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Cliff Brown (M) from Lockport, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 366 ) 1970 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3
"Brown & Sullivan" Owned by Cliff Brown & Sullivan from Lockport, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Cliff Brown & Sullivan
Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 6.574 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 220.00 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 1970 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 81.48, MPH 52.71    Entry is 0.95691 times average ET and 1.00475 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1970 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.400 ET, 238.15 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.660 ET, 174.00 MPH   
1970 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.870 ET, 218.96 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.035 ET, 160.70 MPH
1970 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.370 ET, 204.11 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.410 ET, 149.56 MPH
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, October 3, 2015, 02:37:24 PM by Freddie Young. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Ron Dilley Andrew Cowin (M) from Chiswick, New South Wales Australia   (Comp Nr/Finish: 835 ) 2000 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TA, Class: TF, Div: 8
"K&N Highflow Air Filters" Owned by Graeme Cowin from Chiswick, New South Wales Australia Crew Chief: Richard Hogan
99 Dragster by Dave Uyehara | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 496 Keith Black Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.610 at NHRA Maple Grove PA 9/00         1/4 Mile MPH: 317.87 at NHRA Maple Grove PA 9/00
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 2000 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 81.48, MPH 80.58    Entry is 0.95425 times average ET and 1.06525 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
2000 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.480 ET, 330.23 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.440 ET, 0.00 MPH   
2000 Average: 1/4 Mile: 4.831 ET, 298.40 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.469 ET, 0.00 MPH
2000 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.331 ET, 270.41 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.799 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, August 14, 2021, 05:53:32 PM by Jim Hawkins.
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David Baca (M) from Concord, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 13) 2007 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 4
"Powers/Matco Tools" Owned by David Powers from Houston, Texas USA Crew Chief: Lee Beard
'07 Dragster by Murf McKinney | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 TFX Hemi by Lee Beard with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.523 at NHRA Pomona CA 10/07         1/4 Mile MPH: 329.50 at NHRA Pomona CA 10/07
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 2007 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 81.47, MPH 82.62    Entry is 0.96275 times average ET and 1.04826 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
2007 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.420 ET, 337.58 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.100 ET, 275.22 MPH   
2007 Average: 1/4 Mile: 4.698 ET, 314.33 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.255 ET, 257.45 MPH
2007 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.198 ET, 284.09 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.585 ET, 233.75 MPH
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Thursday, January 6, 2022, 09:13:57 AM by Jim Hawkins.
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Thomas Nagy Dwight Salisbury (M) from Northridge, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 797 ) 1974 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7
"Salisbury's Stake" Owned by Dwight Salisbury from Northridge, California USA Crew Chief: Dwight Salisbury
Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 417 Donovan Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.973 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/01/74         1/4 Mile MPH: 236.22 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/01/74
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1974 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 81.44, MPH 68.41    Entry is 0.94810 times average ET and 1.03153 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1974 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.780 ET, 248.61 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.000 ET, 184.80 MPH   
1974 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.300 ET, 229.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.360 ET, 176.12 MPH
1974 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.820 ET, 211.54 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.690 ET, 163.21 MPH
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Notes: Pomona 5.973 was the 12th entry into the Cragar Five-Second Club. It was the #2 qualifier as well. Unfortunately, Dwight fouled against Don Garlits in round one. He also ran 6.288/222.22 at Indy 1974 (#29 qualifier). Dwight upset Jim Bucher with a massive holeshot in round one, 6.270/215.31 to 6.164/232.55. He shut off against Gaines Markley in round two. Those were Dwight's only two NHRA national events this year. He ran 6.10 at Pomona WCS. The photo from the 1974 NHRA US Nationals, Indianapolis Raceway Park. | Dwight qualified #11 with a 6.31/220.58 at the AHRA Winternationals, but he broke the engine and could not run; the first alternate, Dick LaHaie, replaced him. His 5.973/236.22 qualified #2 at Pomona, but he fouled against Don Garlits in the first round. He was the defending champion for the Bakersfield March Meet. But in '74, he failed to qualify for the 32 car field. On his first qualifying attempt, he broke a rear end. The race was postponed a week due to rain, and he ran 6.61 to qualify for the field briefly. On a last-ditch qualifying attempt, he threw a blower belt. Shortly after that (March 2, 3), he was at Irwindale for the Fox Hunt race. His 6.49 qualified on the "bump" for an eight-car car show. He and Gary Hazen had a great race in the opening round that saw Dwight's 6.42/226 defeat Gary's 6.42/222. He ran an easy 7.21/167.59 in the semifinal to beat a tire-shaking, Tom McEwen. Unfortunately, he lost to upstart Frank Prock in the final. He ran at Fremont on March 31 for the AHRA Northern Nationals. Dwight beat an out-of-shape Arley Langlo in the first round, but a 6.34 in the second round lost to James Warren's 6.26. On April 6, OCIR had 42 Top Fuel cars trying to qualify for sixteen spots for the AHRA Grand American. Dwight's 6.30 qualified #3. He made it into the second round before being beat by Dan Richins' 6.49. The NHRA Division 7 Opener at Pomona was an unusual twelve-car show. Salisbury's 6.10/233.16 qualified #3. He beat Bob Noice in the first round, with a 6.33, but he lost to Ray Church in the next round when his two-speed transmission failed to shift. Dwight was back at Irwindale for the third annual T-Shirt Night event. He qualified for the sixteen-car show, but he lost to eventual winner James Warren in the first round. He competed at the PDA Championships at OCIR but lost early.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, January 1, 2022, 01:54:22 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Handout, Glenn Barbis Jr. Collection Dennis Forcelle (M) from Bear Lake, Minnesota USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 501 / 8) 1989 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 5
"Simpatico Racing" Owned by Dennis Forcelle from Bear Lake, Minnesota USA Crew Chief: Larry Frazier
'88 Dragster by Al Swindahl | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.068 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/04/89         1/4 Mile MPH: 278.37 at NHRA Seattle WA 9/89
