Personal Bests: 2023 NHRA Topeka through St. Louis

Steve Klemetti provides new entries and new personal best elapsed times and speeds from 2023 NHRA Topeka, Brainerd, St. Louis, Reading, Charlotte, and Indianapolis. New Entries Class Driver Best ET Speed Year Track PMD Nick Januik 6.138 237.13 2023 BRAINERD PMD Nick Januik 7.789 123.85 2023 … [Read more...]

Motorsports Newsletter 9/30/23

By Richard Parks Corrections & Apologies Department: I received several conflicting notices on the book signing of Lou Hart's new book on Roland Leong and the famous "Hawaiian" Top Fuel dragster. If I have erred and directed you to the wrong event, please accept my apology. I called Tina Van … [Read more...]

Motorsports Newsletter 9/22/23

By Richard Parks 1) EDITOR: Press releases are reduced in size. Most readers' comments are reduced as well to stay within the limited space in the newsletter. Sometimes the information is so interesting that I "serialize" it in several future newsletters. But sometimes that is not possible, and a … [Read more...]

Motorsports Newsletter 9/15/23

By Richard Parks EDITOR: I know the newsletter is longer than normal, that's because I did some work on my email list and generated more comments. Use the newsletter to keep in touch with old friends, share news and just enjoy memories of motorsports. 1) The 2023 NHRA Youth & Education … [Read more...]

Motorsports Newsletter 9/08/23

By Richard Parks 1) Editor: SOS, that means HELP to you Navy vets. I must figure out how to move small photos (in KG size that is) over to one newsletter. I've tried to learn, and manage ONE at a TIME, but am not a whiz at photos. Perhaps a soft-hearted reader will help me learn. I have lots of … [Read more...]

Motorsports Newsletter 9/02/23

By Richard Parks 1) I want to note the recent passing of west coast drag race legend, Buck Kinney. Many may remember Buck's line of "Special" Chevrolets which he raced up and down the west coast beginning in the 1960's and carrying on through the 1990's. A lifelong resident of British Columbia, … [Read more...]

Motorsports Newsletter 8/27/23

By Richard Parks 1) Hal Canode: Ohio George Montgomery passed away today, after a long illness, RIP George. Mike Dakin: George passed away early this morning, August 24, 2023, pretty sure he was 90. Jim Kerr: Sad to report that Facebook reports that we lost George today. Prayers and cards … [Read more...]

Motorsports Newsletter 8/20/23

By Richard Parks 1) We lost a good one today. I just got the phone call we never hope to receive. Godspeed Adrian Murray. Services are planned for this Friday 8/18 at the Toby Cemetery in Marble Falls (TX). Arrangements are being handled by Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home. Please confirm the details … [Read more...]

Motorsports Newsletter 8/16/23

By Richard Parks 1) The debate goes on. Bob Storck raised the issue: "I'm sure that many who appreciate your great words are older and more visually impaired than I. How about making your info more readable and increase line spacing slightly and enlarge your font one size. My email client makes … [Read more...]

Motorsports Newsletter 8/12/23

By Richard Parks 1) From https://kustomrama.com/wiki/Andy_Brizio. Andy Brizio (1932-1 August 2023) was a prominent figure in the world of hot rodding and a revered icon within the Northern California Hot Rod community. He was affectionately known as "The Godfather" and gained recognition for his … [Read more...]