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Bobby Tapia (M) from Downey, California USA (Comp Nr/Finish: )

1968 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7

"Stellings-Tapia" Owned by Larry Stellings from Laguna Beach, California USA

Crew Chief: Larry Stellings

Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive

1/4 Mile ET:	6.545 at Orange County CA 2/11/68	1/4 Mile MPH:	215.86 at Orange County CA 2/11/68
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 88.92, MPH 41.83	Entry is 0.92771 times average ET and 0.98584 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: Mind-blowing run at OCIR in February 1968. FAR below the existing world records. Car was using a lower than normal gear and newly designed M&H slicks. - National Dragster, 2/16/68 | Amazing run was six tenths quickest than the next fastest car at the event, a 7.16 by winner John Mitchell. Legit run? National Dragster reported that OCIR had "dual clocks," and it counted. | AKA Silver Fox.

Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, December 11, 2021, 09:46:23 PM by Charles B. Duggar. Approved by Bill Pratt.

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Doug Kalitta (M) from Ann Arbor, Michigan USA (Comp Nr/Finish: 4)

2002 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3

"Mac Tools" Owned by Connie Kalitta from Ypsilanti, Michigan USA

Crew Chief: Connie Kalitta

'02 Dragster by Murf McKinney | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with direct drive

1/4 Mile ET:	4.482 at Unknown	1/4 Mile MPH:	332.18 at Unknown
1000 FT ET:	Unknown at Unknown	1000 FT MPH:	Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET:	Unknown at Unknown	1/8 Mile MPH:	Unknown at Unknown

Entry's 2002 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:

1/4 Mile Rating: ET 99.28, MPH 100.0	Entry is 0.92776 times average ET and 1.09450 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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Notes: Best qualified NHRA times were 4.560 at Maple Grove 9/02 and 327.43 at Joliet Fall 02. Where was the 4.482/332.18 times run? All-Stars race?

Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, May 7, 2017, 10:40:29 PM by Danny White.

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Gary Ritter (M) from Riverside, California USA (Comp Nr/Finish: 721 )

1974 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7

"Blood, Sweat & Nitro" Owned by Galley Bros. from California USA

Crew Chief: Galley Bros.

Dragster by Jim Davis | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission

1/4 Mile ET:	5.845 at Sacramento CA 3/23/74	1/4 Mile MPH:	244.56 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 1974 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:

1/4 Mile Rating: ET 93.74, MPH 89.67	Entry is 0.92778 times average ET and 1.06795 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: Amazing (and frankly, questioned) 5.84 at Sacramento on March 23/1974, was 15th entry into the Cragar Five Second Club. Gary qualified #18 at Bakersfield for the March Meet with a 6.42. In the first round, his opponent, Frank Prock was shut off on the line with an oil leak and Ritter advanced, but in round two his 6.44 lost to Tony Nancy's 6.32. As mentioned, he ran 5.84 at Sacramento on March 23. Gary made it into the final there against James Warren, but his 6.35/225.00 got him the runner-up spot to Warren's 6.16/235. He was at Fremont at the end of March for the AHRA Northern Nationals. Unfortunately, he was late in the first round, and his 6.48/219.51 lost to Dwight Hughes' 6.67. DNQ at Indy at 6.333/230.17 and DNQ at Ontario at 6.062/218.97.

Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Friday, March 6, 2020, 11:46:52 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.

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Eddie Hill (M) from Wichita Falls, Texas USA (Comp Nr/Finish: 4)

1988 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 4

"Super Shops/Pennzoil" Owned by Eddie Hill from Wichita Falls, Texas USA

Crew Chief: Fuzzy Carter

'88 Dragster by Dave Uyehara | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 498 JP-1 Hemi with direct drive

1/4 Mile ET:	4.936 at NHRA Baytown TX 10/08/88	1/4 Mile MPH:	288.73 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/88
1000 FT ET:	Unknown at Unknown	1000 FT MPH:	Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET:	Unknown at Unknown	1/8 Mile MPH:	Unknown at Unknown

Entry's 1988 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:

1/4 Mile Rating: ET 100.0, MPH 100.0	Entry is 0.92782 times average ET and 1.07474 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00	Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00	Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH

1988 Records:	1/4 Mile: 4.936 ET, 288.73 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1988 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
1988 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: First in the Fours on 4/09/88 with a 4.990 at 288.55 to become the inaugural Cragar 4-Second Club for Top Fuel. Won both IHRA Ennis races. Received extra $100,000 Billy Meyer bonus. Then ran 4.990 and 4.936 at Houston 10/88 (following Gene Snow's first four in the NHRA 4.997). Both Houston 4s were NHRA national records. Earlier in the season, reset NHRA national record at 5.066 at the Gators and went 5.082 for low qualifier at the US Nats. Ran 5.065 at 1988 Keystones. Ran 285.62 at 1988 Gators.

Submitted by John Bockelman, Last updated on Monday, June 27, 2022, 12:35:59 AM by Jim Hawkins.

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Gary Beck (M) from Laguna Niguel, California USA (Comp Nr/Finish: 751 / 2)

1982 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 7

"Larry Minor" Owned by Larry Minor from Hemet, California USA

Crew Chief: Jim Wright

'80 Dragster by Al Swindahl | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 498 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission

1/4 Mile ET:	5.484 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/05/82	1/4 Mile MPH:	251.39 at NHRA Fremont CA 10/02/82
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 1982 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:

1/4 Mile Rating: ET 100.0, MPH 82.66	Entry is 0.92792 times average ET and 1.03910 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

1982 Records:	1/4 Mile: 5.484 ET, 256.41 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 3.770 ET, 204.08 MPH
1982 Average:	1/4 Mile: 5.910 ET, 241.93 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 3.958 ET, 198.00 MPH
1982 Minimum:	1/4 Mile: 6.410 ET, 223.06 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 4.288 ET, 183.22 MPH

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Notes: Set 5.542 national record, then bettered it with the 5.48, which the 5.54 did not back up. It was rumored that Beck, Minor used a shot of Nitrous. | Won PHR Meet at Martin, Michigan, with a string of 5.60s and a 5.67/243.90 in the final over Jody Smart. | 6. 5.883 230.17 NHRA Baton Rouge LA 1984 (First Round)

Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, 05:48:00 PM by John Bockelman.

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Doug Kalitta (M) from Ann Arbor, Michigan USA (Comp Nr/Finish: 2)

2004 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3

"Mac Tools" Owned by Connie Kalitta from Ypsilanti, Michigan USA

Crew Chief: Rahn Tobler

'04 Dragster by Murf McKinney | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with direct drive

1/4 Mile ET:	4.420 at NHRA Joliet IL 5/23/04	1/4 Mile MPH:	335.57 at NHRA Las Vegas NV 04/04/04
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 100.0, MPH 100.0	Entry is 0.92799 times average ET and 1.09136 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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Notes: The quickest quarter mile pass in history before the 1000 foot era.

Submitted by Dave Wesolowski, Last updated on Friday, December 30, 2022, 07:56:50 PM by Brian Clark. Approved by Brian Clark.

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Dave Beebe (M) from Garden Grove, California USA (Comp Nr/Finish: )

1966 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7

"Beebe Bros., Vinson & Sixt" Owned by Beebe Bros., Vinson & Lee Sixt from Garden Grove, California USA

Crew Chief: Tim Beebe

'66 Dragster by Beebe Bros. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi by Tim Beebe with direct drive

1/4 Mile ET:	7.120 at Long Beach CA 10/08/66	1/4 Mile MPH:	217.38 at Irwindale CA 12/26/66
1000 FT ET:	Unknown at Unknown	1000 FT MPH:	Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET:	Unknown at Unknown	1/8 Mile MPH:	Unknown at Unknown

Entry's 1966 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:

1/4 Mile Rating: ET 88.19, MPH 84.56	Entry is 0.92829 times average ET and 1.06517 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00	Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00	Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH

1966 Records:	1/4 Mile: 6.950 ET, 223.32 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1966 Average:	1/4 Mile: 7.670 ET, 204.08 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1966 Minimum:	1/4 Mile: 8.390 ET, 186.57 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH

