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© Tom West, Replicas West Dave Beebe (M) from Garden Grove, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 700 ) 1972 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Whipple & Mr. Ed" Owned by Art Whipple & Ed Wills from Fresno, California USA Crew Chief: Art Whipple
'72 Plymouth Satellite by Don Long | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi by Keith Black with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.400 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 226.13 at NHRA Amarillo TX 10/22/72
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1972 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 89.29, MPH 77.73    Entry is 0.94270 times average ET and 1.05530 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: 6.294 ET, 235.64 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.520 ET, 189.00 MPH   
1972 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.789 ET, 214.28 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.780 ET, 184.00 MPH
1972 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.289 ET, 199.58 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.110 ET, 172.12 MPH
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Notes: Undefeated at SIR until McCulloch beat them on 8/05/72. Despite the loss, set 6.49/224 track records at SIR Seafair Funny Car Nats (14,000 fans watched.) Won the 1972 OCIR PDA Championships, beating Gary Burgin in the final. Also #1 qualifier, Low ET and Top Speed (6.551/223.32) at Tulsa PRA race. Ran 6.49 at Seattle on August 15/1972. Featured in the 2/73 issue of Hi-Performance Cars. - RT | Art Whipple teamed up with Ed Wills for the '72 season. Wills was still the owner of the car, but Art came on board with his mechanical skills. The 118" Don Long car cost Ed $25,000 to build. It used a 1,700 hp Keith Black Hemi. The crank rods, and pistons all came from KB's shop. Engle supplied the cam. The blower was the work of Marc Danekas and an Enderle injection unit sat on top. A Lenco two-speed with a Crowerglide flywheel and clutch was used. Wills built the Satellite body and Kenny Youngblood painted the realistic-looking grill. The lettering was done by Neil Aveill while the candy red and gold paint was sprayed on by Ron Schramek. The car weighed 1,800 lbs. and according to the January '73 Drag Racing USA issue, it had run a best of 6.40/225 up until that time (the magazine had three month lead time). Confirmed 6.48 at Lions. ET from (Drag Racing USA 1/73)
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Monday, August 23, 2021, 08:48:56 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Dave Esqueda Dave Beebe (M) from Anaheim, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 700 / 72) 1973 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Mr. Ed" Owned by Ed Wills from Chatsworth, California USA Crew Chief: Ed Wills
'72 Dodge Charger by Dick Fletcher | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.470 at Fresno CA 3/18/73         1/4 Mile MPH: 223.88 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1973 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 69.84, MPH 71.51    Entry is 0.97031 times average ET and 1.04130 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1973 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.169 ET, 235.64 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.520 ET, 189.00 MPH   
1973 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.668 ET, 215.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.657 ET, 184.00 MPH
1973 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.168 ET, 200.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.987 ET, 172.12 MPH
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Notes: Beebe was driving the "Mr. Ed" car at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals. His 7.63/199.55 qualified #13 on the hard to get a grip Pomona track surface. An opening round 7.47 beat Leroy Goldstein's 7.69 in the "Candies and Hughes" car. In the second round, he blew the clutch, and his slowing 12.69 lost to Kenny Bernstein's 7.50 in Ray Alley's Charger. He was still behind the wheel of this car on March 18, when he ran it at Fresno Dragway for the Winter Race of Champions event. He set Low ET in qualifying #1 for the eight-car field with a 6.47. The second qualifier was way back at 6.73! An opening round 6.56/219 beat Sush Matsubara's 6.85/211. Beebe got to solo in the semifinal when Mike Van Sant lost fire in the "Stone, Woods and Cook" Mustang. Dave advanced with a 7.48/126. He went up against the second qualifier in the final, Jim Murphy. Beebe would not be denied as his 6.82/200.44 easily won over Murphy's 7.11/212. The following week (March 24), he was at OCIR for the final All-Pro race. Dave qualified #6 in the sixteen-car field with a 6.77. in the opening round, Gervase O'Neil's 7.53/133 lost to Dave's 6.96/206.42. But Beebe had problems in round two with a shut-off 9.86/69.87 that lost to eventual winner Tom McEwen's 6.96/213.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, November 6, 2021, 02:26:02 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Dave Beebe (M) from Anaheim, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 700 ) 1974 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Whipple & Mr. Ed" Owned by Art Whipple & Ed Wills from Chatsworth, California USA Crew Chief: Art Whipple & Ed Wills
