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© Mike Gagnon John Hagen (M) from St. Paul, Minnesota USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 500 ) 1979 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 5
"John Hagen" Owned by John Hagen from St. Paul, Minnesota USA Crew Chief: John Hagen
'79 Plymouth Arrow by Jerry Hemmingson | Powered by Carbureted Gas 396 Chrysler Hemi with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.820 at NHRA D5 Brainerd MN 8/79         1/4 Mile MPH: 155.70 at NHRA D5 Brainerd MN 8/79
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 51.25, MPH 60.03    Entry is 0.99887 times average ET and 1.00862 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1979 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.430 ET, 161.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.350 ET, 129.87 MPH   
1979 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.830 ET, 154.37 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.617 ET, 123.79 MPH
1979 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.330 ET, 146.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.947 ET, 117.05 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: John won the fourth NHRA Division Five race held at Brainerd in August. It was an eight-car show, and in the semifinal, his 8.82/155.70 (Top Speed) beat Joe Satmary's 8.97/149. He repeated that number in the final to beat Roger Denney's 9.00. Also a DNQ 8.887/154.37 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/79. Also 8.88 at Woodburn OR.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, 11:02:48 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Gary Hansen (M) from Santa Ana, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 7890 ) 1979 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 7
"Hansen Bros." Owned by Eddie & Gary Hansen from Santa Ana, California USA Crew Chief: Eddie & Gary Hansen
'75 Chevrolet Vega by Gary Hansen | Powered by Carbureted Gas 331 Chevrolet with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.690 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 154.90 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 67.50, MPH 54.00    Entry is 0.98414 times average ET and 1.00343 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1979 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.430 ET, 161.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.350 ET, 129.87 MPH   
1979 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.830 ET, 154.37 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.617 ET, 123.79 MPH
1979 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.330 ET, 146.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.947 ET, 117.05 MPH
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Notes: Gary was the second alternate at the 1979 Pomona Winters at 8.810 (speed unknown).
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, October 7, 2023, 03:16:16 PM by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Dempsey Hardy (M) from Vero Beach, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 216 / 21) 1979 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 2
"The #1 Waco Kid" Owned by Rick DeLisi from Pompano Beach, Florida USA Crew Chief: Rick DeLisi
'78 Chevrolet Camaro by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Carbureted Gas 331 Chevrolet with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.686 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/11/79         1/4 Mile MPH: 155.97 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/11/79
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 68.00, MPH 62.06    Entry is 0.98369 times average ET and 1.01036 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1979 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.430 ET, 161.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.350 ET, 129.87 MPH   
1979 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.830 ET, 154.37 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.617 ET, 123.79 MPH
1979 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.330 ET, 146.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.947 ET, 117.05 MPH
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Notes: Dempsey qualified #10 at Gainesville for the NHRA Gatornationals with an 8.68/155.97. In the opening round, he fouled away an 8.75/153 against Larry Lombardo.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, July 18, 2021, 11:16:30 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Rich Haubold (M) from Lindenhurst, New York USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 132 ) 1979 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 1
"Piccione & Haubold / Godzilla" Owned by Piccione & Rich Haubold from Lindenhurst, New York USA Crew Chief: Rich Haubold
'78 Ford Pinto by Joe Signorelli | Powered by Carbureted Gas 351 Ford by Rich Haubold with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.845 at Suffolk VA 11/79         1/4 Mile MPH: 152.02 at Suffolk VA 11/79
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 48.53, MPH 36.08    Entry is 1.00170 times average ET and 0.98478 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1979 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.430 ET, 161.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.350 ET, 129.87 MPH   
1979 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.830 ET, 154.37 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.617 ET, 123.79 MPH
1979 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.330 ET, 146.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.947 ET, 117.05 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, April 4, 2020, 06:42:44 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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© Allen Tracy Ed Heck (M) from Curtice, Ohio USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 384 ) 1979 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 3
"Ed Heck" Owned by Ed Heck from Curtice, Ohio USA Crew Chief: Ed Heck
'77 Chevrolet Monza by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Carbureted Gas 331 Chevrolet with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 9.490 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 146.10 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.98, MPH 01.02    Entry is 1.07475 times average ET and 0.94643 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1979 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.430 ET, 161.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.350 ET, 129.87 MPH   
1979 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.830 ET, 154.37 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.617 ET, 123.79 MPH
1979 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.330 ET, 146.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.947 ET, 117.05 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Photo from 1979 Division 3 WWCS Edgewater Raceway Park
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, March 21, 2020, 02:29:41 PM by Al Tracy. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Photog Web 		Ken Hilger (M) from Denton, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 418 ) 1979 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 4
"Brown & Hilger" Owned by Brown & Hilger from Denton, Texas USA Crew Chief: Brown & Hilger
'76 Chevrolet Chevette by Don Hardy | Powered by Carbureted Gas 331 Chevrolet by Wayne Calvert with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1979 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.430 ET, 161.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.350 ET, 129.87 MPH   
1979 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.830 ET, 154.37 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.617 ET, 123.79 MPH
1979 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.330 ET, 146.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.947 ET, 117.05 MPH
No Racer Website | Video Link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Car was built by Don Hardy based on a Pinto chassis
Submitted by Mike Gagnon, Last updated on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, 03:12:42 PM by Danny White.
