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Photog Web 		Gary Beck (M) from El Toro, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 651 ) 1980 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TA, 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 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.717 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/16/80         1/4 Mile MPH: 243.24 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/16/80
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 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 88.82, MPH 66.98    Entry is 0.95363 times average ET and 1.02702 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
1980 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1980 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.995 ET, 236.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1980 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.495 ET, 218.61 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
Racer's Web Site | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Gary started his driving career driving for Larry Minor at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals. He had run 5.88/237.46 to qualify #5, and in round one, his 6.01/238.72 beat Johnny Abbott's 6.05/243. In round two, his 6.02/238.72 lost to Connie Kalitta's 6.01/238. Gary qualified #1 at Bakersfield for the March Meet with a 5.86/234. A first-round 6.28 beat John Kimble, but he lost before the finals. He grabbed a win at the NHRA Division 4 Opener at Baton Rouge on March 9. He qualified #1, and in the final, his 5.93/237.46 (Low ET and Top Speed) beat Kelly Brown's 6.05/222 in his debut, driving the "Blue Max" dragster. Beck continued to get stronger with each race, and at Gainesville, for the NHRA Gatornationals, he qualified on the pole with a 5.818. He improved to a track record 5.717 at 243.24 in the first round to beat Dick LaHaie. Bob Noice broke on the line in the second round, and Gary soloed into the semifinals. He beat Richard Tharp driving the "Candies and Hughes" car with a 5.82. In the final, he faced Jeb Allen, and Allen ran a career-best 5.80 at 247 to get the victory over Beck's 5.92/236.22 runner-up attempt. NHRA ran the second Division 4 race at Green Valley Raceway on March 30, and Gary's 6.28 qualified #3 in the eight-car field. He narrowly won a close race with Tharp in the semifinals, where his 6.39/222.22 beat Richard's close 6.41/234. Beck was supposed to race Kalitta in the final, but Conrad had crashed into the safety net in his semifinal win and could not run in the final. Gary took an easy solo for the victory. He also won the third Division 4 race at Houston in April. However, only three cars showed up for the race. Beck set Low ET in qualifying #1 with a 5.96, and in round one, he got the "odd-lot" solo and ran 5.97/235.60 to advance to the final. In the final, Steve Stephens broke, and Gary went 6.09/227.27 for the win. Another win came on April 27 at the NHRA Cajun Nationals. It was a tough show as it was only an eight-car show, but Gary's 5.95/238.72 qualified #4. A 6.04/239 in the first round beat Tharp's 6.05, and a semifinal 6.03/238 beat Shirley Muldowney's quicker 5.92. He was up against Allen in the final, and he reversed the outcome on the Gatornationals by stopping Jeb with a 5.93/239.36. Beck made a trip to OCIR in May for the third NHRA Division 6 race. Things didn't start so well there as he exploded a supercharger during qualifying on Friday. He made it worth his while as he came back out and qualified #1 with a 5.89 (Low ET) at 234.98. Gary beat Gary Ritter with a 5.94/236.84 and Kimble with a 6.04/231.95 before stopping Doug Kerhulas in the final with a 5.99/236.84. He skipped the Division 4 race at Amarillo but was at Columbus for the NHRA Springnationals on June 8. His 5.98/236.84 qualified #6 for the show, and an improved 5.94/234.98 in the first round beat Mark Howick. In the second round, he smoked the tires to a 6.25 that lost to Stephens' 6.19. The team's next stop was at Denver for the NHRA Mile-High Nationals. It was just an eight-car field, but Gack could qualify #3 with a 6.06. He ran a slightly improved 6.04 in the opening round to beat alternate Johnny Abbott's 6.22, and he improved even more to 6.00/232.55 in the semifinal to beat Allen's 6.18/214. In the final, he faced low qualifier, Jerry Ruth, and Ruth was tough as he had been the only car in the fives at this race. Sure enough, Jerry's 6.00/230 scored the victory over Beck's 6.14/218.44 runner-up bid. It was then off to Englishtown for the NHRA Summernationals. A 5.97 qualified #8. Gary's first-round 6.01/235.60 beat Bruce Hagestad's 6.14/229, but in round two, the car broke a fuel pump on the line, and Gary could only watch as Marvin Graham made a 5.94 solo into the semifinals. He followed the tour to Canada for the NHRA Grandnationals, where he qualified #5 in the eight-car show with a 5.996/231.95. That set up a first-round meeting with the low qualifier, Graham. Beck tried hard in their race, but Graham's 5.85 made it look easy as Gary was over two tenths back at 6.08. The Gainesville times were Gary's best on the 1980 NHRA tour. | Won Cajun Nationals in Baton Rouge
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, 05:45:47 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Larry Pfister Terry Capp (M) from Edmonton, Alberta Canada   (Comp Nr/Finish: 627 ) 1980 - 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: 5.820 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 8/31/80         1/4 Mile MPH: 243.24 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 8/31/80
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 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 74.44, MPH 66.98    Entry is 0.97081 times average ET and 1.02702 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
1980 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1980 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.995 ET, 236.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1980 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.495 ET, 218.61 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Photo from Indy 1980. Brand new Al Swindahl chassis in aluminum took the sport by storm. Won the last 32 car Indy field. Also 6.171/221.67 at Sanair 80.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, May 15, 2022, 03:11:10 PM by Curt Swartz.
