End Of An Era

ED MCCULLOCH PLANS TO RETIRE FROM DRAG RACINGCompetition Plus.com – November 20, 2010

RON CAPPS: THE INSIDE TRUTHCompetition Plus.com – December 6, 2010

Veteran driver and crew chief McCulloch retires with honorsNHRA – February 7, 2011

“…For five and a half years, Don treated me good, and I have nothing bad to say about him. I’ve never worked for a better guy as far as letting you go and do what you need to do, but Don plays hard ball. I thoroughly understand the pressure and expectation in the world of drag racing today. The sponsors pay the money, they’re sold a program that they’re going to win the championship, and anything short of that, it’s, ‘What’s going on?’ The expectations are high. Back when I started, money was never the motivating issue; we did it because we loved it. Now it’s all about money, whether it’s the owner or the driver. Now, the vast majority of drivers have to bring money to get the ride. It’s just a direction that I don’t agree with. I understand it, but don’t like it…”

COIL FIGURED NOW WAS THE TIME TO LEAVECompetition Plus.com – November 18, 2010

Edwards & Young comment:  Two great legends in the sport are retiring and we wish them the very best!

About Roger

Driver of our '57 Chev from 1972-2019, 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.
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