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.

Yet Another Example of Liberals and Racing

Posted on Monday, February 20, 2012 by Roger

We all know the ongoing struggles here in the Northwest in getting an expansion plan for Pacific Raceways approved. The hurdles keep getting higher. But it’s not just drag racing they have learned to despise, it’s racing in general. Here’s … Continue reading →

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A Teachable Moment

Posted on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 by Roger

In the off season it is a good time to reflect back on a specific event that took place this last summer. At the last race at Pacific Raceways on July 30, 2011, Paul made a pass at 12.54 @ 106.12 … Continue reading →

Posted in Discussions, Technical Discussions | 2 Comments

Video: 2012 NHRA Winternationals Mike Austin Crash

Posted on Sunday, February 12, 2012 by Roger

Medford, Oregon’s Mike Austin goes for a wild ride during Top Alcohol Dragster Round 1 at the 2012 Winternationals. Mike amazingly walked away from this incident.

Posted in NHRA National News, Videos | 3 Comments

In Remembrance

Posted on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 by Roger

Found this excellent video on YouTube:

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Mission Raceway 2012 Promo

Posted on Thursday, February 2, 2012 by Roger

Paul found this on YouTube. Enjoy!

Posted in News From Div 6 and/or Local Tracks, Videos | 2 Comments

What’s New for 2012!

Posted on Friday, January 6, 2012 by Roger

’71 Chevelle Since we bent our old Chev 12-bolt housing in late August 2011 at Pacific Raceways, we’ll be upgrading to a Ford 9-inch with our spare Strange center section out of the ’57 with new 4.71 large-pinion gears, installing new … Continue reading →

Posted in Edwards & Young Updates | 8 Comments

Our Suggestions for Improvements to Pacific Raceways

Posted on Sunday, December 18, 2011 by Roger

Paul submitted the following suggestions on December 18, 2011 to Jason Fiorito, President of Pacific Raceways. We hope our fellow local racers will join in and submit constructive suggestions for the racing facility. Hi Jason, A few months ago I … Continue reading →

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Jim Green’s Performance Center

Posted on Saturday, December 3, 2011 by Roger

Jim Green’s Performance Center a destination for car lovers by Polly Keary It’s not every car repair store that has a whole small town inside it. But at Jim Green’s Performance Center in Monroe, it’s the first thing you … Continue reading →

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The Future of NHRA is…?

Posted on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 by Roger

Some articles of interest: UP FRONT: FACING UP TO A VERY TOUGH FUTURE – CompetitionPlus – December 30, 2011 Drag dollars & sense: The business Top Ten by Michael Knight – December 1, 2011 An aloof marketing department just doesn’t … Continue reading →