'72 Plymouth Satellite by Don Long | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 473 KB Iron Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.520 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/02/74         1/4 Mile MPH: 207.37 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/02/74
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1974 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 55.31, MPH 23.10    Entry is 0.99088 times average ET and 0.95854 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1974 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.015 ET, 235.64 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.410 ET, 189.00 MPH   
1974 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.580 ET, 216.34 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.495 ET, 184.00 MPH
1974 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.145 ET, 200.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.825 ET, 172.12 MPH
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Notes: Dave qualified #9 at the NHRA Winternationals with a 6.52/207.37, but he smoked the tires in the first round, and lost to low qualifier Twig Zeigler.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Friday, November 29, 2019, 04:58:30 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Arnie Behling (M) from Anaheim, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 736 ) 1970 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Don Schumacher" Owned by Don Schumacher from Park Ridge, Illinois USA Crew Chief: John Hogan
'69 Plymouth Barracuda by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.430 at Orange County CA 1/04/70         1/4 Mile MPH: 196.93 at Orange County CA 1/04/70
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 1970 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 47.82, MPH 44.90    Entry is 1.00405 times average ET and 0.99129 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
1970 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.725 ET, 218.44 MPH    1000 Ft. 5.890 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.520 ET, 173.00 MPH   
1970 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.400 ET, 198.66 MPH 1000 Ft. 6.210 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.010 ET, 154.00 MPH
1970 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.075 ET, 182.05 MPH 1000 Ft. 6.630 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.410 ET, 142.54 MPH
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Notes: Arnie set Low ET on Jan 4 at the first All-Pro race at OCIR. He ran a 7.43/172.08 in the semifinal while losing to Gene Conway's 7.50/195, but blew the engine and transmission. He also ran a 7.44/196.93 in the first round, over number one qualifier, Don Hampton.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, May 7, 2022, 12:53:41 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Handout Arnie Behling (M) from Anaheim, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 736 ) 1970 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Mickey Thompson" Owned by Mickey Thompson from El Monte, California USA Crew Chief: Alan Gilles
'70 Ford Maverick by John Buttera | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 429 Ford with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 6.905 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 209.00 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 1970 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 86.66, MPH 76.13    Entry is 0.93311 times average ET and 1.05205 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
1970 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.725 ET, 218.44 MPH    1000 Ft. 5.890 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.520 ET, 173.00 MPH   
1970 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.400 ET, 198.66 MPH 1000 Ft. 6.210 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.010 ET, 154.00 MPH
1970 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.075 ET, 182.05 MPH 1000 Ft. 6.630 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.410 ET, 142.54 MPH
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Notes: 1750 lbs. Shotgun motor. Crowerglide Direct Drive. | Car debuted at the AHRA Winternationals and ran 7.57/193.12 to qualify fifth. In the first round, Arnie was matched up against Danny Ongais, and the Maverick had problems getting down the track. At the NHRA Winternationals, another 7.57 qualified the car fourth. The car ran 203 at Pomona, but still lost in the first round, to Larry Arnold. The car was totaled soon after. He was at Fremont for the Northern Nationals on February 15. Behling set Top Speed at 208.32, and in the first round, he got a "bye" run and ran 7.28/205.00. In the second round, he got out of shape and lost to Dick Bourgeois in Don Cook's Corvette. He set a track speed record of 205 at Orlando on February 22. His ET was a 7.53. Magazines of the day had different times for the car. Super Stock had it running a 7.34 while one magazine claimed 7.11/209. Ran 6.99 at US 30 on May 31/1970, to become the second six second funny car in the sport.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Monday, June 7, 2021, 02:46:46 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Arnie Behling (M) from Anaheim, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 736 ) 1970 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Mickey Thompson" Owned by Mickey Thompson from El Monte, California USA Crew Chief: Alan Gillis