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1989 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 81.42, MPH 68.52    Entry is 0.95263 times average ET and 1.03618 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1989 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.919 ET, 294.88 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1989 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.320 ET, 268.65 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1989 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.820 ET, 245.57 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Dennis ran a 5.06/277.69 to qualify #4 at Pomona for the Winternationals. In the first round, he ran a 5.09/277.26 to beat Robert Reehl's 5.18/250. He then beat Gary Beck's 5.40/258 in the second round with a 5.11/269.54. A semifinal pass of 5.18/262.54 lost to Gary Ormsby's 5.05/278. At the Supernationals, he qualified #15 just making the show. Unfortunately, he lost in the first round. At Gainesville, for the Gatornationals, Forcelle used a 5.16 to qualify #9. He met low qualifier Joe Amato in the first round, and beat him with a 5.15 to Joe's 5.17. He lost to Darrell Gwynn in the second round. The Southern Nationals was the next stop on the NHRA tour, and once again, Dennis qualified in the top half of the field with his 5.20/255.17 holding position #7. He improved to a first-round 5.17/272.06 to beat Pat Dakin, but against Lori Johns in the second round, a quicker 5.21/270.27 lost to her 5.22/273. Race five on the schedule saw the tour at Memphis for the Mid-South Nationals. Forcelle qualified #11 with a 5.16/273.55 but lost in the first round, to Gwynn. Darrell had Dennis' number as at the next event, the Cajun Nationals, Forcelle qualified #4 with a 5.16/272.64 and beat Hank Endres in the first round, before losing to Gwynn's 5.23/271 in the second round with a quicker 5.22. Things went better at the Springnationals, where Dennis qualified #13 with a 5.17/272.89, setting up a first-round race against Darrell. Gwynn smoked the tires in that race, and Dennis ran a 5.29/275 for the win. In round two against Ormsby, it was his turn to smoke the hides, and he watched Gary run a 5.12 for the win. The tour then traveled to Canada for the eighth race of the season, the Grandnationals. A 5.21/270.10 qualified #6 and a 5.27/268.09 beat Connie Kalitta's 5.45/270 in the first round. In the second round, an off pace 5.40/267.53 lost to Ormsby's 5.18/278. He jumped ship and raced at the IHRA Northern Nationals at Milan on July 2. He did quite well. In the first round, his 5.29/271.87 beat low qualifier Endres who smoked the tires, and a semifinal 5.36/268.43 beat a tire-smoking Jack Ostrander. In the final, he was paired against Gene Snow. Another good run of 5.29/273.58 by Dennis lost to the "Snowman's" 5.25/275. It was back to the NHRA fold the following week (July 9 for the Summernationals at Englishtown. A 5.19/277.69 qualified #10. He beat Amato in the first round, before losing a close one to Eddie Hill in the second round, where they both ran 5.18's. It was then on to the thin air of Denver for the Mile High Nationals. Dennis used a 5.33/255.60 to qualify #6. He beat Toepke in the first round, but a 5.41 in the second round lost to eventual winner Amato who ran a 5.28/264. Dennis' next stop was the California Nationals, where a 5.11/274.89 qualified #6. He lost to Jim Head in the first round. He did a bit better at the Seafair Nationals at Seattle. He used a 5.13/278.37 to qualify #8, and he got past Robert Reehl's 5.24/266 in the first round, with a 5.28/269.78. He lost to Frank Cook in the second round. At the Northstar Nationals, he qualified in the dreaded #9 spot (5.24/263.92), setting up a first-round meeting with the low qualifier, Dick LaHaie, but in that race, Dick smoked the tires while Forcelle moved on with a 5.24/269.78. He lost in the second round to Snow. At the US Nationals, Dennis hit a bit of a slow streak; his best of 5.15/270.18 failed to qualify for the field. Then at Maple Grove for the Keystone Nationals, a 5.27/262.16 was only good for the #15 spot on the grid. Against Frank Bradley in the first round, he had a rear-end break putting him out of the show. The next race was the Chief Nationals at the Texas Motorplex. Dennis qualified #14 with a 5.09/270.10. He lost to Mike Brotherton in the first round. Dennis's best NHRA times were the 5.0689 from Pomona and the 278.37 from Seattle. The Drag Racing List Volume 5, Number 1, Winter 89/90 had 279.06. That was not an NHRA speed. Perhaps from IHRA?
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Friday, January 7, 2022, 07:06:29 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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John Smith (M) from Williamston, South Carolina USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 241 ) 2002 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 2
"Prestone" Owned by Virgil Hartman from Williamston, South Carolina USA Crew Chief: John Smith
'01 Dragster by Murf McKinney | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 TFX Hemi by Virgil Hartman with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.609 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/01/02         1/4 Mile MPH: 315.64 at NHRA Memphis TN 9/21/02
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 2002 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 81.35, MPH 71.16    Entry is 0.95405 times average ET and 1.04000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
2002 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.477 ET, 332.18 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.130 ET, 265.00 MPH   
2002 Average: 1/4 Mile: 4.831 ET, 303.50 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.326 ET, 241.54 MPH
2002 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.331 ET, 275.03 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.656 ET, 219.74 MPH
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, November 7, 2021, 09:23:16 PM by Jim Hawkins.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Pete Robinson (M) from Atlanta, Georgia USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 201 ) 1967 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 2
"Tinker Toy V" Owned by Pete Robinson from Atlanta, Georgia USA Crew Chief: Pete Robinson
Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 427 Ford with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 6.920 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 219.52 at Union Grove WI 5/67
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1967 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 81.35, MPH 68.77    Entry is 0.94925 times average ET and 1.03177 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1967 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.700 ET, 230.76 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.050 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1967 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.290 ET, 212.76 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.303 ET, 0.00 MPH
1967 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.880 ET, 196.83 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.633 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Robinson was very well-liked in the racing community. He would often help a fellow competitor, even at a match race. More than a few drivers said that if they had to lose to anyone, losing to Pete made it a little easier. He went into the '67 season strong after winning the '66 NHRA World Finals with a track record 7.19. Ford was so happy with the win that they gave him a new Mustang. So Pete started the season in Jan at the AHRA Winternationals. His 7.90 qualified #23, and in the opening round of eliminations, he laid a giant holeshot on Danny Ongais that saw Pete's 7.81 beat Ongais' 7.63 to the stripe. He got crossed up and shut down in the next round, losing to John Mulligan's 7.53. At Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, a 7.411/203.16 qualified #18. Robinson was very weight conscious. All his dragsters were lightened wherever possible and then some. His car was the lightest Top Fuel dragster at Pomona; it weighed 1,130 lbs. In round one, he beat Tommy Ivo's 7.44/206 with a 7.33/205.00. In round two, he improved to 7.26/201.78 to beat John Edmunds' 7.58/164. Round three saw him get off the line first, and his 7.34/201.78 beat Jerry Ruth's oh-so-close 7.35/214. He matched up with the only other Ford-powered car in the field in the semifinals, Connie Kalitta's. But for the second race in a row, Pete's car got out of shape, and he shut off, giving eventual winner Kalitta the win at 7.23/215 while Robinson rolled through at 8.65/153.58. At the Bakersfield March Meet, he again made it into the semifinals before fouling against Mike Snively in the "Hawaiian." Pete's best run there was a second-round 7.24. Robinson set a new NHRA Top Fuel record at the first Division 2 race on April 1 at Phenix City Dragway with a 7.08 national record. Unfortunately, he didn't win the race. In the first round, he got an odd-lot single for being the low qualifier, but he fouled against Bill Mullins in the semifinals. On April 30, Pete was in Connecticut for a best of three match against Ivo. Tommy won the first race with a 7.91/196 over Pete's off-pace 8.33/196, but the SOHC-powered dragster came back to win the next two races and the match with ETs of 7.64/193.12 and 7.55/199.10. Ivo's best was a 7.78/202. On May 14, Robinson won the NHRA Division 2 race at Palmetto, NC. A final round 7.10/198.66 beat a fouling Harmon Caldwell. Earlier, he had set a 6.97 track record and had run a Top Speed of 218.44. His speed was a personal best (to this point), being six mph faster than he had ever run before. He met fellow Ford campaigner Tom Hoover for a best of three match at Minneapolis on May 21. Pete won the match two straight with runs of 7.45/216.34 and a track record 7.36 at 206.85. Hoover's best was 7.50/214. He took a big win at Union Grove's Drag Racing Olympics. It was a sixteen-car show, and he ran 7.69/195.62, 7.75/195.65, and 7.57/187 to reach the final. In the final, he faced Kalitta. Robinson ran 7.17 at a track record 219.52 to get the victory over Conrad's 7.61/195. At the end of July, Pete was at Irwindale testing some tires. On one of his runs, the dragster ended up flipping at 222 mph. Robinson suffered a compound fracture in his arm and a broken shoulder. He was out of the driver's seat until the following year. In the meantime, he hired Steve Carbone to shoe his ride. Pete was the last record-holder using a Ford motor, and he won NHRA Division 2 in 1967. Where was the 6.92 run?
