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.

World’s Oldest Running Car

Posted on Thursday, May 24, 2012 by Roger

The 1884 De Dion Bouton et Trepardoux Dos-a-Dos Steam Runabout, the oldest running car, fetches $4.2M at RM Auction in Hershey, Pennsylvania in Oct 2011. Below is a video of the car cruising in England: httpvh://youtu.be/riO3UUC9qo0 Auction video: httpvh://youtu.be/j9myS-6Kg4s

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General Motors Is Becoming China Motors

Posted on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 by Roger

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Farewell to Gary Putman…

Posted on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 by Roger

We are saddened to learn that fellow local racer, Gary Putman, has passed away. Here’s Gary’s obituary from the Seattle Times: Gary Robert PUTMAN April 21, 1954 ~ May 3, 2012 Gary was born and grew up in Van Wert, … Continue reading →

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Pacific Raceways Drag Schedule Alert!

Posted on Thursday, May 3, 2012 by Roger

Drag Strip Improvements Begin this Weekend – Pacific Raceways – May 3, 2012 Drag Strip Improvements Continue – No Racing This Week – Pacific Raceways – May 9, 2012 Drag Strip Update: Penhall to Oversee Final Finish – Pacific Raceways … Continue reading →

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To Wes In Syracuse – ’66 Pontiac Setup

Posted on Friday, April 13, 2012 by Roger

Wes recently asked: Thanks for your website! I love it!  I own a ’66 Tempest and I am modifying it to get a 12 second mile this summer. Our cars look very much alike!  The engine is being built as … Continue reading →

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April 7th 2012 – Post-race Report

Posted on Sunday, April 8, 2012 by Roger

This was an absolutely beautiful day here in the Northwest with Mt. Rainier fully visible in all her magnificent glory.  The air conditions were excellent and the track was equally good for the first round of eliminations. Paul drove his … Continue reading →

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Pro Stock legend Bill ‘Grumpy’ Jenkins dies – March 29th 2012

Posted on Thursday, March 29, 2012 by Roger

Pro Stock legend Bill ‘Grumpy’ Jenkins dies – NHRA – March 29, 2012 Watch this video on YouTube   NHRA Bill Jenkins Memorial Video: Watch this video on YouTube Farewell to the grumpy one by Phil Burgess – NHRA – … Continue reading →

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Test & Tune, March 25th 2012, Pacific Raceways

Posted on Monday, March 26, 2012 by Roger

First day of Test & Tune at Pacific Raceways, Kent WA. March 25th 2012. First runs with new Scribner 9-inch Ford housing in our ’71 Chevelle. Video by Pam Young: Watch this video on YouTube Goal: To adjust the rear … Continue reading →

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Kudos to Pacific Raceways!

Posted on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 by Roger

On Monday, March 12th, Pacific Raceways posted the following on their Facebook page: “Let’s get ready for drag racing! The track was scraped last week and washed down with Tide on Sunday. The first drag test & tune for the … Continue reading →

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Remembering Buddy Ingersoll…

Posted on Sunday, March 11, 2012 by Roger

Buddy Ingersoll Passes – CompetitionPlus – March 11, 2012 Video – Ingersoll’s innovative twin-turbo Buick Regal in IHRA 1986:  Buddy Ingersoll – The Day Modern Technology Scared Pro Stock – CompetitionPlus Turbo pioneer, world champ Ingersoll dies – NHRA – March … Continue reading →

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How Will Rising Gas Prices Impact Your Racing?

Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2012 by Roger

February 23, 2012: You’d have to be living in a cave not to be aware of the skyrocketing gas prices these days. Every time there is unrest in the Mideast – the latest being with Iran – the oil speculators … Continue reading →

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Helping Homeless Vets

Posted on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 by Roger

McMillen Team Rolls Up Sleeves, Looks For Veterans To Help – CompetitionPlus– 21 Feb 12 Related article: Power Of Caring: McMillen’s 2nd Dragster To Help Veterans – CompetitionPlus – 21 Feb 12

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