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February 26, 2008 No more full size cases on mail orders after March 1, 2008
Because of increasing shipping costs ALL Horsepower Heaven video orders after March 1, 2008 will be sent in plain paper sleeves. This will ensure that our prices WILL NOT go up anytime soon and HH will continue free shipping of all videos. After much feedback HH customers have said the main deal is the video not the case. In the event you want the full case art and have your own cases, we will be happy to e-mail you a jpeg photo file so you can print it out yourself.

April 26/27, 2008 Tradex Abbotsford B.C. Click for more

As HH presents this weekend's coverage of the race at LVMS, we mourn the passing March 7 of Dwight Lee from Red Deer Alberta. Lee was part of the Lee Bros. racing team who for decades were among the quickest and fastest stick Super Stockers in the world. Our condolences to his family and friends. Below is from the official announcement:

LEE 1952-2008 Dwight Lee beloved husband of Joy Lee of Red Deer, went to be with Jesus at the Misericordia Community Hospital, Edmonton on Friday, March 7, 2008, at the age of 55 years. Dwight was born on August 27, 1952 at Elnora, Alberta. He started out his career at Northwest Motors, then went into partnership with his brother Allyn starting Lee Brothers, which has operated for the last 28 years. Dwight loved traveling to tropical destinations and drag racing. He is survived by his loving wife, Joy Lee, his five loving children, Meranda Lee, Kolton Lee, Brayton Lee, Marika Lee and Erriton Lee all of Red Deer, a sister, Olivia Massegnan of Kelowna, British Columbia and a brother, Allyn (Trudy) Lee of Red Deer. Dwight was predeceased by his parents, Oliver and Mary Lee. Memorial donations in Dwight's honour may be made directly to a trust account set up in the children's name at the Canadian Western Bank, 4822 51 Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 4H3.

Oops, my bad, Warfish won...

Photo essay 3

Final Vegas Hemi SS qualifying:

1. John Rains, Santa Paula CA '68 Dart 8.732/151.29
2. Fred Hensen, Madisonville TX '68 Dart 8.795/149.81
3. Charlie Westcott Jr, Parma MI '68 Cuda 8.806/150.65
4. Charlie Westcott Sr. Parma MI '68 Cuda 8.833/150.65
5. Michael Ogburn, Mission Viejo CA, '68 Cuda 8.878/149.30
6. Rick Houser, Pasdena CA '68 Cuda 8.893/148.09
7. Jim Pancake, Delaware OH '68 Dart 8.917/148.56
8. Dave Rayburn, Modesto CA '68 Cuda 8.941/147.68
9. Jerry Jenkins '68 Cuda 8.992/144.95
10. Mark Viera, Turlock CA '68 Dart 9.013/145.30
11. Gary Moore, Vigo Park TX '68 Cuda 10.425/137.11

More Mopars at the Strip photos from Rich Carlson

Results after two rounds of qualifying at the Hemi Shootout. The final round of qualifying and the race will be held today.

1. John Rains, Santa Paula CA '68 Dart 8.807/149.76
2. Charlie Westcott Jr, Parma MI '68 Cuda 8.854/151.05
3. Fred Hensen, Madisonville TX '68 Dart 8.869/149.43
4. Jim Pancake, Delaware OH '68 Dart 8.921/148.04
5. Rick Houser, Pasdena CA '68 Cuda 8.928/147.23
6. Dave Rayburn, Modesto CA '68 Cuda 9.005/147.05
7. Mark Viera, Turlock CA '68 Dart 9.013/145.30
8. Jerry Jenkins '68 Cuda 9.075/145.41
9. Michael Ogburn, Mission Viejo CA, '68 Cuda 9.102/148.43
10. Gary Moore, Vigo Park TX '68 Cuda 10.425/137.11
11. Charlie Westcott Sr. Parma MI '68 Cuda 20.018/54.66

Mopars at the Strip exclusive Rich Carlson Hemi SS Photos

Larry, These are EXCLUSIVE TO YOU - first day action...