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© Mike Gagnon Roy Hill (M) from Sophia, North Carolina USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 243 ) 1979 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 2
"Roy Hill" Owned by Roy Hill from Sophia, North Carolina USA Crew Chief: Roy Hill
'78 Plymouth Arrow by Petty Engineering | Powered by Carbureted Gas 396 Chrysler Hemi by Petty Enterprises with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.734 at NHRA Englishtown NJ 7/15/79         1/4 Mile MPH: 156.79 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/03/79
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 62.00, MPH 68.25    Entry is 0.98913 times average ET and 1.01568 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1979 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.430 ET, 161.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.350 ET, 129.87 MPH   
1979 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.830 ET, 154.37 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.617 ET, 123.79 MPH
1979 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.330 ET, 146.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.947 ET, 117.05 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Hill started the '79 season at Tucson for the AHRA Winternationals. He lasted until the semifinals before fouling against Kevin Rotty. Roy qualified on the "bump" at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals with an 8.80/156.79. In the first round, his 8.82/155.17 advanced when Tom Chelbana's Starfire broke. Ronnie Sox's Omni broke in round two, and Roy moved into the semifinals with an 8.80. Unfortunately, his Arrow broke in just off the line in his semifinal race with Joe Satmary. He failed to qualify at Gainesville for the NHRA Gatornationalsand at Columbus for the NHRA pringnationals where his 8.88 best was only good enough for the third alternate. Roy failed to qualify at Indy for the NHRA US Nationals. He blew an engine so badly during qualifying that the rods coming out of the engine actually damaged the frame. His 8.89/154.10 best was good for the sixth alternate.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, December 26, 2021, 03:03:34 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Lynn "Mort" Morton
Photog Web 		Carl Hobson (M) from Baltimore, Maryland USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 109 ) 1979 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 1
"Super Fats" Owned by Carl Hobson from Baltimore, Maryland USA Crew Chief: Carl Hobson
'78 Chevrolet Camaro by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Carbureted Gas 427 Chevrolet with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.920 at NHRA Englishtown NJ 7/14/79         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 41.18, MPH 00.00    Entry is 1.01019 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1979 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.430 ET, 161.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.350 ET, 129.87 MPH   
1979 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.830 ET, 154.37 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.617 ET, 123.79 MPH
1979 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.330 ET, 146.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.947 ET, 117.05 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Carl attempted to qualify at Englishtown for the NHRA Summernationals, but his 8.92 best finished as the 3rd alternate (no speed available).
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, November 18, 2021, 09:30:22 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Al Lewis Collection Harry Hronas (M) from Mesquite, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1979 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 4
"Precision Machine" Owned by Harry Hronas from Mesquite, Texas USA Crew Chief: Don Ruble
'79 Chevrolet Monza by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Carbureted Gas 331 Chevrolet by Performance Machine with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.920 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 150.00 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 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 41.18, MPH 24.12    Entry is 1.01019 times average ET and 0.97169 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1979 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.430 ET, 161.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.350 ET, 129.87 MPH   
1979 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.830 ET, 154.37 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.617 ET, 123.79 MPH
1979 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.330 ET, 146.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.947 ET, 117.05 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Crashed at Green Valley, famously dotted the I in the Green Valley Sprite win light sign.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, 03:14:16 PM by Danny White.
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Les Welch / Grant Bittner Collection Randy Humphrey (M) from Northridge, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 706 ) 1979 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 7
"Randy Humphrey" Owned by Randy Humphrey & Bob Lambeck from Northridge, California USA Crew Chief: Bob Lambeck
'79 Plymouth Volare by Willie Rells | Powered by Carbureted Gas 396 Chrysler Hemi by Bob Lambeck with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.460 at NHRA D7 Fremont CA 4/08/79 (NR)         1/4 Mile MPH: 159.01 at NHRA D7 Fremont CA 4/08/79
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 96.24, MPH 84.99    Entry is 0.95810 times average ET and 1.03006 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1979 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.430 ET, 161.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.350 ET, 129.87 MPH   
1979 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.830 ET, 154.37 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.617 ET, 123.79 MPH
1979 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.330 ET, 146.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.947 ET, 117.05 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Started the year without Lambeck was with him by Indy. Also ran 157.89 at Sacramento. | Humphrey qualified #6 at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals with his 8.72/154.10. In the first round, an off-pace 9.62/101.23 lost to Joe Satmary's 8.72/156. At the NHRA Cajun Nationals, he qualified #2 in the eight-car field. He got a single in the opening round, but in round two, his 8.66 lost to eventual winner Bob Glidden's 8.61. Humphrey qualified #7 at Indy for the NHRA US Nationals with an 8.67/156.25. An opening round 8.88/151 beat Ronnie Sox's close 8.89/154, but in round two, Randy fouled away an 8.73/154.63 against Kevin Rotty's 8.67/156. At Seattle for the NHRA Fallnationals, an 8.55/156.25 qualified #4, but the Volare broke in the first round, and slowed to 11.31/79.22 in a loss to Larry Johnson's 8.72/154. Randy ran 8.46/159.01 at Fremont WWCS in 4/79 to set a new national ET record.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, May 7, 2022, 06:50:37 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Photog Web 		Lee Hunter (M) from Costa Mesa, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 796 ) 1979 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 7
"Lee Hunter" Owned by Lee Hunter from Costa Mesa, California USA Crew Chief: Mike Hunter
'79 Mercury Zephyr by Willie Rells | Powered by Carbureted Gas 366 Ford with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.689 at NHRA Seattle WA 9/22/79         1/4 Mile MPH: 157.06 at NHRA Ontario CA 10/06/79
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 67.62, MPH 70.28    Entry is 0.98403 times average ET and 1.01743 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1979 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.430 ET, 161.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.350 ET, 129.87 MPH   
1979 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.830 ET, 154.37 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.617 ET, 123.79 MPH
1979 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.330 ET, 146.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.947 ET, 117.05 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Lee qualified #14 at Pomona at 8.808/153.58. A consistent 8.81/153.58 lost to Sonny Bryant's 8.67 in round one. Hunter was at Denver at the end of June for the NHRA Mile High Nationals. He qualified #6 in the eight-car field with a 9.310/144.92. Unfortunately, he fouled away a potential winning 9.32/144.23 in the first round, that lost to Sonny Bryant's 9.35/135. Lee qualified #10 at the Fallnationals with a great 8.689/156.52. He dropped off to a 9.03/141 in round one, that lost to Frank Iaconio's 8.54/151. Lee qualified #8 at the World Finals at 8.769/157.06. He beat Brad Yuill in round one, 8.86/153 to 8.97/153, but he broke against Don Nicoholson in round two.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, September 26, 2020, 06:14:00 PM by Willie Rells. Approved by Super Crew.
