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.

Sportsman Honored at Pacific Raceway’s 2011 Banquet

Posted on Sunday, October 9, 2011 by Roger

‎2011 Pacific Raceways Award Winners: Jr. Driver of the Year: Lane Austin Cavar Driver of the Year: Tim Schmitt Rookie of the Year: Darral Petitt Employee of the Year: Kandis Petersen

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Project 9″ Ford for our Chevelle

Posted on Saturday, September 10, 2011 by Roger

10 Sept 2011:  Today Chris removed the bent and cracked 12-bolt from his Chevelle. Below are a couple of pictures. The old 12-bolt with Summers spool, axles, c-clip eliminator kit and caps gave us many years of excellent service. It … Continue reading →

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Remembering Don “The Snake” Prudhomme

Posted on Saturday, September 10, 2011 by Roger

Go Army! DRAG RACING’S ODD COUPLE: SNAKE, MONGOOSE REVEL IN PAST – CompetitionPlus.com – November 4, 2011  

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Shirley Muldowney and the Last Pass

Posted on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 by Roger

I’m on a bit of a nostalgia kick at the moment, and found this memorable video on YouTube of Shirley Muldowney and her last race in 2003. – Roger Here is another video coutesy of NHRA of Shirley’s first national event … Continue reading →

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Northwest Division Six Team Finals

Posted on Thursday, September 1, 2011 by Roger

1 Sept 2011: Paul being the Pacific Raceways Sportsman Track Champion for 2011 is currently on his way to Firebird Raceways in Boise, Idaho for the team finals being held from September 1st – 4th. Chris is going as Paul’s … Continue reading →

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Funny Car Summer

Posted on Saturday, August 20, 2011 by Roger

I know my sons are far too young to recall this movie which I found clips of on YouTube, but being the old duffer I am, I often think of the early days of drag racing. Below are the clips from Funny … Continue reading →

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Preparing for the NW Summer Bracket Nationals

Posted on Friday, August 19, 2011 by Roger

On the weekend of August 26th, 27th, and 28th, Chris will be racing his Chevelle at the NW Summer Bracket Nationals at Pacific Raceways in Super Pro, usually loaded with many high-end dragsters.   This is the big-buck bracket race here in … Continue reading →

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Gary Beck – Seattle Legend

Posted on Thursday, August 18, 2011 by Roger

GARY BECK Q & A: SEATTLE RACING ICON SHARES HIS MEMORIES – CompetitionPlus.com – August 11, 2011 “Gary Beck, honored as the NHRA Legend in his native Seattle this past week at the O’Reilly Northwest Nationals, spoke with Competition Plus … Continue reading →

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Revamped Blog

Posted on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 by Roger

August 17, 2011: Today I spent considerable time installing a new blog theme that allows a significant upgrade in appearance and features. I have much to learn and look for more changes in the future! I hope you enjoy the … Continue reading →

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Hot Rod Car Show Documentary

Posted on Monday, August 15, 2011 by Roger

Talk about a piece of nostalgia, here’s a documentary one of my friends found on YouTube about the very early days of NHRA drag racing in 1959:

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’71 Chevelle Chassis Video – August 13, 2011

Posted on Monday, August 15, 2011 by Roger

Chris set up his onboard camera to record both the front suspension and rear suspension on separate runs this day:

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Getting Ready for the Division 6 Summit E.T. Finals

Posted on Monday, August 8, 2011 by Roger

With Paul winning the Sportsman Track Championship at Pacific Raceways for 2011, the Edwards & Young team has been kickin’ around if Paul would go to the Summit E.T. Finals from September 1 – 4 at Firebird Raceways in Boise, … Continue reading →

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