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.

Shirley Muldowney Talks With CompetitionPlus.tv

Posted on Thursday, April 21, 2011 by Roger
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’57 to Miss 2011 Season

Posted on Thursday, March 24, 2011 by Roger

March 24, 2011: Today I made the decision that the ’57 will not race this season. I will continue to help prepare Chris’ Chevelle for racing and maintain the database and our racing site, but that will be the extent … Continue reading →

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Army Motorsports Sponsorships in Budget Spotlight

Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2011 by Roger

Bang for Buck Not an Issue to Congresswoman Seeking to Defund Army Sponsorship in NASCAR – FoxNews – February 17, 2011 “…Taxpayer-funded NASCAR race cars are an absurdity at a time when the Republican-Tea Party is cutting federal support for homeless … Continue reading →

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What’s new on the blog

Posted on Thursday, January 27, 2011 by Roger

27 Jan 2011: We’ve been a bit busy of late.  We have new articles we hope our viewers will enjoy and get more involved in the discussions. Here are a few updates: 1) NHRA has big plans to celebrate its 60th … Continue reading →

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NHRA to Celebrate 60th Anniversary

Posted on Thursday, January 27, 2011 by Roger

NHRA UNVEILS PORTION OF 60TH ANNIVERSARY PLANS – CompetitionPlus.com – January 27, 2011 NHRA 60th Anniversary Video – NHRA – Posted February 24, 2011

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Mountain Motors

Posted on Thursday, January 27, 2011 by Roger

I can remember when a 454 was a big block, and 500 cubes was a “mountain motor.”  But with today’s head, valve spring & lifter technology there appears to be no end in sight! SONNY LEONARD TOPS 1000 CID WITH NEW … Continue reading →

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NHRA’s Non-profit Status Challenged

Posted on Saturday, January 22, 2011 by Roger

UPDATED January 13, 2012 LETTER TO IRS QUESTIONS NHRA TAX STATUS – CompetitionPlus.com – 22 Jan 2011 Letter to IRS – 12 Jan 2011 Forbes article – 21 Jan 2011 If it walks like a duck and talks like a duck … Continue reading →

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What’s Happening at Pacific Raceways?

Posted on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 by Roger

If the rumors are correct, all the track personnel that were at Pacific Raceways in 2010 are gone! What is it with Pacific that every couple of years a crew which has started to gel and has earned the respect … Continue reading →

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Are Burnouts Abusing Your Engine? by David Reher

Posted on Friday, December 17, 2010 by Roger

Technically Speaking with David Reher – NHRA National Dragster, December 10, 2010 Are Burnouts Abusing Your Engine?   In my recent back-page columns, I’ve focused on the mechanical side of drag racing: cooling systems, lubrication systems, fuel systems, and ignition … Continue reading →

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End Of An Era

Posted on Saturday, November 20, 2010 by Roger

ED MCCULLOCH PLANS TO RETIRE FROM DRAG RACING – Competition Plus.com – November 20, 2010 RON CAPPS: THE INSIDE TRUTH – Competition Plus.com – December 6, 2010 Veteran driver and crew chief McCulloch retires with honors – NHRA – February … Continue reading →

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Jim Rockstad Remembers: Seattle’s 64 Funny Cars

Posted on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 by Roger

Excellent series, courtesy of Competitionplus.com Part 1 – Part 2 – Part 3 – Part4 – Part 5

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What’s New For 2011?

Posted on Thursday, October 28, 2010 by Roger

’57 Chev: The biggest problem for racing the ’57 is me, the driver! I’m still recovering from a disc problem in my lower back which causes severe pain in my right leg. If we get that resolved prior to the … Continue reading →

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