'69 Ford Mustang by John Buttera | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 429 Ford with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.270 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 197.36 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1970 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 59.63, MPH 46.16    Entry is 0.98243 times average ET and 0.99346 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
1970 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.725 ET, 218.44 MPH    1000 Ft. 5.890 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.520 ET, 173.00 MPH   
1970 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.400 ET, 198.66 MPH 1000 Ft. 6.210 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.010 ET, 154.00 MPH
1970 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.075 ET, 182.05 MPH 1000 Ft. 6.630 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.410 ET, 142.54 MPH
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Notes: Drove the former Ongais car after wrecking Maverick. This car came to an end at Lions on June 21. A new engine was being tested and regular driver Danny Ongais had broken three fingers in the Baja 500 race. Behling stepped in to test the car. On the first pass the Mustang ran well, but on the second attempt, the front end came up. Arnie backed out of it and looked like he had it saved. Unfortunately, the car took a sharp turn and crashed hard into the guardrail. It bounced off and continued to roll about 100 feet downtrack before coming to a stop upside down on fire. Arnie was able to walk away from the crash, but the car was history. There were lots of other rumors about the Mustang's demise, but this was reported in a Drag News Magazine from '70. Ironically, this car was credited with a 6.96 way back in September of '69. The day before this crash, on June 20 at New York International, Leroy Goldstein ran the first "accepted" six second times.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, May 20, 2017, 11:15:23 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Photog Web 		Arnie Behling (M) from Arlington Heights, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 373 ) 1972 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Ramchargers" Owned by The Ramchargers from Taylor, Michigan USA Crew Chief: Allan Gillis & Phil Goulet
'72 Dodge Demon by Logghe Stamping Co. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Chrysler Hemi by Ramchargers with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.790 at IHRA Lakeland FL 3/72         1/4 Mile MPH: 202.70 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 1972 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 49.90, MPH 11.40    Entry is 1.00015 times average ET and 0.94596 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: 6.294 ET, 235.64 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.520 ET, 189.00 MPH   
1972 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.789 ET, 214.28 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.780 ET, 184.00 MPH
1972 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.289 ET, 199.58 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.110 ET, 172.12 MPH
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Notes: The Logghe Bros built the "Ramchargers" new '72 ride. It used a 114" wheelbase and weighed 1,815 lbs. A Lenco two-speed transferred the 1,800 hp back to the magnesium 4.88 Dana rear end. The Hemi is stroked to 480, and it used Brooks rods, Venolia pistons, and General Kinetics cam. Enderle injection feeds the 98% nitro into the motor. The Demon body was made by J&E and painted by Customs Unlimited. Arnie was the 7th alternate at the NHRA WInternationals (times not reported). He was at Lakeland early in March for the IHRA Winternationals. He qualified #3 in the sixteen-car field with a 6.79. In the opening round of eliminations, Bobby Woods fouled against him, and Arnie advanced with a 7.08. He got another easy pass in round two when Fritz Callier shut off with a broken oil filter. In the semifinals, he faced eventual winner Richard Tharp, who was driving the "Blue Max." Arnie got out of shape, and Tharp ran 6.61 to win. The "Ramchargers" next stop was at Gainesville for the NHRA Gatornationals. Almost 40 cars were attempting to qualify for the sixteen-car field. Behling would rather forget this race as the Demon broke a rear-end during qualifying, and Arnie hit the ditch at the end of the turnoff road. We needless to say, they failed to qualify. By May, Jim Paoli was behind the wheel of this car.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, 06:46:25 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Dave Benjamin (M) from Everett, Washington USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 417 ) 1980 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 6
