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Mike Ditty |
Clester Andrews from
League City, Texas
USA
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1967 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4 |
| "Bardahl 555" Owned by Clester Andrews
from
League City, Texas
USA
| Crew Chief: Jack Quinn |
| 1967 Ford Mustang by
Holman-Moody |
Powered by a 427 cubic inch Ford SOHC with
direct drive |
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1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
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1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
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1000 FT. ET: Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT. MPH: Unknown at Unknown
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For FUELFC in 1967 the Avg ET is 8.4696,
Avg MPH is 172.212. This entry: ET is 0.00000000 times Avg; MPH is 0.00000000 times Avg
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Entry's 1967 FUELFC Performance (0 to 100): ET Rating is
536.90,
MPH Rating is
-254.98
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| No Racer Website |
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Notes: The late Clester Andrews was one of Texas’ most successful racers in the first half of the 1960s. Clester’s success had come in Stock, Super Stock, and A/FX. In the A/FX wars, he won 40 of 42 match races in his Holman-Moody built 1965 Mustang (according to the Holman-Moody website). That car morphed into his first match bash funny car. In 1967, Andrews replaced the old 1965 Mustang with a new match bash Mustang. Holman-Moody built this new Mustang as well. Ford supplied the rare and powerful injected SOHC that Jack Quinn tuned. Clester got sponsorship from Bardahl and hit the major national events with the car. Andrews raced many match races with the Bardahl 555 Mustang. (Photo courtesy of Mike Ditty) |
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Submitted by Barb, Last updated on Wednesday, May 30, 2007, 12:17:04 PM by
Barb Santucci.
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| 62085
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Mike Ditty |
Larry Arnold from
Memphis, Tennessee
USA
|
1968 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 2 |
| "Super Cuda" Owned by Pat Collins
from
Memphis, Tennessee
USA
| Crew Chief: Bill Taylor |
| 1968 Plymouth Barracuda by
Logghe Stamping |
Powered by a 426 cubic inch Chrysler Hemi with
automatic transmission |
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1/4 Mile ET: 7.760 at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: 193.00 at Unknown
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1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
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1000 FT. ET: Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT. MPH: Unknown at Unknown
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For FUELFC in 1968 the Avg ET is 8.1762,
Avg MPH is 178.623. This entry: ET is 0.94910080 times Avg; MPH is 1.08048796 times Avg
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Entry's 1968 FUELFC Performance (0 to 100): ET Rating is
72.58,
MPH Rating is
72.90
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| No Racer Website |
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Notes: The “Super Cuda” was one of several funny cars from the Memphis area in the sixties. Pat Collins built the car in 1968 and teamed up with Bill Taylor to race the beautiful candy apple red Plymouth. The Coleman and Taylor team had raced the “Kingfish” funny car. Coleman sold the car and name to TB Smallwood after the 1968 season. The “Super Cuda” proved to be just as good as the old car. Logghe Stamping Company built the chassis and the car was powered by a 426 Chrysler Hemi on 55% Nitro backed by a Coleman and Taylor built transmission, of course. rnrnLarry Reyes, Larry Arnold, and Sidney Foster all drove the “Super Cuda” to countless wins. Reyes had the best times in the car with a 7.53 at 198.46, while Arnold ran 7.76 at 193, and Foster ran 7.76 at 196.69. In 1968, Reyes won the King of Kings Race at Capitol Raceway, the AHRA Drag World Finals in Wichita, and the Super Stock Invitational in Detroit. (Photo courtesy of Mike Ditty; stats courtesy of Dennis Doubleday; info courtesy of James Ibusuki). |
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Submitted by Barb, Last updated on Saturday, February 23, 2008, 05:14:19 PM by
Barb Santucci.