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© Rick Oldfield Frank Iaconio (M) from Totowa, New Jersey USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 124 / 3) 1979 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 1
"Iaconio & Allen" Owned by Frank Iaconio & Ray Allen from Totowa, New Jersey USA Crew Chief: Ray Allen
'79 Chevrolet Camaro by Don Ness | Powered by Carbureted Gas 331 Chevrolet by Frank Iaconio with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.480 at NHRA Sanair QC 8/05/79         1/4 Mile MPH: 160.42 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/02/79
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 93.74, MPH 95.62    Entry is 0.96036 times average ET and 1.03919 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1979 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.430 ET, 161.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.350 ET, 129.87 MPH   
1979 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.830 ET, 154.37 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.617 ET, 123.79 MPH
1979 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.330 ET, 146.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.947 ET, 117.05 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Frank won the 1979 NHRA Fallnationals on an 8.49/157.06 to 8.47 holeshot over Bob Glidden in the quickest Pro Stock race ever at the time. - CompetitionPlus. Also, it ran 160.14. | This is the year that Frank Iaconio broke out as the quickest of the Chevy Pro Stock contingent. He didn't run at Pomona, but at the NHRA Gatornationals, he qualified #3 with an 8.58/157.34. Unfortunately, he lost to Mark Yuill's 8.76/153 in the first round, with an off-pace 8.83/146.10. He then won the NHRA Division 1 race at Englishtown, stopping Larry Lombardo in the final. Frank also didn't run at Baton Rouge for the NHRA Cajun Nationals. He qualified #3 again at the NHRA Springnationals with an 8.68/155.70, and he beat Ronnie Sox with an 8.77/153.84, and an 8.79/154.10 in round two beat Kevin Rotty before fouling away an 8.84/150.25 against eventual winner Bob Glidden's 8.66/157 in the semifinals. Another NHRA Division 1 race win came on June 24 at Maryland International. Once again, he faced Lombardo in the final, and Frank's 8.64/154.63 got a close victory over Lombardo's 8.65/156. He skipped going to Denver for the NHRA Mile High Nationals. On July 8, Iaconio went to Suffolk for the NHRA Division 2 race and came away with another win, stopping "Dyno" Don Nicholson in the final. The following week (July 15), things went really well for Frank at Englishtown for the NHRA Summernationals. He picked up his second career NHRA Pro Stock title. He qualified #2 behind Glidden, and these two would work their way to the final. Frank started by beating Sox with an 8.62. His 8.58 took out Lee Shepherd in round two, and a semifinal 8.61 beat Wally Booth. He had Bob concerned enough in the final that Bob fouled, and Iaconio ran 8.60/156.52 for the victory. Nicholson stopped Iaconio in the final at Maryland International's US Pro Stock Open, but Frank was strong there, running low 8.7's. He then traveled up to Canada for the NHRA Grandnationals. It was an eight-car show, and his 8.57/157.34 qualified #2 behind that Arrow from Whiteland, Indiana. It would come down to another final round showdown between these two. Frank had run 8.60 and 8.48 to beat Ronnie Manchester and Lombardo to reach the final. Glidden had lane choice with an 8.46 in his semifinal win. Frank ran a good 8.53, but it wasn't enough as Glidden won with an 8.47. He took some comfort by winning the fourth NHRA Division One race at Maple Grove shortly after that. He beat surprise finalist Larry Sengstack. He also won the final Division One race held in New England. There he also set Low ET and Top Speed at 8.64/155.97. His next stop was at Indy for the NHRA US Nationals. Frank's 8.58/160.42 (Top Speed) qualified second behind Glidden's 8.58/158. In the opening round of eliminations, he beat Booth. But in round two, he was upset by Lombardo. Larry's 8.67 beat his slightly quicker 8.66. That was a tough loss for Iaconio. He made up for it at Seattle for the NHRA Fallnationals. Once again, he qualified #2 with his 8.48/157.89 following Bob's 8.46/159. A first-round 8.54/151.00 stopped Lee Hunter, and in the second round, his 8.52/156.79 beat Lee Shepherd's 8.64/155. In the semifinals, he quickened his pace to 8.48/157.06 to put Joe Satmary's 8.68/154 Camaro on the trailer. Glidden had run just a tick quicker in his semifinal race, an 8.47/157. So the final was close. And was it ever! Frank got out ever so slightly on the Mopar, and his 8.49/157.06 held on for the victory over Bob's closing in 8.47/158.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, May 7, 2022, 07:21:51 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Norman Blake Bob Ingles (M) from Ossining, New York USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 115 ) 1979 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 1
"Bob Ingles" Owned by Bob Ingles from Ossining, New York USA Crew Chief: Bob Ingles
'76 Chevrolet Monza by Don Hardy | Powered by Carbureted Gas 331 Chevrolet by Richie Mattoni with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1979 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.430 ET, 161.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.350 ET, 129.87 MPH   
