Hot August Night in Medford Brings Out Super Slick Track!

The Capitol car on the run in Medford under the lighs! Photo by Dennis Volmer.

Wow, what a crazy weekend in Medford! In spite of an unknown transmission problem that must have happened in Bremerton when the engine went to the moon on the second pass, I had to drive the car in second gear only and really had to pedal it at midtrack. The track was like glass but slippery, and it was a white knucle ride under the lights on both passes! We did, however, qualify for the B Final and were preparing the car for the final round when we found out they called the race after some close calls with the wall due to the track conditions, which was likely caused by the extreme heat.

It was still a great weekend in Medford, and left to my own devices, I was going to make that final run everything else be damned. I needed something to salvage the season and was willing to take my chances and through caution to the wind. Thanks to Tony Lones, who was on his game and the Bee-Line himself Frank Miller who helped us this weekend. Also, thanks to Brent Jones and a big congrats to him for winning the Championship!

BTW Justin and his staff did a great job running this event. Sometimes the track conditions are out of anyone's control even at a national event. The heat had a lot to do with it. They even sprayed the track before we went out there. Justin did the responsible thing and called it when they did. We love Medford and will be back next year.

Capitol Team Finally Gets Down the Track in Bremerton

The Capitol car making a hit in Bremerton Photo by Don Cobra.

After weeks no make that months the Capitol car finally got down the track at Bremerton Raceway near Seattle. It has been a trying season thus far with death by a thousand paper cuts. But that is all in the rear view mirror now. Still, Bremerton was not without its problem. After a great pass in round one, we pulled a rocker stud but was able to fix it. In round two some how the two step got unplugged and it killed first gear at the hit. Still just like the Beavers, we made progress whith the first pass. Special thanks to Tony Lones, Bernie Plourd, Brent Jones, and Mark Dooley.

Capitol Dragster Displayed at Vintage Texaco Station!

The Capitol car Displayed at the vintage Texaco Station at Powerland in Brooks

The Capitol Team participated in a nice show on a beautiful fall day out at Powerland in Brooks. The main area was full even at 930 AM, so Tony suggested we put the car in front of the vintage Texaco gas station which was at the gateway into the park. What a great idea for a photo shoot and the car still got a lot of love! It made a big show look even bigger. A giant thanks once again to Tony Lones for the great help as always. Also, thanks to Paul Finister for having us!

Capitol Racing Winds Down Year with Local Holiday Events!

The Capitol car will be back at Bauman Farms in October along with other Halloween events.

During the month of October The Capitol Auto Group Rocketeer Dragster will be displayed at three fall events including the popular Fall Fun Festival at Bauman Farms near Gervis, "Trunk or Treat" at Volcanoes Stadium. The final fall event was another "Trunk or Treat" this time at Court Street Christian Church. Finally, in December the Capitol Dragster will participate in the Festival of Lights Christmas Parade in Keizer

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