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.

1949 Mercury Dwarf Car Video

Posted on Thursday, February 21, 2013 by Roger

Nice video brought to our attention by Terry Kelly:

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How to paint your NASCAR

Posted on Thursday, February 14, 2013 by Roger

Total Elapsed time: 1 hour and 40 min. See how Kyle Busch’s 2013 NASCAR Toyota Camry got its colors! The M&M’S characters Red, Green, & Brown find their home on this fast Joe Gibbs Racing race car.

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How lazy are we becoming?

Posted on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 by Roger

For those who want to become total couch potatoes, here’s the car for you! I have one question; how does the car pay the parking fee? Or is that another app? The car parks itself about as well as some … Continue reading →

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Fascinating 1936 Footage of Car Assembly Line

Posted on Monday, February 11, 2013 by Roger

Filmed in 1936 at the Chevrolet Plant in Flint, Michigan:

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Ilulissat Glacier Calving

Posted on Thursday, January 31, 2013 by Roger

Not about racing, but Pam and I have been to Alaska and witnessed small glacial calving events which only lasted a few seconds, but this is an incredible and somewhat frightening event I had to share with you! Here’s the … Continue reading →

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NHRA National Dragster

Posted on Friday, January 25, 2013 by Roger

Opinion: After receiving my copy yesterday of NHRA’s National Dragster, I see what Paul was talking about. We will only receive the publication on a bi-weekly basis. Of course membership fees will remain the same! They say they will have … Continue reading →

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Fuel of the future?

Posted on Friday, January 18, 2013 by Roger

Brought to my attention by my good friend, Dave Tela. An interesting discussion and it is reported our military is testing this fuel for possible future widespread use: Is algae the answer to greener transport? Water and E10: Trouble by … Continue reading →

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NHRA Greatest Moments – Snake’s Funny Car first in the 5’s

Posted on Friday, January 11, 2013 by Roger

Video courtesy of NHRA and they state: The year was 1975, and Don “The Snake” Prudhomme saw fit to wheel his Funny Car right into then-uncharted territory: the 5-second zone Earlier post on Prudhomme: Remembering Don “The Snake” Prudhomme – September … Continue reading →

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Windows vs. Ford

Posted on Thursday, January 3, 2013 by Roger

For all of us who feel only the deepest love and affection for the way computers have enhanced our lives, read on. At a recent computer expo (COMDEX) Bill Gates reportedly compared the computer industry with the auto industry and … Continue reading →

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Pro Stock Mountain Motor Series

Posted on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 by Roger

Mountain Motor Pro Stock Racing’s Early Years – CompetitionPlus – December 30, 2012 1st installment – 2nd installment – Conclusion

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Turkey Shoot Nationals at Pacific Raceways

Posted on Monday, November 26, 2012 by Roger

It was fun times at the 1st Annual Turkey Shoot Nat’s at Pacific Raceways, even with the torrential downpour and cold weather. We had about 50 + or so of our fellow racers & friends show up at this event … Continue reading →

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