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.

Track Safety: Questions You Need to Ask by Tim McAmis

Posted on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 by Roger

Excellent video, especially if you are racing on a track you are NOT familiar with!

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Last Pass for our ’57?

Posted on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 by Roger

In July 2018 we injured the motor in our ’57. The future of our old car will be a family decision. Here’s a video recapping the 46-year history of our racing the shoebox: Update: Pam and I have decided to … Continue reading →

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Edwards & Young on July 28, 2018 at Pacific Raceways

Posted on Thursday, August 2, 2018 by Roger

A couple of pictures from the race on July 28th:   All three cars, the Chevelle, Pontiac & Mustang, were running well this day, and this was Paul’s first time out in 2018 driving his Mustang. He left a bit … Continue reading →

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Chris at Woodburn Divisional – July 2018

Posted on Monday, July 16, 2018 by Roger

Chris was down at the Woodburn, Oregon Lucas Division-6 Race on the weekend of July 13-15th in the HEAT!! Temps were well into the 90’s and the track temp had to be VERY hot! Paul & Peyten were there to … Continue reading →

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’57 & Torri’s Pontiac on July 7th 2018 at Pacific Raceways

Posted on Sunday, July 8, 2018 by Roger

  We went out to the track on July 7th with Torri Young this day, Torri had solid lights and barely broke-out in the first round running a 12.22 on a 12.23 in her ’66 Tempest. A tap of the … Continue reading →

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Chevelle & Pontiac on June 24, 2018 at Pacific Raceways

Posted on Sunday, June 24, 2018 by Roger

  Chris & Torri took their cars out to the track after Chris installed a new MagnaFuel pump in the Pontiac after the Mallory pump failed the last time out. Chris wanted to make more adjustments to the Chevelle after … Continue reading →

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Chevelle on June 16, 2018 at Pacific Raceways

Posted on Monday, June 18, 2018 by Roger

This was the first time out with the new AFCO front springs & shocks on the Chevelle. On these night races you only get one qualifying run and on to eliminations, so there was little opportunity to make many adjustments. … Continue reading →

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B.C. Supershifters 2018 Race at Pacific Raceways

Posted on Sunday, June 10, 2018 by Roger

We were looking forward to this big race with a great group of guys only to have Mother Nature rule the weekend. We went out early Saturday despite a bleak weather forecast and never got a pass that day. At … Continue reading →

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Taming the Chevelle

Posted on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 by Roger

May 29, 2018: As our old super stock springs have aged and taken a set over the years, the bounce when the Chevelle comes down from the launch has become uncontrollable and sloshes the fuel in the carburetor causing problems … Continue reading →

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Chevelle at Pacific Raceways on May 12th 2018

Posted on Sunday, May 13, 2018 by Roger

May 12th 2018: We found the culprit in the Chevelle this morning, the new aluminum Moser rear end center has fractured teeth on the pinion and a double pattern after only 3 hits on May 5th. The scalloped spool and/or extreme … Continue reading →

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Chevelle at Pacific Raceways on May 5th 2018

Posted on Sunday, May 6, 2018 by Roger

May 5, 2018: Today Chris had his Chevelle out for the first time this 2018 season with the new, longer wheelie bars and the new, lower, 4.86 rear gears. Our focus was to get the wheelie bars adjusted properly on … Continue reading →

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’57 at Pacific Raceways on April 22, 2018

Posted on Monday, April 23, 2018 by Roger

My thanks and love to Chris Young, Paul Young & Pam Young for all your love and support. New ’57 record today off the trailer, we’re starting to get a handle on our new Ram clutch. We will need to … Continue reading →

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