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Notes: Irwindale had a big $$$ bounty on their head for them being undefeated for several weeks straight. They ran some legitimate 7.20s at many different tracks. But alas, they never toured and didn't get the fame they deserved. - Bill Duke | Confirmed 7.46/210.76 at Lions UDRA Winter Championships 2/11/66 and 7.58 at 205.94 at Bakersfield 3/66. Home-built chassis, per 6/66 Drag Racing. | It's hard to say who was the winningest Top Fuel driver in '66, but it was hard to bet against Beebe. Dave qualified fifth with a 7.82/201.76 on January 23 at the Jackpot Pro-Circuit race at Pomona. He set Low ET with a 7.59 over John Mulligan in the second round, but he lost in the semis. At the AHRA Winternats, he set Top Speed at 213.76 but failed to make it into the finals. He qualified #21 at the NHRA Winternationals with a 7.79, but he lost in the first round, to Ronnie Hampshire. At Lions on February 26 for the UDRA Winternationals, he ran a 7.46/210.76 (Top Speed) to qualify second in the 32-car field and went all the way, winning over a fouling Bobby Tapia in the final. On March 26, he was at Lions for a sixteen-car show. Dave qualified #1 with a 7.63/198.66 and ran 7.69/202.70 over Ken Safford (7.97), 7.74/203.16 over Dave Babler, and 7.74/201.78 over Bob Hightower in the semifinal. In the final, he met Nick Marshall, who ran a track record 7.41/199 over Beebe's 7.68/191.08. Ironically, the old track record 7.46 was set by Dave on February 15. He set Top Speed again in qualifying #1 at 7.62/211.76 on April 2 at a 16-car field at Irwindale. A first-round 7.63/211.54 beat Joe Shubert (7.72/199.24). In the second round, his 7.70/210.08 beat an off pace 10.64 by John Mulligan, but Danny Ongais stepped up in the semis to a 7.66/208.32 over Beebe's 7.74/205.46. The next day (April 3) at Carlsbad for the Division 7 opener, Dave ran 7.71/209.78 over Steve Carbone (7.96/195.22), an 8.08/193.54 over Roy Shoults, but he fouled in the semis to eventual winner Tom McEwen. He was back at Irwindale on April 9 and beat Mike Snively in the semifinal with a 7.62 putting him in the final against Tommy Allen. Unfortunately, a breaker went out, and the track lost power, so Tommy and Dave split the purse due to the lateness. He won an eight-car show at Lions on April 23, qualifying #1 with Low ET and Top Speed at 7.43/213.76. He ran 7.50/211.76 and 7.53/208.32 before winning with an 8.01/130.24 when John Mulligan fouled. The following day (April 24), he runner-upped to Tom McEwen at Pomona for the Jackpot Pro Circuit race. He got past a fouling Ron Hampshire in the first round, with a 7.85/178.92, and he ran a second-round solo at 7.67/180.00. In the semifinal, he beat Chuck Griffith with a 7.60/208.80. In the final, McEwen's 7.61/204 beat his 7.64/208.80. As April came to an end, Dave tried for another win at Beeline's Third Annual Fuel and Gas Championships on April 30. It was an eight-car show, and in the first round, a 7.67/180.36 beat Ken Safford, but while coming to the line to face McEwen in the semifinal, Beebe found himself with no oil pressure and shut off. He rebounded by winning an eight-car show at Lions on May 7. A 7.59/204.54 qualified #4, and Dave ran 7.57/209.78 (Top Speed) and 7.67/205 to get to the final. He wasn't the quickest in the final, but he got there first with a 7.70/208.80, beating Safford's 7.63/201 in Ted Gotelli's car. On May 8 at Carlsbad for a Jackpot Pro-Circuit race, he ran a 7.61/192.70 in the final to win over Tommy Allen's quicker 7.57/208.32. He won again on May 22 at the Division 7 race at Sacramento, beating Don Cook in the final. A week later (May 28), he won a big sixteen-car show at Lions. A 7.66/202.70 beat Frank Pedregon in the first round, while in round two, his 7.59/207.37 beat Mulligan's quicker 7.51/204. A 7.54/215.34 beat an ailing Safford in the semifinals, and he wrapped up the win with a final round 7.53/215.30 that stopped Rick Stewart's 7.63/210. The following day he won at the Santa Maria Jackpot race. There he set Low ET and Top Speed with a 7.92/202.24. He didn't do so well at an eight-car show at Lions on June 4. Dave qualified #2 with a 7.42/211.76, and a 7.41/210.76 got past the first-round, but in the semifinals, his car failed to fire, and eventual winner Al Freeman advanced. A week later, he was back at Lions, where he ran 7.79 to qualify #5 in the eight-car field. He lost to Mulligan's 7.51/187 in the first round, with a 7.86/167.69, but John hurt his engine and could not continue, so Beebe got back in on the "break rule." After that, he stopped Nick Marshall's 7.69/204 in the semifinals with a 7.60/207.85. But in the final, he fouled away a 7.78 and lost to Carbone's 7.70. Another win came on July 23 at Irwindale when he stopped Jeep Hampshire in the final. He fouled in the final against John Edmunds on August 14 at the Bonneville Division 7 race. Another runner-up finish came on October 7 at an eight-car race at Carlsbad. After running 7.54/201.78 over Dominic Cardoza (8.07/200.48) and 7.44/205.46 over a motor-blowing Ronny Graham, he lined up against Leroy Goldstein in the final, and he lost a motor while Goldstein won with a 7.39/194.80. The following day (October 8) saw Beebe qualify first with a Low ET of the meet 7.39 and then leave, not hanging around to race and just testing their new motor. They tested it well as later that day, they showed up at Lions and qualified #1 with a track record 7.12. He went on to run a 7.27/201.78 in the first round, and a 7.30/168 in round two. In the final, he faced Jack Ewell and lost, taking another runner-up finish. Beebe won again on October 15 at Irwindale, setting Low ET in round one, with a 7.30/208.80 over Goldstein and Top Speed with a second-round 7.40/215.30 over Rick Stewart's 7.83/203.60. In the final, he beat Cardoza. Another big win came on October 22 at the Irwindale Grand Prix. A first-round 7.37/183.94 beat a fouling Gary Cassidy, and a final round 7.59/200.80 beat Gerry Glenn. Pete Robinson's 7.27/203.16 got him in the final at the NHRA World Finals. Another win came his way at a sixteen-car show at Irwindale on November 26. He took it all, qualifying #1 with a 7.19, which held for Low ET. He then set Top Speed at 216 and won the meet. On December 26 at the UDRA Championships at Irwindale, he qualified fifth with a 7.39/217.38 and a first-round 7.47/198.66 beat Bill Alexander. In the second round, he lost oil pressure and shut off on the line, advancing James Warren. - Ron Howard

Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Friday, September 17, 2021, 10:24:28 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.

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Pete Robinson (M) from Atlanta, Georgia USA (Comp Nr/Finish: 201 )

1968 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 2

"Tinker Toy VI" Owned by Pete Robinson from Atlanta, Georgia USA

Crew Chief: Pete Robinson

'68 Dragster by Pete Robinson | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 427 Ford SOHC by Pete Robinson with direct drive

