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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.

Roger Young’s ’57 Chev – Pro Bracket

Posted on Thursday, August 2, 2012 by Roger

Taking a look at the long history of our ’57 from the early 70’s when we were running F/Modified Production to 2012. None of this would have been possible without the many years of support and hard work from my entire … Continue reading →

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Chris Young’s Super-Pro Chevelle

Posted on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 by Roger

New video produced in August 2012:

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The Death of NHRA Sportsman Racing?

Posted on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 by Roger

Back in 1981, a group of cars at the U.S. Nationals at Indy held a peaceful demonstration because it was the last NHRA event their beloved stick-shift category, Modified Eliminator, would exist as an individual NHRA category. There were nearly 100 MP … Continue reading →

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Remember: We’re Only Human!

Posted on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 by Roger

All of us have had days, and will have those days, when our driving flat stinks at the track. It happens to the best at times. Here’s some music to make you smile! Human (2003 – Remaster) by the Human … Continue reading →

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July 27th & 28th 2012: Post-race Report

Posted on Saturday, July 28, 2012 by Roger

On Friday the 27th, we took the Chevelle to the Goodguys race at Pacific Raceways. Big crowds and exciting racing for all involved with many great vintage cars putting on a great show. Without a doubt, the old cars bring … Continue reading →

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July 21st 2012: Post-race Report

Posted on Saturday, July 21, 2012 by Roger

Chris was running in Super Pro today, Torri running her ’66 Tempest in Sportsman and Paul his Dodge Dakota truck also in Sportsman hoping to gather some more valuable points! Paul was in 2nd place in Sportsman going into this race behind … Continue reading →

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July 14th 2012: Post-race Report

Posted on Sunday, July 15, 2012 by Roger

This was my first time out in 2 years and had a great time driving our ’57 in Pro bracket. The weather was hot and muggy which makes traction a challenge, but we got by Jeff Denton’s ’55 in the … Continue reading →

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GM Heritage Center

Posted on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 by Roger

Not open to the public, but here is a rare video look at some of the cars they have collected over the years. On the web: GM Heritage Center

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July 7th 2012: Post-race Report

Posted on Sunday, July 8, 2012 by Roger

On July 7th, there were two races held on the same day at Pacific Raceways. One in the morning and the second in the evening. Chris was running his Chevelle in Super Pro and Paul was driving Torri’s Pontiac in Sportsman. We … Continue reading →

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“240 Gordie” Bonin

Posted on Friday, June 22, 2012 by Roger

We had the opportunity to see Gordie Bonin run his Pacemaker Funny Car at SIR through the years when TF & FC ran at the local divisional races and at the Fall Nationals when they were hosted here. Jerry Verhuel … Continue reading →

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’57 in 1997

Posted on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 by Roger

I ran across this old photo today taken by Jeff Dykes at the top end of the track @ SIR (Pacific Raceways) in 1997. The car had our old hood scoop on it then that worked as well as our Aero-type … Continue reading →

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June 10th 2012 – Post-race Report

Posted on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 by Roger

April 15th was the last outing for us at Pacific Raceways before the track was closed to resurface the lanes to the 330-mark for the upcoming NHRA Northwest Nationals in August. ’71 Chevelle Wagon, Super Pro: Chris ran 10.383 @ 717 … Continue reading →

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