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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Art Arfons (M) from Akron, Ohio USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1957 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: A/D, Div: 3
"Green Monster #11" Owned by Arfons Bros. from Akron, Ohio USA Crew Chief: Arfons Bros.
'57 Dragster by Arfons Bros. | Powered by Supercharged Gas 1650 Rolls-Royce with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 152.54 at NHRA Oklahoma City OK 9/57
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 1957 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 87.82    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 1.15938 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
1957 Records: 1/4 Mile: 9.330 ET, 159.29 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1957 Average: 1/4 Mile: 11.000 ET, 131.57 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1957 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 12.670 ET, 114.23 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Sidestepping their usual 1,710-cube V-12 Allisons, the Arfons brothers chose the more powerful 1,650 cid Rolls-Royce Merlin engine to power GM #11. The Merlin V-1650, powerplant for most versions of the P-51 Mustang, the later P-40 Warhawk, and many of the RAF's warplanes, was built in the US by Packard during WWII. This car likely ran an Allison V-1710 as well. In interviews, Arfons said this (GM #11) was his favorite aircraft-engined ride. - RT | Set Top Speed at 1957 NHRA Nationals at 152.54 mph. - Bob Frey
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, December 15, 2019, 10:38:26 PM by Ron Thums.
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Warren Poole (M) from Muscatine, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 167 ) 1957 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: A/Open, Div: 3
"Warren Poole" Owned by Warren Poole from Muscatine, Illinois USA Crew Chief:
Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Carbureted Gas Chrysler with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 11.310 at Quad City Drag Strip, Cordova, IL/June 30, 1957         1/4 Mile MPH: 152.54 at Quad City Drag Strip, Cordova, IL/June 30, 1957
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 1957 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 40.90, MPH 87.82    Entry is 1.02818 times average ET and 1.15938 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
1957 Records: 1/4 Mile: 9.330 ET, 159.29 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1957 Average: 1/4 Mile: 11.000 ET, 131.57 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1957 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 12.670 ET, 114.23 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Poole ran in the A Open class at Cordova in 1956, but research was unable to find what kind of vehicle he was using. But he brought out a blown Chrysler-powered dragster using five carburetors in 1957. At Cordova on Mar. 31, he set a track record 145.631 mph on alcohol. He thought if he used nitro, he might be able to break the world mark of 166 mph. He tried to break the world record on Apr. 7 but came up short. That was his last try before entering the army. He came home on furlough for another try at the world record on June 30, again breaking the track record but short of the world record. After getting out of the army in 1959, he tried racing again at Cordova but kept breaking parts. Photo: Quad-City Times, July 7, 1957 - MB | Listing on gas for now.
Submitted by Mel Bashore, Last updated on Monday, August 29, 2022, 12:00:53 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Fresno Bee Howard Stamp (M) from Bakersfield, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1953 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: , Class: Top Dragster, Div: 7
Owned by Howard Stamp from Bakersfield, California USA Crew Chief:
Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Carbureted with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 120.83 at Fresno Air Terminal, CA/July 26, 1953
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 1953 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 77.45    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 1.15461 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
1953 Records: 1/4 Mile: 13.000 ET, 134.12 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1953 Average: 1/4 Mile: 13.650 ET, 104.65 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1953 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 14.300 ET, 99.89 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: He raced a no-frills flathead-engined dragster. Photo: Fresno Bee, Aug. 3, 1952 - MB
Submitted by Mel Bashore, Last updated on Sunday, September 18, 2022, 11:57:35 AM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		George Stoll (M) from Swanton, Ohio USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1959 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: , Class: A/D, Div: 3
"Brandes Motor Sales Special" Owned by George & Don Stoll from Swanton, Ohio USA Crew Chief:
Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Gas 1710 Allison with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 168.00 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 1959 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 82.35    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 1.15068 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
1959 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.330 ET, 180.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 8.270 ET, 153.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 6.535 ET, 115.20 MPH   
1959 Average: 1/4 Mile: 10.100 ET, 146.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 8.410 ET, 142.86 MPH 1/8 Mile: 7.380 ET, 99.20 MPH
1959 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 11.870 ET, 124.23 MPH 1000 Ft. 8.830 ET, 136.06 MPH 1/8 Mile: 8.225 ET, 89.01 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Photo: George Klass Collection - MB
Submitted by Mel Bashore, Last updated on Monday, October 3, 2022, 08:26:58 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Jay Cheatham (M) from Sunnyvale, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1958 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: A/D, Div: 7
"Pearson Olds" Owned by Jay Cheatham & George Rodriguez from Sunnyvale, California USA Crew Chief: George Rodriguez
'58 Dragster by Owner | Powered by Injected Gas 461 Oldsmobile with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 9.300 at Oklahoma City State Fairgrounds Drag Strip/Aug. 29, 1958         1/4 Mile MPH: 150.50 at Half Moon Bay Drag Strip, CA/Aug. 24, 1958
