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Norm Newgord, Gary Newgord Collection Dick Bourgeois (M) from Los Angeles, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 706 ) 1976 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Dick Bourgeois" Owned by Dick Bourgeois from Los Angeles, California USA Crew Chief: Dick Bourgeois
'75 Chevrolet Monza by Romeo Palamides | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black 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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Notes: Stock Bodied Replica.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, July 15, 2012, 09:55:59 AM by Danny White.
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Dick Bourgeois (M) from Los Angeles, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 706 ) 1977 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Dale Creasy/Tyrant" Owned by Dale Creasy from Elgin, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Dale Creasy
'73 Ford Mustang by Woody Gilmore | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi by Dale Creasy with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.480 at 1977         1/4 Mile MPH: 217.39 at 1977
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 50.00, MPH 40.39    Entry is 1.00000 times average ET and 0.98554 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: Drove the car on the Coca-Cola Circuit. Raced at IHRA Bristol in June 1977. Also ran 6.58 at Englishtown.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, December 9, 2021, 11:55:20 PM by Al Tracy.
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Clive Fales Dick Bourgeois (M) from Los Angeles, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 706 ) 1977 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Dick Bourgeois" Owned by Dick Bourgeois from Los Angeles, California USA Crew Chief: Dick Bourgeois
'75 Chevrolet Monza by Romeo Palamides | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.580 at Englishtown NJ 1977         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 40.50, MPH 00.00    Entry is 1.01543 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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No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Mike Gagnon, Last updated on Sunday, November 5, 2023, 12:06:32 AM by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Dick Bourgeois (M) from Los Angeles, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 706 ) 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 484 Keith Black Hemi by Dale Creasy with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.585 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 40.03, MPH 00.00    Entry is 1.01620 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
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Notes: Drove car on Coca-Cola circuit.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, February 16, 2012, 01:06:25 AM by Super Crew.
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Norm Newgord, Gary Newgord Collection Wilfred Boutilier (M) from Torrance, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 7005 ) 1976 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Wild Wilfred" Owned by Wilfred Boutilier from Torrance, California USA Crew Chief: Wilfred Boutilier
'76 Ford Mustang II by Ken Cox | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Donovan Hemi by Dale Armstrong with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.825 at NHRA D4 Pearl MS 1976         1/4 Mile MPH: 211.26 at NHRA D4 Pearl MS 1976
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 25.76, MPH 25.85    Entry is 1.04358 times average ET and 0.96010 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: Ran on small percentage of fuel?
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Monday, June 21, 2021, 10:09:10 PM by Danny White.
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Mike Ditty Wilfred Boutilier (M) from Atlanta, Georgia USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 238 ) 1977 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 2
"Wild Wilfred" Owned by Wilfred Boutilier from Atlanta, Georgia USA Crew Chief: Wilfred Boutilier
'76 Ford Mustang II by Ken Cox | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Donovan Hemi by Dale Armstrong with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.160 at IHRA Darlington SC 3/20/77         1/4 Mile MPH: 194.00 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1977 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.98, MPH 00.95    Entry is 1.10494 times average ET and 0.87950 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: Entered AA/FC class at IHRA Bristol race in June 1977. Said to run 25% Nitro. Confirmed home address was Atlanta in 1977.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Thursday, December 30, 2021, 10:39:55 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Steve Bovan (M) from Pasadena, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1966 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: Match Race, Div: 7
"Blair's Chevy II" Owned by Don Blair from Huntington Beach, California USA Crew Chief: Don Blair
