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About Roger

Driver of our '57 Chev, Vietnam veteran (A Troop, 3/17th Air Cavalry Scout helicopter Line Chief and later Cobra Periodic Inspection team leader), retired ASE rated automotive mechanic. Roger became involved in drag racing during his high school days and after his stint in the Army ran E & F/MP [Modified Production] here in Division 6 before switching to bracket racing when the '57 became obsolete for class racing. He often raced at Puyallup, Kent-Pacific Raceways, Bremerton, Portland & the original Mission, B.C. track.

General Motors Is Becoming China Motors

Posted on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 by Roger
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Farewell to Gary Putman…

Posted on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 by Roger

We are saddened to learn that fellow local racer, Gary Putman, has passed away. Here’s Gary’s obituary from the Seattle Times: Gary Robert PUTMAN April 21, 1954 ~ May 3, 2012 Gary was born and grew up in Van Wert, … Continue reading →

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Pacific Raceways Drag Schedule Alert!

Posted on Thursday, May 3, 2012 by Roger

Drag Strip Improvements Begin this Weekend – Pacific Raceways – May 3, 2012 Drag Strip Improvements Continue – No Racing This Week – Pacific Raceways – May 9, 2012

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To Wes In Syracuse – ’66 Pontiac Setup

Posted on Friday, April 13, 2012 by Roger

Wes recently asked: Thanks for your website! I love it!  I own a ’66 Tempest and I am modifying it to get a 12 second mile this summer. Our cars look very much alike!  The engine is being built as … Continue reading →

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April 7th 2012 – Post-race Report

Posted on Sunday, April 8, 2012 by Roger

This was an absolutely beautiful day here in the Northwest with Mt. Rainier fully visible in all her magnificent glory.  The air conditions were excellent and the track was equally good for the first round of eliminations. Paul drove his … Continue reading →

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Pro Stock legend Bill ‘Grumpy’ Jenkins dies – March 29th 2012

Posted on Thursday, March 29, 2012 by Roger

Pro Stock legend Bill ‘Grumpy’ Jenkins dies – NHRA – March 29, 2012   NHRA Bill Jenkins Memorial Video: Farewell to the grumpy one by Phil Burgess – NHRA – March 30, 2012 “…I’m going to go out on a … Continue reading →

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Test & Tune, March 25th 2012, Pacific Raceways

Posted on Monday, March 26, 2012 by Roger

First day of Test & Tune at Pacific Raceways, Kent WA. March 25th 2012. First runs with new Scribner 9-inch Ford housing in our ’71 Chevelle. Video by Pam Young: Goal: To adjust the rear suspension to launch straight. Edwards … Continue reading →

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Kudos to Pacific Raceways!

Posted on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 by Roger

On Monday, March 12th, Pacific Raceways posted the following on their Facebook page: “Let’s get ready for drag racing! The track was scraped last week and washed down with Tide on Sunday. The first drag test & tune for the … Continue reading →

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Remembering Buddy Ingersoll…

Posted on Sunday, March 11, 2012 by Roger

Buddy Ingersoll Passes – CompetitionPlus – March 11, 2012 Video – Ingersoll’s innovative twin-turbo Buick Regal in IHRA 1986:  Buddy Ingersoll – The Day Modern Technology Scared Pro Stock – CompetitionPlus Turbo pioneer, world champ Ingersoll dies – NHRA – March … Continue reading →

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Flirtin’ With Smoke hooks up with Edwards & Young For 2012 Season

Posted on Friday, March 9, 2012 by Roger

Edwards & Young press release, March 9th 2012 We are proud to announce that Mikel Bader and Flirtin’ With Smoke as a 2012 sponsor of our racing program! It is an honor to have Mikel with us this season and he is … Continue reading →

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How Will Rising Gas Prices Impact Your Racing?

Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2012 by Roger

February 23, 2012: You’d have to be living in a cave not to be aware of the skyrocketing gas prices these days. Every time there is unrest in the Mideast – the latest being with Iran – the oil speculators … Continue reading →

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Helping Homeless Vets

Posted on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 by Roger

McMillen Team Rolls Up Sleeves, Looks For Veterans To Help – CompetitionPlus- 21 Feb 12 Related article: Power Of Caring: McMillen’s 2nd Dragster To Help Veterans – CompetitionPlus – 21 Feb 12

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Yet Another Example of Liberals and Racing

Posted on Monday, February 20, 2012 by Roger

We all know the ongoing struggles here in the Northwest in getting an expansion plan for Pacific Raceways approved. The hurdles keep getting higher. But it’s not just drag racing they have learned to despise, it’s racing in general. Here’s … Continue reading →

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A Teachable Moment

Posted on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 by Roger

In the off season it is a good time to reflect back on a specific event that took place this last summer. At the last race at Pacific Raceways on July 30, 2011, Paul made a pass at 12.54 @ 106.12 … Continue reading →

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Video: 2012 NHRA Winternationals Mike Austin Crash

Posted on Sunday, February 12, 2012 by Roger

Medford, Oregon’s Mike Austin goes for a wild ride during Top Alcohol Dragster Round 1 at the 2012 Winternationals. Mike amazingly walked away from this incident.  

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In Remembrance

Posted on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 by Roger

Found this excellent video on YouTube:

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Mission Raceway 2012 Promo

Posted on Thursday, February 2, 2012 by Roger

Paul found this on YouTube. Enjoy!

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What’s New for 2012!

Posted on Friday, January 6, 2012 by Roger

’71 Chevelle Since we bent our old Chev 12-bolt housing in late August 2011 at Pacific Raceways, we’ll be upgrading to a Ford 9-inch with our spare Strange center section out of the ’57 with new 4.71 large-pinion gears, installing new … Continue reading →

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Bulletins/Car Club Events

Posted on Friday, January 6, 2012 by Roger

If your car club or track has coming events you want posted on our blog free of charge, please contact Roger at bear317@aol.com at least one week in advance! Be sure to include the name of the event, the location and … Continue reading →

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Our Suggestions for Improvements to Pacific Raceways

Posted on Sunday, December 18, 2011 by Roger

Paul submitted the following suggestions on December 18, 2011 to Jason Fiorito, President of Pacific Raceways. We hope our fellow local racers will join in and submit constructive suggestions for the racing facility. Hi Jason,     A few months ago I … Continue reading →

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