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Tom West, Replicas West Dick Rosberg (M) from Green Lake, Michigan USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 774 ) 1971 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Fighting Irish" Owned by Tim Beebe from Green Lake, Michigan USA Crew Chief: Tim Beebe
'71 Chevrolet Camaro by Dick Fletcher | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi by Ramchargers with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.800 at Suffolk VA 1971         1/4 Mile MPH: 218.00 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 1971 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 68.00, MPH 75.94    Entry is 0.97421 times average ET and 1.04808 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: Dick Rosberg teamed with Tim Beebe on this Camaro Funny Car. With the Chrysler entries ruling Funny Car competition in '71, it was good to have a competitive Chevy running, although it too used Hemi power. The car used a 118" wheelbase Fletcher chassis. The rear end was a Detroit Locker with 4.10 gears. Powering the car was a stock stroke 426 Hemi built by the "Ramchargers." Venolia pistons sitting on M/T rods were used as well as an Engle cam. A GMC blower sat on a Cragar manifold and was prepared by Larkin. Cragar also supplied the blower drive. Hilborn injection took care of the fuel. A B&J two-speed transmission was used. J&E Fiberglass built the Camaro body. At the time it was built, it cost over $15,000 and took three months. | At Beeline for the AHRA Winternationals, Rosberg qualified for the 32 car field with a 7.52. He picked up to 7.40 in the first round, to beat Randy Walls' Chevy-powered Nova. A second-round 7.36/191.08 beat Dale Pulde's 7.65/186 in Mickey Thompson's Ford-powered Pinto, but in the third round, he fouled while his opponent, Gordon Mineo, crossed the centerline. Both were disqualified. In mid-March, he was at Tulsa for a round-robin show. Both he and Bobby Rowe kept taking turns resetting the track record. First Rowe's 7.63 got it, then Rosberg took it away with a 7.59. Bobby got it back with a 7.56. The "Fighting Irish" finally took it with a 7.49. The car's next good showing came at the NHRA Gatornationals. Dick qualified #4 in the sixteen-car field with a 6.99. He advanced easily in the first round, when Tom Sneden broke. In the second round, he improved to 6.96, but it wasn't enough to get around eventual winner Leroy Goldstein's 6.75 in the "Ramchargers" Challenger. Rosberg had an interesting day at Suffolk on August 22. A best of three match race was scheduled between Don "The Snake" Prudhomme and Tom "The Mongoose" McEwen. But McEwen's Duster broke and could not run, so Dick filled in. The fans did not expect to see the "Fighting Irish" car win two straight. Dick ran 6.86 and 6.87 to beat Prudhomme's 6.97 and 6.95. In the second race, the "Snake" hurt his engine and could not return. So Butch Kernodle raced Dick with his injected Ford-powered A/FC. Dick won easily with a track record 6.80. At Indianapolis for the NHRA US Nationals, a 6.85 qualified #15, and Dick lasted until the second round before losing to Pulde. Rosberg used 774 at first and later 333 for comp numbers. Also, they ran 6.90/206 in winning at Epping 1971.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, 11:17:51 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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© Tom West, Replicas West Mike Van Sant (M) from Torrance, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 706 ) 1971 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Stone, Woods & Cooke" Owned by Stone, Woods & Cooke from Long Beach, California USA Crew Chief: Glen Solano
'71 Ford Mustang by Don Long | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Chrysler Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.800 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 218.00 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 1971 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 68.00, MPH 75.94    Entry is 0.97421 times average ET and 1.04808 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: AKA Swindler IV.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Friday, June 8, 2012, 10:52:26 PM by Danny White.
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Lynn "Mort" Morton
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Tim Kushi (M) from Pittsfield, Massachusetts USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 115 ) 1971 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 1
"Damn Yankee/Kushi" Owned by Tim Kushi from Pittsfield, Massachusetts USA Crew Chief: Tim Kushi
'70 Dodge Challenger by Logghe Stamping Co. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.835 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 218.00 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 1971 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 64.50, MPH 75.94    Entry is 0.97923 times average ET and 1.04808 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: 6.96 NED
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Wednesday, August 12, 2015, 11:51:04 AM by Danny White.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Mike Burkhart (M) from Dallas, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 406 ) 1971 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4
"Mike Burkhart" Owned by Mike Burkhart from Dallas, Texas USA Crew Chief: Mike Burkhart
'71 Chevrolet Vega by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.190 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 218.00 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 1971 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 29.42, MPH 75.94    Entry is 1.03009 times average ET and 1.04808 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1971 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.480 ET, 227.27 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.520 ET, 173.00 MPH   
1971 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.980 ET, 208.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.780 ET, 161.29 MPH
1971 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.480 ET, 194.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.110 ET, 150.87 MPH
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, October 3, 2010, 02:08:31 PM by Danny White.
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Larry Malski Jack Chrisman (M) from Long Beach, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 708 ) 1965 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: S/FX, Div: 7
"Kendall GT-1 Comet" Owned by Jack Chrisman from Long Beach, California USA Crew Chief: Amos Satterlee
'65 Mercury Comet by Factory | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 427 Ford SOHC by Amos Satterlee with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 9.290 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 165.00 at Riverside 65 (9/65 Modern Rod)
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 1965 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 70.27, MPH 75.93    Entry is 0.95380 times average ET and 1.10000 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
1965 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.630 ET, 178.92 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1965 Average: 1/4 Mile: 9.740 ET, 150.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1965 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 10.318 ET, 141.24 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Blown fuel. This was the car Jack ran for Sachs & Sons in 1964 with all updated sheet metal. (Started 1964 with Sachs & Sons on side). Roof was about the only thing that didn't change. July 1966 Car Craft says this car ran 'around 9.20's' in 1965. Confirmed 9.79. We need confirmation of best ET. Run by Dee Keaton in 1966, then bought back from him by Chrisman when Chrisman's 1966 Comet roadster burned to the ground. - DD, BP
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Friday, November 6, 2020, 07:26:36 PM by Ron Thums.