'65 Chevrolet Chevy II by Factory | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 396 Chevrolet by Steve Bovan with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 9.070 at Irwindale CA 11/12/66         1/4 Mile MPH: 160.00 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 1966 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 45.68, MPH 38.28    Entry is 1.01002 times average ET and 0.97561 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
1966 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.960 ET, 200.44 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.920 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1966 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.980 ET, 164.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.930 ET, 0.00 MPH
1966 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 10.000 ET, 147.27 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 7.940 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Hot on the heels of Jack Chrisman building the "Chrisman's Comet," several racers built cars to challenge the big Mercury. Steve Bovan's "Blair's Chevy II" was one of the first to hit the track. Bovan had raced a Mopar AA/Modified Production car but went with the lightweight Chevy II for the funny car. Bovan gutted the factory-built car to develop this "Match Bash" monster. Chevrolet's new big block 396 engine powered the machine. Steve sold the Chevy to Ed Carter from NorCal in 1967. Carter dubbed it the Chevy II Much and ran mostly at Fremont. The car's performance didn't change much. These times are on blown fuel. This car was sold to Ed Carter and Bob Little in 1967, who ran it in 67 and 68, first as the "Chevy II Heavy" and then as the "Color Kart." Bovan built the engine to run on 100% alcohol. Steve ran many match races with the car and ran CC/FD in NHRA competition. The Chevy used to lay down a smoke bank on a run. Bovan ran the "Blair's Speed Shop 396" in '65 and '66 with a 9.29/160 best. (Photo courtesy Bob Plumer and Drag Racing Memories. Stats courtesy Dennis Doubleday. Info courtesy Bill Duke and James Ibusuki). | Early in the season, Bovan was at Fremont for a best of five match against Tommy Grove. Steve won the match, turning a best time of 9.44/152.54 compared to Grove's 9.96/145. Bovan faced Charlie Allen in a best of three at Irwindale on April 30. He lost the match two straight with times of 9.74/149.50 and 10.15/102.15, while Allen's best was 9.56/145. On May 14, he was back at Irwindale for a best of three match against Dave Souza. The wedge-powered Mustang was tough, but on this day, Bovan was tougher. Bovan's Nova ran 9.86/145.86 to win the first race, while in the second race, his 10.29/143.31 lost to the Mustang's 10.33/141. The Mustang broke and could not run the third race, so Bovan soloed for the victory with a 9.93/142.18. Allen and Steve had a rematch at Ramona on May 22. This time it was to be a best of five match. Bovan was quicker in the first two races with times of 9.60/143.31 and 9.67/142.40, but Allen was sharper on the lights as his 9.82/143 and 9.70/142 won both races. Steve came back to win the third race with a 9.61/144 when Allen fouled, but in the final race, the Nova went into a wheelstand, and Steve shut it down, giving Allen the match. Bovan was at Irwindale on November 12 for its FC Spectacular. He warmed up with a 9.07/157.61. The race was run with all ten cars making two runs and the two lowest ET cars meeting in the final. In his first race, he ran another 9.07 at 159.01, which narrowly lost to Gas Ronda's 9.06/151. In his second race, Steve's 9.12/158.45 was nowhere near Ed Schartman's 8.50/173 Comet. His times did not advance him into the final. Ran 9.55/152 per January 1966 Car Craft. Steve ran 9.11/157 at Irwindale CA 1966 per 11/18/66 Drag News.
Submitted by Barb Santucci, Last updated on Saturday, March 19, 2022, 12:18:01 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Sal Carbone, Doug Boyce Collection Steve Bovan (M) from Pasadena, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1966 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: S/XS, Div: 7
"Blair's Speed Shop" Owned by Don Blair from Huntington Beach, California USA Crew Chief: Don Blair
'67 Chevrolet Camaro by Mike Hoag | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 427 Chevrolet by Steve Bovan with automatic transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at (12/02/66 Drag News)         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 1966 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
1966 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.960 ET, 200.44 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.920 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1966 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.980 ET, 164.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.930 ET, 0.00 MPH
1966 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 10.000 ET, 147.27 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 7.940 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Blown fuel, car was under construction late in 1966, not run until 1967 and 1968. Started life with either a 396 or 427 Chevrolet. Had a Mike Hoag 125" cmt chassis, Antique Fiberglass body.
Submitted by Dennis Doubleday, Last updated on Monday, January 18, 2021, 05:32:56 PM by Doug Boyce. Approved by Super Crew.
