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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Tom Chastang (M) from Hyattsville, Maryland USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1969 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 1
"Wheeler Dealer" Owned by Tom Chastang from Hyattsville, Maryland USA Crew Chief: Tom Chastang
'69 Dragster by Roy Fjastad - SPE | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 397 Chrysler Hemi by Keith Black with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 6.765 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 8/31/69         1/4 Mile MPH: 231.36 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 67.98, MPH 82.30    Entry is 0.97059 times average ET and 1.05663 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: Purchased from Bruce Wheeler 8/69. Top Speed, but DNQ at Indy.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, 06:52:13 PM by TomChastang.
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Photog Web 		Herm Petersen (M) from Poulsbo, Washington USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 600 / 61) 1975 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 6
"Petersen & Fitz" Owned by Herm Petersen & Sam Fitz from Poulsbo, Washington USA Crew Chief: Sam Fitz
'74 Dragster by Woody Gilmore | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 460 Donovan Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.870 at NHRA Ontario CA 10/11/75         1/4 Mile MPH: 241.96 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 1975 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 79.23, MPH 79.87    Entry is 0.94708 times average ET and 1.05659 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
1975 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 250.69 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.000 ET, 189.96 MPH   
1975 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.198 ET, 229.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.360 ET, 176.12 MPH
1975 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.759 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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No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, 12:26:35 PM by Freddie Young.
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Norman Blake Dick LaHaie (M) from DeWitt, Michigan USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 333 / 1) 1988 - 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: 5.073 at NHRA Baytown TX 10/08/88         1/4 Mile MPH: 283.82 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/04/88
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 82.16, MPH 87.77    Entry is 0.95357 times average ET and 1.05647 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: Photo from Columbus 1988. Finished #5 in 1988. Low qualifier at Gatornationals at 5.154. Also 5.09 at Indy, 283.55 at Gainesville. | 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 | Dick started the '88 season by winning the Super Bowl of Drag Racing event at Firebird Raceway in January He qualified #1 in the eight-car field with a 5.22. In round one he set Low ET of the meet with a 5.17 at 269 to beat Dennis Forcelle. A semifinal 5.23/271.90 beat a tire smoking Gary Ormsby and advanced him into the final against Joe Amato. In the final, Amato broke and LaHaie ran 5.24/272.72 for the victory. He followed that up by winning the NHRA Winternationals at Pomona. A 5.19 qualified #3. He beat Dan Pastorini in round one, and a 5.24/276 took care of Frank Bradley i round two. In the semifinals he had a close race with Eddie Hill as Dick's 5.21/276 beat Eddie's 5.22/284. In the final he met Amato again, and once again it was the same results. Dick got the victory with a 5.13 (Low ET of the meet) at 275. Dick did not run any IHRA events except for the Chief Nationals in October, so his next stop was at Gainesville for the NHRA Gatornationals. A 5.15/282 got him the pole, but in the first round, Hill stepped up to a 5.08/285 to beat his 5.18/283.55. He also lost early at the next NHRA race, the Southern Nationals in Atlanta where he smoked his tires in the second round and lost to Darrell Gwynn. Memphis was the next stop on the NHRA tour for the Mid-South Nationals and Dick's bad luck streak continued. He qualified #4 with a 5.29, but he lost to Forcelle in the first round. Another first-round loss came at the NHRA Cajun Nationals where Gwynn stopped him. Things weren't any better at the NHRA Springnationals where he qualified poorly (#10) and Hill beat him in round one. After early season success, it was a disappointing mid-season, but at the NHRA Grandnationals in Canada, Dick made it into the final. He qualified #4 for the show with a 5.25/272.06. He beat Pastorini in the first round, while in round two his 5.25/269 beat Hector Pickering. In the semifinals a 5.26/270 dropped Gwynn. This put him in the final against Gene Snow. Gene was running his direct drive car and was running extremely well, hitting 5.17 in his semifinal win. So in the final Snow had the edge and he held it with a 5.19 beating LaHaie's 5.23. At Englishtown he qualified #5 with a 5.24/273.63. He beat Jack Ostrander in the first round, but a 5.33/265 in round two lost to Hill's 5.27/270. The next stop was at Seattle for NHRA's Seafair Nationals. Dick ran a great 5.10 at 279.76 to qualify #3, but in the first round, he went into a wheelstand and shut off, losing to Hill. At the NHRA Winston All-Stars event, he again qualified #3 and again lost in the first round, this time to eventual winner Snow. He made it into another final round at Sears Point for the NHRA California Nationals. LaHaie qualified #2 with a 5.20/272.89 and he beat Tim Morgan in the first round, while in round two a 5.27/271 beat Glenn Mikres. In the semifinals, his 5.30 beat a tire-hazing Frank Hawley and advanced him into the final with Amato. The two had a close race, but Joe's 5.17/274 beat Dick's 5.18/272.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, June 27, 2022, 12:36:01 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Thomas Nagy Jim Herbert (M) from Sacramento, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 732 ) 1975 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7
"Performance World Spl." Owned by Jim Herbert & Chris Raynor from Sacramento, California USA Crew Chief: Jim Herbert
Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.000 at Bakersfield CA 3/75         1/4 Mile MPH: 241.93 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/01/75
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 1975 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 67.64, MPH 79.80    Entry is 0.96805 times average ET and 1.05646 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
1975 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 250.69 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.000 ET, 189.96 MPH   
1975 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.198 ET, 229.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.360 ET, 176.12 MPH
1975 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.759 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: Herbert ran 6.000 at 228.42 at Bakersfield 75 for the fourth spot, but broke in the first round, allowing Pete Kalb to advance to the second round. Also 6.029 in 75. Photo from the 1975 NHRA US Nationals, Indianapolis Raceway Park. | Alan Janes and I were a crew for Jim and Chris back then. Indy trips were dreams come true. - Peter Robertson
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, November 1, 2020, 03:07:26 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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© Tom West Jim Murphy (M) from Brooklyn, Michigan USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 311 ) 1975 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3
"Beebe & Murphy" Owned by Beebe & Murphy from Brooklyn, Michigan USA Crew Chief: Tim Beebe
'72 Dragster by Woody Gilmore | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Chrysler Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.200 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 8/31/75         1/4 Mile MPH: 241.93 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 8/31/75
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 1975 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 49.83, MPH 79.80    Entry is 1.00032 times average ET and 1.05646 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
1975 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 250.69 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.000 ET, 189.96 MPH   
1975 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.198 ET, 229.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.360 ET, 176.12 MPH
1975 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.759 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: Number 36th at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/75.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, March 27, 2022, 06:40:07 PM by Danny White.
