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Photog Web 		Gary Bolger (M) from Lynwood, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 395 ) 1970 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Gold Digger" Owned by Bud Richter from Elgin, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Bud Richter
'69 Plymouth Barracuda by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.465 at Martin MI 9/70         1/4 Mile MPH: 199.55 at Martin MI 9/70
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 45.28, MPH 52.25    Entry is 1.00878 times average ET and 1.00448 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
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, 02:17:26 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Photog Web 		Gary Bolger (M) from Lynwood, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 395 ) 1970 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Gold Digger" Owned by Bud Richter from Elgin, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Bud Richter
'70 Plymouth Cuda by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.100 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 210.00 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 1970 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 72.22, MPH 78.66    Entry is 0.95946 times average ET and 1.05708 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
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Notes: Photo from US 30 Dragstrip in 1970. 7.48 KCIR
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Friday, July 24, 2015, 01:34:30 AM by Mike Sopko.
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Charles Gilchrist Gary Bolger (M) from Lynwood, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 395 ) 1971 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Don Garlits" Owned by Bud Richter from Elgin, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Bud Richter
'71 Dodge Charger by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Chrysler Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.850 at Columbus OH 6/71         1/4 Mile MPH: 211.26 at Columbus OH 6/71
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 63.00, MPH 58.46    Entry is 0.98138 times average ET and 1.01567 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
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Notes: Use of Don Garlits' name to obtain bookings. Garlits reportedly got 10 percent of the car's earnings for the use of his name. | Bolger was at York US 30 in May for the Super Stock Nationals. He qualified with a 7.02, and in the first round, his 7.25/201.79 beat Bob Cain. A sleepy 7.12/206.89 in round two lost to Don Schumacher's 7.23/215. Shortly after this, he won over an eight-car field at Lebanon Valley. A track record 6.92 at 208 in the final beat Mart Higginbotham. He was at Cecil County for the Maryland State Funny Car Championships, but a 7.26/180.00 in the opening round lost to Bruce Larson's 7.28/200. In June, he was at National Trail for a four-car round-robin race. Bolger ran 7.39/201.34 in the first round, to beat Tony Wahlay's 7.44/199. In round two, Gary's 7.35/204.54 fell to Bobby Rowe's 7.21/205 in the "Super Duster." In the final round, Gary made history as he was the first to run a "six" at National Trail. His 6.85/211.26 easily beat Wahlay's 7.77/188. This was one of the last races for the Charger as the new Mustang was just about finished. ET from Match Race, Columbus OH 6/71.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Friday, August 27, 2021, 11:56:26 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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© Todd Wingerter, Tom Kasch Collection Gary Bolger (M) from Lynwood, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 395 ) 1971 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Gold Digger" Owned by Bud Richter from Elgin, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Mike Farrell
'71 Ford Mustang by Logghe Stamping Co. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.760 at Maple Grove PA 1971         1/4 Mile MPH: 216.86 at Gary IN 9/71
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 72.00, MPH 72.98    Entry is 0.96848 times average ET and 1.04260 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
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Notes: Winner of the 1971 Popular Hot Rodding Championships, US 131 Dragway, Martin, Michigan. Gary defeated Richard Tharp in the final with a 6.77 at 211.26. Ran a 6.89/216.86 at US 30 (Gary, IN) in September 1971. 6.77 at Martin US 131-August 1971
Submitted by Mike Gagnon, Last updated on Sunday, January 2, 2022, 12:52:17 PM by Ron Thums.
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Photog Web 		Gary Bolger (M) from Lynwood, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 395 ) 1971 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Gold Digger" Owned by Bud Richter from Elgin, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Bud Richter
'70 Plymouth Cuda by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with 3 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
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, August 22, 2011, 04:44:04 PM by Danny White.
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Clark Emmert Gary Bolger (M) from Genoa, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 395 ) 1972 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Gold Digger" Owned by Bud Richter from Elgin, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Bud Richter
'72 Dodge Charger by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Chrysler Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.648 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/03/72         1/4 Mile MPH: 218.44 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/03/72
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 64.24, MPH 59.74    Entry is 0.97923 times average ET and 1.01941 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: This car replaced the team's Mustang, which they had run for about a year and a half. It made its debut in mid-August at Dragway 42 during the IHRA Summernationals. At the NHRA Nationals, Gary qualified on the bump at 6.648/218.44 and was in the other lane during the first round when Phil Castronovo blew the body off the Custom Body Challenger. The times were 6.80/187 to 6.971/216.34. That was the team's last NHRA national event of the year.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, July 9, 2022, 10:43:23 AM by Thomas Nagy.