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Norman Blake Bruce Larson (M) from Dauphin, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 107 ) 1988 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 1
"Sentry Tachs & Gauges/Key Auto Parts" Owned by Bruce Larson & Joe Amato from Dauphin, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Maynard Yingst
'88 Oldsmobile Cutlass by Al Swindahl | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 498 Keith Black Hemi by Mike Kase with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.350 at NHRA Seattle WA 8/06/88         1/4 Mile MPH: 271.32 at NHRA Pomona CA 10/29/88
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 86.98, MPH 75.84    Entry is 0.94008 times average ET and 1.06421 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 Indy 1988. | Bruce stepped up his act in '88 and it showed when he won his first NHRA National event this year. He made the switch from Chevy bodies cars to Oldsmobile. His season started at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals where he qualified #9 with a 5.54. That set up a first-round meeting with low qualifier Ed McCulloch. In that race, Ed smoked the tires while Larson motored into the second round where his 5.58 lost to John Force's 5.42. At Gainesville for the NHRA Gatornationals, he qualified #12 with a 5.69. Unfortunately, he lost to Mark Oswald in the "Candies and Hughes" car in the first round. He did not race in the IHRA events this year so the next big event he attended was the NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta where he lasted until the second round where Oswald's 5.55 stopped his 5.62 from advancing. Oswald got him again at the NHRA Mid-South Nationals, only this time it was in the first round. Bruce qualified #12 there with a 5.72. Larson got his first NHRA win at the Cajun Nationals at the end of May. He beat Tom Hoover and a fouling Force with a 5.60/254 in the first two rounds. In the semifinals, he beat McCulloch and in the final, it was Kenny Bernstein he beat for his first victory. After that, it wasn't long before he was in another NHRA final; in fact it came at the very next race, the Springnationals at Columbus. Bruce qualified #4 with a 5.51. He took out Chuck Etchells in the first round, and a 5.50/268 beat John Martin in round two. In the semifinals, Mike Dunn smoked the tires against him and Bruce's 5.54/254 run moved him into the final to face Force. It was not much of a race in the final; when Larson smoked the tires and shut off to a 13.69/50.65 while John ran 5.52/262 for the victory. Bruce followed the NHRA tour up north to Canada for the NHRA Grandnationals. He qualified #7 with a 5.65/263.00 and lasted until the second round when eventual winner Don Prudhomme's 5.50 beat his 5.59. Then came another final round appearance at the NHRA Summernationals. A 5.49/261.55 qualified #5, and he beat Frank Kramberger in the first round. A second round 5.59/260 beat Force's 5.65/251, and in the semifinals, a 5.57/260 beat Bernstein's 5.62/255. In the final, he ran Prudhomme who had been running steady 5.4's. Bruce tried hard, running a 5.63/260, but it finished second best to the "Snake's" 5.41/257. He made a stop at Maple Grove for the Super Stock Nationals where he qualified #2 in the eight-car show with a 5.55/254.95. R.C. Sherman fouled against him in the first round, and Bruce advanced with a 5.68/251.29. In the semifinals, he soloed with a 5.76/254.23 when Tim Grose broke and was unable to run. He found himself in another final, and while it wasn't a national event, I'm sure he still felt good. In the final, he faced low qualifier Bernstein. Kenny got the win while Larson got another runner-up finish. At Seattle for the NHRA Seafair Nationals in Aug, everyone was running 5.3's in qualifying, except, it seemed, Larson. He qualified #8 with a 5.45/267.30. In the first round, he showed he could run with the big dogs by beating Bryan Raines with a 5.35. In the second round, a 5.52 beat a tire smoking Oswald. He was surprised by a quick-leaving Brad Tuttle in the semifinals and his 5.59 couldn't catch Brad's 5.62.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, September 5, 2021, 07:50:25 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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© Thomas Nagy Mike Dunn (M) from Mount Joy, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 768 ) 1991 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 1
"Snickers" Owned by Ed Abel from Mount Joy, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Jim Dunn
'91 Dodge Daytona by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.225 at NHRA Maple Grove PA 9/91         1/4 Mile MPH: 279.50 at NHRA Sonoma CA 7/27/91
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1991 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 85.99, MPH 75.74    Entry is 0.95626 times average ET and 1.04910 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1991 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.132 ET, 291.82 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1991 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.464 ET, 266.42 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1991 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.964 ET, 244.08 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Mike qualified #4 at Pomona with a 5.39/266.82. In the opening round, his 5.44/251.53 beat Tom Hoover's 5.51/269. He then beat Al Hofmann in round two with a 5.46/263.92. Low qualifier Glenn Mikres stopped him in the semi-final with a 5.28/284 to his 5.39/266.98. He qualified #5 at the NHRA Arizona Nationals with a 5.38/266.50. He beat Jerry Caminito in round one and got some "revenge" on Mikres in round two, where his 5.36/274 defeated Glenn's 5.35/280. But he lost in the semi-final, where another 5.36 at 263 fell to John Force's 5.30/270. The next stop was at Houston for the NHRA Supernationals. Mike's 5.33/270.51 qualified #6. He beat Hofmann in round one, and a 5.46/251.39 in round two lost to Ed McCulloch's 5.30/278. Shortly after that, he was at Gainesville for the NHRA Gatornationals. A 5.31/271.98 qualified #4. Gary Densham lost to his 5.36/261.62 in round one. In the second round, Dunn's 5.34/264.93 dropped Mikres' 5.49/266. He had a close race against Mark Oswald in the semi-final that saw both drivers run 5.38 (Dunn at 269.62), but eventual winner Oswald got the "win" light. The team then went to Rockingham for the NHRA Winston Invitational. It was just an eight-car field, and Mike qualified #3 with a 5.37/271.00. Oswald stopped him again, this time in round one, where Mike's 5.52/264.23 lost to Mark's 5.38/249. He was a little "off pace" at Atlanta for the NHRA Southern Nationals. He "only" qualified #9 at 5.36/271.49. He beat Hofmann in round one before losing to Force in round two. He made up for it by winning the NHRA Mid-South Nationals held at Memphis in the first week of May. He had qualified #3 with a 5.31/273.97. A 5.35/269.86 beat Freddie Neely, followed by a 5.36/276.07 over Caminito's 5.59/258. In the semi-final, he defeated Jim White driving the "Hawaiian" with a 5.33. He faced Tom Hoover in the final, and Hoover had been running 5.4s. Mike picked up to a 5.30/275.31 in the final to claim the victory over Tom's 5.71/215. He then doubled it up by winning the NHRA Springnationals at Columbus. His 5.28/273.39 qualified second to White's 5.25/278. These two would work their way into the final together. Mike also won the Mile High Nationals this year. His best times were 5.225 at Maple Grove and 279.50 at Sonoma. Photo from the 1991 NHRA Springnationals, National Trail Raceway, Columbus, Ohio.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Monday, June 27, 2022, 11:03:41 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Richard Shute
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Ron Correnti (M) from El Monte, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 354 ) 1985 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Capt. Crazy" Owned by Bill Dunlap from Riverside, California USA Crew Chief: Bill Dunlap
'85 Ford Thunderbird by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 496 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.779 at NHRA Pomona CA 10/19/85         1/4 Mile MPH: 253.52 at NHRA Pomona CA 10/19/85
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1985 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 76.64, MPH 75.73    Entry is 0.95837 times average ET and 1.05633 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: The T-Bird debuted at the Grandnationals in Sanair at the end of June. Only fifteen cars showed, and Ron's 5.82/252.38 qualified #7. In the opening round, he had problems and shut off against Mark Oswald. The following week, he was in Milan, Michigan, for the IHRA Northern Nationals. The car was still unlettered and wearing black primer. He qualified #14 and ran an easy 5.97/249.30 in the first round to advance when Kenny Bernstein could not show due to a fire he had in qualifying. In the second round, Ron lost to Tom McEwen. At the NHRA Summernationals, Correnti qualified #13 with a 5.81. He had problems in the first round against Dale Pulde and shut off. His next stop was at Bandimere for the NHRA Mile High Nationals. Ron qualified #13 with a 6.13/241.93 in the thin air. In the first round, he lost to Rick Johnson in the "Hawaiian." This car's career ended at Edgewater during the IHRA Summernationals in August. It caught fire during qualifying, and the T-Bird body was destroyed. Ron was not hurt. IHRA number was 154. We formerly listed 5.71 for this car, but 5.779/253.52 were his best NHRA national event times at the World Finals. We are removing the 5.71 until we get confirmation.