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Photog Web 		Scott Weis (M) from Richmond, Virginia USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 201 ) 2006 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 2
"Barrett Enterprises" Owned by Mitchell Racing & Joe Weis from Richmond, Virginia USA Crew Chief: Glenn Mikres
'05 Dragster by Attac | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 TFX Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.599 at NHRA Columbus OH 6/06         1/4 Mile MPH: 324.83 at NHRA Joliet IL 6/10/06
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 73.90, MPH 78.81    Entry is 0.96557 times average ET and 1.05643 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: Best qualified speed was 324.44 at Columbus 2006. Ran 324.83 on a DNQ at Joliet 2006.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, April 22, 2023, 09:22:47 PM by Jim Hawkins.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Jeb Allen (M) from Bellflower, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 7760 ) 1973 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7
"Jeb Allen" Owned by Jeb Allen from Bellflower, California USA Crew Chief: Jeb Allen
'73 Dragster by Ron Attebury | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Chrysler Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.149 at NHRA Englishtown NJ 7/14/73         1/4 Mile MPH: 240.64 at Englishtown NJ 6/73
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 71.74, MPH 82.97    Entry is 0.95630 times average ET and 1.05618 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: Allen started his season at Irwindale's Grand Premiere in January. His 6.51 qualified #7 in the sixteen-car field. He improved to 6.37 in round one, to beat Dwight Salisbury's 6.71, but in round two, he was a little late of the line, and his 6.52 lost to Don Moody's 6.53. He went to Pomona for the rain-delayed (twice) NHRA Winternationals. Traction was not there as his 7.145/221.67 qualified #19 in the 32 car field. Unfortunately, he lost to Steve Carbone in the first round, 6.81/222 to 7.140/208.33. At the Bakersfield March Meet, he qualified #23, but he had to shut down with a bad magneto in the first round. Jeb was at Seattle in April for the Northwest Open. He ran well, going 6.31 in round one, and 6.16/238.09 (Top Speed) in round two over Herm Petersen. In the semifinals, he beat Gaines Markley with a 6.15. He faced Don Moody in the final. Don had set Low ET at 6.13, so the final was close. Allen's final round 6.31/233.16 finished runner-up to Moody's 6.28. Shortly after this, he won the Las Vegas Open. It was an eight-car field, and Jeb beat a tire-smoking Dave Russell in the semifinals with a 6.64. In the final, his 6.51/222.22 (Top Speed) beat Dwight Salisbury's 6.56 for the victory. In June, Allen was at Englishtown for a best of three match race against Clayton Harris. Jeb reset both ends of the track record in his first race over Clayton, running 6.16/240.64. He went on to win the match three straight with runs of 6.29/234.98 and a shutoff 7.10/209.79 when Harris fouled. He had an interesting outing at the NHRA Springnationals. There he qualified #12 with a 6.471/227.84. He beat Dale Funk's 6.62/222 in the first round, with a 6.495/220.58, and in round two, it seemed as if Jeb was on his way into the semifinals when he got the win light with a 6.706/221 (231?) over Marvin Schwartz' 6.790. But after their race, Marvin claimed that he had won, so a local TV station was filming the race by chance, and they reviewed it. Sure enough, Schwartz had led Allen through the beams, and he was awarded the win. Allen was at Maple Grove for the third NHRA Division One race near the end of June. He set Low ET and Top Speed in qualifying #1 for the eight-car field with a 6.28/231.95. His 6.73/152.80 advanced when Grant Stoms fouled in the opening round. But he failed to show on time for his semifinal race against Flip Schofield. On July 1st, he was at Denver, Colorado, for the Olympia National Open. It was an eight-car show, and in round one, his 6.84/209 advanced when Chip Woodall broke a fuel pump. But in the semifinals, his 7.04/161.29 fell to eventual winner Dan Richins' 6.77/194. At the NHRA Summernationals, he qualified #2 with a 6.149/237.86 behind Bill Wigginton's 6.03/238 in the "Candies and Hughes" car. A first-round 6.309/222.77 beat Tom Raley's 6.66, but he smoked the tires in round two and lost to Schwartz. Jeb qualified #3 at NHRA Grandnatinal Molson with a 6.312 (no speed recorded). In round one, he beat Terry Capp, 6.428/203.61 to 6.50/208, and beat a fouling Wigginton in round two (no times for either racer). Then it was Jeb's turn to foul in the final, handing the win to Pat Dakin at 6.29/226. John Wiebe hit Jeb at National Challenge 73, and both cars wrecked. He suffered burns on his hands. Jeb ran 6.338 at Tulsa National Challenge 73.