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Mike Ditty Steve Bovan (M) from Pasadena, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1967 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: S/XS, Div: 7
"Blair's Speed Shop" Owned by Don Blair from Huntington Beach, California USA Crew Chief: Don Blair
'67 Chevrolet Camaro by Mike Hoag | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 427 Chevrolet by Steve Bovan with automatic transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.150 at 1967         1/4 Mile MPH: 180.10 at 1967
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 1967 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 64.36, MPH 62.93    Entry is 0.97372 times average ET and 1.04104 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
1967 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.604 ET, 200.44 MPH    1000 Ft. 7.120 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.490 ET, 151.00 MPH   
1967 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.370 ET, 173.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 7.476 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.700 ET, 129.00 MPH
1967 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.136 ET, 158.49 MPH 1000 Ft. 7.896 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.030 ET, 121.94 MPH
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Notes: Bovan's new Camaro was based on a 128" Mike Hoag-built chassis. It used a Pontiac rear with 3.90 gears. A Torqueflite trans transferred the power back from the 427 Chevy. The engine used a Crankshaft Company Crank with stock cubic inches.ForgeTrue pistons sat on M/T rods. Mondello did the heads, and an Isky cam was used. The top of the engine featured a Don Hampton-built GMC 6/71 blower that was overdriven 24% and was fed via an Enderle injection. Cragar supplied the blower drive. On March 19, Steven qualified #1 for an eight-car field at Carlsbad. Fifteen cars were attempting to make the show, and his 8.46/172 got him the pole. In the opening round of eliminations, he lost to "Jungle Jim" Liberman. Steve was at Cecil County on June 17 for a best of three match against Paula Murphy. Paula won their first race with an 8.86/160, but Steve came back to win the next two and the match. In their second race, his 8.90/157.61 beat the Mustang's 9.08/139. Bovan cut a great light in the deciding race, and his 8.96/157 held on to win over Murphy's quicker 8.91. - RH | Also ran 9.05 at 175.78 at OCIR Mfg. Meet on 11/25/67. - Danny White | Bovan's Camaro was painted red on the passenger side and blue on the driver's side, with a wide swath of white down the middle, making for somewhat confusing profile photos. He was featured in the 9/67 issue of Popular Hot Rodding. - RT | Bovan's '67 bests were 8.15/180.10. - BP
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, March 20, 2022, 09:31:27 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Mike Ditty Steve Bovan (M) from San Gabriel, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1968 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: S/XS, Div: 7
"Blair's Speed Shop" Owned by Don Blair from Huntington Beach, California USA Crew Chief: Don Blair
'67 Chevrolet Camaro by Mike Hoag | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Chevrolet by Steve Bovan with automatic transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.010 at Long Beach CA 2/24/68         1/4 Mile MPH: 180.72 at Long Beach CA 2/24/68
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 1968 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 44.60, MPH 38.06    Entry is 1.00882 times average ET and 0.98196 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
1968 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.305 ET, 205.46 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.940 ET, 155.17 MPH   
1968 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.940 ET, 184.04 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.080 ET, 147.54 MPH
1968 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.575 ET, 170.41 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.410 ET, 138.54 MPH
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Notes: Antique Fiberglass of Pomona made the body for this car. It was so thick and heavy that two men needed to raise it while a third put the prop rod in place. It also had a working driver's door that added to the weight. Steve started the '68 season by qualifying #15 at the Irwindale New Year's Day race with an 8.51. That alone was pretty good, considering 33 cars were trying to make the sixteen-car show. Unfortunately, he was shut down on the line in the first round with a water leak. On February 24, he raced at a sixteen-car show at Lions. An 8.01 qualified #3, and in the first round, an 8.14/180.72 advanced over Marv Eldridge. He beat a wheelstanding Cecil Yother in the second round with an 8.04/178.21. An 8.12/178.57 beat Gas Ronda's injected Mustang at 8.72/141 to move into the final against Fred Goeske. Once again, gremlins stepped in, and a blown transmission cost him any shot at victory in the final. He raced at Carlsbad the next day (February 25) for the South Coast Funny Car Championships, but he lost to Jim Liberman's 7.89/182 in the first round, with an 8.32/170.77. Thirty cars showed for another sixteen-car show at Irwindale on March 3. Steve qualified #5 with an 8.17/178.92. He had a close first-round win over the New Breed, running an 8.26 to an 8.29. In the second round, Charlie Allen fouled away an 8.05/161.29, giving Bovan's 8.27/175.09 an easy win. Bovan then got around Liberman in the semis, putting him in the final against Don Nicholson. The track had a curfew, and the final race between