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Chris Berg (M) from Schertz, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 439 ) 1984 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4
"Texas Yankee" Owned by Chris Berg from Schertz, Texas USA Crew Chief: Chris Berg
'78 Dodge Challenger by T-Bar | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi by Chris Berg with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.400 at Green Valley TX 3/84         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 1984 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 17.66, MPH 00.00    Entry is 1.05437 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
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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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, December 21, 2019, 08:02:03 PM by Danny White.
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© Jim Laird Chris Berg (M) from Schertz, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 439 ) 1985 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4
"Texas Yankee" Owned by Chris Berg from Schertz, Texas USA Crew Chief: Chris Berg
'78 Dodge Challenger by T-Bar | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi by Chris Berg with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.363 at NHRA Brainerd MN 8/85         1/4 Mile MPH: 238.09 at NHRA D4 Marion TX 5/19/85
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 17.37, MPH 44.91    Entry is 1.05522 times average ET and 0.99204 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: Berg ran the NHRA D4 Green Valley race, the NHRA D4 San Antonio race. The only NHRA national event of the year was the Brainerd race where the team won the Best Appearing Crew.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 02:55:07 PM by Rob McCabe. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Chris Berg (M) from Schertz, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 439 ) 1986 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4
"Texas Yankee" Owned by Chris Berg from Schertz, Texas USA Crew Chief: Chris Berg
'86 Chevrolet Corvette by T-Bar | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi by Chris Berg with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.057 at NHRA Ennis TX 9/86         1/4 Mile MPH: 240.25 at NHRA Ennis TX 9/86
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 44.73, MPH 49.00    Entry is 1.00950 times average ET and 0.99838 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: Berg retired after Ennis '86. Berg began the year with the Challenger but replaced it with this new Corvette body.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, 09:47:54 AM by Danny White.
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Tom Schiltz Al Bergler (M) from Mount Clemens, Michigan USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 302 ) 1973 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Motown Shaker" Owned by Al Bergler from Mount Clemens, Michigan USA Crew Chief: Al Bergler
'72 Chevrolet Vega by Logghe Stamping Co. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.500 at Bowling Green KY 1973         1/4 Mile MPH: 225.56 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/17/73
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 1973 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 66.83, MPH 75.58    Entry is 0.97481 times average ET and 1.04912 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
1973 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.169 ET, 235.64 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.520 ET, 189.00 MPH   
1973 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.668 ET, 215.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.657 ET, 184.00 MPH
1973 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.168 ET, 200.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.987 ET, 172.12 MPH
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Notes: Pomona had 58 FC's show up to qualify for the sixteen spots available for the NHRA Winternationals. Al qualified #11 on the slippery track with a 7.60/201.79. To emphasize how horrible track conditions were, Bergler ran 7.73 and 8.00/201.34 to win his first two rounds and reach the semifinals. There his ailing 9.10 lost to Kenny Bernstein's 7.46 in Ray Alley's Charger. The NHRA Gatornationals didn't go so well. Al won the best appearing car, but the Vega burned to the ground against Pat Foster in the Setzer Vega in the semifinals. Al qualified #14 with a 6.599/225.56 and beat Pete Hill's 6.84/187 in round one, with a 6.536/220.04 and Ron Colson in the "Chi-Town Hustler" in round two with a 6.570/214.79. In the semifinal race, his engine let go, and the car went up in flames. Al was OK, but the same could not be said about the car. Al eventually got it fixed, and he was at National Trail for the second NHRA Division Three race. Unfortunately, he failed to qualify for the eight-car show. He was back at National Trail in June for the NHRA Springnationals but could not qualify once again. (We didn't see Al on the DNQ list. We need to validate). At Milan for the NHRA Division 3 race, he qualified #1. In the opening round of eliminations, his 6.76/218 beat Paul Radici's 6.88/211. He made an easy solo in the semifinal when Jackie Price's Vega broke. In the final, his 6.73/220 finished runner-up to Twig Zeigler's 6.51/225. Al was at Englishtown on July 4 for its Funny Car Spectacular event. He got out of shape in the first round, and lost to Don Schumacher. He later came back out for a consolation race against "Jungle Jim" Liberman. Bergler ran 6.58/218.97 to win their race. His next stop was at Martin, Michigan, for an eight-car show. His off-pace 7.32/77.98 in the opening round lost to Tom Hoover's 6.72/209. He was back at Englishtown later in July for the NHRA Summernationals. A 6.601/221.56 qualified #13, and in the opening round, his 6.77/210.77 beat Ed McCulloch's 6.78/207. Unfortunately, his 6.84/184.04 lost to Jim Paoli's 6.55/213 in round two. He next went to Tri-City for the fourth NHRA Division Three race. In round one, he ran an easy 7.02 to beat Jackie Price's 7.20. But in the semifinals, he got out of shape against Paul Radici, and Al's car slid off the track. He went back to Martin, Michigan, in August for the PHR Championships but failed to qualify. Al was one of dozens of DNQs at Indy with a 6.70/218.44 best. Shortly after that (September 8), he was at Beech Bend for the NHRA Division Three final. A 6.62 qualified #2 behind Billy Meyer's 6.54. These two would eventually meet in the final. In round one, Bergler's 6.50/205 beat Stan Bowman's 7.32/187. He then beat Paul Day in the semifinal to set up a date with Meyer in the final. Al smoked the tires hard in their final race while Billy set a great 6.35/209 to win. He qualified for the World Finals at Amarillo and won round one over Ray Motes, 6.86/194.38 to 7.09/210. He broke against Frank Hall in round two. That was Al's last NHRA national event of the year. Al also ran 6.55/215.31 at Maple Grove.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, March 20, 2022, 09:37:24 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Al Bergler (M) from Mount Clemens, Michigan USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 302 ) 1974 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Motown Shaker" Owned by Al Bergler from Mount Clemens, Michigan USA Crew Chief: Al Bergler
