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Tom Hoover (M) from St. Paul, Minnesota USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 520 ) 1985 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 5
"Champion/Showtime" Owned by Tom Hoover from St. Paul, Minnesota USA Crew Chief: George Hoover
'85 Pontiac Trans Am by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 JP-1 Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.740 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/85         1/4 Mile MPH: 258.17 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/04/95
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 80.78, MPH 84.58    Entry is 0.95191 times average ET and 1.07571 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1985 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.559 ET, 266.27 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1985 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.030 ET, 240.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1985 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.530 ET, 221.62 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Hoover failed to qualify at Pomona for the season-opening Winternationals. His best of 6.25/218.55 was a bit short of the 6.08 "bump." Tom ran much better at the Gatornationals after having a top-end fire during qualifying. Gene Snow helped tune the car, and Hoover ran a 5.86/247.93 to qualify #13. When Rick Johnson fouled, he took it easy with a 7.23/126.19 in the first round. But in the second round, he smoked the tires and lost to eventual winner Kenny Bernstein. He qualified last (#16) in Atlanta for the Southern Nationals with a 6.06/234.49, and his 6.12/224.66 in the opening round fell to Billy Meyer's 5.99/250. Shortly after that, Tom was at Tulsa for the ADRA Springnationals. It was an eight-car field, and he reached the finals, where he would face John Force. John had to shut down with a water leak, and Hoover soloed for the victory. In June, he went to Brainerd for the Crown Auto Funny Car Championships. This was another eight-car field, and in round one, his 5.94/240 beat a tire-smoking John Lombardo, who was driving the "Blue Max." He improved to 5.88/251.31 in the semifinal, but it wasn't enough to beat Mark Oswald's 5.84/247 in the "Candies and Hughes" car. He came back out later to run a consolation race against Tom McEwen. Hoover's 5.87/252.45 beat the "Mongoose's" quicker 5.84/250. Tom ran 6.157/239.36 at ADRL Kansas City International Raceway in August. The best times of the year were 5.740/258.17 at Indy (#7 qualifier).
Submitted by Curt Swartz, Last updated on Saturday, July 9, 2022, 11:11:42 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Gordie Bonin (M) from Edmonton, Alberta Canada   (Comp Nr/Finish: 606 ) 1975 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 6
"Bubble Up Pacemaker" Owned by Ron Hodgson & Gordon Jenner from Edmonton, Alberta Canada Crew Chief: Jerry Verhuel
'74 Chevrolet Vega by Don Long | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.300 at Bakersfield CA 3/02/75         1/4 Mile MPH: 233.76 at Bakersfield CA 3/02/75
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 73.60, MPH 84.57    Entry is 0.95745 times average ET and 1.08052 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: Gordie was at Beeline in January for the AHRA Winternationals, where he qualified #9. In the first round, he faced low qualifier Neil Leffler in Jim Terry's Mustang. Unfortunately, Bonin's engine let go, and he had a major fire just off the line. He was OK. The damage was minimal, and the team repaired it in time to make it to Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, where Gordie ran 6.410/233.16 (Top Speed) to qualify #11. A first-round 6.545/227.84 lost to Mike Miller's 6.43/220 in the "Green Elephant." At Famoso for the Bakersfield March Meet, Bonin qualified #2 with a 6.30/233.76 behind Don Prudhomme's amazing 6.08/235. A 6.46/223.88 in the first round lost to Jake Johnston's 6.29/225. On March 16, he was at Gainesville for the NHRA Gatornationals. Bonin continued to qualify well, running 6.437/230.17 for the #4 spot in the field. A first-round 6.678/225.00 lost to Tom Prock's 6.62/224. At the Seattle Opener, Bonin beat Jerry Ruth's Mustang in the first round, with a 6.56/220.58, but in his second race, he went into a wheelstand and shut off, losing to Ed McCulloch's 6.27/218. Bonin was back in Seattle in June for the second Olympia All-Pro Series race. An opening round 6.54/224.43 beat Bill Spevacek's off-pace 7.87/138, and in the semifinals, Gordie ran 6.66/227.27 to beat Mike Miller's 6.84/211 in the "Green Elephant" car. He faced Twig Zeigler in the final, and Bonin took the victory with a track record speed of 230.17 coupled with an ET of 6.32 over Twig's 6.56/229 runner-up effort. Gordie qualified #3 at NHRA Columbus with a 6.472/220.04. He beat Bob Pickett in round one, 6.990/216.34 to 10.35/68. Shirl Greer beat him in round two, 6.53/206 to a 9.59 shut-off. On June 29, he was at Edmonton International for the NHRA Division Six race. Things did not go well there as he lost fire on his burnout in the first round, giving Ken McLean a solo. Things went better at Bremerton for the next NHRA Division Six race. A 6.69 qualified #1; in round one, his 6.82 beat Larry Palmer. He smoked the tires in the semifinals, but his 7.14 was still enough to beat Don Rae's 7.86. He faced Miller in the final and got a 6.61 victory over the "Elephant's" 6.97. He was running a new Schiefer clutch setup rather than the conventional Crower glide. He ran a 6.432/217 best at the PHR US 131 race, losing to Denny Savage. At NHRA Sanair, Gordie qualified #6 at 6.62/213.27 but lost to Tom Prock in round one, 6.54/216 to 6.67/217.39. Gordie was the seventh alternate at NHRA Indy at 6.560/227.27. He qualified #14 at Seattle at 6.980/195.22 and lost to John Lombardo in round one, 6.86/196 to 7.255/216.34. Gordie ended the year with a fourth alternate effort at Ontario. We don't have those times, but the third alternate was Paul Smith at 6.439.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, July 9, 2022, 03:13:16 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Michael Beach Rick Johnson (M) from Crowley, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 517 ) 1984 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Hawaiian Punch" Owned by Roland Leong from Diamond Bar, California USA Crew Chief: Roland Leong
'84 Dodge Daytona by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.791 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/03/84         1/4 Mile MPH: 254.23 at NHRA Pomona CA 10/20/84
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1984 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 81.06, MPH 84.53    Entry is 0.95404 times average ET and 1.07725 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: Rick drove the Hawaiian beginning in Brainerd as Mike Dunn was injured and could not drive. RIck qualified #11 at 5.989/249.30. In round one, he lost to Don Prudhomme, 6.00/242 to 6.027/238.09. Rick qualified #9 at Indy at 5.823/250.69 but again lost in round one, this time to Mark Oswald, 5.70/260 to Rick's right there 5.791/252.10. Rick qualified #10 at the World Finals with a 5.893/254.23. In round one, he got a win over Ray Beadle, 6.127/244.56 to a 9-second shutoff. Ed McCullouch took a close win over Rick in round two, 5.84/236 to 5.868/249.30. Michael Beach photo from Martin, MI, 1984.
Submitted by Curt Swartz, Last updated on Saturday, December 4, 2021, 01:26:54 AM by Curt Swartz.