Submitted by Gena White, Last updated on Saturday, January 1, 2022, 11:54:12 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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© Allen Tracy Kenny Bernstein (M) from Richardson, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 403 ) 1991 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 4
"Budweiser King" Owned by Kenny Bernstein from Richardson, Texas USA Crew Chief: Dale Armstrong
'91 Dragster by Al Swindahl | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 496 Keith Black Hemi by Dale Armstrong with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.943 at NHRA Baytown TX 3/91         1/4 Mile MPH: 291.54 at NHRA Baytown TX 3/91
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 1991 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 87.44, MPH 88.71    Entry is 0.96392 times average ET and 1.05604 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
1991 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.881 ET, 296.05 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1991 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.128 ET, 276.07 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1991 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.628 ET, 251.54 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Kenny started the '91 season by qualifying #5 at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals with a 5.01/289.76 (Top Speed of the Meet). Unfortunately, he lost to Frank Hawley in the first round. He didn't qualify all that well at the NHRA Arizona Nationals, where his 5.10/284.72 got him the #11 spot in the field. He did well, though, making the best of it. In the semifinals, he ran 4.99/288.18 (Top Speed) to beat Joe Amato's quicker 4.96/281. In the final, opponent Craig Smith broke, and Kenny ran 5.01/287.63 for the victory. He doubled it up by winning NHRA's next race as well, the Supernationals at Houston. There he qualified #2 with a 4.94/290.97. Another 4.94 at 285.71 beat Tom McEwen's 4.99/278 in round two while a 4.97/289.11 beat Jim Head's 5.01/260 in the semifinals. He won his second race in a row with a final round of 4.95/291.54 (Top Speed and a new track record) over Gene Snow's ailing car. Bernstein then went to Darlington for the IHRA Winternationals and won that, too. It was an eight-car show, and Kenny took the pole with a 5.22/271.65 (Top Speed). A first-round 5.25/269.02 beat Doug Herbert, while in the semifinals, he beat Pat Dakin with a 5.22/269. He met Tommy Johnson Jr. in the final, and his Low ET of the meet 5.20 at 270.53 beat Johnson's 5.50. His winning streak came to an end at the NHRA Gatornationals. He set a new track speed record in qualifying with a 4.94/289.57. The ET gave him the #3 spot in the field. He looked like he was on his way to another victory when he beat Cruz Pedregon in the first round, with a 4.99/286.07. A round two 5.06/284.53 beat Frank Bradley, but in the semifinals, Amato's 5.01/275 beat his 5.06/282.92. At the non-points NHRA Winston Invitational at Rockingham, Bernstein qualified #4 in the eight-car show with a 5.06/279.85. He fouled against Lori Johns in the first round. This year, it was the first time that Kenny had not set the meet's Top Speed. NHRA's next stop was at Atlanta for the Southern Nationals. A 4.96/287.72 qualified the "Budweiser King" in the #3 spot. A 4.97 in round one beat Dick LaHaie, while a 5.05/277 beat Dakin's 5.09 in round two. In the semifinals, he ran Don Prudhomme and Kenny's 5.03/285 beat the "Snake's" 5.14. Bernstein scored another win when final-round opponent Snow lost an engine. Kenny's 5.04/282.75 won his third NHRA race in five events. ET and speed confirmed by Jim Hawkins' DragStats. Also, 4.96 from Bakersfield testing and 289.57 from Gainesville 3/91. The sixteenth and final member of the Cragar 4-Second Club for Top Fuel on 2/24/91, with a 4.996 (288.18) at NHRA Phoenix.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Friday, January 21, 2022, 08:46:40 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Ron Dilley Eddie Hill (M) from Wichita Falls, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 499 ) 1998 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 4
"Pennzoil" Owned by Eddie Hill from Wichita Falls, Texas USA Crew Chief: Dan Olson
'97 Dragster by Brad Hadman | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 498 TFX Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.574 at NHRA Baytown TX 11/01/98         1/4 Mile MPH: 315.12 at NHRA Pomona CA 11/14/98
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 1998 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 91.71, MPH 79.81    Entry is 0.94680 times average ET and 1.05603 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
1998 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.523 ET, 326.44 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1998 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
1998 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: Confirmed 4.574 at 315.12 confirmed by Jim Hawkins' DragStats. Did Eddie run 315.90 somewhere in 1998?
Submitted by John Bockelman, Last updated on Thursday, January 6, 2022, 12:37:53 AM by John Bockelman.
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Thomas Nagy Doug Kalitta (M) from Ann Arbor, Michigan USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 5) 2000 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3
"MGM Grand" Owned by Connie Kalitta from Ypsilanti, Michigan USA Crew Chief: Connie Kalitta
'00 Dragster by Murf McKinney | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.581 at NHRA Pomona CA 11/11/00         1/4 Mile MPH: 315.12 at NHRA Ennis TX 11/04/00
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 85.61, MPH 76.26    Entry is 0.94825 times average ET and 1.05603 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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Notes: Connie's nephew. Photo from the 2000 NHRA US Nationals, Indianapolis Raceway Park. | Doug had a great year. He won NHRA Gainesville, Sonoma, and Englishtown, and was runner up at Topeka, Brainerd, and Seattle.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, April 4, 2020, 10:31:17 PM by Thomas Nagy.
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Photog Web 		Antron Brown (M) from Indianapolis, Indiana USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 123 ) 2008 - 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: 4.480 at Las Vegas Testing 2008         1/4 Mile MPH: 331.94 at NHRA Madison IL 5/03/08
1000 FT ET: 3.803 at NHRA Dinwiddie VA 10/11/08    1000 FT MPH: 317.19 at NHRA Las Vegas NV Fall 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 89.20, MPH 87.86    Entry is 0.95360 times average ET and 1.05602 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 82.97, MPH 88.35 Entry is 0.98396 times average ET and 1.01830 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: Best non-test NHRA time is 4.495 at Pomona Winters 2008.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, 10:51:28 PM by Jim Hawkins.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Chris Karamesines (M) from Chicago, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 323 ) 1964 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3
"The Chizler" Owned by Chris Karamesines from Chicago, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Chris Karamesines
'63 Dragster by Rod Stuckey | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.840 at Bakersfield CA 3/64         1/4 Mile MPH: 201.78 at Riverside 12/13/64
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1964 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 69.12, MPH 81.01    Entry is 0.97391 times average ET and 1.05600 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1964 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.501 ET, 208.33 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.900 ET, 142.85 MPH   
1964 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.050 ET, 191.08 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.195 ET, 139.00 MPH
1964 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.599 ET, 178.88 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.525 ET, 131.97 MPH
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Notes: Low qualifier at the Bakersfield March Meet 3/64 at 7.84/192.70. | Ran a 7.88 track record at Dover. He debuted a new car at the Lions Anniversary Race on September 26, but his two passes of 8.65/178.21 and 8.92/180.36 failed to qualify. - Ron Howard
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, January 19, 2020, 12:05:55 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Michael Beach Frank Hawley (M) from Gainesville, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 9) 1990 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 2
"Coors Light" Owned by Darrell Gwynn from Miami, Florida USA Crew Chief: Jerry Gwynn
'89 Dragster by Mike Kase | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.950 at NHRA Ennis TX 10/13/90         1/4 Mile MPH: 284.18 at NHRA Ennis TX 10/13/90
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 1990 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 91.17, MPH 77.95    Entry is 0.93892 times average ET and 1.05592 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
1990 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.881 ET, 296.05 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1990 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.272 ET, 269.13 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1990 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.772 ET, 245.82 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Photo from Indy 1990. Frank took over driving for Darrell Gwynn in Columbus after Darrell's career-ending crash in England. He ended up winning the race. Thirteenth member of the Cragar 4-Second Club for Top Fuel on August 4/1990, with a 4.982 at NHRA Seattle. Hawley qualified 8th 5.140 273.05 at Brainerd.
Submitted by Curt Swartz, Last updated on Sunday, June 19, 2022, 04:38:56 PM by Jim Hawkins.
