Category Archives: Discussions

A Teachable Moment

Posted on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 by Roger

In the off season it is a good time to reflect back on a specific event that took place this last summer. At the last race at Pacific Raceways on July 30, 2011, Paul made a pass at 12.54 @ 106.12 … Continue reading →

Posted in Discussions, Technical Discussions | 2 Comments

Our Suggestions for Improvements to Pacific Raceways

Posted on Sunday, December 18, 2011 by Roger

Paul submitted the following suggestions on December 18, 2011 to Jason Fiorito, President of Pacific Raceways. We hope our fellow local racers will join in and submit constructive suggestions for the racing facility. Hi Jason, A few months ago I … Continue reading →

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Jim Green’s Performance Center

Posted on Saturday, December 3, 2011 by Roger

Jim Green’s Performance Center a destination for car lovers by Polly Keary It’s not every car repair store that has a whole small town inside it. But at Jim Green’s Performance Center in Monroe, it’s the first thing you … Continue reading →

Posted in Discussions, Edwards & Young Updates, Links To Feature Stories | 5 Comments

The Future of NHRA is…?

Posted on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 by Roger

Some articles of interest: UP FRONT: FACING UP TO A VERY TOUGH FUTURE – CompetitionPlus – December 30, 2011 Drag dollars & sense: The business Top Ten by Michael Knight – December 1, 2011 An aloof marketing department just doesn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Discussions | Tagged Future of NHRA | 8 Comments

Sportsman Honored at Pacific Raceway’s 2011 Banquet

Posted on Sunday, October 9, 2011 by Roger

‎2011 Pacific Raceways Award Winners: Jr. Driver of the Year: Lane Austin Cavar Driver of the Year: Tim Schmitt Rookie of the Year: Darral Petitt Employee of the Year: Kandis Petersen

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Project 9″ Ford for our Chevelle

Posted on Saturday, September 10, 2011 by Roger

10 Sept 2011: Today Chris removed the bent and cracked 12-bolt from his Chevelle. Below are a couple of pictures. The old 12-bolt with Summers spool, axles, c-clip eliminator kit and caps gave us many years of excellent service. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Discussions, Edwards & Young Updates, Links To Feature Stories | 20 Comments

NHRA O’Reilly Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways, 2011

Posted on Saturday, August 6, 2011 by Roger

SACRIFICE PAYING OFF FOR COMP RACER MARK WOLFE – CompetitionPlus.com – August 25, 2011 PACIFIC RACWAYS’ DECADE OF UNKEPT PROMISES WEARING THIN – CompetitionPlus.com – August 15, 2011 Gary Scelzi on Pacific Raceways: LANG’S DOUBLE-UP HEADLINES SEATTLE’S SPORTSMAN WINNERS – … Continue reading →

Posted in Discussions, NHRA National News, Pro Stock News | 2 Comments

Shirley Muldowney Talks With CompetitionPlus.tv

Posted on Thursday, April 21, 2011 by Roger

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Army Motorsports Sponsorships in Budget Spotlight

Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2011 by Roger

Bang for Buck Not an Issue to Congresswoman Seeking to Defund Army Sponsorship in NASCAR – FoxNews – February 17, 2011 “…Taxpayer-funded NASCAR race cars are an absurdity at a time when the Republican-Tea Party is cutting federal support for homeless … Continue reading →

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Mountain Motors

Posted on Thursday, January 27, 2011 by Roger

I can remember when a 454 was a big block, and 500 cubes was a “mountain motor.” But with today’s head, valve spring & lifter technology there appears to be no end in sight! SONNY LEONARD TOPS 1000 CID WITH NEW … Continue reading →

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NHRA’s Non-profit Status Challenged

Posted on Saturday, January 22, 2011 by Roger

UPDATED January 13, 2012 LETTER TO IRS QUESTIONS NHRA TAX STATUS – CompetitionPlus.com – 22 Jan 2011 Letter to IRS – 12 Jan 2011 Forbes article – 21 Jan 2011 If it walks like a duck and talks like a duck … Continue reading →

Posted in Discussions, NHRA Increases Membership Fees, NHRA National News | Tagged NHRA | 10 Comments

What’s Happening at Pacific Raceways?

Posted on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 by Roger

If the rumors are correct, all the track personnel that were at Pacific Raceways in 2010 are gone! What is it with Pacific that every couple of years a crew which has started to gel and has earned the respect … Continue reading →