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Photog Web 		John Force (M) from Yorba Linda, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 723 / 5) 1986 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Coca-Cola/Jolly Rancher/Wendy's" Owned by John Force from Yorba Linda, California USA Crew Chief: Austin Coil
'85 Chevrolet Corvette by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.643 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/01/86         1/4 Mile MPH: 260.86 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/06/86
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 1986 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 81.04, MPH 82.85    Entry is 0.94050 times average ET and 1.08403 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
1986 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.425 ET, 271.41 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1986 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.000 ET, 240.64 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1986 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.530 ET, 221.62 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: John started the 1986 season with the Corvette at the NHRA Winternationals but converted to a new Cavalier by the Gatornationals. But he ran his best ET with the Corvette, qualifying #2 at Pomona at 5.643/260.86. He ran 5.704/252.10 in round one, to beat Ray Higley's 6.35/152. He took out Mike Dunn in round two, 5.750/252.10 to 5.90/250. John beat Dale Pulde in the semis, 5.756/255.68 to a 13-second shutoff. Tim Grose continued a 5.60 pace in the final with a 5.69/236.22 win over John's consistent but losing 5.757/254.95. John got the holeshot, but Dale drove around him by .022 seconds - about eight feet.
Submitted by Super Crew, Last updated on Thursday, July 28, 2022, 03:04:14 PM by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Mark Sievers (M) from Rialto, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 791 ) 1989 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Impulse!" Owned by John & Barbara Lindsay from Riverside, California USA Crew Chief: John Lindsay
'89 Oldsmobile Cutlass by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 JP-1 Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.644 at NHRA Ennis TX 10/07/89         1/4 Mile MPH: 259.06 at NHRA Ennis TX 10/07/89
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 1989 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 54.20, MPH 56.49    Entry is 0.99174 times average ET and 1.01612 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
1989 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.132 ET, 286.62 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1989 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.691 ET, 254.95 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1989 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.191 ET, 234.36 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Mark was the second alternate at NHRA Somona at 10.948-76.50. He qualified #14 at Ennis at 5.644/259.06 and lost in round one when he broke against Jim White. That was the teams' only two NHRA national events. We need to confirm that they began the year in the Corvette.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, February 18, 2024, 04:11:35 PM by Steven. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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© David Ferrin Dale Pulde (M) from Van Nuys, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 724 ) 1984 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Miller High Life Warrior" Owned by Mike Hamby & Dale Pulde from Van Nuys, California USA Crew Chief: Bill Schultz
'84 Pontiac Trans Am by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.645 at IHRA Milan MI 7/08/84         1/4 Mile MPH: 255.68 at IHRA Milan MI 7/08/84
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 1984 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 97.32, MPH 87.28    Entry is 0.92998 times average ET and 1.08339 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
1984 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.621 ET, 262.39 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1984 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.070 ET, 236.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1984 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.570 ET, 218.04 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Dale's season didn't turn out the way he would have liked. For the first time in ten years of competition, he failed to reach a single final round in NHRA or IHRA events. He did run 5.60s with a 5.690 at Pomona and a 5.64 at Milan for the IHRA Northern Nationals. Pulde started the season with a first-round loss to Frank Hawley at the NHRA Winternationals. At the Gatornationals, he qualified #15 with a 6.00/243.90, but in the first round, the Firebird broke, advancing Al Segrini. His first IHRA event was the Winternationals held at Darlington on March 5. Dale qualified #11 with a 6.11, but he again lost in the first round. At Atlanta for the NHRA Southern Nationals, he lasted until the second round, where he fouled against eventual winner Billy Meyer. Rockingham hosted the second IHRA race on May 6, the Pro-Am Championships. Pulde ran well but failed to make the finals. The NHRA Cajun Nationals had an eight-car field that made qualifying tough. Pulde made the show and beat Jim White in the first round, with an engine destroying 5.99/238. Unfortunately, he could not race Meyer in the semifinals due to the damage. He had another semifinal finish at the IHRA Springnationals at Bristol. Pulde had downed Tom McEwen in round two with a 5.83/227.84 before losing to Meyer in the semis. At the NHRA Springnationals, he qualified #15 with a 6.00/234.98, but in the first round, McEwen's 5.93/247 stopped his off pace 7.39/120. Dale got a final round appearance at the PHR Championships at Martin, Michigan. He qualified #2 with a 5.86 and made it into the final, but the car broke, and Hawley soloed to win in the "Chi-Town Hustler." He qualified #6 with a 5.87/232.55 at the NHRA Grandnationals in Canada. His 6.08/227.84 lost to eventual winner Raymond Beadle's 5.96/247 in the "Blue Max." After Denver, he was still holding in the seventh spot in the NHRA points. Pulde qualified well at Edgewater for the IHRA Summernationals, but he lost early in eliminations. The next NHRA event on the schedule was the Northstar Nationals at Brainerd. Dale qualified #4 and lasted until round two before losing to Jim Head. Dale ran 5.86/247 at ADRA Dragway 42. Photo from Indy 1984.
