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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Tommy Ivo (M) from Burbank, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 714 ) 1959 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: AA/D, Div: 7
"Ivo" Owned by Tommy Ivo from Burbank, California USA Crew Chief: Tommy Ivo
'59 Dragster by Kent Fuller | Powered by Supercharged Gas 467 Buick Nailhead (twins) by Tommy Ivo with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 8.330 at Long Beach CA 1959         1/4 Mile MPH: 180.00 at Half Moon Bay CA 1959
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1959 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 100.0, MPH 100.0    Entry is 0.82475 times average ET and 1.23288 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1959 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.330 ET, 180.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 8.270 ET, 153.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 6.535 ET, 115.20 MPH   
1959 Average: 1/4 Mile: 10.100 ET, 146.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 8.410 ET, 142.86 MPH 1/8 Mile: 7.380 ET, 99.20 MPH
1959 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 11.870 ET, 124.23 MPH 1000 Ft. 8.830 ET, 136.06 MPH 1/8 Mile: 8.225 ET, 89.01 MPH
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Notes: Unblown Buicks mounted side by side. 87 inch Kent Fuller chassis
Submitted by Lee Schelin, Last updated on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, 12:12:29 AM by Lee Schelin.
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Motor Trend Jack Chrisman (M) from Compton, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 162 ) 1958 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: AA/D, Div: 7
"Mailliard Automotive Engineering-Jones-Chrisman" Owned by Chuck Jones & Joe Malliard from Long Beach, California USA Crew Chief: Chuck Jones & Joe Mailliard
'58 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Gas 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 9.050 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 162.00 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1958 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 100.0, MPH 94.12    Entry is 0.83796 times average ET and 1.23128 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1958 Records: 1/4 Mile: 9.050 ET, 166.05 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1958 Average: 1/4 Mile: 10.800 ET, 131.57 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1958 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 12.550 ET, 114.23 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Paul Nicolini and Harry Duncan sold their temperamental Sidewinder in 1958 to Chuck Jones from Orange, and Joe Mailliard, from Long Beach. They divided the labor, Jones handling the chassis, and Mailliard was the tuner. They got Jack Chrisman to be the driver. One of the first outings was at Santa Ana on Aug 17, where Chrisman turned 9.89 at 147.55 mph. On Sep 20 at Lions, he won Top Eliminator with 9.96 at 149.25 mph. The next day at Santa Ana, he took Top Eliminator with 10.11 at 151,57 mph. On Oct 11 at Lions, he won Top Eliminator with best times of 9.67 at 152.02 mph. A week later, at Lions, he ran 9.59 at 154.37 mph. They were periodically plagued with flinging chains, a common occurrence with sidewinder dragsters. On Nov 1 at Lions, they broke in a new engine, clocking 9.96 and 155.44 mph before the end of the meet. On Nov 23 at Lions, they closed out the year with 9.86 at 151.00 mph. Photo: "Crazy World of Sideways Sidewinder Dragsters," Motor Trend (Apr 13, 2017) - MB
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, March 18, 2023, 08:10:51 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Glen Ward
Photog Web 		Glen Ward (M) from Westminster, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1958 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: AA/D, Div: 7
"Howard's Cams Special/Howard Racing Cams" Owned by Phil Johnson from San Fernando, California USA Crew Chief: Howard Johansen
Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Gas 613 Chevrolet (twins) by Howard Johansen with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 9.100 at Bakersfield Drag Strip, Famoso, CA/Dec. 7, 1958         1/4 Mile MPH: 166.05 at Bakersfield Drag Strip, Famoso, CA/Dec. 7, 1958
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1958 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 98.56, MPH 100.0    Entry is 0.84259 times average ET and 1.26207 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1958 Records: 1/4 Mile: 9.050 ET, 166.05 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1958 Average: 1/4 Mile: 10.800 ET, 131.57 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1958 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 12.550 ET, 114.23 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: According to MotorTrend writer Rob Kinnan, the renowned twin-engine dragster that obliterated the AA/GD records in 1960 had its debut in 1958. Kinnan wrote, "Cam, crankshaft, and cylinder head manufacturer Howard Johansen's twin-engine rail ran a pair of poked and stroked 283 Chevys and sat in a rigid, homebuilt, 100-inch-wheelbase chassis. The car was built in 1958, originally with three two-barrels on each engine and weighing 1,350 pounds. After a few outings in that configuration, they stuck on two 4/71 blowers (each with four Stromberg 97 carbs), then put single AFBs on the blowers and finally two-hole Hilborn injectors by 1960." That is mostly correct. The right engine was 283 cubic inches, but the left engine was 330 inches or a total of 613 cubic inches. The dragster was owned, tuned, and built by Howard Johansen. By the end of December 1958, Phil Johnson owned the dragster, Johansen did the tuning, and Glen Ward was the driver. Ward wasn't the first driver, though. At its first outing at Long Beach, Lonnie Butts was driving. On its first pass, the dragster did a giant wheelstand. Butts didn't want any part of that, so they put the dragster on the trailer and looked for another driver. Glen Ward, a barber, had been driving a gas Oldsmobile dragster, and he jumped at their offer to have him drive the dual-engine dragster. They put him behind the wheel at a race at Lions on Nov. 16. They also put two 4/71 GMC superchargers on the engines for the first time, with good effect. Ward got top eliminator with 9.85 at 155.44 mph. The following week at Lions, he didn't get top eliminator because a rod got shoved through the pan on the right side engine. He did get the top time/speed of the meet with 9.84 at 155.70 mph. After repairing the engine, they towed the car to Bakersfield, and that's where the car showed its potential. Running with leveled carbs atop the blowers, he set a new world ET record of 9.10 and a track record of 166.05 mph. They would replace the carb set-up at the beginning of 1959 with Hilborn injectors. Ward would be the car's driver for the next year and a half before Jack Chrisman took the reins. Photo: Early Drag Racing Photos, p. 52, in Jalopy Journal, The H.A.M.B. -- MB
Submitted by Mel Bashore, Last updated on Monday, October 23, 2023, 06:12:32 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Bill Martin (M) from Burbank, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1956 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: AA/D, Div: 7
"400 Jr." Owned by Bill Martin from Burbank, California USA Crew Chief: Bill Martin
Dragster by Wordief | Powered by Supercharged Gas 362 Chevrolet with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 9.730 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 156.00 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1956 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 100.0, MPH 100.0    Entry is 0.84315 times average ET and 1.24800 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1956 Records: 1/4 Mile: 9.730 ET, 156.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1956 Average: 1/4 Mile: 11.540 ET, 125.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1956 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 13.350 ET, 108.05 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, January 14, 2012, 01:06:13 AM by Super Crew.
