Atco Raceway's Quick 8 started this Sunday with a light field (5 cars). Not sure
if it is a little early in the season or the possibility of rain showers and
temps in the 50's that kept some racers from showing. We did see Joe Newsham lay
down a 6.81 @ 216 with his Mustang in the first round. 

Qualifying
video http://ywnv.vidiac.com/video/9f364b6f-c24b-4710-8ef5-9a7d016bc772.htm

Newsham
went to the Finals against Charlie Dolbin and won the first Event of the
year. 
 Eliminations video with Joe in the Winners Circle speaking 
http://ywnv.vidiac.com/video/f8bc9120-3ef0-4483-a498-9a7d01610719.htm

Also
Sunday we had an added treat (because of rain on Saturday) the East Coast
Stock/Superstock Associations season wheel standing season opener 

Today's classic You Tube video moment features fast doorslammer racing
from Atlanta Speedshop Dragway in Georgia. A few race cars have crashed
along the storied eighth mile over the years. Those who were around in
the formative years will recognize the Mustang in the opposite lane as
the former Rickie Smith entry driven by Thomas Jackson.

Today's classic You Tube video moment features fast doorslammer racing
from Atlanta Speedshop Dragway in Georgia. A few race cars have crashed
along the storied eighth mile over the years. Those who were around in
the formative years will recognize the Mustang in the opposite lane as
the former Rickie Smith entry driven by Thomas Jackson.

Today's classic You Tube video moment features the legendary 1984 NHRA
Cajun Nationals crash between Funny Car drivers Ed "Ace" McCulloch and
John Collins. The safety procedures weren't as advanced as today but
even we're wondering about the horse rider coming to the rescue.

Today's classic You Tube video moment features Sportsman final rounds from the 1979 NHRA World Finals at the now defunct Ontario Motor Speedway. Check out some of the winning names like Amy Faulk, Bob Newberry and Billy Williams.

Atascadero, California-based reader Troy Berg scored the winner in our later informal "Name The Caption" competition. 

Atascadero, California-based reader Troy Berg scored the winner in our later informal "Name The Caption" competition. 

Today's classic You Tube video moment features Raymond Beadle's Blue Max rollover during the 1982 NHRA Gatornationals. In watching this excellent Diamond P/NHRA clip, it's not hard to see why Beadle was a fan favorite.

Today's classic You Tube video moment features Raymond Beadle's Blue Max rollover during the 1982 NHRA Gatornationals. In watching this excellent Diamond P/NHRA clip, it's not hard to see why Beadle was a fan favorite.

Today's classic You Tube video moment features vintage Shirley Muldowney and Don Garlits.