Submitted by Curt Swartz, Last updated on Friday, August 12, 2022, 07:25:01 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Michael Beach Raymond Beadle (M) from Dallas, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 426 ) 1985 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4
"Blue Max" Owned by Raymond Beadle from Dallas, Texas USA Crew Chief: Dee Gantt
'85 Ford Mustang by Pat Foster | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi by Dale Emery, Dee Gantt, Fred Miller with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 253.52 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 75.73    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 1.05633 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1985 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.559 ET, 266.27 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1985 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.030 ET, 240.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1985 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.530 ET, 221.62 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Photo from Milan, MI - John Lombardo driving. Won Indy with Lombardo driving. Times needed for the year.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, June 23, 2022, 04:08:32 PM by Curt Swartz.
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Big Bob Snyder
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Fritz Callier (M) from San Antonio, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 403 ) 1971 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4
"C-K-C" Owned by Callier & Kristek from San Antonio, Texas USA Crew Chief: J.E. Kristek
'71 Chevrolet Vega by Don Hardy | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 427 Chevrolet by J.E. Kristek with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.680 at Fremont CA 10/71         1/4 Mile MPH: 217.91 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 79.99, MPH 75.71    Entry is 0.95702 times average ET and 1.04764 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: Won Eastern Funny Car Showdown event at Fremont in October at 6.68/212.76 over Liberman (6.88/208.80). Lew Arrington ran 6.75 at the event. Info from local newspaper (The Argus). Report said Callier was in a Camaro, however. We need to confirm. We had a 6.71 listed for the Vega in 1971.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Monday, June 20, 2016, 09:11:51 PM by Danny White.
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Connie Kalitta (M) from Mount Clemens, Michigan USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 399 ) 1971 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Connie Kalitta/Bounty Hunter" Owned by Connie Kalitta from Mount Clemens, Michigan USA Crew Chief: Connie Kalitta
'71 Ford Mustang by Logghe Stamping Co. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 429 Ford with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.860 at Saginaw MI 5/71         1/4 Mile MPH: 217.91 at Saginaw MI 5/71
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 62.00, MPH 75.71    Entry is 0.98281 times average ET and 1.04764 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: Conrad failed to qualify at NHRA's first two national events, the Winternationals and the Gatornationals. Early in April, he was booked in for a four-car race at Edgewater. He won all three of his races over Kenny Safford (Mr. Norm), Clare Sanders (Chi-Town Hustler), and Ron Potter. Times were not impressive, as a 7.63 beat Sanders, who lost a transmission. Another four-car show was run at Tri-City late in May. His 7.23/172.74 lost to Shirley Muldowney's 6.90/208 in the first race. In his second race, Butch Maas' 6.80/204 in Al Bergler's car beat Kalitta's 6.95/206.89. He ran his best time in his final race, a 6.86/217.91, but it wasn't enough as Jim Paoli drove the "Ramchargers" car to a win with a 6.74/218. It was strange to see his Mustang competing in Capitol Raceway's Mr. Chevrolet race, but that's what happened. Malcolm Durham's Camaro was supposed to run, but he had problems so Kalitta took his place in the field. Chevy lovers didn't have to worry about him winning as in the first round, his 7.12/192.23 fell to eventual winner Maas' 6.70/204. | Kalitta got indefinitely suspended by NHRA this year following a dispute with a security guard at the US Nationals.
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Clare Sanders (M) from San Jose, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 320 ) 1971 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Chi-Town Hustler" Owned by John Farkonas, Austin Coil, Pat Minick from Chicago, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Austin Coil
'71 Dodge Challenger by Romeo Palamides | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 482 Chrysler Hemi by Austin Coil with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.870 at Carlsbad CA 11/71         1/4 Mile MPH: 217.91 at Orange County CA 11/71
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: 4.800 at Irwindale CA 11/71    1/8 Mile MPH: 161.29 at Irwindale CA 11/71
Entry's 1971 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 61.00, MPH 75.71    Entry is 0.98424 times average ET and 1.04764 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 47.03, MPH 50.00 Entry is 1.00418 times average ET and 1.00000 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 "Chi-Town Hustler's" Charger was finally retired at the end of August when the team showed up at Bristol for the IHRA All-American race. Pat Minick drove the car to a runner-up finish there, but Sanders was behind the wheel by mid-September. He was driving at Salem, where he won the King of King's FC race. Near the end of the month, he was at Rockingham for the IHRA U.S. Open Championships. In the opening round of eliminations, he blew his engine on a 7.02/211.76 pass that beat Tommy Grove's 7.12. Unfortunately, he could not return for round two, and Kelly Chadwick got back in on the "break rule" to take his place. In the first week of October, IHRA held its World Finals at Lakeland. Clare's 7.09 qualified #4 in the sixteen-car field, but he smoked the tires in the first round and lost to Connie Kalitta. All the end of October, he competed at Sacramento's East-West meet. He beat Bobby Rowe's 7.43/202 in the "Hawaiian" with a 7.37/202.24 before getting out of shape and losing to the eventual winner, Tom McEwen, in the next round. He was back at OCIR in November for the Manufacturer's Meet. In his first race, he lost to Jerry Ruth but came back to win his second race with a 6.92/217.91 over Larry Arnold. Soon after that, he was at Irwindale for the 1/8 Mile Championships. It was an eight-car field, and in round one, his 4.80/161.29 fell to Don Schumacher's 4.58/171. He came back out later for a consolation race against Arnie Behling, who was driving the "Ramchargers" car. He lost again as his 4.87/158.17 was beaten by Behling's 4.63/168. The next stop was at Carlsbad for another eight-car show. In the first round, he stopped Gary Burginwith a 6.87/214.78 before his 6.88/212.76 in the semi-final lost to eventual winner Jake Johnston's 6.77/211.