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© William Abel Lloyd Scott (M) from Long Beach, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1955 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: Top Eliminator, Div: 7
"Howard-Weiand Spl. / Bustle Bomb" Owned by Lloyd Scott from Long Beach, California USA Crew Chief: Lloyd Scott
'55 Dragster by Lloyd Scott | Powered by Carbureted Gas 739 Olds/Cadillac (twins) with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 10.480 at Great Bend KS 10/55         1/4 Mile MPH: 152.02 at San Fernando CA 10/55
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1955 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 100.0, MPH 100.0    Entry is 0.84516 times average ET and 1.22924 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1955 Records: 1/4 Mile: 10.480 ET, 152.02 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1955 Average: 1/4 Mile: 12.400 ET, 123.67 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1955 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 14.300 ET, 107.09 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: The car debuted on 5/23/55 after two years of construction. Sported two engines: an Olds mounted in front and a Cadillac behind the rear axle. Set speed records in 1955 as follows: 151.07 on 8/20/55 at Lawrenceville, Ill. (first dragster over 150), 10.48/151.00 on 10/01/55 at Great Bend, Kansas (first NHRA Nationals), and 152.02 on 10/09/55 at San Fernando. I took this photo at the "World Series of Drag Racing" at a WWII airport in Lawrenceville, Ill., in 1955. - WA and TH | 1,800-lb. The tube-frame car had swing axles and four-wheel disc brakes. Both engines were carbureted gas burners. Front-mounted 348" Olds turned second and 3rd gears through a Ford trans; the behind-the-axle 391" Cadillac was direct drive. Both drove a standard rear end comprised of two spliced-together front halves of a Model A diff, now facing in opposite directions. The unique driving method: Scott would rev the Olds and leave the line in second gear with the Cad out back engaged via the in-out, but off and not running. The Cad would fire in the first few feet off the line, and two seconds later, a timed hydraulic cylinder opened the throttles wide. Results attest the odd couple Olds/Cad complemented one another well, unlike many early two-engine experiments. The uniquely engineered combination made the Bustle Bomb one of the first dragsters that could run the big top-end numbers and ET too. The subject of a multi-page feature in the 10/55 issue of Hot Rod. - RT | The first official car over 150, Lloyd Scott 8/20/55 - 151.00, then 152.02 - fastest speed of all time. After Losinski went 151.26 (not 151.07 for Scott); carbs on gas. - Bret Kepner/Bill discussion on the first cars over 150, 7/23
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, July 20, 2023, 10:28:59 PM by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Calvin Rice (M) from Santa Ana, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1957 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: Top Eliminator, Div: 7
"J.E. Riley & Sons" Owned by J.E. Riley & Mel Dobbs from Santa Ana, California USA Crew Chief: J.E. Riley & Mel Dobbs
'55 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Gas 354 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 9.330 at Pomona CA 3/03/57         1/4 Mile MPH: 159.29 at Pomona CA 3/03/57
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1957 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 100.0, MPH 100.0    Entry is 0.84818 times average ET and 1.21069 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1957 Records: 1/4 Mile: 9.330 ET, 159.29 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1957 Average: 1/4 Mile: 11.000 ET, 131.57 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1957 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 12.670 ET, 114.23 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Rice was at Pomona on March 3, where he reset the track speed record. There were five dragsters there but most broke or had issues. Calvin ran a 153.32 warm-up pass. That was followed by a 9.69/155.79 and, finally, a 9.33/159.29. On gas.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Friday, January 28, 2022, 08:30:57 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) John Sharrigan (M) from Allston, Massachusetts USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 69) 1958 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: Top Eliminator, Div: 1
"NoMads/Mirror Glaze Special" Owned by John Sharrigan from Allston, Massachusetts USA Crew Chief: John Sharrigan
'58 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Gas 354 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 9.185 at Charlestown Dragway, RI/Oct. 5, 1958         1/4 Mile MPH: 148.51 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1958 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 96.13, MPH 74.56    Entry is 0.85046 times average ET and 1.12875 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1958 Records: 1/4 Mile: 9.050 ET, 166.05 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1958 Average: 1/4 Mile: 10.800 ET, 131.57 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1958 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 12.550 ET, 114.23 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Photo in Drag News, 11/29/58, p. 1 - MB
Submitted by Greg Sharrigan, Last updated on Friday, October 20, 2023, 07:30:18 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Columbia State Setto Postoian (M) from Detroit, Michigan USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1958 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: AA/D, Div: 3
"Mark 2" Owned by Setto Postoian from Detroit, Michigan USA Crew Chief: Setto Postoian
'58 Dragster by Setto Postoian | Powered by Supercharged Gas 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 9.210 at Quad City Drag Strip, Cordova, IL/Aug. 24, 1958         1/4 Mile MPH: 161.00 at Chester Drag Strip, SC/Nov. 29, 1958
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1958 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 95.42, MPH 92.67    Entry is 0.85278 times average ET and 1.22368 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1958 Records: 1/4 Mile: 9.050 ET, 166.05 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1958 Average: 1/4 Mile: 10.800 ET, 131.57 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1958 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 12.550 ET, 114.23 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Real name Serrop. Car named after his son.; Photo: Columbia State, Nov. 27, 1958 - MB
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, September 11, 2022, 08:56:00 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Jay Cheatham (M) from Sunnyvale, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1958 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: A/D, Div: 7
"Pearson Olds" Owned by Jay Cheatham & George Rodriguez from Sunnyvale, California USA Crew Chief: George Rodriguez
'58 Dragster by Owner | Powered by Injected Gas 461 Oldsmobile with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 9.300 at Oklahoma City State Fairgrounds Drag Strip/Aug. 29, 1958         1/4 Mile MPH: 150.50 at Half Moon Bay Drag Strip, CA/Aug. 24, 1958