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© David Ferrin Tom McEwen (M) from Long Beach, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 713 ) 1984 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Coors" Owned by Tom McEwen from Long Beach, California USA Crew Chief: Bill Schultz
'84 Chevrolet Corvette by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.804 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/02/84         1/4 Mile MPH: 254.23 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/02/84
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1984 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 79.62, MPH 84.53    Entry is 0.95618 times average ET and 1.07725 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: The "Goose" had one of his best seasons in '84. It didn't start so well at the AHRA Winternationals, where he qualified #8 in an eight-car show with a 6.52 and lost to Mike Dunn's 6.28/230 in the first round, with another 6.52/214. But at the next event, the Super Bowl of Drag Racing at Firebird Raceway, he finished runner up to Kenny Bernstein's 5.98/248 with a 6.07/236.84. At Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, he lost to John Lombardo in the first round. He then ran a career-best (to this point) of 5.83 at 247.25 to qualify #4 at the NHRA Gatornationals. Another 5.83/253.52 in the first round, beat Bob Gottschalk, but in the second round, the Corvette broke, advancing Raymond Beadle in the "Blue Max." He clicked at the next race, the IHRA Winternationals at Darlington, although he only ran a 5.98 to qualify #6. He eased past the first-round but then picked up the pace with a 5.87/245 in the second round that beat Kenny Bernstein's 6.04/245. In the semifinals, a 5.89 beat Billy Meyer's 5.88. In the final, he ran his old teammate, Don Prudhomme, and the "Snake" had problems while Tom motored to a 5.91/248.61 victory. At the NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta, Tom qualified #5 with a 5.86/252.10. He beat Jim Head in the first round, but broke on the line in the second round, advancing Bernstein. He ran well at Rockingham for the IHRA Pro-Am Championships but failed to reach the finals. Tom ran several 5.80s at 250 plus this year, but his best times came in qualifying at Indy with a 5.804/254.23. Photo from IHRA Milan, MI, 1984. | Ran at an Oct. 5th '84 Funny Car match race at Carlsbad. The race featured a 'Goose/Grose final. Grose went 5.93 and 5.89 to win. Chi-Town was there (6.05) Dunn's new Mustang, Densham, Checker Auto Parts Citation, Amos Satterlee the CC, and Tom Ridings in the Lidtke Trans Am. - Joe Moore | At the World Finals, Sherm Gunn's 5.89 in late Sat. qualifying beat McEwen's '95-'97 to the finish line. ND after-report said Tom Prock was trying different gear ratios in the 'Goose's Coors Corvette. - Joe Moore
Submitted by Curt Swartz, Last updated on Sunday, January 2, 2022, 03:28:47 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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© Allen Tracy John Collins (M) from Claremore, Oklahoma USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 742 ) 1984 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4
"JVC Audio Express" Owned by John Collins from Claremore, Oklahoma USA Crew Chief: Bill Crites
'84 Chevrolet Camaro by Hume & Foster | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.849 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/17/84         1/4 Mile MPH: 254.23 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/02/84
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1984 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 74.61, MPH 84.53    Entry is 0.96359 times average ET and 1.07725 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: John qualified #11 at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, but in the first round, his blower exploded while running eventual winner Al Segrini. Things went much better at Gainesville, where he qualified #5 for the NHRA Gatornationals with a 5.849/249.30. He ran an easy 6.05/231.36 to advance in round one, when Don Prudhomme shut off with problems, and in round two, another "easy" 6.09/231.36 got around John Force in round two. Both he and his opponent, Billy Meyer, smoked the tires in the semifinals, but Collins' 6.45/216 tripped the win light over Meyer's 6.44/239. This put him into the final against Kenny Bernstein, and John had a ringside seat as he watched Kenny run the sport's first 260 (5.80/260.11) while his 5.92/245.90 got him the runner-up spot. At the NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta, John's 5.93/247.93 qualified #12. Unfortunately, in the first round, an off-pace 6.19/243.24 lost to Tim Grose's 5.94/241. He failed to qualify for the eight-car show at the NHRA Cajun Nationals at Baton Rouge after crashing with Ed McCulloch during qualifying. Both cars were destroyed, but the drivers were alright. John rebuilt the Camaro after the Baton Rouge crash. Photo from US Nationals.
Submitted by Curt Swartz, Last updated on Saturday, December 4, 2021, 06:44:45 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Whit Bazemore (M) from Indianapolis, Indiana USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 3) 2000 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 1
"Kendall" Owned by Chuck Etchells from Putnam, Connecticut USA Crew Chief: Terry Manzer
'00 Chevrolet Camaro by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 TFX Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.837 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/18/00         1/4 Mile MPH: 313.51 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/18/00
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 2000 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 90.96, MPH 84.49    Entry is 0.94843 times average ET and 1.08085 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
2000 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.779 ET, 324.05 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.621 ET, 225.84 MPH   
2000 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.100 ET, 290.06 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.690 ET, 222.00 MPH
2000 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.600 ET, 264.39 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.020 ET, 203.78 MPH
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, 11:51:34 PM by Danny White.
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© Tom West, Replicas West Clare Sanders (M) from San Jose, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 320 ) 1972 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Ramchargers" Owned by The Ramchargers from Taylor, Michigan USA Crew Chief: Allan Gillis & Phil Goulet
'72 Dodge Demon by Logghe Stamping Co. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Chrysler Hemi by Ramchargers with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.545 at IHRA West Salem OH 8/20/72         1/4 Mile MPH: 229.00 at IHRA West Salem OH 8/20/72 (NR)
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1972 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 74.64, MPH 84.45    Entry is 0.96406 times average ET and 1.06870 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: At the 1972 IHRA Summernationals (Dragway 42, West Salem, OH), Clare was low qualifier (6.62) and went on to win the event. He defeated Dale Pulde (Mickey Thompson Vega) in the final 6.54/229.00 (IHRA National Speed Record) vs. 6.71/226. Also ran 6.652/219.51 at Tulsa PRA National Challenge.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, March 14, 2020, 09:56:06 PM by Thomas Nagy.