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Norman Blake Tony Ceraolo (M) from Albuquerque, New Mexico USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 125 ) 1980 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 4
"Traveler" Owned by Tony Ceraolo from Albuquerque, New Mexico USA Crew Chief: Tony Ceraolo
'73 Dragster by Woody Gilmore | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.920 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 243.24 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 8/31/80
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 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 60.47, MPH 66.98    Entry is 0.98749 times average ET and 1.02702 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
1980 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1980 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.995 ET, 236.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1980 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.495 ET, 218.61 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Photo from Indy 1980. National Dragster listed Albuquerque, NM, as Tony's hometown when he ran at Sanair 1980. | I can confirm that Ceraolo lived in Albuquerque at that time. He had moved there to be close to family (elderly mother I think) and was only there a short time (maybe 2 years). He did run at least one time at Albuquerque Dragway while living there. - Lyle Greenberg
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, 10:30:21 PM by Lyle Greenberg. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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© David Oakes Grant Stoms (M) from East Brunswick, New Jersey USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 117 ) 1980 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 1
"Rampage" Owned by Vacca & Semchenko from East Brunswick, New Jersey USA Crew Chief: Vacca & Semchenko
'75 Dragster by Bill Stebbins | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.910 at NHRA Englishtown NJ 7/09/77         1/4 Mile MPH: 242.58 at NHRA Englishtown NJ 7/09/77
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 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 61.87, MPH 65.23    Entry is 0.98582 times average ET and 1.02424 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
1980 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1980 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.995 ET, 236.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1980 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.495 ET, 218.61 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Grant qualified #12 at Gainesville at 6.20. In round one, he beat James Warren, 6.264/218.97 to 6.26/175. In round two, Pat Dakin got the best of him, 6.06/236 to 6.17/237.46. Grant was at Englishtown on May 4 for the NHRA Division One opener. He qualified #1 for the eight-car field with a 5.98/240.00 (Low ET and Top Speed). But he was upset in round one, where Bob Simmons stepped up to a 5.99/227 to beat his hard-charging 6.27/240.00. Stoms failed to qualify at Columbus for the NHRA Springnationals with a 6.17/220 best. In July, the team ran a strong 5.910/242.58 #qualifier at NHRA Englishtown. Grant beat Paul Longenecker in round one, 6.28/210.77 to 6.77/163, but lost to Richard Tharp in round two, 6.03/243 to 6.27/214.79. Grant qualified #3 at Sanair at 6.15/233.76. He beat Bob Struksnes in round one, 6.04/219.51 to 6.36/203. Shirley Muldowney ended Grant's day in round two, 6.00/234 to 6.30/171.10. The team qualified #3 at Indy with a nice 5.922/241.28. Grant beat Johnny Abbott in round one, 6.086/223.88 to 6.31/226. Clive Skilton defeated his troubled 7.91/108 in round two with a 6.13/221. That was the team's last NHRA national event this year.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, December 11, 2021, 09:59:36 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Howard Haight (M) from Upland, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 708 ) 1980 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 7
"Ron Cochrum" Owned by Ron Cochrum from Pomona, California USA Crew Chief: Hugh Walker
'72 Dragster by M&S Welding | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 481 Rodeck Chevrolet with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.040 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 242.58 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 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 45.59, MPH 65.23    Entry is 1.00751 times average ET and 1.02424 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
1980 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1980 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.995 ET, 236.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1980 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.495 ET, 218.61 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: The team did not run any NHRA national events in 1980.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, November 23, 2023, 07:46:03 PM by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Gary Cornwall (M) from Reno, Nevada USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 775 ) 1980 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 7
"Cornwall Bros." Owned by Cornwall Bros. from Reno, Nevada USA Crew Chief: Alan Lawrence
'80 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Ed Pink Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.760 at NHRA D7 Fremont CA 1980         1/4 Mile MPH: 241.93 at NHRA D7 Fremont CA 1980
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 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 82.81, MPH 63.51    Entry is 0.96080 times average ET and 1.02149 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
1980 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1980 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.995 ET, 236.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1980 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.495 ET, 218.61 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Cornwall was at Fremont for the NHRA Winston Record Challenge race. He qualified with a 5.87/241.93 and got quicker as the race went on. He beat Dave Braskett in the opening round with a 5.92. He then ran 5.84 and 5.76 in the final to win. Gary had a great World Finals event. He qualified #3 behind Marvin Graham and Jerry Ruth at 5.920/234.98. Gary beat Jody Smart in round one, 6.113/230.76 to 6.13/235. He found the fives again to beat Gary Beck in round two, 5.962/233.76 to 6.14/236. Eventual winner Shirley Muldowney ended Gary's day in the semis, 5.95/241 to 7.344/128.38.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, 11:37:30 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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© Jack Muller Mike Tarter (M) from Little Rock, Arkansas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 417 ) 1980 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 4
"The Pusher" Owned by Mike Heim & Mike Tarter from Little Rock, Arkansas USA Crew Chief: Mike Heim
'80 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 417 Donovan Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.910 at NHRA D3 Bowling Green KY 8/17/80         1/4 Mile MPH: 241.93 at NHRA D3 Bowling Green KY 8/17/80
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 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 61.87, MPH 63.51    Entry is 0.98582 times average ET and 1.02149 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