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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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Photog Web 		Fred Farndon (M) from Costa Mesa, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 789 ) 1987 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 7
"Fred Farndon" Owned by Fred Farndon from Costa Mesa, California USA Crew Chief: Fred Farndon
'82 Dragster by Al Swindahl | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi by Don Garlits with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.360 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/05/87         1/4 Mile MPH: 270.00 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/05/87
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 1987 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 72.51, MPH 72.28    Entry is 0.95954 times average ET and 1.05572 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
1987 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.084 ET, 287.72 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.440 ET, 237.86 MPH   
1987 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.586 ET, 255.75 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.612 ET, 225.97 MPH
1987 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.088 ET, 234.66 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.942 ET, 207.05 MPH
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Notes: Noel Reese's engine. Photo from 1987 US Nationals. | Fred was at Firebird's Super Bowl of Drag Racing on January 18 (NHRA D7 Phoenix AZ 1/18/87) . He was making licensing runs and drove his form 1/87er Shirley Muldowney owned car to a best of 6.26. He then went to Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals. This was his first NHRA national event since he ran at the '72 Winternationals. Unfortunately, his best of 5.93/227.27 failed to qualify. Former Shirley Muldowney Dragster
Submitted by Freddie Young, Last updated on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, 03:39:51 PM by Rob McCabe. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Photog Web 		Kenny Bernstein (M) from Richardson, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 403 / 5) 1998 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3
"McDonald's/Joe Gibbs" Owned by Joe Gibbs from Indianapolis, Indiana USA Crew Chief: Mike Green
'98 Dragster by Murf McKinney | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 496 Keith Black Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.685 at Phoenix AZ 1998         1/4 Mile MPH: 315.00 at Phoenix AZ Test 1998
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 1998 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 73.70, MPH 79.59    Entry is 0.96978 times average ET and 1.05563 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
1998 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.523 ET, 326.44 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1998 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
1998 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: Drove Joe Gibbs' car in Phoenix test session.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Friday, November 12, 2021, 10:32:00 PM by Super Crew.
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© Tom West, Replicas West Marvin Graham (M) from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 428 / 4) 1981 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 7
"TR-3 Resin Glaze Special" Owned by Marc Danekas & Marvin Graham from Long Beach, California USA Crew Chief: Marc Danekas
'81 Dragster by ACI - Dave Settles | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.633 at NHRA Fremont CA 10/04/81         1/4 Mile MPH: 250.00 at NHRA Fremont CA 10/04/81
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 87.26, MPH 84.92    Entry is 0.94688 times average ET and 1.05556 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: 1981 was also a very good year for Marvin during which he again won the NHRA Grand Nationals, and won the IHRA Pro-Am Nationals, the IHRA season finals race, the Bowling Green, Kentucky, and Medford, Oregon, points races, and was runner-up at the NHRA Pomona Winternationals and Golden Gate Nationals. Marvin finished fourth in the NHRA points championship. he ran 250.00 (in 5.633 seconds) at Fremont on October 4, 1981, to become the 12th entry into the NHRA 250 MPH Club for Top Fuel. The team was always among the quickest and fastest cars at each event. | At the season-opening NHRA Winternationals at Pomona, only two cars qualified that did not run a five-second time. Graham was one of them, qualifying #15 for the show with a 6.01/240.64. A first-round 6.08 beat an off-pace Gary Beck (6.43) in the first round, and in round two, he improved to 5.92/243.90 to beat a wheelstanding Shirley Muldowney. In the semifinals, his 5.96 beat Richard Tharp's 6.03 in the "Candies and Hughes" car. This set up a final-round meeting with Jeb Allen. Allen had been running steady 5.8s, but he had been burning a lot of pistons doing it. In the final, Marvin's 6.01/236.22 finished second best to Allen's slowest run of eliminations, a 5.92/229. Still, it was a good run for Graham considering he almost didn't qualify. The Bakersfield March Meet was his next stop where he qualified #10 with a 6.03/226.70. He surprised #2 qualifier, Terry Capp, in the first round, when he beat him with a 5.95/240.00. In round two, Marvin improved to 5.87/242.58 while beating John Kimble. But at the top end, a wing strut came loose and the wing flew off the car. The dragster unloaded and the rear wheels spun, causing the rear end to blow. This kept Graham from running Doug Kerhulas in the semifinals. The following week (March 15), he was in Florida for NHRA Gatornationals. He used a 5.744/246.57 to qualify #2 behind Allen's 5.62. But an off-pace 6.25/201.79 in the first round, lost to Dave Settles' 6.02/216. It was then off to Darlington for the IHRA Winternationals. He qualified for the eight-car field with a 6.15/222 which placed him on the "bump." But after qualifying, it rained and the meet was postponed a week. Marvin was unable to return for the rain date on March 28. On April 5, he was competing at the NHRA Western Regional Opener at Green Valley Raceway. A 6.28/222.22 qualified #4 in the eight-car show and in round one, his tire-smoking 6.78/226.70 beat Dale Wilch's Chevy-powered car at 7.09/199. Graham smoked the tires again in the semifinals and lost to Beck. Atlanta was Marvin's next stop for the NHRA Southern Nationals. It was a tough eight-car field to break into, taking a 5.87 just to qualify. Graham's 5.82 qualified #2, but he lost to Allen in the first round. He got a victory at the IHRA Pro-Am Championships on May 3. His 5.81/238.72 qualified #1, and he beat Bobby Hilton in the first round, with a 5.79/239.36. In the semifinals, his 5.82 stopped Allen's 5.89, putting him into the final against the upstart, Mark Oswald. It was a close race that saw Marvin win with a 5.84/238.09 over Mark's 5.85/246. Yet after that victory, he failed to qualify a week later (May 9) at OCIR for the NHRA Western Regional where his 6.22 was the first alternate for the eight-car show. He then went to Bristol for the IHRA Springnationals where he qualified on the pole with a 5.77 (Low ET) at 237. The run came at a cost as he hurt some parts and was unable to run in eliminations. Marvin's best NHRA national event times came at Fremont, where he ran the great 5.633/250.00 in eliminations.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, June 21, 2020, 05:03:46 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Photog Web 		Richard Tharp (M) from Dallas, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 441 / 7) 1981 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 4