"Desert Magic" Owned by Dave Benjamin from Everett, Washington USA Crew Chief: Dave Benjamin
'80 Dodge Omni by Dave Benjamin | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 417 Donovan Hemi by Dave Benjamin with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.555 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 228.42 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 24.03, MPH 51.44    Entry is 1.04213 times average ET and 1.00255 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: 5.855 ET, 247.93 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.820 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1980 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.290 ET, 227.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.920 ET, 0.00 MPH
1980 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.790 ET, 211.06 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.250 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: First dual fuel pump car. Went 23 races without changing it. Dave moved to Washington in September 1980. In April, Benjamin was at Pueblo Motorsports Park for the NHRA Division 5 Opener. Only four cars showed. He beat Dan Lexa in the first round, with a 6.96/205.30 to move into the final against Rob Williams. Unfortunately, he lost a blower and even though Williams broke on the run, Rob coasted across the finish line first.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, January 2, 2022, 11:39:46 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Dave Benjamin Collection Dave Benjamin (M) from Everett, Washington USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 417 ) 1986 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 6
"Dave Benjamin" Owned by Dave Benjamin from Everett, Washington USA Crew Chief: Dave Benjamin
'84 Chevrolet Corvette by Dave Benjamin | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 B-24 Hemi by Dave Benjamin with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 6.146 at NHRA Pomona CA 10/25/86         1/4 Mile MPH: 226.01 at NHRA Pomona CA 10/25/86
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1986 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 36.50, MPH 12.30    Entry is 1.02433 times average ET and 0.93920 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1986 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.425 ET, 271.41 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1986 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.000 ET, 240.64 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1986 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.530 ET, 221.62 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Ran revolutionary 3-valve heads. | Dave did not qualify at Pomona for the Winternationals when he hit the wall in qualifying. Benjamin returned to the NHRA tour at Bandimere for the NHRA Mile High Nationals at the end of July. Only sixteen-cars showed so his 8.59/104.69 held up for the "bump” spot. He lost to Jack Holsey in round one, 5.994/228.54 to 6.595/212.46. Dave had trouble in qualifying at Phoenix for the NHRA Fallnationals, where a best of 8.246/117.80 failed to qualify. At Pomona for the NHRA World Finals, his times improved to 6.146/226.01, but he joined 20 other funny car racers in failing to bump Gary Densham’s 5.851 out of the last spot in the field.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, 12:05:12 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Dave Benjamin (M) from Everett, Washington USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 617 ) 1993 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 6
"DB Industries" Owned by Dave Benjamin from Everett, Washington USA Crew Chief: Dave Benjamin
'91 Oldsmobile Cutlass by Dave Benjamin | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 B-24 Hemi by Dave Benjamin with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.900 at NHRA Seattle WA 8/07/93         1/4 Mile MPH: 246.57 at NHRA Seattle WA 8/07/93
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 1993 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 01.00, MPH 00.98    Entry is 1.09259 times average ET and 0.90081 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
1993 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.987 ET, 300.40 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.820 ET, 193.96 MPH   
1993 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.400 ET, 273.72 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.920 ET, 192.00 MPH
1993 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.900 ET, 250.52 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.250 ET, 177.09 MPH
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Notes: JP-1 with 3-valve heads. Dave attempted to qualify at the NHRA Northwest Nationals, but his 5.900/246.57 best failed to make the show (4th alternate). Dave was the eighth alternate at the NHRA Finals with an 8.855/105.68. Did Dave run 5.70 somewhere this year?