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Mike Ditty Jack Chrisman (M) from Long Beach, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1967 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: S/XS, Div: 7
"Jack Chrisman's Kendall GT-1" Owned by Jack Chrisman from Long Beach, California USA Crew Chief: Jack Chrisman
1966 Mercury Comet by Logghe Stamping Co. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 427 Ford SOHC with automatic transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.604 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/03/67         1/4 Mile MPH: 191.88 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/03/67
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 100.0, MPH 84.40    Entry is 0.90848 times average ET and 1.10913 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: Jack Chrisman got one of four original Logghe-built Comets in 1966. Jack took his proven blown 427 Cammer out of the 1965 Comet to run in the new flip-top car, unlike Nicholson and Schartman, who ran injected motors. In 1966, it seemed that the four lightweight Comets dominated the funny car competition like no other cars. Chrisman's high point in his funny car career was his 7.60/190.27 run at Indy in 1967. No other car ran in the sevens during qualifying. That run was light years ahead of the competition. Chrisman's career cooled by the end of the decade. | Won the "light" (2000 lbs.) funny car category at the 4th Hot Rod Magazine Championships at Riverside, Cal., in April 1967. | For almost two years, everyone wondered what this car was capable of doing. The injected Comets dominated the competition, and everyone knew that when Jack finally got this thing to "stick," it was quick. That happened at Indy. This car was one week old when Jack showed up at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals. He ran in the S/XS class and, in the first round, met the eventual winner Don Nicholson. Chrisman ran a strong 8.40/177.51 but lost to "Dyno's" slight holeshot and 8.42/170 run. A week later (February 12), he was making some test runs at Irwindale. He ran a best of 8.60/162.74 before breaking a blower manifold. He was at Bakersfield on Feb.19, where he ran in the 2,400lb Funny Car class. In the opening round of eliminations, his 8.76/167.28 beat Jim Liberman's 9.53/156. But in the semifinals, he fouled against Al Vanderwoulde. Jack was at Lions on March 18, where he made an exhibition run at 8.75/172.04. As mentioned above, he won the 2,000 lb. Funny Car class at the HRM Championships on April 8. He qualified #1 with an 8.71/177.77 and beat Ronnie Runyan's Corvette in the first round, with an 8.50/174.75. Another 8.50 at 178.57 took the victory over the broken 'Cuda of Butch Leal in the final. On May 10, he was at Cecil County for the Factory Showdown. His 8.47/174.75 (Top Speed) advanced when Liberman crossed the center line in the first round. He was late off the line in round two, and his 8.32 lost to Roger Lindamood's 8.41. At Aquasco on May 21, a first-round 8.72/155.70 won when Lindamood fouled away an 8.78/167. He got a solo in the second round and set Low ET and Top Speed of the meet with an 8.38/175.78, but his kill switch failed at the end of the run, and then his parachute failed to deploy. He ran off the end of the track and got airborne for 100 feet before crashing down. Jack was OK, not so much for the Comet. In June, he qualified at Bristol for the NHRA Springnationals with an 8.30. He broke in the first round, but his coasting Comet still advanced due to Leal's red light. Chrisman could not repair in time for round two, giving Ed Schartman a solo into the semifinals. Shortly after that, he went to Cecil County for the three-day Super Stock Magazine Nationals. Chrisman raced in the "unlimited class" for supercharged cars only. On Friday, he beat Arnie Beswick in the first round when the steering failed on the GTO, and he crossed into Jack's lane right in front of the Comet. Only seven cars were running in this class Friday, so Chrisman got to solo in the semifinal. He faced Steve Bovan's Camaro in the final, and Steve won easily with an 8.34/169 over the ailing Comet. He did not race on Saturday, but he was back in competition Sunday. While he didn't win, he did run 8.07/184.44 to defeat Larry Reyes' 8.19/179 in the "Kingfish" in the first round.
Submitted by Barb Santucci, Last updated on Monday, February 27, 2023, 09:27:39 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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© Rick Howard Jim Epler (M) from Phoenix, Arizona USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 213 ) 2000 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"WWF Big Red Machine" Owned by Jerry Toliver from Huntington Beach, California USA Crew Chief: John Stewart
'00 Pontiac Firebird by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 498 TFX Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.877 at NHRA Columbus OH 6/00         1/4 Mile MPH: 313.44 at NHRA Columbus OH 6/00
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 2000 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 84.73, MPH 84.39    Entry is 0.95627 times average ET and 1.08060 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
2000 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.779 ET, 324.05 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.621 ET, 225.84 MPH   
2000 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.100 ET, 290.06 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.690 ET, 222.00 MPH
2000 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.600 ET, 264.39 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.020 ET, 203.78 MPH
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Notes: Rick Howard photo from 2000 NHRA Pontiac excitement Nats, Columbus, Ohio. (Confirmed 313.44 at Columbus. Was No. 1 qualifier.) | Did Jim run 316.70 somewhere this year?
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, February 1, 2020, 11:18:40 PM by Rick Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Pat Foster (M) from Tarzana, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 760 ) 1978 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Super Shops" Owned by Harry Eberlin from Long Beach, California USA Crew Chief: Bernie Lewis
'78 Plymouth Arrow by Hume & Foster | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Milodon Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.083 at NHRA Ontario CA 10/08/78         1/4 Mile MPH: 239.36 at NHRA Ontario CA 10/08/78
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1978 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 88.46, MPH 84.33    Entry is 0.93873 times average ET and 1.08514 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: Ran 6.12/238.09 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/78. Pat qualified #8 at Ontario for the NHRA World Finals with a 6.18/236.22. He set Low ET in the opening round with a 6.083/236.22 over a troubled Bob Pickett. But in round two, his 6.23/239.36 lost to eventual winner Raymond Beadle's 6.15/233 in the "Blue Max." Pat was at the OCIR Funny Car Spectacular held on June 10. In the second round, he ran 6.26/244.98 to beat Jeff Courtie's 6.74/206.89. Was that in the Pisano car or the Super Shops car?
Submitted by Mike Ditty, Last updated on Sunday, December 19, 2021, 06:55:46 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Norman Blake Dodger Glenn (M) from New Castle, Delaware USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 126 ) 1978 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 1
"Frantic Arrow" Owned by Dodger Glenn from New Castle, Delaware USA Crew Chief: Dodger Glenn
'78 Plymouth Arrow by S&W Race Cars | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.380 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 239.36 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 59.69, MPH 84.33    Entry is 0.98457 times average ET and 1.08514 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: In June 1978, Dodger took delivery of a brand new chassis cloaked with a Plymouth Arrow body. Along with it came a new name: The Frantic Arrow and for the first time a Plymouth replaced the long standing tradition of Ford bodies. The team made some check-out passes at Capitol Dragway with the new car and everything was fine with the new operation. Dodger Glenn-the rising star of the 1970's east coast funny car wars whose light had burned so brightly, was taken from us without warning. During a second round match against future world champion Bruce Larson at Maple Grove Dragway in July 1978, Dodger suffered an engine explosion and subsequent crash which claimed his life. He was 33 years old with a wife and two young daughters. Dodger's memory will live on in the hearts and minds of all that knew him.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Friday, May 3, 2019, 08:46:16 AM by Super Crew.
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Bob Plumer Collection Ron O'Donnell (M) from Chicago, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 339 ) 1974 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Big Noise from Illinois" Owned by Ron O'Donnell from Chicago, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Ron O'Donnell
'73 Plymouth Cuda by Chapman Automotive | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Chrysler Hemi by Chapman Automotive with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.395 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 229.59 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 66.37, MPH 84.32    Entry is 0.97188 times average ET and 1.06125 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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© David Oakes Dick Bourgeois (M) from Los Angeles, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 706 ) 1974 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Doug's Headers" Owned by Dick Bourgeois from Los Angeles, California USA Crew Chief: Dick Bourgeois
'74 Chevrolet Vega by Romeo Palamides | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.555 at 1974         1/4 Mile MPH: 229.59 at 1974
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 52.21, MPH 84.32    Entry is 0.99620 times average ET and 1.06125 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1974 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.015 ET, 235.64 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.410 ET, 189.00 MPH   
1974 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.580 ET, 216.34 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.495 ET, 184.00 MPH
1974 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.145 ET, 200.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.825 ET, 172.12 MPH
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Notes: Dick ran both the Hemi and a Chevy motor. We need to confirm which combo went what times. Assuming that the 6.55 at 229 was the Hemi.
