Category Archives: Discussions

Sportsman Disconnect?

Here’s some very interesting reading courtesy of CompetitionPlus.com To say there is a disconnect, in my opinion, is a gross understatement. Light discusses how the NHRA pours a lot of money into the Sportsman ranks, but we never hear how much money … Continue reading

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Ron West & Paul Young Team Up For 2013

For 2013, Paul has teamed up with Ron West to run Ron’s ’68 Mustang targeted for Sportsman bracket.   The Mustang features a stout 351W engine running 2×4 Edelbrock carburetors: The car is using a 8″ Ford rear with reportedly … Continue reading

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Proposal to Pacific Raceways for future stick-shift bracket

March 5, 2013 John Ramsey, Ed Garfield:   With the implementation of the automated shifters in Pro Bracket this year and your 2013 schedule set, I offer as a consideration for your 2014 season a gear jamming type event or two … Continue reading

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Automated shifters allowed in Pro Bracket in Div. 6

According to the Division 6 2013 E.T. rules posted here, automated shifters are now allowed in Pro Bracket. Why? 1) To allow more dragsters in Pro Bracket?  As if their dominance in Super Pro wasn’t enough? 2) To make it … Continue reading

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1949 Mercury Dwarf Car Video

Nice video brought to our attention by Terry Kelly:

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How lazy are we becoming?

For those who want to become total couch potatoes, here’s the car for you! I have one question; how does the car pay the parking fee? Or is that another app? The car parks itself about as well as some … Continue reading

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Ilulissat Glacier Calving

Not about racing, but Pam and I have been to Alaska and witnessed small glacial calving events which only lasted a few seconds, but this is an incredible and somewhat frightening event I had to share with you! Here’s the … Continue reading

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NHRA National Dragster

Opinion: After receiving my copy yesterday of NHRA’s National Dragster, I see what Paul was talking about. We will only receive the publication on a bi-weekly basis. Of course membership fees will remain the same! They say they will have … Continue reading

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Fuel of the future?

Brought to my attention by my good friend, Dave Tela. An interesting discussion and it is reported our military is testing this fuel for possible future widespread use: Is algae the answer to greener transport? Water and E10: Trouble by … Continue reading

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Mod Squad by John Dianna – 1971

Years back I transcribed an article by John Dianna from the December 1971 issue of Hot Rod Magazine on popular Modified Production engines of that time period. Remember, this was before aftermarket blocks, cranks, 4-bolt main caps. Here’s that article. … Continue reading

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The Death of NHRA Sportsman Racing?

Back in 1981, a group of cars at the U.S. Nationals at Indy held a peaceful demonstration because it was the last NHRA event their beloved stick-shift category, Modified Eliminator, would exist as an individual NHRA category. There were nearly 100 MP … Continue reading

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’57 in 1997

I ran across this old photo today taken by Jeff Dykes at the top end of the track @ SIR (Pacific Raceways) in 1997. The car had our old hood scoop on it then that worked as well as our Aero-type … Continue reading

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World’s Oldest Running Car

The 1884 De Dion Bouton et Trepardoux Dos-a-Dos Steam Runabout, the oldest running car, fetches $4.2M at RM Auction in Hershey, Pennsylvania in Oct 2011. Below is a video of the car cruising in England: Auction video:

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

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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How Will Rising Gas Prices Impact Your Racing?

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

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

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

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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Our Suggestions for Improvements to Pacific Raceways

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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Jim Green’s Performance Center

Jim Green’s Performance Center a destination for car lovers by Polly Keary   It’s not every car repair store that has a whole small town inside it. But at Jim Green’s Performance Center in Monroe, it’s the first thing you … Continue reading

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