1980 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1980 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.995 ET, 236.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1980 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.495 ET, 218.61 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Mike ran one NHRA national event in 1980 - Indy! He qualified #22 at 5.981/239.99 and lost in round one, to Doug Kerhulas, 5.93/242 to 6.092/231.95. Photo from 1980 AHRA national event at Alamo Dragway.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, November 13, 2021, 02:40:08 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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© David Oakes Bob Hilton (M) from Cincinnati, Ohio USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 384 ) 1980 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 1
"Jim & Alison Lee" Owned by Jim & Alison Lee from The Plains, Virginia USA Crew Chief: Jim & Alison Lee
'80 Dragster by Bill Stebbins | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.885 at Maple Grove 8/80         1/4 Mile MPH: 241.28 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 8/31/80
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 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 65.36, MPH 61.78    Entry is 0.98165 times average ET and 1.01875 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
1980 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1980 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.995 ET, 236.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1980 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.495 ET, 218.61 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Ran 5.895 at NHRA Indianapolis 9/80. | Hilton did not run at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, but he was at Gainesville for the NHRA Gatornationals in March. He qualified #14, but lost to Frank Bradley in the first round.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, 10:30:30 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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John Kilburg Bruce Hagestad (M) from Lakewood, Colorado USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 522 ) 1980 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 5
"Jet X/Frazier & Rice" Owned by Larry Frazier & Rice from Lakewood, Colorado USA Crew Chief: Larry Frazier
'77 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.980 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 8/31/80         1/4 Mile MPH: 241.28 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 8/31/80
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 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 52.09, MPH 61.78    Entry is 0.99750 times average ET and 1.01875 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
1980 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1980 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.995 ET, 236.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1980 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.495 ET, 218.61 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Bruce attempted to qualify at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, but his best of 6.05/238.72 was good for the fourth alternate. 6.050 ET at NHRA Pomona CA 2/03/80 | 238.72 MPH at NHRA Pomona CA 2/03/80 Listed times from Sanair 1980. We need to confirm that those were run in this car and not the Hagestad & Rice machine. | Bruce qualified #21 at Indy for the NHRA US Nationals with a 5.98/238.72. A first-round 6.02/240.00 beat Dave Uyehara's quicker 5.97/238, but in round two, his 6.05/241.28 lost to Jeb Allen's 5.88/245. Photo from 1980 US Nationals.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, December 19, 2021, 02:46:04 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Ernie Hall (M) from Cornelius, Oregon USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 663 ) 1980 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 6
"Western States Special" Owned by Ernie Hall from Cornelius, Oregon USA Crew Chief: Ernie Hall
'72 Dragster by Roy Fjastad - SPE | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 417 Donovan Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.990 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 241.28 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 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 50.70, MPH 61.78    Entry is 0.99917 times average ET and 1.01875 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
1980 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1980 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.995 ET, 236.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1980 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.495 ET, 218.61 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Hall started the year at Pomona, where he failed to qualify for the NHRA Winternationals. Early in May, he was at Seattle International for the second NHRA Division Six race. He qualified #7, and in the first round, Mike Palmer fouled against him, and Ernie advanced with a 6.15/231.36. In the semifinal, eventual winner Rob Bruins' 6.07/241 dropped his 6.22/226.13. At the NHRA Regional race held at Jackson County Sports Park in September, Hall ran 6.34/222.77 to qualify #6 in the eight-car field. He improved to 6.16/227.84 in the opening round, but it wasn't enough, as Shirley Muldowney beat him with a 6.12/230. Ernie was in Seattle for the NHRA Fallnationals, where his 6.107/237.46 qualified #13. In the opening round, his 6.070/237.46 beat a broken Doug Kerhulas, but he fell to Jeb Allen in round two, 6.03/240 to 6.10/230.76. That was Ernie's only NHRA national event this year. Where did he run 5.99/241.28?
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, March 20, 2022, 09:35:11 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Freddie Young Kerry Sweigert (M) from Narvon, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 114 ) 1980 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 1
"Down & Dirty" Owned by Alan Aroneck & Kaye from Narvon, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Kerry Sweigert
'77 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.760 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 240.64 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/01/80
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 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 82.81, MPH 60.08    Entry is 0.96080 times average ET and 1.01604 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
1980 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1980 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.995 ET, 236.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1980 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.495 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: We need to confirm this 5.76. Do not think that the team went that quick (and indeed, NHRA reports that their 5.96 bump spot qualifier at Gainesville 3/81 was a career best to that point). Ran 238.72 at Columbus and 6.05 at Indy 80. | Kerry was at Rockingham in April for the IHRA Pro-Am Championships. He qualified for the eight-car field, but a 6.14/234 in the first round, lost to Mark Oswald's 6.12/236. On May 4 he was at Englishtown for the NHRA Division 1 Opener. A 6.45/234.98 qualified #6 for the eight-car show. Sweigert really improved once eliminations started as in round one, he beat Bobby Hilton with a 6.10/213.27. In the semifinals, a 6.15/217.91 beat Larry Bucher. He faced Jeb Allen in the final and unfortunately, he smoked the tires to a 14.97 that lost to Jeb's 6.01. Kerry was the first alternate at the NHRA Springnationals with a best of 6.12/238.72. He qualified #12 at Englishtown for the NHRA Summernationals, but he lost to Marvin Graham in the first round. At New England for the NHRA Division 1 final Kerry's 6.29/228.42 qualified #6. He had problems in the first round, and shut off on the line against Neil Mahr. Kerry barely made the show at Indianapolis where his 6.05/240.64 qualified #31 in the 32 car field. John Kimble's 6.10/232 in the first round, beat his 6.13/237.46.