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 1958 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 92.85, MPH 77.45    Entry is 0.86111 times average ET and 1.14388 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
1958 Records: 1/4 Mile: 9.050 ET, 166.05 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1958 Average: 1/4 Mile: 10.800 ET, 131.57 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1958 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 12.550 ET, 114.23 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Algon-injected 461" Olds in a light 92" owner-built chassis. This car, photographed in late '58, was featured in the March '59 issue of Hot Rod. The article quoted unattributed times of 9.48/150.0. Cheatham was a favorite to take Top Eliminator honors at the '58 NHRA Nationals at Oklahoma City but narrowly lost the A/D class semifinal to eventual Top Eliminator Cyr & Hopper. He was killed six months later in a crash at the March Meet at Bakersfield when his rail somersaulted in the traps after striking a marker barrel. - RT Oklahoma City, Okla. 9/58 (NHRA Nationals); Cheatham proved a formidable opponent throughout the season. On Feb. 16 at Kingdon, he ran 145.17 mph. On Apr. 27 at Half Moon Bay, he took TE with 136.36 mph. He set a track record in B Open Gas at Little Bonneville in San Jose of 137 mph on May 4. He turned 134 mph at Half Moon Bay on May 11. On June 1 at Kingdon, he ran 136.88 mph. He took TE at Little Bonneville on June 15 with 135.35 mph. He took another TE victory at Half Moon Bay on July 13 with 141.95 mph. He set another strip record at Little Bonneville and won TE honors with 141.5 mph. On Aug. 10 at Half Moon Bay, he set a world record with 9.56 at 143.31 mph. A week later, at Little Bonneville, he upped the track record to 142.85 mph. On Aug. 24, he set an impressive new world record of 9.48 at a mind-blowing 150.50 mph. Those marks and wins set the stage for a very successful showing at the national championships at Oklahoma City, where he was runner-up in the dragster eliminations to winner Ted Cyr. En route to his second-place finish, he beat Art Arfons' Green Monster, Ralph Gonzalez, and Jack Moss. He registered the second fastest time ever on gas with a 9.3 run. Returning from Oklahoma, he entered a 2-day race on Sep. 6/7 at Camp White in Oregon, clocking 9.97 at 144.46 mph. At Half Moon Bay on Sep. 28, he ran 147.29 mph. On Oct. 12 at Half Moon Bay, he registered another good showing with 9.40. He finished the season with wins at Kingdon in B Open Gas on Nov. 2 with 143.31 mph and Dec. 7 with 9.8 at 145.89 mph. Photo: Medford Mail Tribune, Sep. 5, 1958 - MB
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, September 8, 2022, 09:08:07 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Fresno Bee Howard Stamp (M) from Bakersfield, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1952 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: , Class: Top Dragster, Div: 7
Owned by Howard Stamp from Bakersfield, California USA Crew Chief:
Dragster by Howard Stamp | Powered by Carbureted Gas with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 119.47 at Fresno Air Terminal, CA 10/26/52
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 1952 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 100.0    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1952 Records: 1/4 Mile: 0.000 ET, 119.47 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1952 Average: 1/4 Mile: 0.000 ET, 104.65 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1952 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Stamp competed in Class H with a flathead engined no-frills dragster at Fresno. He won Top Eliminator at the monthly Fresno races on Sep. 7 and Oct. 26. He won his class on June 29, July 27, and Nov. 30 at Fresno. Photo: Fresno Bee, Aug. 3, 1952 - MB
Submitted by Mel Bashore, Last updated on Sunday, September 18, 2022, 11:57:22 AM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Georgia Automobile Racing Hall of Fame Hoyt Grimes (M) from Atlanta, Georgia USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 234 ) 1959 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: A/D, Div: 2
"Grimes & Wall" Owned by Hoyt Grimes & Wall from Atlanta, Georgia USA Crew Chief:
'59 Dragster by Chassis Research | Powered by Supercharged Gas 402 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 9.250 at Chester Drag Strip, SC/Nov. 28, 1959         1/4 Mile MPH: 166.50 at Chester Drag Strip, SC/Nov. 28, 1959
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 1959 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 74.01, MPH 80.14    Entry is 0.91584 times average ET and 1.14041 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
1959 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.330 ET, 180.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 8.270 ET, 153.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 6.535 ET, 115.20 MPH   
1959 Average: 1/4 Mile: 10.100 ET, 146.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 8.410 ET, 142.86 MPH 1/8 Mile: 7.380 ET, 99.20 MPH
1959 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 11.870 ET, 124.23 MPH 1000 Ft. 8.830 ET, 136.06 MPH 1/8 Mile: 8.225 ET, 89.01 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Photo: "Georgia Automobile Racing Hall of Fame Association" website - MB
Submitted by Mel Bashore, Last updated on Saturday, March 18, 2023, 09:43:53 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Mickey Thompson (M) from El Monte, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 555 ) 1958 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: , Class: A/D, Div: 7
Owned by Mickey Thompson, Fritz Voigt & Kenny Droesbeck from El Monte, California USA Crew Chief: Mickey Thompson, Fritz Voigt & Kenny Droesbeck
'58 Dragster by Fritz Voigt | Powered by Injected Gas 354 Chrysler Hemi (twins) with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 9.800 at Pomona Drag Strip, CA/July 6, 1958         1/4 Mile MPH: 149.50 at Lions Drag Strip, CA/June 21, 1958
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 1958 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 78.57, MPH 76.00    Entry is 0.90741 times average ET and 1.13628 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