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Friday, January 28, 2022, 08:20:24 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Bud Dabler (M) from Lynwood, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1967 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7
"Atlas Oil Tool Special" Owned by John Bateman from Lynwood, California USA Crew Chief: John Bateman
Dragster by Woody Gilmore | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 6.920 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 205.00 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 1967 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 81.35, MPH 26.13    Entry is 0.94925 times average ET and 0.96353 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1967 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.700 ET, 230.76 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.050 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1967 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.290 ET, 212.76 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.303 ET, 0.00 MPH
1967 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.880 ET, 196.83 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.633 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: On 9/02/1967, raced in first side-by-side six-second race (vs. McEwen) at Indy (McEwen won).
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, November 26, 2012, 12:12:12 AM by Super Crew.
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Alan Bradshaw (M) from Carson City, Nevada USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 530 ) 2008 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 7
"Vis Viva" Owned by Dexter Tuttle from Colton, California USA Crew Chief:
'08 Dragster by Murf McKinney | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 TFX Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.524 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/10/08         1/4 Mile MPH: 327.59 at NHRA Bristol TN 2008
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 2008 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 81.29, MPH 78.51    Entry is 0.96296 times average ET and 1.04218 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
2008 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.420 ET, 337.58 MPH    1000 Ft. 3.771 ET, 318.92 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.100 ET, 275.22 MPH   
2008 Average: 1/4 Mile: 4.698 ET, 314.33 MPH 1000 Ft. 3.865 ET, 311.49 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.255 ET, 257.45 MPH
2008 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.198 ET, 284.09 MPH 1000 Ft. 4.285 ET, 280.96 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.585 ET, 233.75 MPH
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Notes: Low qualifier at 2008 Gatornationals with a 4.547.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, April 23, 2023, 09:48:35 AM by Super Crew.
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© Tom West, Replicas West Doug Kalitta (M) from Ann Arbor, Michigan USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 2008 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3
"Mac Tools" Owned by Connie Kalitta from Ypsilanti, Michigan USA Crew Chief: Connie Kalitta
'05 Dragster by Attac | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.524 at NHRA Madison IL 5/03/08         1/4 Mile MPH: 327.59 at NHRA Joliet IL 6/07/08
1000 FT ET: 3.815 at NHRA Dinwiddie VA 10/11/08    1000 FT MPH: 311.20 at NHRA Memphis TN 2008
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 2008 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 81.29, MPH 78.51    Entry is 0.96296 times average ET and 1.04218 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 76.59, MPH 49.53 Entry is 0.98706 times average ET and 0.99907 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
2008 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.420 ET, 337.58 MPH    1000 Ft. 3.771 ET, 318.92 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.100 ET, 275.22 MPH   
2008 Average: 1/4 Mile: 4.698 ET, 314.33 MPH 1000 Ft. 3.865 ET, 311.49 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.255 ET, 257.45 MPH
2008 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.198 ET, 284.09 MPH 1000 Ft. 4.285 ET, 280.96 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.585 ET, 233.75 MPH
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, July 10, 2022, 01:30:40 AM by Jim Hawkins.
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© Tom Kasch Jim Paoli (M) from Springfield, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 300 ) 1970 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3
"Yankee Packrat" Owned by Jim Paoli from Springfield, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Jim Paoli
'70 Dragster by Don Garlits | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 KB Iron Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 6.576 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 226.13 at NHRA Gainesville FL 2/15/70
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1970 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 81.27, MPH 68.68    Entry is 0.95721 times average ET and 1.03275 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1970 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.400 ET, 238.15 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.660 ET, 174.00 MPH   
1970 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.870 ET, 218.96 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.035 ET, 160.70 MPH
1970 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.370 ET, 204.11 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.410 ET, 149.56 MPH
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Notes: Won Division 3 1970-71. Garlits chassis with Al Bergler nose piece. Ran 6.74 at St. Louis. The best NHRA national event ET was 6.590. Where was the 6.576 run? | Jim was the last of 19 qualifiers to run a six to qualify for the 32 car field at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals at 6.999. Unfortunately, he lost to eventual winner Larry Dixon in the first round, 6.88/209 to 7.10/210.77. He did much better at Gainesville on February 15 for the NHRA Gatornationals. A 6.704/222.22 qualified #3 in the sixteen-car field, and an opening-round 6.776/217.39 beat Bob Bofysil. Jim singled with a 7.12/158 in round two when Fred Forkner failed to show in time, and in the semifinals, he got around low qualifier Don Garlits with a 6.83/158 when Garlits had his transmission break. In the final, he faced Dave Chenevert in Robert Anderson's car, and he was late off the line, giving Dave the victory with a 6.74/231 over his quicker 6.613/226.13. Paoli was back at Gainesville at the end of May for the NHRA Division 2 race. He soloed with a 6.87/207.84 in the first round, but his 'chute fell out in the semifinals and slowed him to a 7.90 loss against Preston Davis. At Dallas for the NHRA Springnationals, he qualified #11 (times unknown), but he lost to Eddie Taylor in the first round, on a holeshot, 6.79/196 to 6.769/218.44. He qualified #13 at the NHRA Summernationals at York, 6.975/222.22. In round one, he beat Marshell Love, 6.859/223.32 (Top Speed of the Meet) to 7.04/212. A foul ended his day in round two, and he shut off to 7.62/116, sending Jim Nicoll on. The 6.59 qualified #9 at Indy (speed unknown), and he ran 6.67/199.55 to beat Bob Williams' close 6.74/214 in round one. Jim shut off to a 17 second run against Brian Budd in round two. Jim qualified #8 at the World Finals at Dallas (times unavailable) and best Gary Cochran in round one, 6.76/194.33 to 6.92/210.77. In round two, he fouled against Gary Biggers, tossing out an excellent 6.62 as Biggers coasted to an 8.20 win.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Friday, September 17, 2021, 07:52:48 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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© Rick Howard Paul Romine (M) from Indianapolis, Indiana USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 337 ) 1997 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3
"Car Quest/Prolong" Owned by Paul Romine from Indianapolis, Indiana USA Crew Chief: Clayton Harris
'97 Dragster by Murf McKinney | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 497 TFX Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.709 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/04/97         1/4 Mile MPH: 303.54 at IHRA Norwalk OH 8/97
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 1997 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 81.21, MPH 71.53    Entry is 0.94940 times average ET and 1.04824 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