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| 62069
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JW |
Dave Benjamin from
Albuquerque, New Mexico
USA
(Lic: 417) |
1978 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4 |
| "Dave 'Nasty' Benjamin" Owned by Dave Benjamin
from
Albuquerque, New Mexico
USA
| Crew Chief: Dave Benjamin |
| 1978 Pontiac Trans Am by
Dave Benjamin |
Powered by a 417 cubic inch Donovan Hemi by Dave Benjamin with
2 speed manual transmission |
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1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
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1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
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1000 FT. ET: Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT. MPH: Unknown at Unknown
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For FUELFC in 1978 the Avg ET is 6.6801,
Avg MPH is 214.115. This entry: ET is 0.00000000 times Avg; MPH is 0.00000000 times Avg
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Entry's 1978 FUELFC Performance (0 to 100): ET Rating is
520.25,
MPH Rating is
-275.48
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| No Racer Website |
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Notes: Another "character" from the 70s, Dave "Nasty" Benjamin ran altereds and his early F/C efforts from his chassis shop in Albuquerque, NM. Benjamin alternated between racing F/Cs and AA/FAs during the 70s. . . first funny car effort was Corvette in 72. This car, photographed at the 78 AHRA Winternationals, was destroyed on it's maiden outing. Benjamin later took over the cockpit of Nelson Lengle's "Sno-Town Shaker" entry to finish out the 78 season then fielded his own floppers through the 80s and 90s. Benjamin was one of the sport's unheralded innovators introducing 3 valve heads, one of the first dual fuel pump system (80), etc. "Nasty" took his last funny car ride as an owner at the 99 AHRA World Finals at Spokane. . . is currently doing occasional driving chores in the "Impulse" F/C. For more on Dave see http://Draglist.com/stories/SOD%20May%202000/SOD-053100. htm JW Last photo) |
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Submitted by Barb, Last updated on Saturday, August 1, 2009, 12:33:34 AM by
Barb Santucci.
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| 61929
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COPY
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Drag Racing Memories |
Arnie Beswick from
Morrison, Illinois
USA
|
1965 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3 |
| "Tameless Tiger" Owned by Arnie Beswick
from
Chicago, Illinois
USA
| Crew Chief: Arnie Behling |
| Pontiac GTO by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by a 421 cubic inch Pontiac with
direct drive |
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1/4 Mile ET: 8.300 at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
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1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
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1000 FT. ET: Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT. MPH: Unknown at Unknown
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For FUELFC in 1965 the Avg ET is 9.9845,
Avg MPH is 142.771. This entry: ET is 0.83129099 times Avg; MPH is 0.00000000 times Avg
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Entry's 1965 FUELFC Performance (0 to 100): ET Rating is
99.99,
MPH Rating is
-127.41
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| No Racer Website |
|
Notes: Arnie Beswick might not have been the biggest winner of the sixties, but he did put on a hell of a show. Beswick was a loyal Pontiac racer, though there was a short stint with a Comet A/FX. The "Tameless Tiger" GTO was home built and a little scary to say the least. Beswick stepped up to blown nitro after beginning with gas at the urging of future funny car star Frank Oglesby. This gave the greater Chicago area three blown nitro funny cars in 1964, including Gary Dyer in the Mr. Norm’s Dodge, Ron Pellegrini’s Super Mustang, and Beswick. rnrnThis car was Beswick's second funny car, replacing a newer GTO that he raced during 1964. Arnie was credited the first nine-second funny car run. The "Tameless Tiger" was rebuilt to be much lighter than when it first raced in super stock. Beswick later went 8.30s with the car! Arnie Behling later tuned the car before it was parked for good. (Photo provided by Drag Racing Memories). |
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Submitted by Barb Santucci, Last updated on Monday, March 30, 2009, 03:16:55 PM by
Barb Santucci.
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| 61940
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Bob Plumer, Drag Race Memories |
Steve Bovan from
California
USA
|
1965 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Blair's Chevy II" Owned by Steve Bovan
from
California
USA
| Crew Chief: Steve Bovan |
| Chevrolet Chevy II by
Factory |
Powered by a 396 cubic inch Chevrolet with
direct drive |
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1/4 Mile ET: 9.290 at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: 160.00 at Unknown
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1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
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1000 FT. ET: Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT. MPH: Unknown at Unknown
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For FUELFC in 1965 the Avg ET is 9.9845,
Avg MPH is 142.771. This entry: ET is 0.93044498 times Avg; MPH is 1.12067577 times Avg
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Entry's 1965 FUELFC Performance (0 to 100): ET Rating is
70.61,
MPH Rating is
71.41
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| No Racer Website |
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Notes: Hot on the heels of Jack Chrisman building the “Chrisman’s Comet, ” several racers built car to challenge the big Mercury. Steve Bovan’s “Blair’s Chevy II” was one of the first to hit the track. Bovan had raced a Mopar A/Modified Production car, but went with the lightweight Chevy II for the funny car. Bovan gutted the factory built car to come up with this “Match Bash” monster. Chevrolet’s new big block 396 engine powered the machine. Steve sold the Chevy to Ed Carter from NorCal in 1967. Carter dubbed it the Chevy II Much and ran mostly at Fremont. The car’s performance didn’t change much.