1958 Records: 1/4 Mile: 9.050 ET, 166.05 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1958 Average: 1/4 Mile: 10.800 ET, 131.57 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1958 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 12.550 ET, 114.23 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: On the drawing boards for three years and in construction for six months, this dual-engined $8,000 dragster debuted at Lions with Fritz Voigt driving on June 21. Kenny Droesbeck from Norwalk, a partner with Paul Nicolini in the Sidewinder dragster, was a partner in the operation. Voigt and Mickey Thompson shared driving duties until they towed it back east with the intention of racing at the U.S. Nationals. En route, they stopped at Bonneville Salt Flats, where Thompson ran 294 mph, becoming the fastest living American driver. After Bonneville, they returned to California, never getting to the Nationals. His appetite whetted for land speed racing, Mickey returned to begin work on his 4-engine Challenger I. Before going to the Salt Flats, Mickey made some good runs in his dual-engine dragster. The day after the car's debut at Lions, Mickey drove at San Fernando on June 22, clocking 10.45 at 147.29 mph. On July 6 at Pomona, Mickey turned 9.80 at 146.10 mph. At San Gabriel Valley Drag Strip on July 20, Mickey got Top Eliminator, clocking best times of 10.04 and 144.92 mph. In September, he began work on Challenger I. Photo: Early Drag Racing Photos, Jalopy Journal, The H.A.M.B., p. 8 - MB
Submitted by Mel Bashore, Last updated on Sunday, January 29, 2023, 01:16:21 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Fritz Voigt (M) from Maywood, USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 555 ) 1958 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: , Class: A/D, Div: 7
Owned by Mickey Thompson, Fritz Voigt & Kenny Droesbeck from El Monte, California USA Crew Chief: Mickey Thompson, Fritz Voigt & Kenny Droesbeck
'58 Dragster by Fritz Voigt | Powered by Injected Gas 354 Chrysler Hemi (twins) with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 9.930 at Lions Drag Strip, CA/June 21, 1958         1/4 Mile MPH: 149.50 at Lions Drag Strip, CA/June 21, 1958
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 1958 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 74.85, MPH 76.00    Entry is 0.91944 times average ET and 1.13628 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
1958 Records: 1/4 Mile: 9.050 ET, 166.05 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1958 Average: 1/4 Mile: 10.800 ET, 131.57 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1958 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 12.550 ET, 114.23 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: On the drawing boards for three years and in construction for six months, this dual-engined, four-wheel-drive $8,000 dragster debuted at Lions with Fritz Voigt driving on June 21. He ran an impressive 9.93 and 149.50 mph. Kenny Droesbeck from Norwalk, a partner with Paul Nicolini in the Sidewinder dragster, was a partner in the operation. Voigt and Mickey Thompson shared driving duties until they towed it back east with the intention of racing at the U.S. Nationals. En route, they stopped at Bonneville Salt Flats, where Thompson ran 294 mph, becoming the fastest living American driver. After Bonneville, they returned to California, never getting to the Nationals. His appetite wetted for land speed racing, Mickey returned to begin work on his 4-engine Challenger I. Before going to the Salt Flats, Mickey made some good runs in his dual-engine dragster. The day after the car's debut at Lions, Mickey and Voigt both drove at San Fernando on June 22, Voigt clocking the best with 10.37 at 148.51 mph. On Aug. 2 at Lions, the last drag race before their departure east, Voigt drove but lost in the first round of eliminations. After Bonneville, they returned to California and focused attention on building Challenger I. Photo: George Klass Collection - MB
Submitted by Mel Bashore, Last updated on Monday, September 19, 2022, 03:43:44 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Ron Pellegrini (M) from Chicago, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1962 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: AA/D, Div: 3
"Ron Pellegrini" Owned by Ron Pellegrini from Chicago, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Rob Pellegrini
'58 Dragster by Kent Fuller | Powered by Supercharged Gas 403 Buick (twins) with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 8.305 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 193.00 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 1962 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 82.30, MPH 85.16    Entry is 0.93525 times average ET and 1.13529 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
1962 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.990 ET, 202.70 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1962 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.880 ET, 170.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1962 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.770 ET, 154.51 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Car was former Ivo lengthened to 122" wheelbase.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, May 24, 2009, 01:03:17 AM by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Jack Moss (M) from Amarillo, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1959 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: AA/D, Div: 4
"Too Much" Owned by Jack Moss from Amarillo, Texas USA Crew Chief: Jack Moss
'58 Dragster by Jack Moss | Powered by Injected Gas 283 Chevrolet (twins) with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 9.740 at Detroit Dragway, MI/Sep. 6, 1959         1/4 Mile MPH: 165.44 at Detroit Dragway, MI/Sep. 6, 1959
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 1959 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 60.17, MPH 78.58    Entry is 0.96436 times average ET and 1.13315 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
1959 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.330 ET, 180.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 8.270 ET, 153.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 6.535 ET, 115.20 MPH   
1959 Average: 1/4 Mile: 10.100 ET, 146.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 8.410 ET, 142.86 MPH 1/8 Mile: 7.380 ET, 99.20 MPH
1959 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 11.870 ET, 124.23 MPH 1000 Ft. 8.830 ET, 136.06 MPH 1/8 Mile: 8.225 ET, 89.01 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: After racing for seven years and generally getting runner-up slots at the big meets, Moss seriously considered giving up racing after a second runner-up at the NHRA National Championships at Detroit Dragway. He ran 9.74 at 165.44 mph to lose to Rodney Singer. Earlier in the year, he did well enough at smaller events. At Roswell, New Mexico, on Apr. 12, he got top eliminator with his twin 354-inch Chevies with 9.96 at 146.57 mph. At Wichita Falls on May 31, he got the top speed with 153 mph, but got runner-up in the top eliminator finals when he blew one of his engines. Photo: Early Drag Racing Photos, p. 52, in Jalopy Journal, The H.A.M.B. -- MB