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Photog Web 		Jerry Ruth (M) from Seattle, Washington USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 601 ) 1980 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 6
"Jerry Ruth" Owned by Jerry Ruth from Seattle, Washington USA Crew Chief: Lee Beard
'80 Dragster by Al Swindahl | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.810 at NHRA Seattle WA 9/20/80         1/4 Mile MPH: 240.64 at NHRA Seattle WA 9/20/80
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 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 75.83, MPH 60.08    Entry is 0.96914 times average ET and 1.01604 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
1980 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1980 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.995 ET, 236.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1980 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.495 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: Duplicated his 240.64 best speed at the NHRA World Finals. | Jerry "The King" Ruth lived up nationwide to his nickname into the 80s, when he designed the "Swindhahl F-86," followed by Terry Capp/Bernie. In an online interview, Ruth explains the still-influential chassis designed for launching faster from static to dynamic weight. R/U to Bruins/Markley at the car's 5/80 WWCS SIR debut. Ruth and Lee Beard also won the Mile-Highs that year. Went to the 2nd round of the Fallnationals when the blower exploded against Allen. YouTube. I was at the '80 Falls, seeing Ruth go rounds, and AA/Dale's Billy-Meyer-Motor-assisted Final against the Blue Max. Belching sheets of fire, sounded very different. I got a picture card that day, and close up on the body, smaller lettering said, "The Amazing" Speed Racer. - Joe Moore
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, January 21, 2023, 10:04:02 PM by Danny White.
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Photog Web 		John Davis (M) from Cincinnati, Ohio USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 328 ) 1980 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3
"Spirit II" Owned by John Davis from Cincinnati, Ohio USA Crew Chief: John Davis
'80 Dragster by John Davis | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 481 Rodeck Chevrolet with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.074 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 8/31/80         1/4 Mile MPH: 240.64 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 8/31/80
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 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 42.26, MPH 60.08    Entry is 1.01318 times average ET and 1.01604 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
1980 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1980 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.995 ET, 236.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1980 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.495 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: Johnny Davis and his Chevy were the first alternate at Indy 1980 with a 6.07. John got into the show but lost to Terry Capp in round one, 5.88/237 to 6.177/225.00.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, May 8, 2022, 01:03:30 AM by Danny White.
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Photog Web 		Frank Bradley (M) from Napa, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 7733 ) 1980 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 7
"Frank Bradley" Owned by Frank Bradley from Napa, California USA Crew Chief: Frank Bradley
'80 Dragster by Dave Uyehara | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Milodon Hemi by Frank Bradley with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.850 at AHRA Spokane WA 8/80         1/4 Mile MPH: 240.00 at NHRA Ontario CA 10/19/80
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 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 70.25, MPH 58.38    Entry is 0.97581 times average ET and 1.01334 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
1980 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1980 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.995 ET, 236.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1980 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.495 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: Frank started the '80 season at the AHRA Winternationals. It was an eight-car show, and he qualified #2 behind Connie Kalitta. He beat Johnny West in round one, and then Shirley Muldowney in the semifinals. In the final, he faced another tough opponent, Jeb Allen, but Bradley was more than up to the task, taking his first victory of the new year. He then went to Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, where a 5.864/237.46 qualified #3 for the show. Frank ran 5.92/227.27 in the opening round of eliminations to beat Junior Kaiser's 6.10/226. But his second round 6.12/220.58 fell to Richard Tharp's 6.05/243. He did not compete at the Bakersfield March Meet, but he was at Gainesville for the Gatornationals. A 5.97 qualified #6, but he lost to Allen in the second round. Frank qualified #6 again at the eight-car show at the Cajun Nationals with a 5.98/233.76, but he lost to Shirley Muldowney in the first round. On May 18, he was at Amarillo Dragway for the NHRA Division Four race. He reached the final only to have his quicker and faster 6.10/231.69 lose to Kaiser's 6.16/224. A 6.06/226.70 qualified #13 at the NHRA Springnationals, but Shirley had his number as a first-round 6.08 by the lady beat his 6.10. Another first-round loss came at the AHRA Gateway Nationals, where he qualified #2 at 6.11/213.78. On June 29, he was at Alamo Dragway for the AHRA Nationals. A 6.19 qualified #5 in the eight-car show, but he met Don Garlits in the first round. Despite running a slightly quicker 6.12, he lost to Don's 6.13. Bradley qualified #9 at the NHRA Summernationals at Englishtown, but a first-round 5.98/233.76 lost to the low qualifier Tharp who ran a 5.90/243. Dragway 42 hosted the AHRA Grandnationals on July 27, and Frank was there, qualifying #5 with a 6.03 in the eight-car show and setting up a first-round encounter with low qualifier Garlits. For the second AHRA race in a row, Don beat Frank in the first round. He managed to qualify #4 with a 5.85 at Spokane for the AHRA World Finals but was upset by Ernie Hall in the first round. Both smoked the tires, and Hall recovered first, running 6.22 to beat Frank's 6.26. At Indianapolis for the NHRA US Nationals, Frank qualified #8 in the 32 car field with a 5.88/235.60. Unfortunately, he broke a rear end in the first round, against Tony Ceraolo. At Seattle for the NHRA Fallnationals, he failed to qualify. He ran much better at Ontario Motor Speedway for the NHRA World Finals, where his 5.96/239.99 qualified #8. An opening round 5.90/235.60 beat John Kimble's 6.16/235, and in round two, his 5.97/237.46 took out Johnny Abbott's tire-smoker. He slowed to 6.02/240.00 in the semifinal, but it was still enough to cover Jerry Ruth's tire-blazing 7.61. He faced Shirley in the final, and as had been the case all season, the lady had a hex on him as her 5.95/241 got the victory over Frank's off-pace 6.46/204.09. He finished the NHRA season in tenth in the season-long points standings. Frank's 5.864 from Pomona was his best NHRA national event ET for 1980.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, November 3, 2022, 10:05:36 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Tom Poindexter (M) from Temple City, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 788 ) 1980 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 7