Bovan built the engine to run on 100% alcohol. Steve ran many match races with the car and ran CC/FD in NHRA competition. The Chevy used to lay down a smoke bank on a run. Bovan ran the “Blair’s Speed Shop 396” in ‘65 and ‘66 with a 9.29, 160 best. (Photo courtesy of Bob Plumer and Drag Racing Memories; stats courtesy of Dennis Doubleday; info courtesy of Bill Duke, and James Ibusuki)
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Submitted by Barb Santucci, Last updated on Wednesday, March 29, 2006, 11:32:32 PM by
Barb Santucci.
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| 62075
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David Ray |
Mike Burkhart from
Dallas, Texas
USA
|
1966 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4 |
| "Friendly Chevrolet" Owned by Mike Burkhart
from
Dallas, Texas
USA
| Crew Chief: Mike Burkhart |
| 1965 Chevrolet Chevy II by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by a Unknown cubic inch Chevrolet by Mike Burkhart with
direct drive |
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1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
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1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
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1000 FT. ET: Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT. MPH: Unknown at Unknown
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For FUELFC in 1966 the Avg ET is 9.5803,
Avg MPH is 150.021. This entry: ET is 0.00000000 times Avg; MPH is 0.00000000 times Avg
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Entry's 1966 FUELFC Performance (0 to 100): ET Rating is
345.58,
MPH Rating is
-113.11
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| No Racer Website |
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Notes: Mike Burkhart’s first funny car was this steel Chevy II match basher. Burkhart was a terror with his Super Stock ‘57 Chevrolet Bel Air in the Dallas area. In 1965, Mike built the steel Chevrolet with big block injected Chevy power. Friendly Chevrolet sponsored the stretched wheelbased car. Burkhart won many match races with the strangely painted Chevy II (it was red on one side and blue on the other). Mike was a regular in Texas match races with the Chevy II in 1966, but retired the car at the end of the season to build a Camaro for 1967. (Photo courtesy of David Ray). |
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Submitted by Barb Santucci, Last updated on Sunday, January 21, 2007, 12:33:43 PM by
Barb Santucci.
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| 61941
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!)
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Ed Carter from
California
USA
|
1967 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Chevy II Much" Owned by Ed Carter
from
California
USA
| Crew Chief: Ed Carter |
| Chevrolet Chevy II by
Factory |
Powered by a 396 cubic inch Chevrolet with
direct drive |
|
1/4 Mile ET: 9.300 at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
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1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
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1000 FT. ET: Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT. MPH: Unknown at Unknown
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For FUELFC in 1967 the Avg ET is 8.4696,
Avg MPH is 172.212. This entry: ET is 1.09804736 times Avg; MPH is 0.00000000 times Avg
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Entry's 1967 FUELFC Performance (0 to 100): ET Rating is
2.26,
MPH Rating is
-254.98
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| No Racer Website |
|
Notes: Steve Bovan sold the Chevy to Ed Carter from NorCal in 1967. Carter dubbed it the Chevy II Much and ran mostly at Fremont. The car’s performance didn’t change much. Stats courtesy of Dennis Doubleday; info courtesy of Bill Duke, and James Ibusuki. |
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Submitted by Barb Santucci, Last updated on Wednesday, March 29, 2006, 11:31:05 PM by
Barb Santucci.