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1958 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 92.85, MPH 77.45    Entry is 0.86111 times average ET and 1.14388 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1958 Records: 1/4 Mile: 9.050 ET, 166.05 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1958 Average: 1/4 Mile: 10.800 ET, 131.57 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1958 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 12.550 ET, 114.23 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Algon-injected 461" Olds in a light 92" owner-built chassis. This car, photographed in late '58, was featured in the March '59 issue of Hot Rod. The article quoted unattributed times of 9.48/150.0. Cheatham was a favorite to take Top Eliminator honors at the '58 NHRA Nationals at Oklahoma City but narrowly lost the A/D class semifinal to eventual Top Eliminator Cyr & Hopper. He was killed six months later in a crash at the March Meet at Bakersfield when his rail somersaulted in the traps after striking a marker barrel. - RT Oklahoma City, Okla. 9/58 (NHRA Nationals); Cheatham proved a formidable opponent throughout the season. On Feb. 16 at Kingdon, he ran 145.17 mph. On Apr. 27 at Half Moon Bay, he took TE with 136.36 mph. He set a track record in B Open Gas at Little Bonneville in San Jose of 137 mph on May 4. He turned 134 mph at Half Moon Bay on May 11. On June 1 at Kingdon, he ran 136.88 mph. He took TE at Little Bonneville on June 15 with 135.35 mph. He took another TE victory at Half Moon Bay on July 13 with 141.95 mph. He set another strip record at Little Bonneville and won TE honors with 141.5 mph. On Aug. 10 at Half Moon Bay, he set a world record with 9.56 at 143.31 mph. A week later, at Little Bonneville, he upped the track record to 142.85 mph. On Aug. 24, he set an impressive new world record of 9.48 at a mind-blowing 150.50 mph. Those marks and wins set the stage for a very successful showing at the national championships at Oklahoma City, where he was runner-up in the dragster eliminations to winner Ted Cyr. En route to his second-place finish, he beat Art Arfons' Green Monster, Ralph Gonzalez, and Jack Moss. He registered the second fastest time ever on gas with a 9.3 run. Returning from Oklahoma, he entered a 2-day race on Sep. 6/7 at Camp White in Oregon, clocking 9.97 at 144.46 mph. At Half Moon Bay on Sep. 28, he ran 147.29 mph. On Oct. 12 at Half Moon Bay, he registered another good showing with 9.40. He finished the season with wins at Kingdon in B Open Gas on Nov. 2 with 143.31 mph and Dec. 7 with 9.8 at 145.89 mph. Photo: Medford Mail Tribune, Sep. 5, 1958 - MB
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, September 8, 2022, 09:08:07 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Art Chrisman (M) from Compton, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1958 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: A/GD, Div: 7
"Hustler" Owned by Art Chrisman & Frank Cannon from Compton, California USA Crew Chief: Jack Main & Al Hendrickson
'57 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Gas 454 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 9.390 at Gardner Field, Taft, CA/Oct. 26, 1958         1/4 Mile MPH: 163.33 at Riverside Raceway, CA/Sep. 27, 1958
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1958 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 90.28, MPH 96.05    Entry is 0.86944 times average ET and 1.24139 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1958 Records: 1/4 Mile: 9.050 ET, 166.05 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1958 Average: 1/4 Mile: 10.800 ET, 131.57 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1958 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 12.550 ET, 114.23 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: The 1958 season saw the evolution of the iconic Hustler dragster of Chrisman & Cannon from an injected B/GD to a full-bodied A/FD, one of the most famous cars in drag race history. It ran on gas up through when it won the best-engineered car award at the NHRA Nationals at Oklahoma City in late August. They had the fully-enclosed aluminum body with the bullet-shaped front made in time for the March Meet at Bakersfield. It ran in the B/D class without a supercharger or front cowling when it won Top Eliminator at the Santa Ana Gold Cup race on Apr. 20, where it turned 10.76 at 140.97 mph. They had the new front-mounted supercharger on the car when it raced at Lions on June 7, improving their time to 10.28 at 147.29 mph. On June 14 at Lions, Cannon may have collected on his wager with Mickey Thompson as Art ran 152.80 mph in the course of winning Top Eliminator. They had trouble keeping the motor in one piece for several weeks, with a string of blown engines plaguing them in June and into July. But once they got those problems sorted out, they returned to their winning ways and good times (in more ways than one). They went through three rounds at the Nationals at Oklahoma City before getting beaten by Ted Cyr. At the Drag Racers, Inc. world championships at Riverside on Sep. 27, they ran the engine on fuel for the first time. They turned 9.61 at 157.72 mph on their first run on alcohol. In the first round of eliminations, Art beat Pete Ogden, who was driving Romeo Palamides' dragster with a 9.50 at 163.33 mph clocking. In round 2, he beat Hank Vincent's Top Banana with a 9.60 run. The 3rd round was his undoing when he added 20% nitro to the alcohol mix and blew the blower. A blown blower was their undoing at the race at Gardner Field in Taft in Central California, but not before setting a strip record on both ends with 9.39 at 163.33 mph. The year concluded with other uneventful outings, but there was the promise of more good things to come in 1959, including the appearance of a new car-Hustler II. That would turn this car into the fabled Hustler I. Photo: Hot Rod, Jan. 1959 - MB
Submitted by Mel Bashore, Last updated on Friday, August 12, 2022, 07:28:08 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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v Fritz Voigt (M) from California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1955 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: Top Eliminator, Div: 7
"Fritz Voigt" Owned by Fritz Voigt from California USA Crew Chief: Fritz Voigt
Dragster by Fritz Voigt | Powered by Supercharged Gas 354 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 10.790 at Pomona CA 2/12/55         1/4 Mile MPH: 130.66 at Pomona CA 2/12/55
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1955 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 91.92, MPH 62.33    Entry is 0.87016 times average ET and 1.05652 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1955 Records: 1/4 Mile: 10.480 ET, 152.02 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1955 Average: 1/4 Mile: 12.400 ET, 123.67 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1955 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 14.300 ET, 107.09 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: On February 12, Fritz was at Pomona, where he ran 10.79/130.66. His ET was the second-lowest of the meet behind Jim Nelson's 10.78. Blown Gas Top Eliminator. Runner up to Calvin Rice at the 1955 NHRA Nationals in Great Bend, KS, and then finished in Phoenix, AZ, after a rainout.; Photo: George Klass Collection - MB
Submitted by Super Crew, Last updated on Monday, August 1, 2022, 10:43:54 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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LA County Fairground Program Don Little (M) from Anaheim, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1958 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: A/D, Div: 7
"Lindley & Little" Owned by Ken Lindley & Don Little from Anaheim, California USA Crew Chief: Ken Lindley
'57 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Gas 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 9.460 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 158.00 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1958 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 88.28, MPH 88.32    Entry is 0.87593 times average ET and 1.20088 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1958 Records: 1/4 Mile: 9.050 ET, 166.05 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1958 Average: 1/4 Mile: 10.800 ET, 131.57 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1958 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 12.550 ET, 114.23 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Set fastest and quickest times (gas) at San Fernando at 1957 Holiday Meet, per 1/11/58 Drag News. - RT; expected to compete at Santa Ana Gold Cup on 4/20/58; Photo: First Annual L.A. County Fair Automobile Pageant Program, 1959 - Mel Bashore