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Norman Blake Jim Epler (M) from Vancouver, Washington USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 213 / 7) 1995 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 6
"Rug Doctor" Owned by Jim Epler from Vancouver, Washington USA Crew Chief: Jim Epler
'91 Oldsmobile Cutlass by Brad Hadman | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 498 TFX Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.108 at NHRA Topeka KS 9/30/95         1/4 Mile MPH: 298.90 at NHRA Topeka KS 9/30/95
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1995 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 77.70, MPH 84.27    Entry is 0.96051 times average ET and 1.05813 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1995 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.939 ET, 306.43 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1995 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.318 ET, 282.48 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1995 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.818 ET, 258.31 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Jim started the season at Pomona, where he qualified #11 with a 5.29/282.48. Another 5.29 at 288.27 advanced in round one, when his opponent, Ray Higley, broke. In round two, an off pace of 5.61/225.16 lost to Al Hofmann's 5.38/281. Epler qualified #2 at the NHRA Arizona Nationals with a 5.19/290.97 behind Hofmann's 5.14. In the opening round of eliminations, his 5.26/288.73 beat Dean Skuza's 5.38/272. In the second round, Jack Wyatt fouled against him, and Jim's 5.81/180.46 advanced. He lost to Tom Hoover in the semifinal. Houston was the next stop on the NHRA tour for the Slick 50 Nationals. Jim's 5.32/280.51 "only" qualified #11. He had a close race in the opening round that saw his 5.31/289.85 beat Tony Pedregon's 5.32/282, but he lost to the eventual winner Hofmann, in round two. The NHRA Gatornationals was not a memorable outing for Epler. He only qualified #15 with a 5.35/285.26, and he lost to Skuza in round one. He did not race at Rockingham for the NHRA Winston Invitational, but he was at Atlanta for the NHRA Southern Nationals held in mid-April. His 5.31/286.98 qualified #9, and in the first round, he smoked the tires and lost to Chuck Etchells. Shortly after that, he was at Memphis for the NHRA Mid-South Nationals. There he ran 5.38/287.90 to qualify #11. An easy 6.34/150.40 advanced in round one, when Whit Bazemore got out of shape and shut down, but in round two, his 5.31/288.36 fell to Etchells' 5.20/293.
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Scotty Cannon (M) from Lyman, South Carolina USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 21) 2002 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 2
"Oakley Mad Science Division" Owned by Don Schumacher & The Dead Presidents from Parts Unknown, North Carolina USA Crew Chief:
'01 Pontiac Firebird by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 TFX Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.800 at NHRA Joliet IL 6/01/02         1/4 Mile MPH: 320.05 at NHRA Joliet IL 6/02/02
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 2002 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 80.39, MPH 84.27    Entry is 0.97819 times average ET and 1.04873 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
2002 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.731 ET, 326.87 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
2002 Average: 1/4 Mile: 4.907 ET, 305.18 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
2002 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.407 ET, 276.96 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Ran great this year with a number of 4.80s. Best times of 4.800/320.05 at NHRA Joliet Spring.
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James Morgan Ed McCulloch (M) from Fresno, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 612 ) 1990 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Miller High Life" Owned by Larry Minor from Hemet, California USA Crew Chief: Bernie Fedderly
'90 Oldsmobile Cutlass by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.211 at NHRA Topeka KS 9/29/90         1/4 Mile MPH: 279.32 at NHRA Ennis TX 10/13/90
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 90.97, MPH 84.18    Entry is 0.93555 times average ET and 1.05988 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 Columbus 1988 (same paint). NHRA mandated a new 3.20 rear end gear rule in the fuel classes. One team that was happy about the rule was this one. Ed McCulloch and Bernie Fedderly had been running the 3.20 gear since late in the '89 season. They were at Firebird Raceway's Test and Tune event in January, where Ed came off the truck and reset the track record with a 5.29 at 242.45. The next day, he returned to run 5.26/265.95 before smoking the tires to a 12.27/96.54 on a follow-up run. At Pomona, for the NHRA Winternationals, McCulloch's 5.29/266.42 qualified #2 behind John Force's 5.28/275. In the opening round of eliminations, he improved to 5.27 (Low ET and a track record) at 262.39 to beat Jim White's 5.50/258 in the "Hawaiian." In round two, Glenn Mikres' 5.63/257 lost to Ed's 5.38/258.99. Things continued to go his way in the semifinals, where a tire-hazing 5.89/235.78 beat Dale Pulde, who smoked the tires hard. In the final, he faced newcomer K.C. Spurlock, the last qualifier in the field who had beaten Force in the opening round. But Fedderly dialed in too much power, and Ed smoked the tires helplessly to a 21.37/31.07 while K.C. ran 5.78/186 for his first victory. The team's next stop was back at Firebird Raceway for the NHRA Arizona Nationals. They didn't run nearly as well there as the month before; a 5.40/264.62 qualified #9. In the first round, he and Mark Oswald, who was driving for "Candies and Hughes," had a great race that saw both drivers run 5.37 (Ed at 265.48), but Oswald got to the stripe first. Qualifying did not go very well at Houston for the NHRA Supernationals. McCulloch only qualified #14 with a 5.63/260.64. Fedderly stepped the car up in the first round, with a 5.31/274.13, taking out White's 5.73/188. A consistent 5.32/270.67 beat R.C. Sherman's 5.41/271 in the second round, but Ed smoked the tires against Bruce Larson in the semifinal. The next event on the NHRA calendar was the Gatornationals at Gainesville. McCulloch qualified #5 at 5.41/261.93. He almost lost in the first round, when he and his opponent, Johnny West, smoked the tires. Ed recovered first and won with a 6.69/245.63. Lane choice was not his for round two. He didn't need it as a 5.35/265.95 was enough to knock Oswald out of the show. Larson got out of shape and shut off in the semifinal, so Ed advanced with a 5.44/265.09. The final was a rematch of Pomona, with Spurlock not being as much of an underdog now. He even carried lane choice with him. But this time, Ed reversed the finish with his 5.33/267.37 getting the victory over K.C.'s 5.40/273. The next stop was Rockingham for the NHRA Winston Invitational. This was an eight-car field and a 5.34/265.33 qualified #4. He improved to a great 5.28/271.16 to beat Spurlock's close 5.29/275 in round one, but a wheelstanding 7.46/110.63 lost to eventual winner Force's 5.44/265 in the semifinal. It didn't take Ed long to get back in the winner's circle as he won the NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta. His 5.26/272.47 qualified #3. He then ran 5.35/267.30 to beat Oswald's 5.48/268. A second-round 5.44/258.84 beat Richard Hartman's 5.56/242. Larson smoked the tires against him in the semifinal and a 5.34/263.85 advanced. He went up against Paul Smith, who was driving Chuck Etchells Beretta in the final. Surprisingly enough, of the two, Smith had run the best number of eliminations, a 5.29 in round one. His semifinal 5.35 was nothing to sneeze at either. But he smoked the tires in the final, and Ed got his second win of the year with a 5.31/258.91.