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, July 17, 2022, 12:45:37 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Photog Web 		Chris Berg (M) from Schertz, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 439 ) 1980 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4
"Texas Yankee" Owned by Chris Berg from Schertz, Texas USA Crew Chief: Chris Berg
'78 Dodge Challenger by T-Bar | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.395 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 217.39 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 39.71, MPH 19.48    Entry is 1.01669 times average ET and 0.95413 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: 5.855 ET, 247.93 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.820 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1980 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.290 ET, 227.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.920 ET, 0.00 MPH
1980 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.790 ET, 211.06 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.250 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: On June 29, Chris qualified #8 in the eight-car field at Alamo Dragway for the AHRA Nationals with a 6.58. He picked up to a 6.43/208 in the first round, that lost to Henry Harrison's 6.22/228 in the "L. A. Hooker" Corvette.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, December 21, 2019, 08:01:58 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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© Jack Muller Chris Berg (M) from Schertz, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 439 ) 1981 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4
"Texas Yankee" Owned by Chris Berg from Schertz, Texas USA Crew Chief: Chris Berg
'78 Dodge Challenger by T-Bar | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi by Chris Berg with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.980 at NHRA D4 Green Valley TX 4/81         1/4 Mile MPH: 217.39 at NHRA D4 Green Valley TX 4/81
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1981 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.97, MPH 13.33    Entry is 1.11859 times average ET and 0.94448 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1981 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.840 ET, 249.30 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1981 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.240 ET, 230.17 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1981 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.740 ET, 213.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Thursday, June 23, 2022, 09:41:06 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Rick Oldfield Chris Berg (M) from Schertz, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 439 ) 1983 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4
"Texas Yankee" Owned by Chris Berg from Schertz, Texas USA Crew Chief: Chris Berg
'78 Dodge Challenger by T-Bar | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi by Chris Berg with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.670 at NHRA D4 Green Valley TX 4/10/83         1/4 Mile MPH: 209.30 at NHRA D4 Green Valley TX 4/10/83
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 1983 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.99, MPH 00.97    Entry is 1.09165 times average ET and 0.89303 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
1983 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.621 ET, 257.87 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1983 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.110 ET, 234.37 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1983 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.610 ET, 216.64 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Berg was at Green Valley Raceway on April 10 for an eight-car show. His 6.67/205.94 advanced when Ezra Boggs "Moby Dick" broke in the first round. His 6.70/209.30 fell to Frank Hawley's 6.32/233 in the "Chi-Town Hustler" in the semifinal.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, June 23, 2022, 09:42:10 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Tom Schiltz Al Bergler (M) from Mount Clemens, Michigan USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 302 ) 1973 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Motown Shaker" Owned by Al Bergler from Mount Clemens, Michigan USA Crew Chief: Al Bergler
'72 Chevrolet Vega by Logghe Stamping Co. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.500 at Bowling Green KY 1973         1/4 Mile MPH: 225.56 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/17/73
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1973 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 66.83, MPH 75.58    Entry is 0.97481 times average ET and 1.04912 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1973 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.169 ET, 235.64 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.520 ET, 189.00 MPH   
1973 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.668 ET, 215.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.657 ET, 184.00 MPH
1973 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.168 ET, 200.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.987 ET, 172.12 MPH
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Notes: Pomona had 58 FC's show up to qualify for the sixteen spots available for the NHRA Winternationals. Al qualified #11 on the slippery track with a 7.60/201.79. To emphasize how horrible track conditions were, Bergler ran 7.73 and 8.00/201.34 to win his first two rounds and reach the semifinals. There his ailing 9.10 lost to Kenny Bernstein's 7.46 in Ray Alley's Charger. The NHRA Gatornationals didn't go so well. Al won the best appearing car, but the Vega burned to the ground against Pat Foster in the Setzer Vega in the semifinals. Al qualified #14 with a 6.599/225.56 and beat Pete Hill's 6.84/187 in round one, with a 6.536/220.04 and Ron Colson in the "Chi-Town Hustler" in round two with a 6.570/214.79. In the semifinal race, his engine let go, and the car went up in flames. Al was OK, but the same could not be said about the car. Al eventually got it fixed, and he was at National Trail for the second NHRA Division Three race. Unfortunately, he failed to qualify for the