'74 Chevrolet Vega by Logghe Stamping Co. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Chrysler Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.439 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/02/74         1/4 Mile MPH: 220.04 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/01/74
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 1974 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 62.48, MPH 59.58    Entry is 0.97857 times average ET and 1.01710 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
1974 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.015 ET, 235.64 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.410 ET, 189.00 MPH   
1974 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.580 ET, 216.34 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.495 ET, 184.00 MPH
1974 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.145 ET, 200.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.825 ET, 172.12 MPH
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Notes: This is Al's '73 Vega with the new '74 front end for 1974. After having Tom Prock ('71) and Butch Maas ('72) as drivers of his FCs, Al returned to the wheel in '73 and drove his own cars until he retired in 1982. Al ran 6.59 at Cecil County, 6.69 at Gainesville, and 6.43 at Indy. The best NHRA times were 6.439/220.04 at Indy 1974. Set Low ET at Capitol Raceway Coke meet at 6.56. Al competed at the Canadian FC Nationals held in Edmonton in August. It was a sixteen-car show, and in round one, his 6.94 defeated a crossed-up Ron O'Donnell in the "Damn Yankee." In the second round, both he and his opponent, Paul Radici, got out of shape, but Bergler got to the stripe first. In yet another slipping and sliding race, both he and Roger Lindamood were all over the track, but the "Color me Gone" got to the other end first. Shortly after that (August 10), he was at Irwindale for its Grand Prix race. It was a sixteen-car field, and in the opening round, Al made an easy solo pass when Gary Burgin's car failed to fire. In round two, he shut down early and lost to the eventual winner, Mike Halloran's 6.57. At Indy, for the NHRA U.S. Nationals, he ran 6.48/220.58 to qualify #14. In round one, his 6.47/218.44 beat Tom Hoover's 6.53/217. He gave the eventual winner a good race in the second round, where both drivers ran 6.43, but the "Snake" got the win. Al was at Englishtown in Oct for its Fallnationals. It was a fourteen-car show, and in the opening round of competition, his 7.58/139.98 beat Jake Crimmins' 8.29/175 in a tire-smoker. In round two, he got an easy solo when Fred Forkner's car got stuck in reverse. He ran 6.91/205.01 to beat Joe Jacono's 6.94/184 in the semifinal. He faced Al Marshall in the final, and Marshall was tough as he had set Low ET at 6.52. Bergler made it easy for him by lighting up the tires. Marshall ran 6.75/214 for the victory.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, July 3, 2022, 04:07:30 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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© Thomas Nagy Al Bergler (M) from Mount Clemens, Michigan USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 302 ) 1975 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Motown Shaker" Owned by Al Bergler from Mount Clemens, Michigan USA Crew Chief: Al Bergler
'75 Ford Mustang II by Logghe Stamping Co. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.601 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 202.24 at Portland OR 7/75
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 1975 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 48.18, MPH 07.71    Entry is 1.00319 times average ET and 0.93482 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
1975 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.987 ET, 241.53 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.220 ET, 189.00 MPH   
1975 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.580 ET, 216.34 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.495 ET, 184.00 MPH
1975 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.145 ET, 200.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.825 ET, 172.12 MPH
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Notes: Photo from the 1975 NHRA US Nationals, Indianapolis Raceway Park. Al was at Portland in July for the big 32 car Coca-Cola Championships. He beat "Jungle Jim" Liberman's 6.68/177 in the opening round with a 6.61/202.24. But in round two, his off-pace 7.25 lost to Gordon Mineo's 6.71.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, 12:23:18 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Michael Beach Al Bergler (M) from Mount Clemens, Michigan USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 302 ) 1976 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Motown Shaker" Owned by Al Bergler from Mount Clemens, Michigan USA Crew Chief: Al Bergler
'76 Ford Mustang II by Logghe Stamping Co. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.320 at PHR Martin MI 8/76         1/4 Mile MPH: 219.51 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 1976 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 69.09, MPH 48.54    Entry is 0.96636 times average ET and 0.99759 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
1976 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.964 ET, 241.53 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1976 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.540 ET, 220.04 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1976 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.116 ET, 202.23 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Michael Beach photo from Martin, MI, 1976. Did the team have two paint schemes in 1976?
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, December 5, 2021, 10:38:25 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Danny White.
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Handout, Bruce Grooms Collection Al Bergler (M) from Mount Clemens, Michigan USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 302 ) 1977 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Motown Shaker" Owned by Al Bergler from Mount Clemens, Michigan USA Crew Chief: Al Bergler
'76 Ford Mustang II by Logghe Stamping Co. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.450 at Martin MI 9/77         1/4 Mile MPH: 220.04 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/12/77
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 1977 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 52.91, MPH 48.37    Entry is 0.99537 times average ET and 0.99755 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
1977 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.964 ET, 247.93 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1977 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.480 ET, 220.58 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1977 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.996 ET, 204.31 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Al was at Edgewater on May 15 for the NHRA Division Three race. His 6.71/205.47 qualified #4. In the opening round of eliminations, his 6.67/213.77 fell to Tom Prock's 6.43/223. Photo from Gainesville 1977.
