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© Mike Gagnon Ronnie Sox (M) from Burlington, North Carolina USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 265 ) 1979 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 2
"Sox & Martin/Jet X" Owned by Ronnie Sox & Buddy Martin from Burlington, North Carolina USA Crew Chief: Chick DeNinno
'79 Dodge Omni by Don Hardy | Powered by Carbureted Gas 366 Chrysler Hemi by Sox & Martin with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.600 at NHRA Seattle WA 9/23/79         1/4 Mile MPH: 157.06 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 78.74, MPH 70.28    Entry is 0.97395 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
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Notes: Sox and Martin were running well in '79 with their new small-block program. They qualified #4 at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals with an 8.65/157.06. An opening round 8.69/155.97 beat Billy Walsh, but the Omni broke against Roy Hill in round two. Things went much better at the Gatornationals. Sox qualified the car #6 with an 8.65/156.79. In the first round, his 8.63/155.17 beat Ronnie Manchester's 8.96/152. In round two, Sox improved to 8.61/155 to beat Larry Lombardo's 8.62/156 in Bill Jenkins' Camaro. Another 8.65/155 beat Don Campanello and set up the first all-Mopar NHRA Pro Stock final since the '73 Springnationals. Unfortunately, Sox was the underdog as Bob Glidden had been running 8.5's with ease. Ronnie tried to cut the light to close in the final and fouled away an 8.75/156.25 while Glidden sailed past with an 8.53 at only 147. The next event on the NHRA trail was the Cajun Nationals at Baton Rouge. Sox qualified #4 at the rain-delayed event and lost to Wally Booth in the first round. Things didn't go too well at the NHRA Springnationals, either. An 8.78 qualified #11, and he lost to Frank Iaconio in the first round. Another first-round loss came at the NHRA Mile High Nationals. It was an eight-car show, and Ronnie qualified #7 with a 9.34/144.92. In the opening round, both he and eventual winner Randy Humphrey ran 9.35 (Sox at 144.46), but Randy got the win. At Englishtown, for the NHRA Summernationals, an 8.72 qualified the team in the #10 spot. Sox lost to Iaconio in the first round. They did not follow the NHRA tour to Canada for the Grandnationals, but they were at Indianapolis for the US Nationals. Sox's 8.76/154.90 barely qualified (#15), and his first-round 8.89/154.17 got knocked out by Humphrey's 8.88/151. The next race was the NHRA Fallnationals at Seattle. Ronnie qualified #7 with an 8.600/156.24. A first-round 8.64/155.17 beat Brad Yuill and another 8.60/155.70 took out Don Nicholson in round two. He came up against a wall in the form of Glidden in the semifinals, and despite running a strong 8.62/155.97, he lost to Glidden's 8.47/157. The NHRA season came to a close at Ontario for the World Finals. There, Ronnie's 8.82/153.84 qualified #10. His season came to an end in the first round, where his 8.84/153.06 lost to Iaconio's 8.70/152. In NHRA points, the team finished tenth. They sold their NHRA legal Omni to Jerry Hurley in December and decided to run big-inch IHRA events for '80. Also 8.659 at Winters and 8.63 156.79 at Gators, where he was Runner up. Also 8.62 155.97 and 8.64 155.17 NHRA Seattle Fallnationals.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, May 7, 2022, 07:11:00 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
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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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Les Welch / Grant Bittner Collection Wally Booth (M) from Berkeley, Michigan USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 373 / 9) 1979 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 3
"AMC" Owned by Wally Booth & Dick Arons from Berkeley, Michigan USA Crew Chief: Dick Arons
'79 AMC Concord by Tom Smith - Wolverine Chassis | Powered by Carbureted Gas 360 AMC by Booth-Arons with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.650 at NHRA Englishtown NJ 7/79         1/4 Mile MPH: 156.79 at NHRA Englishtown NJ 7/79
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 68.25    Entry is 0.97961 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
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Notes: Third alternate at 1979 Winters at 8.82. After failing to qualify at Pomona, Booth really stepped it up at Gainesville for the NHRA Gatornationals. His 8.66/156.79 qualified #7. An opening round 8.71/155.44 beat Tom Owens, but a slowing 9.22/113.78 lost to Mark Yuill's 8.74/153 in round two. At the rain postponed NHRA Cajun Nationals, he lasted until the semifinals, where his 8.81 lost to Lee Shepherd's 8.72. The next stop on the NHRA tour was at Columbus for the Springnationals. Booth's 8.77 qualified #10, and in round one, his 8.86/153.32 lost to Larry Lombardo's 8.76/155 in Bill Jenkins' Camaro. He did not compete at the Mile High Nationals, but he was at Englishtown for the Summernationals, where he qualified #4 with an 8.69. He improved to 8.65 in the first round, and he beat Joe Satmary, and an 8.72 in round two, beat fellow AMC campaigner Andy Mannarino's 8.75. In the semifinals, he lost to eventual winner Frank Iaconio. He ran really well at the PHR Championships held at Martin, Mich. There, he qualified #2 with an 8.71/152.28, and he ran steady 8.7's with an 8.70 best coming in the semifinal with a win over Mark Yuill's 8.74. He went up against Lombardo in the final, and Larry's 8.65/154 got the win over Wally's 8.71/154.63. Wally skipped the NHRA Grandnationals in Canada, but was at Indy for the US Nationals. He qualified #10 with an 8.72/153.58, but he lost to Iaconio in the opening round. He also did not attend the NHRA Fallnationals in Seattle. At the NHRA World Finals at Ontario Motor Speedway, he qualified #7 with an 8.76/153.84. A first-round 8.83/153.06 beat Gary Pugh, but he fouled (8.97/154.10) against Shepherd in round two. He finished fourteenth in NHRA points for '79. This was the last year that he campaigned as he retired from driving after the World Finals.