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© Tom Kasch John Force (M) from Yorba Linda, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 723 / 3) 1990 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Castrol GTX/Jolly Rancher" Owned by John Force from Yorba Linda, California USA Crew Chief: Austin Coil
'89 Oldsmobile Cutlass by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.222 at NHRA Seattle WA 8/90         1/4 Mile MPH: 279.32 at NHRA Baytown TX 3/04/90
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 89.72, MPH 84.18    Entry is 0.93752 times average ET and 1.05988 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: John started the '90 season by qualifying #1 at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals with a 5.28/275.48. He lost to eventual winner K.C. Spurlock in the first round, with a 5.42/278.98 losing to Spurlock's 5.32/272. At the NHRA Arizona Nationals, he qualified #3 with a 5.33/273.30. He beat Al Hofmann in the first round, and in round two, his 5.26/279.15 (Top Speed) beat Jim White's 5.41/270 in the "Hawaiian."In the semifinals, he again lost to the eventual winner when both he and Dale Pulde ran 5.33 (Force at 274.64), but Pulde got the win. The next stop was at Houston for the NHRA Supernationals. John qualified #1 with a 5.25/272.39. He set Low ET in the first round, with a 5.23/273.88 single when Dal Denton failed to show. In round two a 5.28/279.32 advanced when opponent Mark Sievers went into a wheelstand and shut off. In the semifinals, he faced Mark Oswald in the "Candies & Hughes" Probe. A 5.28/278.37 did the trick, putting Mark's 5.41/283 on the trailer. In the final, he met the '89 NHRA Funny Car Champion, Bruce Larson. Unfortunately for Larson, he smoked the tires and shut off while Force motored to his sixth NHRA National Event victory with a 5.36/272.39. At the NHRA Gatornationals, a 5.30/272.64 qualified #2. He beat Scott Kalitta in the first round, and a 5.55/257 beat Jerry Caminito in round two, but in the semifinals, he smoked the tires and lost to Spurlock. The fifth race of the NHRA season was the Southern Nationals at Atlanta. John qualified #4 with a 5.29/274.89. He beat Johnny West in round one, and a 5.38/264 advanced in round two when Hofmann's T-Bird broke. In the semifinals, he got beat by a strong running Paul Smith. Smith's 5.35 beat John's close 5.37. Only 14 cars showed at Memphis for the NHRA Mid-South Nationals. Force set a track record 5.27 at 277.26 in qualifying #1. He lasted until the semifinals where crew chief, Austin Coil dialed in too much power and he smoked the tires and lost to Ed McCulloch. It took a while, but John got his second win of '90 at the NHRA Cajun Nationals. There, he set a track record in qualifying #1 with a 5.36 at 272.39. He beat Kalitta and a 5.42/268 advanced past round two when White broke on the line. In the semifinals, McCulloch smoked the tires and Force made his way into the final with a 5.50/265. There he beat Richard Hartman for the win. He didn't have to wait nearly as long for his next victory as it came at the next event, the NHRA Springnationals. He qualified #1 with a 5.30 (Low ET) and beat Wyatt Radke in round one. In round two, Art Hendey fouled against him and his 5.51/254 advanced. In the semifinals, he ran a 5.46/257 over a tire-smoking Spurlock. In the final, he ran the "Hawaiian."White ran 5.49/261 in the final, but it finished second best to John's 5.37/275.48. The trend continued into Canada where NHRA held it's Grandnationals. John won his third event in a row. A 5.42/268.17 qualified #3 and another 5.42 in the first round, beat Gary Densham. In the second round, his 5.40/255 beat Spurlock's 5.45/260. He slowed to 5.46/267.06 in the semifinals, but it was still enough to beat White's 5.64/236. That put him into the final with Oswald. Oswald had problems and shut off while Force ran 5.40/267.93 for the win. A lot of eyes were on Force at Englishtown for the NHRA Summernationals to see if he would win his fourth race in a row. It was not to be. He qualified #4 with a 5.28/275.31, but he lost to Tom Hoover in the first round, when both ran 5.38's (Force at 270.67). He made a stop at Kansas City for its Summernationals race. Six FCs were in attendance. John set a track record at 5.42 in the semifinals on a solo run, but in the final, he overpowered the track and smoked the tires losing to Densham. Back on the NHRA trail, he was at the Mile High Nationals where he ran a 5.55/255.60 to qualify first. A first-round 5.62/265.99 (Top Speed) beat Freddie Neely. In round two, John showed he could drive, running a 5.59/254 to beat Larson's quicker 5.56. Unfortunately, a semifinal 5.56/259.74 lost to McCulloch's 5.53/257. The twelfth NHRA race of the season was the California Nationals. There John returned to his winning ways. A 5.35/274.05 qualified #2. He beat Radke in the first round, and in round two, a 5.46/272 beat Glenn Mikres. In the semifinals, he stopped McCulloch with a 5.54 and that put him in the final against Larson. Larson had set Low ET and Top Speed in qualifying so it was a good race. John had the power to win though, running 5.44/270.35 over Bruce's 5.47/268. This was Force's fifth win of the season on the NHRA tour.
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Mike Dunn (M) from La Mirada, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 768 / 3) 1981 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"King's Hawaiian Bread" Owned by Roland Leong from Diamond Bar, California USA Crew Chief: Roland Leong
'81 Dodge Charger by Jaime Sarte | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.840 at Sacramento CA 3/81         1/4 Mile MPH: 243.24 at NHRA Englishtown NJ 7/18/81
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 100.0, MPH 84.15    Entry is 0.93590 times average ET and 1.05678 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1981 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.840 ET, 249.30 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1981 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.240 ET, 230.17 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1981 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.740 ET, 213.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Mike qualified #5 at Pomona with a 6.15/234.98. and in round one, he beat Gary Burgin's 6.47/229 with a 6.21/236.22. In round two, he was on the receiving end of Raymond Beadle's track record 5.93 in the "Blue Max." Mike lost with a 6.38/231.95. The team did not go to Bakersfield for the March Meet, choosing to run at Sacramento instead. Mike really opened some eyes when the car made a tire hazing 5.84 pass. This was the quickest time ever for a flopper, and it backed up the run Mike's dad, Jim, made in January at OCIR when Jim had driven the "Hawaiian" to a 5.85 while covering for his son behind the wheel. Mike's next pass at Sacramento was 6.11. At the NHRA Gatornationals, he qualified #13 with a 6.10/231.95. His first-round 6.064/233.76 lost to Kenny Bernstein's 5.99/238. The team did not compete at Atlanta for the NHRA Southern Nationals, and all the Funny Car teams boycotted the NHRA Cajun Nationals that year. At Columbus, for the NHRA Springnationals, a 6.12/229.00 qualified #4. In the opening round, he slowed to an off-pace 6.41 that lost to Tom Anderson's 6.31. Mike qualified #6 at Englishtown for the NHRA Summernationals with a 6.02/243.24. Roy Harris smoked the tires against him in round one, and he advanced with a 6.04/241.28. In the second round, both he and Beadle smoked the tires hard, and Mike recovered first to win with a 6.56/231.95. Dunn blazed the tires again in the semifinal and shut off to a 9.48/79 loss against Dale Armstrong's 6.18/231. Shortly after that, he won the Byron Manufacturer's Meet, where his 6.28/227.28 stopped Burgin's 6.36/228 in the final. Yet another win followed at Brainerd Raceway for the fifth NHRA Western Regional. Mike qualified #2 in the eight-car field with a 6.28/233.76. In the opening round, he then improved to 6.23/234.98 to defeat Glenn Mikres in the "Bear Town Shaker." In the semifinal, a consistent 6.24/236.84 covered Tom Hoover's 6.75/222. He faced Bob Pickett in the final, and Pickett had troubles and shut down while Dunn ran 6.50/234.37 for the victory. Martin, Michigan, held its U.S. 131 Funny Car Championships that had all cars make two runs and the two quickest cars meeting in the final. The "Hawaiian" was strong, running 6.12/238.72 (Top Speed) to beat Frank Hawley's 6.13/220 in the "Chi-Town Hustler," and in the second race, Mike set Low ET with a 6.09/236.22 over Mikres. He ran Hawley again in the final, but the "Hawaiian" broke and slowed to an 11.00 in a runner-up effort to Hawley's 6.15/216. Mike won the Golden Gate Nationals. His best NHRA times were 5.933 at Indy and 243.24 at the Summernationals.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, January 8, 2022, 08:21:37 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Mike Etter (M) from Edmonton, Alberta Canada   (Comp Nr/Finish: 524 ) 1981 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 6
"Dave Korzan" Owned by Dave Korzan from Edmonton, Alberta Canada Crew Chief: Dave Korzan