Submitted by Mike Gagnon, Last updated on Sunday, March 20, 2022, 09:37:25 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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© Tom West, Replicas West Al Bergler (M) from Mount Clemens, Michigan USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 302 ) 1978 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Motown Shaker" Owned by Al Bergler from Mount Clemens, Michigan USA Crew Chief: Al Bergler
'78 Chevrolet Corvette by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.320 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 220.00 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 1978 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 65.50, MPH 48.25    Entry is 0.97531 times average ET and 0.99737 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
1978 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.964 ET, 247.93 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.000 ET, 189.00 MPH   
1978 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.480 ET, 220.58 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.200 ET, 184.00 MPH
1978 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.996 ET, 204.31 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.530 ET, 172.12 MPH
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Notes: Bergler's new Corvette debuted at Rockingham on April 30 for the IHRA Pro-Am Championships. It was an easy sixteen-car field to qualify in, as only 16 cars showed. Bergler was on the "bump." He improved to 6.79/203 in the first round to beat Bob Beaulieu. In the second round, he shut off to a 15.46 loss to Pete Williams in the "Chi-Town Hustler." Al attempted to qualify at the NHRA Springnationals, but his best of 6.440/217.39 was good for the second alternate. That was his only NHRA national event of the year.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, July 9, 2022, 11:15:13 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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© Tom West, Replicas West Al Bergler (M) from Mount Clemens, Michigan USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 302 ) 1979 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Motown Shaker" Owned by Al Bergler from Mount Clemens, Michigan USA Crew Chief: Al Bergler
'78 Chevrolet Corvette by Logghe Stamping Co. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.220 at NHRA D1 Epping NH 8/79         1/4 Mile MPH: 220.58 at NHRA D1 Epping NH 8/79
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 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 72.63, MPH 48.31    Entry is 0.96584 times average ET and 0.99751 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
1979 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.954 ET, 247.93 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.820 ET, 193.96 MPH   
1979 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.440 ET, 221.13 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.920 ET, 192.00 MPH
1979 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.940 ET, 205.20 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.250 ET, 177.09 MPH
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Notes: Al won the final NHRA Division One race held in New England in August. It was an eight-car show, and his 6.45 qualified #2 behind Dick Rosberg's 6.23 in the "Fighting Irish" car. These two would work their way into the final. Bergler really picked up in the opening round, where he set Low ET with a 6.22/220.58 to defeat Tim Kushi's 6.73/195. A semifinal 6.30/220.58 beat a troubled Larry Fullerton in the "Trojan Horse." Rosberg's car had broken on its semifinal race, and Bergler ran a solo 17-second run for the victory.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, 07:52:43 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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© Tom West, Replicas West Al Bergler (M) from Mount Clemens, Michigan USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 302 ) 1980 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Motown Shaker" Owned by Al Bergler from Mount Clemens, Michigan USA Crew Chief: Al Bergler
'78 Chevrolet Corvette by Logghe Stamping Co. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi by Al Bergler with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.375 at Maple Grove PA 4/80         1/4 Mile MPH: 221.13 at Maple Grove PA 4/80
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 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 41.67, MPH 30.40    Entry is 1.01351 times average ET and 0.97055 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
1980 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.855 ET, 247.93 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.820 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1980 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.290 ET, 227.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.920 ET, 0.00 MPH
1980 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.790 ET, 211.06 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.250 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Al debuted his new Corvette at the NHRA Gatornationals. Unfortunately, he failed to qualify. In April, he was at Maple Grove's Spring All-Pro race. It was an eight-car show and in round one, he ran 6.37/221.13 to beat John Speelman's 6.65/219. A 6.41/219.51 in the semifinals lost to eventual winner Roy Harris' Low ET and Top Speed run of 6.12/241. Al was a DNQ at the NHRA Springnationals and the PHR event in Martin in August.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, June 23, 2022, 09:50:29 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Michael Beach Al Bergler (M) from Mount Clemens, Michigan USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 302 ) 1981 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Motown Shaker" Owned by Al Bergler from Mount Clemens, Michigan USA Crew Chief: Al Bergler
'78 Chevrolet Corvette by Logghe Stamping Co. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi by Al Bergler with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.220 at NHRA D3 Stanton MI 1981         1/4 Mile MPH: 223.00 at NHRA D3 Stanton MI 1981
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 1981 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 52.50, MPH 29.42    Entry is 0.99679 times average ET and 0.96885 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
1981 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.840 ET, 249.30 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1981 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.240 ET, 230.17 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1981 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.740 ET, 213.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Bergler was at Englishtown in October for its Fall FC Finale. In the opening round, his 6.57/217.37 beat Al Hofmann. But a 6.61/207.84 lost to John Speelman's 6.51/230 in his next race.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Thursday, June 23, 2022, 09:49:12 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Michael Beach Al Bergler (M) from Mount Clemens, Michigan USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 302 ) 1982 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Motown Shaker" Owned by Al Bergler from Mount Clemens, Michigan USA Crew Chief: Al Bergler
'82 Pontiac Trans Am by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi by Al Bergler with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.225 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 233.76 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 1982 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 48.61, MPH 48.49    Entry is 1.00242 times average ET and 0.99740 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
1982 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 254.95 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.820 ET, 193.96 MPH   
1982 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.210 ET, 234.37 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.920 ET, 192.00 MPH
1982 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.740 ET, 214.57 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.250 ET, 177.09 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Michael Beach photo from Martin, MI, 1982. Early season 6.43 at Englishtown. Al didn't run any NHRA national events this year. car was to sold to Rune Fjeld
Submitted by Curt Swartz, Last updated on Thursday, June 23, 2022, 09:51:15 PM by Curt Swartz.