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Friday, January 20, 2023, 08:46:38 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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© David Oakes Don Campanello (M) from Wayne, New Jersey USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 166 ) 1979 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 1
"Don Campanello" Owned by Don Campanello from Wayne, New Jersey USA Crew Chief: Don Campanello
'77 Chevrolet Monza by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Carbureted Gas 331 Chevrolet with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.680 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/11/79         1/4 Mile MPH: 156.79 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 68.75, MPH 68.25    Entry is 0.98301 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
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Notes: Don is in the near lane. Also 8.73/155.70 at the '79 Winters. | Campanello qualified #10 at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals with an 8.73/155.77. He fouled in the first round, of eliminations and slowed to 9.06 while his opponent, Lee Shepherd, advanced with an 8.65. At Gainesville, for the NHRA Gatornationals, his 8.74/156.25 qualified #12. In the opening round, his 8.75/156.52 advanced when Shepherd failed to show. He improved to 8.680/156.79 in the second round to take out Jim Kinnett's 8.87/152 but a semifinal 8.74/156.25 lost to Ronnie Sox's 8.65/155. He was at Columbus in June for the NHRA Springnationals. There, an 8.80 got him the #13 spot in the show. He had a close first-round race against Shepherd that saw his 8.87/153.58 finish second best to Lee's 8.85/152. Don was the first alternate at Indy for the NHRA US Nationals with an 8.83/154.90 best. The Gators times were Don's best for 1979.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, July 29, 2021, 01:23:37 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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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
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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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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Don Nicholson (M) from Atlanta, Georgia USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 205 ) 1979 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 2
"Johnny Dowey" Owned by Johnny Dowey from Columbia, South Carolina USA Crew Chief: Jon Kaase
'77 Ford Mustang II by Don Hardy | Powered by Carbureted Gas 366 Ford with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.630 at NHRA D2 Desoto FL 1979         1/4 Mile MPH: 156.24 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 75.00, MPH 64.10    Entry is 0.97735 times average ET and 1.01211 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: Nicholson borrowed the Mustang II he had sold to Johnny Dowey for the NHRA Division Two Opener at DeSoto. He borrowed it back because he had wrecked his own Mustang II, and his Fairmont was set up for match racing and was not NHRA legal. It proved to be a wise move as the veteran ran 8.77 at only 141.73 in the first round, to beat Pat Williams' 9.22/147, and he made an easy solo in the semifinals as only six cars had shown for the eight-car field. In the final, he set low et with an 8.63/151.77, winning over Jim Kinnett's 8.83/153. Dyno Don ran this 77 Mustang at Indy and ran an 8.657/156.24. Confirmed by National Dragster, Nicholson family.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, November 21, 2021, 07:45:06 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Pat Musi (M) from Edison, New Jersey USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 120 ) 1979 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 2
"Del Prete & Simon" Owned by Harry Del Prete & Simon from North Miami Beach, Florida USA Crew Chief: Pat Musi
'78 Chevrolet Camaro by Don Hardy | Powered by Carbureted Gas 396 Chevrolet by Pat Musi with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.785 at NHRA Englishtown NJ 7/14/79         1/4 Mile MPH: 156.24 at NHRA Englishtown NJ 7/14/79
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 55.62, MPH 64.10    Entry is 0.99490 times average ET and 1.01211 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: Pat ran one NHRA national event in 1979, the Summernationals. He drove a Camaro there. We are assuming it was this car. He drove the Monza on the IHRA and match race trail. Pat's qualified #14 a6 8.785/156.24 and lost in round one to Lee Shepherd, 8.71/155 to 8.83/154.10.