"Jack Wall Chevrolet" Owned by Richard Hibbard & John McCarthy from Pasadena, California USA Crew Chief: John McCarthy
'79 Dragster by M&S Welding | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 430 Rodeck Chevrolet with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.895 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 240.00 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 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 63.96, MPH 58.38    Entry is 0.98332 times average ET and 1.01334 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
1980 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1980 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.995 ET, 236.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1980 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.495 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: Ran at the Winternationals, but did not qualify (6th alternate, but no times available). That was the team's only known NHRA national event in 1980.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, January 18, 2021, 11:18:52 AM by Super Crew. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Raymond Beadle (M) from Dallas, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 426 ) 1980 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 4
"Blue Max" Owned by Raymond Beadle, Foster Yancey & Brad Camp from Dallas, Texas USA Crew Chief: Dave Settles
'79 Dragster by ACI - Dave Settles | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.865 at IHRA Bristol TN 1980         1/4 Mile MPH: 239.36 at IHRA Bristol TN 1980
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 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 68.15, MPH 56.69    Entry is 0.97832 times average ET and 1.01064 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
1980 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1980 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.995 ET, 236.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1980 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.495 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: Dave Settles ran ACI Chassis. 1979 Photo of Settles driving. Beadle owned it, Yancey & Camp funded it. - Dave Settles, Racin & Rockin Radio, 7/01/13. | Beadle drove this car as well as his Funny Car at Bristol on May 18 for the IHRA Springnationals. He qualified the dragster #3 with a 5.86, but in the first round, he smoked the tires to a 6.22 and lost to Mark Oswald's 6.04.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, January 5, 2020, 11:47:59 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Photog Web 		Dave Braskett (M) from Stanton, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 787 ) 1980 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 7
"Braskett & Taylor" Owned by Braskett & Taylor from Stanton, California USA Crew Chief: Dave Braskett
'75 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro Donovan Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.040 at Orange County CA 5/17/80         1/4 Mile MPH: 239.36 at NHRA Ontario CA 10/80
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 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 45.59, MPH 56.69    Entry is 1.00751 times average ET and 1.01064 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
1980 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1980 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.995 ET, 236.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1980 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.495 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: We need to confirm that this was Dave's own car (or was he driving for someone)? | On May 17, Dave was at OCIR for the third race of NHRA's Division 6. He qualified #3 in the eight-car field with a 6.04/227.27. In the first round, he was involved in a tire smoking battle with John Kimble. Braskett's 7.90/150 finished second to Kimble's 7.46/197. Also 6.048 at Ontario World Finals 1980.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, December 22, 2019, 12:45:19 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Photog Web 		Dick LaHaie (M) from DeWitt, Michigan USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 333 ) 1980 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3
"Dick LaHaie" Owned by Dick LaHaie from DeWitt, Michigan USA Crew Chief: Jeff LaHaie
Dragster by Wayne Farr | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.910 at NHRA Seattle WA 9/20/80         1/4 Mile MPH: 238.72 at NHRA Englishtown NJ 7/13/80
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 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 61.87, MPH 54.99    Entry is 0.98582 times average ET and 1.00794 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
1980 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1980 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.995 ET, 236.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1980 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.495 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: LaHaie attempted to qualify at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, but his best of 6.05/231.36 failed to qualify (first alternate). He did manage to qualify #9 at the Gatornationals, but he lost to Gary Beck's Low ET shot of 5.71/243 in the first round. Dick went to Darlington for the IHRA Winternationals, where he broke in the semifinals while facing off against eventual winner Richard Tharp. He did win the Division 2 Opener at Warner Robins with a final round 6.24/204.08. The second Division 2 race held at DeSoto Memorial only had two Top Fuel cars show. So to win, Dick just had to beat Bob Strauss, which he did with a 6.33/226.13. He almost did as well at the next Division 2 race, taking the runner-up spot to Jeb Allen at Gulfport International. Unfortunately, a best of 6.15/228.42 failed to make the show (third alternate) at the NHRA Springnationals. Dick rebounded by winning the next Division 2 race at Blaney with a final round 6.24 over Bob Strauss. He got his first NHRA National event win at the Summernationals on July 13. He qualified #5 with a 5.94/233.76 and a first-round 5.99/236.84 beat Bob Simmons. In the second round, a 6.00 took out Tharp in the "Candies and Hughes" car, and in the semifinal, he beat a tire-smoking Connie Kalitta. Facing him in the final was Jeb Allen, who had set Low ET at 5.85. Dick ran a consistent 5.95/235.60 to win over Jeb's 6.04/238. The following week (July 20), Dick was at Milan Dragway for the IHRA Northern Nationals. A 5.99 qualified #5 in the eight-car show, and he lost to low qualifier Marvin Graham in the first round. At the end of July, he was at Union Grove for the NHRA Division 3 race. Dick qualified #2 with a 6.06, and in the first round, his 6.25 beat Lou Novotny's 6.47. In the semifinals, LaHaie ran 6.11 to beat Luigi Novelli. In the final, he ran Shirley Muldowney, and despite running a 6.03, he lost to Shirley's 5.90. He then went to Dragway 42 for the AHRA Grandnationals. A 6.02 qualified #4 in the eight-car field. In the first round, he ran 6.08/226.70 to take out Allen, but he lost to Muldowney again in the semifinals. We formerly listed 5.705/240.00 for Dick this year. His best times in NHRA national event competition were 5.910 in Seattle and 238.72 at Englishtown. We are listing those as his best times until we can get confirmation on the 5.70/240. Won Division 2 in 1980. Dick also a 5.991/231.36 at Sanair. When he won the Summernationals over Jeb Allen, going 238 mph, it was the first time he had driven a fueler through the lights under power since his crash in 1975! - Dick LaHaie, Racing & Rockin Radio, 2/24/14