the two was never run, so they split the purse. Steve was at OCIR on May 11 for a best of three match against Allen. Bovan lost their first race with an 8.27/173.74 that fell to Charlie's 7.94/158. But Steve was good on the lights, and in the second race, his slower 8.11/177.51 beat the Dart's quicker 8.06/181. He did it again in the third race, where his 8.11/173.41 once again beat Allen's slightly quicker 8.10/181 for the match race victory. Steve had then jumped behind the wheel of Nelson Carter's Charger for a while. It was only for a short time as Dave Beebe later took over. But Steve really noticed the power difference between his Chevy and the Keith Black Hemi the Charger ran. Soon after, the Chevy was gone from the Camaro, and a Hemi resided in its place (see separate entry). | Bovan's Camaro was painted red on the passenger side and blue on the driver's side, with a wide swath of white down the middle, making for somewhat confusing profile photos. - RT
Submitted by Super Crew, Last updated on Saturday, March 19, 2022, 12:08:22 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Mike Ditty Steve Bovan (M) from San Gabriel, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1968 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: S/XS, Div: 7
"Blair's Speed Shop" Owned by Don Blair from Huntington Beach, California USA Crew Chief: Don Blair
'67 Chevrolet Camaro by Mike Hoag | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Keith Black Hemi (iron) by Barry McGowen with automatic transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.630 at Irwindale CA 7/03/68         1/4 Mile MPH: 194.38 at Irwindale CA 7/03/68
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 1968 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 74.40, MPH 74.13    Entry is 0.96096 times average ET and 1.05618 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
1968 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.305 ET, 205.46 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.940 ET, 155.17 MPH   
1968 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.940 ET, 184.04 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.080 ET, 147.54 MPH
1968 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.575 ET, 170.41 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.410 ET, 138.54 MPH
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Notes: Bovan's Camaro was painted red on the passenger side and blue on the driver's side, with a wide swath of white down the middle, making for somewhat confusing profile photos. - RT | Steve started the season with a Chevy motor (see the other 1968 entry), but he jumped behind the wheel of Nelson Carter's Charger for a while. It was only for a short time as Dave Beebe later took over. But Steve really noticed the power difference between his Chevy and the Keith Black Hemi the Charger ran. Soon after, the Chevy was gone from the Camaro, and a Hemi resided in its place. On June 22, he showed up at OCIR with Barry McGowen's Keith Black Hemi neatly tucked into the Camaro's chassis. Bovan was there for the Funny Car vs. Fuel Altereds race. He beat Sush Matsubara and Randy Bradford in the first two rounds with a best of 8.03/184.80. Due to breakage, he lined up against Charlie Allen in the third round. Steve fouled, but he still proved the power of his new Hemi as he set Top Speed of the day with an 8.03/187.10. He was at Lions on June 29 with the now Hemi-powered car. Larry Fullerton's "Trojan Horse" Mustang broke in the first round, so Bovan soloed at 8.29/184.74. In the semifinal, he had transmission issues and lost to eventual winner Wendell Shipman. The following week (July 3), he was at Irwindale for an eight-car show. He fouled against Charlie Allen in the opening round, but he came back out for a couple of consolation races. In one of the races, his 8.25/185.58 beat Ray Alley who broke, and in his other consolation race, he shut off against Gene Modlin in Gene Conway's Firebird. He also ran a best of three best against the "Freight Train" driven by Bob Muravez at this race. In their first race, the Camaro blew its transmission. After Steve replaced it, Steve ran a great 7.63/194.38 beat he lost to Bob's 7.69/196. | Steve ran 8.28/187.10 at OCIR Funny Car Meet in late 1968 (Cars Magazine, January 1969). - Danny White
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© Tom West, Replicas West Steve Bovan (M) from San Gabriel, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 777 ) 1968 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: S/XS, Div: 4
"Imperial Kustoms" Owned by Nelson Carter from Pawhuska, Oklahoma USA Crew Chief: Nelson Carter
'68 Dodge Charger by Logghe Stamping Co. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi by Keith Black with automatic transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.670 at Irwindale CA 1968         1/4 Mile MPH: 195.65 at Orange County CA 1968
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 1968 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 71.26, MPH 77.10    Entry is 0.96599 times average ET and 1.06308 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
1968 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.305 ET, 205.46 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.940 ET, 155.17 MPH   
1968 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.940 ET, 184.04 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.080 ET, 147.54 MPH
1968 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.575 ET, 170.41 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.410 ET, 138.54 MPH
