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.

Chevelle at Pacific Raceways May 17th 2014

Posted on Monday, May 19, 2014 by Roger

Unfortunately this was our only hit this Saturday, as in the 2nd session of time runs our old BG fuel pump started leaking bad on the starting line: Later that afternoon, Guy Johnston was not hurt but his beautiful ’55 … Continue reading →

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Our ’57 at Pacific Raceways on April 26th 2014

Posted on Monday, April 28, 2014 by Roger

Our first outing with the ’57 for 2014 with new Hoosier slicks and our new Long 5-speed shifter. The hook was so good we need to tame the car down for this old man! We started to hit our pace … Continue reading →

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2014 Wild West Nostalgia Race at Pacific Raceways

Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 by Roger

  Originally posted on March 17, 2014, updated July 17, 2014: Flier and 2014 Class Rules & brackets in from Ed Garfield at Pacific Raceways. Don’t miss this very exciting race on July 12th and 13th! We hope to see lots of participants … Continue reading →

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Chevelle Test & Tune, Pacific Raceways, April 12th 2014

Posted on Sunday, April 13, 2014 by Roger

This day we had Chris’ Chevelle out for testing, our first hits of 2014. We worked with slick pressue with his new M/T slicks, carb spacers, ignition timing and are ready to go for 2014! We’ll lower the wheelie bars … Continue reading →

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No Time For The Past – Editorial

Posted on Monday, March 31, 2014 by Roger

March 31, 2014: A few days back I was rummaging through boxes of old VHS tapes and came across the 1993 Winternationals coverage I had recorded so many years ago. I transferred the final rounds of the Pro coverage, which … Continue reading →

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Flashback Friday: 1993 Winternationals

Posted on Friday, March 28, 2014 by Roger

Video I put together today from our VHS library of the Pro Round Finals of the 1993 NHRA Winternationals, including horrific crash by Kenny Bernstein in the final round. The cars were slower back then, but the crowds were incredible! Our thanks … Continue reading →

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Flashback Wednesday – From our 1996 Archives

Posted on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 by Roger

At SIR (Pacific Raceways today) in 1996, our ’57 with the old ST-10Y 4-speed and old hood scoop. With the 4-speed used until the end of the 1996 season, the 1-2 shift came after the 60′ clock:

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Our 350 SBC Project

Posted on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 by Roger

Updated July 22nd 2018: This engine combination below set a personal best on April 22, 2018 when it ran a 10.440 @ 128.44 MPH at Pacific Raceways. However, in July of that same year we cracked the combustion chambers in … Continue reading →

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Chevelle Test Fire 3-1-2014

Posted on Saturday, March 1, 2014 by Roger

We got both the Chevelle & ’57 fired today, looking forward to the 2014 season!

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Start Me Up II for 2014

Posted on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 by Roger

A revamped video for 2014. The racing season is about to begin here in the Northwest, so this should get you amped up! In Remembrance of Frank Nelson, Sr.:

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Need new slicks for the next round, tires rotated?

Posted on Saturday, February 22, 2014 by Roger

Watch this F1 team on YouTube:

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The Super Bowl XLVIII Experience

Posted on Thursday, February 6, 2014 by Roger

From the Super Bowl ads, the game highlights to the awesome victory celebration here in Seattle, cherish the flavor of the 12s and bringing home a Super Bowl Championship! There’s a storm brewin’: Seattle Seahawks, Super Bowl Champions! Post by … Continue reading →

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