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Photog Web 		Gary Bolger (M) from Lynwood, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 395 ) 1972 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Gold Digger" Owned by Bud Richter from Elgin, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Bud Richter
'71 Ford Mustang by Logghe Stamping Co. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Chrysler Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.640 at Saginaw MI 1972         1/4 Mile MPH: 224.00 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 1972 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 65.05, MPH 72.75    Entry is 0.97805 times average ET and 1.04536 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: The "Gold Digger" used a 120" Logghe chassis. The 426 Hemi used a Reath crank and now displaced 480 cubic inches.MT rods held ForgedTrue pistons, and the cam of choice was Howards. A Gary Dyer prepared GMC 6/71 sat on top of a Cragar intake manifold, and Cragar also supplied the blower drive. The fuel was fed by Enderle injection. A Lenco two-speed was used, and the whole car weighed in at 1,850 lbs. The Mustang body came from Fiberglass Ltd. Gary qualified #9 at NHRA Gainesville at 6.80/214.79. He lost to Pat Foster in round one, 6.64/204 to 6.75/215.31. He qualified #5 at the Springnationals. His times were not listed, but #4 was a 6.80, and #9 was a 6.92, so he was between those two. Gary beat Steve Tansy in round one with a shutting off 11.11 after Tansy broke. Pat Foster got him again in round two, 6.73/215 to 6.87/212.26. The team debuted a new Dodge Charger at IHRA Dragway 42 and then ran NHRA Indy. According to the team, the Mustang's best numbers were 6.64/224. They also ran 6.64 at Tri-City and 6.65 at a match race at National Trail on April 12. We need to validate the 224; the best validated speed is the 215.31 from Gainesville. (See the other entry for the Charger).
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, July 9, 2022, 10:47:03 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Gary Bolger (M) from Lynwood, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 395 ) 1973 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Gold Digger" Owned by Bud Richter from Elgin, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Bud Richter
'72 Dodge Charger by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Chrysler Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.520 at Dallas TX 1973         1/4 Mile MPH: 216.86 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 1973 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 64.83, MPH 54.50    Entry is 0.97780 times average ET and 1.00865 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: Also ran 6.72 with a Mustang body. Ran 6.67 at Columbus NHRA 73. | National Trail held a four-car fuel Funny Car race and Bolger had Low ET at 6.72. Gary Bolger faced Kenny Safford in a best of three match race at US 30 Gary, Indiana, in April. Gary won the match by winning the first two races with runs of 6.94 and 6.87. On May 20, he qualified #2 at Muncie with a 6.92 for the IHRA Northern Nationals. He beat Al Marshall in the first round, but in round two, he lost to Joe Lee.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, February 15, 2020, 11:07:49 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Gary Bolger (M) from Genoa, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 395 ) 1974 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Gold Digger" Owned by Bud Richter from Elgin, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Bud Richter
'73 Dodge Charger by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Chrysler Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.610 at Amarillo TX 1974         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 1974 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 47.40, MPH 00.00    Entry is 1.00456 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
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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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Friday, January 3, 2020, 12:28:53 PM by Danny White.