|
| 62077
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COPY
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Bob Plumer, Drag Race Memories |
Kelly Chadwick from
Floydada, Texas
USA
|
1967 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4 |
| "Wild Thing II" Owned by Kelly Chadwick
from
Floydada, Texas
USA
| Crew Chief: Kelly Chadwick |
| 1967 Chevrolet Camaro by
Don Hardy |
Powered by a Unknown cubic inch Chevrolet with
direct drive |
|
1/4 Mile ET: 8.350 at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: 169.00 at Unknown
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1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
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1000 FT. ET: Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT. MPH: Unknown at Unknown
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For FUELFC in 1967 the Avg ET is 8.4696,
Avg MPH is 172.212. This entry: ET is 0.98588124 times Avg; MPH is 0.98134857 times Avg
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Entry's 1967 FUELFC Performance (0 to 100): ET Rating is
56.87,
MPH Rating is
44.31
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| No Racer Website |
|
Notes: Kelly Chadwick’s "Wild Thing II" was one of the first Camaro funny cars built. The car was delivered to Don Hardy Race cars as a body in white. Hardy converted the Camaro into a match bash funny car. The "Wild Thing II" began with an injected Chevrolet, but a blower soon went on the top of the engine. The "Wild Thing II" raced in 1967 and 1968 and was one of the last match bash AA/FCs to be a serious contender to win races. Kelly drove the car to an 8.35, 169 known best with Steakley Chevrolet sponsorship. The "Wild Thing II" became too outdated at the end of 1968 and was replaced. (Photo courtesy of Bob Plumer and Drag Race Memories). |
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Submitted by Barb, Last updated on Monday, March 30, 2009, 03:19:47 PM by
Barb Santucci.
|
| 61848
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L&M, courtesy Bob Plumer, Drag Race Memories |
Kelly Chadwick from
Floydada, Texas
USA
|
1969 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4 |
| "Kelly Chadwick" Owned by Kelly Chadwick
from
Floydada, Texas
USA
| Crew Chief: Kelly Chadwick |
| '69 Chevrolet Camaro by
Don Hardy |
Powered by a Unknown cubic inch Chevrolet with
direct drive |
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1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
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1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
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1000 FT. ET: Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT. MPH: Unknown at Unknown
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For FUELFC in 1969 the Avg ET is 7.8426,
Avg MPH is 188.216. This entry: ET is 0.00000000 times Avg; MPH is 0.00000000 times Avg
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Entry's 1969 FUELFC Performance (0 to 100): ET Rating is
484.37,
MPH Rating is
-288.64
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| No Racer Website |
|
Notes: Kelly Chadwick is well known in two different fields. In Texas, Kelly is well known as a girl’s basketball coach. Chadwick is also known as a premier drag racer in Texas and beyond. Kelly worked his way through a series of race cars until he reached the funny car ranks. Don Hardy built all of Kelly Chadwick’s cars, including the pictured Camaro. The beautiful ‘69 Camaro was Chadwick’s third funny car and his first with a fliptop tube chassis. Kelly had raced the “Wild Thing I” Chevy II and the “Wild Thing II” Camaro, mostly in the southwest. The 1969 Camaro was the first car he took on a national tour. Chadwick joined the original Coca-Cola Cavalcade of Stars and was said to be the champion in 1969. (Photo provided by Drag Racing Memories; info provided by James Ibusuki ) |
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Submitted by Barb, Last updated on Monday, March 30, 2009, 02:44:41 PM by
Barb Santucci.
|
| 61849
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Drag Racing Memories |
Kelly Chadwick from
Floydada, Texas
USA
(Lic: 402) |
1970 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4 |
| "Kelly Chadwick" Owned by Kelly Chadwick
from
Floydada, Texas
USA
| Crew Chief: Kelly Chadwick |
| '69 Chevrolet Camaro by
Don Hardy |
Powered by a Unknown cubic inch Chevrolet with
direct drive |
|
1/4 Mile ET: 7.100 at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: 209.00 at Unknown
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1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
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1000 FT. ET: Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT. MPH: Unknown at Unknown
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For FUELFC in 1970 the Avg ET is 7.5084,
Avg MPH is 194.349. This entry: ET is 0.94560759 times Avg; MPH is 1.07538500 times Avg
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Entry's 1970 FUELFC Performance (0 to 100): ET Rating is
76.06,
MPH Rating is
78.55
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| No Racer Website |
|
Notes: Kelly Chadwick is well known in two different fields. In Texas, Kelly is well known as a girl’s basketball coach. Chadwick is also known as a premier drag racer in Texas and beyond. Kelly worked his way through a series of race cars until he reached the funny car ranks. Don Hardy built all of Kelly Chadwick’s cars, including the pictured Camaro. The beautiful ‘69 Camaro was Chadwick’s third funny car and his first with a fliptop tube chassis. Kelly had raced the “Wild Thing I” Chevy II and the “Wild Thing II” Camaro, mostly in the southwest. The 1969 Camaro was the first car he took on a national tour. Chadwick joined the original Coca-Cola Cavalcade of Stars and was said to be the champion in 1969. The Camaro best times were 7.10 at 209 by the end of 1970. (Photos provided by Drag Racing Memories; info provided by James Ibusuki ) |
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Submitted by Barb, Last updated on Monday, March 30, 2009, 02:45:24 PM by
Barb Santucci.