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Mike Miller (M) from Bothell, Washington USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 609 ) 1981 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 6
"Olympia Beer" Owned by Mike Miller from Bothell, Washington USA Crew Chief: Mark Dentler
'80 Ford Mustang by Steve Plueger | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi by Keith Black with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.975 at AHRA Spokane WA 8/23/81         1/4 Mile MPH: 240.00 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 1981 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 83.12, MPH 75.69    Entry is 0.95753 times average ET and 1.04271 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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Mike Ditty Al Segrini (M) from Easton, Massachusetts USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 106 ) 1981 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 1
"Super Brut" Owned by Al Segrini from Easton, Massachusetts USA Crew Chief: Al Segrini
'81 Dodge Omni by Chick Brignolo | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.032 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/06/81         1/4 Mile MPH: 240.00 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/06/81
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 75.99, MPH 75.69    Entry is 0.96667 times average ET and 1.04271 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: Al started the year with a non-qualifying effort at the NHRA Winternationals (times not reported). Things went much better at the NHRA Gatornationals, where he qualified #7 with a 6.039/231.95. Unfortunately, he slowed to a 6.306/226.70 in the first round, and lost to Fuzz Miller's 6.06/238. Atlanta had only eight-car fields in the PRO categories for the NHRA Southern Nationals. Segrini got in on the "bump" with a 6.165. He lost to Shirl Greer driving Larry Coogle's "Sting" in the first round, when Al shut off to a 10-second run. He then went to Rockingham for the IHRA Pro-Am Championships, where only eight cars showed for the eight-car field. Al qualified #3 with a 6.09, and a 6.15 in round one, beat Dick Rosberg. He fell off to a 6.42 in the semifinals and lost to Raymond Beadle's 6.22 in the "Blue Max." He qualified #3 again at the IHRA Springnationals with a 6.07. He beat Dale Armstrong in the first round, with a 6.27, but in the semifinals, the car locked up in reverse, and he could not run Beadle. More highlights of '81 included a three straight match race victory over Bruce Larson at New England. Al ran times of 6.25/224.43, 6.10/231.95, and 6.15/231.95 to beat Bruce, who had a best of 6.24/223. Ten cars ran the first-round at Englishtown's Night of Thrills, with the two lowest ET cars meeting in the final. Segrini made that final by running 6.27/229.01 to beat Gary Burgin. In the final, he faced Frank Hawley in the "Chi-Town Hustler" car. Al tried hard, but his 6.39/228.42 finished runner-up to Hawley's 6.18/230. Another runner-up finish to Hawley came at the Funny Cars under the Stars event in New England. This time Al's 6.21/222 finished second best to the "Chi-Town's" 6.08/224. Segrini was not pleased with the NHRA Springnationals, where he could only run a best of 6.382/224.99. That was good for the fourth alternate. He did not attend the NHRA Mile-High Nationals in Denver, but he was back on the NHRA tour for the Summernationals at Englishtown. He qualified #13 with a 6.200/233.16. But Hawley seemed to have his number as he stopped Segrini in the first round, 6.17/229 to a 15-second shutoff. Atlanta held a four-car show in July, and Al was the winner. He beat Greer in his first race with a 6.31/228, and in the final, he set Low ET and Top Speed with a 6.15/230.76 that beat Dale Pulde. On July 26, he was back in Atlanta for the NHRA Eastern Regional. A 6.28/225.57 qualified #3, and a 6.16/226.70 in the first round, beat a tire-smoking Greer. He lost a close one to Tom Anderson in the semifinals, where Al's 6.20/226.70 lost to Anderson's 6.19/229. Lebanon Valley held an Funny Car show, and Segrini was there. He was having a bit of a rough time. He fouled against Rick Johnson in his first race, and in his second, he had difficulties and slowed to 11.72/86.12 that lost to Pulde. He finally got a good run in on his third race, where a 6.27/223.32 beat Dominic Santucci. On August 2, Al was back at Bristol for the IHRA Summernationals. His 6.22/236 qualified #4 for the eight-car show, but he lost in a tire-smoking battle to Al Baldwin in the first round, of eliminations. The NHRA Grandnationals was also just an eight-car field, and this time Al didn't make it. His 6.350/228.42 was the second alternate for the show. Englishtown hosted its Race of Champions race soon after that. The race featured eight cars, each making two passes, with the two Low ET cars meeting in the final. Al's ET's did not get him into the final, but he ran well. First, he beat Beadle's 6.62/163 with a 6.37/225.56 and then defeated a motor-blowing Al Hofmann with a 6.38/230.77. He was back at Englishtown a while later for the US All-Pro Championships. He ran really well there, running times of 6.19, 6.13, and 6.20 with a best speed of 234. He won the race over Gary Burgin, who lost a blower belt in the final. Al ran his best numbers of the year at NHRA Indy with a 6.032/240.00 qualifying #11. He beat broken Craig Epperly in round one, with a 6.110/234.37. in round two, he lost a close one to John Pott, 6.22/232 to 6.259/230.76. Al qualified #13 at Fremont with a 6.112/230.17. He beat Rob Williams on a holeshot in round one, 6.09/234.98 to 6.08/234.98, but Gary Burgin got to him in round two, 6.15/232 to 2.24/233.76. Al was the first alternate at the OCIR World Finals at 6.205/228.42, but he got in. Unfortunately, he shut off against Dale Armstrong in round one, whose 5.93/230 would have been tough to beat.
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© Jack Muller John White (M) from Channelview, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 421 ) 1981 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4
"Houston Hustler" Owned by John White from Channelview, Texas USA Crew Chief: John White
'81 Chevrolet Corvette by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.085 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 240.00 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 1981 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 69.37, MPH 75.69    Entry is 0.97516 times average ET and 1.04271 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: Photo from Cajun Nationals.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Friday, March 5, 2010, 02:57:02 PM by Danny White. Approved by Danny White.
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Tom Ridings (M) from Long Beach, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 774 ) 1981 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Pisano" Owned by Joe Pisano from Long Beach, California USA Crew Chief: Joe Pisano
'81 Dodge Omni by Steve Plueger | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.946 at NHRA Fremont CA 10/03/81         1/4 Mile MPH: 239.99 at NHRA Fremont CA 10/03/81
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 86.74, MPH 75.66    Entry is 0.95288 times average ET and 1.04266 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: The Pisano team did not hit the NHRA trail until Indy in 1981. They put the new Omni on the bump at 6.090/231.95, but lost round one to Jim Dunn, 6.166/228.42 to their shutting off 13.855/38.84. The team found their mojo at the Golden Gate Nationals, however, qualifying number two at 5.946/239.99, and winning round one over Billy Meyer, 6.020/234.98 to 6.310/187.50. A 6.530/161.57 beat a broken Jim Dunn in round two, but the team fell to eventual winner Mike Dunn in the semis, 6.130/237.46 to 7.250/127.29. The team claimed the bump spot at the Orange County World Finals at 6.202/226.13. They then upset Craig Epperly in round one, 6.696/214.70 to 12.337/57.87, before falling to eventual runner-up Dale Pulde in round two, 6.085/233.16 to 6.335/233.16. Formerly listed 243.24. We need to validate that the team went that fast in 1981.