1997 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.558 ET, 322.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.440 ET, 237.86 MPH   
1997 Average: 1/4 Mile: 4.960 ET, 289.57 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.469 ET, 225.97 MPH
1997 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.460 ET, 263.05 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.799 ET, 207.05 MPH
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Notes: 1997 IHRA Northern Nats, Stanton, MI. Qualified No. 1 at 4.90/268.89. Defeated Jack Ostrander and Danny Dunn before losing to Doug Herbert (even though Paul ran an improved 4.80/291.07). Best qualified NHRA speed was 301.1 at Indy 97.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, August 28, 2021, 01:31:49 PM by Matt Davis. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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John Kilburg Bob Vandergriff (M) from Cumming, Georgia USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 2004 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 2
"Vandergriff Racing" Owned by Bob Vandergriff from Cumming, Georgia USA Crew Chief: Rob Flynn
'00 Dragster by Murf McKinney | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 498 TFX Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.549 at NHRA Columbus OH 6/12/04         1/4 Mile MPH: 322.58 at NHRA Columbus OH 6/12/04
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 2004 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 81.19, MPH 76.87    Entry is 0.95507 times average ET and 1.04911 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
2004 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.420 ET, 335.57 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
2004 Average: 1/4 Mile: 4.763 ET, 307.48 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
2004 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.263 ET, 278.27 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Wednesday, November 2, 2011, 08:33:51 PM by John Kilburg. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Ed Kilburg Steve Carbone (M) from Downey, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1969 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7
"Creitz & Donovan" Owned by Bob Creitz & Ed Donovan from Downey, California USA Crew Chief: Bob Creitz
Dragster by Don Long | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 1958 Chrysler Hemi by Bob Creitz with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 6.615 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 8/31/69         1/4 Mile MPH: 221.76 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 8/31/69
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 1969 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 81.13, MPH 57.29    Entry is 0.94907 times average ET and 1.01279 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
1969 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.400 ET, 238.15 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.660 ET, 174.00 MPH   
1969 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.970 ET, 218.96 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.035 ET, 160.70 MPH
1969 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.540 ET, 202.41 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.410 ET, 149.56 MPH
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Notes: Won PHR Top Fuel 1969. Also 6.88 at Bakersfield March Meet 3/69 and 6.99 at Riverside Hot Rod Magazine Championship. | Steve lost to Bennie Osborn in the first round, at the AHRA Winternationals and then traveled to Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals where the team failed to qualify. They did much better on February 9 when a 6.94 qualified second at OCIR's second All-Pro race. 35 cars tried to get into the eight-car show. An easy 7.94 advanced when Jeep Hampshire fouled in the first round, and Osborn did likewise in the semifinal, putting Steve in the final. Larry Dixon's 7.24/220 beat his 7.52/216.34 in the final giving the team runner-up money. At the Bakersfield March Meet, a first-round 6.94/218.66 beat a tire-smoking Don Garlits. In round two, John Mulligan lost a blower advancing Steve into the third round where he was to face Dwight Salisbury, Dwight had won his second round race, but had also lost a blower and was unable to repair in time so Steve singled into the semifinal where Dave Babler's 6.96/213 nipped Carbone's 6.96/220.04. On March 16, a 6.99 qualified seventh at the HRM Championships. James Warren fouled against him in the first round, and in the second a 6.80 (Low ET) at 218.97 beat Hank Clark. In round three, another strong run at 6.81/218.97 beat an ailing Stan Shiroma. In the semis he met Don Prudhomme and Don's 7.16/220 was no match for Steve's 6.82/220.58. In the final, he went up in smoke and lost to Dixon's 7.23/205. Another strong run came on March 29, at the final OCIR All-Pro race. A 6.94/206.88 qualified second, and a first-round 6.95/218.44 that beat Dixon's 7.15/203 felt good. He beat Kelly Brown in the semis before meeting Prudhomme in the final. Once again Steve took runner-up honors as the Snake beat him in the final. The next day (March 30), a 7.39 qualified sixth at the Sacramento Top Fuel Championships, but Gary Ormsby's 7.29 beat his off pace 7.60 in the first round. On April 20, NHRA held a South Central Pro Fuel Dragster Circuit race at Amarillo. It was an eight-car show and Steve ran 7.08 over Bryan Teal in the first round, and in the semifinal, Jimmy Nix fouled against him. In the final, he set a 6.99 track record while beating Junior Collins for all the marbles. At the LaPlace Division 4 race on April 27, Steve lost to Dan Rightsell in the first round. The team had an interesting day on May 11 at Tulsa for the second Division 4 race. In qualifying, Steve pulled a gigantic wheelstand that damaged the front end and wrecked the body of their dragster. The team thrashed and repaired the car, running a 7.02 to qualify first. Steve went on to beat Bennie Osborn in the final with a track record 6.87. At the third Division 4 race on May 18 at Corpus Christi, he won his first-round race over Floyd Head, but he slept against Pete Robinson in round two. Pete's 7.42 beat Steve's much quicker 7.24. The team ran well at US 131 Martin, Mich., for a UDRA race on May 30. A first-round 6.89/203.46 beat Jim Lutz and a 6.92/215.20 beat Ron Colson's 6.96/214. But he shut off just a little too early in the semifinals letting Don Cook's 6.87/216 get past his 6.90/197.36. On June 8, the team was at Bristol for the AHRA Springnationals. Carbone qualified #1 with a 6.79, but smoked the tires to a 7.31 first-round loss to Prudhomme's 6.96. A week later (June 15) they went to Dallas for the NHRA Springnationals. A best of 6.98/201.79 failed to make the 32 car show. The team rebounded by winning the Cecil County East-West meet the following week on June 21. It was an eight-car show. It didn't start so well when Steve fouled in the first round, but his opponent Bub Reese got off the track and was disqualified. Carbone was reinstated and made the best of it by running a 6.94/201.78 over a fouling Tom McEwen in the semifinal. In the final, he faced John Mulligan. Carbone set a track record 6.67 to win the event over a motor blowing Mulligan at 8.85/92.
Submitted by Freddie Young, Last updated on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, 06:52:38 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Cliff Zink (M) from Crown Point, Indiana USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1969 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3
"Shawfrank & Wakefield" Owned by Dick Shawfrank & Wakefield from Des Plaines, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Dick Shawfrank & Wakefield
'69 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 6.615 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 212.76 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 1969 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 81.13, MPH 31.65    Entry is 0.94907 times average ET and 0.97168 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
1969 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.400 ET, 238.15 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.660 ET, 174.00 MPH   
1969 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.970 ET, 218.96 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.035 ET, 160.70 MPH
1969 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.540 ET, 202.41 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.410 ET, 149.56 MPH
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Notes: Shawfrank Engineering. was it Shawfrank & Taylor?
