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.

Paul Captures 2nd Sportsman Track Champion Crown

Posted on Monday, September 9, 2013 by Roger

  Hello Race Fans, Wow, it was an exciting weekend of racing to say the least as I was able to secure the 2013 Pacific Raceways Sportsman Championship and go to the final round in the final points race in … Continue reading →

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‘Snake & Mongoose’ fuels nostalgia for ’70s drag racing

Posted on Friday, September 6, 2013 by Roger

  ‘Snake & Mongoose’ fuels nostalgia for ’70s drag racing Seattle Times – September 5, 2013 Movie trailer: Remembering Don “The Snake” Prudhomme – Edwards & Young – September 2011

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Dan’s car at Pittsburgh Raceway Park for ProMod Race

Posted on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 by Roger

Dans car at Pittsburgh several weeks ago for their big race event.  It was the first time it has gone down the track in over a year.  Changed just about everything but the paint and fuel cell.  Now sporting a … Continue reading →

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Division 6 ET Finals Information

Posted on Sunday, August 25, 2013 by Roger

[Originally published on August 9th] Courtesy of Divison 6: August 30 – September 2, 2013 Spokane County Raceway Spokane, WA PDF: 2013 ET Finals Summit info Team Parking [Click to enlarge]:   ————————– Additional information posted by Pacific Raceways on … Continue reading →

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August 24th 2013 Post-Race Report

Posted on Sunday, August 25, 2013 by Roger

Today we took the ’57 out to Pacific Raceways for its last field trip of 2013, and Paul was driving Torri’s Pontiac in Sportsman attempting to wrap up the 2013 Sportsman Championship. After the drizzle cleared up in the morning … Continue reading →

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Dan Ferguson – Top Sportsman Firebird Pittsburgh Raceway Park 8/17/13

Posted on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 by Roger

My friend Todd Ferguson writes: “Dan’s friend shot this third qualifying round race with his phone.  You can see the main problem was how high the front end was coming up and how far he was carrying it down the … Continue reading →

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Wagon Woes Continue to Plague Us…

Posted on Monday, August 19, 2013 by Roger

August 19th 2013: This past weekend Chris took the Chevelle out to Pacific Raceways for the divisional race along with helping Barry Hobson with his Top Dragster and Top Sportsman cars. Barry did well on Sunday making it to the 3rd round … Continue reading →

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August 10th 2013 Post-Race Report

Posted on Sunday, August 11, 2013 by Roger

We were going to take the ’57 out this evening but threat of thunderstorms and the fact I tweaked my back this morning cancelled that venture. However, Paul went out to garner more points in Sportsman before the rains came … Continue reading →

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Plug for the Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways

Posted on Saturday, August 3, 2013 by Roger

August 3, 2013 A new national record was nearly set in T/F on Saturday in the cooler air (mid 70’s) and overcast skies. Simply ideal conditions for traction and horsepower. It will be hotter Sunday during eliminations. I was a bit surprised … Continue reading →

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Wild West Nostalgia Race Report

Posted on Monday, July 15, 2013 by Roger

  Updated July 18, 2013 We now have this report completed with two videos which include the great pictures Chris and Pam took during this outstanding event! We kick things off with a ten-minute clip Pam took on Saturday, July 13th 2013 of some … Continue reading →

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June 29th 2013 Post-race Report

Posted on Sunday, June 30, 2013 by Roger

This afternoon was HOT here throughout the Northwest with temperatures reaching 91-degrees on the first qualifying hit. Kudos for the track crew at Pacific Raceways for doing a good job in the unusual heat here in the Seattle area, the … Continue reading →

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AA/Gassers Coming to Pacific Raceways!

Posted on Friday, June 14, 2013 by Roger

Join us on July 13th & 14th 2013 for some old-fashioned drag racing and fun at Pacific Raceways at the Wild West Nostalgia Race!!! Tentative Schedule: Saturday: Gates open at 8:00, qualifying starts at 11:00. AA/Supercharged & Pro Nostalgia 1:00, … Continue reading →

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