Submitted by Ron Thums, Last updated on Monday, October 23, 2023, 09:03:14 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Ollie Morris (M) from Santa Ana, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 606 ) 1954 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: , Class: D/D, Div: 7
"Offenhauser 606" Owned by Ernie McAfee from USA Crew Chief: Ollie Morris
Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Carbureted Gas Mercury Flathead with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 140.08 at Santa Ana, CA/June 27, 1954
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 1954 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 88.17    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1954 Records: 1/4 Mile: 0.000 ET, 145.16 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1954 Average: 1/4 Mile: 0.000 ET, 123.67 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1954 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 0.000 ET, 99.89 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Photo: Early Rear-Engine Dragsters, https://pre-1971-rear-engined-dragsters.webnode.com/a1950s/rn
Submitted by Mel Bashore, Last updated on Saturday, March 18, 2023, 09:52:29 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Jay Cheatham (M) from Sunnyvale, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1957 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: A/D, Div: 7
"Pearson Olds" Owned by Jay Cheatham & George Rodriguez from Sunnyvale, California USA Crew Chief: George Rodriguez
'56 Dragster by Jay Cheatham | Powered by Carbureted Gas Cadillac with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 10.630 at Half Moon Bay CA 7/14/57         1/4 Mile MPH: 149.00 at Half Moon Bay CA 7/14/57
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 1957 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 61.08, MPH 81.43    Entry is 0.96636 times average ET and 1.13248 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
1957 Records: 1/4 Mile: 9.330 ET, 159.29 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1957 Average: 1/4 Mile: 11.000 ET, 131.57 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1957 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 12.670 ET, 114.23 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Online statements of son of sponsor George Rodriquez says Pearson Olds sponsored Cheatham from 1956/59. We need photo to confirm signage on car. Drag News of 7/27/57 reports Cheatham's Cad-powered rail set a track record for gas burners at Half Moon Bay (149.00) on 7/14/57. - RT
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, August 21, 2021, 11:45:20 AM by Ron Thums.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) John Sharrigan (M) from Allston, Massachusetts USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 69) 1958 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: Top Eliminator, Div: 1
"NoMads/Mirror Glaze Special" Owned by John Sharrigan from Allston, Massachusetts USA Crew Chief: John Sharrigan
'58 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Gas 354 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 9.185 at Charlestown Dragway, RI/Oct. 5, 1958         1/4 Mile MPH: 148.51 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1958 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 96.13, MPH 74.56    Entry is 0.85046 times average ET and 1.12875 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
1958 Records: 1/4 Mile: 9.050 ET, 166.05 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1958 Average: 1/4 Mile: 10.800 ET, 131.57 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1958 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 12.550 ET, 114.23 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Photo in Drag News, 11/29/58, p. 1 - MB
Submitted by Greg Sharrigan, Last updated on Friday, October 20, 2023, 07:30:18 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Bill Butters (M) from Bellflower, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1958 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: B/D, Div: 7
"Groh's Texaco" Owned by Bill Butters & Don Porterfield from Bellflower, California USA Crew Chief: Bill Butters & Don Porterfield
'58 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Gas 331 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 10.060 at San Gabriel CA 12/28/58         1/4 Mile MPH: 148.51 at San Gabriel CA 12/28/58
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 1958 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 71.14, MPH 74.56    Entry is 0.93148 times average ET and 1.12875 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
1958 Records: 1/4 Mile: 9.050 ET, 166.05 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1958 Average: 1/4 Mile: 10.800 ET, 131.57 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1958 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 12.550 ET, 114.23 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Butters was at San Gabriel on December 28 with the 341 Chrysler-powered car. He made several high 140 mph runs, with the best being 10.06/148.51. Those times were the best of the meet. He later blew second gear, ran it through with high gear only, and still ran 10.29/146.10. Early Chrysler hemi with Potvin (front-mounted) blower. Bill Butters and Don Porterfield ran a succession of racecars under the Groh's Texaco banner (Rivera, Calif.) throughout the Fifties. Unknown whether this car ran gas or fuel. Butters later partnered with Don Gerard to race dragsters in the Seventies. - RT; Photo: George Klass Collection - MB
Submitted by Ron Thums, Last updated on Monday, October 3, 2022, 08:28:22 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Bob Haines (M) from Bakersfield, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1964 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: AA/D, Div: 7
"Haines & Cross" Owned by Bob Haines & Cross from Bakersfield, California USA Crew Chief: Haines & Cross
'62 Dragster by Kent Fuller | Powered by Supercharged Gas 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 198.66 at Fremont CA 7/18/64
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 1964 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 92.39    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 1.12804 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
1964 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.760 ET, 202.70 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1964 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.640 ET, 176.11 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1964 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.520 ET, 159.83 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Bob ran confirmed 198.66 at Fremont 7/18/64, but we need to confirm that it was in the Haines & Cross car.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, December 24, 2019, 12:01:36 PM by Super Crew.