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, October 3, 2015, 10:13:31 PM by Bob Rogers.
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© Rob Potter Jack Ostrander (M) from Waterford, Michigan USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 300 ) 1992 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 1
"Rocky Mountain Express" Owned by Billy Lynch & Jack Ostrander from Stoughton, Massachusetts USA Crew Chief: Jack Ostrander
'91 Dragster by Al Swindahl | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 JP-1 Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.904 at NHRA Ennis TX 10/17/92         1/4 Mile MPH: 288.00 at NHRA Pomona CA 10/31/92
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1992 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 81.11, MPH 72.07    Entry is 0.95969 times average ET and 1.03907 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1992 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.779 ET, 301.70 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1992 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.110 ET, 277.17 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1992 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.610 ET, 252.47 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Jack was in New York in the first week of July for the IHRA Empire Nationals. His 5.44/263.31 qualified #7, and he improved to 5.27/276.49 in the opening round to beat alternate Steve Litton's 5.52/254. Unfortunately, he hurt some parts and could not return for his semi-final race against Eddie Hill. The following week he was at Englishtown for the NHRA Summernationals. A 5.09/283.01 qualified #15, and he ran a career-best (to this point) 5.04 at 274.80 in the first round to beat a tire-smoking Kenny Bernstein. The car broke a rear end in round two, and he had to watch Cory McClenathan solo into the semi-final at 5.01/281. Near the end of the month, he was in Denver for the NHRA Mile High Nationals. He qualified on the "bump" for the sixteen-car field with a 5.38/267.61. Ed McCulloch's 5.05/271 in the first round sent his 6.00/164.47 home early. Shortly after that, he was at Sonoma for the NHRA California Nationals. A 5.08/280.63 qualified #13, but McCulloch dropped him in the first round again. He improved on his best at Seattle for the NHRA Northwest Nationals, where a 5.03/280.81 qualified #12. Jack qualified on the bump at the 1992 US Nats at 5.066. Jim Hawkins' DragStats confirm ET and speed. He hit bests of 4.904 at Ennis Fall and 288.00 at the World Finals. Photo from Bristol, TN, 1992.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, June 13, 2022, 05:20:35 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Don Garlits (M) from Tampa, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 204 ) 1960 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 2
"Don's Speed Shop/Swamp Rat 1-B" Owned by Don Garlits from Tampa, Florida USA Crew Chief: Don Garlits
'57 Dragster by Don Garlits | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 454 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 8.230 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 204.00 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 1960 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 81.07, MPH 98.89    Entry is 0.94925 times average ET and 1.13333 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1960 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.962 ET, 204.54 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1960 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.670 ET, 180.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1960 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.378 ET, 166.41 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Used 392 Chrysler and 331 Chevy. Topped the Drag News Top 10 list on 5/21/60. Listed on 1972 poster showing speed milestones for having been the fastest in 1960 at 190.27. We need to validate the 8.23/204 numbers.
Submitted by Thomas De Lello, Last updated on Saturday, March 7, 2020, 07:01:39 PM by Ron Thums.
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Art Malone (M) from Lutz, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1960 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 2
"Don's Speed Shop/Swamp Rat 1-B" Owned by Don Garlits from Tampa, Florida USA Crew Chief: Don Garlits
'57 Dragster by Don Garlits | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 454 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 8.230 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 187.00 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 1960 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 81.07, MPH 64.26    Entry is 0.94925 times average ET and 1.03889 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1960 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.962 ET, 204.54 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1960 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.670 ET, 180.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1960 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.378 ET, 166.41 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Car was revamped to fit the taller Malone after Garlits temporarily retired from driving following a mid-year car fire. Oft-reworked car was re-christened Swamp Rat 1-B. - RT
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, March 2, 2013, 12:55:08 AM by Ron Thums.
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© David Oakes Dave Uyehara (M) from Santa Clara, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 766 ) 1978 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7
"Good, Bad & Ugly" Owned by Henry Velasco, Lee Cohen & Dick Oswald from Anaheim, California USA Crew Chief: Henry Velasco
'78 Dragster by Dave Uyehara | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.820 at NHRA Ontario CA 10/07/78         1/4 Mile MPH: 250.00 at NHRA Ontario CA 10/07/78
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1978 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 81.05, MPH 87.04    Entry is 0.95098 times average ET and 1.06947 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1978 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.990 ET, 200.00 MPH   
1978 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.120 ET, 233.76 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.090 ET, 198.00 MPH
1978 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.620 ET, 216.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.420 ET, 183.22 MPH
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Notes: Dave was at Sacramento on June 18 for the NHRA Division Seven race. He qualified #3 for the twelve-car field with a 6.01/233.17. An opening round 6.02/233.17 beat Jim Murphy's 6.32/208. In round two, he soloed with a 5.94/232.56 when Shorty Leventon failed to show. In the semifinals, he picked up to 5.90 (Low ET) at 236.23 to beat the always tough James Warren, who lost with a 6.21/182. He faced Larry Sutton in the final and ran another 5.90 at 235.61 for the victory over Larry's 6.23/212. The team debuted on the NHRA tour at Indy in a big way. They qualified #1 at 5.840/246.57, which held up as Low ET and Top Speed. Dave lost a close one to Don Garlits in round three. He ran 5.96/245.23 at Seattle for Low qualifier, Low ET and Top Speed. He was runner up there to Rob Bruins. Dave was the sixth member of the NHRA 250 mph Club on October 7, 1978, at the Ontario World Finals with a 5.820/250.00 #2 qualifying effort. He shared Top Speed with Gary Beck, who had run 5.763/250.00 before him. Rob Bruins took a close 5.95 to 5.98 win over Dave in round two. This 250 mph run is often mistakenly credited at Ontario 1979.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, July 4, 2022, 01:34:41 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Don Garlits (M) from Ocala, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 204 ) 1989 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 7
"Performance Automotive Warehouse Inc." Owned by Shirley Muldowney from Northridge, California USA Crew Chief: John Muldowney
'88 Dragster by Al Swindahl | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.071 at NHRA Ennis TX 10/07/89         1/4 Mile MPH: 287.81 at NHRA Ennis TX 10/07/89
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1989 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 81.04, MPH 86.52    Entry is 0.95320 times average ET and 1.07132 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1989 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.919 ET, 294.88 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1989 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.320 ET, 268.65 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1989 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.820 ET, 245.57 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: In an effort to grab the last slot in the Cragar 4-second Club Shirley Muldowney let her former arch-rival "Big Daddy" Don Garlits make a pass in her Pink Performance Automotive Warehouse top fuel dragster.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, June 27, 2022, 11:45:21 PM by John Bockelman.