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| 62086
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COPY
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Mike Ditty |
Sidney Foster from
Louisiana
USA
|
1968 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 2 |
| "Super Cuda" Owned by Pat Collins
from
Memphis, Tennessee
USA
| Crew Chief: Bill Taylor |
| 1968 Plymouth Barracuda by
Logghe Stamping |
Powered by a 426 cubic inch Chrysler Hemi with
automatic transmission |
|
1/4 Mile ET: 7.760 at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: 196.00 at Unknown
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1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
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1000 FT. ET: Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT. MPH: Unknown at Unknown
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For FUELFC in 1968 the Avg ET is 8.1762,
Avg MPH is 178.623. This entry: ET is 0.94910080 times Avg; MPH is 1.09728310 times Avg
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Entry's 1968 FUELFC Performance (0 to 100): ET Rating is
72.58,
MPH Rating is
77.68
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| No Racer Website |
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Notes: The “Super Cuda” was one of several funny cars from the Memphis area in the sixties. Pat Collins built the car in 1968 and teamed up with Bill Taylor to race the beautiful candy apple red Plymouth. The Coleman and Taylor team had raced the “Kingfish” funny car. Coleman sold the car and name to T. B Smallwood after the 1968 season. The “Super Cuda” proved to be just as good as the old car. Logghe Stamping Company built the chassis and the car was powered by a 426 Chrysler Hemi on 55% Nitro backed by a Coleman and Taylor built transmission, of course. rnrnLarry Reyes, Larry Arnold, and Sidney Foster all drove the “Super Cuda” to countless wins. Reyes had the best times in the car with a 7.53 at 198, while Arnold ran 7.76 at 193, and Foster ran 7.76 at 196. In 1968, Reyes won the King of Kings Race at Capitol Raceway, the AHRA Drag World Finals in Wichita, and the Super Stock Invitational in Detroit. (Photo courtesy of Mike Ditty; stats courtesy of Dennis Doubleday; info courtesy of James Ibusuki). |
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Submitted by Barb Santucci, Last updated on Tuesday, June 9, 2009, 02:11:19 AM by
Barb Santucci.
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| 61640
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!)
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Roy Gay from
Houston, Texas
USA
|
1965 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4 |
| "Infinity" Owned by Don Gay
from
Houston, Texas
USA
| Crew Chief: James Osteen |
| 1964 Pontiac GTO by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by a 421 cubic inch Pontiac with
direct drive |
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1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
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1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
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1000 FT. ET: Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT. MPH: Unknown at Unknown
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For FUELFC in 1965 the Avg ET is 9.9845,
Avg MPH is 142.771. This entry: ET is 0.00000000 times Avg; MPH is 0.00000000 times Avg
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Entry's 1965 FUELFC Performance (0 to 100): ET Rating is
346.31,
MPH Rating is
-127.41
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| No Racer Website |
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Notes: Roy took over driving the '64 car when Don Jr began driving an all-new ‘65 GTO by Jay Howell. |
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Submitted by Barb Santucci, Last updated on Thursday, March 23, 2006, 07:38:55 PM by
Barb Santucci.
Approved by Bill Pratt. |
| 61855
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L&M, courtesy Bob Plumer, Drag Race Memories |
Fred Goeske from
Los Angeles, California
USA
|
1967 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "B&M Plymouth Dealers" Owned by Fred Goeske
from
Los Angeles, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Fred Goeske |
| 1966 Plymouth Barracuda by
Factory |
Powered by a 392 cubic inch Chrysler Hemi with
direct drive |
|
1/4 Mile ET: 8.495 at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: 186.72 at Unknown
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1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
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1000 FT. ET: Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT. MPH: Unknown at Unknown
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For FUELFC in 1967 the Avg ET is 8.4696,
Avg MPH is 172.212. This entry: ET is 1.00300133 times Avg; MPH is 1.08424500 times Avg
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Entry's 1967 FUELFC Performance (0 to 100): ET Rating is
48.54,
MPH Rating is
75.69
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| No Racer Website |
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Notes: Fred Goeske came to fame as the second owner of the B&M Plymouth Dealers Barracuda in late 1966. Goeske raced the heavy stock rear engine car until the end of 1967. |
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Submitted by Barb Santucci, Last updated on Thursday, June 11, 2009, 01:28:35 AM by
Barb Santucci.