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© Tom West, Replicas West Dave Beebe (M) from Garden Grove, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 700 ) 1970 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Dodge Fever" Owned by Dean Hofheins & Dallas Furgeson from Chatsworth, California USA Crew Chief: Tim Beebe
'70 Dodge Challenger by Logghe Stamping Co. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 KB Iron Hemi with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.990 at Orange County CA 9/70 (NR)         1/4 Mile MPH: 208.81 at Orange County CA 8/29/70
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 80.36, MPH 75.65    Entry is 0.94459 times average ET and 1.05109 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: Dave started the year by qualifying third with a 7.52 at Irwindale's New Year’s Day Race. He smoked his tires in the first round, to an 8.25/129.10 that lost to Gas Ronda's 7.43/196. On Jan 4, he raced at the first OCIR All-Pro race. He won his first-round with a 7.46/200.89 over Marv Eldridge who shut off, but the drivetrain broke in the Challenger in the semifinal and Charlie Allen's 7.45/175 advanced to the final. At the second All-Pro event on January 18, he advanced past the first-round when Ray Alley broke, but again he had troubles when his transmission let go in the semifinal advanced Gene Conway. On January 26 he was at Irwindale for an eight-car show, but a 7.67/179 by Charlie Allen in the first round, beat his 7.73/186.22. At the third OCIR All-Pro event on February 22, he won his first-round race with a 7.41/189.07 over Danny Ongais' 7.69/193 in the Mickey Thompson Mustang. Unfortunately, he hurt the motor and was unable to run in the semifinal. He competed at Famoso on March 8 for the March Meet. He beat Bob Pickett's 7.88/182 in the first round, with a 7.86/189.46, but a semifinal 7.67/190.66 lost to Hank Clark's 7.65/195. The following week saw Dave at OCIR for an eight-car show. He qualified, but a broken blower manifold kept him out of the show. On March 28, he won the final OCIR All-Pro race. They ran 16-cars at the final event. In the first round a 7.74/157.61 beat Warren Gunter's VW at 8.01/177. Dave ran an easy single in the second round when Jim Adolph lost reverse after his burnout and was unable to run. An easy 8.16/177.86 got him into the final when Don Hampton fouled. A final round 7.56/196.07 beat Tom McEwen. On April 4, Irwindale held an eight-car show. Beebe finished runner-up after running 7.76/190.26 over Hampton's Corvette, and a 7.62/188.66 over Leroy Hales. In the final, both he and Mike Snively ran 7.65, but Mike got there first. He took another win on April 18 at an eight-car show at OCIR. Dave qualified #5 with a 7.45/188.67. A first-round 7.50/191.89 beat Adolph, and in the semis a 7.46/185.56 advanced when Ongais suffered a broken fuel pump. A final round 7.45/195.22 took the win when Gene Conway broke a rear end. He won at OCIR again on May 2 over a 28 car field for the Big Four Championships. Dave beat Jack Chrisman in the first round, with a 7.61/177.51, and Mert Littlefield lost to Dave's 7.54/178.92 in the second round. He got an easy win in the third round when Alley fouled. In the semifinal, he ran a 7.42/195.65 over Snively's 7.59/196. In the final he met Manuel Herrera driving John Lombardo's normally gas powered Corvette that had switched to Nitro for this event. Manuel lost a transmission and Dave won with a 7.71/185.18. Dave qualified #14 at the NHRA Springnationals in June, but a first-round 7.53 lost to Bobby Rowe's 7.36. He also suffered a first-round loss on June 20 at the OCIR March of Dimes race. A 7.50/192.30 lost to Ray Alley's 7.41/193. Dave was back at OCIR on July 3 for the Nitro Championships. He beat Dean LaPole's "King Camaro" in the first round, with a 7.75/191.48, but he lost a close race against Snively in the second round. Mike's 7.46/180 beat his 7.48/195.22. Irwindale held a 16-car show on July 17 and an 8.05/171.10 qualified Beebe #6. He beat Chrisman in the first round, with an 8.02 and a 7.90 advanced past a fouling Bob McFarland in the second round. He singled in the semifinals when both John Lombardo and the break rule car of Larry Fullerton broke. In the final, Gene Conway beat him with Low ET of the meet, a 7.63 to Dave's 7.97. He returned to Irwindale on July 25 for a best two out of three match race against Dave Hough's "Nanook" AA/FA. It was a good match with some close racing. In the first race the fuel altered ran 7.59/196 that lost to Beebe's 7.55/190.66. In the second race, Hough evened the score with a 7.34/207 beating the Challenger's 7.55/193.12. In the final race, Hough wrapped up the match with a 7.35/206 beating Beebe's 7.97/190.66. Dave picked up a win on August 1 at the Irwindale Gold Cup Championships. He ran 7.48/201.54 (Top Speed) over Mert Littlefield, a 7.58/179.28 over Marv Eldridge, and a 7.56/176.12 over Dick Poll. In the final, he ran an easy 8.05/176.81 when Bob McFarland blew his motor on the line. At the OCIR Anniversary race on August 15, he beat Steve Bovan in the first round, with a 7.54/199.11, but he fouled away a 7.43/193.54 in the second round against Snively. Dave found himself in another final round on August 29 at OCIR for an eight-car show. Beebe advanced past a broken Bovan in the first round, with a 7.38/208.81. In the semifinals, Don Schumacher broke a rear end and once again Dave advanced. He faced Snively in the final and despite running a good 7.34/197.36 he lost to Mike's 7.33/201. On September 12, Irwindale held an eight-car show and Dave won his first-round race over Dave Condit in the "L. A. Hooker" with a 7.53/192.70. In the semifinals, he slowed to a 7.88/197.80 that lost to Conway's 7.42/197. He set a 7.08 track record at OCIR in qualifying #1 for the Lions Anniversary Meet. He went on to win by running 7.19/193.13 over a broken Bob McFarland and 7.36/190.27 over John Collins in the "Atlas Oil Tool Car" in the semifinals. In the final he beat Frank Rupert driving Don Cook's Corvette with a 7.24/191.89. | The 7.53/189.07 were the best NHRA times.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Larry Reyes (M) from Memphis, Tennessee USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 201 ) 1970 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4
"Candies & Hughes" Owned by Paul Candies from Houma, Louisiana USA Crew Chief: Leonard Hughes
'69 Plymouth Barracuda by Don Hardy | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.102 at NHRA Gainesville 2/15/70         1/4 Mile MPH: 208.81 at NHRA Gainesville 2/15/70
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 72.07, MPH 75.65    Entry is 0.95973 times average ET and 1.05109 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: Larry Reyes drove Candies and Hughes car only once at the Gatornationals. Leonard Hughes debuted a new '70 Cuda at the Gatornationals and had asked Roland Leong and Larry Reyes to tune and drive the '69 car there as well. Reyes was able to out qualify the new car with a 7.21/208.8 to Hughes 7.28/202. Reyes then ran 7.15 followed by a Low ET 7.10/207.85 in the semifinal before meeting Leonard in the final. For the final Reyes let Hughes get a big lead before leaving the line, but still almost nipped Hughes's 7.29 with a 7.12.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, December 1, 2019, 07:16:13 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Tom Schiltz Gary Phillips (M) from Riverside, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 808 ) 1986 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"First Cities Financial" Owned by Bill Dunlap from Studio City, California USA Crew Chief: Bill Dunlap
'86 Chevrolet Cavalier by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.770 at ADRA Spokane WA 8/86         1/4 Mile MPH: 256.41 at ADRA Spokane WA 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 70.00, MPH 75.62    Entry is 0.96167 times average ET and 1.06553 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: Qualified #2 at ADRA Spokane 8/86 at 5.770/256.41. | Gary qualified #15 at the NHRA Cajun Nationals with a 6.953/155.97. In the first round, his 7.491/134.08 lost to Tim Grose's 5.89/231. At Columbus, for the NHRA Springnationals, his 6.215/243.70 qualified #14, but he crashed in qualifying and burned the car to the ground. Alternate Jim White took his place in the field. The team rebuilt and finished the year. They returned at Indy, where a 5.951/247.52 did not qualify. Those were Gary's best NHRA numbers. Originally listed 5.735/259.86 for this year. We are replacing those numbers with the Spokane numbers until we can confirm. Photo from Indy 1986.
Submitted by Curt Swartz, Last updated on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, 05:48:35 PM by Super Crew. Approved by Super Crew.
