Author Archives: Roger

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.

Test & Tune Pacific Raceways March 26, 2016

Posted on Sunday, March 27, 2016 by Roger

  This was our first day out at Pacific Raceways for a Test & Tune on March 26th 2016. With the rebuilt Aldan rear shocks, the Chevelle was hooking hard today! After the first run we lowered the wheelie bars, … Continue reading →

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Edwards & Young – The Team Concept

Posted on Monday, February 29, 2016 by Roger

    I’m a very fortunate father, in having a family that enjoys a common interest, and a family that works well together melding our various strengths to overcome our individual limitations so that we can all have fun enjoying drag racing. … Continue reading →

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Help Ken & Sandi O’Keefe

Posted on Monday, February 22, 2016 by Roger

On Sunday, February 21, 2016, local longtime racer and friend, Ken O’Keefe lost his ’69 Chevelle when his garage with the car inside caught fire. Fortunately Ken, Sandi and their home are ok! Our hearts go out to Ken & … Continue reading →

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Pacific Raceways 2016 Promo by Reaction Time Media!

Posted on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 by Roger

Excellent videos by Robert Fedyk of Reaction Time Media! See you at the strip!   Watch this video on YouTube   Robert’s Mission Promo: Watch this video on YouTube

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Handan Trailer Repair & Sales Teams Up With Edwards & Young Racing Again For 2016!

Posted on Sunday, January 24, 2016 by Roger

I am very proud to announce that again for 2016 we will continue to have a great sponsorship from Handan Trailer Repairs & Sales for the upcoming season. They will again be riding on all four of our Edwards & Young Racing vehicles! We … Continue reading →

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2015 Fall-Winter Progress Reports on Our Cars

Posted on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 by Roger

Updated April 29, 2016 We will be posting progress reports here as we do upgrades and maintenance on our cars during the off season. With four cars in our stable, it will require the cooperation of the entire team to … Continue reading →

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Chris & Torri at GM Nationals

Posted on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 by Roger

  On September 19th, Chris and Torri participated in the GM Nationals at Pacific Raceways. Chris ran his ’71 Chevelle in Hot Rod and Torri was again behind the wheel in her ’66 Pontiac Tempest. In the first round Chris … Continue reading →

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Vacation Video/Slideshow

Posted on Sunday, September 20, 2015 by Roger

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Bremerton Raceway September 13, 2015

Posted on Monday, September 14, 2015 by Roger

Great racing today at Bremerton Raceways as I made it to semis in Sportsman and won the Car Club Challenge. Big thanks to Ron West & the kids, Craig Smith, my wife Melodie Young & my lil boy Isaak for … Continue reading →

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’57 vs Wagon Comparisons for 2015

Posted on Monday, August 31, 2015 by Roger

  These are AVERAGES for both cars of only full-power passes this year to date, August 31, 2015. Weight is with driver: ‘57 Chev                                 … Continue reading →

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Considering Retirement

Posted on Thursday, August 27, 2015 by Roger

I’m doing some heavy contemplation about the upcoming 2016 racing season. Pam and I have spent a lot of money the past two years upgrading the old ’57. Considering the ever shorter racing schedule and the amount of runs I … Continue reading →

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August 21-23rd Lucas Divisional at Pacific Raceways

Posted on Monday, August 24, 2015 by Roger

Chris had his ’71 Chevelle out to this Division 6 Lucas Race at Pacific Raceways and made it to the 2nd round on Sunday. The car ran well this weekend with no problems. In the first round Chris cut a … Continue reading →

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