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Tom West, Replicas West Stephen Bernd (M) from Pawhuska, Oklahoma USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 450 ) 1972 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4
"Nelson Carter's Super Chief" Owned by Nelson Carter from Pawhuska, Oklahoma USA Crew Chief: Nelson Carter
'72 Dodge Charger by RCE | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Keith Black Hemi by Keith Black with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         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 1972 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 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
1972 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.294 ET, 235.64 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.520 ET, 189.00 MPH   
1972 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.789 ET, 214.28 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.780 ET, 184.00 MPH
1972 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.289 ET, 199.58 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.110 ET, 172.12 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Stephen did not race at any NHRA national events this year. The car is shown with another driver's comp number.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, February 19, 2023, 11:40:43 PM by Thomas Nagy.
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© Tom West, Replicas West Stephen Bernd (M) from Pawhuska, Oklahoma USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 450 ) 1973 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4
"Super Chief" Owned by Nelson Carter from Pawhuska, Oklahoma USA Crew Chief: Nelson Carter
'73 Dodge Charger by RCE | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.849 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/03/73         1/4 Mile MPH: 199.11 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/03/73
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 1973 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.91, MPH 01.00    Entry is 1.17711 times average ET and 0.92609 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
1973 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.169 ET, 235.64 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.520 ET, 189.00 MPH   
1973 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.668 ET, 215.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.657 ET, 184.00 MPH
1973 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.168 ET, 200.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.987 ET, 172.12 MPH
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Notes: Bernd was at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals. The track was rough, and in the first qualifying session held on February 3, Stephen's 7.849/199.11 held the "bump" for the sixteen-car field. By the time qualifying ended, his time had been bumped out of the show to the fourth alternate slot. Stephen crashed the car at an eight-car event in March. Steve was attempting to qualify when the car went into a wheelstand. He got off the peddle, and the Charger landed hard, breaking the steering. Without control, the car went into the guardrail and exploded into flames. He got out and was OK, but the car was a total loss. This ended the Super Chief series of cars until Henry Harrison brought the name back in the late 1970s.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, February 19, 2023, 11:42:28 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Stephen Bernd (M) from Pawhuska, Oklahoma USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 450 ) 1975 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4
Owned by Unknown from USA Crew Chief:
by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         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 1975 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 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
1975 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.987 ET, 241.53 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.220 ET, 189.00 MPH   
1975 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.580 ET, 216.34 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.495 ET, 184.00 MPH
1975 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.145 ET, 200.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.825 ET, 172.12 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Stephen raced at Cayuga for the second NHRA Division 1 race. He made it to the semifinal, losing to Pee Wee Wallace's 6.98/207.37. He did not race at any NHRA national events. Whose car was this?
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, February 19, 2023, 11:43:13 PM by Danny White.
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Jim White Stephen Bernd (M) from Pawhuska, Oklahoma USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 450 ) 1978 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4
"Tulsa Oiler" Owned by Dick Moritz & John Osborn from Tulsa, Oklahoma USA Crew Chief: Rick Ballantine
'76 Chevrolet Monza by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Keith Black Hemi by Moritz Machine with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         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 1978 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 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
1978 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.964 ET, 247.93 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.000 ET, 189.00 MPH   
1978 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.480 ET, 220.58 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.200 ET, 184.00 MPH
1978 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.996 ET, 204.31 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.530 ET, 172.12 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: The team did not race at any NHRA national events this year.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, February 19, 2023, 11:39:47 PM by Danny White.
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Jim White Stephen Bernd (M) from Pawhuska, Oklahoma USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 450 ) 1979 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4
"Tulsa Oiler" Owned by Dick Moritz & John Osborn from Tulsa, Oklahoma USA Crew Chief: Rick Ballantine
'76 Chevrolet Monza by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Keith Black Hemi by Moritz Machine with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/10/79         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/10/79
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 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 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
1979 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.954 ET, 247.93 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.820 ET, 193.96 MPH   
1979 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.440 ET, 221.13 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.920 ET, 192.00 MPH
1979 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.940 ET, 205.20 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.250 ET, 177.09 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Bernd was the seventh alternate at the Gatornationals. No available times but not quicker than the #3 alternate at 6.48. That was his only NHRA national event this year. | Steve also drove the Monza at Tucson '79. - Bret Kepner
Submitted by Super Crew, Last updated on Sunday, October 8, 2023, 06:56:06 PM by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Stephen Bernd (M) from Pawhuska, Oklahoma USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 450 ) 1989 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 2
"Richards & Bernd" Owned by Gary Richards & Stephen Bernd from West Palm Beach, Florida USA Crew Chief: Paul Smith
'89 Chevrolet Beretta by Woody Gilmore | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.870 at NHRA Atlanta GA 4/89         1/4 Mile MPH: 231.71 at Englishtown NJ 1989
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 32.46, MPH 00.99    Entry is 1.03145 times average ET and 0.90884 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
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Believe it or not, this is the former Custom Body 5-second Dart from the mid 70s that Gary Richards had owned since 1978. Bernd was the second alternate at Gainesville at 6.951/167.06. He qualified on the bump at Atlanta at 5.870/217.65, but shut off to 10.431/76.75 against Eric Reed's 5.569/258.02 in round one. Bernd was the fourth alternate at Memphis at 7.242/137.55, and was the fourth alternate at Englishtown at 6.268/231.36. That was the team's last NHRA national event of the year. We need to confirm that the team ran 231.71 at Englishtown at a match race.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, February 19, 2023, 11:38:55 PM by Danny White.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Stephen Bernd (M) from Pawhuska, Oklahoma USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 450 ) 1992 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 1
"Nor'Easter" Owned by Bill Dee from Haverhill, Massachusetts USA Crew Chief: Bill Dee
'89 Pontiac Trans Am by S&W Race Cars | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         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 1992 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 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
1992 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.076 ET, 293.06 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1992 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.400 ET, 273.72 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1992 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.900 ET, 250.52 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
Notes: Stephen did not race at any NHRA national events this year.