eight-car show. He was back at National Trail in June for the NHRA Springnationals but could not qualify once again. (We didn't see Al on the DNQ list. We need to validate). At Milan for the NHRA Division 3 race, he qualified #1. In the opening round of eliminations, his 6.76/218 beat Paul Radici's 6.88/211. He made an easy solo in the semifinal when Jackie Price's Vega broke. In the final, his 6.73/220 finished runner-up to Twig Zeigler's 6.51/225. Al was at Englishtown on July 4 for its Funny Car Spectacular event. He got out of shape in the first round, and lost to Don Schumacher. He later came back out for a consolation race against "Jungle Jim" Liberman. Bergler ran 6.58/218.97 to win their race. His next stop was at Martin, Michigan, for an eight-car show. His off-pace 7.32/77.98 in the opening round lost to Tom Hoover's 6.72/209. He was back at Englishtown later in July for the NHRA Summernationals. A 6.601/221.56 qualified #13, and in the opening round, his 6.77/210.77 beat Ed McCulloch's 6.78/207. Unfortunately, his 6.84/184.04 lost to Jim Paoli's 6.55/213 in round two. He next went to Tri-City for the fourth NHRA Division Three race. In round one, he ran an easy 7.02 to beat Jackie Price's 7.20. But in the semifinals, he got out of shape against Paul Radici, and Al's car slid off the track. He went back to Martin, Michigan, in August for the PHR Championships but failed to qualify. Al was one of dozens of DNQs at Indy with a 6.70/218.44 best. Shortly after that (September 8), he was at Beech Bend for the NHRA Division Three final. A 6.62 qualified #2 behind Billy Meyer's 6.54. These two would eventually meet in the final. In round one, Bergler's 6.50/205 beat Stan Bowman's 7.32/187. He then beat Paul Day in the semifinal to set up a date with Meyer in the final. Al smoked the tires hard in their final race while Billy set a great 6.35/209 to win. He qualified for the World Finals at Amarillo and won round one over Ray Motes, 6.86/194.38 to 7.09/210. He broke against Frank Hall in round two. That was Al's last NHRA national event of the year. Al also ran 6.55/215.31 at Maple Grove.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, March 20, 2022, 09:37:24 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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© Thomas Nagy Al Bergler (M) from Mount Clemens, Michigan USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 302 ) 1975 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Motown Shaker" Owned by Al Bergler from Mount Clemens, Michigan USA Crew Chief: Al Bergler
'75 Ford Mustang II by Logghe Stamping Co. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.601 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 202.24 at Portland OR 7/75
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1975 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 48.18, MPH 07.71    Entry is 1.00319 times average ET and 0.93482 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1975 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.987 ET, 241.53 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.220 ET, 189.00 MPH   
1975 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.580 ET, 216.34 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.495 ET, 184.00 MPH
1975 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.145 ET, 200.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.825 ET, 172.12 MPH
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Notes: Photo from the 1975 NHRA US Nationals, Indianapolis Raceway Park. Al was at Portland in July for the big 32 car Coca-Cola Championships. He beat "Jungle Jim" Liberman's 6.68/177 in the opening round with a 6.61/202.24. But in round two, his off-pace 7.25 lost to Gordon Mineo's 6.71.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, 12:23:18 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Michael Beach Al Bergler (M) from Mount Clemens, Michigan USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 302 ) 1976 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Motown Shaker" Owned by Al Bergler from Mount Clemens, Michigan USA Crew Chief: Al Bergler
'76 Ford Mustang II by Logghe Stamping Co. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.320 at PHR Martin MI 8/76         1/4 Mile MPH: 219.51 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 1976 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 69.09, MPH 48.54    Entry is 0.96636 times average ET and 0.99759 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
1976 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.964 ET, 241.53 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1976 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.540 ET, 220.04 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1976 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.116 ET, 202.23 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Michael Beach photo from Martin, MI, 1976. Did the team have two paint schemes in 1976?
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, December 5, 2021, 10:38:25 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Danny White.
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Handout, Bruce Grooms Collection Al Bergler (M) from Mount Clemens, Michigan USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 302 ) 1977 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Motown Shaker" Owned by Al Bergler from Mount Clemens, Michigan USA Crew Chief: Al Bergler
'76 Ford Mustang II by Logghe Stamping Co. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.450 at Martin MI 9/77         1/4 Mile MPH: 220.04 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/12/77
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 52.91, MPH 50.00    Entry is 0.99537 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
1977 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.964 ET, 247.93 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1977 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.480 ET, 220.04 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1977 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.996 ET, 203.81 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Al was at Edgewater on May 15 for the NHRA Division Three race. His 6.71/205.47 qualified #4. In the opening round of eliminations, his 6.67/213.77 fell to Tom Prock's 6.43/223. Photo from Gainesville 1977.