1/4 Mile ET:	6.550 at NHRA D1 York PA 8/09/68	1/4 Mile MPH:	223.32 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 88.54, MPH 62.79	Entry is 0.92842 times average ET and 1.01991 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: Rick Howard photo from 2002 visit to Don Garlits Museum, Ocala, FL. Tinker Toy VI was built after an earlier crash at Irwindale. Robinson then built Tinker Toy VII, which resulted in yet another crash, this one fatal, at Pomona Winternationals 1970. Don Garlits recovered the TT VI from a Sportsman driver and restored it with some original parts (drive train, engine front cover, blower drive, and injectors). Pete qualified on the bump at Indy 9/68 with a 7.045/223.32. AKA Crane Cams Spl. | Pete had another driver in his car early in '68. Not sure if it was Steve Carbone who drove this car to Low ET at 7.02 and a runner-up finish at the AHRA Winternationals or not. But when Pete showed up at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, he finally had his cast off his leg from the accident he had the year before. Once again, it may have been Carbone who drove but failed to qualify. Pete returned to the driver's seat after almost a one-year absence at the Stardust National Open. He qualified in the sixteen-car show with a 7.32, and in the first round, he picked up to a 7.15. A second-round 7.21 got him into the semifinal, where he lost to Tom McEwen. On March 3, he was at OCIR for the PDA Championships. Robinson qualified with a 7.01 but lost a motor while doing it. In the first round, he won his race but lost another motor. He packed up and left after that. At the Bakersfield March Meet, Pete ran well. He qualified #10 in the 32 car field with a 7.02. He beat Joe Lee in round one, and in round two, he advanced with a 7.16 when McEwen broke on the line. In the third round (32 car show), he was caught napping, and his 6.99/218.95 lost to James Warren's 7.05/222. All the Top Fuel Ford cars(except Tom Hoover's) were having fits trying to qualify at Englishtown for the NHRA Springnationals on June 17. Robinson, as well as Don Prudhomme and Connie Kalitta, failed to qualify. He competed at the fourth NHRA Division One ran at Island Dragway on July 14. There, he set low Et at 7.11 and reached the final against Billy Nanson. Pete got out of shape and shut off, giving the win to Nanson at 7.84. On August 4, he was at Castle Rock for the High Altitude Nationals. It was a 32 car show, and in round one, Pete's 7.63/174.41 beat Osborn. He took it easy in the second round when his competition fouled. A 11.84/89.29 was all that he needed to advance. He also got an easy pass in round three when Jimmy Nix fouled against him. That trend continued into the semifinals, where Leroy Goldstein also fouled. Robinson faced newcomer John Wiebe in the final. It was a close race as Pete's 7.48/210 finished runner-up to Wiebe's 7.49/207. Pete ran a controversial 6.55 on August 9 at York US 30 for the NHRA Division 1 race. He attempted to back it up for an NHRA record but got crossed up and shut off to 7.06. Highly unlikely, as his 6.55 was not even Low ET because Ron Rivero ran 6.40 in round one, and Joe Jacono was credited with a 6.59 and a 6.60. As for the actual racing at the race, Pete got the "odd-lot" solo in round one, and ran 7.90/125.54 before fouling out against Jacono in the semifinal. As mentioned above, he qualified on the "bump" for the 32 car field at Indy for the NHRA US Nationals. In the opening round, his off-pace 7.64/125.34 lost to Marvin Schwartz's 7.44/218. Robinson was at LaPlace on Sept. 29 for a sixteen-car show. He qualified #5 with a 7.34/183. In the opening round of eliminations, his 7.87/174 beat Floyd Head's 7.85/202. But in round two, Pete had his blower explode on the line, and he could only watch as Osborn ran 7.28 to advance.

Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, July 18, 2022, 12:04:02 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.

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Darrell Gwynn (M) from Miami, Florida USA (Comp Nr/Finish: 239 / 2)

1989 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 2

"Coor's Extra Gold" Owned by Darrell Gwynn from Miami, Florida USA

Crew Chief: Ken Veney

'88 Dragster by Mike Kase | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 498 Veney Hemi with direct drive

1/4 Mile ET:	4.940 at NHRA Ennis TX 10/07/89	1/4 Mile MPH:	286.25 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 97.37, MPH 83.54	Entry is 0.92857 times average ET and 1.06551 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: Set National Record at 4.981 (low qualifier) on 9/3/89 at US Nationals (7th entry in the Cragar 4-Second Club for Top Fuel) before lowering it to 4.951 at 89 Keystones. Photo from Columbus 1989. Eventually went quicker at Ennis, but lost the record. Listed times from Drag Racing List Volume 5, Number 1. Winter 89/90 has 286.53. This was to be Darrell's last full season driving a Top Fuel dragster due to the accident that happened in England in April of '90. He did well, finishing fourth in points in NHRA Top Fuel competition. New sponsor, Coors replaced Budweiser for the '89 season, and Gwynn would have been the first to tell you that things didn't go to well until Brainerd. There he lost in round two, but he ran well and the team left with smiles on their faces. They then won the next two races jumping up in the points. Darrell started the year by qualifying #5 with a 5.08/281.16 at the Winternationals and improving to a first-round 5.07/279.41 over Eddie Hill. Eddie would not have even been in the show after his blow over in qualifying, but the Gwynn team loaned Hill their shape chassis so that he could run. He lost to Frank Bradley in the second round. At Houston for the Supernationals, he qualified #2 with a 5.00/281.25, but in the first round, he smoked the tires and lost to Frank Cook. Darrell got it all together for the Gatornationals where he ran a 5.13/281.60 to qualify #5. He beat Mike Brotherton, Dennis Forcelle and Earl Whiting with a 5.22/265 in the semifinal. In the final, he was paired against Hill who had lane choice, but Gwynn prevailed with a 5.08/280.72 to Eddie's 5.11/276 for his first win of the year. After his big win, it was surprising that Darrell failed to qualify for the eight-car field at Rockingham for the NHRA Winston Invitational. At the fourth race of the season, the Southern Nationals in Atlanta, Gwynn qualified #2 with a 5.10/274.55. He set Low ET as well as a track record in the first round, when he beat Chris Karamesines with a 5.09/272.06. Unfortunately, he took a nap on the starting line in round two and despite a 5.14/268.65 he lost to Hill's 5.17/270. At the next event, the Mid-South Nationals at Memphis, he qualified #3 with a 5.05/276.49. Once again he set Low ET and a track record when he beat Forcelle in the first round, with a 5.00. A second round 5.05/277 beat Endres, but in the semifinals, both he and Gary Ormsby ran 5.04's, but Gary got the win. It was on to the Cajun Nationals where Gwynn continued to qualify in the top half of the field. He ran a 5.24 for the #8 spot and in the first round, he beat Whiting. In the second round a 5.23/271 beat Forcelle's quicker 5.22, but in the semifinals, he smoked the tires and lost to Frank Hawley. The next race on the schedule was the Springnationals. Darrell qualified #5 with a 5.08/274.47, but he lost to Forcelle in the first round, when the "Coors" car smoked the tires. The tour shifted to Canada for the Grandnationals where a 5.28/271.00 qualified #8. He beat Paul Smith's 5.34/264 in the first round, with a 5.27/267.77, but in the second round, he fell off to a 5.34/243.04 that lost to Lori Johns' 5.22/272. At Englishtown for the Summernationals, Gwynn qualified #11. It was his worst qualifying position of the season. He did beat third qualifier Endres in the first round, and in round two Gene Snow smoked the tires against him and his 5.32/271 took the win. But in the semifinals, Ormsby beat him with a 5.18/281. The tenth race of the season was at Denver for the Mile High Nationals. Gwynn qualified #8 with a 5.34/263.31 in the thin air. He beat Bradley in the first round, but lost in round two to Dick LaHaie. The California Nationals was the next stop and a 5.13/280.63 qualified in the dreaded #9 spot setting up a first-round race with low qualifier Bradley. In the race, Bradley beat him by a tenth with Frank's 5.06/285 defeating Darrell's 5.16/281.42. At the next event, the Seafair Nationals, Gwynn tied his worst qualifying position with a 5.17/276.07 getting the #11 spot. In the first round, Ormsby beat him with a 5.04/283 to his 5.19/259.59. By this time, Darrell and crew chief Ken Veney were both getting hungry for a win; it was now the middle of Aug, and they hadn't won since March. So they pulled into the Northstar Nationals a little more anxious to win than normal. A 5.18/270.35 qualified #3 and Darrell stepped up to a 5.12/275.98 in the first round, over Jim Head, but in round two he overpowered the track to a tire-smoking 6.45/147.37 that lost to Joe Amato's 5.20/275. Regardless of the rest of the year, the next race made the season. That race was the US Nationals at Indy. Darrell set a track record 4.98 in qualifying. It was his first pole of the year and it came with a speed of 282.48. He beat Robert Reehl in the first round, and in round two he got some measurement of revenge by beating Ormsby's 5.07/285 with a 5.04/280.72. In the semifinal, a consistent 5.04/281.51 beat Hill's 5.09/276. In the final for the gold, he met LaHaie and ran another 5.04/280.46 for his second win of '89. He didn't have to wait long for his third. At the next race, the Keystone Nationals, he qualified #2 with a 4.98/284.99. A first-round 5.00/281.86 beat Cook, and in round two, a 4.96/282.75 beat Head. He set Low ET and a track record 4.95/281.16 in beating LaHaie's 5.00/281 in the semifinal. In the final, he ran Amato and another 4.95/281.77 was enough to cover Joe's 5.01/285 for his third win of the year. The next event was the Chief Nationals at the Texas Motorplex. Darrell qualified #4 with a 4.96/286.25. In round one, he ran a 4.98/284.45 to beat Head and in round two, a 4.99/285.62 beat Cook. He made an easy run (?) of 5.03/282.66 in the semifinals when Brotherton broke to advance to the finals. In the final, he ran a strong 4.94/279.85 that lost to Ormsby's 4.97/291. He made the finals of the next race as well, the Fallnationals. Gwynn qualified #2 with a 5.07/278.37, but in round two he beat Ormsby's 5.16 with Firebird Raceway's first four, a 4.99/278. In the semifinals, he beat LaHaie with a 5.08/278. In the final, he ran Shirley Muldowney, and she got a slight holeshot and hung on for a popular win with her 5.05/275.48 beating Darrell's slightly quicker 5.04/278. At the season-ending World Finals, Darrell set Low ET in qualifying #1 with a 4.95/285.98. He beat Brotherton in the first round, with a 5.01/282.75, but fouled away a 5.00/283.10 in the second round against Ormsby, bringing his season to a close.

Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, June 27, 2022, 11:45:22 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.

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Larry Dixon Jr. (M) from Cardiff, California USA (Comp Nr/Finish: 7)

1999 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 7

"Miller Lite" Owned by Don Prudhomme from Granada Hills, California USA

Crew Chief: Dale Armstrong

'98 Dragster by Murf McKinney | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with direct drive

1/4 Mile ET:	4.486 at NHRA Baytown TX 4/10/99 (NR)	1/4 Mile MPH:	321.96 at NHRA Madison IL 6/26/99
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 99.14, MPH 87.00	Entry is 0.92859 times average ET and 1.07895 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: Dixon's milestone elapsed time of 4.486 seconds ended a season-long debate over which Top Fuel team was the first to break the 4.50 second barrier. He also was low qualifier at Gainesville 4.532 ET-321.65 MPH.

Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, January 29, 2022, 08:31:42 PM by Jim Hawkins.

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Hank Endres (M) from Pennsville, New Jersey USA (Comp Nr/Finish: 179 )

1986 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 1

"Carey's Diesel" Owned by John Carey from Dover, Delaware USA

Crew Chief: Ron Keenan & Bill Pike

'86 Dragster by Marc Rowe | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi by Bill Pike with 2 speed manual transmission

1/4 Mile ET:	5.386 at NHRA Maple Grove PA 9/86	1/4 Mile MPH:	262.31 at NHRA Maple Grove PA 9/86
1000 FT ET:	Unknown at Unknown	1000 FT MPH:	Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET:	Unknown at Unknown	1/8 Mile MPH:	Unknown at Unknown

Entry's 1986 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:

1/4 Mile Rating: ET 88.40, MPH 76.56	Entry is 0.92862 times average ET and 1.07548 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00	Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00	Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH

1986 Records:	1/4 Mile: 5.261 ET, 278.55 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1986 Average:	1/4 Mile: 5.800 ET, 243.90 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1986 Minimum:	1/4 Mile: 6.339 ET, 224.73 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH

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Notes: Hank qualified #8 for the sixteen-car field at Denver for the NHRA Mile High Nationals with a 5.71/248.75. A 5.72/252.59 beat Gene Snow's 5.82/234 in the opening round, but a second-round 5.79/251.46 fell to eventual winner Larry Minor's 5.78/251. He then went to Brainerd for the NHRA Northstar Nationals. Endres qualified #11 with a 5.72/250.69, but he lost to Don Garlits in round one. He really ran well in qualifying at Indy for the NHRA US Nationals, where he ran 5.52/259.74 for the #5 spot in the show. That was ahead of Gary Beck, Garlits, Connie Kalitta, and a host of others. Alas, in round one, Beck stepped up from his 5.60 in qualifying to run 5.49/257 to defeat Endres' 5.70/256.77. Maple Grove was the next stop on the NHRA tour for the Keystone Nationals. Hank qualified #5 once again with a 5.45/262.31. He became just the fifth Top Fuel driver to run a 5.3 time (behind Beck, Garlits, Darrell Gwynn, and Eddie Hill) with a first-round 5.386/247.52 that beat Kalitta. But he smoked the tires hard in round two, and his 8.04/94.27 lost to Gary Ormsby's 5.64/255. At Texas, for the NHRA Chief Nationals, Hank ran 5.44/261.55 to qualify #7. He beat Jack Revelle in the opening round with a 5.56/260.34. In round two, a 5.48/262.31 defeated Earl Whitting before his 5.56/256.26 lost to Gwynn's 5.27/276 in the semifinal. Endres qualified #1 at Phoenix for the NHRA Fallnationals with a 5.497/250.08. Unfortunately, the car broke on the line in the first round against Hill. The NHRA season came to an end at Pomona for the World Finals. A 5.436/261.29 qualified #6. In the opening round, both he and his opponent, Ormsby, had trouble getting traction, and Gary's 6.39/203 beat Hank's 6.44/223.54 in a Top Fuel race similar to the1960ss when the Top Fuel cars blazed the tires the whole length of the track.

Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, 06:54:59 PM by Super Crew. Approved by Super Crew.

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Don Garlits (M) from Ocala, Florida USA (Comp Nr/Finish: 204 )

1981 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 2

"Kendall SR 26" Owned by Don Garlits from Ocala, Florida USA

Crew Chief: Art Malone

'81 Dragster by Don Garlits | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 495 Keith Black Hemi by Don Garlits with 2 speed manual transmission

1/4 Mile ET:	5.525 at Unknown	1/4 Mile MPH:	255.68 at Unknown
1000 FT ET:	Unknown at Unknown	1000 FT MPH:	Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET:	Unknown at Unknown	1/8 Mile MPH:	Unknown at Unknown

Entry's 1981 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:

1/4 Mile Rating: ET 100.0, MPH 100.0	Entry is 0.92873 times average ET and 1.07955 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00	Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00	Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH

1981 Records:	1/4 Mile: 5.525 ET, 255.68 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1981 Average:	1/4 Mile: 5.949 ET, 236.84 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1981 Minimum:	1/4 Mile: 6.449 ET, 218.61 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH

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Notes: Malone 81/84. | Don started the '81 season by winning the AHRA Winternationals with a 6.33/230 over Jerry Ruth. He then showed up at the IHRA Winternationals at Darlington and qualified #2 with a 5.92/243, but the car started wheelstanding against Richard Tharp in the first round, and Don's 6.03/250.69 (Top Speed) lost to Tharp's 5.95/237.

Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, February 29, 2016, 11:29:49 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.

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Dick LaHaie (M) from DeWitt, Michigan USA (Comp Nr/Finish: 333 / 5)

1989 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3

"Miller High Life" Owned by Dick LaHaie from DeWitt, Michigan USA

Crew Chief: Kim LaHaie

'87 Dragster by Dave Uyehara | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission

1/4 Mile ET:	4.941 at NHRA Ennis TX 10/07/89	1/4 Mile MPH:	287.90 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 1989 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:

