What’s Your Favorite Track?

Posted on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 by Roger

I’ve always liked Mission Raceways, B.C., because of the hospitality and probably due to the fact our ’57 ran its quickest run of 10.54 @ 126.840 mph.  The tech inspection has always been tougher at Mission. Our ’57 also made it to the final round (runner-up) at the Langley Loafers race in 2001.

Chris prefers Bremerton Raceways where the traction is very consistent. The Handlers run a good program! He had a runner-up finish with our ’71 Chevelle at the National Open in 2006 in Super Pro.

Final Round at Bremerton

Rich Carlson photo – Final round at Bremerton

Pacific Raceways is our home track and has always had the greatest potential if under good management.  The track prep can vary depending on track personnel.

What’s your favorite track?

Roger

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What Was Your First Ride?

Posted on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 by Roger

What was the first car you owned?  Mine was a ’58 Chev Biscayne, 2-door.

It had a 235-Chev 6 with a 3-speed overdrive with 4:11 posi rear end.  I installed forged pistons, a Melling 3/4 race cam, Offenhauser intake with twin single barrel Rochester carbs, and installed headers from Sears that went into a split V-8 exhaust. 

I have to admit I blew up a few of those fragile 3-speeds!

I bought the car in 1965 when I was in high school.

Roger 

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