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Friday, January 7, 2022, 06:41:35 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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"Blue Max" Owned by Raymond Beadle, Foster Yancey & Brad Camp from Dallas, Texas USA Crew Chief: Dave Settles
'79 Dragster by ACI - Dave Settles | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.900 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/16/80         1/4 Mile MPH: 238.09 at NHRA Ontario CA 10/18/80
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 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 63.27, MPH 53.32    Entry is 0.98415 times average ET and 1.00528 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
1980 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1980 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.995 ET, 236.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1980 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.495 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: At the Division 4 Opener on March 9 at Baton Rouge, Kelly was runner-up to Gary Beck, clocking a 6.05/222.22 in the final to Beck's 5.93/237. A week later, the team was at Gainesville for the Gatornationals. It was a rough weekend for the team as they blew two engines and a supercharger in qualifying. Finally, a 5.900/233.76 landed them in the #3 spot. Unfortunately, Brown lost to Richard Tharp in the opening round with a 10-second shutoff. Another early loss came at the second Division 4 race at Green Valley, where he qualified #5 with a 6.77 but lost in the first round. Kelly qualified #13 at Ontario World Finals at 6.015/238.09. In round one, he lost on a holeshot to Connie Kalitta, 6.159/229.59 6.140/218.97. Photo from 1980 Green Valley WWCS. Dave Settles ran ACI chassis. Foster Yancey & Brad Camp also had an A/FD. Beadle owned it, Yancey & Camp funded it. - Dave Settles, Racin & Rockin Radio show, 7/01/13
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, December 19, 2021, 02:50:13 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Larry Brown (M) from Columbus, Ohio USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 307 ) 1980 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3
"Roach Coach" Owned by Mark Campbell from Columbus, Ohio USA Crew Chief: Mark Campbell
Dragster by Bill Stebbins | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.030 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 8/31/80         1/4 Mile MPH: 238.09 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 8/31/80
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 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 46.57, MPH 53.32    Entry is 1.00584 times average ET and 1.00528 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
1980 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1980 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.995 ET, 236.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1980 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.495 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: Larry was at Indianapolis in April for the NHRA Division 3 Opener. He qualified #6 in the eight-car field with a 6.22/230.76 but failed to reach the finals. The following week (April 27), he was at Baton Rouge for the NHRA Cajun Nationals. A 6.09 best failed to qualify for the all-five second field. NHRA ran the second Division 3 race at Edgewater in May. Brown ran 6.17 to qualify third, but a troubled 12.32 in the opening round lost to Mark Oswald. He went to Bristol for the IHRA Springnationals but failed to qualify. At the NHRA Springnationals, he qualified #12 with a 6.05/233.76. He made an easy solo in the first round when opponent Jeb Allen shut off with no oil pressure. In round two, his 6.25/226 advanced when Bob Noice broke a couple of rods and oiled down the track. Lady luck seemed to be on his side as a 6.21/234 advanced in the semifinals when Steve Stephens fouled. But his luck ran out there as in the final, he faced Shirley Muldowney. She had been running 6.0s in all three of her elimination runs, and Brown was in trouble unless she broke. Sure enough, Shirley ripped off a bracket like 6.04/233 to win over Brown's 6.57/163.04 shut-off run. It was still an excellent showing for the "Roach Coach." After such a good showing, Larry hoped for more of the same at Englishtown for the NHRA Summernationals. He qualified #14 and advanced over a wheelstanding Dave Uyehara in round one. In round two, he faced Allen, and both had problems. Jeb broke a rear-end but coasted through as the winner when Larry blew an engine. Brown followed the NHRA tour to Canada for the Grandnationals. It was only an eight-car field, and his 6.26/214.28 ended up as the third alternate. He qualified #29 at Indianapolis for the NHRA US Nationals with a 6.030/238.09, and his 6.082/220.58 in the first round wasn't too bad, but Allen's 5.918/245 was better and advanced Jeb into round two. | This race is interesting because we formerly listed Larry at 5.919 for this year, but his best NHRA national event ET was the 6.030 at Indy. He did run 6.0's almost everywhere. We think the formerly-listed 5.919 was confused with Jeb Allen's winning time against Larry in round one at Indy, 5.918 to 6.082. Let us know if you have evidence of Larry going 5.919 this year.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, July 9, 2022, 12:23:33 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Les Welch David Pace (M) from Lewisville, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 460 ) 1980 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 4
"Carroll Bros." Owned by Bones & Curt Carroll from Irving, Texas USA Crew Chief: Curt & Bones Carroll
'79 Dragster by Tony Casarez | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi by Bones Carroll with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.925 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 8/31/80         1/4 Mile MPH: 237.46 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 8/31/80
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 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 59.77, MPH 51.65    Entry is 0.98832 times average ET and 1.00262 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
1980 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1980 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.995 ET, 236.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1980 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.495 ET, 218.61 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: AKA the "Texas Whips." Yes. Used a 3-speed.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, 10:30:33 PM by David Pace.