Submitted by Super Crew, Last updated on Saturday, May 7, 2022, 08:22:53 PM by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Johnny Dowey (M) from Columbia, South Carolina USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 272 ) 1979 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 2
"Homewrecker" Owned by Johnny Dowey from Columbia, South Carolina USA Crew Chief: Johnny Dowey
'78 Ford Mustang II by Don Hardy | Powered by Carbureted Gas 351 Ford with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.680 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/10/79         1/4 Mile MPH: 155.97 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/10/79
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 68.75, MPH 62.06    Entry is 0.98301 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: Johnny qualified #8 at Gainesville at 8.680/155.97 in the former Don Nicholson car, but he did not race in round one. Lamar Walden took his place in the field. That was Johnny's only NHRA national event of the year.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Friday, January 21, 2022, 07:38:29 PM by Mike Gagnon. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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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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Photog Web 		Gordie Rivera (M) from Yuma, Arizona USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 752 ) 1979 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 7
"Gordie Rivera" Owned by Gordie Rivera from Yuma, Arizona USA Crew Chief: Gordie Rivera
'77 Chevrolet Monza by SRD Race Cars | Powered by Carbureted Gas 331 Chevrolet with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.746 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/03/79         1/4 Mile MPH: 155.97 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 60.50, MPH 62.06    Entry is 0.99049 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: Gordie qualified #11 at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals with an 8.746/155.97. In the opening round, he fouled away an 8.88 against Don Nicholson. His only other national event was the World Finals, where he qualified #11 at 8.827/154.10. He lost to Lee Shepherd in round one, 8.77/157 to 8.915/154.10.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, December 26, 2021, 03:30:00 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Norman Blake Tom Owens (M) from Cornwell Heights, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 118 ) 1979 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 1
"Tom Owens" Owned by Tom Owens from Cornwell Heights, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Dave Heitz
'79 Plymouth Arrow by Tom Smith - Wolverine Chassis | Powered by Carbureted Gas 340 Chrysler Hemi by T&S Performance with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.803 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/10/79         1/4 Mile MPH: 155.97 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/10/79
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 53.37, MPH 62.06    Entry is 0.99694 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: Tom qualified at #15 at Gainesville at 8.803/155.97. He lost in round one to Wally Booth, 8.71/155 to 8.99/152.54. He qualified #7 at the Cajun Nats at 8.83/155.17 but did not show against Randy Humphrey in round one. Those were Tom's only two NHRA national events this year. That is Dave Heitz holding the car still.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Friday, January 21, 2022, 07:52:11 PM by Richard Owens. 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
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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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© 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
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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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Photog Web 		Tom Chelbana (M) from Sunnymead, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 781 ) 1979 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 7
"Dave & Karen Smith" Owned by Dave & Karen Smith from Anaheim, California USA Crew Chief: Tom Chelbana
'79 Oldsmobile Starfire by Precisioned Speed & Marine | Powered by Carbureted Gas 403 Oldsmobile by Dave Smith with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.700 at Bakersfield CA 3/79         1/4 Mile MPH: 155.44 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 66.25, MPH 58.07    Entry is 0.98528 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: Best Engineered car at the 1979 NHRA Winternationals, where it qualified 8th at 8.731/155.44. In the first round, something broke and the car oiled down the track to a 10.04 that lost to Roy Hill's 8.82. At the Bakersfield March Meet, Tom qualified with an 8.70 but once again lost in the opening round. Due to a trailer breakdown, the team failed to make it to Gainesville for the NHRA Gatornationals. Tom attempted to qualify at Indy for the NHRA US Nationals, but his 8.839/154.63 best was good for the third alternate. At the NHRA World Finals at Ontario Motor Speedway, Chelbana's 8.83/152.02 qualified #12. In the opening round, his 8.90/152.28 lost to "Dyno Don" Nicholson's 8.78/153. He finished 22nd in the NHRA season-long points chase.