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Mike Ditty Kelly Chadwick (M) from Floydada, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 402 ) 1968 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: S/XS, Div: 4
"Steakley Chevrolet" Owned by Kelly Chadwick & Bobby Steakley from Floydada, Texas USA Crew Chief: Kelly Chadwick
'67 Chevrolet Camaro by Don Hardy | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 427 Chevrolet by Kelly Chadwick with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.560 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 195.00 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 1968 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 79.92, MPH 75.58    Entry is 0.95214 times average ET and 1.05955 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: Nickname: "The Professor." Added Blower, Sponsor. Early in June, Chadwick was one of four cars running in a match race at LaPlace. He ran a personal best (to this point) of 7.89 to beat a fouling Leonard Hughes at 8.06. In his second race, he shut down early to an 8.78 that lost to Tom Smallwood's 8.13 in the "Kingfish." The third race saw Chadwick doing battle with Della Woods' new Charger. The Camaro took the win with an 8.30/181.80. Kelly was at Amarillo on June 23 for a best-of-three-match race against Gene Snow. He was having transmission problems and lost two straight. Snow's transmission gave out in the third race, and Chadwick won with an 8.36/189.46. The following week (June 28), he was at Detroit for the Midwest Super Stock Funny Car Championships. A 7.98/182.92 advanced past the first-round when Don Schumacher lost fire, and in round two, an 8.04/169.81 beat Hank Garcia's 8.44/159 in the "Car Shop" Camaro. In the semifinals, he fouled against eventual winner Fred Goeske. On July 4, he was in Oklahoma City for an eight-car show. His 8.01/183.28 beat the "Site Brothers" 'Cuda in the opening round of eliminations. In the semifinals, his 7.93/191.80 beat Leonard Hughes' 8.08/190. It was an all-Chevy final as he faced Mike Burkhart's similar Camaro in the final. Chadwick got the victory, running Low ET with his 7.81/191.14 getting the best of Mike's 7.98/190. He raced Paul Stefansky in a best of three match at Houston in July. Kelly won all three races when Paul's car developed transmission problems. Chadwick's times were 8.13/185.18 in the first and only race, and he ran two solo passes of 8.45/181.80 and 8.44/185 to sew up the match. Hr ran a confirmed 7.79 at Detroit and 7.93/188.28 at Bristol 9/20/68. His '68 record had him race 68 times, and he won approximately 75% of his races.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, January 30, 2022, 01:07:46 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Tom Schiltz Al Bergler (M) from Mount Clemens, Michigan USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 302 ) 1973 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Motown Shaker" Owned by Al Bergler from Mount Clemens, Michigan USA Crew Chief: Al Bergler
'72 Chevrolet Vega by Logghe Stamping Co. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.500 at Bowling Green KY 1973         1/4 Mile MPH: 225.56 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/17/73
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1973 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 66.83, MPH 75.58    Entry is 0.97481 times average ET and 1.04912 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1973 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.169 ET, 235.64 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.520 ET, 189.00 MPH   
1973 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.668 ET, 215.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.657 ET, 184.00 MPH
1973 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.168 ET, 200.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.987 ET, 172.12 MPH
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Notes: Pomona had 58 FC's show up to qualify for the sixteen spots available for the NHRA Winternationals. Al qualified #11 on the slippery track with a 7.60/201.79. To emphasize how horrible track conditions were, Bergler ran 7.73 and 8.00/201.34 to win his first two rounds and reach the semifinals. There his ailing 9.10 lost to Kenny Bernstein's 7.46 in Ray Alley's Charger. The NHRA Gatornationals didn't go so well. Al won the best appearing car, but the Vega burned to the ground against Pat Foster in the Setzer Vega in the semifinals. Al qualified #14 with a 6.599/225.56 and beat Pete Hill's 6.84/187 in round one, with a 6.536/220.04 and Ron Colson in the "Chi-Town Hustler" in round two with a 6.570/214.79. In the semifinal race, his engine let go, and the car went up in flames. Al was OK, but the same could not be said about the car. Al eventually got it fixed, and he was at National Trail for the second NHRA Division Three race. Unfortunately, he failed to qualify for the eight-car show. He was back at National Trail in June for the NHRA Springnationals but could not qualify once again. (We didn't see Al on the DNQ list. We need to validate). At Milan for the NHRA Division 3 race, he qualified #1. In the opening round of eliminations, his 6.76/218 beat Paul Radici's 6.88/211. He made an easy solo in the semifinal when Jackie Price's Vega broke. In the final, his 6.73/220 finished runner-up to Twig Zeigler's 6.51/225. Al was at Englishtown on July 4 for its Funny Car Spectacular event. He got out of shape in the first round, and lost to Don Schumacher. He later came back out for a consolation race against "Jungle Jim" Liberman. Bergler ran 6.58/218.97 to win their race. His next stop was at Martin, Michigan, for an eight-car show. His off-pace 7.32/77.98 in the opening round lost to Tom Hoover's 6.72/209. He was back at Englishtown later in July for the NHRA Summernationals. A 6.601/221.56 qualified #13, and in the opening round, his 6.77/210.77 beat Ed McCulloch's 6.78/207. Unfortunately, his 6.84/184.04 lost to Jim Paoli's 6.55/213 in round two. He next went to Tri-City for the fourth NHRA Division Three race. In round one, he ran an easy 7.02 to beat Jackie Price's 7.20. But in the semifinals, he got out of shape against Paul Radici, and Al's car slid off the track. He went back to Martin, Michigan, in August for the PHR Championships but failed to qualify. Al was one of dozens of DNQs at Indy with a 6.70/218.44 best. Shortly after that (September 8), he was at Beech Bend for the NHRA Division Three final. A 6.62 qualified #2 behind Billy Meyer's 6.54. These two would eventually meet in the final. In round one, Bergler's 6.50/205 beat Stan Bowman's 7.32/187. He then beat Paul Day in the semifinal to set up a date with Meyer in the final. Al smoked the tires hard in their final race while Billy set a great 6.35/209 to win. He qualified for the World Finals at Amarillo and won round one over Ray Motes, 6.86/194.38 to 7.09/210. He broke against Frank Hall in round two. That was Al's last NHRA national event of the year. Al also ran 6.55/215.31 at Maple Grove.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, March 20, 2022, 09:37:24 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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© Allen Tracy Paul Smith (M) from Boynton Beach, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 222 ) 1980 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"The Sting" Owned by Larry Coogle from Otterbein, Indiana USA Crew Chief: Paul Smith
'80 Pontiac Trans Am by Murf McKinney | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi by Larry Coogle with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.021 at NHRA Baton Rouge LA 5/80         1/4 Mile MPH: 238.09 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/16/80
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 80.91, MPH 75.51    Entry is 0.95723 times average ET and 1.04499 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1980 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.855 ET, 247.93 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.820 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1980 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.290 ET, 227.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.920 ET, 0.00 MPH