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© Allen Tracy Gary Bolger (M) from Genoa, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 395 ) 1975 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Cobra/Tyrant" Owned by Dale Creasy from Elgin, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Dale Creasy
'75 Ford Mustang II by Woody Gilmore | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 496 Keith Black Hemi by Dale Creasy with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.490 at Fremont CA 8/75         1/4 Mile MPH: 216.00 at Fremont CA 8/75
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 57.59, MPH 48.98    Entry is 0.98632 times average ET and 0.99843 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: Gary Bolger and Dale Creasy were one of the teams picked to run the Coca-Cola Cavalcade of Stars funny car circuit. In mid-April, Gary pulled in to Atco for a best of three match race against "Jungle Jim" Liberman. Jim failed to show, so Gary was going to run a solo pass for the fans. Things didn't go as planned as coming off the line, he smoked only one tire, crossed into the opposite lane, and smacked into the guardrail. The car flipped, but Bolger was not hurt. The Mustang body was cracked, and the frame was bent, so the team packed up. As they were towing out, Jungle's rig pulled in without Liberman, as he failed to show. Bolger was at Englishtown in June for one of the Coca-Cola Cavalcade races. In the first round, his 6.72/201.79 lost to Roger Lindamood's 6.53/217. He got back into the show for the semifinal, where he was to race Lindamood again, but Roger broke, so Gary soloed with a 9.04. He was to race Dick Bourgois in the final that never happened due to rain. Another Coke race was run at Atco in July. At that event, Bolger's 6.74/197 beat Gordon Mineo's 7.06/198 in the opening round. In the semifinal, Gary shut down early with problems while racing Fred Goeske. Shortly after that, he showed up at Portland for the 32 car Coca-Cola Funny Car Championships. Unfortunately, his 6.63 in the first round, lost to Jerry Ruth's 6.49. On July 30, Bolger was at Edmonton, Alberta, for its Funny Car Spectacular race. An opening round 7.23/183.67 fell to Liberman's 6.66/193. He also lost in the opening round at Seattle for the Seafair Funny Car Championships when the car lost fire against Don Souter. In August, they were at Fremont for a Cavalcade race. In the first round, Bolger's 6.60 beat Lindamood's quicker 6.53, and in the semifinals, a 6.49 (Low ET) at 209.30 beat Lindamood again at 6.79. Gary went up against the "Sundance" Monza driven by Russell Long in the final. Long got out of shape and crossed the centerline while Bolger ran 6.60/216 for the victory.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, October 4, 2021, 10:13:07 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Gary Bolger (M) from Genoa, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 395 ) 1975 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Gold Digger" Owned by Bud Richter from Elgin, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Bud Richter
'73 Dodge Charger by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Chrysler Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.470 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 205.47 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 59.27, MPH 17.40    Entry is 0.98328 times average ET and 0.94976 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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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, September 28, 2010, 12:38:50 PM by Danny White.
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© Allen Tracy Gary Bolger (M) from Genoa, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 395 ) 1976 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Gold Digger" Owned by Bud Richter from Elgin, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Bud Richter
'76 Ford Mustang II by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Chrysler Hemi 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 1976 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
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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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, July 9, 2022, 11:28:37 AM by Danny White.
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Michael Beach Gary Bolger (M) from Genoa, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 395 ) 1977 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Gold Digger" Owned by Bud Richter from Elgin, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Bud Richter
'76 Ford Mustang II by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Chrysler Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.700 at PHR Martin MI 8/77         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 29.11, MPH 00.00    Entry is 1.03395 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, 220.04 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, 203.81 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: Gary was at Martin, Michigan, in August for the PHR Championships. The car broke in the qualifying round. Michael Beach photo from Martin, MI, 1976.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Friday, July 15, 2022, 11:47:02 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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© Allen Tracy Gary Bolger (M) from Genoa, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 395 ) 1978 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Cobra/Tyrant" Owned by Dale Creasy from Elgin, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Dale Creasy
'75 Ford Mustang II by Woody Gilmore | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 496 Keith Black Hemi by Dale Creasy 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, 220.04 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, 203.81 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
No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, February 16, 2012, 01:04:48 AM by Curt Swartz.
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© Allen Tracy Gary Bolger (M) from Genoa, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 395 ) 1978 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Gold Digger" Owned by Bud Richter from Elgin, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Bud Richter
'76 Ford Mustang II by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Chrysler Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.690 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 206.42 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 30.06, MPH 08.88    Entry is 1.03241 times average ET and 0.93810 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, 220.04 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, 203.81 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
No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, July 9, 2022, 11:28:54 AM by Curt Swartz.
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© Allen Tracy Gary Bolger (M) from Genoa, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 395 ) 1979 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Cobra/Tyrant" Owned by Dale Creasy from Elgin, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Dale Creasy
'75 Ford Mustang II by Woody Gilmore | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 496 Keith Black Hemi by Dale Creasy 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 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: Photo from US 30.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, February 16, 2012, 01:35:23 AM by Danny White.
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Michael Beach Gary Bolger (M) from Genoa, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 395 ) 1980 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Cobra/Tyrant" Owned by Dale Creasy from Elgin, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Dale Creasy
'75 Ford Mustang II by Woody Gilmore | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 496 Keith Black Hemi by Dale Creasy 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 1980 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
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
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Michael Beach photo from Martin, MI, 1983.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, February 16, 2012, 01:35:59 AM by Curt Swartz.