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John Kilburg Pat Dakin (M) from New Carlisle, Ohio USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 303 ) 1993 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3
"Commercial Metal Fabrication" Owned by G.L. Rupp & Pat Dakin from Dayton, Ohio USA Crew Chief: G.L. Rupp
'88 Dragster by Don Long | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.894 at NHRA Topeka KS 10/02/93         1/4 Mile MPH: 300.40 at Bradenton FL 12/05/93
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 1993 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 81.03, MPH 86.57    Entry is 0.95773 times average ET and 1.08081 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
1993 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.762 ET, 308.64 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1993 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.110 ET, 277.94 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1993 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.610 ET, 253.17 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: ET confirmed by Jim Hawkins' DragStats. Best NHRA speed 297.71 mph at Ennis Fall 93. Photo from 1993 NHRA Springnationals, Columbus, Ohio.
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Jim Bucher (M) from Cincinnati, Ohio USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 357 ) 1973 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3
"Kenner's SSP" Owned by Jim Bucher from Cincinnati, Ohio USA Crew Chief: Jim Bucher
'72 Dragster by Bill Stebbins | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 470 Chevrolet ZL1 by Jim Bucher with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.030 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 241.28 at NHRA Ontario CA 11/18/73
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1973 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 80.95, MPH 84.61    Entry is 0.93779 times average ET and 1.05899 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1973 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.784 ET, 247.25 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.135 ET, 184.80 MPH   
1973 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.430 ET, 227.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.360 ET, 175.56 MPH
1973 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.076 ET, 207.04 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.690 ET, 163.21 MPH
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Notes: Trying to pick a top ten list of Top Fuel cars for '73 was a tough task. Lots of different drivers stepped up. Sure, you would have to have Don Garlits and James Warren on the list, but then who? The Donovan-powered cars of John Wiebe, Herm Petersen, Carl Olson, Pat Dakin, and Flip Schofield all ran great. Marvin Schwartz picked up, as did Tommy Ivo, and Clayton Harris and Don Moody continued to impress. But all those dragsters used a Chrysler Hemi or an aftermarket aluminum version in the Donovan's case. Jim Bucher stood out from the crowd using an aluminum 470 cubic inch Chevy "Rat" motor. He made it work and should be considered for the list. Jim was able to build the engine for far less than it would have cost to build a Hemi. The car was also light, weighing in at some 200 lbs. less than the lightest Hemi-powered cars. You would have to start at Beeline to review his season, where he ran 6.25 to qualify #6 for the AHRA Winternationals. He failed to reach the finals but was by far the quickest Chevy there. In March, he was at Lakeland for the IHRA Winternationals, where he qualified #4 in the sixteen-car field with a 6.76. An off-pace 7.20/199.11 lost in the opening round. He was not at Bakersfield. But he sure opened everyone's eyes at Gainesville for the NHRA Gatornationals. Bucher qualified #5 with a 6.179/227.27. In the opening round, he then improved to 6.120/224.43 to beat Randy Allison's 6.70/161. Jim then set a new NHRA ET record in round two, where his 6.079 at 236.22 beat Olson's 6.15/227. An easy pass of 10.77 advanced in the semifinals when Steve Carbone lost fire. This put Jim into the final against Petersen. Unfortunately, the Chevy broke, and Herm soloed for the victory. Jim was at OCIR on May 12 for the Constructor's Championships, where he qualified #15 in the 32 car field with a 6.66. He got to solo in round one, when Dominic Cardoza lost fire. Jim took an easy 9.23/92.49 pass to advance. He also soloed in round two when Carl Olson's car failed to fire. His first race came in the third round, where he shut off with problems, while his opponent, eventual winner Don Moody, was losing a clutch on a 7.25/153 run. On June 2, Bucher was at the Edgewater National Open. It was an eight-car field, and he qualified #5. That set up a first-round meeting with low qualifier Jim Walther. The two had a great race that saw Walther's 6.56/218 nip Jim's 6.56/217.90. At the NHRA Springnationals, Bucher's 6.461/227.84 qualified #11. An off-pace 6.640/220.58 in the first round, lost to Wiebe's 6.48/220. He ran better at Englishtown for the NHRA Summernationals, where his 6.203/223 qualified #7. A 6.52/221 beat Jon Hansen's 6.60/217 in round one, while a second round 6.32/217 advanced when Dakin fouled away a 6.30/223. In the semifinals, Vic Brown broke against him, and Bucher moved into the final with a 6.32/219.51. He faced Harris, who got into the show as an alternate and had not run better than 7.30 in eliminations. The Chevy lovers in the stands were licking their chops, feeling that they would witness a Chevy winning in TF. Things didn't work out that way as once again, the car died, and Jim could only watch as Harris' car coughed and sputtered to 8.72/149 for the win. Jim destroyed the car at Union Grove when it went into a wheelstand and flipped over, landing hard. Jim was OK, but the car was badly damaged. He returned in August to Martin, Michigan, for the PHR Championships. He set Low ET in qualifying for the sixteen-car field with a 6.12. Jim opened eliminations with a 6.27/184 over a wheelstanding Paul Longenecker and a 6.35/220.04 beat Wiebe's ailing Donovan car at 6.93/137. But a 6.41/207.85 in the semifinal lost to Dakin's 6.32/206. His next stop was at Tulsa for the AHRA National Challenge race. Of course, he had the only Chevy to qualify in the 32 car show, and his 6.30/218.14 got him into the top half of the show (#10). Jim was the number one qualifier at Indy with a 6.091/226.70 effort, leading an incredible field of about 75 entries! Unfortunately for Jim and Chevy fans, Randy Allison stepped up from his #17 qualifying position to upset Bucher in round one, 6.063/229.00 to a consistent but losing 6.099/229.59. Jim ran at the Gainesville WWCS meet in September, where he hit 223.88. He qualified #13 with a 6.68 in high altitude Amarillo, Texas, for the NHRA World Finals. Carl Olson took a first-round win, 6.304/227.27 to 6.396/225.00. At the Ontario Supernationals, Jim qualified #11 at 6.134/233.16. But first-round blues struck again when Dan Richins took a super close 6.070/213.76 win over Jim's booming 6.090/241.28. Jim didn't usually run it out the back door, but he topped 240 on his last pass of the NHRA season. All in all, it was a great year for Bucher and his Ohio Rat, and he won a ton of new fans across the country and globe. | The listed 6.03 did not occur in NHRA national event competition. But we remember it, and it is also cited in a 1996 Chevy Engines book (crediting Jim as the quickest ZL-1 at 6.03). Where did that run occur?