'79 Chevrolet Monza by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.008 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 243.24 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 78.99, MPH 84.15    Entry is 0.96282 times average ET and 1.05678 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1981 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.840 ET, 249.30 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1981 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.240 ET, 230.17 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1981 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.740 ET, 213.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: I saw a picture of the NW-local Korzan Monza Bonin drove in the early 80s when SIR and Portland were AHRA from '81 to '83. I was in SoCal at the time, thinking those rainy mooks have to wait till April for nitro, and Orange County jumps off the first Saturday in January. - Joe Moore
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Richard Hartman (M) from San Dimas, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 749 ) 1989 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Virgil Hartman" Owned by Virgil Hartman from San Dimas, California USA Crew Chief: Virgil Hartman
'87 Chevrolet Corvette by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro JP-1 Hemi by Virgil Hartman with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.392 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/03/89         1/4 Mile MPH: 276.58 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/03/89
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1989 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 76.74, MPH 84.14    Entry is 0.94746 times average ET and 1.08484 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1989 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.132 ET, 286.62 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1989 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.691 ET, 254.95 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1989 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.191 ET, 234.36 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Photo from Indy 1989. | Richard qualified #15 at Bandimere for the NHRA Mile High Nationals with a 6.08/246.84. He lost to John Force in the first round. He then went to Sonoma for the NHRA California Nationals where his 5.69/263.85 qualified on the "bump.” In the opening round, he smoked the tires and shut down to 17.74 while opponent Art Hendey advanced with a 5.53/270. NHRA's next stop was at Seattle International for the Seafair Nationals. Hartman ran a career-best (to this point) 5.55/266.74 to qualify #14. In the first round, he lost to Force. Richard did not go to Brainerd for the NHRA Northstar Nationals, but he was at Indy for the NHRA US Nationals. There, he improved to 5.51 during early qualifying. Later that was bettered by a 5.39/276.58 which was run on only his ninth pass since switching to fuel. But after that, run, the team switched from a two-speed transmission to a three-speed. They also changed the rear end from a 3.20 to a 2.90. After the changes, Hartman made another qualifying pass and ran 5.42. His 5.39 got him the #9 spot in the show, forcing him to run low qualifier Don Prudhomme in the first round. The "Snake" run 5.26/273 to trailer Hartman's off-pace 6.05/178.50.
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Michael Beach Ed McCulloch (M) from Fresno, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 612 ) 1984 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Lite All Star" Owned by Larry Minor from Hemet, California USA Crew Chief: Ed McCulloch
'84 Oldsmobile Firenza by Pat Foster | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.705 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 254.00 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 1984 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 90.64, MPH 84.10    Entry is 0.93987 times average ET and 1.07627 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: Photo from Indy 1984. Also borrowed Billy Meyer's extra body and ran as the 7-Eleven, Lite Mustang at the NHRA Springnationals Columbus. (Was that because of the crash with John Collins?)
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© Jack Muller Tom Hoover (M) from St. Paul, Minnesota USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 520 ) 1984 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 5
"Champion/Showtime" Owned by Tom Hoover from St. Paul, Minnesota USA Crew Chief: George Hoover
'84 Pontiac Trans Am by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 498 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.865 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 254.00 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 1984 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 72.82, MPH 84.10    Entry is 0.96623 times average ET and 1.07627 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: 1984 was not Tom's most successful year. He qualified #3 for the AHRA Winternationals with a 6.25 but fouled against Bryan Raines in the first round. He failed to qualify at Pomona (#4 alternate at 6.15/236.84), and things didn't go much better at Gainesville, where he was the sixth alternate at the NHRA Gatornationals with a best of 6.362/233.16. He also missed the field in Atlanta, finishing as the #2 alternate at 6.217/238.09. Early in May, Tom was at Rockingham for the IHRA Pro-Am Championships. His 6.53/168 qualified #12. Unfortunately, he lost in the opening round of eliminations. He also lost in the first round, at Martin, Michigan, for the PHR Championships after qualifying #9. Hoover qualified on the "bump" for the sixteen-car field at Brainerd for the NHRA Northstar Nationals with a booming 6.057/250.00, but that resulted in a first-round loss to Jim Head, 5.84/254 to 6.98/138. Indy also was disappointing as he failed to qualify for the NHRA US Nationals with a #5 alternate 6.070/239.36 effort. That was Tom's last NHRA national event of the year.
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Tommy Johnson Jr. (M) from Avon, Indiana USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 503 ) 2001 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Skoal" Owned by Don Prudhomme from Granada Hills, California USA Crew Chief: Ed McCulloch
'01 Chevrolet Camaro Z-28 by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.797 at NHRA Pomona CA 11/10/01         1/4 Mile MPH: 318.32 at NHRA Pomona CA 11/10/01
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 2001 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 88.37, MPH 84.09    Entry is 0.95653 times average ET and 1.05223 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
2001 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.731 ET, 325.69 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.621 ET, 225.84 MPH   
2001 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.015 ET, 302.52 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.690 ET, 222.00 MPH
2001 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.515 ET, 275.09 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.020 ET, 203.78 MPH
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Michael Beach Tom Hoover (M) from St. Paul, Minnesota USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 520 ) 1986 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 5
"Champion/Showtime" Owned by Tom Hoover from St. Paul, Minnesota USA Crew Chief: George Hoover
'85 Pontiac Trans Am by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 JP-1 Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.766 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/86         1/4 Mile MPH: 261.62 at NHRA Brainerd MN 8/86
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1986 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 70.34, MPH 84.08    Entry is 0.96100 times average ET and 1.08718 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: At Firebird Raceway's Super Bowl of Drag Racing, Hoover ran 5.84/241.93 to qualify #4 in the eight-car field. A first-round 5.86/245.23 beat Jim Head's 5.93/257, and in the semifinals, his 5.94/233.16 beat a tire-smoking John Martin. This put Tom into the final, where he ran John Force. A 5.91/240.00 wasn't enough to overcome John's 5.80/254. Tom qualified #11 at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals with a 5.84/246.57. In the first round, he smoked the tires and shut off to a 7.60-98 that lost to John Collins' 5.80/210. Atlanta held an eight-car Funny Car show early in the year, and Hoover qualified on the pole with a 5.99/243.90. He beat a tire-smoking Steve Hodkinson in the first round, with a 6.00/236.84, and in the semifinals, he set Low ET with a 5.86/236.22 when Mark Oswald broke against him in the "Candies and Hughes" Firebird. In the final, he faced John Martin, and unfortunately for Tom, he smoked the tires to an 11.17 and watched as Martin roared to the win with a 6.02/243. At the NHRA Gatornationals, a 5.88/250.69 qualified #9. This set up a first-round meeting with low qualifier Kenny Bernstein. Hoover stepped it up to a 5.766/254.23, but it wasn't enough to overcome Kenny's 5.64/255. Back at Atlanta in April for the NHRA Southern Nationals, Tom qualified #11 with a 5.93/245.76. He lost to Billy Meyer in the first round. Photo from Indy 1986. Tom's best times were 5.766 in the first round, at NHRA Gainesville and 261.62 Top Speed of the Meet at NHRA Brainerd.