Submitted by Mike Gagnon, Last updated on Sunday, March 13, 2022, 08:24:23 PM by Ron Howard. 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
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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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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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Photog Web 		Terry Sherrill (M) from Klamath Falls, Oregon USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 656 ) 1979 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 6
"Terry Sherrill" Owned by Terry Sherrill from Klamath Falls, Oregon USA Crew Chief: Terry Sherrill
'79 Chevrolet Camaro by Willie Rells | Powered by Carbureted Gas 396 Chevrolet with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.790 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 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: Best NHRA national event times at Seattle at 8.79 At Indy He ran 8.833 155.44 which was good for the second alternate spot
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, 11:07:42 PM by Mike Gagnon.
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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
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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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Tim Marshall Jim Baker (M) from Tustin, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 711 ) 1979 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 7
"Larry Johnson" Owned by Larry Johnson from Santa Ana, California USA Crew Chief: Larry Johnson
'75 Chevrolet Camaro by Ron Butler | Powered by Carbureted Gas 427 Chevrolet by Warren Johnson with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.910 at Seattle WA 9/79         1/4 Mile MPH: 155.06 at Orange County CA 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 42.16, MPH 55.20    Entry is 1.00906 times average ET and 1.00447 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 Mike Gagnon, Last updated on Saturday, February 1, 2020, 08:31:14 PM by Jim Baker.
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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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Les Welch / Grant Bittner Collection Don Campanello (M) from Wayne, New Jersey USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 166 ) 1979 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 1
"Don Campanello" Owned by Don Campanello from Wayne, New Jersey USA Crew Chief: Don Campanello
'79 Plymouth Volare by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Carbureted Gas 340 Plymouth with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.830 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/02/79         1/4 Mile MPH: 154.90 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 50.00, MPH 54.00    Entry is 1.00000 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: Don brought out this Volare at Indy after running the Monza for most of the year. He was first alternate at 8.830/154.90. That was Don's last NHRA national event of 1979.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Friday, July 2, 2021, 10:51:38 AM by Mike Gagnon.
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Craig Harris Collection Lamar Walden (M) from Doraville, Georgia USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 222 ) 1979 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 2
"Jerome Bradford" Owned by Jerome Bradford from Hoschton, Georgia USA Crew Chief: Buford Heavy
'79 Chevrolet Camaro by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Carbureted Gas 331 Chevrolet with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.840 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 49.02, MPH 54.00    Entry is 1.00113 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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Photog Web 		Richie Zul (M) from Lindenhurst, New York USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 7) 1979 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 1
"Richie Zul" Owned by Richie Zul from Lindenhurst, New York USA Crew Chief: Richie Zul
'77 Chevrolet Camaro by SRD | Powered by Carbureted Gas 396 Chevrolet by Richie Zul - Jack Manchester with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.788 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/03/79         1/4 Mile MPH: 154.63 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 55.25, MPH 51.96    Entry is 0.99524 times average ET and 1.00168 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: Richie qualified #13 at Pomona at 8.788/154.63. he fouled against Larry Lombardo in round one, giving up a chance to take out the Jenkins car. The ETs were 8.857/157.06 to Richie's 8.856/152.28. His next and final event was Englishtown, where he qualified #15 at 8.789/154.10. He lost to Don Nicholson in round one, 8.72/155.47 to 8.82/153.52.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, December 26, 2021, 03:14:58 PM by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Jim Meyer (M) from Riverside, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 745 ) 1979 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 7
"Jim Meyer" Owned by Jim Meyer from Riverside, California USA Crew Chief: Jim Meyer
'74 Dodge Dart by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Carbureted Gas 426 Chrysler Hemi with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.770 at Seattle WA 9/23/79         1/4 Mile MPH: 154.37 at Seattle WA 9/23/79
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 57.50, MPH 50.00    Entry is 0.99320 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
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, July 18, 2021, 11:27:05 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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© Chris Kelley Billy Wash (M) from Forsan, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 420 ) 1979 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 4
"Billy Wash" Owned by Billy Wash from Forsan, Texas USA Crew Chief: Billy Wash
'78 Chevrolet Monza by Art Morrison | Powered by Carbureted Gas Chevrolet with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.770 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/30/79         1/4 Mile MPH: 154.37 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 57.50, MPH 50.00    Entry is 0.99320 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
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Notes: Wash made a splash in the short time he raced Pro Stock with the former Mardy Maltais' Monza. He qualified at Pomona at 8.777/154.37 and went even quicker at Gainesville, 8.770/154.37. However, he lost first-round at both races. Billy did not qualify at Columbus (times not reported) and pr-entered for Indy.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, May 7, 2022, 06:59:58 PM by Super Crew. Approved by Super Crew.