• John Rains "HeliHemi" 8.82
• Wescott Jr. AA/SA 8.79
• Wescott Sr. AA/Stick 8.81
• Jenkins (in Ogdburns car) 8.87

Nothing else quick, great action and GOOD wheelstands from most guys as we ran from 5:00 to 9:00pm

Congrats to B.C. artist Stu Wotypka of ID Motorsport Design on this article in the IHRA publication Drag Review

Shelton Done???
Site down with following message:
We are sorry
The 2008 events have been cancelled due to conflicts

The TeeVee dude sets out to re-create bracket racing...is this what bracket bashers need...or want?
Should be very interesting to see how well it works with audio only...and on weekends when many of us are already at a race. Will a recorded version after-the-fact be listened to by more than just the competitors, their families and close friends? If nothing else, the tracks will be packed with fans and racers.

New Rich Christensen online show coming LIVE to Edmonton, Woodburn & LVMS in 2008

Listen here to RC explain the program

Have received a number of e-mails lately regarding the upcoming auction of Spokane Raceway. The rumors on this one are over the top. While most of the people writing into HH are worried the property will become anything but a drag strip, we've heard yet other rumors that at least three major drag race players are slated to be in on the bidding in hopes of getting into (or staying in) the drag racing track ownership business...and no, Bruton Smith is not one of them. We've heard both NHRA and IHRA, and we've heard both racers and current track owner/operators. We'll all know soon enough when the famed ole track goes under the hammer April 10.

SPOKANE, WA (Jan. 22, 2008) -- Spokane Raceway Park -- a 588-acre complex with a 2.5-mile road track, drag strip and oval track -- will sell at auction Thursday, April 10, with J.P. King Auction Company managing the sale.

"This facility is well positioned to profit from the explosion of interest in all types of motor sports at all levels," said Barry Davidson, the court-appointed receiver for the track, which has been the subject of litigation between the previous owner and investors.

Craig King, president of J.P. King, said the timing is perfect.

"The phenomenal success of NASCAR and the Indy Racing League has created a surge of interest among people who want to see all types of racing -- including road racing, drag racing and oval track racing -- on a national and regional level. Spokane Raceway Park has the facilities for a wide range of auto and motorcycle events that can make it an extremely smart investment," said King.

In addition to the tracks, grandstands and support buildings, the property includes land that will be sold in separate parcels for potential development, according to King.

"When you look at the adjacent casino, the Kalispel Tribe's resort plans, and the growth that is already occurring in the Airway Heights area, the potential for this land is virtually unlimited," said King.

King said the firm has not yet defined how the parcels will be divided.

"We know that the racing facilities will be sold as one parcel, and there's an operating gravel pit that will be sold as a separate parcel. Beyond that, we'll be making the decisions in the next few weeks," said King.

Individuals interested in additional information about the upcoming sale may contact J.P. King at 800.558.5464 or visit the company's web site at www.jpking.com.

SAVE SRP

A special video look back at Al Hofmann, John Shoemaker and a bunch more as 1320tv hosts an exclusive HH video shot just over ten years ago. Top Fuel Tuesday July 28, 1998 at Medford Oregon.

Same day we make our first posting on 1320tv we get another rookie posting, this time on DRO.

Bye bye Wally...
Though the current weather forecast is not good, this Sunday March 23, marks a landmark day in the annals of Vancouver's car culture as we say good-bye to the last remaining 1960s cruise spot, Wallys Burgers 2703 Kingsway. From 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (and most likely well beyond both times), the venerable (and small) burger joint will host the last cruise-in. It'll go rain or shine and expect to be parking a half mile or so away to get close. See ya there. -LP

SEMA Expands Legislative Effort Into Canada

PSCA opener
photos results
Fontana, CA - The Accufab Racing Team achieved the goal of finishing in the number 1 and 2 positions at the recent Pacific Street Car Association Spring Break Shootout at AAA Dragway March 14-16. The Team races both a 2002 Mercury Cougar driven by John Mihovetz, of Ontario, CA and a 1957 Chevy Bel Air driven by Ed Thornton of Chino Hills, CA in the PSCA’s Pro Street Category. The two met each other in the final via two varied paths.

Mihovetz’s Cougar, which features a 283 cubic inch 4.6L Modular Mustang engine with twin turbos was the car to beat from the first qualifying session on Saturday running a superlative 6.372 ET at 218 MPH. The pass was good for the number 1 Qualifying position by more than a tenth of a second and eventually stood as low ET of the event. Mihovetz ran 6.55 in round 1 beating Karl Wilson, sent Art Hodges packing with a 6.375 to Hodges 6.79 in round 2, and ousted Clint Hairston with a 6.42 to a valiant but losing 6.50 by the Hairston team.