1/4 Mile Rating: ET 97.25, MPH 86.69	Entry is 0.92876 times average ET and 1.07165 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: Ran 4.983 at NHRA Indianapolis on September 3/1989, to become the sixth member of the Cragar 4-Second Club for Top Fuel. Photo from Columbus 1989. Confirmed 287.63 MPH at Ennis Fall 89, but MPH from Drag Racing List Volume 5, Number 1., Winter 89/90 listed 287.90. Where was that run? | The Miller American cars were owned by Dick LaHaie, not Larry Minor. Larry had the sponsorship deal and got Dick to run his car under the colors while Minor raced his own (ex Gary Beck) car and the funny cars. - Dick LaHaie, Racin & Rockin Radio, 2/24/14 | LaHaie finished the season third in points. I'm sure he went into the year expecting to win more than the three national event wins that he got. But it was still more NHRA wins than he had gotten in '88. The season started with Dick running 5.16/279.32 to qualify #11 at the Winternationals. He lost to Connie Kalitta's 5.05/288 in the first round, with a 5.09/277.43. At the Supernationals, a 5.07 gave him the dreaded #9 qualifying spot and setting up a first-round meeting with low qualifier Joe Amato which he lost. He qualified in the top half of the show at the Gatornationals when a 5.13 was good for the #6 position. He got past the first-round for the first time this season, but in the second round, he had a tire-smoking battle with Hank Endres and lost. Things had to change and they did at the next event, the Southern Nationals in Atlanta. LaHaie took the pole with a 5.10/281.69. He beat Frank Bradley's 5.23/277 in the first round, with a 5.15/282.92 (Top Speed). In round two a consistent 5.16/278.46 beat Frank Hawley and in the semifinals a 5.18/279.32 beat Lori Johns. He went on to take his first victory of '89 with a final round 5.13/281.77 over Eddie Hill's 5.19/267. The NHRA tour then swung to Memphis for the Mid-South Nationals where Dick qualified #6 with a 5.10/284.18. He beat Kalitta in the first round, and a 5.08/284 beat Johns' 5.19 in round two. But in the semifinals against Hill, he had a strut that held the rear wing in place break. It unloaded the car and LaHaie did a great job in bringing the car to a safe stop. The sixth race of the season was the Cajun Nationals. Once again he qualified in the dreaded #9 spot with a 5.24/277.09 setting up a first-round run against low qualifier Frank Cook. This time, LaHaie won the first-round race and in round two he left on Bradley and won with a 5.22/277 to Frank's quicker 5.19. He overpowered the track in the semifinals and smoked the tires to a loss against Gene Snow. A 5.10/286.07 qualified #8 at the next race, the Springnationals. He beat Paul Smith in round one, but in the second round be lost to Jim Head when they both smoked the tires. It was up to Canada for the Grandnationals in late June. He ran a 5.21/280.54 to qualify #5. A first-round 5.20/279.67 beat John Carey. He improved to a 5.13/282.13 in round two to beat Bradley's 5.17/279. In the semifinals, Amato's 5.25/268 fell to Dick's 5.14/279.58. In the final, he ran Gary Ormsby and a 5.21/274.55 was good for the runner-up spot to Gary's 5.15/278. LaHaie got his second win at the next race, the Summernationals at Englishtown. He qualified #4 with a 5.10/283.37 and took out Carey in the first round. In the second round, he ran a solo 5.19/275 when Cook was unable to show. In the semifinals, a 5.15/280 beat a tire-smoking Hill. In the final, he reversed the outcome of the last race when he met Ormsby. A final 5.11/282.04 gave Gary's 5.24/271 the runner-up spot. The thin air of Denver was the next stop for the Mile High Nationals. Dick ran a 5.26/270.51 in qualifying #4. He beat Mike Brotherton in round one, and a 5.35/244 beat Darrell Gwynn in round two, but in the semifinals, both he and Amato ran 5.22's with Amato getting the win. From there it was off to Sonoma for the California Nationals where a 5.06/283.64 qualified #3. He beat Lori Johns in the first round, with a 5.07/281.60, but he broke and was unable to run Gordie Bonin in round two. Dick was runner-up at the next stop, the Seafair Nationals at Seattle. He qualified #6 with a 5.09/285.53 and in round one, a 5.11/283.82 beat Bonin's 5.52. In round two, a consistent 5.10/282.84 beat Bradley's 5.19/278. A semifinal 5.11/281.42 beat Cook's 5.22/275. But even though he stayed consistent in the final with a 5.10/278.98 he lost to a strong running Amato at 5.01/278. At the thirteenth race of the season, the Northstar Nationals, Dick qualified #1 with a 5.12/279.85. Unfortunately, he smoked the tires to a 6.33/160.82 first-round loss to Dennis Forcelle. He ran Indianapolis' first four during qualifying, a 4.98/285.44 that eventually held for the #2 qualifying spot. LaHaie beat Pat Dakin in the first round, and in round two, a 5.06/276.20 beat Johns' 5.13/274. In the semifinals, a 5.01/280.72 beat a tire-smoking Amato. In the final, he ran Darrell Gwynn and he overpowered the track to a shut off 17.11/48.44 while Darrell took the win with a 5.04/280.

Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, 02:28:46 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.

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Randy Allison (M) from Vista, California USA (Comp Nr/Finish: 7736 )

1972 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7

"Allison Brothers" Owned by Randy & Gary Allison from Vista, California USA

Crew Chief: Gary Allison

Dragster by Race Car Engineering | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 WRE Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission

1/4 Mile ET:	6.130 at Long Beach CA 9/09/72	1/4 Mile MPH:	234.98 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/03/72
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 84.05, MPH 77.95	Entry is 0.92879 times average ET and 1.06263 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: During Lions Drag Strip's "Back to School Rocking and Racing Spectacular" Randy ran 6.13 and 6.14 in winning the 8 car top fuel invitational. His 6.14/232.55 beat James Warren in the top fuel final and his earlier 6.13 reset the Lions track record. At the time, his 6.13 was the fourth quickest time ever recorded with only Jerry Ruth (6.06), Don Garlits (6.10), and Gary Beck (6.11) having run quicker. Also, number 2 qualifier at the 1972 NHRA Nationals with a 6.196/234.98, tying Clayton Harris for Top Speed of the Meet. Photo from the 1972 NHRA Springnationals, National Trail Raceway, Columbus, Ohio. Finished second in Division 7 points. Also ran 6.66 at Pomona, 6.48 at Columbus, 6.19 at Indy, 6.23 at Ontario.

Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, 10:21:07 AM by Thomas Nagy.

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Pat Dakin (M) from New Carlisle, Ohio USA (Comp Nr/Finish: 303 )

1996 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3

"Commercial Metal Fabrication" Owned by Pat Dakin & Tom Kattleman from Dayton, Ohio USA

Crew Chief: Tom Kattleman

'96 Dragster by Murf McKinney | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 TFX Hemi with direct drive

1/4 Mile ET:	4.636 at NHRA Ennis TX 10/12/96	1/4 Mile MPH:	306.53 at NHRA Ennis TX 10/12/96
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 94.48, MPH 80.24	Entry is 0.92887 times average ET and 1.06467 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: ET and speed confirmed by Jim Hawkins' DragStats.

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John Case (M) from California USA (Comp Nr/Finish: )

1958 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7

"Red Case" Owned by Red Case from California USA

Crew Chief: Red Case

'58 Dragster by Red Case | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive

1/4 Mile ET:	9.060 at Unknown	1/4 Mile MPH:	170.00 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 1958 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:

1/4 Mile Rating: ET 85.93, MPH 78.26	Entry is 0.92923 times average ET and 1.08280 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00	Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00	Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH

1958 Records:	1/4 Mile: 8.790 ET, 180.00 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1958 Average:	1/4 Mile: 9.750 ET, 157.00 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1958 Minimum:	1/4 Mile: 10.710 ET, 142.93 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH

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Notes: Rear engine dragster?

Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, August 10, 2006, 10:52:48 PM by Super Crew.

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James Warren (M) from Bakersfield, California USA (Comp Nr/Finish: 790 / 71)

1973 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7

"Rain For Rent" Owned by James Warren & Roger Coburn from Bakersfield, California USA

Crew Chief: Roger Coburn

'72 Dragster by Ron Attebury | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission

1/4 Mile ET:	5.975 at Fremont CA 10/13/73	1/4 Mile MPH:	233.00 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 1973 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:

1/4 Mile Rating: ET 85.21, MPH 63.29	Entry is 0.92924 times average ET and 1.02265 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: Won Division 7 four times from 72/76. Photo from the 1973 NHRA US Nationals, Indianapolis Raceway Park. Also ran 6.18 at OCIR on 5/12/73. Fremont 5.97 on 10/13/73 was sixth entry into the Cragar Five Second Club. Ran 6.20/231.36 (track record) at Irwindale on 8/04/73, winning over Bob Noice. Also ran 6.04 at Fresno, 7.23 at Pomona, 6.190/224.43 at Indy (NHRA national event bests for 1973), and 6.24 at Tulsa.

Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Friday, March 6, 2020, 11:17:45 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.

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Don Moody (M) from Santa Monica, California USA (Comp Nr/Finish: 760 )

1974 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7

"Walton-Cerny-Moody" Owned by Walton, Cerny, Moody from Long Beach, California USA

Crew Chief: Wes Cerny

'73 Dragster by Don Long | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission

1/4 Mile ET:	5.855 at 1974	1/4 Mile MPH:	240.00 at 1974
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 92.78, MPH 78.04	Entry is 0.92937 times average ET and 1.04803 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: Where was this run? The team did not run any NHRA national events in 1974.