Submitted by Davidhapgood, Last updated on Sunday, February 19, 2023, 11:44:03 PM by Davidhapgood. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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11/69 Drag Times Kenny Bernstein (M) from Dallas, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1969 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4
"Engine Masters Cougar" Owned by Ray Alley & Kenny Bernstein from Dallas, Texas USA Crew Chief:
'68 Mercury Cougar by Woody Gilmore | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi by Engine Masters with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         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 1969 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 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
1969 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.960 ET, 215.31 MPH    1000 Ft. 6.340 ET, 175.45 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.940 ET, 173.00 MPH   
1969 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.660 ET, 192.60 MPH 1000 Ft. 6.657 ET, 166.68 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.080 ET, 151.80 MPH
1969 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.360 ET, 176.47 MPH 1000 Ft. 7.077 ET, 156.79 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.410 ET, 142.54 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Car debuted late in 1969. Ran a 7.69 at Dallas, possibly in 1969. Wayne Wilder's motor.
Submitted by Dennis Doubleday, Last updated on Sunday, February 19, 2023, 01:40:15 PM by Dennis Doubleday. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Kenny Bernstein (M) from Dallas, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 414 ) 1970 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Engine Masters" Owned by Ray Alley from Garden Grove, California USA Crew Chief: Ted Thocklen
'70 Mercury Cougar by Woody Gilmore | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi by Engine Masters with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.690 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 187.50 at NHRA Dallas TX 6/14/70
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 1970 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 28.95, MPH 17.07    Entry is 1.03919 times average ET and 0.94382 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
1970 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.725 ET, 218.44 MPH    1000 Ft. 5.890 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.520 ET, 173.00 MPH   
1970 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.400 ET, 198.66 MPH 1000 Ft. 6.210 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.010 ET, 154.00 MPH
1970 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.075 ET, 182.05 MPH 1000 Ft. 6.630 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.410 ET, 142.54 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Bernstein drove the car at San Antonio, Texas, early in January for a four-car show. His race ended prematurely when the car broke a rear-end before his first race against Kelly Chadwick. Kenny was at OCIR for the Big Four Championships on May 2. It was supposed to be a 32 car show, but only 28 cars showed. Bernstein ran 7.98/182.55 to beat Mert Littlefield's much quicker 7.71/175 in the first round. Unfortunately, he lost to Ray Alley's 'Cuda in round two. He was at Oklahoma on July 4 for a best-of-three-match race against Don Biggers. Kenny won all three races to win the match, running a best of 7.77/170.77. On Labor Day Weekend, Kenny was at Green Valley Raceway for an AHRA race. He slept on the line in the first round and lost to the only unblown car in the show, Terry Pringle in Gene Snow's injected car. Kenny qualified #16 at NHRA Dallas Springs at 7.801/187.50. He took an easy 9-second win in round one when Tom McEwen broke but had troubles himself in round two and his 13-second run last to Leonard Hughes. Sister car to Alley's Cuda in 70. Featured in Hot Rod. Kenny ran 7.71 at NHRA Dallas. Where was the 7.69 run?
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, 12:47:05 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Unknown Photographer Kenny Bernstein (M) from Dallas, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 414 ) 1971 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Engine Masters" Owned by Ray Alley from Garden Grove, California USA Crew Chief: Ted Thocklen
'70 Mercury Cougar by Woody Gilmore | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi by Engine Masters with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         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 1971 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 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
1971 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.480 ET, 227.27 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.520 ET, 173.00 MPH   
1971 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.980 ET, 208.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.780 ET, 161.29 MPH
1971 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.480 ET, 194.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.110 ET, 150.87 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, 03:44:33 PM by Danny White.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Kenny Bernstein (M) from Dallas, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 414 ) 1972 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Engine Masters" Owned by Ray Alley from Garden Grove, California USA Crew Chief: Ray Alley
'70 Mercury Cougar by Woody Gilmore | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi by Engine Masters with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         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 1972 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 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
1972 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.294 ET, 235.64 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.520 ET, 189.00 MPH   
1972 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.789 ET, 214.28 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.780 ET, 184.00 MPH
1972 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.289 ET, 199.58 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.110 ET, 172.12 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, 03:44:54 PM by Danny White.