1980 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.790 ET, 211.06 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.250 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Photo from 1980 Pop Rods, US 131 Martin, MI. Ran 6.12/234.37 at NHRA Indianapolis 9/80 | Smith had one of his best seasons ever behind the wheel of Larry Coogle's Firebird. At the NHRA Gatornationals, he qualified #3 with a 6.06/238.09. A 6.11/229.59 beat a crossed up Ed McCulloch in the first round. In the second round, he smoked the tires and lost to Dale Pulde. The following week (March 23), Paul was at Darlington for the IHRA Winternationals. There, a 6.31/230.76 qualified #1 in the eight-car show. Unfortunately, he lost to Pulde in the first round. He won the NHRA Division 2 Opener at Warner Robins in April, stopping Billy Meyer who broke in the final with a 7.05/217.91 (Top Speed). On April 27 Smith was at Baton Rouge for the NHRA Cajun Nationals. It was an eight-car field that was tough to crack into as Don Prudhomme, Raymond Beadle, and Dale Pulde among others failed to do. But sitting in the top qualifying spot was the "Sting's" track record 6.02 at 238.09. Smith made it to the final by beating a tire-smoking, shutting off Kenny Bernstein with a 6.16/234. In the semifinals, his 6.22 beat Ron Colson in the "Hawaiian." That put him in the final against Meyer. Paul had problems and shut down to an 8.21/108.00 that lost to Billy's 6.66/215. At the rain postponed IHRA Springnationals, Smith didn't have a very good outing. He qualified last in the eight-car field and a 6.37 in the first round, lost to Roy Harris' 6.30. He won the NHRA Divisional race at Gulfport International on June 1 and a week later he was at National Trail for the NHRA Springnationals. A 6.19/230.76 qualified #7. He lost to alternate John Collins in the first round. Paul was at Milan Dragway in July for the IHRA Northern Nationals where he qualified #3 in the eight-car field with a 6.19. He lost to eventual winner Meyer in the first round. Paul won the IHRA Summernationals at Bristol. He qualified #2 with a 6.23/234.37 just behind Meyer's 6.20/221. These two would work their way to the final. Smith started by running 6.48 over Mike Mitchell and in the semifinals his 6.42 beat Beadle who was driving the new Omni bodied "Blue Max." In the final, Smith's 6.55/221.13 got him and victory over Meyer's 6.65/227. At the NHRA Division 3 race at Beech Bend, Paul's 6.47/226.70 in the first round, lost to eventual winner Dale Armstrong's 6.21/227. At the PHR Championships, Smith failed to qualify with a 6.37 (third alternate) best. He also lost early at the US 131 Funny Car Nationals in August where Tom McEwen beat him. Smith was disappointed at Indianapolis where his best of 6.12/234.37 failed to qualify for the NHRA US Nationals.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, January 3, 2022, 09:59:29 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Cruz Pedregon (M) from Indianapolis, Indiana USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 18) 2002 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Advance Auto Parts" Owned by Cruz Pedregon from Indianapolis, Indiana USA Crew Chief: Ted Fasching
'01 Pontiac Firebird by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 AJPE Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.811 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 316.23 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 2002 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 77.27, MPH 75.47    Entry is 0.98044 times average ET and 1.03621 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: Bill Schultz consultant
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, October 16, 2022, 01:22:40 AM by Danny White.
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Mike Ditty Fred Goeske (M) from Thousand Oaks, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 756 ) 1966 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: S/XS, Div: 7
"Plymouth Dealers Assn." Owned by Fred Goeske from Thousand Oaks, California USA Crew Chief: Fred Goeske
1966 Plymouth Barracuda by Factory | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi by Dave Zeuschel with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 8.590 at 1966         1/4 Mile MPH: 182.54 at Long Beach CA 1966
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 69.11, MPH 75.43    Entry is 0.95657 times average ET and 1.11305 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: Fred Goeske came to fame as the second owner of the B&M Plymouth Dealers Barracuda in late 1966. Goeske raced the heavy stock rear-engine car until the end of 1967. Tom McEwen ran this car in 1965 and early 1966. February 17/1967 (National Dragster) says this car ran '8.50s in 1966', but confirmed 8.71 at Las Vegas (per 10/14/66 National Dragster). ET 1966 (2/17/67 National Dragster) MPH Long Beach CA 1966 (1/13/67 Drag News)
Submitted by Barb Santucci, Last updated on Sunday, August 22, 2021, 12:02:07 AM by Dennis Doubleday.
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© Allen Tracy Gary Densham (M) from Bellflower, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 782 / 10) 1998 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"NEC Communication Solutions" Owned by Gary Densham from Bellflower, California USA Crew Chief: Greg Amaral
'97 Dodge Avenger by Steve Plueger | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.991 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/01/98         1/4 Mile MPH: 307.27 at NHRA Ennis TX 10/24/98
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1998 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 71.90, MPH 75.43    Entry is 0.96913 times average ET and 1.05933 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1998 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.787 ET, 323.89 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.621 ET, 225.84 MPH   
1998 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.150 ET, 290.06 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.690 ET, 222.00 MPH
1998 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.650 ET, 264.39 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.020 ET, 203.78 MPH
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Notes: Gary Densham was at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, where he ran 5.14/284.90 to qualify #9. He advanced with an easy pass in the opening round when Dean Skuza left before the tree was activated. In the second round, he ran a career-best (to this point) 4.991/305.49 to beat Al Hofmann, who shut off early in the run. That made Gary the 13th member of the Castrol Four Second Club. But in the semifinals, he overpowered the track and smoked the tires, losing to Tim Wilkerson. It wasn't long after that that he was in Arizona for the next NHRA event. But this time, he had problems and could only run a best of 6.52/146.24 in qualifying, which was good for the second alternate. The Pomona 4.991 was his best ET of the year, and Gary ran his best speed at Ennis Fall at 307.27.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, January 6, 2022, 12:19:14 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Scott Kalitta (M) from Ypsilanti, Michigan USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 315 ) 2008 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"DHL/Kalitta Flying Service" Owned by Connie Kalitta from Ypsilanti, Michigan USA Crew Chief: Connie Kalitta
'06 Toyota Solara by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 TFX Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.782 at Phoenix AZ 2008         1/4 Mile MPH: 325.37 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/15/08
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 2008 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 65.07, MPH 75.37    Entry is 0.98700 times average ET and 1.02916 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
2008 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.636 ET, 334.32 MPH    1000 Ft. 4.005 ET, 310.05 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.287 ET, 259.76 MPH   
2008 Average: 1/4 Mile: 4.845 ET, 316.15 MPH 1000 Ft. 4.072 ET, 305.22 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.469 ET, 241.02 MPH
2008 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.345 ET, 286.60 MPH 1000 Ft. 4.492 ET, 276.68 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.799 ET, 220.08 MPH
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Notes: Lost life at NHRA Englishtown-6/21/08, crashing after a fire. NHRA instituted 1,000 foot racing for fuel cars as a result of this accident. RIP Scott.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, 11:02:38 PM by Danny White.
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Stephen Nicoll Dave Condit (M) from Downey, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 784 ) 1974 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Plueger & Gyger" Owned by Steve Plueger & Ken Gyger from Artesia, California USA Crew Chief: Steve Plueger
'73 Ford Mustang by Steve Plueger | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Donovan Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.191 at NHRA Ontario CA 10/12/74         1/4 Mile MPH: 226.13 at NHRA Ontario CA 10/12/74
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1974 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 84.42, MPH 75.36    Entry is 0.94088 times average ET and 1.04525 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: Won Funny Car Eliminator at the 1974 NHRA Supernationals/World Finals at Ontario, turning a 6.191/226.13. - RT | The 6.191 defeated Dale Pulde's 6.177 on a holeshot. But the 6.177 backed up Pulde's 6.161 world record. Dave won the final with a 6.242 upset win over Ed McCulloch's 6.338.
