Big smiles are well deserved. 

At home (Edmonton) in the shop.

Joey and drag racing icon Roland Leong taken at Joey's Place. Too cool. 

The following words (sent to Joey by email) are from another drag racing icon Gordie Bonin. 

Roland Leong "The Hawaiian"

Joey

You and Ron Hodgson have so helped get our pal and dear friend back in the spot light; Thank you! Yeah, when I saw pics of Roland in the car I smirked; and knew it was at least a hundred years since he put her off the end at Long Beach.
He tells the story best. He makes his ONLY pass at The Beach and goes into the weeds…

Keith Black tells him-“Roland, how am I ever going to tell your mother that I killed you? You need to find a driver. I know this painter in the Valley, his name is Prudhommer…”
GODSPEED & RIP Mr. Black----you so changed so many lives

240 Gordie Bonin

Getting ready- starting line.

Joey Place Race Team: Joey and the team compete as booked as "Exhibitions Cars" and as part of a "Nostalgia Funny Car Series."
To see and learn more about the club go to Rocky Mountain Nostalgia Funny Cars http://rockymountainnostalgiafunnycars.com 
Joey's Place Racing: 1969 Pro-Nostalgia Corvette Funny Car.
Body: 1969 Corvette
Chassis: Uyehara Race Car
Engine: 555 cubic inch Chev
Transmission: 3 speed Lenco
Rear End: Strange 9 1/2 Top Leader
Driver: Joey Steckler
Crew Chief Lee Hauff
Engine by Automotive Machine Service

Joey and his team competed at the March Meet, Bakerfield California. They competed well and landed themselves in the final round with the best competition in North America. 

NHRA Hot Rod Reunion 2011

Joey and Joey’s Place Race Team made the 4000-mile round trip to Bakersfield California to compete in the prestigious 2011 NHRA Hot Rod Reunion/Race. They had a great time competing and being a part of the three-day event where over 50,000 people attended. Some of the best racers from Canada, USA and Australia attended this race. Joey’s Place team looks forward to being invited back next year.

Winners at the Rocky Mountain Nationals!!!!!

2013 IHRA Rocky Mountain Nationals Joey and the Joey’s Place Team won the 2013 IHRA Rocky Mountain Nationals, Canada’s largest drag race.
The team qualified a disappointing #14 yet came out the #1 qualifier in round one. In the finals, Joey had a .04 sec advantage off the line and won by .05 sec at the stripe

Joey received the 2010 year end Championship award at the Edmonton River Cree Casino from Darrell of Trail Tire / Mickey Thompson Tires.
Also present with Joey is his team Shelly, Craig, Harley, and crew chief Lee.

Canada’s Biggest Drag Race Event Joey and the team are feeling confident and happy after winning the first big race of the year in Ashcroft B.C.; as well as running very well in a Chicago shoot out in Calgary. To be in the final round at any national event is both an accomplishment and a great memory.

Edmonton Motor Dealer Show

Joey’s Place Race Team in Bakersfield California:Joey and his team along with six other race teams from Edmonton made the long haul to Bakersfield California to compete at the NHRA Hot Rod Reunion. Out of the 6 teams – 4 funny cars made the very competitive show.

Joey qualified in the #6 spot out of 24 cars in his class. He made it all the way to the final round. Unfortunately, Joey went out of shape, took out a center cone and lost. All things considered, the team was very happy with the results and the memories from their weekend.

Joey and his Iron Man Trophy for winning Pro-Nostalgia Funny Car at the IHRA Rocky Mountain Nationals.

Joey and his Iron Man Trophy for winning Pro-Nostalgia Funny Car at the IHRA Rocky Mountain Nationals.

Canada’s Biggest Drag Race Event Joey and the team are feeling confident and happy after winning the first big race of the year in Ashcroft B.C.; as well as running very well in a Chicago shoot out in Calgary. To be in the final round at any national event is both an accomplishment and a great memory.

NHRA Hot Rod Reunion 2011
Joey and Joey’s Place Race Team made the 4000-mile round trip to Bakersfield California to compete in the prestigious 2011NHRA Hot Rod Reunion/Race. They had a great time competing and being a part of the three-day event where over 50,000 people attended. Some of the best racers from Canada, USA and Australia attend and this race and Joey’s Place team looks forward to being invited back next year.

Joey's first race Car was a full tube chassis pro-stock legal buid by Brad Clarige of Competition Enterprises. Thanks Brad. Always appreciated-Joey

Legendary Kenny Youngblood's rendering of the funny car. Thanks Kenny

Deepest thanks and graditude to our major sponsor.