Category Archives: Edwards & Young Updates

July 14th 2012: Post-race Report

Posted on Sunday, July 15, 2012 by Roger

This was my first time out in 2 years and had a great time driving our ’57 in Pro bracket. The weather was hot and muggy which makes traction a challenge, but we got by Jeff Denton’s ’55 in the … Continue reading →

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July 7th 2012: Post-race Report

Posted on Sunday, July 8, 2012 by Roger

On July 7th, there were two races held on the same day at Pacific Raceways. One in the morning and the second in the evening. Chris was running his Chevelle in Super Pro and Paul was driving Torri’s Pontiac in Sportsman. We … Continue reading →

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’57 in 1997

Posted on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 by Roger

I ran across this old photo today taken by Jeff Dykes at the top end of the track @ SIR (Pacific Raceways) in 1997. The car had our old hood scoop on it then that worked as well as our Aero-type … Continue reading →

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June 10th 2012 – Post-race Report

Posted on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 by Roger

April 15th was the last outing for us at Pacific Raceways before the track was closed to resurface the lanes to the 330-mark for the upcoming NHRA Northwest Nationals in August. ’71 Chevelle Wagon, Super Pro: Chris ran 10.383 @ 717 … Continue reading →

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April 7th 2012 – Post-race Report

Posted on Sunday, April 8, 2012 by Roger

This was an absolutely beautiful day here in the Northwest with Mt. Rainier fully visible in all her magnificent glory.  The air conditions were excellent and the track was equally good for the first round of eliminations. Paul drove his … Continue reading →

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Test & Tune, March 25th 2012, Pacific Raceways

Posted on Monday, March 26, 2012 by Roger

First day of Test & Tune at Pacific Raceways, Kent WA. March 25th 2012. First runs with new Scribner 9-inch Ford housing in our ’71 Chevelle. Video by Pam Young: Watch this video on YouTube Goal: To adjust the rear … Continue reading →

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What’s New for 2012!

Posted on Friday, January 6, 2012 by Roger

’71 Chevelle Since we bent our old Chev 12-bolt housing in late August 2011 at Pacific Raceways, we’ll be upgrading to a Ford 9-inch with our spare Strange center section out of the ’57 with new 4.71 large-pinion gears, installing new … 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 →

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Mission, B.C. 1999 Race Video

Posted on Saturday, November 19, 2011 by Roger
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2011 Chevelle Wagon Pictures

Posted on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 by Roger

Taken at Pacific Raceways during the 2011 season:

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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 →

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