Submitted by Curt Swartz, Last updated on Monday, June 6, 2022, 09:37:03 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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© David Oakes Ed McCulloch (M) from Fresno, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 612 / 7) 1986 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Miller American" Owned by Larry Minor from Hemet, California USA Crew Chief: Bernie Fedderly
'86 Oldsmobile Firenza by Al Swindahl | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.645 at NHRA Ennis TX 9/27/86         1/4 Mile MPH: 263.08 at NHRA Ennis TX 9/27/86
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 1986 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 80.86, MPH 86.46    Entry is 0.94083 times average ET and 1.09325 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
1986 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.425 ET, 271.41 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1986 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.000 ET, 240.64 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1986 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.530 ET, 221.62 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Ed qualified #4 at the NHRA Winternationals with a 5.73/253.52. In the first round, his 5.82/240.64 lost to Dale Pulde's 5.69/250. Luck was on the "Ace's side at the NHRA Gatornationals. He didn't qualify very well, with a 5.98/233.16 (#14). He went on to win the race by beating Brad Tuttle in the first round, where they both ran 5.74 (Ed at 257.58). In round two, his troubled 6.67/197.36 advanced when Mark Oswald boiled the hides in the "Candies and Hughes" car. His tire-smoking, off-pace 6.22/234 beat Scott Kalitta in the semifinals, putting him in the final against another long-time veteran, Tom McEwen. The "Mongoose" had to be considered the favorite based on his 5.67 in the semifinals. Unfortunately, McEwen broke, and the race never came off, so Ed singled for the title with an 11.25/69.63. Due to the Gatornationals being rain-delayed from March 16 to 23, Ed could not run at Darlington for the IHRA Winternationals as they were booked on the same day. He did make IHRA's second race, the Bayou Nationals, on April 13. He made it into the final before losing to Mark Oswald in the "Candies and Hughes" car. A week later, he was at Atlanta for the NHRA Southern Nationals. Ed qualified #7 with a 5.86/256.41. He won, but once again, good old racing luck played a part. He beat McEwen in the first round, and in round two, his 6.02/242 got around Billy Meyer's 6.12/244 in a tire-smoking contest. In the semifinals, he advanced with a 5.95/252.10 when the "Blue Max," with John Lombardo on board, broke a transmission. In the final, the "Ace" lined up with Jim Head. Jim had been having his share of problems, running 6.22 and 8.38 in the previous two rounds. The two left together in the final, and Ed got the victory with a 6.00/247.52 over Head's right there 6.00/250. It was a short field at Baton Rouge for the NHRA Cajun National in June. The sixteenth qualifier ran 11.84 and still made the show! McCulloch qualified #14 with a 6.54/168.28. He slowed to a 6.65/162.68 in the first round, which lost to Kalitta's 5.80/252. Crewchief Bernie Fedderly was still having trouble dialing in the car at the NHRA Springnationals on June 15. A best of 6.00/231.12 qualified #12, but Ed lost to McEwen in the first round. A week later (June 22), the team was at St. Louis for the IHRA Gateway Nationals. Once again, McEwen beat him, but this time it was in the semifinals. Only twelve cars showed for the eliminator at the NHRA Grandnationals, so qualifying was easy. Ed qualified #9 with a 5.92/249.03. His first-round 5.94/250.69 lost to Johnny West's 5.78/234 in the "Hawaiian." July opened with the team at Milan, Michigan, for the IHRA Northern Nationals. A 5.91/247.93 qualified #3 in the eight-car field. Ed got a measure of satisfaction in the first round, when his 6.01/245.90 beat a tire-smoking McEwen. But in the semifinals, he lost to Oswald. At Englishtown for the NHRA Summernationals, Fedderly tuned the car to a 5.88/244.69 in qualifying (#13). But in round one, the "Mongoose" McEwen stopped him. Ed qualified really well at Denver for the NHRA Mile High Nationals. His 5.87/234.19 got the #4 spot in the thin air. Unfortunately, he again lost in the first round, this time to Steve Hodkinson. By this time, the team needed something good to happen. And it did. They rolled into Brainerd for the NHRA Northstar Nationals in the middle of August. Ed qualified so-so with a 5.88/249.30 for the #8 spot in the show. He beat Della Woods in the first round, with a 5.96/241.93. A 5.86/254 beat West in round two, and his 5.98/252 beat a tire-smoking Oswald in the semifinals. That put him in the final with his nemesis McEwen. Ed had problems and shut off to a 22.44/30.82 while Tom motored to the victory with a 5.81/254. Still, it was a good showing for the "Miller American" team. There was one more stop before Indy, which was at Norwalk for the IHRA World Nationals. Ed qualified #6 in the eight-car show and beat Head in round one, before losing to eventual winner Kenny Bernstein in the semifinals. Then it was on to Indy for the NHRA US Nationals. Ed always ran well at Indy, but not so much in '86. He qualified on the "bump" with a 5.88/245.73. In the first round, he survived a tire-smoking battle with Craig Epperly that saw Ed's 6.41/243 beat Craig's quicker 6.34/220. In the second round, McCulloch ran 5.92/226.52, but it wasn't enough, as he lost to Oswald's 5.64/260. The following week (September 7), he was at Rockingham for the IHRA US Open. He qualified #4, but he lost in round one. The team then went to Maple Grove for the NHRA Keystone Nationals. Ed's 5.80/251.04 qualified #6. Another 5.80 at 246.30 beat Jerry Caminito's 5.91/235 in the opening round. In round two, eventual winner Oswald ran 5.65/262 to beat McCulloch's 5.85/235.17.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, November 27, 2021, 01:59:25 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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© Rob Potter Whit Bazemore (M) from Atlanta, Georgia USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 209 ) 1989 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Bazemore & Evans" Owned by Whit Bazemore & Gary Evans from Redding, California USA Crew Chief: Gary Evans
'87 Pontiac Trans Am by Steve Plueger | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 JP-1 Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.647 at Norwalk IHRA World Nationals 8/89         1/4 Mile MPH: 254.24 at Norwalk IHRA World Nationals 8/89
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 1989 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 53.93, MPH 48.31    Entry is 0.99227 times average ET and 0.99722 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
1989 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.132 ET, 286.62 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1989 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.691 ET, 254.95 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1989 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.191 ET, 234.36 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Bazemore & Evans got Funny Car in place of back pay. Photo from 1989 Norwalk. We need to confirm when the team took over full control from Ted Combis. The Combis name was on the car through Gainesville. The only qualified 1989 times after that, were from the Cajun Nats. Was the car owned by B&E or Ted Combis at that point? | At the IHRA Loctite/Nationwise World Nationals, Bazemore qualified #6 in the 8 car funny car field with a 5.647/254.24 & Drew #3 qualifier Art Hendey in round 1. Bazemore would win with a 5.756/252.81 to Hendey's losing 5.845/247.93. That would pit Bazemore against #2 Qualifier RC Sherman in the semis where Bazemore had problems & The Eventual winner Sherman took the W.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, 06:53:45 PM by Rob McCabe.
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Michael Beach Doc Halladay (M) from St. Paul, Minnesota USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 507 ) 1987 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 5
"Telstar" Owned by Doc Halladay from St. Paul, Minnesota USA Crew Chief: Jerry Newman
'86 Dodge Daytona by Tony Casarez | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.649 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/21/87         1/4 Mile MPH: 255.31 at NHRA Pomona CA 1/31/87
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 1987 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 62.37, MPH 57.59    Entry is 0.98329 times average ET and 1.01814 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
1987 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.357 ET, 280.72 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1987 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.745 ET, 250.76 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1987 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.245 ET, 230.68 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Photo from Milan, MI, 1986. Doc qualified #8 at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals with a 5.65/255.31. Unfortunately, he got out of shape against Tim Grose in the first round and crossed the centerline. Halladay qualified well at Darlington for the IHRA Winternationals, but he lost in round one. He raised some eyebrows at Gainesville, where he laid down a 5.649/254.59 to qualify #5 for the NHRA Gatornationals. To put that into perspective, he qualified ahead of names such as Don Prudhomme, Billy Meyer, Tom McEwen, and John Force. He beat John Martin in the opening round with a 5.81/223.93, but in round two, he slipped to a 5.95/241.28 that lost to Kenny Bernstein's 5.59/263. In April, he was in Atlanta for the NHRA Southern Nationals, where he qualified #11 with a 5.83/245.76. He faced Ed McCulloch in the first round, and Ed smoked the tires. It looked as though Halladay would win easily, but then he broke and blower belt. Ed's 6.01/252 came past to win over Doc's 6.17/186.37. Shortly after that, he was at Rockingham for the IHRA Pro-Am Nationals. It was an eight-car show, and in the first round, his 6.01/240.64 beat Steve Hodkinson. He lost to eventual winner Bernstein in the semifinals. Tulsa held its yearly independent Spring race, and Doc qualified #1 for the eight-car show with a 5.89 (Low ET) at 241.28. Once again, he beat Hodkinson in the opening round, this time with a 6.22/200.89. But in the semifinals, Darrell Amberson stepped up to run a career-best 5.93/245 to beat Halladay's 6.14/238.09. His next stop was at Bristol for the IHRA Springnationals. He qualified #3 for the eight-car field and defeated Amberson in round one. He lost in the semifinal to eventual winner Mike Dunn who was driving Joe Pisano's car. He won the Union Grove Olympics of Drag Racing event, stopping Mike Edstrom in the final. Doc earlier had set Low ET with a 5.79. It was then off to Atco for the IHRA Summernationals. Doc had qualified for every IHRA race of the season, and his 5.66 easily made the show. He then beat Pat Walsh with a 5.74/252.10 in the first round before smoking the tires in the semifinal and losing to Mark Oswald. He moved up to second in the IHRA Funny Car points chase behind Oswald with the semifinal finish. He competed at Brainerd for the Crown FC Championships, and while he failed to reach the final, he did run some good times, such as 5.90/251.39 in beating McEwen.