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Eric Rickman Jack Moss (M) from Amarillo, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1956 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: A/D, Div: 4
"Ramblin' Ram" Owned by Jack Moss from Amarillo, Texas USA Crew Chief: Jack Moss
'55 Dragster by Jack Moss | Powered by Supercharged Gas 283 Chevrolet with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 140.62 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 1956 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 75.19    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 1.12496 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
1956 Records: 1/4 Mile: 9.730 ET, 156.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1956 Average: 1/4 Mile: 11.540 ET, 125.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1956 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 13.350 ET, 108.05 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Photo: Hot Rod Deluxe (Nov. 2018), p. 6 - MB
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, 10:09:43 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Hot Rod Archive Series Ray Motes (M) from Olathe, Kansas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 516 / 2) 1971 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: AA/D, Div: 5
"Motes & Williams" Owned by Ray Motes & R.C. Williams from Olathe, Kansas USA Crew Chief: R.C. Williams
'70 Dragster by Mark Williams | Powered by Supercharged Gas Chrysler Hemi (twins) with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.060 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 217.00 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 85.76, MPH 100.0    Entry is 0.93201 times average ET and 1.12365 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: 6.855 ET, 217.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1971 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.575 ET, 193.12 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1971 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.150 ET, 181.37 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: 1970 Top Gas World Champion and repeated in 1971. Won Indy 1971 after losing in 1970 to an improperly installed magneto. Confirmed 7.27 at NHRA Ontario 11/71 (the last Top Gas race ever).; Photo: Hot Rod Archive Series, no. 6, Hemi Power (Winter 2007), p. 22 - MB
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, March 18, 2023, 08:27:38 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Creighton Hunter (M) from California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1957 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: AA/D, Div: 7
"Piece of Pie" Owned by Creighton Hunter from California USA Crew Chief: Creighton Hunter
'57 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Gas Ford with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 10.250 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 147.78 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 1957 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 72.45, MPH 79.23    Entry is 0.93182 times average ET and 1.12320 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
1957 Records: 1/4 Mile: 9.330 ET, 159.29 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1957 Average: 1/4 Mile: 11.000 ET, 131.57 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1957 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 12.670 ET, 114.23 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Sidewinding, chain driven, no trans, jack stands.; Photo: "Early drag racing photos," p.65, in Jalopy Journal, The H.A.M.B. -- MB
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, December 25, 2023, 02:48:24 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Jack Moss (M) from Amarillo, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1955 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: A/D, Div: 4
"Ramblin' Ram" Owned by Jack Moss from Amarillo, Texas USA Crew Chief: Jack Moss
'55 Dragster by Jack Moss | Powered by Supercharged Gas 283 Chevrolet with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 138.88 at Great Bend Drag Strip, KS/Oct. 1, 1955
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 1955 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 76.82    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 1.12299 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
1955 Records: 1/4 Mile: 10.480 ET, 152.02 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1955 Average: 1/4 Mile: 12.400 ET, 123.67 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1955 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 14.300 ET, 107.09 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: According to Drag News (10/14/55), he ran a '55 Dodge engine at the U.S. Nationals at Great Bend. When the Nationals dragster finals were moved to Perryville in Arizona on Nov. 20, he was eliminated when he lost a clutch. Photo: Early Drag Racing Photos, Jalopy Journal, The H.A.M.B., p. 15 - MB
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, January 30, 2023, 07:10:58 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Bob Tennant (M) from Akron, Ohio USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1957 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: AA/D, Div: 3
"Lone Ranger V-12" Owned by Bob Tennant from Akron, Ohio USA Crew Chief: Bob Tennant
Dragster by Art Arfons | Powered by Supercharged Gas 773 Ranger by Bob Tennant with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 147.54 at Great Lakes Dragway, Union Grove, WI/July 11, 1959
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 1957 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 78.80    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 1.12138 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
1957 Records: 1/4 Mile: 9.330 ET, 159.29 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1957 Average: 1/4 Mile: 11.000 ET, 131.57 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1957 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 12.670 ET, 114.23 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Bob Tennant, of Akron, OH fielded the "Lone Ranger, " a 2,100-pound, four-wheel-drive dragster powered by a 773-cubic-inch aircraft engine. - NHRA | This was an Arfons brothers-built vehicle, possibly Green Monster #5 which ran with this powerplant the previous year (1956). GM5 was, nowever RWD, so the NHRA quote regarding 4WD may be inaccurate. The V-12 Ranger V-770, two-thirds the displacement of the Arfons' trademark Allisons, was run inverted - valve covers up - unlike its orientation when installed in WWII-era training aircraft. - RT); Photo: Indianapolis Star, Aug. 25, 1957 - MB
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, March 19, 2022, 03:07:59 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Drag News Buddy Sampson (M) from Phoenix, Arizona USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1957 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: , Class: A/GD, Div: 7
"Money Oldsmobile Special/Money Oldsmobile" Owned by Buddy Sampson & Joe Dillon & Lefty Mudersbach from Phoenix, Arizona USA Crew Chief: Joe Dillon
Dragster by Lefty Mudersbach | Powered by Carbureted Gas 415 Oldsmobile by Joe Dillon with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 9.935 at Lions Drag Strip, CA/July 21, 1957         1/4 Mile MPH: 147.53 at Perryville Airstrip, AZ/Aug. 4, 1957
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 1957 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 81.88, MPH 78.78    Entry is 0.90318 times average ET and 1.12130 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