1979 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.830 ET, 154.37 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.617 ET, 123.79 MPH
1979 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.330 ET, 146.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.947 ET, 117.05 MPH
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Notes: Bob did not race at any NHRA national events in 1979. Photo from 1977.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, 01:01:56 AM by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Jerry Janke (M) from San Antonio, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 403 ) 1979 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 4
"McMillian & Janke" Owned by Joel McMillian & Jerry Janke from San Antonio, Texas USA Crew Chief: Jerry Janke
'78 Chevrolet Camaro by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Carbureted Gas 331 Chevrolet by Jerry Janke with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 9.160 at AHRA Tulsa OK 1979         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 17.66, MPH 00.00    Entry is 1.03737 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1979 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.430 ET, 161.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.350 ET, 129.87 MPH   
1979 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.830 ET, 154.37 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.617 ET, 123.79 MPH
1979 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.330 ET, 146.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.947 ET, 117.05 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Janke was tough in local Division 4 races as well as AHRA races
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, January 29, 2022, 01:01:22 PM by Danny White.
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Les Welch / Grant Bittner Collection Bill Jenkins (M) from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 100 ) 1979 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 1
"Grumpy's Toy XV" Owned by Bill Jenkins from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Bill Jenkins
'79 Chevrolet Camaro by SRD Race Cars | Powered by Carbureted Gas 331 Chevrolet by Jenkins Competition with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.830 at NHRA Ontario CA 10/79         1/4 Mile MPH: 153.52 at NHRA Ontario CA 10/79
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 50.00, MPH 44.97    Entry is 1.00000 times average ET and 0.99449 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1979 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.430 ET, 161.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.350 ET, 129.87 MPH   
1979 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.830 ET, 154.37 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.617 ET, 123.79 MPH
1979 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.330 ET, 146.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.947 ET, 117.05 MPH
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Notes: Bill Jenkins returned to driving in '79 after having a heated argument with his driver Larry Lombardo after Larry fouled in the final against Bob Glidden at the NHRA U. S. Nationals. The two exchanged some harsh words and Jenkins let him go. His first event behind the wheel since the '76 NHRA Winternationals came at the World Finals at Ontario Motor Speedway. He qualified #9, which set up a first-round meeting against low qualifier Glidden. Bill’s 8.83/153.32 lost to eventual winner Bob’s 8.66/155.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, December 13, 2020, 01:25:15 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Paul Jenkins Collection Paul Jenkins (M) from Daytona Beach, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 258 ) 1979 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 2
"Jenkins Machine & Parts" Owned by Paul Jenkins from Daytona Beach, Florida USA Crew Chief: Paul Jenkins
'78 Ford Pinto by Paul Jenkins | Powered by Carbureted Gas 335 Ford by Paul Jenkins with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1979 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.430 ET, 161.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.350 ET, 129.87 MPH   
1979 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.830 ET, 154.37 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.617 ET, 123.79 MPH
1979 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.330 ET, 146.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.947 ET, 117.05 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Built this car initially as a 1973 Pinto Green & Gold, full-frame car, four-link, Floater axles, rear disc brakes, but for lack of cash, we used the Pinto stock front drum brakes, control arms with Load leveler shock as the front coil-over sitting on chassis stops and a Top loader Nash 4-speed. In 1976 I got a Liberty 4 speed clutchless From Dyno Don and made it work with a loose Mcleod Dual disc clutch. In 1978, Updated to 1978 Pinto with Strange front suspension and Koni coil-over shocks plus lowered the front to 3 inches.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, April 11, 2022, 07:19:46 PM by Super Crew.