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| 62082
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Big Bob Snyder
Photog Web |
Tommy Grove from
Hayward, California
USA
(Lic: 704) |
1969 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "The Going Thing" Owned by Tommy Grove
from
Hayward, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Tommy Grove |
| '69 Ford Mach I by
Logghe Stamping |
Powered by a 427 cubic inch Ford SOHC with
automatic transmission |
|
1/4 Mile ET: 7.280 at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: 203.61 at Unknown
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1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
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1000 FT. ET: Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT. MPH: Unknown at Unknown
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For FUELFC in 1969 the Avg ET is 7.8426,
Avg MPH is 188.216. This entry: ET is 0.92826714 times Avg; MPH is 1.08178901 times Avg
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Entry's 1969 FUELFC Performance (0 to 100): ET Rating is
81.16,
MPH Rating is
77.70
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| No Racer Website |
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Notes: Tommy Grove’s “Going Thing” 1969 Ford Mach I Mustang was one of the best Ford powered funny cars of all time. Grove was loyal to the 427 SOHC engine and Ford. Logghe Stamping Company built the chassis and Paul Shedilik built and painted the Mach I Mustang body. Larry Shinoda designed the paint scheme. Master tin man Al Bergler did the aluminum work. Grove debuted the car in late 1968 and raced it through 1970. Tommy ran 7.28 at 203 in 1969 to become one of the first 200 MPH funny cars. Grove achieved notoriety for cracking 200 mph, while at the same time rumored to be experimenting with an exotic fuel (hydrazine?) |
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Submitted by Barb Santucci, Last updated on Sunday, May 31, 2009, 12:49:26 PM by
Barb Santucci.
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| 62372
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Mike Ditty |
Tommy Grove from
Hayward, California
USA
(Lic: 704) |
1970 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "The Going Thing" Owned by Tommy Grove
from
Hayward, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Tommy Grove |
| '69 Ford Mach I by
Logghe Stamping |
Powered by a 427 cubic inch Ford SOHC with
automatic transmission |
|
1/4 Mile ET: 7.250 at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: 206.42 at Unknown
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1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
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1000 FT. ET: Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT. MPH: Unknown at Unknown
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For FUELFC in 1970 the Avg ET is 7.5084,
Avg MPH is 194.349. This entry: ET is 0.96558521 times Avg; MPH is 1.06210992 times Avg
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Entry's 1970 FUELFC Performance (0 to 100): ET Rating is
66.49,
MPH Rating is
73.52
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| No Racer Website |
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Notes: Tommy Grove’s “Going Thing” 1969 Ford Mach I Mustang was one of the best Ford powered funny cars of all time. Grove was loyal to the 427 SOHC engine and Ford. Logghe Stamping Company built the chassis and Paul Shedilik built and painted the Mach I Mustang body. Larry Shinoda designed the paint scheme. Master tin man Al Bergler did the aluminum work. Grove debuted the car in late 1968 and raced it through 1970. Tommy ran 7.28 at 203.69 in 1969 to become one of the first 200 MPH funny cars. Grove achieved notoriety for cracking 200 mph, while at the same time rumored to be experimenting with an exotic fuel (hydrazine?) Tommy raced the car until the end of 1970 with a best of 7.25 at 206.42. The “Going Thing" was replaced when it became outdated. (Photo courtesy of Mike Ditty; stats courtesy of Dennis Doubleday; info from Bill Duke, and James Ibusuki) |
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Submitted by Barb, Last updated on Sunday, April 23, 2006, 12:46:43 AM by
Barb Santucci.