Thornton’s Twin Turbo 57 Chevy uses a 519 cubic inch big block but seemed to be mired in problems from the beginning of the weekend. After spending most of Friday’s test session diagnosing a computer glitch the team was loading the car onto the trailer 20 minutes before round 1 qualifying on Saturday after finding the chassis was broken and needed to be welded. They were able to get the upper hand on that problem and returned to the track in time to make the second and final qualifying session but that run resulted in instant tire spin. Tuner Shane Tecklenburg and clutch expert Doug Stewart were able to dig deep into their bag of tricks for their Round 1 confrontation with Jeremy Hangar and eked out a 6.72 to 6.78 win. Round 2 saw Thornton pass Mike Bowman and hold him off 6.719 203 to Bowman’s hard charging 6.795 at 214 mph. In the semifinal match with Bob Griffith, Thornton ran another sub par 6.78 as Griffith overpowered the racetrack and had to shutoff.

In the Final Round it was teammate vs. teammate for the bragging rights and more importantly the decision on who was to pickup the team dinner tab. Thornton finally met his match as Mihovetz spanked his teammate with another stellar 6.37 at 219 mph to Thornton’s tire spinning 20.70 at 51 mph. Of course it was a win-win situation as the two team cars had accomplished what they setout to do which was to finish 1 and 2 just like they did in the 2007 championship. For the record the ruling on the dinner tab was supposed to be loser pays however Mihovetz graciously snatched the bill from Thornton when the moment of truth came.

The team wishes to acknowledge the following for their support and effort towards the race teams. Mickey Thompson Tires and Wheels, Lamb Components, Precision Turbo and Engine, SCE Head Gaskets, GP Motorsports Wiring, Isky Cams, Brodix Cylinder Heads, Borla, Shaun Hyland Motorsports, Sinister Race Cars and Lenco Transmissions. Also the following people really helped this weekend; Greg Pyles, Ramon Munoz, Allan Shaw, Eddie Overbey, Suspensions Unlimited and Jim and Clint Hairston – thank you all we appreciate it.

Team Accufab will next compete April 25-27 at the Deeds Performance PSCA Las Vegas Nationals Presented by Lawless Racing Engines at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

LVMS Speed Spectacular May 3/4
-Nostalgia Funny Cars
-Nostalgia Sportsman and Bracket Racing
-Car Show hosted by the Las Vegas Crusin' Association
-Rockabilly Music
-Pin-up contest
-QMA Region 11 Series quarter midget event in the midway...featuring Austin Hunter Blair in 2 classes.
-Nostalgia Night at The Bullring: Vintage Sprints & Midgets as well as Ford Focus Midgets, PRA Jr. Midgets, Mini Stocks and 600 Racing classes as well as Street Rod Parade.

Hoerner to run Pro Stock at least five times in '08
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Official Press Release...
Todd Hoerner and John Woods have signed a partnership agreement that will allow them to compete in a minimum of 5 NHRA Pro Stock events in 2008 season, and possibly beyond. Todd will be driving his 2007 Jerry Haas built Dodge Stratus, with David Nickens supplying the Hemi horsepower. Performance Auto, located in Oklahoma City OK, will be the primary sponsor and partner on the car. Performance Auto specializes in buying and selling top notch race cars, classic cars, motorhomes, and racing trailers. There website is www.iperformanceauto.com . Todd is very excited about this opportunity and is eager to get started. Todd's schedule which will be finalized in the next few days, will see him testing in Tucson Az, before heading to debut in Las Vegas, Seattle Wa, Sonoma Ca, Indianapolis In, Dallas Tx, and Las Vegas in the fall, and a few other possible races.

Todd would like to thank John Woods and Gene Gooch of Performance Auto, David Nickens, Matt Hartford, Automax USA,Total Seal, Vandervert Automotive, and all of his friends for their support, and excitement. Todd is eager to begin testing in the next few weeks.

Tax spike stops speedway short
By SHAWN LOGAN, Calgary Sun

Faced with more than a four-fold increase in property taxes, the general manager of Race City Motorsport Park says Calgary is putting the pedal to the metal to drive him out of business.

The popular speedway is already under the gun with the lease on its city-owned land set to expire in 2010.

Rome Awde said his property tax bill spiked from $45,000 to almost $200,000 this year, which could speed the park to an earlier exit.