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Notes: AKA the Super Chief. This is Steve Bovan at OCIR in 1968. The car ran mainly on the West Coast in 1968. The fans loved the car as the Keith Black hemi always ran great. Nelson held a contest asking the fans to name the car. They came up with "Super Chief" for his Indian (Native American) heritage. The 7.68 was run at OCIR. - Danny White | Steve started driving the car in early April. He raced Nelson's car at Carlsbad on April 7 for an eight-car show where he made it into the semifinals before Jack Chrisman's 8.06/182 beat him. On April 13, he was at OCIR, where 20 cars ran the first-round, and the lowest eight ETs advanced into round two. Bovan had no problem advancing as his 7.81/195.64 was Low ET and Top Speed of the meet. In round two, however, the big Charger broke, giving Dick Loehr a free ride into the semifinals. He was back at OCIR on May 4 for its 1968 1/2 Funny Car Team Championships, but he failed to reach the finals. Another event at OCIR that he participated in was the Fuel Altered vs. Funny Cars race on May 18. Steve won all three of his races and set a 7.68 track record. He first beat a fouling Leon Fitzgerald with a 7.76/193.96. Then a 7.85/194.38 beat Willie Borsch's 8.17/187. Then he set his track record with a speed of 195.64 while beating Gary Reed's 8.06/195 in his last race. - RH | Four-page feature in 2/69 Super Stock and FX magazine. - RT
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, 09:19:53 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Mike Ditty Steve Bovan (M) from San Gabriel, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 777 ) 1969 - Category: FUELFC, Type: CN, Class: Match Race, Div: 7
"Blair's Speed Shop" Owned by Don Blair from Huntington Beach, California USA Crew Chief: Don Blair
'67 Chevrolet Camaro by Mike Hoag | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol 500 Chevrolet by Steve Bovan with automatic transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.820 at Long Beach CA 3/22/69         1/4 Mile MPH: 185.18 at Riverside CA 3/16/69
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 38.80, MPH 27.45    Entry is 1.02089 times average ET and 0.96147 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
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Notes: Running 100% Alky. - Danny White | This built-in-late '66 funny car wars survivor was getting a little long-in-the-tooth by the time the Class of '69 rolled in. - RT | Bovan started the '69 season on a sour note when he failed to qualify at the Irwindale New Year's Day Championships. Steve ran an 8.15 in a failed attempt to qualify on February 9 at the second OCIR All-Pro race. The following week (February 16) he lost to Danny Ongais in the first round, at the Stardust Open at Las Vegas. Another first-round loss followed, this time to Jim Liberman at an eight-car show at Lions on February 22 where Jim's 7.72/184 beat Bovan's 8.30/172.41. On March 16, an 8.10 qualified #12 at the HRM Championships. He ran an 8.12/185.18 in the first round, to advance when Don Schumacher lost fire. Mike Van Sant's 8.04/187 beat his 8.06/179.64 in the second round. He ran well at an eight-car show at Lions on March 22 with a 7.82 qualifying #3. An 8.14/172.08 beat Leroy Hales' 9.35/129 in the New Breed, but he hurt the bottom end of his Chevy motor forcing him to withdraw from competition and reinstating Hales. On April 19, Lions held an eight-car show. Steve qualified #5 with a 7.71, but in the first round, while staging, he had a valve cover leaking oil onto the headers. The car caught fire, but it was quickly extinguished. He raced at Irwindale for a sixteen-car show on April 26, running a first-round 7.88/180 over Ed Carter in the first round. But in round two both he and Ed Lenarth had problems and Ed's 8.26/177 beat Bovan's 8.93/175.09. By May 3, the Camaro was running a Hemi.
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Mike Ditty Steve Bovan (M) from San Gabriel, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 777 ) 1969 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Mister T" Owned by Don Blair from Pasadena, California USA Crew Chief: Steve Bovan & Ralph Jackson
'69 Chevrolet Camaro by Mike Hoag | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi by Keith Black with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.480 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 198.00 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 1969 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 62.85, MPH 61.89    Entry is 0.97650 times average ET and 1.02804 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
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Notes: J&E body. Chassis by Mike Hoag/Blairs. Have photos of this car running a 427 Chevrolet in 1969. | After installing a Hemi in this car late April, Steve showed up at OCIR on May 3 for the second annual Manufacturer's Funny Car Open. He qualified #3 in the four-car GM team with a 7.81/189.46. In his first race, he beat the Parts Mart Camaro with a 7.77/191.84. And a 7.89/184.42 beat Ron Leslie's 8.28/182 in his second race. On May 31, at the Funny Car 500 at OCIR, he lost a driveshaft and the race against Rusty Delling in the first round, but he qualified well in the sixteen-car field with a 7.87/181.08 being good for #5 spot. Bovan ran an 8.09 to qualify ninth at the PDA Championships on July 19. He improved to a 7.90 in the first round, but still lost to Dave Beebe's 7.45. A sixteen-car race was run at Irwindale on July 26 and Steve's 7.98 just got in (#16) and he lost early. On October 11, Steve attempted to qualify at OCIR for the Funny Car Open. On a 7.71/196.65 pass, the car blew a motor and burst into flames. He was OK, but the car was out of the race. The 7.71 would have been good for the fifth qualifier.