Submitted by Curt Swartz, Last updated on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, 06:35:49 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		John Force (M) from Yorba Linda, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 723 ) 1985 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Coca-Cola/Jolly Rancher/Wendy's" Owned by John Force from Yorba Linda, California USA Crew Chief: Austin Coil
'85 Chevrolet Corvette by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 JP-1 Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.650 at Sacramento Winter Classic 2/85         1/4 Mile MPH: 258.17 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/03/85
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 1985 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 90.33, MPH 84.58    Entry is 0.93698 times average ET and 1.07571 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
1985 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.559 ET, 266.27 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1985 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.030 ET, 240.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1985 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.530 ET, 221.62 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: John started the year at Firebird Raceway's Super Bowl of Drag Racing event in January. He qualified #2 in the eight-car field with a 5.80/245.23. In the first round, he lost a supercharger, and his 6.00/200.89 lost to Don Prudhomme's 5.99/238. He qualified #3 at Pomona for the Winternationals with a 5.73/256.41. A first-round 5.76/253 beat Jody Smart, but another 5.76/258 lost to Dale Pulde's 5.74/252 in round two. | At the Sacramento Raceway Winter Classic 4 Car Funny Car show, Force ran 5.69/247.94 in Round 1 & the Low ET 5.65/244.57 in Round 2 & then was the Runner Up to Rick Johnson where Force ran a 5.81/245.91 losing effort to Johnson's 5.72/254.24. | He went to Darlington for the IHRA Winternationals and set Low ET in qualifying #1 with a 5.76. He lasted until round two when a spark plug blew out of the cylinder, and he had to shut off, giving Dale Pulde a solo into the semifinals. At the Gatornationals, John again qualified #3, this time with a 5.71/254.66. In the first round, he smoked the tires to a 6.55/204.26 loss to Prudhomme's 5.78/251. John won the Englishtown Spring Funny Car Bonanza over Paul Smith in the Custom Body car, 6.29/229.88 to a tractionless 7.36/125.87. National Dragster indicated that "Force was batting about .735 at Raceway Park and had an impressive big-buck operation with the Coke-backed 'Vette." Force ran a 5.85/254.09 at Atlanta for the Southern Nationals to qualify #5. A 6.01/251.25 in the first round, lost to Smart's 5.95/224. His next stop was at Tulsa for the ADRA Springnationals. He made it into the final against Tom Hoover but was forced to shut off on the line with a water leak. On May 19, he was at Alamo Dragway for an eight-car show. John ran 5.91/237.46 to qualify first and then beat Doc Halladay in the first round with a 5.90/240.64. He set Low ET and Top Speed in the semifinals with a 5.84/250.69 take and took out Johnny West. In the final, he met up with Ron Correnti driving Bill Dunlap's Tempo. John made his worst run of the meet, a 6.00/236.22, but it was enough to beat Ron's off-pace 6.45/191. His speed of 250 was the Top Speed of the meet, beating out eight Top Fuel dragsters, including Dick LaHaie and Chris Karamesines. He got a semifinal finish at the Cajun Nationals after qualifying #4 with a 5.85/241.54. He beat John Lombardo in the "Blue Max" with a 5.97/240.58 in the first round, and a 5.97/244 beat Rick Johnson in round two. But he smoked the tires in the semis and lost to Kenny Bernstein. He went to Bristol for the IHRA Springnationals, where he qualified #3, but he lost early. A 5.75/245.76 qualified #2 at National Trail for the Springnationals. He beat Mark Oswald in round one with a 5.89/247.38 but fell victim to tire smoke in round two, and his 6.29/223.32 was lost to Billy Meyer's 5.81/242. He ran at Maple Grove for the Super Stock Magazine Meet in June but had an oil pump break in the first round against Joe Amato's Mustang. Only 15 cars showed for the sixteen-car show at the Grandnationals in Canada, so Force didn't push it in qualifying, running a 6.02/239.36 for the last spot in the field. In the first round, he smoked the tires to a 6.50/179.49 and lost to John Lombardo's 5.93/246 in the "Blue Max." At the NHRA Summernationals, John qualified #3 with a 5.708/257.28. He beat Prudhomme and Jim Head in the first two rounds before smoking the tires in the semifinals and losing to Bernstein. Kenny went to Denver for NHRA's next event, the Mile High Nationals, where he qualified #3 with a 5.84/233.16. He beat John Collins in the first round with a 5.88/235.60, and in round two, his 5.95/243.24 beat Meyer's 5.99/222. This put him up against Dale Pulde in the semifinals. Dale had been running well, hitting 5.83 in his second-round win, so crew chief Austin Coil dialed in a little too much power for their race, and Force smoked the tires while Pulde ran another 5.83 to advance into the final. John skipped the NHRA Northstar Nationals but was back on tour for the US Nationals at Indy. Before the big race, he was one of the eight qualifiers for the Big Bud Shootout. Unfortunately, he was paired against Bernstein in his first-round race, and Kenny's 5.69 beat John's 5.78. The following day, John ran a strong 5.705/255.24 for the actual race to qualify #3. The field was tough, as attested by his first-round win. Force cut a good light, and his 5.83/253.52 held off Graeme Cowin's better 5.81/253. Head had problems and shut off in the second round, while John advanced with a 5.79/246.30. He and Pulde had a good race in the semifinals, but Dale's 5.79/249 outmuscled John's close 5.82/257.58. The next stop on the NHRA tour was Maple Grove for the Keystone Nationals. He lost a blower on a 5.72/232.55 pass on his last qualifying attempt. The time was good enough for the #6 spot in the show. He earlier had run 240.51. A first-round 5.97/230.88 advanced when Roy Harris lost fire. But in round two, his ailing 6.03/198.35 lost to Pulde's 5.72/246. He went to Englishtown for the following week (September 15) for the US All-Pro Funny Car Championships. The two lowest ET cars would meet in the final of the ten-car show. Force qualified for the final with a 5.89, and Bruce Larson made the other half of the final with a 5.85. John won with a 5.91/248.56 (Top Speed) over Larson's 6.06/210. John also ran 5.825/243 in winning the ADRL Kansas City International Raceway event in 8/85. John's best NHRA ET was 5.705 at Indy. Did John run 5.65 somewhere this year (ADRA or IHRA)? 1985 ADRA Champion. Confirmed 5.89/245.23, 5.89/248.61, and 5.87/252.10 in winning ADRA Spokane. The best NHRA national event times were 5.705 at Indy and 258.17 at Pomona.
