April 16, 2016:
Just a quick update and we’ll have many more details early next week. Paul won the 1st Swift Tools E.T. Races in Sportsman of 2016 at Pacific Raceways, running a 12.01 in the final with a .004 reaction time! Congratulations to Paul and the entire Edwards & Young Racing team, we’re off to a great start!
Paul Young taking the stripe vs Nick Douglas on April 16, 2016
Jim Doyle photo
Paul, Sportsman Winner April 16, 2016
(L to R) Ed Garfield, Paul Young, Isaak, Chris Young, Peyten & Melodie Young
Jim Doyle photo
Chris went out in the 2nd round of Pro Bracket breaking out by .001-seconds in a very close race! We’re pleased, the Chevelle is running very consistent this year!
Break-out loss to Rob Lindley. Rob ran a 9.082 on a 9.08, Chris ran a 10.559 on a 10.56 Tight racing at the stripe!
Jim Doyle photo, Saturday, April 16, 2016
Anthony Hutchison photo of Chris in the 1st round on April 16, 2016
On to the 2nd race tomorrow, April 17th at Pacific Raceways! – Roger
April 17, 2016:
Prior to his first hit this morning, Chris tightened the extension on his front Strange double-adjustable shocks to slow the pitch rate of the car. The car responded with a 10.52 @ 125.7 MPH, the quickest run this year for the Chevelle. We’re sneaking up on the proper chassis adjustment.
And Paul ran a excellent 12.02 @ 112 MPH on his first hit this morning.
2:05 PM:
Both Chris and Paul won their 2nd rounds. The atmospherics are deteriorating rapidly and they are dealing with headwinds making it challenging for dial-ins. Seems ever year the air density gets worse.
Good job guys, keep it going!
2:55 PM:
Just got an update from Chris, Paul lost in the 3rd round in Sportsman, and Chris lost in the 4th round to Dustin Ward in Pro Bracket. After this weekend Paul was in a solid 2nd in the Sportsman points chase!
Chris launching on April 17, 2016
Jim Doyle photo
Overall a very good showing for Edwards & Young Racing early in the 2016 season! – Roger
After-action report:
April 19, 2016: Today Chris and I installed wheelie bar springs with a higher spring rate hoping to control the height on his launch better. With the softer springs the bars are topping out and pushing the nose down too hard. – Roger
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Congratulations Guys!!!
Great way to kickoff 2016!!!
Your hard work in the off season is paying back already…
Keep it Rollin !!!
Thanks Todd !
It has been a great start to the season for all of us indeed. I can’t wait to see how the rest of the season progresses. Go Team Edwards & Young Racing!
Great job son, proud of you and our entire team! Keep having fun this season!
Yesterday Chris and I checked the valve lash on the Chevelle. Now 13 hits without need of adjustment. Getting more oil to the top of the motor is working well !