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Herman Marchetti Frank Hall (M) from Renton, Washington USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 606 / 1) 1974 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 6
"Pay 'n' Pak" Owned by Jerry Ruth from Seattle, Washington USA Crew Chief: Jerry Ruth
'71 Ford Mustang by Don Long | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Chrysler Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.265 at Portland OR 1974         1/4 Mile MPH: 226.13 at NHRA Ontario CA 10/12/74
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1974 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 77.87, MPH 75.36    Entry is 0.95213 times average ET and 1.04525 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: Frank was driving this car at the NHRA Division 6 Opener at Bremerton. He did well, beating his old ride, Jim Green's "Green Elephant," now driven by Mike Miller. His 6.78/220.58 got the victory when Miller broke in the final. Earlier, Hall set Top Speed at 225.00. He then went to Seattle for the Northwest Open. A first-round 6.85/203.14 beat Twig Zeigler, but he broke on the run and could not return for the semifinals. Spokane hosted the AHRA Springnationals early in June, and Frank lost to Danny Ongais in the opening round. At the second NHRA Division 6 race at Mission Raceway in B.C., Hall broke in the semifinals, but he did manage to set Low ET and Top Speed at 6.55/223.32. He did win the third Division 6 race held at Edmonton. There a final round 6.41/225.00 beat Miller's 6.58/195. Frank was the first alternate at NHRA Indy with a 6.531/226.13. He was the second alternate at Ontario Motor Speedway for the NHRA World Finals with a 6.56/177.86.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Monday, January 3, 2022, 10:19:17 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Thomas Nagy Dale Emery (M) from Dallas, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 362 / 31) 1974 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Jeg's Automotive" Owned by Jeg Coughlin from Columbus, Ohio USA Crew Chief: Dee Gantt
'74 Chevrolet Camaro by Jaime Sarte | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi by Ed Pink with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.360 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/02/74         1/4 Mile MPH: 226.13 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/03/74
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1974 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 69.47, MPH 75.36    Entry is 0.96657 times average ET and 1.04525 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: Photo from the 1974 NHRA Gatornationals, Gainesville, Florida. 6.73 Gainesville | Emery started the season by winning the NHRA Winternationals. He had ran 6.47/199.53 to qualify #6, and he picked up to 6.38/226.13 in the first round, to beat Don Prudhomme in his new Vega. A 6.46/223.88 in round two beat a tire smoking Dale Pulde in Mickey Thompson's Grand Am and a 6.47/223.32 in the semifinals took out John Collins. This put him in the final against Frank Hall driving Jim Green's "Green Elephant." Frank broke and Dale motored to the victory with a 6.36/222.77. At the NHRA Gatornationals, his 6.73 qualified #6, and he beat Tom Prock before losing to Prudhomme's 6.61 with a 6.95 in the second round.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, 05:28:30 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Thomas Nagy Danny Ongais (M) from Carlsbad, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 799 ) 1974 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Vel's Parnelli Jones" Owned by Vel Miletich from Torrance, California USA Crew Chief: Danny Ongais
'73 Ford Mustang by Woody Gilmore | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Chrysler Hemi by Ed Pink with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.410 at Bakersfield CA 3/74         1/4 Mile MPH: 226.13 at NHRA D7 Pomona CA 5/05/74
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1974 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 65.04, MPH 75.36    Entry is 0.97416 times average ET and 1.04525 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: Danny started his season at Irwindale's Grand Premiere on January 12. He qualified #5 with a 6.58 and in the first round, Russell Long, driving Charlie Proite's Charger, fouled against him. Unfortunately, he lost to Don Prudhomme in round two. At Beeline for the AHRA Winternationals, a 6.58 qualified #14 in the sixteen-car field. He improved to 6.54/216.34 in the first round, but it wasn't enough to get past Raymond Beadle's 6.53/223 in Don Schumacher's Vega. Danny was the fourth alternate at the Pomona Winters (times not available). At the Bakersfield March Meet, a 6.41 (Low ET) qualified #1. He beat Gordon Swearingen in Jim Terry's Mustang in the first round, before a wheelstand in round two cost him the race against Jim Dunn. Danny was at OCIR for the AHRA Grand American race held on April 6. Unfortunately, his opening round 6.68/220.04 lost to Ed McCulloch's 6.62/221. Shortly after that, he was at Irwindale for the big 32-car Coca-Cola Funny Car Championships. There, a troubled 8.41 lost to Dave Condit's equally troubled 8.46. On May 5, he competed at Pomona for the NHRA Division Seven opener. It was an eight-car show, and his 6.60/226.13 (Top Speed) qualified #4. But he had problems again, and his 7.97 in the opening round lost to Jake Johnston's 6.97. Ongais won an eight-car show at Irwindale in June. He ran 6.82/217.91 and 6.65/210.17 on his way to the final, where he beat Sush Matsubara in Joe Pisano's Vega with a Low ET and Top Speed of the meet run of 6.60/220.58. | Vel Miletich, a Torrance car dealer, and Parnelli Jones, a Torrance native who won the Indianapolis 500 in 1963, were partners in VPJ enterprises. - Shav Glick, 1998 | Photo from the 1974 NHRA US Nationals, Indianapolis Raceway Park. This car is in the NHRA Museum in near original state. The team also ran 6.497/216.31 at Fremont AHRA on 3/30/74 and 6.471/224.43 at Indy. I seem to remember a 6.30 from this car, but I need evidence to post it. Any help?
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, November 21, 2021, 04:36:07 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Norman Blake Ken Safford (M) from Chicago, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 322 ) 1974 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Mr. Norm's Super Charger / Grand Spaulding Dodge" Owned by Norm Kraus from Chicago, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Ken Safford
'73 Dodge Charger by Romeo Palamides | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.420 at PHR Martin MI 8/11/74         1/4 Mile MPH: 226.13 at Saginaw MI 6/74
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: 4.420 at IHRA Charlotte NC 3/31/74    1/8 Mile MPH: 163.53 at IHRA Charlotte NC 3/31/74
Entry's 1974 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 64.16, MPH 75.36    Entry is 0.97568 times average ET and 1.04525 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 94.11, MPH 00.95 Entry is 0.98331 times average ET and 0.88875 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: Won IHRA Southern Nationals at Charlotte in late March 1974 on the eighth-mile. Safford was at Tri-City in June for its Sixth annual Manufacturer's Meet. All eight cars there were to run three rounds. In his first race, he defeated Richard Tharp with a 6.80/214.28. He set Top Speed in his second race, where he turned a 6.43/226.13 to beat Shirley Muldowney. He soloed in the third round when Dale Pulde could not run in the M/T Grand Am. Safford ran 6.48/220.58 to win all three rounds. Kenny was at Bristol on Sept. 29 for the IHRA All-American Championships. His 6.64/207.37 qualified #7 for the sixteen-car field, but he lost in the opening round of eliminations.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Monday, December 6, 2021, 02:21:49 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Larry Pfister Gary Densham (M) from Bellflower, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 10) 1999 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"NEC / Auto Club of SoCal" Owned by Gary Densham from Bellflower, California USA Crew Chief: Greg Amaral
'98 Pontiac Firebird by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.954 at NHRA Ennis TX 10/23/99         1/4 Mile MPH: 307.30 at NHRA Brainerd MN 8/21/99
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1999 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 76.41, MPH 75.36    Entry is 0.96194 times average ET and 1.05944 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1999 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.779 ET, 324.05 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.621 ET, 225.84 MPH   
1999 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.150 ET, 290.06 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.690 ET, 222.00 MPH
1999 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.650 ET, 264.39 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.020 ET, 203.78 MPH
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, 08:42:50 PM by Al Tracy.

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