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Tom Schiltz Shelby Jester (M) from Hot Springs, Arkansas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 424 ) 1979 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 4
"Claud Hodges" Owned by Claud Hodges from Lawton, Oklahoma USA Crew Chief: Claud Hodges
'77 Chevrolet Vega by Don Hardy | Powered by Carbureted Gas 331 Chevrolet with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.875 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 153.00 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 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 45.59, MPH 41.89    Entry is 1.00510 times average ET and 0.99113 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1979 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.430 ET, 161.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.350 ET, 129.87 MPH   
1979 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.830 ET, 154.37 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.617 ET, 123.79 MPH
1979 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.330 ET, 146.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.947 ET, 117.05 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Car was best in AHRA races Shelby was runner-up to Andy Mannarino at the AHRA Grandnationals at Dragway 42 in July. His final round 9.07 lost to Andy's 8.85. | AKA Devanna II (Claud's first granddaughter). - Jay Wahrmund (Claud's granddaughter's husband)
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, April 28, 2019, 09:18:56 PM by Jay Wahrmund. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Larry Johnson (M) from Anaheim, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 721 ) 1979 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 7
"Larry Johnson" Owned by Larry Johnson from Anaheim, California USA Crew Chief: Larry Johnson
'79 Chevrolet Camaro by Willie Rells | Powered by Carbureted Gas 396 Chevrolet with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.720 at NHRA Seattle WA 9/22/79         1/4 Mile MPH: 155.44 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/02/79
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 63.75, MPH 58.07    Entry is 0.98754 times average ET and 1.00693 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1979 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.430 ET, 161.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.350 ET, 129.87 MPH   
1979 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.830 ET, 154.37 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.617 ET, 123.79 MPH
1979 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.330 ET, 146.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.947 ET, 117.05 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Larry qualified on the "bump" at Indy for the NHRA U.S. Nationals with an 8.795/155.44. In the opening round, his 8.807/153.84 beat Sonny Bryant's 9.68/96. In the second round, he fouled away an 8.832/155.17 against Mark Yuill, who advanced with an 8.79/154. At Seattle, for the NHRA Fallnationals, he ran 8.73/155.17 to qualify #12. He improved to an 8.72/154.90 to beat Randy Humphrey's shut-off in round one, but his 8.84/153.58 in round two lost to Joe Satmary's 8.66/154. After running so well, it was surprising to see his name among the non-qualifiers at Ontario Motor Speedway for the NHRA World Finals (first alternate, times unknown but #16 was 8.88). Larry finished 18th in NHRA Pro Stock points. AKA Whirlwind.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Friday, January 21, 2022, 07:44:04 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Roosevelt Johnson (M) from Atlanta, Georgia USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 281 ) 1979 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 2
"Roosevelt Johnson" Owned by Roosevelt Johnson from Atlanta, Georgia USA Crew Chief: Roosevelt Johnson
'73 Ford Pinto by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Carbureted Gas 351 Ford with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.870 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 154.37 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 46.08, MPH 50.00    Entry is 1.00453 times average ET and 1.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1979 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.430 ET, 161.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.350 ET, 129.87 MPH   
1979 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.830 ET, 154.37 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.617 ET, 123.79 MPH
1979 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.330 ET, 146.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.947 ET, 117.05 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, 09:02:10 PM by Danny White.
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© Tom Kasch Warren Johnson (M) from Duluth, Georgia USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 592 / 5) 1979 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 2
"Warren Johnson" Owned by Warren Johnson from Duluth, Georgia USA Crew Chief: Warren Johnson
'76 Chevrolet Camaro by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Carbureted Gas 396 Chevrolet by Warren Johnson with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.820 at NHRA Columbus OH 6/09/79         1/4 Mile MPH: 150.75 at NHRA Columbus OH 6/09/79
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 51.25, MPH 28.56    Entry is 0.99887 times average ET and 0.97655 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1979 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.430 ET, 161.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.350 ET, 129.87 MPH   
1979 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.830 ET, 154.37 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.617 ET, 123.79 MPH
1979 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.330 ET, 146.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.947 ET, 117.05 MPH
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Notes: Warren spent most of his time this season in IHRA competition. He didn't run at the first few NHRA events but was at Columbus in June for the NHRA Springnationals. His 8.82 (speed unknown) qualified #14. Andy Mannarino fouled against him in the opening round, and Warren advanced with an 8.888/150.50. He fouled against Larry Lombardo in the second round and ran 9.061/150.75. That was WJ's only NHRA national event this year. We formerly listed 8.63/157.34 times for this year, but that did not occur at an NHRA national event. We need to confirm.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, October 22, 2022, 01:40:16 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Handout, Dave Bishop, Dave Doctrow Collection Morris Johnson Jr. (M) from Richmond, Virginia USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 221 ) 1979 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 2
"Morris Johnson Jr. Naturally LIght" Owned by Morris Johnson Jr. from Richmond, Virginia USA Crew Chief: Morris Johnson Jr.
'77 Chevrolet Vega by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Carbureted Gas 331 Chevrolet with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.990 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 150.00 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 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 34.32, MPH 24.12    Entry is 1.01812 times average ET and 0.97169 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1979 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.430 ET, 161.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.350 ET, 129.87 MPH   
1979 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.830 ET, 154.37 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.617 ET, 123.79 MPH
1979 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.330 ET, 146.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.947 ET, 117.05 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, July 10, 2012, 11:02:36 PM by Dave Doctrow.
