Category Archives: Discussions

Tragic Loss: Mark Lyle, NHRA Chief Starter Passes

Posted on Monday, March 28, 2016 by Roger

March 28, 2016: [Updated August 5, 2016] We just learned this today, a tragic loss to our racing community and all of us that knew him. Mark was from North Bend, WA. I wonder how many times he sent us … Continue reading →

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The Parting Shift: Make A Few Runs In The Edwards And Young Modified Production 1957 Chevy – HUGE RPM!

Posted on Friday, June 19, 2015 by Roger

Thanks to Robert Fedyk of Reaction Time Media on June 19th, 2015, Bangshift.com ran a feature article on our old buggy. It gives the long history of our ’57 and except for the larger motor and coil-over rear suspension the … Continue reading →

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CNC Billet Aluminum 427 FE Engine Block

Posted on Friday, April 3, 2015 by Roger
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Seattle Traffic Woes, The Final Straw

Posted on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 by Roger

March 25, 2015: How about a moratorium on unchecked growth until our region comes to grips with our terrible traffic problems? The fiasco yesterday when an overturned truck completely shut down Southbound 99 and paralyzed our city for over eight … Continue reading →

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Disappointing News on the Shelton Drag Strip

Posted on Saturday, February 7, 2015 by Roger

On January 30, 2015 Ridge Motor Sports Park issued the following press release which includes information on the long awaited drag strip at Shelton, WA. It would appear that wait only gets longer – if ever. I’ve posted a link to … Continue reading →

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Go Hawks!

Posted on Saturday, January 17, 2015 by Roger

January 17, 2015: Tomorrow is the big game here at CenturyLink field where the Seahawks are hosting the Green Bay Packers for the NFC title game! I suspect the Hawks will win with their #1 defense, and also suspect the … Continue reading →

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Time to get a handle on electronics technology in bracket racing

Posted on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 by Roger

Brought to my attention by my son, Chris, this is an important discussion and such technology should be banned in my opinion. It is becoming very tough for the average bracket racer to compete against such technology as mentioned in … Continue reading →

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Pacific Raceways For Sale

Posted on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 by Roger

Updated May 29th 2015 Legendary Raceway Offered For Sale – Pacific Raceways – September 2014 Q&A Regarding Raceway Listed For Sale – Pacific Raceways – September 2014   KIRO TV Report on Pacific Raceways – September 2014   Historic Pacific … Continue reading →

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Tesla – Not Your ’57 Chev!

Posted on Thursday, September 25, 2014 by Roger

I don’t believe our race cars were put together like this in the days of Detroit iron!

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NHRA Pro Stock driver V Gaines wild crash in Charlotte

Posted on Sunday, September 14, 2014 by Roger

  Continuation of Pep Boys NHRA Carolina Nationals eliminations moved to Dallas – NHRA – September 14, 2014 PRO STOCK RACERS HAD PLANNED TO WITHDRAW BEFORE EVENT WAS SUSPENDED – CompetitionPlus – September 14, 2014 At least Light agreed that … Continue reading →

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Just Wondering by Roger Young – August 6th 2014

Posted on Wednesday, August 6, 2014 by Roger

Just yesterday Edwards & Young Racing posted a video/slideshow of some of the photos Chris took out at the Northwest Nationals this past weekend. Chris has even uploaded some of the pictures to Facebook for local racers to have for … Continue reading →

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No Time For The Past – Editorial

Posted on Monday, March 31, 2014 by Roger

March 31, 2014: A few days back I was rummaging through boxes of old VHS tapes and came across the 1993 Winternationals coverage I had recorded so many years ago. I transferred the final rounds of the Pro coverage, which … Continue reading →

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