"Candies & Hughes" Owned by Paul Candies & Leonard Hughes from Houma, Louisiana USA Crew Chief: Leonard Hughes
'80 Dragster by Al Swindahl | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi by Leonard Hughes with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.679 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 250.00 at Sanair QC 8/09/81
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 81.83, MPH 84.92    Entry is 0.95461 times average ET and 1.05556 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: Photo from Indy 1981. | Tharp started the '81 season by qualifying #13 with a 5.97/236.84 at the NHRA Winternationals. Despite the relatively poor starting position, Richard picked up to a first-round 5.78 (Low ET) at 245 over Gary Cornwall's 5.92/238. A second round 5.83/243 beat low qualifier Jerry Ruth's 5.95/240. Tharp slipped to a 6.03 in the semifinal that lost to Marvin Graham's 5.96. At the next event, the NHRA Gatornationals, on March 15, Richard's 5.82/240.64 qualified #7. A first-round 5.91/243.24 beat Terry Capp, but Jody Smart's 5.87/245 beat his 5.91/243.90 in round two. The following week (March 22), the Candies and Hughes team was at Darlington for the IHRA Winternationals. A 6.03/230 qualified #6 in the eight-car field. Tharp picked up to a 5.95/237 in the first round, to beat a wheelstanding Don Garlits. In the semifinal, a 5.97/232 beat Dick LaHaie and in the final, he soloed to the victory when Smart's car broke on the line. Tharp was definitely not happy when their best of 5.97 failed to qualify for the eight-car show in Atlanta for the NHRA Southern Nationals. On May 17, Tharp was runner-up to Jeb Allen at Bristol for the IHRA Springnationals. He qualified #3 with a 5.85 and a first-round 6.06 beat alternate Richard Holcomb. He ran another 6.06 in the semifinals to beat Butch Osmon's quicker 6.01 in the Jim and Allison Lee car. But in the final, a tire smoking 11.91/53.41 lost to Allen's 5.99/248. It was strange to see the Candies and Hughes fueler on the bump, but that's where they were at State Capitol Dragway for the NHRA Cajun Nationals on May 24. A 5.97/245.90 got them the #8 spot in the eight-car field. Tharp's 6.01 in the first round, advanced when Gary Beck fouled. But in round two, a tire smoking 6.27/231.36 lost to Allen's 6.02/243. Things were worse at Columbus for the NHRA Springnationals when Tharp's best of 6.07/232.55 was good for the fifth alternate. There was a bit of irony in the team's next win. It came at the IHRA Northern Nationals and Tharp beat Mark Oswald for the title. In the thin air of Denver for the NHRA Mile High Nationals in July, Richard ran a 5.94/241.28 to qualify #2. Unfortunately, Doug Kerhulas stepped up to a 5.99 in the first round, to beat Tharp's 6.03. The Candies and Hughes team always ran well at the NHRA Summernationals and in '81 they stayed true go qualifying #2 with a 5.76/246.57. A first-round 5.86/246.57 beat Frank Bradley, but in round two, Oswald (that name again) beat Tharp's 5.92/243 with a 5.90/243. Richard was running some big speeds at Bristol for the IHRA Summernationals. During qualifying, he set Top Speed at 249.30. He beat Connie Kalitta's 6.03/231 in the first round, with a 5.83/247.93. In the semifinals, he overpowered the track and smoked the tires to a 6.05/245.90 loss to Beck's 5.83/236. The team looked like they were on their way to a win at the NHRA Grandnationals in Canada. A 5.88/242.58 only qualified #6 in the eight-car field, but a first-round 6.04/243.90 beat Kalitta. In the semifinals, Tharp set track records of 5.74/250.00 on a solo pass when Johnny Abbott couldn't show. But in the final, his KB engine threw a blower belt, giving Marvin Graham an easy 7.08 pass for the win.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, August 12, 2018, 12:48:24 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Les Welch / Grant Bittner Collection Terry Capp (M) from Edmonton, Alberta Canada   (Comp Nr/Finish: 627 ) 1981 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 6
"Wheeler Dealer" Owned by Terry Capp & Wes Van Duesen from Edmonton, Alberta Canada Crew Chief: Bernie Fedderly
'80 Dragster by Al Swindahl | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.725 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/07/81         1/4 Mile MPH: 250.00 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/06/81
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 76.41, MPH 84.92    Entry is 0.96235 times average ET and 1.05556 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: Photo from 81 US Nationals. 250.00 run at Indy on September. 6, 1981, was the 9th entry into the NHRA 250 MPH Club for Top Fuel. Confirmed 5.947 from Gainesville 3/81. | Failed to qualify at the NHRA Winternationals, but rebounded nicely by qualifying #2 at Famoso for the Bakersfield March Meet with a 5.90/237.46. Unfortunately, he smoked the tires in the first round, and lost to Marvin Graham's 5.95/240. He then went to Gainesville for the NHRA Gatornationals, where a 5.94/226.13 qualified #15, but in the first round, Richard Tharp's 5.91 beat Terry's off pace 6.66/161.29. At the next NHRA event, the Southern Nationals on April 26, a 5.84 qualified #5. He advanced past the first-round with a 5.99/220.04 when low qualifier Mike Tarter fouled. In the semifinal, Jody Smart broke and Terry advanced to the final with a 6.01/234.98. In the final, he ran a quicker 5.91/238.72, but lost to Shirley Muldowney's 5.95/239.36. He followed that finish with another runner-up spot at the next NHRA event, the Cajun Nationals on May 24. There, he qualified #3 with a 5.88 and ran a 6.09 in the first round, to get past a blower-popping Tony Ceraolo. In the semi's, a 6.06 beat Smart's 6.11. But in the finals, Capp had problems and slowed to a 7.15 and Jeb Allen won with a 6.11/233. He made another good showing at the NHRA Springnationals in June. He qualified #5 with a 5.92/239.99 and beat Connie Kalitta in the first round, with a 5.98/219. In round two another 5.98/238 beat Mark Oswald (6.02/239). But in the semifinal, Gary Beck stopped him with a 6.11/220. He ran at the NHRA Mile High Nationals on July 4 where he qualified #5 with a 6.03/238.72, but he lost to Allen in the first round. AT the NHRA Summernationals, he qualified #12 with a 5.86/239.99. A first-round 6.03/233.76 advanced when Kalitta fouled. A second round 6.02/233.76 got past a tire-smoking Graham, but in the semifinals, it was he who smoked the tires to a 15.52/50.30 loss to Mark Oswald's 5.99/238. In August, he ran in Canada at the NHRA Grandnationals at Sanair, but a best of 5.95/237.46 left him outside (#3 alternate) in the qualified eight-car field. Terry made up for not making the show at the next NHRA event, the US Nationals. There 46 cars tried for the sixteen-car field and he qualified #5 with a 5.72 and made it all the way to the semifinals where despite a quicker 5.80 he lost to eventual winner Johnny Abbott's 5.84. It was then on to Fremont for the NHRA Golden Gate Nationals. Another great run of 5.73/230.17 qualified #5. He beat Lucille Lee's 6.40 in the first round, with a 5.88/235.60, but in the second round, a 5.83 by Tharp ended Capp's chance for the win. He went to OCIR with high hopes for the final race of the season the NHRA World Finals. A disappointing 5.91/234.98 left him out of the show and was #3 alternate.