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© Hector Leal
Photog Web 		Jim Kinnett (M) from Stone Mountain, Georgia USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 215 ) 1979 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 2
"Jim Kinnett" Owned by Jim Kinnett from Stone Mountain, Georgia USA Crew Chief: Jim Kinnett
'78 Plymouth Volare by Don Hardy | Powered by Carbureted Gas 396 Chrysler Hemi with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.720 at NHRA Englishtown NJ 7/15/79         1/4 Mile MPH: 155.17 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/11/79
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 63.75, MPH 56.03    Entry is 0.98754 times average ET and 1.00518 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1979 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.430 ET, 161.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.350 ET, 129.87 MPH   
1979 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.830 ET, 154.37 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.617 ET, 123.79 MPH
1979 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.330 ET, 146.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.947 ET, 117.05 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Kinnett qualified on the "bump" at Gainesville for the NHRA Gatornationals with an 8.74/153.06. In the opening round, his 8.77/155.17 beat alternate Lamar Walden's 8.92/151. In round two, his 8.87/152.80 fell to Don Campanello's 8.68/156. Jim was at DeSoto for the NHRA Division Two opener at the beginning of April. Only six cars showed, and his 8.93/152.02 in the first round beat Bill Robertson. In the semi-final, an 8.85/155.05 beat Wyman Barnett, who blew an engine. He faced "Dyno Don" Nicholson in the final, and despite running an 8.83/153.52, he finished runner-up to Don's 8.63/151. He was in Baton Rouge near the end of the month for the NHRA Cajun Nationals. Rain delayed the running of the race until May 2, and he fouled against eventual winner Bob Glidden in the first round. Kinnett had one of the four Mopar Pro Stockers to qualify at Columbus for the NHRA Springnationals. His 8.86 sat on the "bump" for the sixteen-car field. His 8.94/151.00 in the opening round advanced when Alban Gauthier fouled. But in round two, he fouled at 8.96/151.51 against "Dyno Don's" 8.82/152. He qualified #13 at Englishtown for the NHRA Summernationals with an 8.73, but he lost to Glidden in round two. Next came a runner-up finish to Lee Shepherd at the NHRA Division Four race at Baton Rouge. Kinnett also ran well at the final NHRA Division Three race held at Beech Bend. While he didn't reach the final, he set Top Speed at 155.17. In August, Jim was one of only three Pro Stock cars at Richmond Dragway for the NHRA Division Two race. He qualified #1 with an 8.72/153.84 (Low ET and Top Speed) and got the "odd-lot" solo in the first round. In the final, his 8.73/151.00 easily beat Morris Johnson's 9.43/123. At Indy, for the NHRA US Nationals, he was unfortunate as his 8.721/153.84 qualified #9. It was unfortunate as he had to race low qualifier Glidden in the opening round of eliminations. Glidden's 8.58/157 easily beat Jim's 8.77/153.38. The final NHRA Division Two race was held at Gainesville. Unfortunately, his late 8.79/151.00 in the first round lost to Johnson's 9.07/147. Jim ran 8.72 in the first round of the Summernationals to beat Don Campanello. We see an 8.720 on the results sheet, but that may be dropping the third digit. We are listing that 8.720 as his best for now, but otherwise, his 8.721 at Indy is Jim's quickest confirmed ET of the year. We need validation of the several 8.72s he ran in 1979. Former Vanke, Castaldo 1973 car reskinned as a Volare.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, December 17, 2022, 02:00:00 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Barry Kuhlmann Collection Bill Kuhlmann (M) from Wentzville, Missouri USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 250 ) 1979 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 5
"Suburban Tire" Owned by Bill Kuhlmann from Wentzville, Missouri USA Crew Chief: Bill Kuhlmann
'78 Chevrolet Monza by Arrow Dynamics - Kuhlmann | Powered by Carbureted Gas 331 Chevrolet by Bill Kuhlmann with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 9.200 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 150.00 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 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 13.74, MPH 24.12    Entry is 1.04190 times average ET and 0.97169 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1979 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.430 ET, 161.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.350 ET, 129.87 MPH   
1979 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.830 ET, 154.37 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.617 ET, 123.79 MPH
1979 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.330 ET, 146.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.947 ET, 117.05 MPH
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Notes: Bill built his first pro ride himself from an Arrow Dynamics chassis over the Winter of '77, '78. 1978 Pro Stock Monza featured trick push, button shifting. Ran brackets in 1978, hitting high nines. Car ran Pro Stock at a handful of AHRA events in '79. AHRA always had 8 car fields in Pro Stock and Bill was the 9th quickest at the three national events that he entered that year. But P.S., nobody broke. - Barry Kuhlmann
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, May 14, 2022, 11:46:16 AM by Barry Kuhlmann.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Al Lawson (M) from Sparks, Nevada USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1979 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 7
"B&R Concrete/Lawson Bros. & Reed" Owned by Al & Wes Lawson & Reed from Sparks, Nevada USA Crew Chief: Al & Wes Lawson & Reed
'76 Chevrolet Camaro by Alston Race Cars | Powered by Carbureted Gas 368 Chevrolet with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1979 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.430 ET, 161.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.350 ET, 129.87 MPH   
1979 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.830 ET, 154.37 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.617 ET, 123.79 MPH
1979 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.330 ET, 146.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.947 ET, 117.05 MPH
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Notes: Former Ken Van Woert & Yuill Bros.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, October 8, 2013, 02:15:31 AM by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Butch Leal (M) from Northridge, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 700 ) 1979 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 5
"Toxic" Owned by Roger Denney from Grimes, Iowa USA Crew Chief: Roger Denney
'77 Plymouth Arrow by Ron Butler | Powered by Carbureted Gas 340 Chrysler Hemi with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.860 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/03/79         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 47.06, MPH 00.00    Entry is 1.00340 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1979 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.430 ET, 161.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.350 ET, 129.87 MPH   
1979 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.830 ET, 154.37 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.617 ET, 123.79 MPH
1979 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.330 ET, 146.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.947 ET, 117.05 MPH
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Notes: Butch was the fourth alternate at the 1979 Winters at 8.86 (speed unavailable). Roger Denney owned and was the regular driver.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, December 26, 2021, 03:11:21 PM by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Dan Levitt (M) from Tucson, Arizona USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 789 ) 1979 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 7
"Danny Levitt / Peerless" Owned by Dan Levitt from Tucson, Arizona USA Crew Chief: Dan Levitt
'75 Chevrolet Vega by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Carbureted Gas 358 Chevrolet with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1979 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.430 ET, 161.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.350 ET, 129.87 MPH   
1979 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.830 ET, 154.37 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.617 ET, 123.79 MPH
1979 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.330 ET, 146.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.947 ET, 117.05 MPH
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No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Bill Pratt, Last updated on Saturday, December 27, 2014, 04:48:18 PM by Super Crew.