Submitted by Curt Swartz, Last updated on Sunday, January 7, 2024, 06:35:58 PM by Rob McCabe. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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© Tom Kasch Paul Smith (M) from Boynton Beach, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 222 ) 1987 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 1
"Future Force" Owned by Chuck Etchells from Putnam, Connecticut USA Crew Chief: Paul Smith
'87 Pontiac Trans Am by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.650 at Moroso Citrus Nationals 12/6/87         1/4 Mile MPH: 274.39 at IHRA Rockingham NC 9/87
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 1987 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 62.24, MPH 89.43    Entry is 0.98346 times average ET and 1.09423 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
1987 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.357 ET, 280.72 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1987 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.745 ET, 250.76 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1987 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.245 ET, 230.68 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Paul attempted to qualify Chuck Etchells' car at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, but his best of 5.782/232.55 was good for the first alternate position. He also failed to qualify the car at the Gatornationals with a 6.23/234.37 best. | Paul finally tapped into the 5.60s at the Englishtown K-Mart/Polaroid US All Pro Funny Car Championships on 8/30/87 with a 5.67/247.25 in his 2nd Run against Al Hofmann. Paul would then Run the IHRA US Open Nationals at Rockingham where he set the IHRA Nitro Funny Car Speed record at 274.39. In round 1 Paul would defeat Mike Edstrom but would lose to Doc Halliday in the Semis. In December, Paul ran another 5.60 pass to close out the 1987 Season at Moroso during the Citrus Nationals in his Final Round victory with a 5.65.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, August 27, 2023, 03:12:32 PM by Rob McCabe. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Ron Dilley Chuck Etchells (M) from Putnam, Connecticut USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 112 ) 1988 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 1
"Future Force" Owned by Chuck Etchells from Putnam, Connecticut USA Crew Chief: Paul Smith
'87 Pontiac Trans Am by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.650 at NHRA Sanair QC 1988         1/4 Mile MPH: 257.21 at NHRA Sanair QC 1988
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 1988 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 54.45, MPH 53.57    Entry is 0.99280 times average ET and 1.00886 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
1988 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.230 ET, 286.62 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1988 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.691 ET, 254.95 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1988 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.191 ET, 234.36 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Chuck was at Memphis in May for the NHRA Mid-South Nationals. He qualified #9 with a 5.669 and beat low qualifier John Force in round one, with a 5.654 But he smoked the tires and lost to John Martin in round two. Best 1988 NHRA times with the Trans Am were 5.650/257.21 at Sanair. The Beretta went quicker.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Friday, March 6, 2020, 06:28:33 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Walt Fuller (M) from Phoenix, Arizona USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 7057 ) 1994 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Wally Works" Owned by Walt Fuller from Phoenix, Arizona USA Crew Chief: Walt Fuller
'94 Oldsmobile Cutlass by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.650 at Phoenix AZ 1994         1/4 Mile MPH: 269.70 at Phoenix AZ 1994
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 1994 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 19.91, MPH 24.09    Entry is 1.05746 times average ET and 0.95476 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
1994 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.939 ET, 303.95 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1994 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.343 ET, 282.48 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1994 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.843 ET, 258.31 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Walt was the fifth alternate at NHRA Phoenix at 8.585/89.23. That was his only NHRA national event this year.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, November 28, 2021, 09:12:57 PM by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Jim Holtz (M) from Upland, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 707 ) 1991 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Nitro Bandit" Owned by Gerry Hammond from Dana Point, California USA Crew Chief: Larry Snow
'91 Chevrolet Beretta by M&S Welding | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.652 at NHRA Sonoma CA 7/27/91         1/4 Mile MPH: 266.42 at NHRA Sonoma CA 7/27/91
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 1991 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 31.58, MPH 50.00    Entry is 1.03441 times average ET and 1.00000 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
1991 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.132 ET, 291.82 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1991 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.464 ET, 266.42 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1991 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.964 ET, 244.08 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Nitro Bandit car changed hands. Also ran 6.064 at 245.36 at Denver 2001. Jim was at Sonoma near the end of July for the NHRA California Nationals. He was the first alternate at 5.652/266.42.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, June 27, 2022, 11:03:42 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Mike Dunn (M) from Long Beach, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 768 ) 1986 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Pisano" Owned by Joe Pisano from Long Beach, California USA Crew Chief: Gary Slusser
'86 Oldsmobile Firenza by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 496 JP-1 Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.656 at NHRA Pomona CA 10/25/86         1/4 Mile MPH: 265.72 at NHRA Pomona CA 10/25/86
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 1986 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 79.91, MPH 90.75    Entry is 0.94267 times average ET and 1.10422 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
1986 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.425 ET, 271.41 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1986 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.000 ET, 240.64 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1986 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.530 ET, 221.62 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Mike started the year by running 5.89/245.90 to qualify #14 at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals. He beat Billy Meyer's 5.85/242 in the first round, with a 5.91/241.28 before losing to John Force's 5.75/252 in round two with a 5.90/250.00. In May, he was at Bakersfield, where his 5.82/257.87 (Top Speed and new track record) qualified #2 behind Force's 5.76/243. Dale Pulde broke a transmission against him in the first round, and Mike advanced with a 5.81. He got out of shape in the semifinal, and his 7.87/117 lost to John Martin's tire-smoking 6.78/199. Dunn ran NHRA Bandimere CO 7/86. Best 1986 NHRA national event times of 5.656/265.72 at the World Finals. Ran in the first nitro match race at Ennis (against Billy Meyer himself). Both cars ran 262 to show the track's potential. Also ran 257.28 at Indy 1986. Photo from Indy 1986. Listed times from The Drag Racing List December 86/January 87, Volume 1, Number 9.
Submitted by Curt Swartz, Last updated on Saturday, August 6, 2022, 11:00:56 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Peter Russo (M) from Lyndhurst, Victoria Australia   (Comp Nr/Finish: 852 ) 1999 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 8
"Russo Racing" Owned by Peter & Helen Russo from Lyndhurst, Victoria Australia Crew Chief: Tim Pielech
99 Dodge Avenger by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.657 at NHRA Sonoma CA 8/07/99         1/4 Mile MPH: 208.23 at NHRA Sonoma CA 8/07/99
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 1999 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 01.00, MPH 00.79    Entry is 1.09845 times average ET and 0.71789 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
1999 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.779 ET, 324.05 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.621 ET, 225.84 MPH   
1999 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.150 ET, 290.06 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.690 ET, 222.00 MPH
1999 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.650 ET, 264.39 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.020 ET, 203.78 MPH
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Notes: Peter raced at NHRA Sonoma and the World Finals this year. We are creating this duplicate entry for his USA events and keeping one for his Aussie events. He was the second alternate at Sonoma at 5.657/208.23 and the ninth alternate at the Pomona Finals at 6.318/159.61.