1957 Records: 1/4 Mile: 9.330 ET, 159.29 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1957 Average: 1/4 Mile: 11.000 ET, 131.57 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1957 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 12.670 ET, 114.23 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: The team of Sampson, Dillon, and Mudersbach spent three weeks building a completely new dragster after setting a new world record in Sampson's old dragster at Perryville on Apr. 14. Sampson was the driver, Dillon, the engine builder, and Mudersbach built the chassis. They got a brand new '57 Olds engine from Bill Money and spent $1,000 turning it into a racing engine. The new car was ready for its first outing at Perryville on June 2. It set a new A Open Gas national record of 140.61 mph. In its first outing, it broke that record with a run of 141.78 mph. With impressive times, they towed to Long Beach Drag Strip for the Drag News Invitational. They set a new track and world record for unblown dragsters with 10.34 and 141.95 mph. They also copped Top Eliminator at the big event. It seemed that every time they ran, they set new national marks. At Perryville, on July 7, they upped the world record to 145.16 mph. Then, on Aug. 4 at Perryville, they set a new official world record of 147.53 mph. At the 2-day ATAA regional championships at Lions Drag Strip on July 20/21, he set a new national record of 9.935. All this success in the new dragster set them up for even greater success at the NHRA Nationals at Oklahoma City in September. They won Top Eliminator at the 1957 NHRA Nationals at Oklahoma City over LeRoy Mackey from Corpus Christi, TX, driving an A/MR. They turned 10.42 at 141.50 mph. In addition to the trophies, they won a '57 f.i. Chevy engine, washing machine, and a $350 cam. Buddy Sampson took the Chevy engine and left the trio to go out on his own. In the months after the Nationals win, Dillon and Mudersbach competed with the dragster in Arizona and California. Photo: Drag News, June 29, 1957 - MB | Won Top Eliminator at the 1957 NHRA Nationals at Oklahoma City, OK, over LeRoy Mackey, from Corpus Christi, TX, driving an A/MR at 10.42/141.50. - Bob Frey
Submitted by Mel Bashore, Last updated on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 12:14:31 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		John Kranenberg (M) from Chicago, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 444 ) 1960 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: A/D, Div: 3
"The Guzler/Al's Speed Shop" Owned by Bud Roche, Don Mattison, & John Kranenberg from Chicago, Illinois USA Crew Chief:
Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Gas 414 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 9.000 at Green Valley Dragway, Smithfield, TX/Nov. 6, 1960         1/4 Mile MPH: 181.47 at Oswego Drag Raceway, IL/Oct. 16, 1960
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 1960 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 65.93, MPH 80.92    Entry is 0.96154 times average ET and 1.12086 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
1960 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.230 ET, 193.54 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 6.535 ET, 139.75 MPH   
1960 Average: 1/4 Mile: 9.360 ET, 161.90 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 7.060 ET, 121.62 MPH
1960 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 10.490 ET, 144.46 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 7.585 ET, 113.20 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: When this gas dragster began having success, reporters in Drag News referred to the owners of this dragster just by their first names (even in article titles and advertisements). For instance, when they raced at Minnesota Dragways on Oct. 2, the title read "Bud, Don & John set low E.T. of meet." It wasn't until a few months later that it became more known as The Guzler. At Minnesota Dragways on Aug. 14, they lost a match against The Big Wheel dragster, their best run being 9.39 at 157 mph. At the Oct. 2 race at Minnesota Dragways when they got the meet's low ET, they ran 9.36 at 161.87 mph. They also recorded a 175 mph run at Minnesota, giving notice that they were on the rise. They became the first gas dragster to go over 180 mph when they turned 181.467 mph at Oswego on Oct. 16. This got them national notice and they were invited to run at Lions when they scheduled a winter vacation trip to California. En route to California, they made a stop at Green Valley Drag Strip on Nov. 6, where they won the A/GD class and took top eliminator with 9.00 at 163.59 mph. In the process, they beat Jimmy Nix, who seemed unbeatable prior to their win. They got to California, but they much-ballyhooed showing at Lions was rained out on Nov. 12. They towed over to San Fernando for a Nov. 13 race, but were beaten by Tommy Ivo when the clutch blew and driver Kranenberg suffered minor leg injuries. They made a showing at Lions on Nov. 19 after the rained-out race, but had trouble getting use to the strip. They had to return home to Illinois after that race. Photo: "Early drag racing photos," p.46, in Jalopy Journal, The H.A.M.B. -- MB
Submitted by Mel Bashore, Last updated on Saturday, November 25, 2023, 01:42:44 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Jim Nelson (M) from Carlsbad, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 11 ) 1959 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: A/D, Div: 7
"Dragmaster" Owned by Jim & Tom Nelson & Dode Martin from Carlsbad, California USA Crew Chief:
'58 Dragster by Dragmaster | Powered by Supercharged Gas 330 Chevrolet with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 9.030 at Detroit Dragway, MI/Sep. 3-7, 1959         1/4 Mile MPH: 163.63 at Santa Ana Drag Strip, CA/Jan. 18, 1959
1000 FT ET: 8.470 at Jaycee Drag Strip, Oklahoma City, OK/Aug. 23, 1959    1000 FT MPH: 138.88 at Jaycee Drag Strip, Oklahoma City, OK/Aug. 23, 1959
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1959 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 80.22, MPH 75.92    Entry is 0.89406 times average ET and 1.12075 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 43.00, MPH 21.30 Entry is 1.00713 times average ET and 0.97214 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
1959 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.330 ET, 180.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 8.270 ET, 153.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 6.535 ET, 115.20 MPH   
1959 Average: 1/4 Mile: 10.100 ET, 146.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 8.410 ET, 142.86 MPH 1/8 Mile: 7.380 ET, 99.20 MPH
1959 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 11.870 ET, 124.23 MPH 1000 Ft. 8.830 ET, 136.06 MPH 1/8 Mile: 8.225 ET, 89.01 MPH
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Notes: Right out of the gate, this dragster looked to be something special. It made a good showing at the U.S. Nationals in 1958 at Oklahoma City. In its first outing in '59 at Santa Ana, it clocked 163.63 mph in 9.61, its fastest run of the season. On Feb. 15 at Santa Ana, Nelson took Top Eliminator. On Mar. 8 at San Gabriel, Nelson took Top Eliminator and set track records with 9.70 and 149.25 mph. On Apr. 5 at San Gabriel, it set a strip speed record with 155.97 mph. In early July at Santa Ana, Nelson was seriously injured when he crashed. While he recovered, Dode Martin took over driving duties. He had driven a time or two before, but Nelson had been the primary driver before the crash. At Oklahoma City in August, Martin won top gas eliminator at the Mar-Car 1,000-Foot Invitational, winning a $500 savings bond. Dode drove at the Detroit National Championships, setting a national time mark at 9.03. The success of this original Dragmaster dragster brought success to Martin and Nelson as other racers wanted these well-built chassis. They began building them for the growing drag racing community. Photo: "'50s Drags in Color," Pat Ganahl's Rod & Custom website - MB