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Michael Beach Gary Bolger (M) from Genoa, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 395 ) 1981 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Cobra/Tyrant" Owned by Dale Creasy from Elgin, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Dale Creasy
'75 Ford Mustang II by Woody Gilmore | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 496 Keith Black Hemi by Dale Creasy 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 1981 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
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
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Michael Beach photo from Martin, MI, 1983.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, February 16, 2012, 01:36:24 AM by Curt Swartz.
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Michael Beach Gary Bolger (M) from Genoa, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 395 ) 1982 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Cobra/Tyrant" Owned by Dale Creasy from Elgin, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Dale Creasy
'75 Ford Mustang II by Woody Gilmore | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 496 Keith Black Hemi by Dale Creasy with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.640 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 209.30 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 10.25, MPH 00.98    Entry is 1.06924 times average ET and 0.89303 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, 1983.
Submitted by Curt Swartz, Last updated on Thursday, February 16, 2012, 01:37:01 AM by Curt Swartz.
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Michael Beach Gary Bolger (M) from Genoa, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 395 ) 1983 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Cobra/Tyrant" Owned by Dale Creasy from Elgin, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Dale Creasy
'75 Ford Mustang II by Woody Gilmore | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 496 Keith Black Hemi by Dale Creasy with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.440 at PHR Martin MI 6/83         1/4 Mile MPH: 213.77 at PHR Martin MI 6/83
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 1983 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 17.66, MPH 00.99    Entry is 1.05401 times average ET and 0.91210 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
1983 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.621 ET, 257.87 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1983 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.110 ET, 234.37 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1983 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.610 ET, 216.64 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: Michael Beach photo from Martin, MI, 1983.
Submitted by Curt Swartz, Last updated on Monday, February 14, 2022, 12:16:02 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Michael Beach Gary Bolger (M) from Genoa, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 395 ) 1984 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Cobra/Tyrant" Owned by Dale Creasy from Elgin, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Dale Creasy
'75 Ford Mustang II by Woody Gilmore | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 496 Keith Black Hemi by Dale Creasy 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 1984 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
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
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Michael Beach photo from Martin, MI, 1983.
Submitted by Curt Swartz, Last updated on Thursday, February 16, 2012, 01:38:00 AM by Curt Swartz.
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Michael Beach Gary Bolger (M) from Genoa, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 395 ) 1985 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Cobra/Tyrant" Owned by Dale Creasy from Elgin, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Dale Creasy
'75 Ford Mustang II by Woody Gilmore | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 496 Keith Black Hemi by Dale Creasy 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 1985 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
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
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Curt Swartz, Last updated on Thursday, February 16, 2012, 01:38:38 AM by Curt Swartz.
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Michael Beach Gary Bolger (M) from Genoa, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 395 ) 1986 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Cobra/Tyrant" Owned by Dale Creasy from Elgin, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Dale Creasy
'75 Ford Mustang II by Woody Gilmore | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 496 Keith Black Hemi by Dale Creasy 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 1986 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
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
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Michael Beach photo from Martin, MI, 1983.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, February 16, 2012, 01:32:41 AM by Curt Swartz.
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Michael Beach Gary Bolger (M) from Genoa, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 395 ) 1987 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Cobra/Tyrant" Owned by Dale Creasy from Elgin, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Dale Creasy
'75 Ford Mustang II by Woody Gilmore | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 496 Keith Black Hemi by Dale Creasy 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 1987 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
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
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Michael Beach photo from Martin, MI, 1983. Times needed for the year.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, June 23, 2022, 03:48:20 PM by Curt Swartz.
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Michael Beach Gary Bolger (M) from Genoa, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 395 ) 1988 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Cobra/Tyrant" Owned by Dale Creasy from Elgin, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Dale Creasy
'75 Ford Mustang II by Woody Gilmore | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 496 Keith Black Hemi by Dale Creasy 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 1988 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
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
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Gary did not race any NHRA national events this year. Michael Beach photo from Martin, MI, 1983.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, May 28, 2022, 07:51:18 PM by Curt Swartz.
