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.

Farewell to a Local Legend – Al Young

Posted on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 by Roger

December 14, 2022: We just learned yesterday that longtime local racing legend, Al Young, has passed away. We will miss Al’s infectious personality, his contagious smile, his laugh, his very positive presence at the track, and most importantly his friendship. … Continue reading →

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406 Upgrade for Chris’ Chevelle

Posted on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 by Roger

Over the winter Chris is working on upgrading the 406 in his Chevelle. This will include new Wiseco lateral gas-ported & coated pistons with the upgraded .043/.043/3mm ring pack like we’ve been running in our ’57 in the 372 SBC … Continue reading →

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Flashback Friday!

Posted on Friday, October 28, 2022 by Roger

Pam found this August 1999 photo from Mission Raceway in the archives today. From L to R: Jon Hartog of Doyle’s Automotive, Torri, Chris, Me, Tom Edwards & Paul. Thanks honey for taking and keeping the photo! Our best run … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Local Event! 4th Annual Bracket Kings Showdown!!

Posted on Saturday, August 20, 2022 by Roger

August 27, 2022 at Pacific Raceways!

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A-Street Automotive Double-Header – June 25, 2022

Posted on Sunday, June 26, 2022 by Roger

June 25, 2022: Today Chris had his ’71 Chevelle wagon at this double-header event. FINALLY we got some sunshine and a dry track at Pacific Raceways this season! Prior to going out, Chris lightened the wheelie bar springs and put … Continue reading →

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Chevelle Test & Tune – May 4th 2022

Posted on Thursday, May 5, 2022 by Roger

May 4, 2022: Today Chris took his Chevelle wagon out to Pacific Raceways for a Test & Tune session after working on his car during the winter. The last time the Wagon was on the strip was September 14, 2019. … Continue reading →

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December 2021 Winter Progress Report

Posted on Saturday, December 18, 2021 by Roger

’71 Chevelle Wagon: It has been since September 2019 since Chris’ wagon hit the strip. Last winter we installed new PacAloy valve springs and he is currently working on replacing his roller lifters with a new set of Isky … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving!!

Posted on Thursday, November 25, 2021 by Roger

From Edwards & Young Racing to all of you, have a WONDERFUL Thanksgiving!! Watch this video on YouTube One of the last runs I made in the car. – Roger Young Details on our 372 SBC Thanks … Continue reading →

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Chris teams up with ’57 to win August 22nd B.C. Super Shifters Race!

Posted on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 by Roger

We took our Handan Trailer Repair backed ’57 with Chris behind the wheel to the B.C. Super Shifters race at Pacific Raceways on August 21st and 22nd. On Saturday’s race he won a close 1st round vs the sweet ’62 … Continue reading →

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Edwards & Young Wheelies

Posted on Sunday, August 1, 2021 by Roger

August 1, 2021: I was bored and put this together, my thanks to Pam Young for the video provided! – Roger Watch this video on YouTube Thanks to Our Great Sponsor… From 2015 to the present! Need trailer repairs … Continue reading →

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Tim McAmis Performance Parts: Attitude Equals Success

Posted on Thursday, July 8, 2021 by Roger

Another excellent video by Tim McAmis, he states: “Drag racing is supposed to be fun. Being that drag racing is such a difficult sport to be successful, the element of fun sometimes gets lost. Even on the worst days, having … Continue reading →

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57 TNT at Pacific Raceways on June 2, 2021

Posted on Friday, June 4, 2021 by Roger

We had the Handan Trailer Repair backed ’57 out to Pacific Raceways yesterday for testing. With adjustments for the conditions, Chris had his best run of the evening on a HOT day recording a 10.679 @ 127.21 MPH in our … Continue reading →

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