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Andrew Cowin (M) from Chiswick, New South Wales Australia (Comp Nr/Finish: 835 )

2002 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 2

"New York Yankees" Owned by Darrell Gwynn from Weston, Florida USA

Crew Chief: Mike Smith

'02 Dragster by Murf McKinney | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 TFX Hemi with direct drive

1/4 Mile ET:	4.490 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/08/02	1/4 Mile MPH:	328.38 at Las Vegas NV 10/27/02
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 98.15, MPH 93.37	Entry is 0.92941 times average ET and 1.08198 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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Notes: Also 327.90 at NHRA Pomona Winters. Really a super high MPH car and one of the first to approach 330.

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Scott Kalitta (M) from Ypsilanti, Michigan USA (Comp Nr/Finish: 319 / 1)

1996 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3

"American International Airways" Owned by Connie Kalitta from Ypsilanti, Michigan USA

Crew Chief: Dick LaHaie

'96 Dragster by Murf McKinney | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with direct drive

1/4 Mile ET:	4.639 at NHRA Topeka KS 7/06/96	1/4 Mile MPH:	316.56 at Top Fuel Classic 1996
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 94.10, MPH 96.53	Entry is 0.92947 times average ET and 1.09951 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: Rick Howard photo from 1996 US Nats, Indy. Qualified 8th at 4.71/311.41. Lost round one to Larry Dixon Jr. (ET and speed confirmed by Jim Hawkins' DragStats. Ran 315.67 National Record at 96 Western Auto Nats, but bettered that mark at the 96 Top Fuel Classic (no records recorded). Also 4.720 at 96 Gators and 4.648 at 96 Top Fuel Classic.)

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Dale Funk (M) from Radcliff, Kentucky USA (Comp Nr/Finish: 343 / 38)

1972 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3

"Kentucky Moonshiner" Owned by Bill English & Robert Frakes from Radcliff, Kentucky USA

Crew Chief: Robert Frakes

'72 Dragster by Bill Stebbins | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission

1/4 Mile ET:	6.135 at IHRA Dallas TX 10/72 (NR)	1/4 Mile MPH:	231.36 at NHRA Englishtown NJ 7/15/72
1000 FT ET:	Unknown at Unknown	1000 FT MPH:	Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET:	4.875 at IHRA Charlotte NC 4/16/72	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 83.69, MPH 70.65	Entry is 0.92955 times average ET and 1.04626 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 50.00, MPH 00.00	Entry is 1.00000 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: Set IHRA National Record at 6.13 in Dallas in October 1972. Photo from the 1972 NHRA Gatornationals, Gainesville, Florida. Ran 6.74 at Pomona, 6.61 at Gainesville, 6.47 at Columbus, 6.45 at Englishtown, 6.13 at Bristol, 6.569/230.76 at Tulsa PRA National Challenge 72. Ran a DNQ 6.370 at Ontario 72, but got into the show and ran 6.43 in a first-round loss to Pat Dakin’s 6.180. That was his best NHRA ET for the year. Best speed was a nice 231.36 at NHRA Englishtown. Also ran 230.76 at PRA

Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, March 14, 2020, 03:33:27 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.

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Doug Kalitta (M) from Ann Arbor, Michigan USA (Comp Nr/Finish: 4)

2003 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3

"Mac Tools" Owned by Connie Kalitta from Ypsilanti, Michigan USA

Crew Chief: Connie Kalitta

'03 Dragster by Murf McKinney | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with direct drive

1/4 Mile ET:	4.428 at NHRA Joliet IL Fall 2003	1/4 Mile MPH:	333.91 at NHRA Baytown TX Fall 2003
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 2003 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:

1/4 Mile Rating: ET 100.0, MPH 99.91	Entry is 0.92967 times average ET and 1.08596 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

2003 Records:	1/4 Mile: 4.428 ET, 333.95 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
2003 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
2003 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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Notes: Also 333.00 national record at Joliet Fall 2003 and 333.25 national record at Pomona Finals 2003. Ran 4.535 low qualifier at 93 Gators and 4.479 at 2003 Pomona Finals. Also 328.54 at 93 Englishtown and 330.88 at 2003 Pomona Finals.

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Tony Schumacher (M) from Park Ridge, Illinois USA (Comp Nr/Finish: 356 / 1)

2006 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3

"US Army" Owned by Don Schumacher from Park Ridge, Illinois USA

Crew Chief: Alan Johnson

'05 Dragster by Brad Hadman | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 TFX Hemi with direct drive

1/4 Mile ET:	4.428 at NHRA Pomona CA 11/11/06	1/4 Mile MPH:	333.08 at NHRA Las Vegas NV 10/28/06
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 2006 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:

1/4 Mile Rating: ET 98.82, MPH 92.52	Entry is 0.92967 times average ET and 1.08326 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

2006 Records:	1/4 Mile: 4.420 ET, 337.58 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 3.100 ET, 271.00 MPH
2006 Average:	1/4 Mile: 4.763 ET, 307.48 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 3.255 ET, 257.45 MPH
2006 Minimum:	1/4 Mile: 5.263 ET, 278.27 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 3.585 ET, 233.75 MPH

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Notes: Low qualifier at 06 US Nationals at 4.475.

Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, April 8, 2023, 09:38:50 PM by John Bockelman.

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Chuck Gireth (M) from Pasadena, California USA (Comp Nr/Finish: )

1959 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7

"Gireth & Oliphant" Owned by Chuck Gireth & Oliphant from Pasadena, California USA

Crew Chief: Chuck Gireth & Oliphant

'59 Dragster by Chuck Gireth | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive

1/4 Mile ET:	8.270 at Fremont CA 8/16/59	1/4 Mile MPH:	192.30 at Fremont CA 5/59 (WR)
1000 FT ET:	Unknown at Unknown	1000 FT MPH:	Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET:	Unknown at Unknown	1/8 Mile MPH:	Unknown at Unknown

Entry's 1959 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:

1/4 Mile Rating: ET 94.32, MPH 94.30	Entry is 0.92974 times average ET and 1.15600 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00	Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00	Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH

1959 Records:	1/4 Mile: 8.190 ET, 195.63 MPH	1000 Ft. 7.590 ET, 160.70 MPH	1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 142.85 MPH
1959 Average:	1/4 Mile: 8.895 ET, 166.35 MPH	1000 Ft. 7.970 ET, 152.66 MPH	1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 135.71 MPH
1959 Minimum:	1/4 Mile: 9.600 ET, 154.13 MPH	1000 Ft. 8.389 ET, 145.02 MPH	1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH

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Notes: Sent NHRA National speed record on 5/59 at Fremont, CA (192.30). Set 132 Record of 8.27 at Fremont on August 16/1959. Chuck AKA "The Smilin' Tiger." Machine later became the Akins-Sanchez car and continued to make its mark. Please confirm the name of the team. Was Ray Hawkins part of the team, car name?; Photo: "'50s Drags in Color," Pat Ganahl's Rod & Custom website - MB

Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, August 14, 2022, 03:02:12 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.