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© Thomas Nagy Bill Wigginton (M) from Chalmette, Louisiana USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 411 / 41) 1973 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 4
"Candies & Hughes" Owned by Paul Candies & Leonard Hughes from Houma, Louisiana USA Crew Chief: Leonard Hughes
Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.030 at NHRA Englishtown NJ (NR) 7/14/73         1/4 Mile MPH: 238.72 at NHRA Englishtown NJ 7/14/73
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1973 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 80.95, MPH 78.02    Entry is 0.93779 times average ET and 1.04775 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1973 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.784 ET, 247.25 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.135 ET, 184.80 MPH   
1973 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.430 ET, 227.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.360 ET, 175.56 MPH
1973 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.076 ET, 207.04 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.690 ET, 163.21 MPH
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Notes: Photo from the 1973 PHR Championships, US 131 Dragway, Martin, Michigan. Ran 6.030/238.72 at Summernationals 73 (ET was National Record). Also ran 6.096/236.84 that day. 6.35 221.67 NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/01/73
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, September 10, 2020, 06:29:04 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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© Rick Howard Bruce Sarver (M) from Bakersfield, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 17) 1996 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 7
"CarQuest Auto Parts" Owned by Bruce Sarver & Ed Kinney from Bakersfield, California USA Crew Chief: Mike Kloeber
'95 Dragster by Al Swindahl | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.744 at NHRA Seattle WA 8/03/96         1/4 Mile MPH: 303.64 at NHRA Brainerd MN 8/17/96
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1996 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 80.95, MPH 75.55    Entry is 0.95051 times average ET and 1.05464 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1996 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.592 ET, 318.69 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1996 Average: 1/4 Mile: 4.991 ET, 287.91 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1996 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.491 ET, 261.69 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Bruce qualified #9 at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals with a 4.82/303.13. In the opening round, he lost to Mike Dunn. He qualified #15 at Firebird Raceway for the NHRA Arizona Nationals with a 4.90/295.08. He improved to 4.85/263.38 in the first round, but it wasn't enough as he lost to Joe Amato's 4.81/306. He also qualified #15 at Gainesville for the NHRA Gatornationals, where he ran 4.90/281.16 for the spot. A 4.96/276.24 in the first round fell o Scott Kalitta's 4.71/308. The NHRA Slick 50 Nationals at Houston saw Sarver qualify #15 once again with a 4.94/285.26. A off-pace 5.37 in round one lost to Blaine Johnson's 4.73. Rick Howard photo from 1996 US Nats, Indy. At the biggest race of the year, Sarver failed to qualify for the first time all season. He made his best run, 4.92, 295 on Friday evening, but spinning tires and freak breakage kept him from making full runs on his other passes.
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© Tom West, Replicas West John Mulligan (M) from Garden Grove, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 182 ) 1968 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7
"Fighting Irish" Owned by Tim Beebe & John Mulligan from Garden Grove, California USA Crew Chief: Tim Beebe
'67 Dragster by Sam Vincent - Frank Huszar | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 6.650 at NHRA Englishtown NJ 6/68         1/4 Mile MPH: 233.76 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/01/68
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1968 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 80.91, MPH 93.42    Entry is 0.94259 times average ET and 1.06759 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1968 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.400 ET, 236.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 6.420 ET, 201.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.660 ET, 174.00 MPH   
1968 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.055 ET, 218.96 MPH 1000 Ft. 6.480 ET, 192.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.160 ET, 160.70 MPH
1968 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.710 ET, 200.36 MPH 1000 Ft. 6.900 ET, 180.31 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.633 ET, 146.50 MPH
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Notes: B&M began 1968 with the old Sam Vincent chassis that was front-halved by Frank Huszar. Ran 6.914 at Bakersfield 68. At the NHRA Springnationals in Englishtown set Low ET (6.65), but had tire problems in the final, losing to Garlits. Was #5 qualifier at Indy 1968 at 6.852, and Top Speed at 233.76. Also-229.59 mph at OCIR WCS points meet on 9/14/68. The Beebe & Mulligan car held the NHRA speed record at 229.59 mph from September 1968 until July 1970. Also ran four of the quickest 13 ETs and three of the fastest 13 speeds in 1968. In October 1968 they debuted their new Woody car at the World Finals and were runner-up to Bennie Osborn. These guys kicked, butt and they should have won a lot more races. Definitely on top of their game in '68. | Started the season at Beeline for the AHRA Winternationals. John won his first-round race with a 7.22/216 over Danny Ongais in the "Beaver Brothers" car, but the team didn't last long after that, as their high horsepower combination was too much for the track. On January 28 they were at Irwindale for an eight-car show. Mulligan qualified on the "bump" with a 7.27/182.92 and in the first round, an off pace 7.51/160.42 lost to James Warren's 7.07/218. On February 4, John qualified #19 in the 32 car field at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals with a 7.16/217.90. In the first round, John was caught napping, as his 6.96/222.76 lost to Mike Snively's 7.08/219 in the "Hawaiian." On March 3, the team was at OCIR for the PDA Championships. Mulligan lasted until the second round where a seven cylinder 7.21 lost to Marvin Schwartz. Tim Beebe got the horsepower to the ground during qualifying at the Bakersfield March Meet when John laid down a 6.91/231.36 to qualify first. He had Low ET of the first-round as well with a winning 6.94. But he failed to reach the semifinals. On March 24, Beebe and Mulligan where at Riverside for the HRM Championships. John lasted until round two before losing to the eventual winner Steve Carbone. The team got it's first win of '68 on April 6 at Irwindale. And they didn't even qualify. John was first alternate in the sixteen-car show, but he got in when one car fell out with problems. He made the best of it by running a first-round 7.00 (Low ET) at 222.22 over the "Beaver Brothers." In round two, he set Top Speed with a 7.03/230.16 win over James Warren. In the final he beat Ray Ayres for the victory. They were back at Irwindale on May 4, but in the first round, a 7.11/226.12 (Top Speed) lost to Bob Hightower's 7.09/223 in the "Mr Ed" car. Tim was having trouble keeping the big Hemi lit at OCIR on May 25 for a sixteen-car show. John advanced past the first-round with a 7.78/153.06 when Carbone broke in the "Atlas Oil Tool Special." But in round two, another sub-par 7.66/181.08 lost to Bob Downey's 7.25/202. At the AHRA Springnationals at Bristol, John ran two qualifying passes, a 6.94 and a 6.87/226.60 (Low ET and Top Speed) to qualify first. These were AHRA's first six second runs. In the first round, he ran another six, a 6.92, but he lost to Chris Karamesines' 7.04. The following week (June 17) the duo was at Englishtown for the NHRA Springnationals. A 6.91/227.27 qualified #4 in the sixteen-car show. In the first round, he beat Tom Hoover with a 7.24. In the second round, he set Low ET and Top Speed with a 6.65/232.55 over Ron Rivero's 6.99/216. He got revenge on Karamesines in the semifinal with a 7.00/216.34 beating Chris' 7.07/216. Tom McEwen helped John install some new tires for the final. Unfortunately, they installed the tires backwards and John lost to Don Garlits. Mulligan picked up another win on June 23 at Aquasco for the President's Gold Cup Championships. He beat Al Friedman in the first round, with a 6.97/210.76 then got a "bye" run in the semifinal. In the final, he took the victory with Low ET and Top Speed at 6.89/216.86 over Norm Weekly.