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© Tom West, Replicas West Steve Bovan (M) from San Gabriel, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 777 ) 1970 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Mister T" Owned by Don Blair from Pasadena, California USA Crew Chief: Steve Bovan & Ralph Jackson
'69 Chevrolet Camaro by Mike Hoag | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi by Keith Black with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.743 at NHRA Pomona CA 1/31/70         1/4 Mile MPH: 191.48 at NHRA Pomona CA 1/31/70
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 25.10, MPH 28.81    Entry is 1.04635 times average ET and 0.96386 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: At Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, Steve qualified on the "bump spot" of the sixteen-car field with a 7.743/191.48. That was pretty impressive, considering the cars that had failed to qualify included Don Prudhomme, Don Schumacher, Leroy Goldstein, Pat Minick, and others. He lost to Leonard Hughes in the first round. On March 14, he was at OCIR for an eight-car show. He advanced past the first round with a 7.95/185.56, but he blew an engine in the semifinals and lost to eventual winner Danny Ongais in Mickey Thompson's Mustang. He had more engine woes at the final OCIR All-Pro event on March 28. He lost one engine in qualifying for the sixteen-car field and another in the first round while losing to Bob Pickett. By '70, things started to take a turn for the worse for the talented driver. He lived in Newport Beach, California, and his winnings were light compared to his expenses. The rumors started to go around about some sketchy dealings. Bob was a DNQ at the Ontario World Finals (times not reported). He also ran 7.89 at Deer Park.
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© Tom West, Replicas West Steve Bovan (M) from San Gabriel, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 777 ) 1970 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Steve Bovan" Owned by Steve Bovan from San Gabriel, California USA Crew Chief: Steve Bovan
'70 Chevrolet Camaro by Hoag/Blair's Speed Shop | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi by Steve Bovan with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.100 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 200.00 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 53.39    Entry is 0.95946 times average ET and 1.00675 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: The last of Bovan's cars. Car ran occasionally from 70 to 72. Steve did drive for others from 1973 to 1976. Best of everything in the car resulted in decent times (low 7s and 200 plus). Bovan fell on bad times with a bad group of people in the late 70s, which resulted in his demise.
Submitted by Bill Duke, Last updated on Sunday, November 22, 2020, 03:53:35 PM by Bill Duke.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Steve Bovan (M) from Costa Mesa, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 777 ) 1971 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Steve Bovan" Owned by Steve Bovan from Cosa Mesa, California USA Crew Chief: Steve Bovan
'70 Chevrolet Camaro by Hoag/Blair's Speed Shop | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi by Steve Bovan 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
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Notes: The last of Bovan's cars. The car ran occasionally from 1970 to 1972. Steve did drive for others from 1973 to 1976. Best of everything in the car resulted in decent times (low 7s and 200 plus). Steve moved to Costa Mesa in '71 and sold his old Camaro. He didn't race as much as he took jobs at a VW repair shop and, later, at a car customizing joint. He started to fall on much harder times as he was convicted for selling 1,200 lbs of marijuana. Things went downhill from there. Bovan fell on bad times with a bad group of people in the late 70s, which resulted in his demise.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Steve Bovan (M) from San Gabriel, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 777 ) 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: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 204.00 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 1973 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 14.06    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.94884 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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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, February 19, 2023, 07:17:31 PM by Super Crew.
