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Jim Cutler Neal Hinkle (M) from Allentown, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 007 ) 1972 - Category: GASALT, Type: HN, Class: C/A, Div: 1
"The Red Baron" Owned by Neal Hinkle from Allentown, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Neal Hinkle
1958 Chevrolet Corvette by Dopey Duncan | Powered by Injected Gas 433 427 Chevrolet by K & G Speed with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 9.890 at Maple Grove PA 1972         1/4 Mile MPH: 138.65 at Maple Grove PA 1972
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1972 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 19.82, MPH 00.99    Entry is 1.11878 times average ET and 0.86575 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1972 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.120 ET, 206.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1972 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.840 ET, 160.15 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1972 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 10.545 ET, 140.66 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Neal ran this 1958 Corvette from 1968 to 1973. It was the second Corvette he ran as The Red Baron. The car first ran as a CM/SP in 1968 and was stripped down to run as a C/A in 1969 with a 327. In 1972 a 427 was installed and the Baron finished in 4th place in the Maple Grove points race. Neal was also voted fan favorite competition driver and mechanic. After modifications for 1973 the car crashed at Maple Grove on 4/29/73.
Submitted by Donald Hinkle, Last updated on Sunday, January 19, 2020, 12:43:41 AM by Donald Hinkle. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Donald Hinkle Collection Neal Hinkle (M) from Allentown, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 007 ) 1965 - Category: SPORTSMAN, Type: HN, Class: B/SP, Div: 1
"The Red Baron" Owned by Neal Hinkle from Allentown, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Neal Hinkle
1961 Chevrolet Corvette by Factory | Powered by Injected Gas 283 Chevrolet by Factory with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 12.805 at Vargo PA 1965         1/4 Mile MPH: 109.10 at Vargo PA 1965
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1965 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.93, MPH 00.95    Entry is 1.19450 times average ET and 0.85234 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1965 Records: 1/4 Mile: 9.475 ET, 147.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 6.420 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1965 Average: 1/4 Mile: 10.720 ET, 128.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.741 ET, 0.00 MPH
1965 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 11.965 ET, 114.68 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 7.071 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Neal purchased his new 1961 Corvette and started his drag racing career at Vargo Dragway near Perkasie, Pa. from 1961 to 1965. He won his class over 25 times and street eliminator over 12 times. After modifications for 1966 The Red Baron with a 350ci. Ran as a CM/SP at Kel Reca, a 1/8 mile track near Hometown, Pa. Neal won his class, street eliminator, top time and speed there many times in 1966 and 1967. This was the first Corvette Neal ran as The Red Baron. He still owns the car and it has a 427 big block in it. Vargo Dragway reunion organizers chose the 61 Vette to be the poster car for the 2017 show. Neal installed new lettering on the Baron for the show and it was displayed on the starting line.
Submitted by Donald Hinkle, Last updated on Sunday, December 27, 2020, 07:26:41 PM by Donald Hinkle. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Don Hinkle Neal Hinkle (M) from Allentown, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 1316 ) 1977 - Category: GASALT, Type: FN, Class: B/A, Div: 1
"The Red Baron" Owned by Neal Hinkle from Allentown, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Neal Hinkle
'69 Chevrolet Nova by Logghe Stamping Co. | Powered by Injected Gas 433 Chevrolet by K & G Speed with automatic transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.680 at Maple Grove 10/23/77         1/4 Mile MPH: 153.84 at Maple Grove 10/23/77
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 1977 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 54.65, MPH 34.13    Entry is 0.98190 times average ET and 0.96060 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
1977 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.120 ET, 206.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1977 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.840 ET, 160.15 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1977 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 10.545 ET, 140.66 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: This 1969 Nova was the Jungle Jim funny car that Clare Sanders drove to the first Funny Car eliminator class win at the 1969 Winternationals. The car ran a best time of 8.68 at 153.84 mph at Maple Grove Dragway as The Red Baron B/A on 10/23/77. The car has been restored back to the original Jungle Jim funny car and is located at the World of Speed museum in Wilsonville, Oregon. Neal Hinkle is a 2015 inductee into the Drag Race Hall of Fame.com and 2016 Legion of Honor award recipient from the York US 30 Heritage Days at the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing. Neal is a 2017 inductee in the Pocono Drag Lodge Hall of Fame and Legend of PDL award recipient. | Don Hinkle, son of Neal Hinkle. Found by Norman Hechtkoff. Originally restored by Mike Guffey of IN. Was campaigned very successfully by Gene Altizer.
Submitted by Bill Pratt, Last updated on Sunday, April 30, 2017, 04:45:14 PM by Donald Hinkle. Approved by Bill Pratt.

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