Submitted by Ron Thums, Last updated on Saturday, March 18, 2023, 08:33:02 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Eric Rickman Ted Cyr (M) from Escondido, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1958 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: AA/D, Div: 7
"Isky Cams Five Cycle Special" Owned by Ted Cyr & Bill Hopper from Escondido, California USA Crew Chief: Ted Cyr
'58 Dragster by Scotty Fenn | Powered by Supercharged Gas 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 9.460 at NHRA Oklahoma City OK 8/31/58         1/4 Mile MPH: 140.62 at Long Beach CA 1/28/58
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1958 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 88.28, MPH 63.12    Entry is 0.87593 times average ET and 1.06878 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1958 Records: 1/4 Mile: 9.050 ET, 166.05 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1958 Average: 1/4 Mile: 10.800 ET, 131.57 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1958 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 12.550 ET, 114.23 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Ted was at Lions on January 18, where he won the race and set Low ET and Top Speed at 10.19/140.62. Won the Top Eliminator title at the 1958 NHRA Nationals with a blown gas dragster. Set Low ET at 9.46 and won over runner-up Al Eshenbaugh in the final with a 10.04/140.62. - Bob Frey; Photo: Hot Rod Deluxe, (Nov. 2018), p. 57 - MB
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, July 3, 2022, 02:05:08 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Tommy Ivo (M) from Burbank, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 714 ) 1960 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: AA/D, Div: 3
"SpeedCraft Twin Buick" Owned by Ron Pellegrini from Chicago, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Tommy Ivo
'59 Dragster by Kent Fuller | Powered by Supercharged Gas 467 Buick Nailhead (twins) by Tommy Ivo with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 8.230 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 193.54 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1960 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 100.0, MPH 100.0    Entry is 0.87927 times average ET and 1.19543 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1960 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.230 ET, 193.54 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 6.535 ET, 139.75 MPH   
1960 Average: 1/4 Mile: 9.360 ET, 161.90 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 7.060 ET, 121.62 MPH
1960 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 10.490 ET, 144.46 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 7.585 ET, 113.20 MPH
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Notes: Unblown Buicks mounted side by side. 87 inch Kent Fuller chassis. Once Ron Pellegrini purchased the Twin Buick from Tom Ivo, it was campaigned as the SpeedCraft Twin Buick. On 2/05/1960, Tommy became the first 8-second run (8.95) on gas. Set new world speed record at 170.45 at Lions on March 13/1960, then reset it at Lions on 4/23/60 at 172.74, and then reset it at 173.07 at Lions on 5/14/60. Did Tom really go 193.54 in 1960?
Submitted by Lee Schelin, Last updated on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, 05:09:42 PM by Lee Schelin.
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Drag News 8/23/58 Tommy Ivo (M) from Burbank, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 714 ) 1958 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: B/D, Div: 7
"Ivo" Owned by Tommy Ivo from Burbank, California USA Crew Chief: Tommy Ivo
'57 Dragster by Kent Fuller | Powered by Injected Gas 393 Buick by Tommy Ivo with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 9.500 at Santa Ana Drag Strip, CA/Aug. 17, 1958         1/4 Mile MPH: 143.76 at San Fernando Drag Strip, CA/Sep. 7, 1958
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1958 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 87.14, MPH 67.67    Entry is 0.87963 times average ET and 1.09265 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1958 Records: 1/4 Mile: 9.050 ET, 166.05 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1958 Average: 1/4 Mile: 10.800 ET, 131.57 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1958 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 12.550 ET, 114.23 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Unblown nailhead Buick, 87-inch Fuller chassis, two-speed LaSalle transmission. - LS | Photo from August '58 meet, 8/23/58 Drag News. Note: We have a claimed ET of 9.145 at San Gabe and a Top Speed of 160.00 at San Fernando, but both marks seem questionable. The Top Speed at the '58 Nationals for A/D was 156.25 - an NHRA record - and for B/D was 130.05. Winning ET for A/D was 10.04 and for B/D was 10.77. - RT
Submitted by Lee Schelin, Last updated on Sunday, July 10, 2022, 08:08:20 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Don Rowe (M) from California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1957 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: A/D, Div: 7
"Itow-Rowe-Gonsalez" Owned by Joe Itow, Don Rowe, Pancho Gonsalez from California USA Crew Chief:
'57 Dragster by Owner | Powered by Injected Gas 389 Cadillac with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 9.700 at San Fernando CA 8/18/57         1/4 Mile MPH: 133.33 at Santa Ana Drag Strip, CA/Aug. 25, 1957
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1957 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 88.91, MPH 53.17    Entry is 0.88182 times average ET and 1.01338 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1957 Records: 1/4 Mile: 9.330 ET, 159.29 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1957 Average: 1/4 Mile: 11.000 ET, 131.57 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1957 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 12.670 ET, 114.23 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Rowe owned the chassis and drove. Pro tennis great Pancho Gonsalez owned the engine. I-T-R team took the world Gas elapsed time record from reigning Buddy Samson's Olds with a 9.70/130.48 run at San Fernando on 8/18/57. Recounted in 8/24/57 Drag News cover story. - RT
Submitted by Ron Thums, Last updated on Sunday, July 24, 2022, 03:08:39 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Pancho Gonzales (M) from California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1957 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: Top Eliminator, Div: 7
"Pancho Gonzales" Owned by Pancho Gonzales from California Crew Chief:
Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Carbureted Gas Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 9.700 at Santa Ana 8/57         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1957 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 88.91, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.88182 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1957 Records: 1/4 Mile: 9.330 ET, 159.29 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1957 Average: 1/4 Mile: 11.000 ET, 131.57 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1957 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 12.670 ET, 114.23 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Famous tennis player who also raced
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Thursday, August 20, 2020, 05:26:42 PM by Danny White.