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Big Bob Snyder Ed Bowen (M) from Denver, Colorado USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1972 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 5
"Trade Winds" Owned by Unknown from Denver, Colorado USA Crew Chief:
'72 Chevrolet Vega by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 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 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
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Tuesday, July 17, 2007, 01:27:16 AM by Danny White.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Shawn Bowen (M) from Goodrich, Michigan USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 3440 ) 2019 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Run Away" Owned by John Lawson from Joliet, Illinois USA Crew Chief:
'70 Pontiac Trans Am by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 TFX Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 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 2019 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
2019 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.636 ET, 334.32 MPH    1000 Ft. 3.793 ET, 339.87 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.287 ET, 260.81 MPH   
2019 Average: 1/4 Mile: 4.845 ET, 316.15 MPH 1000 Ft. 3.988 ET, 320.36 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.469 ET, 241.02 MPH
2019 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.345 ET, 286.60 MPH 1000 Ft. 4.408 ET, 289.92 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.799 ET, 220.08 MPH
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No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Monday, December 26, 2022, 03:16:46 PM by Danny White.
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© Allen Tracy Rickey Bowie (M) from Greenwood, South Carolina USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 231 ) 1984 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 2
"Nitefire" Owned by Rickey Bowie from Greenwood, South Carolina USA Crew Chief: Rickey Bowie
'81 Dodge Challenger by Winston Cherry | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black 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 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
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Notes: Bowie ran 50% nitro to run IHRA national events.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Thursday, June 23, 2022, 10:06:32 PM by Al Tracy. Approved by Danny White.
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Tim Newmeyer Collection Rickey Bowie (M) from Greenwood, South Carolina USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 231 ) 1985 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 2
"Nitefire" Owned by Rickey Bowie from Greenwood, South Carolina USA Crew Chief: Rickey Bowie
'81 Dodge Challenger by Winston Cherry | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black 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 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
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Notes: Bowie ran 50% nitro to run IHRA national events.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Thursday, June 23, 2022, 10:07:00 PM by Danny White.
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Tim Newmeyer Collection Rickey Bowie (M) from Greenwood, South Carolina USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 231 ) 1986 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 2
"Nitefire" Owned by Rickey Bowie from Greenwood, South Carolina USA Crew Chief: Rickey Bowie
'81 Dodge Challenger by Winston Cherry | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.660 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 218.44 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 00.98, MPH 00.99    Entry is 1.11000 times average ET and 0.90775 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: Experienced infamous flip at IHRA race. Bowie ran 50% nitro to run IHRA national events. Listed times from The Drag Racing List December 86/January 87, Volume 1, Number 9.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Thursday, June 23, 2022, 10:07:46 PM by Danny White.
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John Kilburg Rickey Bowie (M) from Greenwood, South Carolina USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 231 ) 1988 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 2
"Outlaw" Owned by Rickey Bowie from Greenwood, South Carolina USA Crew Chief: Rickey Bowie
'87 Chevrolet Corvette by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.660 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 218.44 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 00.93, MPH 00.93    Entry is 1.17027 times average ET and 0.85680 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1988 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.230 ET, 286.62 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1988 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.691 ET, 254.95 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1988 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.191 ET, 234.36 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Photo from 1988 Bristol, Tenn.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, December 31, 2006, 02:49:14 PM by John Kilburg. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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David Cook Barry Bowling (M) from Melbourne, Victoria Australia   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1980 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FA, Class: AA/FC, Div: 8
"Mexican Mustang" Owned by Barry Bowling from Melbourne, Victoria Australia Crew Chief: Barry Bowling
'75 Ford Mustang II by Steve Plueger | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black 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 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: Former Geisler, Lombardo, Plueger. Sold to Russo.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Monday, March 9, 2015, 07:42:25 PM by Danny White.
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© Steve Thomas Barry Bowling (M) from Melbourne, Victoria Australia   (Comp Nr/Finish: 92) 1981 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FA, Class: AA/FC, Div: 8
"Mexican Mustang" Owned by Barry Bowling from Melbourne, Victoria Australia Crew Chief: Barry Bowling
'75 Ford Mustang II by Steve Plueger | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black 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 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: Former Geisler, Lombardo. Plueger sold to Russo.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, January 2, 2022, 08:33:20 PM by Danny White.
