Category Archives: Nostalgia

What I Love About Nostalgia Races

Posted on Monday, July 17, 2017 by Roger

I wrote this in July 2013 but still feel the same way today – Roger: July 17th 2013: Regardless if it is the annual Langley Loafers race at Mission, or the 1st Annual Wild West Nostalgia Race at Pacific … Continue reading →

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Edwards & Young Report – July 8th & 9th 2017 – Pacific Raceways

Posted on Monday, July 10, 2017 by Roger

Hey Guys/Gals, It was an action packed weekend for Edwards & Young Racing team as we had 3 cars in competition in total. Saturday: Super Saturday w/Nostalgia Funny Cars & Cackle Fest It was sure nice to see a large crowd … Continue reading →

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June 25th Test & Tune at Pacific Raceways

Posted on Thursday, June 26, 2014 by Roger

The family having fun at Pacific Raceways gearing up for the Wild West Nostalgia Race on July 12th & 13th. Torri set a new record for her Tempest this evening running a 12.137 at 108.84! Congratulations Torri ! In our … Continue reading →

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2014 Wild West Nostalgia Race Promo

Posted on Monday, December 9, 2013 by Roger

Coming back to Pacific Raceways in July 2014! BE THERE! Our 2013 Wild West Nostalgia Race coverage

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NHRA Greatest Moments – Snake’s Funny Car first in the 5’s

Posted on Friday, January 11, 2013 by Roger

Video courtesy of NHRA and they state: The year was 1975, and Don “The Snake” Prudhomme saw fit to wheel his Funny Car right into then-uncharted territory: the 5-second zone Earlier post on Prudhomme: Remembering Don “The Snake” Prudhomme – September … Continue reading →

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Wheels Of Fire

Posted on Sunday, November 25, 2012 by Roger

Great videos by DiamondP: Part 1: Part 2: Part 3: Part 4: Part 5: Part 6: Part 7: Part 8:

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Snake-Mongoose Movie Trailer

Posted on Thursday, November 1, 2012 by Roger

Movie trailer:

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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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Roger Young’s ’57 Chev – Pro Bracket

Posted on Thursday, August 2, 2012 by Roger

Taking a look at the long history of our ’57 from the early 70’s when we were running F/Modified Production to 2012. None of this would have been possible without the many years of support and hard work from my entire … Continue reading →

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GM Heritage Center

Posted on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 by Roger

Not open to the public, but here is a rare video look at some of the cars they have collected over the years. On the web: GM Heritage Center

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“240 Gordie” Bonin

Posted on Friday, June 22, 2012 by Roger

We had the opportunity to see Gordie Bonin run his Pacemaker Funny Car at SIR through the years when TF & FC ran at the local divisional races and at the Fall Nationals when they were hosted here. Jerry Verhuel … 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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