Submitted by Curt Swartz, Last updated on Saturday, November 27, 2021, 03:33:55 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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© David Oakes Mark Oswald (M) from Houma, Louisiana USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 330 / 6) 1996 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"In-N-Out Burger" Owned by Jim Polopolus, Gary Read & Bill Schultz from Los Angeles, California USA Crew Chief: Bill Schultz
'95 Dodge Avenger by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.017 at NHRA Topeka KS 7/07/96         1/4 Mile MPH: 303.64 at NHRA Topeka KS 7/07/96
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 1996 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 81.06, MPH 84.08    Entry is 0.95982 times average ET and 1.06746 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
1996 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.889 ET, 312.60 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1996 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.227 ET, 284.45 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1996 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.727 ET, 259.62 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Mark was at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, where he qualified #7 with a 5.21/287.90. In the first round, his 5.28/270.92 lost to Gary Clapshaw's 5.11/292. At the NHRA Arizona Nationals, his 5.23/266.07 qualified #9. An opening round 5.24/278.89 beat Dale Pulde, but in round two, Oswald's 5.21/287.53 lost to John Force's 5.10/258. The next stop was at Gainesville for the NHRA Gatornationals. Mark ran 5.21/261.09 to qualify #12. He beat Tony Pedregon in round one with a 5.32/282.57, but it was Force who stopped him again in round two. This time his 5.22/278.98 lost to John's 5.12/295. The next stop for the team was Houston for the NHRA Slick 50 Nationals. A 5.21/262.62 qualified #11, and in the opening round, he improved to 5.13/287.81 to defeat Chuck Etchells' 5.20/244. In round two, his 5.21/283.19 lost to Al Hofmann's 5.09/296. He did not compete at Rockingham for the NHRA Winston Invitational, but he was at Atlanta for the NHRA Southern Nationals. Mark qualified #4 with a 5.15/289.01. The team used a new injector from Don Hampton with a 15 percent bigger frontal area than the Enderle unit they previously used. Both he and Tom Hoover had problems in round one, but Oswald's 5.76/259.74 came top on top. In round two, his 5.28/276.15 beat an early-lifting Kenji Okazaki at 10.57. Force's 5.13/298 got him in the semi-final, where Mark smoked the tires and shut off to 15.41/76.80. He Also ran 299.50 at Topeka in 1996.
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© Tom West, Replicas West Rich Siroonian (M) from Whittier, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 717 ) 1971 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Big John Mazmanian" Owned by John Mazmanian from Whittier, California USA Crew Chief: Doug Cook
'71 Plymouth Cuda by Woody Gilmore | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 470 Keith Black Hemi (iron) with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.645 at Orange County CA 1/71         1/4 Mile MPH: 221.13 at Orange County CA 2/13/71
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 83.49, MPH 84.06    Entry is 0.95201 times average ET and 1.06312 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: January 1971: John Mazmanian clocked the first official, backed-up 220-mph run in a Funny Car at Orange County Int'l Raceway (OCIR). - NHRA | Rich was at OCIR for its opening All-Pro race. He had problems in the first round, and his 8.80 lost to eventual winner Jim Dunn's 7.08. Shortly after that, he was at Lions for the first AHRA Grand American race. Over 30 cars attempted to qualify for the sixteen-car field. Siroonian easily made the show and his opening round 6.78/215.82 beat Tom Hoover. But in round two, he was disqualified for crossing the centerline while racing Gene Snow. On January 24, he made history at the second OCIR race. He qualified #2 in the eight-car field with a 6.85. In the first round his 6.77/220.58 (first 220 mph FC) beat Jake Johnston. In the semifinals, he ran 6.81/213.77 to beat Stan Shiroma. He went up against Gene Conway in the final and it was no contest. Rich's 6.83/218.97 won when Conway saw that it was pointless and shut down to 8.22/114. At Pomona, for the NHRA Winternationals, John Mazmanian had two cars in the field. Larry Reyes drove the other car and qualified it #4 while Siroonian's 7.19/195.65 got the #8 spot. He improved to 7.03/205.41 in the first round, to beat Don Schumacher, but in round two, his 7.11 lost to Johnston's 7.03. The third OCIR All-Pro race was run on February 13. Rich was there and ran over 220 again, but that wasn’t the big news as Don Prudhomme had blasted over 226! Rich ran well, stopping Dick Rosberg in the "Fighting Irish" car in the first round, with a 6.85/220.04. He beat Dunn in the semifinals with an engine blowing 6.87/221.13, but was unable to return for his final round showing with Prudhomme. The team did not run at the AHRA Winternationals. At the Bakersfield March Meet, Siroonian’s 6.95 qualified #1. He then improved to 6.93 (Low ET) before losing to Dave Condit in the "L. A. Hooker" in the semifinal. Rich shut off to 7.20/168.88 while Condit advanced with a 7.13. They also did not make the trip to Gainesville for the NHRA Gatornationals, but they were at OCIR the following week (March 27) for the final All-Pro race. Rich’s 6.87/216.86 qualified #2, but in the opening round against Gary Burgin, he had problems and shut down to 11.21/62.32. We need to confirm the 6.64.
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Thomas Nagy Collection Leroy Goldstein (M) from Allen Park, Michigan USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 377 ) 1971 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4
"Candies & Hughes" Owned by Paul Candies & Leonard Hughes from Houma, Louisiana USA Crew Chief: Leonard Hughes
'71 Plymouth Cuda by Woody Gilmore | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 474 KB Iron Hemi by Keith Black with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.650 at Houma LA 1971         1/4 Mile MPH: 221.13 at Orange County CA 11/71
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 82.99, MPH 84.06    Entry is 0.95272 times average ET and 1.06312 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: Leroy started the year at the wheel of the Ramchargers Challenger. He was runner-up to Butch Maas at the NHRA Winternationals before winning the NHRA Gatornationals. He switched to the team of Candies & Hughes in the Fall of 71 and promptly reset the NHRA National Record at Amarillo during the NHRA World Finals with an altitude corrected 6.80. At the 1971 OCIR Manufacturers Meet he ran a very competitive 6.74 at 221.13 narrowly missing the final round which pitted the two lowest ET cars.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, September 18, 2021, 02:52:20 AM by Thomas Nagy.