Submitted by Super Crew, Last updated on Saturday, January 29, 2022, 10:26:24 PM by Super Crew.
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Tog John Spuffard (M) from Rushden, Northamptonshire England   (Comp Nr/Finish: 15) 1998 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FE, Class: AA/FC, Div: 9
"Showtime" Owned by Bob Jarrett from Great Yarmouth, Norfolk England Crew Chief: John Spuffard
'95 Pontiac Trans Am by Murf McKinney | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.658 at FIA Santa Pod GB 5/98         1/4 Mile MPH: 259.06 at FIA Santa Pod GB 5/98
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 1998 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 01.00, MPH 00.98    Entry is 1.09864 times average ET and 0.89313 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
1998 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.787 ET, 323.89 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.621 ET, 225.84 MPH   
1998 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.150 ET, 290.06 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.690 ET, 222.00 MPH
1998 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.650 ET, 264.39 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.020 ET, 203.78 MPH
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Notes: 94 McKinney chassis. FIA Main Event, Santa Pod GB 5/98
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, August 28, 2021, 03:49:41 PM by Super Crew.
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Handout, Allen Tracy Collection Bob Gilbertson (M) from Gastonia, North Carolina USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 216 ) 1990 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 2
"Terminator" Owned by Bob Gilbertson from Gastonia, North Carolina USA Crew Chief: Bob Gilbertson
'90 Dodge Daytona by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.660 at Englishtown NJ US All Pro Funny Car Championships 8/26/90         1/4 Mile MPH: 252.00 at Englishtown NJ US All Pro Funny Car Championships 8/26/90
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 1990 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 41.18, MPH 23.95    Entry is 1.01616 times average ET and 0.95621 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
1990 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.132 ET, 286.62 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1990 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.570 ET, 263.54 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1990 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.070 ET, 241.83 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: At the end of May, Gilbertson was at Bristol for the IHRA Springnationals. There were sixteen FC's that attempted to qualify for the eight-car field. His 6.12/236.50 qualified on the "bump." In the opening round of eliminations, he lost to Chuck Etchells. Gilbertson was running at his first NHRA National Event at the Summernationals at Englishtown. Twenty-one cars were attempting to qualify, and his 5.696/250.76 was the third alternate. Bob ran 5.66/252 on a single in Round 2 of the 1990 US All Pro Funny Car Championships at Englishtown (Video in link).
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Friday, August 11, 2023, 07:39:25 PM by Rob McCabe. Approved by Super Crew.
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Norman Blake Chuck Etchells (M) from Putnam, Connecticut USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 112 ) 1990 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 1
"Future Force" Owned by Chuck Etchells from Putnam, Connecticut USA Crew Chief: Paul Smith
'88 Chevrolet Beretta by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.661 at IHRA Darlington SC 1990         1/4 Mile MPH: 271.37 at IHRA Darlington SC 1990
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 1990 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 41.08, MPH 66.96    Entry is 1.01634 times average ET and 1.02971 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
1990 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.132 ET, 286.62 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1990 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.570 ET, 263.54 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1990 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.070 ET, 241.83 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Winner IHRA Winternationals Darlington 90.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, 04:49:55 PM by Danny White.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) John Lawson (M) from Joliet, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 3440 ) 2019 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Run Away" Owned by John Lawson from Joliet, Illinois USA Crew Chief:
'70 Pontiac Trans Am by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 TFX Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.662 at Joliet IL 6/19         1/4 Mile MPH: 226.16 at Joliet IL 6/19
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 2019 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.94, MPH 00.79    Entry is 1.16863 times average ET and 0.71536 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
2019 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.636 ET, 334.32 MPH    1000 Ft. 3.793 ET, 339.87 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.287 ET, 260.81 MPH   
2019 Average: 1/4 Mile: 4.845 ET, 316.15 MPH 1000 Ft. 3.988 ET, 320.36 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.469 ET, 241.02 MPH
2019 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.345 ET, 286.60 MPH 1000 Ft. 4.408 ET, 289.92 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.799 ET, 220.08 MPH
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Monday, December 26, 2022, 03:16:17 PM by Danny White.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Gordon Smith (M) from Kent, Kent England   (Comp Nr/Finish: 7) 2008 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FE, Class: AA/FC, Div: 9
"Shock Wave" Owned by Smith & Bryant from Kent, Kent England Crew Chief: David Bryant
'98 Pontiac Firebird by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.665 at FIA Finals, Santa Pod GB 9/08         1/4 Mile MPH: 223.03 at FIA Finals, Santa Pod GB 9/08
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 2008 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.94, MPH 00.78    Entry is 1.16925 times average ET and 0.70546 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
2008 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.636 ET, 334.32 MPH    1000 Ft. 4.005 ET, 310.05 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.287 ET, 259.76 MPH   
2008 Average: 1/4 Mile: 4.845 ET, 316.15 MPH 1000 Ft. 4.072 ET, 305.22 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.469 ET, 241.02 MPH
2008 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.345 ET, 286.60 MPH 1000 Ft. 4.492 ET, 276.68 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.799 ET, 220.08 MPH
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, May 3, 2020, 02:49:37 AM by Danny White.