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© Allen Tracy Matt Leyes (M) from Vandalia, Ohio USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 351 ) 1979 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 3
"Leyes Bros." Owned by Paul & Matt Leyes from Vandalia, Ohio USA Crew Chief: Paul Leyes
'79 Chevrolet Camaro by Don Hardy | Powered by Carbureted Gas 396 Chevrolet by Sonny Bryant with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1979 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.430 ET, 161.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.350 ET, 129.87 MPH   
1979 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.830 ET, 154.37 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.617 ET, 123.79 MPH
1979 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.330 ET, 146.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.947 ET, 117.05 MPH
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No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, February 11, 2013, 05:26:59 PM by Matt Leyes.
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Photog Web 		Kurt Lindorff (M) from Woods Cross, Utah USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 728 ) 1979 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 7
"Kurt Lindorff" Owned by Kurt Lindorff from Woods Cross, Utah USA Crew Chief: Kurt Lindorff
'77 Chevrolet Vega by Alston Race Cars | Powered by Carbureted Gas Chevrolet by Kurt Lindorff with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1979 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.430 ET, 161.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.350 ET, 129.87 MPH   
1979 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.830 ET, 154.37 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.617 ET, 123.79 MPH
1979 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.330 ET, 146.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.947 ET, 117.05 MPH
Racer's Web Site | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: crashed & redone as a Monza
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 12:05:42 AM by Danny White.
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© Thomas Nagy Larry Lombardo (M) from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 1100 / 2) 1979 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 1
"Grumpy's Toy XV" Owned by Bill Jenkins from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Bill Jenkins
'79 Chevrolet Camaro by SRD Race Cars | Powered by Carbureted Gas 331 Chevrolet by Jenkins Competition with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.581 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/10/79         1/4 Mile MPH: 159.85 at NHRA Columbus OH 6/09/79
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 81.12, MPH 91.32    Entry is 0.97180 times average ET and 1.03550 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1979 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.430 ET, 161.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.350 ET, 129.87 MPH   
1979 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.830 ET, 154.37 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.617 ET, 123.79 MPH
1979 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.330 ET, 146.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.947 ET, 117.05 MPH
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Notes: Larry qualified #5 at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals with an 8.71/158.73. Richie Zul fouled against him in the first round, and his 8.85 advanced. Larry faced a low qualifier in round two, Bob Glidden and his new Arrow. Lombardo's 8.70/156.52 was no match for Glidden's 8.50 at only 144. At the NHRA Gatornationals, an 8.58/157.06 qualified #2 behind Glidden's 8.52. In the first round, Dempsey Hardy fouled against Larry's 8.64/154.37, but he lost a close one to Ronnie Sox in round two. Lombardo's 8.62/156.79 lost to Sox's 8.61/155. A runner-up finish to Frank Iaconio came at the NHRA Division 1 race at Englishtown. The "Jenkins" team did not run at the NHRA Cajun Nationals as rain postponed it. Another runner-up finish came at the NHRA Springnationals. Larry qualified #2 behind Glidden's Arrow with an 8.62 at a track record speed of 159.85. An 8.76/155.70 beat Wally Booth's 8.86/153, and in round two, his 8.72/155.44 advanced when Warren Johnson fouled. It was just like the old days in the semifinals when "Grumpy's Toy" was matched against "Dyno Don" Nicholson. This time Lombardo's 8.72/154.90 won over Nicholson's 8.89/149. This put Larry in the final against Glidden. Bob was pretty much unbeatable at this stage, and his 8.61/157 got the win over the Camaro's 8.76/151.51. Shortly after that (June 24), Lombardo picked up another runner-up finish at the NHRA Division One race at Maryland International. His final round 8.65/156.25 lost to Iaconio's 8.64/154. The Jenkins team did not race at Denver for the NHRA Mile High Nationals. Considering how well "Grumpy" always did at Englishtown for the NHRA Summernationals, the '79 event was a let-down for the team. Larry ran well in qualifying, hitting an 8.60, which was good enough for the third spot in the field. He defeated Roy Hill in the opening round, but the engine broke a pushrod in the second round, and he lost to Nicholson. Most of the Pro Stock teams then went to nearby Maryland International for its annual U.S. Open Pro Stock Championships. Lombardo was no exception. It was a sixteen-car show, and in round one, Larry's 8.77 beat Tom Gray. In round two, sneaky ol' "Dyno" got him again; this time, the Ford driver's 8.70 took out Lombardo's 8.80. That was followed by a big win at Martin, Michigan, for the PHR Championships. Larry qualified #3 with an 8.71/153.58. He picked it up to 8.68/154 in the semifinal to beat low qualifier Joe Satmary's 8.74/156. He faced the strong AMC of Booth in the final. The two had a good race, but the Camaro was strong, and Larry set Low ET while winning with an 8.65/154.90, topping Booth's 8.71/154. In early August, the team traveled to Canada for the NHRA Grandnationals. It was an eight-car field, and Larry qualified #4 with an 8.64/155.70. An 8.68 in the opening round beat Jim Cook but despite running a strong 8.54 in the semifinal, he lost to Iaconio's even better 8.48. More problems for the team came at Maple Grove for the fourth NHRA Division One race. Lombardo had set Low ET and Top Speed while qualifying #1. But in the first round, the car broke a lifter, and Larry lost to Larry Sengstack. The so-called "straw that broke the camel's back" came at Indy during the running of the NHRA U.S. Nationals. Larry qualified #6 for the race with an 8.67/157.61. He beat Satmary in round one, and in round two, he got a bit of "revenge" over Iaconio by beating him with an 8.67 that stopped Frank's quicker 8.66. A so-so 8.70/153.84 got the better of Mark Yuill at 8.82/157 in the semifinal. The problem was, Glidden had just won his semifinal race with an 8.58. Every run Bob had made in eliminations was between 8.56 and 8.58. That had to be weighing in heavily on Lombardo going into the final. He needed to somehow pick up over a tenth to win. So he gambled on the tree and lost. He ran 8.61/154.63 while Glidden got the victory with his slowest pass of the day, an 8.61/143. But the action didn't end there, unfortunately. Jenkins and Lombardo exchanged heated words, and as a result, Larry was fired from driving the car. AKA the Lotus Car with ladder bar suspension.