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Handout Kenny Bernstein (M) from Orange, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 414 ) 1972 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Ray Alley's Engine Masters" Owned by Ray Alley from Garden Grove, California USA Crew Chief: Ray Alley
'72 Dodge Charger by John Buttera | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi by Engine Masters with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.171 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 193.13 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 1972 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 12.56, MPH 00.97    Entry is 1.05627 times average ET and 0.90130 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
1972 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.294 ET, 235.64 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.520 ET, 189.00 MPH   
1972 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.789 ET, 214.28 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.780 ET, 184.00 MPH
1972 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.289 ET, 199.58 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.110 ET, 172.12 MPH
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Notes: Stock stroke
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Kenny Bernstein (M) from Orange, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 414 ) 1973 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"L.A. Hooker" Owned by Beaver Bros. & Dave Condit from Downey, California USA Crew Chief: Gene Beaver
'72 Ford Mustang by S&R Race Cars | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi by Gene Beaver with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.630 at Dallas TX 1973         1/4 Mile MPH: 142.40 at IHRA Rockingham NC 5/06/73
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 1973 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 53.81, MPH 00.71    Entry is 0.99430 times average ET and 0.66233 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
1973 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.169 ET, 235.64 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.520 ET, 189.00 MPH   
1973 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.668 ET, 215.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.657 ET, 184.00 MPH
1973 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.168 ET, 200.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.987 ET, 172.12 MPH
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Notes: Bernstein was the second driver in this car. Bernstein was at Rockingham on May 6 for the IHRA Pro-Am Championships. His 6.79 qualified #6 in the sixteen-car field, and in the opening round of eliminations, his 7.10/142.40 beat Dee Simmons. In round two, Kenny got crossed up and shut down against eventual winner Mike Snively. Kenny was at Muncie for the IHRA Northern Nationals in May. He qualified #12 with a 7.73 (easy show to get in), but he lost to eventual winner Jim Paoli in the first round. Early in July, Baton Rouge held its Louisiana State Summer Championships. Four Funny Car's ran, including Bernstein. He had lost to George Cox's "Banzai" but got back into the show as the Low ET loser. It was the "Banzai" car that Ken had to race in the final. The Charger failed to fire, so Bernstein would make an all-out solo for the win. The car left hard, but at the 1/8 mile, the "LA Hooker" exploded into flames. Bernstein got the Mustang stopped and had second-degree burns on his hands. The "Hooker" was totally destroyed.
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Handout, Gary Osborn Collection Kenny Bernstein (M) from Orange, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 414 ) 1973 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Ray Alley's Engine Masters" Owned by Ray Alley from Garden Grove, California USA Crew Chief: Ray Alley
'72 Dodge Charger by John Buttera | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi by Engine Masters with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.740 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/17/73         1/4 Mile MPH: 210.79 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/18/73
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 1973 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 42.94, MPH 36.24    Entry is 1.01080 times average ET and 0.98042 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
1973 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.169 ET, 235.64 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.520 ET, 189.00 MPH   
1973 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.668 ET, 215.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.657 ET, 184.00 MPH
1973 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.168 ET, 200.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.987 ET, 172.12 MPH
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Notes: Stock stroke motor. Kenny was at Beeline for the AHRA Winternationals on January 28, 1973, where he ran 6.89/204.08 to qualify #27. He lost to Stan Shiroma in round two when he lost a blower. He then went to Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals. The track was nothing less than horrible, and his 7.55/200.89 qualified #9. This set up a first-round meeting with low qualifier Butch Maas in the M/T Grand Am. Maas broke, and Bernstein's 7.66 advanced. Dave Beebe lost his clutch in the "Mr. Ed" Satellite in the second round, and Kenny's 7.50 won. He faced Al Bergler in the semifinals, and Al's ailing 9.10 lost to the Charger's 7.46. His run came to an end in the final, where he lost to Don Schumacher's 7.18. The team's next stop was at Lakeland for the IHRA Winternationals. Kenny qualified #10 and a tire-smoking 7.20/198.67 lost to Jim Paoli's 7.14/172 in the opening round of eliminations. At Gainsville, for the NHRA Gatornationals, his 6.74 best failed to qualify for the show. (That run does not appear on the NHRA DNQ sheet for Gainesville. Listing it but need confirmation. - BP)
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Kenny Bernstein (M) from Orange, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 404 ) 1977 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Chelsea King" Owned by Kenny Bernstein from Orange, California USA Crew Chief: Leroy Goldstein
'77 Plymouth Arrow by John Buttera | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi by Ed Pink with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         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 1977 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 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
1977 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.964 ET, 247.93 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1977 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.480 ET, 220.58 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1977 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.996 ET, 204.31 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Shakedown runs.
Submitted by Ken Bolender, Last updated on Sunday, January 6, 2013, 10:48:43 PM by Ken Bolender.