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Les Welch / Grant Bittner Collection Don Nicholson (M) from Atlanta, Georgia USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 205 ) 1979 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 2
"TransGo Dyno Don" Owned by Don Nicholson from Atlanta, Georgia USA Crew Chief: Don Nicholson
'77 Ford Mustang II by Don Hardy | Powered by Carbureted Gas 372 Ford by Jon Kaase with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.820 at NHRA Ontario CA 10/79         1/4 Mile MPH: 154.37 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 51.25, MPH 50.00    Entry is 0.99887 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
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, December 13, 2020, 03:19:47 PM by Danny White.
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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
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, 09:02:10 PM by Danny White.
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Michael Beach Jim Mikel (M) from New Paris, Indiana USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 369 ) 1979 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 3
"Hop Cap" Owned by Dave Bellman from Mishawaka, Indiana USA Crew Chief: Dave Bellman
'77 Chevrolet Monza by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Carbureted Gas 331 Chevrolet with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.885 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/02/79         1/4 Mile MPH: 154.10 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 44.61, MPH 48.40    Entry is 1.00623 times average ET and 0.99825 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: The team was the fourth alternate at NHRA Indy at 8.885/154.10. That was their only NHRA national event this year. Michael Beach photo from Martin, MI, 1979 (far lane). Also ran 8.90 at Martin.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, November 21, 2021, 07:45:04 PM by Mike Gagnon.
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© Tom Kasch Wyman Barnett (M) from Norcross, Georgia USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 207 ) 1979 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 2
"Barnett Race Cars" Owned by Wyman Barnett from Norcross, Georgia USA Crew Chief: Wyman Barnett
'79 Plymouth Arrow by Barnett Race Cars | Powered by Carbureted Gas 396 Chrysler Hemi by Barnett Automotive with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.970 at Bradenton FL 1979         1/4 Mile MPH: 154.10 at Bradenton FL 1979
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 36.28, MPH 48.40    Entry is 1.01586 times average ET and 0.99825 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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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, 08:54:44 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Jean Batteux (M) from Oakland, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 787 ) 1979 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 7
"Jean Batteux" Owned by Jean Batteux from Oakland, California USA Crew Chief: Jean Batteux
'78 Ford Pinto by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Carbureted Gas 366 Ford with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.780 at NHRA Seattle WA 9/23/79         1/4 Mile MPH: 154.00 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 56.25, MPH 47.81    Entry is 0.99434 times average ET and 0.99760 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: Qualified on the bump at Bandimere 1979 at 9.53/142.63. Lost round one to Kevin Rotty, 9.34 to 9.58/140.18. Jean went to Seattle for the NHRA Fallnationals, where his 8.82/153.32 qualified on the "bump" for the sixteen-car field. He improved to 8.780/152.54 in the opening round of competition, but it wasn't enough to beat Joe Satmary's 8.65/155.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, August 12, 2021, 08:29:58 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Brad Yuill (M) from Sparks, Nevada USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 725 ) 1979 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 7
"Dick Landy" Owned by Dick Landy from Northridge, California USA Crew Chief: Mike Landy
'79 Dodge Omni by Willie Rells | Powered by Carbureted Gas 342 Chrysler W-2 by Dick Landy with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.675 at NHRA Seattle WA 9/23/79         1/4 Mile MPH: 153.84 at NHRA Seattle WA 9/22/79
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 69.37, MPH 46.86    Entry is 0.98245 times average ET and 0.99657 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: AKA Landy's Dodge. This was a small block. Debuted late in the year, qualifying #15 at Seattle at 8.810/153.06. He lost to Don Nicholson in round one, No Time for Don, but an incredible 8.67/153.84 for Brad. We need confirmation on that one! Qualified on the bump at the FInals at 8.880/153.32. Brad lost to Lee Hunter in round one, 8.86 to 8.97.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Friday, July 2, 2021, 10:07:19 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Roger Denney (M) from Grimes, Iowa USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 575 ) 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: 8.920 at NHRA D5 Marion SD 1979         1/4 Mile MPH: 153.58 at NHRA D5 Marion SD 1979
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 45.32    Entry is 1.01019 times average ET and 0.99488 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: Leal also drove the car for Denney. Photo from Gatornationals, where the car ran as A/FX. Roger was runner-up at the Brainerd NHRA Division 5 race. He beat Gene Fasching's 9.03/148 with an 8.92/152.02 in the semifinals before losing to John Hagen's 8.82/155 in the final with a 9.00/149.50.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, August 12, 2021, 08:33:25 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.

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