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, 02:49:10 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Les Welch David Pace (M) from Lewisville, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 460 ) 1981 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 4
"Carroll Bros." Owned by Curt Carroll from Irving, Texas USA Crew Chief: Curt Carroll
'79 Dragster by Tony Casarez | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi by Curt Carroll with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.731 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/06/81         1/4 Mile MPH: 250.00 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/07/81
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 75.70, MPH 84.92    Entry is 0.96336 times average ET and 1.05556 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: David qualified #14 at the NHRA Gatornationals with a 5.940/230.17. He beat Mike Tarter in the first round, with a 6.085/229.59, but in round two, his 6.273/216.86 lost to Dave Settles' 5.89/225. He failed to qualify (first alternate) for the eight-car field at the NHRA Western Regional at Green Valley, but he got in when Keith Craig was unable to run. Pace faced Gary Beck in the first round, but his tire-smoking 6.64/224.43 lost to Beck's 6.21/219. In May, at the NHRA Cajun Nationals, David set Low ET and Top Speed in qualifying #1 with a 5.800/247.93. In the first round, he slowed to 6.16/233.16 and lost to Jody Smart's 5.91/243. David qualified #8 at the Springnationals with a 5.936/243.24 and beat Jim Barnard in round one, 6.134/236.84 to 6.19/231. He set Top Speed of the Meet at 5.921/247.93 over Shirley Muldowney's close, holeshot-aided 5.964/244.56 (.001 seconds margin of victory - about four INCHES at the stripe)! In round three, David slowed to a 6.331/212.76, and Butch Osmon advanced at 6.12/209. David qualified #4 at Denver with a 6.000/237.46. He beat Rob Bruins in round one, 6.012/238.09 to 6.11/239.99, and drove around a Doug Kernulas holeshot in round two, 5.994/238.09 to a close 6.050/241.93 (.007 seconds - a little over two feet). He slipped to a 7.43 in the final, and Jeb Allen got the win at 5.94/243. David qualified #6 at Indy with his best ET of the year, 5.731/246.57. In round one, he beat a fouling Frank Bradley, coasting to a 9.51. In round two, he blasted a 5.887/250.00 to beat Dwight Salisbury at 6.20/176. David's 250.00 run at Indy on September 7, 1981, was the 11th entry in the NHRA 250 MPH Club for Top Fuel. He beat Connie Kalitta in the semis, 6.59/145, when Connie could not fire. In the final, he fouled and coasted to a 7.67, while winner Johnny Abbott also coasted through to a 10-second win. David qualified #5 at the World Final at Orange County with a nice 5.747/246.57. However, Shirley Muldowney surprised him with a holeshot and a better ET in round one, taking a 5.88/243 to 5.901/236.22 victory. AKA The Texas Whips. Photo from Gainesville 1981.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Friday, November 19, 2021, 12:17:28 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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© Rick Howard Bob Vandergriff (M) from Cumming, Georgia USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 10) 2000 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 2
"Haldex Group" Owned by Bob Vandergriff from Cumming, Georgia USA Crew Chief: Johnny West
'00 Dragster by Murf McKinney | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 498 TFX Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.630 at NHRA Maple Grove PA 9/00         1/4 Mile MPH: 314.97 at NHRA Sonoma CA 8/05/00
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 78.63, MPH 76.02    Entry is 0.95839 times average ET and 1.05553 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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Notes: Rick Howard photo from 2000 NHRA Pontiac Excitement Nats, Columbus, Ohio.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, May 15, 2022, 10:30:28 PM by Rick Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Photog Web 		Tony Schumacher (M) from Park Ridge, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 356 / 1) 2008 - 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: 4.480 at Phoenix AZ 2008         1/4 Mile MPH: 331.77 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/08
1000 FT ET: 3.771 at NHRA Dinwiddie VA 10/11/08    1000 FT MPH: 318.92 at NHRA Las Vegas NV 10/08
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 89.20, MPH 87.50    Entry is 0.95360 times average ET and 1.05548 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 100.0, MPH 100.0 Entry is 0.97568 times average ET and 1.02385 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: Best competition ET was 4.495 at St. Louis 08. Also 318.54 at Richmond 10/08.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, July 10, 2022, 01:30:35 AM by John Bockelman.
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© Rick Howard Terry Mullins (M) from Oak Ridge, Tennessee USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 288 ) 1998 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 2
"Terry Mullins" Owned by Terry Mullins from Oak Ridge, Tennessee USA Crew Chief: Fuzzy Carter & Dave Settles
'97 Dragster by Dave Jeffers | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 TFX Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.674 at NHRA Pomona CA 11/14/98         1/4 Mile MPH: 314.90 at NHRA Pomona CA 11/14/98
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 1998 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 75.48, MPH 79.42    Entry is 0.96750 times average ET and 1.05529 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
1998 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.523 ET, 326.44 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1998 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
1998 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: Rick Howard photo from 1998 NHRA Pontiac excitement Nats, Columbus, Ohio. (Qualified 14th at 4.76/303.13. Dropped round one to Gary Scelzi.)