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© Allen Tracy Kenny Bernstein (M) from Orange, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 404 ) 1977 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"L.A. Hooker" Owned by Beaver Bros. & Dave Condit from Downey, California USA Crew Chief: Gene Beaver
'77 Ford Mustang II by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi by Gene Beaver with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         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 1977 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 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
1977 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.964 ET, 247.93 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1977 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.480 ET, 220.58 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1977 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.996 ET, 204.31 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Second car driver. Photo from 1977 US Nationals. Written under his number is Chelsea Street Pub.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, 05:11:10 PM by Al Tracy. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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© Ken Bolender Kenny Bernstein (M) from Orange, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 404 ) 1978 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Chelsea King" Owned by Kenny Bernstein from Orange, California USA Crew Chief: Leroy Goldstein
'78 Plymouth Arrow by John Buttera | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi by Ed Pink with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.053 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/04/78         1/4 Mile MPH: 236.22 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/02/78
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 1978 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 91.37, MPH 78.59    Entry is 0.93410 times average ET and 1.07090 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
1978 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.964 ET, 247.93 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.000 ET, 189.00 MPH   
1978 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.480 ET, 220.58 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.200 ET, 184.00 MPH
1978 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.996 ET, 204.31 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.530 ET, 172.12 MPH
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Notes: Kenny Bernstein's car was awarded "best appearing" at Englishtown for the NHRA Summernationals. He also showed up with a new crew chief, Leroy Goldstein. Bernstein ran 6.21/231.36 to qualify #13, but he lost to Ron Colson driving the "Hawaiian" in the first round. He followed the NHRA tour to Canada for the Grandnationals, but he was the first alternate for the eight-car field with a 6.39 best. But #8 qualifier Tom Anderson blew his engine during qualifying, and Kenny took his spot in the show. In the first round, he had problems against Gary Burgin and shut off to an 8.59 loss. At the NHRA World Finals at Ontario, Bernstein qualified #10 with a 6.19/232.55. In the first round, a tire-smoking shutoff 10.73/71.77 lost to John Collins' 6.13/221.
Submitted by Ken Bolender, Last updated on Saturday, July 9, 2022, 02:33:55 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Kenny Bernstein (M) from Orange, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 404 ) 1979 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Chelsea King" Owned by Kenny Bernstein from Orange, California USA Crew Chief: Leroy Goldstein
'78 Plymouth Arrow by John Buttera | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi by Ed Pink with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.108 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/02/79         1/4 Mile MPH: 241.93 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/03/79
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 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 84.15, MPH 88.80    Entry is 0.94845 times average ET and 1.09406 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
1979 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.954 ET, 247.93 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.820 ET, 193.96 MPH   
1979 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.440 ET, 221.13 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.920 ET, 192.00 MPH
1979 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.940 ET, 205.20 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.250 ET, 177.09 MPH
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Notes: Bernstein was one of the first FC racers o transport his car with an eighteen-wheeler. The Peterbilt also carried two spare engines as he entered the '79 season with four Ed Pink 1/2 strokers. Kenny failed to qualify at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals. He did much better on February 18 for Beeline's NHRA Division 7 Opener. He qualified for the eight-car show and lasted until the final, where he finished runner-up to Tripp Shumake. He then went to the Bakersfield March Meet, where he easily won his first-round race. In the second round, he ran 6.55/216.34 to beat a tire-shaking Shumake. The car got out of shape in the semifinal, and Kenny shut off to 9.53 in a loss to Jim Adolph's 6.29. At the NHRA Gatornationals, he qualified #8 with a 6.33/229.59, but he got crossed up again and lost to Al Segrini in the first round. The following week (March 18), Kenny was at Darlington for the IHRA Winternationals. He qualified #2 in the eight-car show with a 6.17 but failed to reach the finals. On April 22, he won the IHRA Dixie Nationals in Atlanta by stopping Dale Pulde in the final. The NHRA Cajun Nationals at Baton Rouge was postponed by rain and run on May 2. It was here that Kenny got his first NHRA National event victory. He qualified #3 in the eight-car show with a 6.32/231.95. In round one, he beat Bob Pickett's 6.55/222 with a 6.36/234.98 (Top Speed). In the semifinals, a 6.49/202.55 beat Ron Colson's tire-smoking "Hawaiian." The final saw Kenny face future superstar John Force, and Force had his transmission break giving Kenny the victory with a 6.45/233.76. Bernstein was at Rockingham for the IHRA Pro-Am Championships. A 6.17 qualified #2 in the eight-car field, and in the first round, his 6.19/232.55 beat a tire-smoking Pulde, but in the semifinals, Paul Smith in the "Entertainer" got a jump on him, and his 6.39/226 beat Kenny's quicker 6.31/230.76. He qualified #8 at the NHRA Springnationals with a 6.20/233.76 but lost to Force's 6.27/220 in the first round with a 6.36/229.00. At the IHRA Springnationals at Bristol, he again ran well. A 6.24 qualified #3 in the eight-car field. A 6.34 in the first round beat Smith's 6.61, and in the semifinals, his 