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.

America Hearts Muscle Cars

Posted on Monday, April 22, 2013 by Roger

The American muscle car has a cult following among gear heads. A true muscle car (by the strictest definition), is a mid-sized, performance-orientated vehicle, powered by a large V8 engine, and comes in at an affordable price. It’s these three … Continue reading →

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Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders “Call Me Maybe” vs U.S. Troops “Call Me Maybe”

Posted on Friday, April 19, 2013 by Roger

Time for some humor in these troubled times. The guys in Afghanistan that mimic the Miami Dolphin Cheerleaders. Reminds me of some of the nonsense we did while in Vietnam to keep our sanity! 🙂 Hate to say it guys, … Continue reading →

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Ron West & Paul Young Team Up For 2013

Posted on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 by Roger

For 2013, Paul has teamed up with Ron West to run Ron’s ’68 Mustang targeted for Sportsman bracket.   The Mustang features a stout 351W engine running 2×4 Edelbrock carburetors: The car is using a 8″ Ford rear with reportedly … Continue reading →

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Made in Canada: ZENN Car

Posted on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 by Roger

Now as much as I drive these days, I could use one of these for my drive to the bank or local store and crush my old Buick Skylark!  The video:  

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My Dream Quad!

Posted on Friday, April 5, 2013 by Roger

A true multipurpose, all-terrain vehicle that could also tow the race cars in the pits! – Roger

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1980 Fallnationals at SIR

Posted on Friday, April 5, 2013 by Roger

Courtesy of CompetitionPlus, a look back at NHRA racing here at Seattle International Raceways (Pacific Raceways today) which includes small-block Pro Stocks:

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AOL Mail Problems

Posted on Friday, April 5, 2013 by Roger

If you are subscribed to our racing blog or “Insider” e-mail newsletter and AOL is your e-mail provider – such as myself – you are likely NOT receiving the e-mails from our blog at this time. I do not show … Continue reading →

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Good Article on Valve Springs & Pushrods

Posted on Thursday, April 4, 2013 by Roger

Are your valve springs and pushrods ready for next season? – DragRacingOnline – January 2013 Smith Bros Pushrods – “The right pushrod for your application”

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Chevy, Dodge and Ford Have Been Busy Lifting Weights

Posted on Thursday, March 21, 2013 by Roger

Special thanks to CarDomain.com for this infographic.

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Pepsi MAX & Jeff Gordon Present: “Test Drive”

Posted on Thursday, March 14, 2013 by Roger

“Jeff Gordon and Pepsi MAX go to a car dealership where a disguised Jeff Gordon takes an unsuspecting car salesman on the test drive of his life!” – Video:

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Proposal to Pacific Raceways for future stick-shift bracket

Posted on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 by Roger

March 5, 2013 John Ramsey, Ed Garfield:   With the implementation of the automated shifters in Pro Bracket this year and your 2013 schedule set, I offer as a consideration for your 2014 season a gear jamming type event or two … Continue reading →

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Automated shifters allowed in Pro Bracket in Div. 6

Posted on Sunday, March 3, 2013 by Roger

According to the Division 6 2013 E.T. rules posted here, automated shifters are now allowed in Pro Bracket. Why? 1) To allow more dragsters in Pro Bracket?  As if their dominance in Super Pro wasn’t enough? 2) To make it … Continue reading →

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