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Glen Ward
Photog Web 		Glen Ward (M) from Westminster, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1959 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: AA/D, Div: 7
"Howard's Cams Special/Howard Racing Cams" Owned by Phil Johnson from San Fernando, California USA Crew Chief: Howard Johansen
'58 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Gas 613 Chevrolet (twins) by Howard Johansen with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 8.920 at Bakersfield Drag Strip, Famoso, CA/Jan. 4, 1959         1/4 Mile MPH: 174.08 at Bakersfield Drag Strip, Famoso, CA/Mar. 1, 1959
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1959 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 83.33, MPH 91.29    Entry is 0.88317 times average ET and 1.19233 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1959 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.330 ET, 180.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 8.270 ET, 153.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 6.535 ET, 115.20 MPH   
1959 Average: 1/4 Mile: 10.100 ET, 146.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 8.410 ET, 142.86 MPH 1/8 Mile: 7.380 ET, 99.20 MPH
1959 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 11.870 ET, 124.23 MPH 1000 Ft. 8.830 ET, 136.06 MPH 1/8 Mile: 8.225 ET, 89.01 MPH
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Notes: Johansen replaced the carb set-up on top of the blowers with Hilborn injectors to start the season. He also began experimenting with running the engines on straight alcohol. They did that at Bakersfield on Jan. 4, with Ward turning 8.92 at 171.42 mph. The following week, they returned to gas, running at two different tracks on the same day on Jan. 11. In the morning at Lions, Ward set a new track speed record with 162.16 mph at 9.48 seconds. They put the dragster on the trailer and towed to Santa Ana, where Ward promptly took top eliminator with 9.26 at 167.73 mph, both new track records. At Riverside the following week, on Jan. 18, Ward took gas top eliminator with 9.29 at 162.15 mph. They returned to Bakersfield two weeks later to run on straight alcohol again. Ward turned 9.29 at 169.17 mph. Two weeks later, they ran on alcohol again at Riverside, turning 8.94 at 170.45 mph. Then, two weeks later, they returned to Bakersfield and ran 8.93 at 174.08 mph before punching a rod through one of the motors on Mar. 1. This ended their experimenting with alcohol, and for the rest of the year, they only ran on gas. They were making a name in the drag racing world and were paid to come to Chandler Drag Strip in Arizona. Ward took top gas eliminator with a new track record time of 9.12 at 161 mph. Don Garlits beat them for top eliminator, but just by one car length. On Apr. 12 at Lions, they took a class win with 9.36 at 166.35 mph. A week later, at Santa Ana, they ran 9.19 at 157.87 mph on just one motor but blew a rod in the process. They repaired the engines and returned to Santa Ana a month later, getting top eliminator on May 24 with 9.71 at 152.54 mph. Then, they took several months off to prepare for the NHRA Nationals. They went to San Fernando on Aug. 11 for a shakedown run but turned just 9.27 at a slowing 153.58 mph. On about Aug. 20, they left California to go to the Nationals. They towed day and night for two days and got to Oklahoma City, where they entered the Mar-Car Invitational 1,000-foot drag races at the Fairgrounds. During eliminations, he beat the Green Monster with a run of 8.11 at 149.50 mph for the 1,000-foot distance. On the next run, the brakes failed, and Ward tried to broadslide the car, but it ran off the strip, turned over, and was destroyed. Ward was transported to the hospital in serious condition. He recovered, but they had to spend months building another dragster. It wouldn't be ready for Ward to drive until March 1960. Photo: Early Drag Racing Photos, p. 51, in Jalopy Journal, The H.A.M.B. -- MB
Submitted by Mel Bashore, Last updated on Monday, October 23, 2023, 12:17:53 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Jim Hordemann (M) from Spokane, Washington USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1959 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: , Class: A/D, Div: 6
"Top Hat Special" Owned by Jim Hordemann from Spokane, Washington USA Crew Chief:
Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Injected Gas Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 8.952 at Deer Park Airport, Spokane, WA/Aug. 9, 1959         1/4 Mile MPH: 162.79 at Deer Park Airport, Spokane, WA/Sep. 13, 1959
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1959 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 82.42, MPH 74.69    Entry is 0.88634 times average ET and 1.11500 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1959 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.330 ET, 180.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 8.270 ET, 153.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 6.535 ET, 115.20 MPH   
1959 Average: 1/4 Mile: 10.100 ET, 146.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 8.410 ET, 142.86 MPH 1/8 Mile: 7.380 ET, 99.20 MPH
1959 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 11.870 ET, 124.23 MPH 1000 Ft. 8.830 ET, 136.06 MPH 1/8 Mile: 8.225 ET, 89.01 MPH
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Notes: On Apr. 19, Hordemann set both ends of the strip record at Deer Park Airport of 9.75 seconds at 155.17 mph. On May 31 at Deer Park, he set a new track record with 9.5 seconds. He took top eliminator at Deer Park on June 28 with 9.95 at 142.85 mph. He also won the A/D class. On July 11, he became the first Spokane dragster to dip into the nines with a time of 8.96 and speed of 157.53 mph, both track records. They were set at the two-day Northwest Invitational Championships. On July 26, Hordemann became the fastest car in the Northwest with a 161.00 mph run at Deer Park. It took an A/D class win with 9.00 at 161.00 mph. On Aug. 9, he got top eliminator with 8.952 at 161.71 mph. On Sep. 13 at Deer Park, he took another top eliminator win with a high speed of 162.79 mph. Photo: Spokane Chronicle, July 11, 1959 -- MB
Submitted by Mel Bashore, Last updated on Friday, December 15, 2023, 10:56:21 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Modesto Bee Del Thorkelson (M) from Patterson, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1958 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: , Class: B/D, Div: 7
"Del Nero & Thorkelson/Patterson Flying Service" Owned by Charlie Del Nero & Delwyn Thorkelson from Patterson, California USA Crew Chief: Charlie Del Nero
'57 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Carbureted Gas 461 Oldsmobile with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 9.600 at Kingdon Drag Strip, Lodi, CA/Feb. 16, 1958         1/4 Mile MPH: 140.00 at Kingdon Drag Strip, Lodi, CA/Feb. 16, 1958