Submitted by Mel Bashore, Last updated on Sunday, August 7, 2022, 11:37:58 AM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Mickey Brown (M) from Culver City, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1959 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: A/D, Div: 7
"Quincy Automotive" Owned by Nye Frank & Mickey Brown & Weddle from Venice, California USA Crew Chief:
'58 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Gas 407 Oldsmobile with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 9.040 at Lions Drag Strip, CA/June 20, 1959         1/4 Mile MPH: 163.63 at Santa Maria Dragway, CA/May 3, 1959
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 1959 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 79.94, MPH 75.92    Entry is 0.89505 times average ET and 1.12075 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
1959 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.330 ET, 180.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 8.270 ET, 153.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 6.535 ET, 115.20 MPH   
1959 Average: 1/4 Mile: 10.100 ET, 146.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 8.410 ET, 142.86 MPH 1/8 Mile: 7.380 ET, 99.20 MPH
1959 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 11.870 ET, 124.23 MPH 1000 Ft. 8.830 ET, 136.06 MPH 1/8 Mile: 8.225 ET, 89.01 MPH
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Notes: Mickey Brown, only 21 years old at the start of the season, was a drag racer on the rise. In '58, he became the first man to go over 150 MPH in a gas dragster. In 1959 he wracked up class wins, TE victories, and set strip and national records racing at tracks in Southern California. May was an especially fruitful month. On May 3 at Santa Maria, he set a strip Top Speed record of 163.63 mph. On May 9 at Lions, he set a strip and national Drag News 1320 speed record of 161.29 mph. Three weeks later, at Lions on May 30, he improved that national record mark with a 161.87 mph clocking. It was evident that young Mickey was an ascending star in the gas dragster ranks. But that came to an abrupt end for the young man on Sep. 12. On that fateful day, Ronnie Scrima and Mort Smith were testing a new short wheelbase (93") dragster at Lions. They had dropped Gene Adams's Oldsmobile engine in the car but were having a hard time getting it down the track. Mickey Brown had left his own Olds-powered dragster at home, and he offered to see if he could drive the car. About 100 feet from the starting line, he lost control and flipped upside down, suffering fatal injuries because his head got outside the confines of the roll bar. Racers remembered him as a kind of wild but fun-loving kid. Photo: "'50s Drags in Color," Pat Ganahl's Rod & Custom website - MB
Submitted by Mel Bashore, Last updated on Monday, August 15, 2022, 12:41:59 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Dick LeChien (M) from Santee, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 72 ) 1959 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: A/D, Div: 7
"Adriance Appliance-Racer Brown Special/Adriance Appliance" Owned by George Adriance from San Diego, California USA Crew Chief:
'59 Dragster by Chassis Research | Powered by Supercharged Gas Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 9.910 at Morrow Drag Strip, Colton, CA/Dec. 13, 1959         1/4 Mile MPH: 163.63 at Morrow Drag Strip, Colton, CA/Dec. 13, 1959
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 1959 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 55.37, MPH 75.92    Entry is 0.98119 times average ET and 1.12075 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
1959 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.330 ET, 180.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 8.270 ET, 153.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 6.535 ET, 115.20 MPH   
1959 Average: 1/4 Mile: 10.100 ET, 146.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 8.410 ET, 142.86 MPH 1/8 Mile: 7.380 ET, 99.20 MPH
1959 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 11.870 ET, 124.23 MPH 1000 Ft. 8.830 ET, 136.06 MPH 1/8 Mile: 8.225 ET, 89.01 MPH
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Notes: In one of its first outings, this gas dragster came out of the gate like a tornado, setting a new national Drag News 1320 speed record with 163.63 mph at Colton on Dec. 13. Two weeks later at Colton, it ran over 165 mph. Photo: George Klass Collection - MB
Submitted by Mel Bashore, Last updated on Saturday, November 5, 2022, 12:15:27 AM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Tyke Grider (M) from Lompoc, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1959 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: , Class: A/D, Div: 7
"El Coyote Racing Team" Owned by Walter "Skip" Schuyler from Lompoc, California USA Crew Chief:
Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Gas Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 10.270 at Santa Maria Dragway, CA/Apr. 5, 1959         1/4 Mile MPH: 163.52 at Santa Maria Dragway, CA/May 3, 1959
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 1959 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 45.29, MPH 75.76    Entry is 1.01683 times average ET and 1.12000 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
1959 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.330 ET, 180.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 8.270 ET, 153.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 6.535 ET, 115.20 MPH   
1959 Average: 1/4 Mile: 10.100 ET, 146.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 8.410 ET, 142.86 MPH 1/8 Mile: 7.380 ET, 99.20 MPH
1959 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 11.870 ET, 124.23 MPH 1000 Ft. 8.830 ET, 136.06 MPH 1/8 Mile: 8.225 ET, 89.01 MPH
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Notes: This gas dragster confined its racing to Santa Maria Drag Strip. The El Coyote Racing Team consisted of Grider, owner Skip Schuyler, Tony Domingos, and Ed Schultz. On Apr. 5, it set a new track record 10.27 at 152.54 mph. On May 3, it tied for Top Eliminator with an excellent Top Speed for a gas dragster of 163.52 mph. On July 5, it copped Top Eliminator with a 159.29 mph run. Grider teamed up with two others to field their own dragster at the end of the 1959 season, debuting a Chassis Research dragster at Santa Maria on Nov. 1. The other owners in the dragster were Ed Schultz and Taylor. They turned a promising 10.30 at 157.89 mph. Photo: Santa Maria Times, Apr. 6, 1959 - MB
Submitted by Mel Bashore, Last updated on Sunday, May 22, 2022, 12:16:48 AM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Don Hampton (M) from Bellflower, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 604 ) 1959 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: AA/D, Div: 7
"Miss-Fire III" Owned by Kenny Lindley from Paramount, California USA Crew Chief: Kenny Lindley
'59 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Gas 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 9.400 at Pomona Drag Strip, CA/Apr. 12, 1959         1/4 Mile MPH: 163.04 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 1959 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 69.77, MPH 75.05    Entry is 0.93069 times average ET and 1.11671 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
