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.

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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Division 6 Race at Pacific Raceways – August 2017

Posted on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 by Roger

Chris had his ’71 Chevelle out for this weekend in Pro Bracket and Paul was giving him a hand. Plus they were helping with Joe Loch’s Top Sportsman Camaro. Sunday morning Pro Bracket was first out and the air was … Continue reading →

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Edwards & Young Report – July 29th 2017 – Pacific Raceways

Posted on Sunday, July 30, 2017 by Roger

This race was a battle for the coveted Wally and everyone came with their A game no doubt!  I made 2 qual hits in Sportsman and 1st pass was 11.918 with .044 rt and 2nd pass was 11.912 with .031 … Continue reading →

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New Ram Clutch in Store for our ’57 in 2018

Posted on Thursday, July 20, 2017 by Roger

Since 2014 we have had breakage taking our ’57 out of races which we must address. It is clear that our older style Ram clutch with only static pressure adjustment and a very aggressive 6-paddle disc is no longer suited … Continue reading →

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What I Love About Nostalgia Races

Posted on Monday, July 17, 2017 by Roger

I wrote this in July 2013 but still feel the same way today – Roger: July 17th 2013:   Regardless if it is the annual Langley Loafers race at Mission, or the 1st Annual Wild West Nostalgia Race at Pacific … Continue reading →

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Edwards & Young Report – July 8th & 9th 2017 – Pacific Raceways

Posted on Monday, July 10, 2017 by Roger

Hey Guys/Gals, It was an action packed weekend for Edwards & Young Racing team as we had 3 cars in competition in total. Saturday: Super Saturday w/Nostalgia Funny Cars & Cackle Fest It was sure nice to see a large crowd … Continue reading →

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Congratulations Chris!

Posted on Saturday, July 1, 2017 by Roger

Chris just got a new ride, and it’s NICE! A 2014 3500 HD Silverado with the 6.6L diesel Duramax engine with a ton of torque, Allison 6-speed transmission and all the bells and whistles! And he has cup holders EVERYWHERE! … Continue reading →

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Seattle In The ’70s by Phil Burgess

Posted on Friday, June 30, 2017 by Roger

Seattle in the ’70s, Part 1 by Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor The Great Northwest had some great car and great races, and some great photographers, too, as evidenced by the work of Herman Marchetti, who shares some of … Continue reading →

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What Does the Future Bring?

Posted on Thursday, June 29, 2017 by Roger

Our first post on this Edwards & Young blog was on February 10, 2009 and the subject was; “What Was Your First ride?” And I started our original racing website in 1999, which is still in archive format here. Since … Continue reading →

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HMS Photography Wicked Wagon Launch Sequence

Posted on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 by Roger

Wicked Wagon sequence captured by Tony Hutchison of HMS Photography on June 25th 2017! THANKS TONY!!   Watch this video on YouTube

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Division 6 Race at Pacific Raceways – June 2017

Posted on Sunday, June 25, 2017 by Roger

  This weekend was the race Chris & Paul were looking forward to, being a divisional race in “The Land of The Leaders” where you face the very best competing for a Wally. Both were entered in Pro Bracket. It was … Continue reading →

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BC Super Shifters Race – June 10th – June 11th – Pacific Raceways

Posted on Monday, June 12, 2017 by Roger

  This weekend we had the ’57 out for the annual BC Super Shifters race at Pacific which was a double-header event. On Saturday the car was running very well and we cut a perfect light in round 1 to … Continue reading →

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