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| 61935
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Bob Plumer |
Terry Hedrick from
Michigan
USA
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1967 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3 |
| "Seaton's Shaker" Owned by Pete Seaton
from
Michigan
USA
| Crew Chief: Pete Seaton |
| Chevrolet Corvair by
Logghe Stamping Co. |
Powered by a 427 cubic inch Chevrolet Semi-Hemi with
direct drive |
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1/4 Mile ET: 7.600 at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: 186.33 at Unknown
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1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
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1000 FT. ET: Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT. MPH: Unknown at Unknown
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For FUELFC in 1967 the Avg ET is 8.4696,
Avg MPH is 172.212. This entry: ET is 0.89732903 times Avg; MPH is 1.08198035 times Avg
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Entry's 1967 FUELFC Performance (0 to 100): ET Rating is
99.99,
MPH Rating is
75.00
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| No Racer Website |
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Notes: This Corvair would have been Ralph Nader’s worst nightmare if he had seen it. Michigander Pete Seaton was one of the first match bash funny car racers. The “Seaton’s Super Shaker” ‘67 Corvair was in fact his fourth funny car. The new Chevy was built by the Logghe Bros. at their Logghe Stamping Company. A 427 Chevrolet Semi-Hemi powered the car and was backed by a Torqueflite transmission. Terry Hedrick was chosen to drive of the wild Corvair. rnrn rnrnHedrick’s seat of the pants driving style was awe inspiring to the funny car fans of the sixties. The Corvair garnered many wins while touring the country in 1967 and 1968. Terry won one day and was runner up the next at the 1967 AHRA Drag World Super Stock Championships at Wichita, Kansas. Hedrick ran a best of 7.60 at 186.30. Was this Corvair unsafe at any speed? Nah! (Photo courtesy of Bob Plumer; stats courtesy of Dennis Doubleday; info from Bill Duke, and James Ibusuki) rnrn |
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Submitted by Barb Santucci, Last updated on Thursday, July 2, 2009, 02:46:40 PM by
Barb Santucci.
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| 61938
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© Mike Ditty |
Terry Hedrick from
Michigan
USA
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1968 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3 |
| "Seaton's Shaker" Owned by Pete Seaton
from
Michigan
USA
| Crew Chief: Pete Seaton |
| Chevrolet Corvair by
Logghe Stamping |
Powered by a 427 cubic inch Chevrolet with
direct drive |
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1/4 Mile ET: 7.340 at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: 194.80 at Unknown
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1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
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1000 FT. ET: Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT. MPH: Unknown at Unknown
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For FUELFC in 1968 the Avg ET is 8.1762,
Avg MPH is 178.623. This entry: ET is 0.89773194 times Avg; MPH is 1.09056504 times Avg
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Entry's 1968 FUELFC Performance (0 to 100): ET Rating is
95.38,
MPH Rating is
75.77
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| No Racer Website |
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Notes: This Corvair would have been Ralph Nader’s worst nightmare if he had seen it. Michigander Pete Seaton was one of the first match bash funny car racers. The “Seaton’s Super Shaker” ‘67 Corvair was in fact his fourth funny car. The new Chevy was built by the Logghe Bros. at their Logghe Stamping Company. A 427 Chevrolet Semi-Hemi powered the car and was backed by a Torqueflite transmission. Terry Hedrick was chosen to drive the wild Corvair. Hedrick’s seat of the pants driving style was awe inspiring to the funny car fans of the sixties. The Corvair garnered many wins while touring the country in 1967 and 1968. Terry won one day and was runner up the next at the 1967 AHRA Drag World Super Stock Championships at Wichita, Kansas. Hedrick ran a best of 7.60 at 186.30. Was this Corvair unsafe at any speed? Nah! (Photo courtesy of Bob Plumer; stats courtesy of Dennis Doubleday, Bill Duke, and James Ibusuki). |
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Submitted by Barb Santucci, Last updated on Tuesday, June 9, 2009, 02:45:23 AM by
Barb Santucci.