Awde said the track is already under pressure to find a large tract of land for a new home in a pricey marketplace, but after seeing its property assessment soar from $3 million to $18 million in one year, he believes the city is trying to push them out sooner.

"If the city doesn't go back to the 2007 tax situation, it could quite possibly close down the facility," he said.

"A 600% increase in assessed value from one year to the next, that essentially puts me out of business."

The 64-hectare parcel, on 68 St. S.E. near the Shepard landfill, has been a haven for racing enthusiasts for 40 years, but will have to find a new home by the end of 2010 as the city plans to use the land to expand its operations.

Amy Enfield, a spokeswoman with the city's assessment department, said the numbers were accurate, but it's too early to rule out a mistake.

"Certainly I don't believe the city is in the business of screwing people," she said.

"The city stands behind the process -- the customer would not be expected to pay if there were mistakes made along the way."

Medicine Hat 2008 Top Alcohol Shootout info
Randy Siedleck of MHDRA Executive(vice Pres) will be the contact person for the 2008 Top Alcohol Shootout June 27/28/29. You can contact him at: rrcfab@hotmail.com

The format is the same, Dragster vs. Funny cars, First car to run a Five Second et $500 each class, low et $500 each class

8 car field
1st $7000
2nd $4000
semi $2250
quarters $1200
non-qualifiers $500

There are some perks for early confirmation let Randy know you are attending and he will advise you of them.

Seattle suspension/chassis course Sat. Apr. 19
Hello Larry, my name is Frank Purbaugh with Automotive Educators in Seattle Wa. I am attaching a flyer for a suspension and chassis class that Dave Morgan is teaching next month. Dave Morgan is the author of the book 'Doorslammers' he was formerly the tech editor for both National Dragster and Drag Review. This is a very informative class with a special section geared towards the new 10.5 tire classes.

Phil Ranks 'Celebration of Life' at MRP Saturday March 15, 1pm (more)

Just sitting here at my office looking at the rod & piston clock that
John and Judee Shoemaker gave me in 1994 as a thank you for the great
racing season. He told me he had saved this one for the entire season
before he gave it to me. It is a rod & piston from the last Keith
Black block he ever produced while he was still alive. John said it
was a special piece to him, wanted it to go to someone who loved the
sport.

It sounds like John had a heart attack or stroke during the run. He
passed doing what he enjoyed most with his family and friends. John
was a true friend, competitor, liason,sounding board, and best of all
a "True Racer". This title is not one you can give just any
competitor out there, and I personally have only described 3 or 4
drivers out there through the years as a True Racer.

John will be missed by many. The innovator from Sacramento was a
friend to the sport.

-Gordy Harthorn

Know these cars?

If so, please e-mail the current owner Tom Lee at tomleemotors@hotmail.com He's looking for any and all info.
Foto 2 Foto 3

Wicked Street of the West video update
Today HH gives ya a bunch of stuff that's come in recently. It's hard to say how often we'll be updating here as from this second till the season begins at Mission, April 4, we'll be working exclusively on 'Wicked'...and if ya have ta ask click here. I hope to have a release date for 'Vol 1' about the end of the month. You read that correct, this has become a multi-disc project, probably two, maybe even three. The first one will be all northwest based and go from 1992 to the late 2001 appearance of Pro Street at the Las Vegas National Event. Work on Vol 2 will begin the day after Vol 1 is complete. It's a long story, but somebody has to tell it...

The decision to make it a multi disc package comes from my viewing recently of volume two of the Lions Dragstrip video by Don Gillespie. A 'must have' for any nostalgia drag fan, this combination of amazing old footage along with the 'Ken Burns' like editing and the stoical narration of Rick Carlson makes this series the new standard from which all future drag racing documentaries will be measured. The first one inspired me, the second one made me realize that Wicked must be done along the same line.

Another way cool doc was shown locally last Friday night.

Drag Strip GIRLZ
The Top Alcohol Funny Car Team of Nancy Matter is very proud to announce their new multi-year associate marketing partnership with Drag Strip Girl. The apparel and accessory company based in New Hampshire prides itself with having the most hip, yet casual drag strip attire. Drag Strip Girl Apparel is perfect for on and off the track, and appeals to women as well as young girls throughout the drag racing community.