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, January 6, 2022, 12:33:52 AM by Rick Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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© Rick Howard Steve Smith (M) from Princeton, North Carolina USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 277 ) 1999 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 2
"Hillbillies On Nitro" Owned by Steve Smith from Princeton, North Carolina USA Crew Chief: Todd Blakney
'97 Dragster by Dave Jeffers | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 496 TFX Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.681 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/20/99         1/4 Mile MPH: 314.90 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/20/99
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 71.36, MPH 75.91    Entry is 0.96895 times average ET and 1.05529 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: Hillbillies on Nitro. Had two cars. Which one is this? Ran 4.787/300.70 with Dave Jeffers chassis. In 1999 IHRA Northern Nats, Stanton, MI., qualified 6th at 5.01/271 and defeated Jim Bailey and Shirley Muldowney in semis (photo) with an improved 4.96/283 to meet Don Lampus in the final. Tire shake ends Smith's day. Smith qualified fifth at IHRA Rockingham in September with a 4.945 297.71 falling in the the first-round to Bruce Litton 4.926 287.26 to 4.94 297.71. 9.331 79.23 IHRA Epping NH 9/12/99. RH | 3. 4.811 299.93 IHRA Darlington SC 3/13/99 | 7. 5.133 285.44 IHRA Bradenton FL 3/27/99 (First Round) | 6. 4.898 300.90 IHRA Rockingham NC 4/10/99 (First Round) | 3. 5.008 272.19 IHRA Cordova IL 6/19/99 (First Round) | 5. 5.092 234.98 IHRA Leicester NY 6/10/99 (First Round) | 6. 4.969 271.41 IHRA Stanton MI 6/31/99 (Runner Up) | 3. 4.808 301.74 IHRA Norwalk OH 8/29/99 (First Round) | 7. 9.331 79.23 IHRA Epping NH 9/11/99 (First Round) | 5. 4.945 297.71 IHRA Rockingham NC 9/26/99 | 6. 5.126 276.35 IHRA Gilliam LA 10/17/99 (First Round)
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, July 10, 2022, 07:02:34 PM by Rick Howard.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Don Stoertron (M) from Spokane, Washington USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1961 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 6
"Thrifty Auto Supply" Owned by Thrifty Auto Supply from Spokane, Washington USA Crew Chief: Dick Flynn
Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 8.280 at Bakersfield CA 1961         1/4 Mile MPH: 191.48 at Puyallup 5/13/61
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 1961 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 69.23, MPH 71.72    Entry is 0.97069 times average ET and 1.05528 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
1961 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.880 ET, 204.54 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1961 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.530 ET, 181.45 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1961 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.180 ET, 168.60 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Nitrous User. Ran 2 page Drag News ad (pages 8 & 9) Volume 7, Number 8, May 20/1961. Marketing Nitrous as the Speed Power Suspension "Second Wind." Ran 8.28/185.28 for Top Speed, Low ET at 1961 Smokers Meet. Also new track ET Record and beat Garlits (and others) until rear end broke. Car ran 191.48 mph at Puyallup May 13/1961. Drag News Volume 7, Number 9, May 27/1961.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, August 21, 2021, 04:15:49 PM by Tom Hottell. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Connie Swingle (M) from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1965 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 4
"Herbert Cams" Owned by Connie Swingle from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma USA Crew Chief: Connie Swingle
'65 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.420 at Riverside CA 6/65         1/4 Mile MPH: 207.36 at Riverside CA 6/65
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 1965 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 83.80, MPH 73.60    Entry is 0.93924 times average ET and 1.05527 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
1965 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.190 ET, 219.50 MPH    1000 Ft. 6.420 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.560 ET, 149.69 MPH   
1965 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.900 ET, 196.50 MPH 1000 Ft. 6.780 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.838 ET, 142.21 MPH
1965 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.599 ET, 180.30 MPH 1000 Ft. 7.200 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.168 ET, 134.60 MPH
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Notes: Listed times from 1965 Herbert Cams ad. Swingle drove several cars in 1965 and it is unclear which car ran these times at Riverside. Several cars were associated with Herbert Cams including Jim Brissette's.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, June 21, 2021, 10:07:48 AM by Mike Gagnon.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Dave Beebe (M) from Garden Grove, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1965 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7
"Beebe Bros, Vinson & Sixt" Owned by Dave Beebe, Sam Vinson & Lee Sixt from Garden Grove, California USA Crew Chief: Tim Beebe
'65 Dragster by Beebe Bros. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi by Tim Beebe with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.520 at Irwindale CA 1965         1/4 Mile MPH: 207.36 at Carlsbad CA 1965
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 1965 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 76.76, MPH 73.60    Entry is 0.95190 times average ET and 1.05527 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
1965 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.190 ET, 219.50 MPH    1000 Ft. 6.420 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.560 ET, 149.69 MPH   
1965 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.900 ET, 196.50 MPH 1000 Ft. 6.780 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.838 ET, 142.21 MPH
1965 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.599 ET, 180.30 MPH 1000 Ft. 7.200 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.168 ET, 134.60 MPH
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Notes: new car October-65
Submitted by Mike Gagnon, Last updated on Thursday, November 19, 2020, 11:05:22 PM by Mike Gagnon.
