Category Archives: Links To Feature Stories

Division 6 ET Finals Information

Posted on Sunday, August 25, 2013 by Roger

[Originally published on August 9th] Courtesy of Divison 6: August 30 – September 2, 2013 Spokane County Raceway Spokane, WA PDF: 2013 ET Finals Summit info Team Parking [Click to enlarge]:   ————————– Additional information posted by Pacific Raceways on … Continue reading →

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AA/Gassers Coming to Pacific Raceways!

Posted on Friday, June 14, 2013 by Roger

Join us on July 13th & 14th 2013 for some old-fashioned drag racing and fun at Pacific Raceways at the Wild West Nostalgia Race!!! Tentative Schedule: Saturday: Gates open at 8:00, qualifying starts at 11:00. AA/Supercharged & Pro Nostalgia 1:00, … Continue reading →

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A Celebration of Life

Posted on Saturday, June 8, 2013 by Roger

Today many racers from Division Six attended the Memorial Service for Frank Nelson, Sr. at the Auburn Eagles. An Air Force Honor Guard rendered Military Honors and presented the Colors to Ruth. I believe Frank would have been very pleased … Continue reading →

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2013 Women Veteran Summit Hooks Up with Yvonne Lucas

Posted on Thursday, May 30, 2013 by Roger

The world of drag racing can offer a unique opportunity to reach people in all walks of life and give back in a way that supports our communities.  Yvonne Lucas will have the privilege to give back in a special … Continue reading →

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In Remembrance of Frank Nelson, Sr. – Division 6 Hall of Famer

Posted on Saturday, May 11, 2013 by Roger

December 30, 1937 – May 11, 2013 May 11, 2013 It is with a very heavy heart that today we learned that long time NHRA Division 6 racer and friend to all that knew him, Frank Nelson, passed away after a long … Continue reading →

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America Hearts Muscle Cars

Posted on Monday, April 22, 2013 by Roger

The American muscle car has a cult following among gear heads. A true muscle car (by the strictest definition), is a mid-sized, performance-orientated vehicle, powered by a large V8 engine, and comes in at an affordable price. It’s these three … Continue reading →

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Chevy, Dodge and Ford Have Been Busy Lifting Weights

Posted on Thursday, March 21, 2013 by Roger

Special thanks to CarDomain.com for this infographic.

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Fascinating 1936 Footage of Car Assembly Line

Posted on Monday, February 11, 2013 by Roger

Filmed in 1936 at the Chevrolet Plant in Flint, Michigan: httpvh://youtu.be/HPpTK2ezxL0

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Wheels Of Fire

Posted on Sunday, November 25, 2012 by Roger

Great videos by DiamondP: Part 1: httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fWRKiGKb6k Part 2: httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooYJHq9CJ6Y Part 3:  httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-Ijb5BGxuM Part 4: httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Fdudy_qtx4 Part 5: httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98jPXNqnSRY Part 6: httpvh://youtu.be/5djCO2RN_XQ Part 7: httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c84Hbw1BBas Part 8: httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LO8UU87Vfg

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Craig Jackson’s Garage

Posted on Friday, October 26, 2012 by Roger

Some people just have too much money! 🙂 httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_M0-xrF2kpA

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Mod Squad by John Dianna – 1971

Posted on Monday, September 17, 2012 by Roger

Years back I transcribed an article by John Dianna from the December 1971 issue of Hot Rod Magazine on popular Modified Production engines of that time period. Remember, this was before aftermarket blocks, cranks, 4-bolt main caps. Here’s that article. … Continue reading →

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Focus: Barry Hobson

Posted on Friday, August 17, 2012 by Roger

Barry Hobson of West Seattle has been a longtime racer here in the Northwest and is known for his passion for Pontiac’s.  In fact Torri’s Pontiac Tempest was previously owned by Barry as was the Tempest run by the late … Continue reading →

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