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.

Spokane Raceway

Posted on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 by Roger

Spokane raceway operator vows to pay bills – Spokesman-Review – Posted July 22, 2009 Update: Commissioners want racetrack operator out – Spokesman-Review – September 2, 2009 “Facing a possible $1 million lawsuit from local builders, Spokane County told the operator … Continue reading →

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Pacific Raceway’s Upgrades Update

Posted on Monday, July 20, 2009 by Roger

Seattle Refurbishment Years Away – Torco Racing Fuel’s Competition Plus.com – July 20, 2009 Pacific Raceways president and opponents clash over expansion of track – Covington Reporter – Dec 26, 2010

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NHRA Increases Membership Fees

Posted on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 by Roger

Update 1 July 2009: Well sports fans, the other shoe has dropped !  Last year to renew my competition number it was $25.  This year it is $50 for one year.  Couple that with the membership fee of $69 – required … Continue reading →

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NHRA Nitro ‘Spec’ Engine?

Posted on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 by Roger

Mandating another nitro ‘spec’ engine is a mistake! by Jeff Burk – Posted May 5, 2009 Personal comment: I have mixed emotions about this new ‘spec’ engine being the answer. Burk is absolutely correct that the nitro cars must be … Continue reading →

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The Rumor Mill

Posted on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 by Roger

13 Feb 2009: We recently heard a rumor that one of our local tracks was not going to provide payouts at bracket races. However, after contacting the track they have indicated this is false. I suggest before racers & fans … Continue reading →

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Government backed auto warranties?

Posted on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 by Roger

How the government will back auto warranties – MSNBC – 31 Mar 09 “…Many consumers — reasonably enough — say they wouldn’t buy a car from a bankrupt automaker. So the government has taken steps to ensure that the buyers … Continue reading →

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What Is Your Favorite NHRA Pro Category?

Posted on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 by Roger

My personal NHRA favorite is Pro Stock because it evolved from the Modified Production ranks and several current drivers competed in Modified Eliminator years back. NHRA claims that Pro Stock evolved from the Super Stock ranks which is partially true … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Favorite Track?

Posted on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 by Roger

I’ve always liked Mission Raceways, B.C., because of the hospitality and probably due to the fact our ’57 ran its quickest run of 10.54 @ 126.840 mph.  The tech inspection has always been tougher at Mission. Our ’57 also made … Continue reading →

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What Was Your First Ride?

Posted on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 by Roger

What was the first car you owned?  Mine was a ’58 Chev Biscayne, 2-door. It had a 235-Chev 6 with a 3-speed overdrive with 4:11 posi rear end.  I installed forged pistons, a Melling 3/4 race cam, Offenhauser intake with twin single barrel … Continue reading →

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