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© Rob Potter Del Worsham (M) from Orange, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 750 / 6) 1992 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Worsham Racing" Owned by Chuck Worsham from Orange, California USA Crew Chief: Chuck Worsham
'92 Oldsmobile Cutlass by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 496 by Chuck Worsham with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.194 at NHRA Ennis TX 10/18/92         1/4 Mile MPH: 286.89 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 81.78, MPH 84.04    Entry is 0.96185 times average ET and 1.04811 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: Worsham started the season by qualifying #9 at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals with a 5.36/284.18. A 5.31/284.81 in round one, beat Gary Densham's 5.44/249, but in round two, his 5.47/254.30 lost to Dale Pulde's 5.29/262. At the NHRA Arizona Nationals, his 5.37/279.93 qualified #6. Unfortunately, he lost to Richard Hartman in round one. Houston was NHRA's next stop for the Supernationals. Del's 5.29/280.02 qualified #4. Paul Smith broke against him in the first round, and Del advanced with a 5.27/280.28. In round two, he lost to Al Hofmann. Worsham's next stop was at Darlington for the IHRA Winternationals. He ran 5.68/254.30 to qualify #3 in the eight-car field. A 5.72/240.77 in round one, advanced when Paula Martin's Probe broke. In the semifinals, his 5.66/261.39 (Top Speed) beat Freddie Neely's 5.80/247. This put him into the final against Tom Hoover. This became an expensive pass for Del. About 700 feet into the run, the crankshaft broke. This caused a massive fireball. The engine explosion was so bad that it bent the upper main frame rail. The only thing holding the remains of the JP-1 in the car was the oil lines. Del was OK, but the car was totaled. Del recovered to have a pretty good NHRA national event season. He was runner up at Atlanta, Englishtown, and Indy and made it to round 3 at Memphis and Denver. He Ran NHRA best times of 5.194/286.89 at Ennis Fall, but he practically lived in the low 5.20s at 280 plus for the second half of the season. He set Top Speed at Sonoma at 280.89.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, 02:34:42 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Michael Beach Frank Oglesby (M) from Acworth, Georgia USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 109 ) 1979 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 2
"Mello Yello" Owned by Frank Oglesby from Acworth, Georgia USA Crew Chief: Frank Oglesby
'79 Ford Mustang by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.065 at Union Grove WI 9/03/79         1/4 Mile MPH: 239.36 at Union Grove WI 9/03/79
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 88.57, MPH 84.00    Entry is 0.94177 times average ET and 1.08244 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1979 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.954 ET, 247.93 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.820 ET, 193.96 MPH   
1979 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.440 ET, 221.13 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.920 ET, 192.00 MPH
1979 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.940 ET, 205.20 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.250 ET, 177.09 MPH
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Notes: Michael Beach photo from Martin, MI, 1979. Note changed comp number on top of rear spoiler spill plate. Why? Frank qualified on the "bump" at the NHRA Summernationals at Englishtown with a 6.33/222.22. He lost to Dale Pulde in the opening round of eliminations.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, May 8, 2022, 09:19:30 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Mike Sopko Dale Pulde (M) from Van Nuys, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 724 ) 1979 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"War Eagle" Owned by Mike Hamby & Dale Pulde from Van Nuys, California USA Crew Chief: Mike Hamby
'79 Pontiac Trans Am by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.084 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/02/79         1/4 Mile MPH: 239.36 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/02/79
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 86.62, MPH 84.00    Entry is 0.94472 times average ET and 1.08244 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1979 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.954 ET, 247.93 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.820 ET, 193.96 MPH   
1979 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.440 ET, 221.13 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.920 ET, 192.00 MPH
1979 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.940 ET, 205.20 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.250 ET, 177.09 MPH
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Notes: The team sold their '78 car and borrowed the '77 car to run at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals. Unfortunately, the team failed to qualify. The new car was ready for the NHRA Gatornationals, where it was awarded the "Best Appearing." It didn't run too bad either, as Pulde qualified #13 with a 6.39/228.42. But he smoked the tires in the opening round and shut off to 16.30-42.69 in a loss to Billy Meyer's 6.35/239. The following week, the team was at Darlington for the IHRA Winternationals. Pulde "only" qualified #5 in the eight-car field, setting up a first-round meeting with low qualifier Raymond Beadle in the "Blue Max." Beadle smoked the tires in their race, and Dale ran 6.32 to advance. He improved to 6.21 in the semi-final to beat Tripp Shumake's 6.82. He faced Paul Smith in the final, and Pulde got his first win of the year with his 6.73/230.17 beating Smith's 6.72/221. He also made it into the final at the next IHRA race, the Dixie Nationals held in Atlanta. There he lost to Kenny Bernstein in the final. He did not compete at Baton Rouge for the NHRA Cajun Nationals. Bernstein stopped him again at the next IHRA race, the Pro-Am Championships at Rockingham. This time it happened in the first round. Pulde overpowered the track, and his 6.72/232.55 lost to Bernstein's 6.19/232. He qualified #4 at Columbus for the NHRA Springnationals with a 6.17/231.95. An off-pace 6.80/190.67 in the first round lost to Ron Colson's 6.49/228 in the "Hawaiian." Dale was much happier at Bristol for the IHRA Springnationals. His 6.27 "only" qualified #4. Both he and Frank Oglesby smoked the tires in round one, but Pulde's 6.85 came out on top. He beat Beadle's 6.87 in the semi-final with a 6.49. In the final, he faced Bernstein. Kenny slept, and his 6.31/223 lost to Pulde's 6.47/234.98. At the end of June, he was in Denver for the NHRA Mile-High Nationals. It was another eight-car show, and he qualified #5. That set up a first-round meeting with low qualifier Bernstein. This time Kenny fouled against him. Pulde then lost in the semi-final. A good year with a lot of qualifying success and some round wins. Best times at NHRA Indy in qualifying at 6.084/239.36. Stock Stroke motor. | 6.11 NHRA Englishtown NJ 7/79 lost to Beadles 6.08 quickest side by side FC race
Submitted by Curt Swartz, Last updated on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, 10:36:06 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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© Thomas Nagy Len Imbrogno (M) from Elyria, Ohio USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 395 ) 1979 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Centurion" Owned by Ken Thornburg & Little from Elyria, Ohio USA Crew Chief: Kenny Thornburg
'79 Pontiac Trans Am by Logghe - Woody Gilmore | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi by Sid Waterman with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.106 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/02/79         1/4 Mile MPH: 239.36 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 84.36, MPH 84.00    Entry is 0.94814 times average ET and 1.08244 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1979 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.954 ET, 247.93 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.820 ET, 193.96 MPH   
1979 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.440 ET, 221.13 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.920 ET, 192.00 MPH
1979 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.940 ET, 205.20 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.250 ET, 177.09 MPH
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Notes: The new Trans Am replaced the Monza in which the team started the year. Imbrogno had his new Firebird at Columbus for the NHRA Springnationals. He was the second alternate there with a 6.37. Len was at Beech Bend in August for the NHRA Division Three final. He ran well, reaching the final round where his 6.29/223.88 finished runner-up to Tim Grose's 6.23/227. Ran best NHRA national event times of 6.106/231.95 at Indy. Where did the team run 239.36? Photo from US 131 Dragway, Martin, Michigan.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, May 7, 2022, 01:07:48 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Tom Schiltz Kosty Ivanof (M) from Brighton, Massachusetts USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 101 ) 1979 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 1
"Boston Shaker" Owned by Kosty Ivanof from Brighton, Massachusetts USA Crew Chief: Bill Petersen
'79 Chevrolet Corvette by Dave Uyehara | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.120 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/02/79         1/4 Mile MPH: 239.36 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 82.92, MPH 84.00    Entry is 0.95031 times average ET and 1.08244 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1979 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.954 ET, 247.93 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.820 ET, 193.96 MPH   
1979 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.440 ET, 221.13 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.920 ET, 192.00 MPH
1979 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.940 ET, 205.20 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.250 ET, 177.09 MPH
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, January 16, 2022, 01:54:15 PM by Super Crew.

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