"Drag Strip Girl is an outstanding partner for us" states Nancy. "All of the Drag Strip Girl merchandise is of the highest quality and affordable. It makes perfect sense for a female-owned team and driver to represent such a great brand. Dawn Mazi-Hovsepian, owner of Drag Strip Girl, has been involved in drag racing her entire life, and has a very strong working knowledge of not only what goes on in the pits, but also within the business world for success. We're extremely honored to be included as a new partner with Drag Strip Girl, and look forward to a very successful partnership in 2008 and beyond."

"Becoming a marketing partner with Nancy Matter Racing was a no-brainer", said Dawn. "Nancy is an extremely talented and self-motivated individual. I've watched the progression of her team over the past year, and appreciate her team's dedication to fielding a top notch alky funny car in one of the toughest classes out there. I'm excited to be partnered with her team, and look forward to watching and helping Nancy achieve her many goals."

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Mopars at the Strip, " The Wildest Mopar Party In The West".
Tom Hoover the Godfather of the 426 Hemi will be the guest of honor at the 2008 Mopars at the Strip. Along with the the 68 Hemi Super Stock Reunion and a large display of original 68 Hemi Super Stock race cars. Mr. Hoover design this winning combination 40 years ago, and these cars are still some of the most feared Factory Super Stocks racing today. Be here to witness this historic event, March 28-29th along with the Mopar Hemi Super Stock Challenge Series.

Div6-topcomp.com is now, http://www.tstdracing.com , just a forum and nothing else. For now....

Printable 2008 LVMS drag schedule

Karen launched 45 pages of photos from the Portland Roadster Show, that’s something like 1,500 photos! It may take a day or two to go through, we hope you enjoy them.
George and Karen Adams www.nwdragracing.com

Wallys Drive-In (Burnaby, B.C.) final cruise in Sunday March 23 11.00am to 6.00pm rain or shine spread the word thanks -Bill Larson

Though we don't update our links very often, today we added a new one for the fledgling Southern Alberta Drag Racing Association (SADRA) and Tailwind Raceway.

Hernandez Heads Houston Winners List

In his first race with the National Guard as his primary sponsor, Joshua Hernandez drove his supercharged '57 Chevy to the Pro Extreme title Mar. 8, in the ADRL's Drag Illustrated Dragpalooza IV at Houston Raceway Park.

BAYTOWN, TX (Mar. 8, 2008) — A record-setting crowd of more than 40,000 witnessed the stars of the Flowmaster American Drag Racing League (ADRL) presented by the National Guard go after a $100,000 purse Mar. 8, in the ADRL’s season-opening Drag Illustrated Dragpalooza IV at Houston Raceway Park. Joshua Hernandez of nearby Conroe, TX, won the ADRL’s marquee Pro Extreme class, while Jim Halsey prevailed in Pro Nitrous, reigning class champ Steve Gorman won in Extreme 10.5, and Ron Procopio won his career-first Pro Extreme Motorcycle event.

“I knew he left first, but then I caught him pretty fast,” Hernandez said after going 3.96 seconds at 191.57 miles per hour over the eighth-mile course to defeat fellow Texan Steve Wiley. “I think he had some trouble about half-track and that’s when I passed him.”

Halsey also had to come from behind off the start to beat Randy Weatherford with a 4.03-seconds pass at 183.62 mph. “I was gaining on him, but I wasn’t really sure I would catch up,” Halsey said. “It was very, very close at the finish line.”

In Extreme 10.5, which refers to the cars’ relatively narrow 10.5-inch-wide rear slicks, Gorman and opponent David Janes made identical 4.41-seconds runs, but Gorman got the win again based on his better reaction time at the start. “It was one of those deals where I knew I’d have to get him on the (starting) tree,” the former commercial pilot said. “Fortunately, that worked out just great for me, not so great for him.”

In just his second ADRL national event, Procopio ran 4.33 seconds at 160.54 mph to handily defeat T.T. Jones in the final round of Pro Extreme Motorcycle action. “My crew chief made a few changes right before that run and to be honest, I wasn’t so sure about them, but it turns out he was right and I had nothing to worry about,” he said.

The ADRL returns to action Apr. 25-26, with the 2nd annual Shelor.com Spring Drags at Tulsa Raceway Park in Tulsa, OK.