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Glen Leasher (M) from Kansas City, Missouri USA (Comp Nr/Finish: )

1959 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: A/FD, Div: 5

"Sullivan-Martin" Owned by Sullivan-Martin from Kansas City, Missouri USA

Crew Chief:

'59 Dragster by Bob Sullivan | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 406 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive

1/4 Mile ET:	8.270 at Unknown	1/4 Mile MPH:	185.56 at Unknown
1000 FT ET:	Unknown at Unknown	1000 FT MPH:	Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET:	Unknown at Unknown	1/8 Mile MPH:	Unknown at Unknown

Entry's 1959 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:

1/4 Mile Rating: ET 94.32, MPH 82.79	Entry is 0.92974 times average ET and 1.11548 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00	Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00	Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH

1959 Records:	1/4 Mile: 8.190 ET, 195.63 MPH	1000 Ft. 7.590 ET, 160.70 MPH	1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 142.85 MPH
1959 Average:	1/4 Mile: 8.895 ET, 166.35 MPH	1000 Ft. 7.970 ET, 152.66 MPH	1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 135.71 MPH
1959 Minimum:	1/4 Mile: 9.600 ET, 154.13 MPH	1000 Ft. 8.389 ET, 145.02 MPH	1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH

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Notes: Unblown fuel

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Lyle Fisher (M) from Phoenix, Arizona USA (Comp Nr/Finish: )

1957 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FM, Div: 7

"Speed Sport Special" Owned by Red Greth & Lyle Fisher from Phoenix, Arizona USA

Crew Chief: Don Maynard

27 Ford Model T Altered by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 354 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive

1/4 Mile ET:	9.100 at Tucson AZ 10/27/57	1/4 Mile MPH:	169.11 at Tucson AZ 10/27/57
1000 FT ET:	Unknown at Unknown	1000 FT MPH:	Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET:	Unknown at Unknown	1/8 Mile MPH:	Unknown at Unknown

Entry's 1957 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:

1/4 Mile Rating: ET 84.42, MPH 82.38	Entry is 0.92999 times average ET and 1.08613 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00	Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00	Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH

1957 Records:	1/4 Mile: 8.790 ET, 176.40 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1957 Average:	1/4 Mile: 9.785 ET, 155.70 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1957 Minimum:	1/4 Mile: 10.780 ET, 141.33 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH

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Notes: The Speed Sport modified roadster campaigned by Lyle Fisher, Gary "Red" Greth, and Don Maynard, one of the more popular cars of its era, produced record-setting performances from 1956 through the early 1960s. Powered by a 354-cid rear-mounted Chrysler Hemi, the 1,500-pound roadster stunned observers with a speed record of 160.14 mph at the 1957 ATAA World Series at Cordova, Ill., and finished the year with a clocking of 169.11 in Tucson, Ariz. Other records include an 8.03/175.78 in March 1960. A 180.72 was backed up by a 179.28 on October 2/1960. The Drag News 1320 Standard Modified Fuel Roadster speed mark was 183.67 eight days later in Alton, Ill. The Speed Sport roadster remained competitive well into the mid-1960s, qualifying for Top Fuel at the 1963 AHRA Winternationals and making its final appearance at the 1964 Bakersfield March Meet. Info courtesy NHRA Museum.

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Bob Bommarito (M) from Long Beach, California USA (Comp Nr/Finish: 756 )

1973 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7

"Pegasus" Owned by John Durkee from Los Angeles, California USA

Crew Chief: John Durkee

'71 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 WRE Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission

1/4 Mile ET:	5.980 at Orange County CA 1973	1/4 Mile MPH:	235.60 at PDA 7/73
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 84.82, MPH 69.99	Entry is 0.93002 times average ET and 1.03406 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: Bommarito was one of 40 Top Fuel drivers attempting to qualify at Irwindale's sixteen-car field for its Grand Premiere race. Unfortunately, he failed to qualify. Bob was at the rained out and washed out NHRA Winternationals at Pomona. There was a total lack of traction, and Bob ran 6.99/206.42 to qualify #10 in the 32 car field. He lost to James Warren in the first round. Bob ran 6.28 at Fresno. | John Durkee worked out of Sid Waterman's shop. This was the former Allison Bros. car.

Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, January 20, 2022, 11:49:00 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.

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Joe Amato (M) from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA (Comp Nr/Finish: 2)

1984 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 1

"TRW/Hurst/Keystone" Owned by Joe Amato from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA

Crew Chief: Tim Richards

'83 Dragster by Al Swindahl | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 496 Keith Black Hemi by Tim Richards with 2 speed manual transmission

1/4 Mile ET:	5.450 at NHRA Englishtown NJ 1984	1/4 Mile MPH:	264.70 at NHRA Englishtown NJ 1984
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 1984 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:

1/4 Mile Rating: ET 93.70, MPH 100.0	Entry is 0.93003 times average ET and 1.08528 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

1984 Records:	1/4 Mile: 5.391 ET, 264.70 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1984 Average:	1/4 Mile: 5.860 ET, 243.90 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1984 Minimum:	1/4 Mile: 6.360 ET, 224.73 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH

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Notes: First car over 260 with a 262.39 National Record at Gainesville in March 1984 (backed up by 260.11). Just beat Kenny Bernstein to the mark. Did it partially by coming out with a much taller wing than normal (AKA the Kareem Abdul Jabbar wing). Later upped the mark at the Summernationals. Also ran 263.92 at the Cajun Nationals in June 1984. | Joe started the season with a runner-up finish at the season opening NHRA Winternationals at Pomona. He qualified #3 with a 5.59/254.23. In the first round his 5.61/243.90 beat Bill Carter's 5.71/245. In round two he ran a single when Chuck Haase broke behind the line. Unfortunately, Joe hurt an engine on the solo and had to replace it with a new "bullet" for the semifinals. There, he faced Don Garlits and Amato won easily with a 5.84/230.17 over "Big Daddy's" 6.01/240. In the final, he ran Gary Ormsby and the two ran a real close race with Gary taking the win with a 5.66/243 over Joe's hard charging 5.67/254.25. At Gainesville for the NHRA Gatornationals he made history with the sport's first 260 mph run. He started by qualifying #2 with a 5.53/259.36 behind Gary Beck's Low ET of the meet 5.47. In the first round, a 5.55/257.87 beat Carter's off pace 6.28. In round two, a 5.61/259.36 beat Chris Karamesines' 5.80/243. He broke the 260 mph barrier in the semifinals with a 5.58/260.11 that defeated Winternationals winner Ormsby's 5.66/249. In the final he met with low qualifier Beck. Joe got the victory and improved his Top Speed to a 262.39 at 5.54 in defeating Gary's 5.68/245. A new era had arrived. At Atlanta for the NHRA Southern Nationals, Joe grabbed another win. It was an eight-car show and in the first round, he beat an out of shape Gary Read with a 5.56/255.68. In the semifinals, a 5.62 beat Shirley Muldowney's 5.72. In the final, he ran 5.60/259.36 (Top Speed) to beat out Dick LaHaie's 5.64/249. In May, Amato upped his speed to 263.92 at State Capitol Raceway near Baton Rouge for the NHRA Cajun Nationals. He ran that speed while qualifying #2 with a 5.53 in the eight-car show. In round one, he beat Danny Danell with a 5.65/257.87, but in the semifinals, he had a rear end break and he lost to Beck who went on to win the event.

Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, 07:14:42 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.

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Scott Kalitta (M) from Ypsilanti, Michigan USA (Comp Nr/Finish: 319 / 2)

1997 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3

"American International Airways" Owned by Connie Kalitta from Ypsilanti, Michigan USA

Crew Chief: Ed McCulloch

'97 Dragster by Murf McKinney | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with direct drive

1/4 Mile ET:	4.613 at NHRA Ennis TX 10/19/97	1/4 Mile MPH:	319.82 at NHRA Ennis TX 10/19/97
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 93.15, MPH 96.63	Entry is 0.93004 times average ET and 1.10447 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: Best NHRA national event times of 4.613/318.92 in eliminations at Ennis Fall. Did Scott run 4.597 somewhere this year (he did not do it in NHRA national event competition). Won NHRA Topeka and runner up at Sonoma.

Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, June 27, 2020, 01:16:41 PM by David Oakes.

