This photo traces back to the early
80's when the inter-state rivalry between Firebird and Pocatello was
one of the big highlights of every season. Known as the Gem State
Series, we would annually make one trip to the eastern side of the
state back in the day when Intermountain or Drag City were still up
and running. Actually we'd race once in Pocatello and once at
Firebird. It was quite the battle as both sides of the state wanted
bragging rights as to who had the best racers in Idaho. Sadly, the
Gem State races came to a end when the eastern Idaho facility closed
up shop. It's kind of fun looking back. Do you notice any current
day racers in this photo? Look closely and you'll see (l to r): Doug
Strunk, Joe Witherspoon, Kevin Griffiths, Scott Lemen, Shayne
Schaefer, Chet VandeWater, Kevin Shumway, Tim Wallace and an
assortment of others.