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1958 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 84.28, MPH 62.22    Entry is 0.88889 times average ET and 1.06407 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1958 Records: 1/4 Mile: 9.050 ET, 166.05 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1958 Average: 1/4 Mile: 10.800 ET, 131.57 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1958 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 12.550 ET, 114.23 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Photo: Modesto Bee, Feb. 20, 1958 - MB
Submitted by Mel Bashore, Last updated on Sunday, September 11, 2022, 08:58:53 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Jack Moss (M) from Amarillo, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1958 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: A/D, Div: 4
"Too Much" Owned by Jack Moss from Amarillo, Texas USA Crew Chief: Jack Moss
'58 Dragster by Jack Moss | Powered by Injected Gas 283 Chevrolet (twins) with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 9.610 at Grand Island Airport, Neb./June 15, 1958         1/4 Mile MPH: 154.97 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1958 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 83.99, MPH 83.93    Entry is 0.88981 times average ET and 1.17785 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1958 Records: 1/4 Mile: 9.050 ET, 166.05 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1958 Average: 1/4 Mile: 10.800 ET, 131.57 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1958 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 12.550 ET, 114.23 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Side-by-side Chevy mills on gas. - RT; Photo: "The 2-Much Twin-Engined Dragster?" The H.A.M.B., jalopyjournal.com - MB
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, March 18, 2023, 02:20:47 AM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Art Arfons (M) from Akron, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1961 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: AA/D, Div: 3
"Green Monster" Owned by Art Arfons from Akron, Ohio USA Crew Chief: Art Arfons
'57 Dragster by Arfons | Powered by Supercharged Gas 1710 Allison by Art Arfons with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 8.359 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 194.00 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1961 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 94.26, MPH 100.0    Entry is 0.89353 times average ET and 1.19827 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1961 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.230 ET, 194.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1961 Average: 1/4 Mile: 9.355 ET, 161.90 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1961 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 10.480 ET, 144.52 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Friday, November 6, 2020, 08:38:56 PM by Super Crew.
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Doug Peterson
Photog Web 		Jim Nelson (M) from Carlsbad, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 11 ) 1959 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: A/D, Div: 7
"Dragmaster" Owned by Jim & Tom Nelson & Dode Martin from Carlsbad, California USA Crew Chief:
'58 Dragster by Dragmaster | Powered by Supercharged Gas 330 Chevrolet with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 9.030 at Detroit Dragway, MI/Sep. 3-7, 1959         1/4 Mile MPH: 163.63 at Santa Ana Drag Strip, CA/Jan. 18, 1959
1000 FT ET: 8.470 at Jaycee Drag Strip, Oklahoma City, OK/Aug. 23, 1959    1000 FT MPH: 138.88 at Jaycee Drag Strip, Oklahoma City, OK/Aug. 23, 1959
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1959 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 80.22, MPH 75.92    Entry is 0.89406 times average ET and 1.12075 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 43.00, MPH 21.30 Entry is 1.00713 times average ET and 0.97214 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1959 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.330 ET, 180.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 8.270 ET, 153.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 6.535 ET, 115.20 MPH   
1959 Average: 1/4 Mile: 10.100 ET, 146.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 8.410 ET, 142.86 MPH 1/8 Mile: 7.380 ET, 99.20 MPH
1959 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 11.870 ET, 124.23 MPH 1000 Ft. 8.830 ET, 136.06 MPH 1/8 Mile: 8.225 ET, 89.01 MPH
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Notes: Right out of the gate, this dragster looked to be something special. It made a good showing at the U.S. Nationals in 1958 at Oklahoma City. In its first outing in '59 at Santa Ana, it clocked 163.63 mph in 9.61, its fastest run of the season. On Feb. 15 at Santa Ana, Nelson took Top Eliminator. On Mar. 8 at San Gabriel, Nelson took Top Eliminator and set track records with 9.70 and 149.25 mph. On Apr. 5 at San Gabriel, it set a strip speed record with 155.97 mph. In early July at Santa Ana, Nelson was seriously injured when he crashed. While he recovered, Dode Martin took over driving duties. He had driven a time or two before, but Nelson had been the primary driver before the crash. At Oklahoma City in August, Martin won top gas eliminator at the Mar-Car 1,000-Foot Invitational, winning a $500 savings bond. Dode drove at the Detroit National Championships, setting a national time mark at 9.03. The success of this original Dragmaster dragster brought success to Martin and Nelson as other racers wanted these well-built chassis. They began building them for the growing drag racing community. Photo: "'50s Drags in Color," Pat Ganahl's Rod & Custom website - MB
Submitted by Mel Bashore, Last updated on Sunday, August 7, 2022, 11:37:58 AM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Mickey Brown (M) from Culver City, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1959 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: A/D, Div: 7
"Quincy Automotive" Owned by Nye Frank & Mickey Brown & Weddle from Venice, California USA Crew Chief:
'58 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Gas 407 Oldsmobile with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 9.040 at Lions Drag Strip, CA/June 20, 1959         1/4 Mile MPH: 163.63 at Santa Maria Dragway, CA/May 3, 1959
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1959 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 79.94, MPH 75.92    Entry is 0.89505 times average ET and 1.12075 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1959 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.330 ET, 180.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 8.270 ET, 153.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 6.535 ET, 115.20 MPH   
1959 Average: 1/4 Mile: 10.100 ET, 146.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 8.410 ET, 142.86 MPH 1/8 Mile: 7.380 ET, 99.20 MPH
1959 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 11.870 ET, 124.23 MPH 1000 Ft. 8.830 ET, 136.06 MPH 1/8 Mile: 8.225 ET, 89.01 MPH