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Handout John Lombardo (M) from Sherman Oaks, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 735 ) 1985 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4
"Blue Max" Owned by Ray Beadle from Dallas, Texas USA Crew Chief: Dale Emery & Fred Miller
'84 Ford Mustang by Pat Foster | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi by Dale Emery, Dee Gantt, Fred Miller with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.667 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/03/85         1/4 Mile MPH: 255.68 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/02/85
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 1985 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 88.53, MPH 79.84    Entry is 0.93980 times average ET and 1.06533 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
1985 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.559 ET, 266.27 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1985 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.030 ET, 240.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1985 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.530 ET, 221.62 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: John made his driving debut in the "Blue Max" at Pomona by qualifying #1 for the NHRA Winternationals with a 5.68/255.68. He improved to a 5.66/254 in the first round, to beat John Collins. The 5.66 held up for a new NHRA record. He slipped to a 5.76/253 in the second round that lost to Ed McCulloch's 5.73/252. At the NHRA Gatornationals, he qualified #4 with a 5.71/253.66. A first-round 5.77/251.81 beat Tim Grose and in round two, his 5.80/251 took out Tom McEwen. He advanced into the final by beating Dale Pulde in the semifinal with a 5.76/255. He met Kenny Bernstein in the final and John had trouble and shut off to a 13.10-67.17 while Kenny got the victory with a 5.70/254. It was at the NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta that car owner Raymond Beadle debuted his new aerodynamic Mustang. The car ran well; John qualified it #4 with a 5.85/248.75. He made it all the way to the semifinals before losing a rod just off the line in his race against McCulloch. At Baton Rouge for the NHRA Cajun Nationals, Lombardo's best of 5.96/241.02 only qualified #12. He lost to John Force in the first round. Things went even worse at Columbus for the NHRA Springnationals, where the best he could run in qualifying was a 6.01/242.06 for the #14 spot on the grid. Billy Meyer took him out in the first round. At the end of June, the "Blue Max" team went up north to Canada for the NHRA Grandnationals. They qualified better running a 5.82/255.82 for the #8 spot. But Lombardo lost early. The next NHRA race was the Summernationals at Englishtown in mid-July. John qualified on the "bump" with a 5.97/239, but he lost in the first round, to Rick Johnson in the "Hawaiian." They made the trip to Edgewater for the IHRA Summernationals in early August and qualified #5. A first-round 5.92/252.10 advanced, but Lombardo lost to Meyer in the second round. John lost to Don Prudhomme in the first round, at Denver for the NHRA Mile High Nationals. He ran 6.10/241.93 to qualify #12 there. At Brainerd for the NHRA Northstar Nationals, he lost to Collins in the first round, after qualifying #9 with a 5.88/247.93. He made enough points to qualify for the Big Bud Shootout, but in the first round, of the eight-car event run in conjunction with the NHRA US Nationals, he had problems and shut off against McCulloch. After having such a bad year, Indy turned things around for the team. Lombardo qualified #8 with a 5.74/256.99. In the first round, he recorded a 5.78/252 while beating Jim White. In the second round, his 5.77/250.55 beat Johnson, and another 5.77 at 252.66 beat Bernstein's 5.82/257 in the semifinals. In the final, they faced a tough competitor in Pulde. Dale was having one of his best seasons ever driving his new Buick Regal FC. But in the final, the "Max" prevailed with a 5.78/252.38 getting the victory over Pulde's 5.83/213. That was the highlight of the year for the team. After that, they went to Rockingham for the IHRA US Open Championships, where John qualified #3. He failed to reach the finals. The team didn't go to Maple Grove for the NHRA Keystone Nationals, but did go to Bristol for the IHRA Fallnationals. John qualified #4 with a 5.72/247 and beat McCulloch in the first round. A great 5.68/249.30 in the second round lost to Pulde's 5.67/250. On September 29, Lombardo made it into the final at the IHRA World Nationals. He got there after winning a semifinal race with Jim Head where both ran 5.80 (Lombardo at 251). Unfortunately, the "Max" broke in the final, giving Mark Oswald in the "Candies and Hughes" car an easy win. On October 6, the team elected to run at Darlington for the IHRA Stroh's Nationals rather than at the NHRA Fallnationals that was being run the same day. John qualified #2 behind Bernstein and lasted until the second round where he smoked the tires and lost to Paul Smith. At Pomona for the season ending NHRA World Finals, Lombardo qualified #9 with a 5.78/233.40. He lost to Bernstein in the first round.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Friday, December 4, 2020, 11:23:09 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Michael Beach Tim Grose (M) from Saugus, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 396 / 8) 1985 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Skoal Bandit" Owned by Tim Grose from Saugus, California USA Crew Chief: Tim Grose & Barbara Hogan
'85 Pontiac Trans Am by Tim Grose | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 498 Keith Black Hemi by Tim Grose with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.669 at NHRA Englishtown NJ 7/85         1/4 Mile MPH: 258.17 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/85
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 1985 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 88.32, MPH 84.58    Entry is 0.94013 times average ET and 1.07571 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
1985 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.559 ET, 266.27 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1985 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.030 ET, 240.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1985 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.530 ET, 221.62 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Tim debuted his new Firebird in April at the NHRA Southern Nationals in Atlanta. Unfortunately, he ended up as the first alternate for the show with a best of 6.108/234.98. He did much better at the NHRA Cajun Nationals, qualifying #5 with a 5.873/230.65. A first-round 5.970/240.51 lost to Jim Head's 5.94/245. At Bristol for the IHRA Springnationals, Grose failed to qualify, with his 5.99/224 being the first alternate. Yet at the NHRA Springnationals, he qualified #5 with a 5.821/230.17. He slowed to 5.979/222.88 in a first-round loss to Dale Pulde. The following week (June 23), he was at Maple Grove for the Super Stock Magazine Nationals. Tim beat Bruce Larson in the first round with a 5.82/241.98, but in the semifinals, he fouled away a 5.87/241.93 against Kenny Bernstein's 5.78/243. The NHRA's next stop was in Canada for the NHRA Grandnationals. Only 15 fuel Funny Cars showed, so you didn't have to run hard to qualify for the sixteen-car field, but Tim ran a strong 5.716/248.48 to qualify #3. In the first round, he faced Bernstein, and both cars ran 5.84 (5.843/244 to Tim's 5.847/243.63), but Kenny got the win light. His next stop was Milan, Michigan, for the IHRA Northern Nationals. He only qualified #10, but he beat Mark Oswald in the first round and worked his way into the final against Pulde. A good 5.85/233.16 finished runner-up to Dale's 5.78/252. It was then off to Englishtown for the NHRA Summernationals, where he ran a career-best (to this point) of 5.669 at 242.06 to qualify #2 behind Bernstein's 5.62. A first-round 5.776/239.10 beat Billy Meyer, and in round two, his 5.825/240.00 took out John Collins. Grose slowed to 5.900/247.38 in the semifinals, but it was enough to beat Rick Johnson in the "Hawaiian." He was up against Bernstein in the final. It was a good, close race, but Kenny's 5.77/249 got the victory over Tim's 5.805/250.13. Tim qualified #10 at Bandimere at 6.056/225.00. In round one, he lost to Bernstein, 5.79/245 to 5.957/237.46. He qualified #13 at Brainerd at 5.927/240.64. In round one, he beat Billy Meyer, 6.008/239.36 to 6.48/239, but lost to John Collins in round two, 5.87/246 to 5.905/246.57. Tim qualified #10 at Indy at 5.754/258.17. Nemesis Bernstein got him in round one, again, 5.70/255 to 5.954/255.24. Tim broke through at Maple Grove, winning the inaugural NHRA Keystones. He qualified #8 at 5.745/234.78. In round one, he beat Bobby Lagana, 5.751/230.71 to 6.71/173. He beat Rick Johson in round two, 5.739/237.46 to 5.91/241. In round three, he beat Dale Pulde, 5.802/244.83, to a 13-second shut-off. In the final, he was up against Kenny Bernstein. Tim finally broke the curse, driving around a Bernstein holeshot to take a 5.821/237.96 to 5.887/234.74 win. Tim qualified #14 at Phoenix at 6.012/227.27. In round one, he lost a close one to Al Segrni, 6.00/244 to 6.036/248.28. At the World Finals, Tim qualified #13 at 5.857/248.34. In round one, he upset Dale Pulde, 5.849/243.11 to 5.88/250. Tim did not show up for his second-round race against Kenny Bernstein. His best times were the 5.669 at Englishtown and 258.17 at Indy.
