Category Archives: Discussions

Are Burnouts Abusing Your Engine? by David Reher

Posted on Friday, December 17, 2010 by Roger

Technically Speaking with David Reher – NHRA National Dragster, December 10, 2010 Are Burnouts Abusing Your Engine? In my recent back-page columns, I’ve focused on the mechanical side of drag racing: cooling systems, lubrication systems, fuel systems, and ignition … Continue reading →

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End Of An Era

Posted on Saturday, November 20, 2010 by Roger

ED MCCULLOCH PLANS TO RETIRE FROM DRAG RACING – Competition Plus.com – November 20, 2010 RON CAPPS: THE INSIDE TRUTH – Competition Plus.com – December 6, 2010 Veteran driver and crew chief McCulloch retires with honors – NHRA – February … Continue reading →

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Jim Rockstad Remembers: Seattle’s 64 Funny Cars

Posted on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 by Roger

Excellent series, courtesy of Competitionplus.com Part 1 – Part 2 – Part 3 – Part4 – Part 5

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What’s New For 2011?

Posted on Thursday, October 28, 2010 by Roger

’57 Chev: The biggest problem for racing the ’57 is me, the driver! I’m still recovering from a disc problem in my lower back which causes severe pain in my right leg. If we get that resolved prior to the … Continue reading →

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Memories of Modified: The Rise and Fall of Modified Eliminator

Posted on Friday, August 20, 2010 by Roger

Finally, NHRA ran a feature story in the August 20, 2010 National Dragster on Modified Production entitled, “Memories of Modified: The Rise and Fall of Modified Eliminator” by Kevin McKenna. They also finally indicated that many Pro Stock drivers indeed … Continue reading →

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Sand Traps & Safety Nets

Posted on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 by Roger

OBERHOFER: DON’T JUST FIX THE CARS … FIX THE TRAPS! – Competition Plus.com – July 20, 2010 GRAHAM LIGHT DISCUSSES SAND TRAPS, NETS – Competition Plus.com – July 20, 2010

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2010 NHRA Northwest Nationals

Posted on Sunday, July 11, 2010 by Roger

John Force getting back in gear at NHRA Northwest Nationals – Seattle Times – July 8, 2010 Edwards zooms to No. 1 in Seattle; Kalitta, Hight hold their Friday leads – NHRA – July 10, 2010 Updated: Pro Stock Drivers … Continue reading →

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Will NHRA Return to 1320?

Posted on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 by Roger

1,000-FOOT DEBATE RAGES ON – CompetitionPlus.com – February 17, 2011 MCCULLOCH: NHRA TRYING TO FIX SOMETHING NOT BROKEN – Competition Plus.com – May 25, 2010 Proposed Fuel Pump Change Has The Nitro Pits Buzzing – Competition Plus.com – May 3, … Continue reading →

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Where Has The Musclecar Pro Stocker Gone?

Posted on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 by Roger

BOBBY BENNETT: WHERE HAS THE MUSCLECAR PRO STOCKER GONE? – Competition Plus.com – May 5, 2010

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NHRA 4-Wide Nationals

Posted on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 by Roger

First published on 22 Jan 10 – Updated 15 Apr 10: Pro Board Not Consulted On NHRA’s 4-Wide Nationals – Competition Plus.com – January 22, 2010 NHRA Four-Wide Nats Brings Format Change – Competition Plus.com – January 21, 2010 Hmmm, seems those … Continue reading →

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What Happened At Firebird?

Posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 by Roger

Will We Ever Really Know What Happened At Firebird? – Competition Plus.com – March 10, 2010 Edwards & Young comment: If the facts are never uncovered and not publicly disclosed, what’s to prevent this from happening again at tracks across the nation? … Continue reading →

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NHRA Hazmat Training Now Required!

Posted on Friday, March 5, 2010 by Roger

Reminder on mandatory hazmat training for Gainesville competitors – NHRA – 2 March 2010 “…All competitors are required to complete an online training program by logging into their accounts at www.nhraeventreg.com. Those who fail to complete the training in … Continue reading →