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Notes: Mickey Brown, only 21 years old at the start of the season, was a drag racer on the rise. In '58, he became the first man to go over 150 MPH in a gas dragster. In 1959 he wracked up class wins, TE victories, and set strip and national records racing at tracks in Southern California. May was an especially fruitful month. On May 3 at Santa Maria, he set a strip Top Speed record of 163.63 mph. On May 9 at Lions, he set a strip and national Drag News 1320 speed record of 161.29 mph. Three weeks later, at Lions on May 30, he improved that national record mark with a 161.87 mph clocking. It was evident that young Mickey was an ascending star in the gas dragster ranks. But that came to an abrupt end for the young man on Sep. 12. On that fateful day, Ronnie Scrima and Mort Smith were testing a new short wheelbase (93") dragster at Lions. They had dropped Gene Adams's Oldsmobile engine in the car but were having a hard time getting it down the track. Mickey Brown had left his own Olds-powered dragster at home, and he offered to see if he could drive the car. About 100 feet from the starting line, he lost control and flipped upside down, suffering fatal injuries because his head got outside the confines of the roll bar. Racers remembered him as a kind of wild but fun-loving kid. Photo: "'50s Drags in Color," Pat Ganahl's Rod & Custom website - MB
Submitted by Mel Bashore, Last updated on Monday, August 15, 2022, 12:41:59 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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George Klass Collection Jack Chrisman (M) from Compton, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 162 ) 1959 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: AA/D, Div: 7
"Sidewinder" Owned by Chuck Jones & Joe Malliard from Long Beach, California USA Crew Chief: Chuck Jones & Joe Malliard
'58 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Gas 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 9.040 at Long Beach CA 6/20/59         1/4 Mile MPH: 154.63 at Long Beach CA 6/20/59
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1959 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 79.94, MPH 62.69    Entry is 0.89505 times average ET and 1.05911 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1959 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.330 ET, 180.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 8.270 ET, 153.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 6.535 ET, 115.20 MPH   
1959 Average: 1/4 Mile: 10.100 ET, 146.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 8.410 ET, 142.86 MPH 1/8 Mile: 7.380 ET, 99.20 MPH
1959 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 11.870 ET, 124.23 MPH 1000 Ft. 8.830 ET, 136.06 MPH 1/8 Mile: 8.225 ET, 89.01 MPH
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Notes: Chrisman was at Lions on Jun 20 when he made a pretty amazing run. As he was nearing the lights, the pressure plate blew, which threw off both chains. The car still ran 9.04/154.63.; At the start of the year, Wayne Reed, from Long Beach, joined the others, bringing with him a new motor. On Jan 18 at Lions, they were breaking Reed's new engine, only recording best times of 10.27 and 148.27 mph, but still managed to win Top Eliminator. On Jan 25 at Lions, the engine was doing better, and they clocked 9.63. Photo: George Klass Collection - MB
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, March 18, 2023, 06:21:21 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Don Garlits (M) from Tampa, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 180 / 15) 1963 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: AA/D, Div: 1
"Brief Encounter" Owned by Bob Casseday & Biddy Winward from Wilmington, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Biddy Winward
'63 Dragster by Don Garlits | Powered by Supercharged Gas 413 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.760 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 189.06 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1963 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 100.0, MPH 74.35    Entry is 0.89815 times average ET and 1.07353 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1963 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.760 ET, 202.70 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1963 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.640 ET, 176.11 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1963 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.520 ET, 159.83 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
Racer's Web Site | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Wednesday, November 14, 2012, 11:30:20 PM by John Bockelman.
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Steve Gibbs Tommy Ivo (M) from Glendale, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 714 ) 1962 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: AA/D, Div: 7
"Ivo-Zeuschel Special" Owned by Tommy Ivo from Glendale, California USA Crew Chief: Dave Zeuschel
'61 Dragster by Tommy Ivo | Powered by Supercharged Gas 392 Chrysler Hemi by Tommy Ivo with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.990 at San Gabriel CA 10/27/62         1/4 Mile MPH: 183.66 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1962 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 100.0, MPH 70.88    Entry is 0.89977 times average ET and 1.08035 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1962 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.990 ET, 202.70 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1962 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.880 ET, 170.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1962 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.770 ET, 154.51 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: First gas dragster in the seven second zone. Quickest at the time, but national records were not set at that meet.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, August 21, 2021, 04:24:35 PM by Steve Klemetti.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Mickey Thompson (M) from El Monte, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1958 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: AA/D, Div: 7
"Panorama Special" Owned by Mickey Thompson from El Monte, California USA Crew Chief: Mickey Thompson
'56 Dragster by Mickey Thompson | Powered by Supercharged Gas 354 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 9.720 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 159.00 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1958 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 80.85, MPH 89.77    Entry is 0.90000 times average ET and 1.20848 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1958 Records: 1/4 Mile: 9.050 ET, 166.05 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1958 Average: 1/4 Mile: 10.800 ET, 131.57 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1958 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 12.550 ET, 114.23 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
Racer's Web Site | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, April 12, 2012, 12:18:31 AM by John Bockelman.
