Thunder in the Pipes
February 03, 2012 Part 3: 'Hey Doner, where are you going to get 64 Funny Cars?
This event was so big it was often called, "Woodstock on Wheels." It was truly drag racing showmanship at its very best.
January 01, 2012 Part 2: 64 Funny Cars -- Time for an edge-of-your-seat final
Before we fully venture into the era of 64 Funny Cars, we need to see what took place in that amazing final at the last Seafair Funny Car Championships.
December 08, 2011 Part 1: 64 Funny Cars -- One man's concept
In the early '70s, Bill Doner needed something to breathe life into Seattle International Raceway.
November 12, 2011 Light 'em up
Written by Jim Rockstad, ColumnistEditor's Note: Jim Rockstad's career in motorsports began in 1957 at an airport drag strip in Shelton, Washington, that kindled a love for the sport that lasted until he retired at age 58. During that time period, Rockstad climbed the ladder in multiple aspects of drag racing, first as a pit crew member, then as a race car owner/driver, and onto his position as General Manager of International Raceways, where he ran four separate racetracks in the Northwest.