Submitted by Mike Gagnon, Last updated on Saturday, July 9, 2022, 01:55:28 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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© Mike Gagnon Larry Lombardo (M) from Douglassville, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 1100 ) 1979 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 3
"Lombardo & McCready" Owned by Harold McCready from Cuyahoga Fallls, Ohio USA Crew Chief: Larry Lombardo
'79 Chevrolet Monza by Don Ness | Powered by Carbureted Gas 355 Chevrolet with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.655 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 160.71 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 71.87, MPH 97.80    Entry is 0.98018 times average ET and 1.04107 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1979 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.430 ET, 161.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.350 ET, 129.87 MPH   
1979 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.830 ET, 154.37 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.617 ET, 123.79 MPH
1979 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.330 ET, 146.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.947 ET, 117.05 MPH
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No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, November 16, 2019, 12:08:58 AM by Danny White.
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Lynn "Mort" Morton Ronnie Manchester (M) from Westport, Massachusetts USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 176 ) 1979 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 1
"Ronnie Manchester" Owned by Ronnie Manchester from Westport, Massachusetts USA Crew Chief: Ronnie Manchester
'77 Chevrolet Monza by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Carbureted Gas 331 Chevrolet with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.790 at NHRA Englishtown NJ 7/15/79         1/4 Mile MPH: 155.44 at NHRA Englishtown NJ 7/15/79
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 55.00, MPH 58.07    Entry is 0.99547 times average ET and 1.00693 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1979 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.430 ET, 161.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.350 ET, 129.87 MPH   
1979 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.830 ET, 154.37 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.617 ET, 123.79 MPH
1979 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.330 ET, 146.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.947 ET, 117.05 MPH
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Notes: Ronnie qualified #14 at NHRA Gainesville at 8.803/154.90. In round one, he lost to Ronnie Sox, 8.63/155 to 8.96/152.80. Ronnie failed to qualify at the NHRA Springnationals; his best of 8.87 was good for the second alternate. Manchester qualified on the "bump" at Englishtown for the NHRA Summernationals with an 8.790/155.44. In the first round, he lost to Don Nicholson, 8.72/155 to 8.90/152.28. Ronnie qualified #6 at Sanair with an 8.81/153.32. He lost to Frank Iaconio in round one, 8.60 to 8.84. That was Ronnie's last NHRA national event of the year.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Friday, January 21, 2022, 07:52:45 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Bob Rice Collection Andy Mannarino (M) from Farmington, Michigan USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 390 ) 1979 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 3
"M&M Boys" Owned by Dick Maskin & Andy Mannarino from Troy, Michigan USA Crew Chief: Dick Maskin
'76 AMC Hornet by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Carbureted Gas 401 AMC with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.650 at Martin MI 7/79         1/4 Mile MPH: 155.70 at NHRA Columbus OH 6/09/79
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 72.50, MPH 60.03    Entry is 0.97961 times average ET and 1.00862 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1979 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.430 ET, 161.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.350 ET, 129.87 MPH   
1979 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.830 ET, 154.37 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.617 ET, 123.79 MPH
1979 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.330 ET, 146.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.947 ET, 117.05 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: The team debuted on the NHRA national event tour at Columbus at 8.75/155.70 to qualify #6. Andy fouled against Warren Johnson in round one, losing an 8.88/150 to 8.914/152.80 contest. He qualified #7 at Englishtown at 8.70/155.70. An 8.83/154.37 beat Ronnie Manchester's 8.90/152 in round one. Fellow AMC racer Wally Booth won their close round two contest, 8.72/155 to 8.75/155.17. He was credited with an 8.65 at the PHR Nats in Martin. We need confirmation of that ET and speed. Andy qualified #13 at Indy at 8.747/153.84. A first-round 8.888/152.54 beat Don Nicholson's fouling shut-off pass, but he ran into Bob Glidden in round two and lost an 8.56/157 to 8.779/154.10 contest.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, July 9, 2022, 01:55:19 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.

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