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© Steve Thomas Barry Bowling (M) from Melbourne, Victoria Australia   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1982 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FA, Class: AA/FC, Div: 8
"Mexican Mustang" Owned by Barry Bowling from Melbourne, Victoria Australia Crew Chief: Barry Bowling
'75 Ford Mustang II by Steve Plueger | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black 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 1982 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
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: Former Geisler, Lombardo, Plueger sold to Russo.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, January 2, 2022, 08:34:35 PM by Danny White.
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© Tom West, Replicas West Dave Bowman (M) from Yorba Linda, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 763 ) 1971 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"California Stud" Owned by Dave Bowman & Watlet from Yorba Linda, California USA Crew Chief: Dave Bowman
'70 Ford Mustang by Logghe Stamping Co. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 450 Chrysler Hemi by Dave Bowman with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.355 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 13.25, MPH 00.00    Entry is 1.05372 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
Notes: This was the car that ended Gas Rondas career at Beeline in 1970. Beautiful Molly paint scheme adorned the car. Ran low 7's on a really good day. The car was extensively modified in 1972 by moving the driver forward, the engine back and plopping a Vega panel truck body to create the famed California Stud rear-engine funny car.
Submitted by Bill Duke, Last updated on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, 03:32:43 PM by Bill Duke.
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© Tom West, Replicas West Dave Bowman (M) from Yorba Linda, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 763 ) 1972 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"California Stud" Owned by Dave Bowman from Yorba Linda, California USA Crew Chief: Dave Bowman
'72 Chevrolet Vega by Pete Bagnard | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 450 Chrysler Hemi by Dave Bowman with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.209 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 207.85 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 08.84, MPH 28.57    Entry is 1.06186 times average ET and 0.96999 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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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, 10:48:24 AM by Danny White.
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© Tom West Dave Bowman (M) from Yorba Linda, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 763 ) 1973 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"California Stud" Owned by Dave Bowman from Yorba Linda, California USA Crew Chief: Dave Bowman
'72 Chevrolet Vega Panel by Pete Bagnard | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 450 Chrysler Hemi by Dave Bowman with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.905 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 207.85 at PDA Orange County CA 7/22/73
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 26.77, MPH 26.64    Entry is 1.03554 times average ET and 0.96674 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: Former Gas Ronda 70 Mustang, significantly modified with driver moved forward and engine aft. The car ran high sixes when all went right, which was rare. - Bill Duke | Dave was at OCIR on May 26 for the Hang Ten Funny Car 500 race. It was a sixteen-car show and his 7.15 qualified #15. He faced Gordon Swearingen in the first round, and Bowman's reverser failed after his burnout. So Gordon got to make a solo into round two with the "Sopwith Camel." Bowman raced in the OCIR Lions Championships in June. He qualified #6 in the eight-car field with a 7.24, but another 7.24/204.08 in the opening round lost to Joe Lee's 6.99/197. Dave was runner-up at the PDA Championships at OCIR on July 22. It was a sixteen-car show, and Bowman got a single in the first round. In the second round, he lost to Bobby Rowe's 7.13/196 in the "Mr. Ed" car with a 7.59/163.93. He got back into the show on the "break rule" when Lee's car failed to fire in the semifinal. So once again, Rowe raced Bowman, but this time the Vega won with a 7.20/207.85 over Rowe's 7.30/213. Dave tried hard in the final, but his 7.16/191.89 lost to Danny Ongais' 6.77/217.
Submitted by Bill Duke, Last updated on Saturday, November 6, 2021, 02:07:48 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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© Todd Wingerter, Tom Kasch Collection Stan Bowman (M) from Canton, Ohio USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 348 ) 1971 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Flying Dutchman" Owned by Mike Fleischer & Stan Bowman from Canton, Ohio USA Crew Chief: Stan Bowman
'71 Chevrolet Vega by Sikora Bros. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 417 Donovan 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 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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Notes: Look at how short this car was. Must have been the old AA/FA rebodied (with nearly a stock wheelbase Vega shell.) What a handful.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, May 20, 2012, 01:34:29 AM by Danny White.
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© Todd Wingerter, Tom Kasch Collection Stan Bowman (M) from Canton, Ohio USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 316 ) 1972 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Flying Dutchman" Owned by Mike Fleischer & Stan Bowman from Canton, Ohio USA Crew Chief: Stan Bowman
'71 Chevrolet Vega by Sikora Bros. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 417 Donovan 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 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 Sunday, May 20, 2012, 01:34:32 AM by Danny White.

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