1959 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.330 ET, 180.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 8.270 ET, 153.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 6.535 ET, 115.20 MPH   
1959 Average: 1/4 Mile: 10.100 ET, 146.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 8.410 ET, 142.86 MPH 1/8 Mile: 7.380 ET, 99.20 MPH
1959 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 11.870 ET, 124.23 MPH 1000 Ft. 8.830 ET, 136.06 MPH 1/8 Mile: 8.225 ET, 89.01 MPH
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Notes: On its second outing, Hampton took Lindley's dragster to TE victory at Pomona on Apr. 12 with 9.76 at 153.06 mph. At Lions, on July 11, he nabbed an A/D class win with 9.40 at 155.17 mph. Photo: George Klass Collection - MB
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, 11:35:32 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Fritz Voigt (M) from Maywood, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1956 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: Top Eliminator, Div: 7
"Voigt Automotive Special" Owned by Fritz Voigt from Maywood, California USA Crew Chief: Fritz Voigt
'56 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Gas 354 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 139.53 at Lions Drag Strip, CA/Mar. 18, 1956
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 1956 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 73.43    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 1.11624 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
1956 Records: 1/4 Mile: 9.730 ET, 156.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1956 Average: 1/4 Mile: 11.540 ET, 125.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1956 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 13.350 ET, 108.05 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Blown Gas Top Eliminator. He also may have run on fuel, as it was reported that he ran 144 mph at Morrow Drag Strip in Colton, CA, in early 1956. Photo: George Klass Collection - MB
Submitted by Super Crew, Last updated on Saturday, March 18, 2023, 06:32:30 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Don Little (M) from Anaheim, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1957 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: A/D, Div: 7
"Miss-Fire II/Lindley & Little" Owned by Ken Lindley & Don Little from Anaheim, California USA Crew Chief: Ken Lindley
'57 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Gas 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 10.510 at San Fernando CA 12/57         1/4 Mile MPH: 146.81 at San Fernando CA 12/57
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 1957 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 64.67, MPH 77.48    Entry is 0.95545 times average ET and 1.11583 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
1957 Records: 1/4 Mile: 9.330 ET, 159.29 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1957 Average: 1/4 Mile: 11.000 ET, 131.57 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1957 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 12.670 ET, 114.23 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: At Santa Ana on June 30, he set the meet's Top Speed at 146.07 mph. At Lions on July 13, he won the A/D class with 142.85 mph. At the ATAA regional championships at Lions on July 20/21, he took the class win in A/D and was runner-up in Top Eliminator with 140.62 mph at 10.88. - MB; Set fastest and quickest times (gas) at San Fernando at 1957 Holiday Meet, per 1/11/58 Drag News. - RT; Photo: Van Nuys News, July 24, 1956 - MB
Submitted by Ron Thums, Last updated on Saturday, May 7, 2022, 01:38:29 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Dudley Stauffacher (M) from Fontana, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1956 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: , Class: A/D, Div: 7
"B & B Construction Co." Owned by B & B Construction Co. from San Bernardino, California USA Crew Chief:
Belly Tank Lakester by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Carbureted Gas Chrysler with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 139.47 at Morrow Drag Strip, Colton, CA/May 6, 1956
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 1956 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 73.33    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 1.11576 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
1956 Records: 1/4 Mile: 9.730 ET, 156.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1956 Average: 1/4 Mile: 11.540 ET, 125.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1956 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 13.350 ET, 108.05 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Scotty's Tanker had turned 201 mph at Bonneville Speed Week in 1954, then turned 131 mph at Morrow Drag Strip on Aug. 2, 1954. In Dec. 1955, B & B Construction Company in San Bernardino acquired Scotty's Tanker and dropped in a Chrysler motor in the rear. It was ready for one of its first runs at the beginning of 1956, with Dud Stauffacher turning 128.93 mph at Pomona on Jan. 8, 1956. Photo: San Bernardino County Sun, Jan. 21, 1956 - MB
Submitted by Mel Bashore, Last updated on Saturday, March 18, 2023, 06:14:56 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Jim Hordemann (M) from Spokane, Washington USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1959 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: , Class: A/D, Div: 6
"Top Hat Special" Owned by Jim Hordemann from Spokane, Washington USA Crew Chief:
Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Injected Gas Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 8.952 at Deer Park Airport, Spokane, WA/Aug. 9, 1959         1/4 Mile MPH: 162.79 at Deer Park Airport, Spokane, WA/Sep. 13, 1959
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 1959 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 82.42, MPH 74.69    Entry is 0.88634 times average ET and 1.11500 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
1959 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.330 ET, 180.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 8.270 ET, 153.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 6.535 ET, 115.20 MPH   
1959 Average: 1/4 Mile: 10.100 ET, 146.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 8.410 ET, 142.86 MPH 1/8 Mile: 7.380 ET, 99.20 MPH
1959 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 11.870 ET, 124.23 MPH 1000 Ft. 8.830 ET, 136.06 MPH 1/8 Mile: 8.225 ET, 89.01 MPH
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Notes: On Apr. 19, Hordemann set both ends of the strip record at Deer Park Airport of 9.75 seconds at 155.17 mph. On May 31 at Deer Park, he set a new track record with 9.5 seconds. He took top eliminator at Deer Park on June 28 with 9.95 at 142.85 mph. He also won the A/D class. On July 11, he became the first Spokane dragster to dip into the nines with a time of 8.96 and speed of 157.53 mph, both track records. They were set at the two-day Northwest Invitational Championships. On July 26, Hordemann became the fastest car in the Northwest with a 161.00 mph run at Deer Park. It took an A/D class win with 9.00 at 161.00 mph. On Aug. 9, he got top eliminator with 8.952 at 161.71 mph. On Sep. 13 at Deer Park, he took another top eliminator win with a high speed of 162.79 mph. Photo: Spokane Chronicle, July 11, 1959 -- MB
Submitted by Mel Bashore, Last updated on Friday, December 15, 2023, 10:56:21 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.

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