Submitted by Mike Gagnon, Last updated on Sunday, March 20, 2022, 09:37:25 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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© Tom West, Replicas West Al Bergler (M) from Mount Clemens, Michigan USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 302 ) 1978 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Motown Shaker" Owned by Al Bergler from Mount Clemens, Michigan USA Crew Chief: Al Bergler
'78 Chevrolet Corvette by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.320 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 220.00 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 1978 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 65.50, MPH 49.88    Entry is 0.97531 times average ET and 0.99982 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
1978 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.964 ET, 247.93 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.000 ET, 189.00 MPH   
1978 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.480 ET, 220.04 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.200 ET, 184.00 MPH
1978 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.996 ET, 203.81 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.530 ET, 172.12 MPH
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Notes: Bergler's new Corvette debuted at Rockingham on April 30 for the IHRA Pro-Am Championships. It was an easy sixteen-car field to qualify in, as only 16 cars showed. Bergler was on the "bump." He improved to 6.79/203 in the first round to beat Bob Beaulieu. In the second round, he shut off to a 15.46 loss to Pete Williams in the "Chi-Town Hustler." Al attempted to qualify at the NHRA Springnationals, but his best of 6.440/217.39 was good for the second alternate. That was his only NHRA national event of the year.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, July 9, 2022, 11:15:13 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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© Tom West, Replicas West Al Bergler (M) from Mount Clemens, Michigan USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 302 ) 1979 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Motown Shaker" Owned by Al Bergler from Mount Clemens, Michigan USA Crew Chief: Al Bergler
'78 Chevrolet Corvette by Logghe Stamping Co. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.220 at NHRA D1 Epping NH 8/79         1/4 Mile MPH: 220.58 at NHRA D1 Epping NH 8/79
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 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 72.63, MPH 48.31    Entry is 0.96584 times average ET and 0.99751 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
1979 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.954 ET, 247.93 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.820 ET, 193.96 MPH   
1979 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.440 ET, 221.13 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.920 ET, 192.00 MPH
1979 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.940 ET, 205.20 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.250 ET, 177.09 MPH
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Notes: Al won the final NHRA Division One race held in New England in August. It was an eight-car show, and his 6.45 qualified #2 behind Dick Rosberg's 6.23 in the "Fighting Irish" car. These two would work their way into the final. Bergler really picked up in the opening round, where he set Low ET with a 6.22/220.58 to defeat Tim Kushi's 6.73/195. A semifinal 6.30/220.58 beat a troubled Larry Fullerton in the "Trojan Horse." Rosberg's car had broken on its semifinal race, and Bergler ran a solo 17-second run for the victory.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, 07:52:43 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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© Tom West, Replicas West Al Bergler (M) from Mount Clemens, Michigan USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 302 ) 1980 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Motown Shaker" Owned by Al Bergler from Mount Clemens, Michigan USA Crew Chief: Al Bergler
'78 Chevrolet Corvette by Logghe Stamping Co. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi by Al Bergler with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.375 at Maple Grove PA 4/80         1/4 Mile MPH: 221.13 at Maple Grove PA 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 41.67, MPH 30.40    Entry is 1.01351 times average ET and 0.97055 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: 5.855 ET, 247.93 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.820 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1980 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.290 ET, 227.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.920 ET, 0.00 MPH
1980 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.790 ET, 211.06 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.250 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Al debuted his new Corvette at the NHRA Gatornationals. Unfortunately, he failed to qualify. In April, he was at Maple Grove's Spring All-Pro race. It was an eight-car show and in round one, he ran 6.37/221.13 to beat John Speelman's 6.65/219. A 6.41/219.51 in the semifinals lost to eventual winner Roy Harris' Low ET and Top Speed run of 6.12/241. Al was a DNQ at the NHRA Springnationals and the PHR event in Martin in August.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, June 23, 2022, 09:50:29 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.

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