Submitted by Curt Swartz, Last updated on Monday, December 18, 2023, 12:37:32 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Tom Derry Wally Giavia (M) from Redwood City, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 743 ) 1988 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Pandemonium" Owned by Fred Masters & Wally Giavia from San Francisco, California USA Crew Chief: Fred Masters
'86 Dodge Daytona by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.669 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 242.58 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 1988 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 52.39, MPH 20.56    Entry is 0.99613 times average ET and 0.95148 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
1988 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.230 ET, 286.62 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1988 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.691 ET, 254.95 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1988 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.191 ET, 234.36 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Confirmed 5.968/239.29 at Sonoma 1988. We need confirmation of the 5.669 at 242.58 in 1988.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, January 15, 2022, 07:03:10 PM by Meri Masters.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Mike Edstrom (M) from Minneapolis, Minnesota USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 558 ) 1991 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4
"Udder Non$ense" Owned by Brent Fanning from Stephenville, Texas USA Crew Chief: Barry Stone
'90 Pontiac Trans Am by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 498 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.669 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 255.68 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 1991 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 29.91, MPH 26.44    Entry is 1.03752 times average ET and 0.95969 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
1991 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.132 ET, 291.82 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1991 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.464 ET, 266.42 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1991 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.964 ET, 244.08 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 Tuesday, October 30, 2012, 12:08:48 PM by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Graeme Cowin (M) from Sydney, New South Wales Australia   (Comp Nr/Finish: 863 ) 1985 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FA, Class: AA/FC, Div: 8
"Aussie Raider" Owned by Graeme Cowin from Sydney, New South Wales Australia Crew Chief: Graeme Cowin
'85 Pontiac Trans Am by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 JP-1 Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.670 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 266.27 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 1985 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 88.21, MPH 100.0    Entry is 0.94030 times average ET and 1.10946 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
1985 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.559 ET, 266.27 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1985 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.030 ET, 240.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1985 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.530 ET, 221.62 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Was also sponsored by High Performance World | If memory serves me correctly, this was Joe Pisano's '83 Camaro, formerly driven by Tripp Shumake, purchased by Cowin, then lengthened (with Pontiac nose & tail) while in the US in 1985. Listed times from The Drag Racing List December 86/January 87, Volume 1, Number 9. Made a splash on the second half of the NHRA national event trail in 1985: Indy - #11 qualifier at 5.770/257.43. Lost a close one on a holeshot to John Force in round one, 5.835/253 to 5.813/253.80 (MOV - .015 seconds, about 5.5 feet). Maple Grove - #10 qualifier at 5.781/255.24. Shut off to a 14-second run against Dale Pulde in round one. Seattle - #10 qualifier at 5.924/247.25. Shut off to a 15-second run against Force in round one. Pomona World Finals - #7 qualifier at 5.776/257.87. Put a big holeshot on Al Segrini in round one, but Al came around him for the win, 5.760/248.48 to 5.829/243.50 (MOV .042 - about 16 feet). We need to confirm where 5.67/266 numbers came from. I remember them, but it was not on the 1985 NHRA national event trail. The 266.27 was reported in an Aussie drag mag in December 1985. Probably an IHRA national event.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, November 12, 2023, 07:19:48 PM by Rob McCabe.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) John Collins (M) from Claremore, Oklahoma USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 742 ) 1986 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4
"Audio Express" Owned by John Collins from Claremore, Oklahoma USA Crew Chief: Bill Crites
'84 Chevrolet Camaro by Hume & Foster | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 JP-1 Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.670 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/02/86         1/4 Mile MPH: 257.14 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 1986 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 78.69, MPH 76.81    Entry is 0.94500 times average ET and 1.06857 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
1986 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.425 ET, 271.41 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1986 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.000 ET, 240.64 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1986 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.530 ET, 221.62 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Audio express, lost sponsorship. Listed times from The Drag Racing List December 86/January 87, Volume 1, Number 9. | Collins only ran two NHRA national events in '86, including the NHRA Winternationals where he qualified #3 with a 5.67/252.10. In the first round, he beat a tire smoking Tom Hoover with a 5.80/210.77. In round two, he ran an off pace 6.10/167.28 that lost to eventual winner Tim Grose's 5.68. The other race was the NHRA World Finals, also at Pomona. There, his best of 5.90/248.61 failed to qualify (fifth alternate).
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Friday, January 4, 2019, 05:46:01 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Sharkman Gordon Smith (M) from Kent, Kent England   (Comp Nr/Finish: 7) 2001 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FE, Class: AA/FC, Div: 9
"Shock Wave" Owned by Smith & Bryant from Kent, Kent England Crew Chief: David Bryant
'98 Pontiac Firebird by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.670 at Santa Pod GB 2001         1/4 Mile MPH: 237.46 at Santa Pod GB 2001
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 2001 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.97, MPH 00.86    Entry is 1.13061 times average ET and 0.78494 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
2001 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.731 ET, 325.69 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.621 ET, 225.84 MPH   
2001 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.015 ET, 302.52 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.690 ET, 222.00 MPH
2001 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.515 ET, 275.09 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.020 ET, 203.78 MPH
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Notes: The Cannonball, Santa Pod GB 2001.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, August 29, 2021, 04:48:10 PM by Super Crew.
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Thomas Nagy Tim Cullinan (M) from Des Plaines, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 2008 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Tom Motry" Owned by Tom Motry from Lockport, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Tom Motry
Chevrolet Camaro by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 498 TFX Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.670 at Joliet 7/29/07         1/4 Mile MPH: 259.71 at Joliet 7/29/07
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 2008 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.94, MPH 00.91    Entry is 1.17028 times average ET and 0.82148 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
2008 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.636 ET, 334.32 MPH    1000 Ft. 4.005 ET, 310.05 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.287 ET, 259.76 MPH   
2008 Average: 1/4 Mile: 4.845 ET, 316.15 MPH 1000 Ft. 4.072 ET, 305.22 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.469 ET, 241.02 MPH
2008 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.345 ET, 286.60 MPH 1000 Ft. 4.492 ET, 276.68 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.799 ET, 220.08 MPH
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Notes: Former Chuck Etchells "Toys R Us" Camaro. Photo from the US 131 Motorsports Park annual "Funny Car Nationals," October, 2008.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, December 5, 2010, 09:50:26 PM by Thomas Nagy.
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© David Ferrin Tom McEwen (M) from Long Beach, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 713 ) 1985 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Coors" Owned by Tom McEwen from Long Beach, California USA Crew Chief: Tom Prock
'84 Chevrolet Corvette by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.671 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/02/85         1/4 Mile MPH: 261.62 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/02/85
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 1985 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 88.10, MPH 91.14    Entry is 0.94046 times average ET and 1.09008 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
1985 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.559 ET, 266.27 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1985 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.030 ET, 240.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1985 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.530 ET, 221.62 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Photo from Milan, MI, 1985. Qualified on bump at 85 Gators (5.921). The 5.671 was low qualifier at 85 US Nats. | Tom qualified #6 at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals with a 5.81/254.66. A first-round 6.03 beat John Martin, but in round two he lost a close won to Al Segrini. His 5.95 lost to Al's 5.94. He lasted until the second round at Darlington for the IHRA Winternationals as well. There he smoked the tires and lost to Kenny Bernstein. At the NHRA Gatornationals, he barely made the show, qualifying #16 with a 5.92/249.58. A consistent 5.94/246.17 in the first round, beat Segrini, but once again he lost in round two. This time John Lombardo stopped him in the "Blue Max."