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Photog Web 		Mike Palmer (M) from Puyallup, Washington USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 625 ) 1980 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 6
"The Gambler" Owned by Looker, Keating & Gogan from Puyallup, Washington USA Crew Chief: Looker, Keating & Gogan
'80 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Donovan Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.910 at AHRA Spokane WA 9/80         1/4 Mile MPH: 236.84 at Seattle WA 5/04/80
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 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 61.87, MPH 50.00    Entry is 0.98582 times average ET and 1.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1980 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1980 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.995 ET, 236.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1980 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.495 ET, 218.61 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Mike qualified #12 at NHRA Seattle at 6.107/234.98. He lost to Shirley Muldowney in round one, 5.99/240.00 to 6.17/236.22. Team member names, thanks to Joe Moore.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, 10:54:50 PM by Super Crew. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Photog Web 		Jim Herbert (M) from Sacramento, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 732 ) 1980 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 7
"Battleborn" Owned by Ed Wilson from Reno, Nevada USA Crew Chief: Ed Wilson
'76 Dragster by Ron Atterbury | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.995 at NHRA D6 Fremont CA 4/80         1/4 Mile MPH: 236.84 at NHRA D6 Fremont CA 4/80
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 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 50.00, MPH 50.00    Entry is 1.00000 times average ET and 1.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1980 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1980 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.995 ET, 236.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1980 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.495 ET, 218.61 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Herbert was at Fremont in April for the NHRA Division 6 race. He qualified #6 in the sixteen-car field with a 5.99/236.84. He soloed in the first round before losing to a holeshot by Noel Reese in round two. His quicker 6.03/236.84 lost to Noel's 6.16/229. The team didn't race at any NHRA national events in 1980.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, February 21, 2022, 05:20:29 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Michael Beach Mark Howick (M) from Dayton, Ohio USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 372 ) 1980 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3
"Good Guy" Owned by Mark Howick from Dayton, Ohio USA Crew Chief: Mark Howick
'78 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Donovan Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.063 at NHRA Columbus OH 6/08/80         1/4 Mile MPH: 236.84 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 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 43.34, MPH 50.00    Entry is 1.01134 times average ET and 1.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1980 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1980 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.995 ET, 236.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1980 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.495 ET, 218.61 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Michael Beach photo from Martin, MI, 1978. Howick was at Edgewater on May 4 for the second NHRA Division 3 race. He qualified #2 with a 6.12 and made it into the final before slowing to a 6.21/229.00 that finished runner-up to Jeg Coughlin's 5.90/248. Mark attempted to qualify in the eight-car field at Bristol for the IHRA Springnationals where he ran a best of 6.12, but that was good for the first alternate. At the NHRA Springnationals, his 6.06/233.76 qualified #14. A 6.10 in the first round, lost to Gary Beck's 5.94.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, May 19, 2019, 11:31:43 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Photog Web 		Jim Murphy (M) from Santa Rosa, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 725 ) 1980 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 7
"Murphy-Birky-Trappe" Owned by Jim Murphy, Andrew Birky, Trappe from Santa Rosa, California USA Crew Chief: Andrew Birky
'77 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.797 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 236.22 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 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 77.65, MPH 48.33    Entry is 0.96697 times average ET and 0.99738 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
1980 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1980 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.995 ET, 236.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1980 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.495 ET, 218.61 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Jim lost to Connie Kalitta in the first round, at the Bakersfield March Meet. He was at Fremont in April for the NHRA Division 6 race. He qualified #8 with a 6.10/231 and a 6.09/228.42 beat Joe Ortega's 6.19/231 in the first round. But in round two he had problems and shut off to 11.86 in a loss to Gary Ritter's 6.09/229. He qualified #23 at Indianapolis for the NHRA US Nationals with a 5.98/231.36, but a 6.15/229.00 in the first round, lost to Gary Beck's 6.01/239.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, June 4, 2018, 10:20:40 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Photog Web 		Chris Karamesines (M) from Chicago, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 323 ) 1980 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3
"Chris Karamesines" Owned by Chris Karamesines from Chicago, Illinois USA Crew Chief:
'79 Dragster by Don Cook | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.923 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 8/31/80         1/4 Mile MPH: 236.22 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 8/31/80
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 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 60.05, MPH 48.33    Entry is 0.98799 times average ET and 0.99738 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
1980 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1980 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.995 ET, 236.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1980 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.495 ET, 218.61 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
Racer's Web Site | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Chris started the '80 season by qualifying #4 at the AHRA Winternationals. He lost to Shirley Muldowney in the first round. A week later (February 3), he was at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, where his 6.028/232.55 qualified on the "bump." He lost a motor in the first round and the race. Both he and Bob Noice ran 6.100 (The Greek's at 234.37), but Bob got the win light. He made an amazing pass at the Bakersfield March Meet during qualifying. The car got completely sideways at around 150 MPH, but Karamesines somehow saved it. In June, he was in St. Louis for the AHRA Gateway Nationals. His 6.34/218.98 qualified #5. He lasted until the semifinals before his 6.52/214.80 lost to Jody Smart's 6.39/224. Karamesines qualified #7 in the eight-car field at Martin, Michigan, for the PHR Championships. Chris won round one over a broken Mark Oswald at PHR championships at 6.06/226.70. In the semifinal, an off-pace 6.48/227 lost to Don Garlits' 6.34/238. Qualified 16th at Indy 1980 at 5.923/236.22 in the last 32 car show there. He fouled against Junior Kaiser in round one and lost despite running quicker, 6.09/229 to the Greek's 5.985/230.76. Pomona and Indy were his only two NHRA national events of the year.
