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.

NHRA O’Reilly Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways, 2011

Posted on Saturday, August 6, 2011 by Roger

SACRIFICE PAYING OFF FOR COMP RACER MARK WOLFE – CompetitionPlus.com – August 25, 2011 PACIFIC RACWAYS’ DECADE OF UNKEPT PROMISES WEARING THIN – CompetitionPlus.com – August 15, 2011 Gary Scelzi on Pacific Raceways:

E-mail Registration Turned Off

Posted on Thursday, August 4, 2011 by Roger

4 Aug 2011: Thanks to all the yucks that signed up for e-mail notifications with a bogus e-mail address, I have turned off the e-mail registration feature on this blog and deleted them from our user group. For those I … Continue reading →

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Paul Captures Pacific Raceways Sportsman Crown!!

Posted on Sunday, July 31, 2011 by Roger

30 July 2011 – Pacific Raceways – ’66 Tempest – Paul Young Wins Pacific Raceways 2011 Sportsman Championship! In what can only be described as a very bizarre evening at PR, Paul won the Sportsman Track Championship at Pacific Raceways! … Continue reading →

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Jeff & Tom Warnke’s ’69 Nova by Edwards & Young Racing

Posted on Saturday, July 2, 2011 by Roger

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‘Start Me Up’ by Edwards & Young Racing

Posted on Thursday, June 9, 2011 by Roger

This should get your toes tapping! Features slide show & video. “Start Me Up” instrumental by Wild Horses of the popular Rolling Stones song. And thanks to “Horsepower Heaven” for a section of video clip!

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Bob Glidden’s Flip at Atlanta, 1986

Posted on Thursday, June 9, 2011 by Roger

Also found on YouTube, one of the very worst accidents in Pro Stock we ever saw:

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Pro Stock Drag Racing in the ’70s and ’80s

Posted on Thursday, June 9, 2011 by Roger

Found this excellent slide show on YouTube you will enjoy. More blasts from the past:

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Pro Stock Racing at the 1992 NHRA Gatornationals

Posted on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 by Roger

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Take a Ride with Chris!

Posted on Monday, May 16, 2011 by Roger

Taken at Pacific Raceways in Kent, WA. in our Super Pro ’71 Chevelle wagon on Chris’ 2nd qualifying hit. 10.51 @ 125.24 MPH. Rain cancelled the race this day. Here’s a clip for those of you that enjoy … Continue reading →

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2010 Edwards & Young Highlight Video

Posted on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 by Roger

Three passes taken at Pacific Raceways in 2010 featuring our ’57, our ’71 Chevelle, and Top Sportsman cars of Barry Hobson (far lane, Pontiac GrandAm) & Joe Loch (near lane, Cavalier).

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NHRA Legends Video

Posted on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 by Roger

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Paul Wins Season Opener at Pacific Raceways!

Posted on Sunday, April 24, 2011 by Roger

On April 23, 2011, Paul won Sportsman. For more details, please see: http://northwestvets.com/racing.htm#2011 Paul in winners circle at Pacific Raceways Paul’s trophy >httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyCklDKTiNU

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