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.

Estimated Rear Wheel Horsepower

Posted on Saturday, March 31, 2018 by Roger

Estimated Rear Wheel Horsepower Chart

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The Al Young Story!

Posted on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 by Roger

Congratulations to our longtime friend and GREAT local racer Al Young! His story needed to be told – Roger

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Handan Trailer Repair Backs Edwards & Young Once Again In 2018!

Posted on Friday, February 9, 2018 by Roger

  Our great sponsors, Handan Trailer Repair, are on board for another year! Thank you John & Kimberly Collecchi for your support again in 2018! We are very excited to once again be sponsored by such an outstanding company! Kimberly & … Continue reading →

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2017 Winter Progress Reports

Posted on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 by Roger

Originally posted on September 23 — Updated April 14, 2018: We’ll be discussing our plans for the 2018 season on this page throughout the off-season.   TENTATIVE Pacific Raceways Schedule as of 12/8/2017:  See more information available from Pacific Raceways … Continue reading →

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Site Change Coming In 2018

Posted on Saturday, November 4, 2017 by Roger

In June this year I wrote an article, What Does the Future Bring discussing my feelings about the importance of our racing site. In April 2018 Pam and I will be starting a new chapter as she retires and I’ll … Continue reading →

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Pacific Raceways 2017 in Pictures by Robert Fedyk

Posted on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 by Roger

As always, a great production by Robert Fedyk. Can you spot the Edwards & Young cars?

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Catch A Falling Star!

Posted on Sunday, October 22, 2017 by Roger

Video dedicated to my loving wife, Pam. Thanks for all our wonderful adventures with many more in the future!! Love, Hubby

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Last Lap – Dale Earnhardt Jr

Posted on Thursday, October 19, 2017 by Roger

I picked this up today for my grandson, Isaak, who is a BIG Junior fan and loves NASCAR. Full of articles on Junior including those when he was young with his father, this is a special retirement tribute by Sports … Continue reading →

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10,000+ RPM Dart LS Next Pro Stock Engine

Posted on Friday, October 6, 2017 by Roger

This is absolutely wild! See the entire article and dyno pull video courtesy of EngineLabs at the link here! 1160 horsepower from 400 cubes naturally aspirated with more yet to come from this Aussie Pro Stock motor! – Roger  

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Our 2017 Racing Season In Review

Posted on Saturday, September 23, 2017 by Roger

Video/slideshow from our 2017 season:

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Woodburn Divisional

Posted on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 by Roger

September 15 – 17th 2017:   JML Motorsports – Joe Loch – Top Sportsman:   Edwards & Young Racing – Chris Young – Pro Bracket:   Friday Update: Joe Loch set a new personal best in the Q2 session, topped … Continue reading →

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Clutch Testing – August 26th 2017 – Pacific Raceways

Posted on Monday, August 28, 2017 by Roger

  Chevy!   August 26th 2017: This was our first time out with the new Ram clutch and I will admit there was some anxiety on my part. Did we have our initial settings reasonably close [980 base pressure, 4.3 … Continue reading →

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