Submitted by Curt Swartz, Last updated on Saturday, July 9, 2022, 07:06:07 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Jim Archer (M) from Los Alamos, New Mexico USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 501 ) 1980 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 4
"Archer & Fasken" Owned by Jim Archer & Fasken from Los Alamos, New Mexico USA Crew Chief: Jim Archer & Fasken
'77 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.050 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 236.22 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 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 44.61, MPH 48.33    Entry is 1.00917 times average ET and 0.99738 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
1980 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1980 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.995 ET, 236.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1980 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.495 ET, 218.61 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Jim was at Bonneville Raceway in July for the NHRA Division 5 race. Archer ran an opening round 6.50/229.01 lost to Ed Renck's 6.40. Where was this 6.05 236.22 run? Jim did not run any NHRA national events this year.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, December 2, 2021, 09:38:27 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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© Allen Tracy George Tolon (M) from Chicago, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 397 ) 1980 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3
"George Tolon" Owned by George Tolon from Chicago, Illinois USA Crew Chief: George Tolon
'78 Dragster by Ron Attebury | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.075 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 8/31/80         1/4 Mile MPH: 236.22 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 8/31/80
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 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 42.16, MPH 48.33    Entry is 1.01334 times average ET and 0.99738 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
1980 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1980 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.995 ET, 236.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1980 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.495 ET, 218.61 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: George was the 2nd alternate at Indy at his only NHRA national event of the year with a 6.075/236.22. | I believe this was a former Jeb Allen car. His NEXT car was a Kurzawa chassis. Tim S
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, 11:47:30 PM by Tim Simplot. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Photog Web 		Dennis Baca (M) from Walnut Creek, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 734 ) 1980 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7
"Dennis Baca" Owned by Dennis Baca from Walnut Creek, California USA Crew Chief: Dennis Baca
'77 Dragster by Ron Attebury | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.940 at NHRA D7 Fremont CA 4/20/80         1/4 Mile MPH: 235.60 at NHRA Seattle WA 9/20/80
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 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 57.68, MPH 46.67    Entry is 0.99083 times average ET and 0.99476 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
1980 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1980 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.995 ET, 236.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1980 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.495 ET, 218.61 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Dennis qualified #3 at Fremont for the NHRA Division Six race on April 20 with a 5.94/227.84. The race was rain-delayed, and many cars did not make it back for the rain date. Because of this, Baca got to solo in the first two rounds before he lost to the eventual winner Marvin Graham, in the semifinals.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, 08:09:59 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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James Morgan Howard Haight (M) from Allentown, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 708 ) 1980 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 1
"Hemi Hunter" Owned by Jim Johnson & Mike Duffy from Allentown, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Ron Cochrum
'72 Dragster by S&W Race Cars | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 468 Chevrolet with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.120 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 235.60 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 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 37.75, MPH 46.67    Entry is 1.02085 times average ET and 0.99476 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
1980 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1980 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.995 ET, 236.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1980 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.495 ET, 218.61 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: The team did not race at any NHRA national events this year.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, November 23, 2023, 07:46:36 PM by Super Crew.
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© Allen Tracy Marvin Schwartz (M) from Largo, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 208 ) 1980 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 2
"Kendall GT-1" Owned by Marvin Schwartz from Largo, Florida USA Crew Chief: Marvin Schwartz
'71 Dragster by Don Garlits | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.139 at AHRA Tucson AZ 1/25/80         1/4 Mile MPH: 235.60 at AHRA Tucson AZ 1/25/80
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 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.91, MPH 46.67    Entry is 1.19083 times average ET and 0.99476 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
1980 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1980 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.995 ET, 236.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1980 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.495 ET, 218.61 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Photo from 1979. Marvin crashed and died during the 1980 AHRA Winternationals at Tucson. He was attempting to better a 7.139/235.60 qualifying pass when the car veered off the strip and flipped several times.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Friday, January 3, 2020, 10:03:15 AM by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Dwight Salisbury (M) from Northridge, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 730 ) 1980 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 7
"Genuine Suspension" Owned by Jim Thomas from Costa Mesa, California USA Crew Chief: Jim Thomas
'78 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 by Jim Thomas with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.007 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 8/31/80         1/4 Mile MPH: 233.76 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 8/31/80
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 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 48.82, MPH 41.72    Entry is 1.00200 times average ET and 0.98700 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
1980 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1980 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.995 ET, 236.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1980 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.495 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: NHRA Indy Q26 at 6.007/233.76. Lost R1 to Jerry Ruth, 5.86/234 to 11.396/70.03. Ontario Finals DNQ6 (no times but not quicker than 6.056). This was the former Kelly Brown-driven Over the Hill Gang TF.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, July 9, 2022, 06:54:27 PM by Danny White.

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