Submitted by Curt Swartz, Last updated on Friday, September 17, 2021, 08:37:52 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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© David Oakes Art Hendey (M) from San Bernardino, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 706 / 8) 1991 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Tinker Toy" Owned by Art Hendey & Chuck Worsham from Orange, California USA Crew Chief: Chuck Worsham
'91 Oldsmobile Cutlass by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 JP-1 Hemi by Chuck Worsham with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.674 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/02/91         1/4 Mile MPH: 277.43 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 1991 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 29.42, MPH 71.67    Entry is 1.03843 times average ET and 1.04133 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
1991 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.132 ET, 291.82 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1991 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.464 ET, 266.42 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1991 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.964 ET, 244.08 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Confirmed 5.674 at 236.22 at Pomona Winters 91. Where was the 277.43 run? Did this car go 5.36 in 91?
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, November 13, 2021, 05:30:28 PM by Steve Klemetti.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Art Hendey (M) from San Bernardino, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 706 ) 1993 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Hendey & Toliver" Owned by Art Hendey & Jerry Toliver from Huntington Beach, California USA Crew Chief: Art Hendey
'91 Oldsmobile Cutlass by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.675 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 212.51 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 1993 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 23.05, MPH 00.85    Entry is 1.05093 times average ET and 0.77638 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
1993 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.987 ET, 300.40 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.820 ET, 193.96 MPH   
1993 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.400 ET, 273.72 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.920 ET, 192.00 MPH
1993 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.900 ET, 250.52 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.250 ET, 177.09 MPH
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Notes: Art attempted to qualify at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, but he had problems and failed to make the show with a best of 7.07/194.30.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, June 4, 2017, 09:59:52 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Darren Carter (M) from Huntly, Victoria Australia   (Comp Nr/Finish: 18) 1995 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FA, Class: AA/FC, Div: 8
"Motorcraft Jungle Jim" Owned by Jim Carter from Huntly, Victoria Australia Crew Chief: Jim Carter
'91 Ford Probe by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 496 JP-1 Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.675 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 256.62 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 1995 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 15.01, MPH 00.99    Entry is 1.06713 times average ET and 0.90845 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
1995 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.939 ET, 306.43 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1995 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.318 ET, 282.48 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1995 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.818 ET, 258.31 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, December 25, 2010, 09:11:03 PM by Danny White.
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© David Oakes Graeme Cowin (M) from Chiswick, New South Wales Australia   (Comp Nr/Finish: 863 ) 1986 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FA, Class: AA/FC, Div: 8
"Aussie Raider" Owned by Graeme Cowin from Chiswick, New South Wales Australia Crew Chief: Graeme Cowin
'85 Pontiac Trans Am by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 JP-1 Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.677 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 221.67 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/01/86
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 1986 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 78.08, MPH 01.12    Entry is 0.94617 times average ET and 0.92117 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
1986 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.425 ET, 271.41 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1986 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.000 ET, 240.64 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1986 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.530 ET, 221.62 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: First Five in Australia. Listed times from The Drag Racing List December 86/January 87, Volume 1, Number 9. | Graeme attempted to qualify at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, but his 6.258/221.67 did not make the field (3rd alternate).
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, November 6, 2021, 03:09:15 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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© Jack Muller Jim Head (M) from Columbus, Ohio USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 311 ) 1984 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Jim Head Racing" Owned by Jim Head from Columbus, Ohio USA Crew Chief: Johnny Davis
'84 Dodge Daytona by Al Swindahl | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 498 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.680 at IHRA Milan MI 7/08/84         1/4 Mile MPH: 260.86 at IHRA Milan MI 7/08/84
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 1984 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 93.42, MPH 97.09    Entry is 0.93575 times average ET and 1.10534 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
1984 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.621 ET, 262.39 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1984 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.070 ET, 236.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1984 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.570 ET, 218.04 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Jim qualified #13 at Darlington for the IHRA Winternationals with a 6.23. He lost in the first round. He was at Atlanta for the NHRA Southern Nationals, where he again qualified #13 with a 6.01/246.57. He lost to Tom McEwen in the first round. Early in May, he was at Rockingham for the IHRA Pro-Am Championships. Head's 6.02/241 qualified #7. In the opening round, he defeated Eric Caskey's BB/FC with a 6.03/250.00. Raymond Beadle smoked the tires in the "Blue Max" in round two, and Jim advanced with a 6.09/250.69. In the semifinal, his off-pace,6.30/240, fell to eventual winner Billy Meyer's 5.73/252. As mentioned, he did well at the NHRA Cajun Nationals at Baton Rouge. He qualified #3, and in round one, his 6.02/246 beat Frank Hawley's 6.01/241 in the "Chi-Town Hustler." He then beat Al Segrini in the second round with a 5.99/245. In the semifinals, a 6.08/245 beat a tire-smoking Mark Oswald. He faced Billy Meyer in the final, and despite a good 6.01/245.90 run, he lost to Meyer's better 5.92/249. Bristol was his next stop for the IHRA Springnationals. Twenty-five cars were attempting to qualify for the sixteen car field, and his 5.98/243 qualified #15. Unfortunately, his 6.07/240.00 in the first round lost to Denny Savage's 5.97/248. At the PHR Championships at Martin, Michigan's US 131, Jim ran a 5.77 track record to qualify first in the sixteen-car show. He stayed strong with a first-round 5.78 over Tom Hoover. In round two, a 6.06 beat Don Prudhomme's 6.13. His 6.10 in the semifinal fell to eventual winner Hawley's." He went from top qualifier to the last qualifier when he ran 6.00/247.25 to qualify #16 at the NHRA Springnationals. A first-round 6.07/243.90 lost to Beadle's 5.97/238. Maple Grove hosted the Super Stock Nationals on June 24, and Jim qualified #4 for the eight-car field with a 5.89/249.30. But in round one, he smoked the tires and lost to Bruce Larson. At the NHRA Grandnationals in Canada, he qualified #9 with a 5.92/250.00. He failed to reach the finals. The following weekend (July 8), he was in Milan, Michigan, for the IHRA Northern Nationals. Jim was running really well here as his 5.73/257.87 (#4) in qualifying attests. In the first round, his 5.76/250 beat Bob Gottschalk's 6.09/247. He turned some heads in round two, where his 5.68/260.86 beat Tom McEwen's 5.81/235. In the semifinal, he slowed to 5.80/257.87, which lost to Kenny Bernstein's 5.81/255. After such a great performance, Englishtown was not so great. His 5.91/250.69 qualified #14 for the NHRA Summernationals, and he lost to Hawley in the first round. Jim surprised everyone by winning the prestigious US Nationals over Kenny Bernstein. His best NHRA times were 5.844 at Brainerd and 255.68 at Indy. Photo from the '84 Cajun Nationals, where Head was runner-up to Billy Meyer.
Submitted by Curt Swartz, Last updated on Thursday, March 31, 2022, 07:52:18 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.

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