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© Rick Howard Gary Bolger (M) from Genoa, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 395 ) 1989 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Cobra/Tyrant" Owned by Dale Creasy from Elgin, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Dale Creasy
'75 Ford Mustang II by Woody Gilmore | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 496 Keith Black Hemi by Dale Creasy with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.850 at IHRA Bristol TN 9/89         1/4 Mile MPH: 247.00 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 1989 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 34.42, MPH 31.08    Entry is 1.02794 times average ET and 0.96882 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: At the IHRA Loctite/Nationwise World Nationals at Norwalk, Bolger qualified on the bump for the 8 Car field with a 5.977/214.80 & faced #1 Qualifier Kenny Bernstein in Round 1. Unfortunately, Bolger red lighted away a 6.097/227.85 which regardless, was no match for the eventual runner up Bernstein's 5.469/268.66. | Gary was at Bristol early in September for the IHRA Fallnationals. It was an eight-car field and his 5.85/233.97 was the fifth alternate. 1989 Rick Howard photo from Martin, MI.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, 07:11:38 PM by Rob McCabe. Approved by Super Crew.
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© Rob Potter Gary Bolger (M) from Genoa, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 395 ) 1989 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Creasy Family" Owned by Dale Creasy from Elgin, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Dale Creasy
'89 Pontiac Trans Am by Murf McKinney | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 496 Keith Black Hemi by Dale Creasy 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 1989 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
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: Was the new car out this soon? They were still running the Mustang II in 1989.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, 10:44:39 PM by Danny White.
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Michael Beach Gary Bolger (M) from Genoa, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 395 ) 1990 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Creasy Family" Owned by Dale Creasy from Elgin, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Dale Creasy
'89 Pontiac Trans Am by Murf McKinney | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 496 Keith Black Hemi by Dale Creasy with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.922 at Atco IHRA Eastern Nationals 8/12/90         1/4 Mile MPH: 217.34 at St Louis IHRA Gateway Nationals 6/90
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 15.50, MPH 00.90    Entry is 1.06320 times average ET and 0.82469 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: Photo from Indy 1991. | At the IHRA Tosti Asti Spumonte Gateway Nationals, Bolger ran 6.380/217.34 which was only good for 3rd Alternate. Then at the IHRA Eastern Nationals at Atco, Bolger qualified on the bump for the 8 car field with a 5.943/213.24 & Drew #1 qualifier Richard Hartman in Round 1 where Bolger was late on the tree & his 5.922/212.42 was no match for Hartman's 5.635/226.11. If anyone knows any better numbers for Bolger in 1990, please let us know. - Rob McCabe
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, 03:47:36 PM by Rob McCabe.
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John Kilburg Gary Bolger (M) from Genoa, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 395 ) 1991 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Creasy Family" Owned by Dale Creasy from Elgin, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Dale Creasy
'89 Pontiac Trans Am by Murf McKinney | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 496 Keith Black Hemi by Dale Creasy with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.343 at NHRA Maple Grove PA 9/91         1/4 Mile MPH: 270.35 at NHRA Pomona CA 10/27/91
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 68.22, MPH 57.73    Entry is 0.97786 times average ET and 1.01475 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: Photo from Indy 1991. Gary qualified #14 at the NHRA Gatornationals, but in the first round, his 5.64/238.85 lost to Ed McCulloch's 5.40/270. He then followed the NHRA tour to Atlanta for the Southern Nationals, where he qualified #13 with a 5.57/241.80. He lost to Tom Hoover in the first round. Memphis was NHRA's next stop for the Mid-South Nationals. Gary's 5.52/253.30 qualified #12 for the show. Unfortunately, Bolger lost to Al Hofmann in the first round. At the NHRA Springnationals, Gary qualified #15 with a 5.55/246.71. But his problems in the first round, continued as although he ran an improved 5.48/255.82, he lost to eventual winner Mike Dunn's 5.37/261. He stopped off at US 131 for an eight-car show run "Chicago-Style," with all eight cars making two runs with the two Low ET's meeting in the final. Gary smoked the tires in his first race against Hoover and slowed to an 8.81/92.24 loss. In his second race, a 5.68/258.15 (Top Speed) beat Pat Walsh and advanced him into the final against Hoover, who had run a 5.62 best. Hoover smoked the tires in the final, and Bolger got the victory with a 5.62/244.60. He did not follow the NHRA tour to Canada for the Grandnationals, but he was at Englishtown for the NHRA Summernationals, where he qualified on the "bump" for the sixteen-car field with a 5.53/262.00. Another 5.53 at 261.24 in the first round, lost to low qualifier Jim White's 5.39/273 in the "Hawaiian." Bolger also bypassed the next three NHRA events before appearing at Brainerd for the NorthStar Nationals, where his 5.58/259.59 qualified #9. He finally got past the first-round when his 5.51/264.08 beat Freddie Neely. In the second round, he fouled away a career-best 5.44 at 263.00 against McCulloch, who advanced with a 5.43/264. He went to Indianapolis for the NHRA US Nationals, but his best of 5.72/218.87 failed to qualify. He then went to Maple Grove for the NHRA Keystone Nationals. There, a new best of 5.34 at 259.06 qualified #9. In the opening round, he beat Gordon Mineo's 5.62/236 with a strong 5.38/253.09. Unfortunately, he lost to eventual winner White in round two. Bolger also qualified for the NHRA Heartland Nationals, where his 5.48/258.99 held on to the #16 spot. He improved by a tenth in the first round, where his 5.38/265.09 lost to White's 5.20/286.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, November 13, 2021, 04:50:28 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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© Rick Howard Gary Bolger (M) from Genoa, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 395 ) 1992 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Creasy Family" Owned by Dale Creasy from Elgin, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Dale Creasy
'90 Pontiac Trans Am by Murf McKinney | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 496 Keith Black Hemi by Dale Creasy with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.117 at NHRA Ennis TX 10/17/92         1/4 Mile MPH: 278.98 at NHRA Ennis TX 10/17/92
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 93.66, MPH 63.60    Entry is 0.94759 times average ET and 1.01922 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
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Notes: Rick Howard qualifying photo from 1992 NHRA SpringNats, Columbus. Same car from 1991. Gary made one of the most impressive runs of "ANYBODY" in '92 with a 5.11 blast at Ennis, TX. | Gary started the season by qualifying #12 at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals with a 5.41/263.00. He lost to Al Hofmann in the first round. At the NHRA Arizona Nationals, a 5.44/256.99 qualified #8. Another 5.44/262.00 in the first round, lost to eventual winner Tom Hoover's career-best 5.26/273. At Houston for the NHRA Supernationals, he qualified #12 with a 5.43/266.27. A tire-smoking 5.90/174.41 in the first round, lost to Hofmann's 5.30/272. Gainesville saw him run 5.48/267.61 to qualify #15 for the NHRA Gatornationals. Gary stepped up to a career-best (to this point) of 5.23/275.39 to beat Hofmann in the first round. In the second round, both he and Mark Oswald smoked the tires, but Bolger recovered first to win with a 6.03/162.19. A strong 5.27/273.80 in the semifinals lost to Jim Epler's 5.22/270. The fifth NHRA event of the season was the Southern Nationals at Atlanta. Gary ran 5.48/265.33 to qualify #15. Unfortunately, he smoked the tires in the first round, and lost to Gary Densham's 5.57/265. After that, it was off to Memphis for the NHRA Mid-South Nationals. Gary qualified #12 with a 5.57/265.87. He lost in the first round, to Del Worsham. In mid-June, Bolger was at Columbus for the NHRA Springnationals. Once again, he lost in the first round, this time to Gordon Mineo. He qualified #12 with a 5.56/269.38. At the end of June, he traveled up north to Canada for the NHRA Grandnationals. He got his best qualifying spot of the year when he ran 5.38/271.24 to qualify #4. In his first-round race, opponent Dale Barlet crossed the centerline, and Gary had troubles and could only muster a 6.39/239.17. The trouble was terminal, and he was unable to run Oswald in the second round. Englishtown hosted the NHRA Mopar Parts Nationals in July. Gary qualified #13 with a 5.59/245.56. In the first round, he broke a blower drive and lost to Chuck Etchells. The tenth race of the NHRA season was the Mile High Nationals in Denver. Gary ran 5.55/256.62 to qualify #8, but he lost to Whit Bazemore in round one.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, August 21, 2021, 07:58:18 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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© Rick Howard Gary Bolger (M) from Genoa, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 395 / 10) 1993 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Creasy Family" Owned by Dale Creasy from Elgin, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Dale Creasy