PSCA Opens 2008 Season this weekend

The Accufab Racing Team which now features not only the 2002 Mercury Cougar of John Mihovetz but also the black 1957 Chevrolet of Ed Thornton are looking to place 1st and 2nd at this weekend's PSCA Orme Brothers Spring Break Shootout March 14-16 at AAA Dragway at California Speedway. The Team accomplished that feat at the close of 2007 with Thornton finishing 1st in the Hughes Performance Pro Street Championship followed closely by Mihovetz.

"Last year we were consistent in eliminations and we had an average ET of 6.57 when someone was next to us for the entire season," commented Thornton the 4 time champ. "But we need to step up our game for 2008 there are many cars that can run close to us and a couple that are better like John (Mihovetz)."

The Team has spent the offseason going over both entries with a fine tooth comb. Mihovetz was able to test his car first at the NHRA Winternationals and the hard work paid off with a great 6.58 which was posted with the throttle closed by 5 seconds and the parachute out.

"It was on a hell of a run," explained Mihovetz. "But I didnt want to whack my index and I had already passed the guy in the other lane. I cant wait for this weekend so I dont have to let off!"
Mihovetz incrementals indicate that he was at least .05 seconds quicker to half track with a 4.100 than his PSCA ET Record run of 6.35.

As for the 57 Chevy the car has been getting a preseason makeover at FASTMotorsports where a new GP Motorsports wiring harness coupled with a few other new parts are expected to yield lower elapsed times and higher speeds.

"The car has been in my shop since January and we have essentially retrained ourselves to forget all we took for granted with this car and just take it piece by piece looking for issues," explained Shane Tecklenburg tuner for both teams. "We have found some areas of the car that were severely lacking and holding us back last year. One example is that when we put the 519 in the car last year we could not get the clutch to lock up. If you notice the car did not run big speed in the last few races. We were slipping about 200 rpm in the lights on each run. On our car at 220 we are about 37 MPH per 1000 driveshaft rpm with the current gear and tire growth. Essentially we had more engine than we had clutch. When we tried to step the clutch up - we would shake the tires. We have found something that we think will allow us to use all the power we can make and have the clutch lock properly which should bring our top speed back up."

The Accufab Racing Team would like to thank the following partners who make our racing team successful. Mickey Thompson Tires and Wheels, Lamb Components, Precision Turbo and Engine, SCE Head Gaskets, Isky Cams, Brodix Cylinder Heads, Borla, Shaun Hyland Motorsports, Sinister Race Cars and Lenco Transmissions.

The Acccufab Racing Team is set to take to the track on Friday March 14 at around noon. Gates open at 8am on Friday March 14th with test n tune from 12pm - 6pm Saturday, March 15th... Gates open at 7am, with Time Trials and Qualifying from 9am - 5pm

Sunday, March 16th... Gates open at 7am, with Bracket Time Trials at 9am followed by all class eliminations through 5pm

MM Photos

With the Shoemaker news dominating headlines for the 50th March Meet, it's difficult to take much more out of this major event on the noatalgia drag race calendar. So it's with a heavy heart HH offers up a small photo feature courtesy Joel Gelfand and DragRaceUSA.com

Message from Chris Blair
As many of you might have heard, John Shoemaker was killed in an accident at the March Meet this past weekend.

John only raced at the new track a couple of times but was a huge supporter of Top Alcohol racing. He was a regular competitor in Division 6 when I began as a division director and was well liked by any racer, crewmember or fan who ever met him.

He stayed competitive in the sport until rule changes made it impossible for his low budget team to run competitively. He then made the move to nostalgia drag racing and was a big supporter of Goodguys events and match races up and down the coast.

He will be missed.

Chris Blair
Vice President - Racing Operations
Las Vegas Motor Speedway

As I was about to finish up some other work and do a big update here tomorrow or Monday I simply have to put up some very, very sad news. We lost Top Fuel veteran John Shoemaker today at Bakersfield. Of 'American Eagle' alky and nitro dragster fame, John will never be forgotten as the guy who waved the Canadian flag out the cockpit backing up from his burnouts - here at Mission and Ashcroft. Perhaps my favorite memory of John was a very late night pit walk around at The Patch, he telling me all kinds of wonderful nitro stories of the old days. Shoemaker was one of the four Nostalgia Fuelers that ran at Mission last August.

To his wife Judee, their many friends, family and fans, my most sincere condolences. This is a big loss and one that so many of us will go to sleep thinking about tonight.

Sacramento tv news report

accident link bio

New Mission site is live. Lotsa loose ends to tie up, so will be another couple of days before you see much

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