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© Charles Milikin Jr. Mike Sorokin (M) from Mar Vista, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1965 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7
"The Surfers" Owned by Bob Skinner, Tom Jobe, Mike Sorokin from Santa Monica, California USA Crew Chief: Tom Jobe
'65 Dragster by Frank Huszar | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.650 at Fontana CA 1965         1/4 Mile MPH: 207.36 at Riverside CA 1965
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 1965 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 67.60, MPH 73.60    Entry is 0.96835 times average ET and 1.05527 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
1965 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.190 ET, 219.50 MPH    1000 Ft. 6.420 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.560 ET, 149.69 MPH   
1965 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.900 ET, 196.50 MPH 1000 Ft. 6.780 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.838 ET, 142.21 MPH
1965 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.599 ET, 180.30 MPH 1000 Ft. 7.200 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.168 ET, 134.60 MPH
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Notes: Photo from Bakersfield, CA, in March 1966. Drag Sport Illustrated "1965 Wrap Up" cited consistent 1965 times of 7.60/205. | Ran 7.766/200.88 at Lions Drag Strip AHRA Nationals 65. | The team started the season at Fontana for a UDRA race on January 2. Sorokin lost to Herb Ries' 7.75/195 in the first round, with a 7.80/191.08. They ran again the next day (Sunday) and this time a 7.91/191.08 beat a wheelstanding Steve Porter who shut off. In round two an 8.16/147.78 advanced when Ron Hampshire lost fire in Sid Waterman's car, but a 7.81/190.66 in the semifinals was unable to stop eventual winner Danny Ongais' 7.72/196. Mike was at Lions for an eight-car show on January 16. His best of 7.93/196.50 failed to qualify, but he got into the show when the "Ward and Warye" dragster broke. In the first round, opponent Bobby Tapia lost fire and Sorokin advanced with an 8.15/190.26. Unfortunately, in the semifinals, he fouled against eventual winner Larry Faust. The next day (January 17), he was at Fontana where he qualified #1 with a 7.89/193.54, but on that run, the motor blew in the lights and the team was unable to run eliminations. It was interesting to know that that was the 389th run on that engine. The team was at Fontana once again on January 31 where he beat Nando Haase in the opening round with an 8.05/187.50. A second round 7.78/194.80 beat "Crower & Blair", but in the semifinals, the car failed to fire against Larry Faust. On February 14, they were back at Fontana for a sixteen-car show. Mike ran 7.88 to qualify and then improved to a 7.71=198.22 in the first round, to beat Dave Crower's 8.12/192 in the "Crower and Blair" car. In round two, a 7.78 beat Dave Babler's 8.07 and in the semifinals, a career best (to this point) 7.69 beat James Warren's ailing Chevy at 8.27/149. In the final he met Nick Marshall, but Sorokin's blower went south on the line and Nick soloed for the win. The next stop was at the Bakersfield March Meet. The team qualified #17 in the 64 car field with a 7.79/201.78. They didn't make the finals or dominate like they would in '66, but they ran well. They were back at their "home track"(Fontana) on March 14 for a sixteen-car show. Mike ran 200.88 in qualifying, but the car broke against Dan Brechtal in the first round. On April 17, Fontana held a sixteen-car show and Sorokin qualified with a 7.79. Problems set in the first round, and the car broke on the line giving opponent, Haase an easy run into the second round. The next day (April 18), they were at San Fernando. Mike set Low ET in qualifying for the eight-car field with a 7.85. But a sleepy 7.94/201.36 in the first round, lost to Gary Cassady's 8.08/191. Things went better on May 8 when a 7.89/194.38 qualified for the show at Fontana. Mike made it into the final before losing to Haase. On May 29, Fontana hosted the UDRA Memorial Day Championships, of course the "Surfers" were there. Over 40 cars attempted to qualify for the sixteen available slots. Mike qualified and easily won his first-round race while in round two he beat a motor-blowing Don Prudhomme in the "Hawaiian" with a 7.69/203.60. In the semifinals, his 7.85/202.70 lost to Mike Snively's 7.67/197 in Ed Pink's "Old Master.” The following day (Sunday, May 30), they ran them again. Mike beat Paul Sutherland in the opening round with a 7.83/202.70, but he lost in round two. In June, Fontana held a best of three match race between Prudhomme and the "Surfers." It was a good match with the "Snake" winning the first race with a 7.56/207 over Mike's 7.78/202.30. Sorokin came back to win the second race with a 7.64/204.08 over Don's 7.84/190. But in the deciding race, Prudhomme set a 7.46 (track record) at 206 to win the match over Mike's 7.77/203.60. National Dragster (Dec 24/1965) had an article on this car with the team claiming a best of 7.55/208 up until that time. - Ron Howard
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, November 30, 2019, 03:00:08 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Dennis Toil (M) from Ohio USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1965 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3
"Toil & Urbas" Owned by Dennis Toil & Urbas from Ohio USA Crew Chief: Dennis Toil & Urbas
Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.725 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 207.36 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 1965 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 62.32, MPH 73.60    Entry is 0.97785 times average ET and 1.05527 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
1965 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.190 ET, 219.50 MPH    1000 Ft. 6.420 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.560 ET, 149.69 MPH   
1965 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.900 ET, 196.50 MPH 1000 Ft. 6.780 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.838 ET, 142.21 MPH
1965 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.599 ET, 180.30 MPH 1000 Ft. 7.200 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.168 ET, 134.60 MPH
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Wednesday, October 6, 2010, 10:36:35 PM by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Tom Ferraro (M) from Phelan, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1965 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: Top Fuel, Div: 7
"Ferraro-Olson-Townley" Owned by Tom Ferraro, Olson, Gene Townley from Fountain Valley, California USA Crew Chief: Gene Townley
Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.910 at Irwindale CA 1965         1/4 Mile MPH: 207.36 at Irwindale CA 1965
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 1965 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 49.30, MPH 73.60    Entry is 1.00127 times average ET and 1.05527 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
1965 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.190 ET, 219.50 MPH    1000 Ft. 6.420 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.560 ET, 149.69 MPH   
1965 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.900 ET, 196.50 MPH 1000 Ft. 6.780 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.838 ET, 142.21 MPH
1965 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.599 ET, 180.30 MPH 1000 Ft. 7.200 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.168 ET, 134.60 MPH
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Submitted by Mike Gagnon, Last updated on Sunday, February 19, 2023, 10:41:49 PM by Mike Gagnon.
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Photog Web 		David Grubnic (M) from Ypsilanti, Michigan USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 6) 2007 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3
"Zantrex-3" Owned by Connie Kalitta from Ypsilanti, Michigan USA Crew Chief: Jon Oberhofer
'05 Dragster by Attac | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.483 at Las Vegas Test 07         1/4 Mile MPH: 331.69 at NHRA Las Vegas NV 4/14/07
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 88.66, MPH 87.33    Entry is 0.95424 times average ET and 1.05523 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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Notes: Best non-test run was 4.517 at Pomona Winters 2007. Also 330.88 at Gainesville 3/07.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Monday, June 27, 2022, 01:25:02 AM by David Oakes.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Frank Rupert (M) from Spokane, Washington USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1965 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 6
"Eagle Auto Supply" Owned by David Herensberger from Spokane, Washington USA Crew Chief: John Mead
'65 Dragster by Woody Gilmore | Powered by Supercharged Nitro Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.585 at Spokane WA 1965         1/4 Mile MPH: 207.35 at Spokane WA 1965
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 1965 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 72.18, MPH 73.58    Entry is 0.96013 times average ET and 1.05522 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
1965 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.190 ET, 219.50 MPH    1000 Ft. 6.420 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.560 ET, 149.69 MPH   
1965 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.900 ET, 196.50 MPH 1000 Ft. 6.780 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.838 ET, 142.21 MPH
1965 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.599 ET, 180.30 MPH 1000 Ft. 7.200 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.168 ET, 134.60 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: A new car in August 1965. Ran 7.82 at NHRA Indianapolis 9/65.
Submitted by Mike Gagnon, Last updated on Monday, May 25, 2020, 03:15:45 PM by Mike Gagnon.

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