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James Warren (M) from Bakersfield, California USA (Comp Nr/Finish: )

1967 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7

"Warren-Coburn-Miller" Owned by James Warren, Roger Coburn & Marvin Miller from Bakersfield, California USA

Crew Chief: Roger Coburn

'67 Dragster by RCE | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive

1/4 Mile ET:	6.780 at Irwindale CA 10/14/67	1/4 Mile MPH:	230.17 at Fresno CA 4/16/67
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 93.21, MPH 98.35	Entry is 0.93004 times average ET and 1.08183 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: First 230 MPH Fueler and 227.85 national record at Irwindale on 9/30/67. | Ran all time best 6.89 Top Fuel ET at OCIR in August '67 (6.89/223), but bettered by others at Indy '67. - Bill McLauchlan | Qualified at Pomona Winternationals '67 at 7.372/218.44. This team was on top of their game in '67. As mentioned, the 7.37 qualified #11 at Pomona. James advanced past a non-firing Ron Rolstad in the first round, with an 8.05/159.01, but in round two his 7.48/209.30 lost to Jerry Ruth's 7.40/212. On February 12 they were at Irwindale for an eight-car show. James qualified #7 with a 7.30/204.08. He beat Gerry Glenn in the first round, with a 7.23/107.84, but as the speed attests, he lost a motor while winning and was unable to continue. Glenn got back in on the break rule and went on to win the race. Warren was runner-up at the first annual Stardust Open at Las Vegas. He lost in the final to Mike Snively in the "Hawaiian." He won the ninth annual T-Timers race at San Fernando on March 19. He qualified #1 in the eight-car show with a 7.31 (Low ET). A first-round 7.48/212.26 beat Wayne King's 7.74/209. In the semifinal, he beat Larry Dixon in the "Fireside Inn" roadster. In the final, he ran a 7.37/212.76 (Top Speed) to win over Neil Leffler's 8.04 in the A&W car. On April 2, the team qualified #4 with a 7.56/206.42 at Fresno, but in the first round, the rear end let go. Warren and Coburn had a big day on April 16 at Fresno. They came off the truck and qualified with a 7.42/226.70. Before the end of the day, they hit 230.17 in eliminations. Unfortunately, they didn't win as Warren fouled out of competition. Lions held an eight-car show on April 22 and Warren set Top Speed of the meet at 223.88 during qualifying. In the first round, he beat Ron Hampshire with a 7.61/217.38. James lost in the semifinal to Bob Mayer. They finished runner-up at an eight-car show at Irwindale on May 13. James qualified #1 with a 7.19, and he beat Steve Carbone's 7.37 in the first round, with a 7.26/222.22. In the semifinal, he set a 224.42 track record while beating Tom Toler. He lost to Mike Sorokin in the "Hawaiian II" in the final. He was runner-up again at Irwindale the following week (May 20). He got to the final of the eight-car show by running 7.35/207.36 over the Doss Brothers and 7.39/201.78 over Bob Mayer's 7.59/194. A red light ended his run in the final against Jeep Hampshire. On June 10, they were at Lions for an eight-car show. A 7.18 qualified #1 and a 7.09 (Low ET) at 217.99 won his first-round race, but they broke and were unable to run in the semifinal. Breakage was a problem for the team as they once again ran well at Lions on June 24. It was another eight-car show and in the first round, James ran 7.26/221.66 to win, but in the semifinal, he lost a motor and the race. Irwindale held a sixteen-car show on July 8. Warren beat Leroy Goldstein in the first round, with a 7.27/221.66, but in the second round, his 7.76/150.50 lost to Jim Dunn's 7.37/219. On July 29, James set a new track record 6.96 at Irwindale. He won an eight-car event at OCIR on August 12. A final round 7.14/218.96 beat Dave Beebe in the final. At the NHRA US Nationals, they qualified #4 with a 6.87/222.76. James made it all the way to the finals of the 32 car show before losing to Don Garlits' 6.77/220 in the final with a 6.95/222.71. I'm sure that they felt a little better the following week (September 9) after Indy when they ran at a sixteen-car show at Irwindale. They qualified for the show with a 7.25/219.50 (Top Speed). James won his first-round race with a 7.14 (Low ET) at 219.50 (again). A second round 7.28/206.88 beat Bob Hightower and a semifinal 7.41/180.72 took care of Ray Ayres. In the final, he won the event with a 7.31/201.34 over Jim Nicoll. Another win came their way at the final NHRA Division 7 race at Irwindale on September 30. There they qualified #2 with a 6.99/227.84 (Top Speed). John Mulligan was first with a 6.96. They both made their way to the final. James got to the final by running 6.93/227.26 in the first round, over Mayer, a second round 6.89 (Low ET) at 227.26 over a fouling Goldstein. In the semifinal, a 6.99/204.54 beat Don Prudhomme. In the final, he beat Mulligan for the title. At Irwindale's second annual Grand Prix, the Warren and Coburn team looked like they were on their way to another win. They qualified #1 with a 6.89 in the 32 car field. He had two easy rounds before running a 7.03/221.12 over Ray Ayres' 7.16/218 in the third round. In the semifinal, he set a new track ET record at 6.78 at 221.66. But in the final, Bobby Tapia ran a 7.00/226 to beat Warren. They were at Lions for the Drag News All-Pro Race on October 21. It was another 32 car show. In the first round, James ran 6. 94/210.28 to beat Beebe's 7.38. In the second round, a 7.13/184.41 beat the "Mr. Ed" car. He took out Tom McEwen in the third round with a 6.89/218.44. But in the semifinal, he lost to Mulligan. Irwindale held a sixteen-car show on November 4, where almost 40 cars attempted to qualify. Warren qualified #1 at 6.93/227.84. He worked his way to the final by running 7.25/225.56 over a fouling Bob Downey, a 6.95/202.23 advanced past round two and a semifinal 7.19/225 got him into the final. In the final, he faced McEwen who was using a Tim Beebe built 392 Hemi for this meet. Tom ran a 7.21/221 in the final, but he lost to Warren's Low ET and Top Speed blast of 6.91/229. As the year was coming to an end, Warren made an attempt for another win on December 17 at OCIR. He qualified #2 with a 7.00/221.12, but failed to reach the final.

Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, August 22, 2021, 10:36:27 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.

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Bob Vandergriff (M) from Cumming, Georgia USA (Comp Nr/Finish: 220 )

1996 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 2

"Jerzees" Owned by Bob Vandergriff from Cumming, Georgia USA

Crew Chief: Rick Cassel

'96 Dragster by Brad Hadman | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 498 TFX Hemi with direct drive

1/4 Mile ET:	4.642 at NHRA Seattle WA 8/03/96	1/4 Mile MPH:	307.58 at NHRA Pomona CA 10/12/96
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 93.73, MPH 81.95	Entry is 0.93007 times average ET and 1.06832 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: Rick Howard photo from 1996 US Nats, Indy. Qualified 12th at 4.82, 281. Improved to 4.77/300 in round one, but lost to Mike Dunn's better 4.69/309.

Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, July 18, 2022, 10:24:16 PM by Rick Howard.

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Eddie Hill (M) from Wichita Falls, Texas USA (Comp Nr/Finish: 489 )

1986 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 4

"Texan" Owned by Eddie Hill from Wichita Falls, Texas USA

Crew Chief: Donnie Couch

'83 Dragster by Don Long | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 498 JP-1 Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission

1/4 Mile ET:	5.395 at NHRA D4 Ennis TX 1986	1/4 Mile MPH:	261.24 at NHRA D4 Ennis TX 1986
1000 FT ET:	Unknown at Unknown	1000 FT MPH:	Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET:	Unknown at Unknown	1/8 Mile MPH:	Unknown at Unknown

Entry's 1986 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:

1/4 Mile Rating: ET 87.56, MPH 75.02	Entry is 0.93017 times average ET and 1.07109 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00	Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00	Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH

1986 Records:	1/4 Mile: 5.261 ET, 278.55 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1986 Average:	1/4 Mile: 5.800 ET, 243.90 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1986 Minimum:	1/4 Mile: 6.339 ET, 224.73 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH

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Notes: Run at the first fuel car match race at the Motorplex (before the national event) on a green track in August, no less. At the time, it was the fifth-quickest run in Top Fuel history. Listed times from The Drag Racing List December 86/January 87, Volume 1, Number 9. | Eddie attempted to qualify at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, but his 5.82/249.30 best was good for the second alternate spot. He was in the same boat at Gainesville and Atlanta when his 6.00/245.36 failed to qualify for the NHRA Gatornationals, and a best of 5.85/252.38 (first alternate) failed to make the show at the NHRA Southern Nationals. At Baton Rouge for the NHRA Cajun Nationals early in June, he qualified on the "bump" with a 5.78/249.72. Hill had problems in the first round and shut off to an 11.75/68.99 loss to Gene Snow's 5.71/228. That seemed to open the door for Eddie as he qualified #9 at the next NHRA race, the Springnationals, with a 5.61/248.20. He lost to low qualifier Gary Ormsby's 5.64/256 in the first round, with a 5.66/217.97. He didn't go to Canada for the NHRA Grandnationals but was back on the tour at Englishtown for the NHRA Summernationals, where he qualified #9 with a 5.53/254.81. Eddie qualified #8 at the World Finals at 5.496/261.24, but he was upset by Ed Moore in round one, 5.72/246 to 5.86/245.

Submitted by John Bockelman, Last updated on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, 07:02:38 PM by Super Crew. Approved by Bill Pratt.

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