6.57 beat John Pott's 6.95 in the "Mr. Norm" car. That put him in the final with Pulde. Unfortunately, Bernstein took a nap in the final, and his 6.31/223.88 finished runner-up to Dale's 6.47/234. At Denver for the NHRA Mile High Nationals, he qualified #1 with a 6.35, but in the first round, he fouled against Pulde. The NHRA Summernationals was Kenny's next stop, and he qualified #6 there with a 6.20/238.09. A first-round 6.28 lost to Shumake's 6.23. He was in another final round the following week (July 22) at the IHRA Northern Nationals. A 6.15 qualified #2 for the eight-car show, and he worked his way into the final against Tim Grose. His 6.35/222.22 finished second best to Grose's 6.23/211. Bernstein followed the NHRA tour to Canada in early August for the Grandnationals. He qualified #6 in the eight-car field with a 6.28/234.37. He improved to a 6.25 in the first round, but it wasn't enough as he lost to Segrini's 6.19. Kenny failed to qualify at Martin, Michigan, for the PHR Championships. All cars ran one round, and the eight lowest ETs advanced into the show regardless of winning or losing. He was runner-up to Billy Meyer at the NHRA Division 4 race at Baton Rouge. His final round 6.47/226.13 lost to Meyer's 6.41/232. At Indy, Kenny's 6.108/231.36 qualified #13 for the NHRA U.S. Nationals. In the opening round, his 6.120/241.93 lost to Ron Colson's 6.06/236 in the "Hawaiian." The Indy times were Kenny's best of the year. He followed that up with a big win at Rockingham for the IHRA U.S. Open Championships, where he stopped Roy Harris in the final. The following week, he was in Seattle for the NHRA Fallnationals. A 6.27/227.84 qualified #12. In round one, he improved to 6.24/238.09 but lost to Jim Dunn's 6.10/238.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, November 24, 2022, 08:50:55 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Kenny Bernstein (M) from Orange, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 404 / 9) 1980 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Budweiser King" Owned by Kenny Bernstein from Orange, California USA Crew Chief: Donnie Couch
'80 Plymouth Arrow by Mike Kase | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.002 at NHRA Seattle WA 9/20/80         1/4 Mile MPH: 241.93 at NHRA Baton Rouge LA 4/26/80
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 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 83.10, MPH 85.06    Entry is 0.95421 times average ET and 1.06184 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
1980 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.855 ET, 247.93 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.820 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1980 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.290 ET, 227.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.920 ET, 0.00 MPH
1980 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.790 ET, 211.06 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.250 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Kenny's first year with Budweiser sponsorship. He crashed the brand new car at the press conference. Kenny started the '80 season with a runner-up finish to Don Prudhomme at the OCIR Super Bowl of Drag Racing event. At the NHRA Winternationals, he qualified #2 with a 6.06/233.16. He lost to Dale Pulde when he hit the guardrail in the first round. He got out of shape, crossed the centerline, and hit the rail. He was OK, but the Arrow body was wrecked. Bernstein went to Famoso for the Bakersfield March Meet but failed to reach the finals. A 6.06 qualified #4 at the NHRA Gatornationals, but he slept in the first round, and his 6.18/232.55 lost to Tom Hoover's 6.24/229. A week later (March 23), he was at Darlington for the IHRA Winternationals, but he failed to qualify for the eight-car field. He was at Rockingham on April 20 for the IHRA Pro-Am Championships. His 6.12/228 qualified #1 for the eight-car field. In his first-round race against Billy Meyer, Bernstein accidentally shirted back into low gear, and he lost to Meyer's 6.15. The following week, he qualified #5 at Baton Rouge for the NHRA Cajun Nationals, running 6.11/241.93 for the spot. It was an eight-car show, and by qualifying #5, it set up a first-round race with low qualifier Paul Smith in Larry Coogle's "Sting" Firebird. Paul won the race when Bernstein smoked the tires and shut off. On May 4, he was runner-up to Raymond Beadle in the "Blue Max" at the rain-delayed IHRA Dixie Nationals. At Bristol for another rain-delayed event, the IHRA Springnationals, he qualified #3 in the eight-car show with a 6.21. He lasted until the semifinals, where his 6.59 lost to eventual winner Meyer's 6.44. The "Budweiser King" wasn't running that well at the NHRA Springnationals, only qualifying #10 with a 6.22/232.55. He lost to Dale Pulde in the first round. He also lost in the first round at the next NHRA race, the Mile High Nationals in Denver. Kenny qualified #7 in the eight-car show, but his 6.57/225.00 in the first round lost to Beadle's 6.29/226. He then went to Alamo Dragway in San Antonio, Texas, for the AHRA Nationals. It was another eight-car field, and his 6.33 qualified #5, setting up a first-round encounter with low qualifier Prudhomme. It was a close race, but the "Snake's" 6.19 beat Kenny's 6.20. He won the NHRA Division 2 race at Blaney, beating John Speelman in the final with a 6.43/233.16 (Top Speed and a new track record). He earlier had set Low ET at 6.37. At Englishtown, he qualified poorly, only running 6.14/237.46 for the #11 spot, and in the first round, he lost to Prudhomme. Early in August, he was at Bristol for the IHRA Summernationals. He qualified #7 in the eight-car field with a 6.52, but in round one, he smoked the tires to a shut-off 12.40 that lost to Roy Harris' 6.30/236. Kenny was at Maple Grove for the NHRA Division 1 race. He ran well, making it into the final against future crew chief Dale Armstrong, but he had problems and shut off, giving Dale's 6.20/231 the victory. Kenny was disappointed at Indy for the NHRA U.S. Nationals, where his 6.15 best failed to qualify for the race that had a 6.10 "bump." Ray Alley then came on board to help with the car for the NHRA Fallnationals at Seattle. Kenny was the first to tell you that Alley "knew his stuff" as the car responded by running a career-best 6.002 at 239.36 to qualify low for the field. However, things didn't go so rosy in eliminations, as Bernstein's 6.61/214.28 in the first round lost to Armstrong's 6.62/180. Kenny wrapped up the year at the NHRA Finals in Ontario. He qualified #13 at 6.251/224.90 (243.90?) and bat Dale Pulde in round one, 6.585/220.04 to 6.79/207. In round two, he lost to eventual winner Ron Colson, 6.21/233 to 6.304/227.84.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Friday, April 29, 2022, 10:54:49 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.

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