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Ron Dilley Randy Parks (M) from Lombard, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 390 ) 1999 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3
"Fluke/Rydin Decal" Owned by Randy Parks from Lombard, Illinois USA Crew Chief: John Smith
99 Dragster by Brad Hadman | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 496 TFX Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.614 at NHRA Baytown TX 10/30/99         1/4 Mile MPH: 318.02 at NHRA Ennis TX 4/24/99
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1999 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 80.91, MPH 80.81    Entry is 0.95508 times average ET and 1.06575 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1999 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.480 ET, 330.23 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1999 Average: 1/4 Mile: 4.831 ET, 298.40 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1999 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.331 ET, 270.41 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Randy was the first alternate at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals with a 4.77/300.26 best. He also failed to qualify for the NHRA Arizona Nationals, where his 4.83/298.21 was the third alternate. Former Gary Scelzi, Alan Johnson World Championship car. Randy won in Bradenton on December 7 over Doug Foxworth with a 4.909 288.19 best.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Rod Stuckey (M) from California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1963 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7
"Ansen Automotive" Owned by Lou Senter from California USA Crew Chief: Ed Pink
'61 Dragster by Kent Fuller | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.810 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 185.00 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 1963 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 80.90, MPH 36.54    Entry is 0.95828 times average ET and 0.98263 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
1963 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.600 ET, 207.36 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1963 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.150 ET, 188.27 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1963 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.700 ET, 176.37 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Car became the Greer-Black-Prudhomme machine.
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© David Oakes Jim Head (M) from Columbus, Ohio USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 301 / 23) 1995 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3
"Smokin' Joe's Racing" Owned by Jim Head from Columbus, Ohio USA Crew Chief: John Davis
'94 Dragster by John Davis | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 TFX Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.801 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 300.50 at NHRA Topeka KS 7/01/95
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1995 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 80.89, MPH 76.60    Entry is 0.95466 times average ET and 1.05579 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1995 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.660 ET, 314.46 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.440 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1995 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.029 ET, 284.62 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.469 ET, 0.00 MPH
1995 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.529 ET, 258.88 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.799 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: John Rodeck TFX. Speed confirmed by Jim Hawkins' DragStats, but at 4.829 seconds at Topeka KS Spring 95. We need to confirm the 4.801 and where it was run.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Graeme Cowin (M) from Chiswick, New South Wales Australia   (Comp Nr/Finish: 63) 1993 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TA, Class: TF, Div: 8
"Rocket Industries" Owned by Graeme Cowin from Chiswick, New South Wales Australia Crew Chief: Gary Evans
'93 Dragster by Dave Uyehara | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 496 JP-1 Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.895 at Adelaide SA AU 12/93         1/4 Mile MPH: 294.31 at Adelaide SA AU 12/93
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 1993 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 80.88, MPH 76.66    Entry is 0.95793 times average ET and 1.05890 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
1993 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.762 ET, 308.64 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1993 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.110 ET, 277.94 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1993 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.610 ET, 253.17 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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No notes on this entry.
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© Tom West, Replicas West Don Prudhomme (M) from Granada Hills, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 712 ) 1972 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7
"Hot Wheels" Owned by Don Prudhomme from Granada Hills, California USA Crew Chief: Don Prudhomme
'71 Dragster by Kent Fuller | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 474 Chrysler Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.174 at Long Beach CA 1/72         1/4 Mile MPH: 235.60 at Long Beach CA 1/72
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1972 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 80.86, MPH 79.20    Entry is 0.93545 times average ET and 1.06544 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1972 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.910 ET, 245.90 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.280 ET, 182.00 MPH   
1972 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.600 ET, 221.13 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.875 ET, 172.90 MPH
1972 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.289 ET, 204.11 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.410 ET, 154.09 MPH
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Notes: Photo from 1972 Nats. Prudhomme, peeking above the hedges, ran 6.277/223.88. | Won final race of the year at the OCIR All-Pro event on 12/31/72 with a win over Frank Prock at 6.21/230.17. 6.55 Pomona, 6.53 Columbus, 6.25 Englishtown, 6.27 Indy Grand Premiere, Long Beach CA 1/72
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, August 22, 2021, 11:39:43 PM by Rick Howard.
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Thomas Nagy Dwight Hughes (M) from Selma, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 772 ) 1974 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7
"Berry Bros. & Hughes" Owned by Berry Bros. & Hughes from Selma, California USA Crew Chief: Berry Bros. & Hughes
Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.979 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/02/74         1/4 Mile MPH: 229.59 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/01/74
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1974 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 80.86, MPH 51.50    Entry is 0.94905 times average ET and 1.00258 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1974 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.780 ET, 248.61 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.000 ET, 184.80 MPH   
1974 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.300 ET, 229.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.360 ET, 176.12 MPH
1974 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.820 ET, 211.54 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.690 ET, 163.21 MPH
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Notes: Pomona 5.97 was the 13th entry into the Cragar Five Second Club. Photo from the 1974 NHRA US Nationals, Indianapolis Raceway Park. Ran 6.00 at Pomona WCS, 5.97 at Pomona, 6.14 at Indy, 6.06 at Ontario. | Dwight qualified #3 at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals with a 5.979/226.70. In the first round, he fouled against Frank Bradley. At the Bakersfield March Meet he qualified #25 in the 32-car show and in the opening round, he beat Bruce Walker. Unfortunately, a second round 6.22 lost to eventual winner Carl Olson, who was setting Low ET in the other lane at 5.94. The team was at Fremont at the end of March for the AHRA Northern Nationals where Dwight's holeshot 6.67 beat Gary Ritter's quicker 6.48 in the first round, but in round two he lost to eventual winner Don Garlits. At the NHRA Division 7 Opener at Pomona, Hughes qualified #1 with a 6.00 (Low ET) at 227.84. He went on to win over a tough field, finally stopping James Warren's 6.38 in the final with a 6.15. After such a strong performance, it was strange to see his name among the non-qualifiers for the second Division 7 race. Dwight got a break when Danny Ongais qualified, but blew his engine in making the field. This put the "Berry Brothers" car into the show. It didn't help as Hughes was napping at the 'tree in the first round, and his 6.15/225.57 lost to Rance McDaniel's 6.25/229.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Friday, March 6, 2020, 11:39:47 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Les Welch / Grant Bittner Collection Ronnie Martin (M) from Metarie, Louisiana USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 410 ) 1970 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 4
"Robert Anderson" Owned by Robert Anderson from New Orleans, Louisiana USA Crew Chief: Gene Mooneyham
'69 Dragster by SPE | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 6.580 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 233.16 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 1970 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 80.84, MPH 86.99    Entry is 0.95779 times average ET and 1.06485 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1970 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.400 ET, 238.15 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.660 ET, 174.00 MPH   
1970 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.870 ET, 218.96 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.035 ET, 160.70 MPH
1970 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.370 ET, 204.11 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.410 ET, 149.56 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Car repeated as World Champion in 1970, but with a different driver. Ran 6.83 at LaPlace. Mike Gagnon info. | Confirmed 6.610/226.70 best NHRA national event times. Where were the 6.58/233.16 run?
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, 09:06:40 PM by Super Crew.

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