'93 Pontiac Formula by Murf McKinney | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 496 Keith Black Hemi by Dale Creasy with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.144 at NHRA Topeka KS 10/02/93         1/4 Mile MPH: 283.28 at NHRA Topeka KS 10/02/93
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 80.99, MPH 67.91    Entry is 0.95259 times average ET and 1.03493 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: Gary started his season by qualifying #9 at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals with a 5.24/271.65. He lost to Dale Pulde in the first round. The team had trouble at the NHRA Motorcraft Nationals in Arizona, and Gary's best of 6.13/198.89 failed to make the field. Things were much better at Houston for the NHRA Supernationals, where a 5.32/251.80 qualified #9. A 5.34/264.78 in the first round, lost to Gordie Bonin's 5.21/289. Bolger had a good showing at the NHRA Gatornationals. He qualified #13 with a 5.41/264.86. A first-round 5.35/262.54 beat Pulde's 5.82/240. In round two, a 5.32/268.57 took out Whit Bazemore's 5.50/209. Unfortunately, he spun the tires in the semifinals and lost to Al Hofmann's 5.17/284. At the NHRA Winston Invitational, Gary had some good luck/bad luck going on. First, he failed to qualify for the eight-car show running a best of 5.54/264.08 for the first alternate. Then Bazemore blew an engine in his already qualified car, and the resulting fire kept him out of eliminations. Bolger took his place in the field and then promptly smoked his tires in his first-round race against Hofmann. Atlanta was NHRA's next stop for the Southern Nationals at the end of April. Gary qualified #11 with a 5.34/272.39. He beat a tire-smoking Del Worsham in the first round with a 5.41/268.89. In round two, his 5.40/264.47 lost to Tom Hoover's 5.28/269. Gary followed the NHRA tour to Memphis for the Mid-South Nationals, where his 5.63/257.65 qualified #14. He improved to 5.39/264.39 in the first round to beat Hofmann's 5.50/269, but the car hurt some parts, and Bolger could not make his second-round race against Hoover. It was then on to Englishtown for the NHRA Mopar Parts Nationals. A 5.31/269.05 qualified #12, but a better 5.29/266.19 in the first round lost to Cruz Pedregon's 5.14/277. At Columbus for the NHRA Springnationals, Gary qualified #12 with a 5.36/269.29. A 5.41/250.62 in the first round, lost to Hofmann's 5.30/280. Shortly after that, he was at Topeka for the NHRA Western Nationals. He qualified #14 at 5.54/241.61, and a 5.66/237.21 fell to Hofmann's 5.33/281 in the first round. On July 10, he was at Martin, Michigan, for a four-car show. He lost to Bazemore in the final. At Denver, for the NHRA Mile High Nationals, Gary ran 5.61/247.18 to qualify #10. In round one, his 5.68/235.97 lost to John Force's 5.45/266. The following week, the team was at Sonoma for the NHRA California Nationals. Bolger's 5.51/235.41 qualified #12, and in the first round, he lost a blower belt, and his 5.55/214.38 fell to Etchell's 5.47/270. The next stop was in Seattle for the NHRA Northwest Nationals. A 5.30/262.69 qualified #12, and this time his 5.34/268.73 lost to Mark Oswald's 5.21/284 in round one. DNQ for "main show" at Indy. Gary was 18th overall with a best of 5.35/264.00. Qualified 6th for Big Bud Shootout. Lost to Chuck Etchells in round one. Rick Howard photo from 1993 US Nats (Big Bud Shootout), Indy.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, May 29, 2022, 12:42:56 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Ron Dilley Gary Bolger (M) from Genoa, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 395 / 9) 1994 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Creasy Family" Owned by Dale Creasy from Elgin, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Dale Creasy
'93 Pontiac Formula by Murf McKinney | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 TFX Hemi by Dale Creasy with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.172 at NHRA Ennis TX 10/16/94         1/4 Mile MPH: 283.10 at NHRA Ennis TX 10/16/94
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 71.16, MPH 51.44    Entry is 0.96800 times average ET and 1.00219 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: Gary qualified #13 at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals with a 5.32/276.58. A 5.67/250.55 beat Dale Pulde in the first round, but a slow 5.95/167.75 lost to Al Hofmann's 5.14/288 in round two. At Arizona for the NHRA Quality Care Nationals, Gary ran 5.25/274.05 to qualify #9. In the first round, his 5.33/282.69 lost to Kenji Okazaki's 5.05/297.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, May 8, 2022, 02:55:00 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.

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