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| 62068
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Drag Racing Memories |
Joe Jacono from
Edgewater, Florida
USA
(Lic: 116) |
1973 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 1 |
| "Rollin' Stoned" Owned by Joe Jacono
from
Edgewater, Florida
USA
| Crew Chief: Joe Jacono |
| 1973 Chrysler Barracuda by
Woody Gilmore |
Powered by a Unknown cubic inch with
2 speed manual transmission |
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1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
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1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
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1000 FT. ET: Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT. MPH: Unknown at Unknown
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For FUELFC in 1973 the Avg ET is 6.8504,
Avg MPH is 212.188. This entry: ET is 0.00000000 times Avg; MPH is 0.00000000 times Avg
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Entry's 1973 FUELFC Performance (0 to 100): ET Rating is
546.04,
MPH Rating is
-395.46
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| Racer's Web Site |
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Notes: Delaware's "Joltin Joe" Jacono, circa 1973, ran an East Coast schedule with his popular funny cars. Following T/F efforts in the 60s, Jacono's first flopper was an SOHC powered ex-Tasca "Brief Encounter" Mustang in 1970 which burned before it had a chance to be sorted out. He followed up with an ex-Big John Mazmanian "Brief Encounter" Cuda in 71-72 and ultimately this Woody Gilmore chassised "Rollin Stoned" entry. Cartoon character on car was a parody of Jacono's Caveman nickname. Despite his limited schedule Jacono was competitive as evidenced by his second place finish in 73 NED WCS flopper points race. Car was campaigned mostly on a "match race" basis through 1976. Arguably biggest win came at the 75 NHRA National Open at Cecil County over Bill Leavitt. (Photo courtesy of Drag Racing Memories |
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Submitted by Barb, Last updated on Tuesday, April 4, 2006, 05:07:54 PM by
Barb Santucci.
Approved by Bill Pratt. |
| 61845
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COPY
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Drag Racing Memories |
Dick Loehr from
Lansing, Michigan
USA
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1967 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3 |
| "Max Curtis Ford "Stampede"" Owned by Dick Loehr
from
Lansing, Michigan
USA
| Crew Chief: Dick Loehr |
| 1967 Ford Mustang by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by a 392 cubic inch Chrysler with
direct drive |
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1/4 Mile ET: 7.920 at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: 182.54 at Unknown
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1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
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1000 FT. ET: Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT. MPH: Unknown at Unknown
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For FUELFC in 1967 the Avg ET is 8.4696,
Avg MPH is 172.212. This entry: ET is 0.93511130 times Avg; MPH is 1.05997259 times Avg
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Entry's 1967 FUELFC Performance (0 to 100): ET Rating is
81.59,
MPH Rating is
68.29
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| No Racer Website |
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Notes: Dick Loehr was one of many funny car drivers based out of Michigan. An engineer by trade, Dick used his job connections to get sponsorship and assistance for his racing operations. In 1967, Loehr had a new Mustang funny car built. The Max Curtis Ford "Stampede" was much lower than most of its competition. The car debuted with a 427 SOHC engine, which later was replaced by a reliable 392 Chrysler Hemi. Loehr ran a best of 7.86 at 189.70 with the car at Orange County. The car was replaced a by new, lighter Mustang in 1969. Dick Loehr eventually left funny cars for Pro Stockers. Confirmed 7.95 at the OCIR Manufacturer's Meet. |
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Submitted by Barb Santucci, Last updated on Tuesday, March 4, 2008, 10:03:51 PM by
Barb Santucci.
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| 62072
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Flyin' Phil archives |
Tom McCroan from
Garland, Texas
USA
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1965 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: S/XS, Div: 4 |
| "The Funny Car" Owned by Tom McCroan
from
Garland, Texas
USA
| Crew Chief: Tom McCroan |
| '64 Plymouth by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by a 426 cubic inch Chrysler Hemi with
automatic transmission |
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1/4 Mile ET: 9.950 at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
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1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
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1000 FT. ET: Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT. MPH: Unknown at Unknown
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For FUELFC in 1965 the Avg ET is 9.9845,
Avg MPH is 142.771. This entry: ET is 0.99654764 times Avg; MPH is 0.00000000 times Avg
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Entry's 1965 FUELFC Performance (0 to 100): ET Rating is
51.02,
MPH Rating is
-127.41
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| No Racer Website |
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Notes: The well-named "Funny Car" was one of the first funny cars to race in Texas. Tom McCroan owned and raced the car out of his car lot in Garland, Texas. The match bash Mopar featured an injected 426 Hemi on nitro. The "Funny Car" was a regular at Green Valley and in match races across Texas. The strange thing about the "Funny Car" was number of drivers who drove it. Tom McCroan drove the car, as did his wife Gladys McCroan. Raefel Shields and Brent Musgrave also drove "The Funny Car." The Mopar ran high nines at best on the cow pasture tracks of Texas. (Photo courtesy of Flyin’ Phil Elliot) |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, June 1, 2009, 10:46:51 AM by
Barb Santucci.
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