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Draglist Files (need photographer) Eddie Hill (M) from Wichita Falls, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 489 ) 1962 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: AA/D, Div: 4
"Double Dragon" Owned by Eddie Hill from Wichita Falls, Texas USA Crew Chief: Eddie Hill
'61 Dragster by Eddie Hill | Powered by Supercharged Gas Pontiac (twins) by Eddie Hill with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 8.000 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 202.70 at Hobbs NM 5/06/62 (NR)
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1962 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 99.43, MPH 100.0    Entry is 0.90090 times average ET and 1.19235 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1962 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.990 ET, 202.70 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1962 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.880 ET, 170.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1962 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.770 ET, 154.51 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: 2 Gas Engines. Hand built. On July 15 at Alton he set a 187.50 gas record.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, 03:54:31 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Art Chrisman (M) from Compton, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 2 ) 1957 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: , Class: B/D, Div: 7
"Chrisman & Cannon" Owned by Art & Jack Chrisman & Frank Cannon from Compton, California USA Crew Chief:
'57 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Injected Gas 454 1957 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 9.930 at Lions Drag Strip, CA/Nov. 24, 1957         1/4 Mile MPH: 146.10 at Morrow Drag Strip, Colton, CA/Dec. 22, 1957
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1957 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 82.03, MPH 76.20    Entry is 0.90273 times average ET and 1.11044 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1957 Records: 1/4 Mile: 9.330 ET, 159.29 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1957 Average: 1/4 Mile: 11.000 ET, 131.57 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1957 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 12.670 ET, 114.23 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: In 1957, Frank Cannon had a '55 T-Bird that he had been racing (and winning with) at Santa Ana, using a 312ci supercharged Ford engine. But in a quest to go quicker, he built a 454ci Hilborn-injected Chrysler Hemi. He got the help of the Chrisman brothers to hop it up and squeeze it into his T-Bird. It was really flying with the new engine. There are differing accounts of how Cannon teamed up with Chrisman in their joint dragster venture. Both stories involve a wager that Mickey Thompson purportedly made with Cannon (either for $100 or $300) about the feasibility of his engine being able to power a gas dragster over 150 mph. One story was that Cannon had a conversation with Mickey before going to the Chrismans to propose putting his engine into a dragster they were building. The other story had it that the wager was made after the Chrismans and Cannon had already established their joint venture and were already in the process of putting Cannon's Chrysler into their new dragster chassis. Whichever account is accurate (if at all), the dragster, which would evolve into the fabled Hustler, entered Lions' 2nd anniversary meet on Nov. 10. At this time, it lacked the front bullet-shaped aluminum body that it would acquire in 1958. Fifteen fast gas dragsters entered the big Lions meet, including Lefty Mudersbach, Jack Chrisman (driving Wayne Reed's roadster), Bob Tapia, Del Thorkelson, and even Frank Cannon (driving his own blown Ford Santa Fe Service A/D). It took thirteen separate rounds of run-offs to determine a winner. That Top Eliminator winner turned out to be the Chrisman-Cannon Chrysler B/D. For their win, they received the world's largest drag trophy - 6'4" tall and 200 pounds. Their best times during the meet were 10.69 and 136.57 mph. Before the end of the year, Chrisman racked up a couple more TE victories at Lions and steadily improved in his times. The 1958 season would see the evolution of the Chrisman-Cannon injected B dragster into the iconic Hustler supercharged Chrysler A dragster and cement its place in drag racing history.
Submitted by Mel Bashore, Last updated on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, 10:17:33 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Jim Nelson (M) from Oceanside, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 10 / 41) 1959 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: AA/D, Div: 7
"Masters Dragliner" Owned by Jim Nelson & Dode Martin from Oceanside, California USA Crew Chief: Jim Nelson & Dode Martin
'59 Dragster by Dragmaster | Powered by Supercharged Gas 327 Chevrolet with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 9.120 at NHRA Detroit MI 9/59         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1959 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 77.68, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.90297 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1959 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.330 ET, 180.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 8.270 ET, 153.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 6.535 ET, 115.20 MPH   
1959 Average: 1/4 Mile: 10.100 ET, 146.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 8.410 ET, 142.86 MPH 1/8 Mile: 7.380 ET, 99.20 MPH
1959 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 11.870 ET, 124.23 MPH 1000 Ft. 8.830 ET, 136.06 MPH 1/8 Mile: 8.225 ET, 89.01 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Low ET at 1959 NHRA Nationals in Detroit at 9.12.; Photo: "Dragliner 1959," The H.A.M.B., jalopyjournal.com - MB
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, March 18, 2023, 02:19:50 AM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Drag News Buddy Sampson (M) from Phoenix, Arizona USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1957 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: , Class: A/GD, Div: 7
"Money Oldsmobile Special/Money Oldsmobile" Owned by Buddy Sampson & Joe Dillon & Lefty Mudersbach from Phoenix, Arizona USA Crew Chief: Joe Dillon
Dragster by Lefty Mudersbach | Powered by Carbureted Gas 415 Oldsmobile by Joe Dillon with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 9.935 at Lions Drag Strip, CA/July 21, 1957         1/4 Mile MPH: 147.53 at Perryville Airstrip, AZ/Aug. 4, 1957
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1957 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 81.88, MPH 78.78    Entry is 0.90318 times average ET and 1.12130 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1957 Records: 1/4 Mile: 9.330 ET, 159.29 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1957 Average: 1/4 Mile: 11.000 ET, 131.57 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1957 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 12.670 ET, 114.23 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: The team of Sampson, Dillon, and Mudersbach spent three weeks building a completely new dragster after setting a new world record in Sampson's old dragster at Perryville on Apr. 14. Sampson was the driver, Dillon, the engine builder, and Mudersbach built the chassis. They got a brand new '57 Olds engine from Bill Money and spent $1,000 turning it into a racing engine. The new car was ready for its first outing at Perryville on June 2. It set a new A Open Gas national record of 140.61 mph. In its first outing, it broke that record with a run of 141.78 mph. With impressive times, they towed to Long Beach Drag Strip for the Drag News Invitational. They set a new track and world record for unblown dragsters with 10.34 and 141.95 mph. They also copped Top Eliminator at the big event. It seemed that every time they ran, they set new national marks. At Perryville, on July 7, they upped the world record to 145.16 mph. Then, on Aug. 4 at Perryville, they set a new official world record of 147.53 mph. At the 2-day ATAA regional championships at Lions Drag Strip on July 20/21, he set a new national record of 9.935. All this success in the new dragster set them up for even greater success at the NHRA Nationals at Oklahoma City in September. They won Top Eliminator at the 1957 NHRA Nationals at Oklahoma City over LeRoy Mackey from Corpus Christi, TX, driving an A/MR. They turned 10.42 at 141.50 mph. In addition to the trophies, they won a '57 f.i. Chevy engine, washing machine, and a $350 cam. Buddy Sampson took the Chevy engine and left the trio to go out on his own. In the months after the Nationals win, Dillon and Mudersbach competed with the dragster in Arizona and California. Photo: Drag News, June 29, 1957 - MB | Won Top Eliminator at the 1957 NHRA Nationals at Oklahoma City, OK, over LeRoy Mackey, from Corpus Christi, TX, driving an A/MR at 10.42/141.50. - Bob Frey
Submitted by Mel Bashore, Last updated on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 12:14:31 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.

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