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Art Malone (M) from Lutz, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1959 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 2
"Don's Speed Shop/Swamp Rat 1-B" Owned by Don Garlits from Tampa, Florida USA Crew Chief: Don Garlits
'57 Dragster by Don Garlits | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 454 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 8.190 at Buckingham Field, Fort Myers, FL/Nov. 22, 1959         1/4 Mile MPH: 195.63 at Dunkirk NY 9/27/59
1000 FT ET: 7.590 at Youngstown, OH/Oct. 18, 1959    1000 FT MPH: 160.70 at Youngstown, OH/Oct. 18, 1959
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: 142.85 at Golden Triangle Drag Strip, Oldsmar, FL/Dec. 27, 1959
Entry's 1959 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 100.0, MPH 100.0    Entry is 0.92126 times average ET and 1.17603 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 100.0, MPH 100.0 Entry is 0.95238 times average ET and 1.05263 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 100.0 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 1.05263 times average MPH
1959 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.190 ET, 195.63 MPH    1000 Ft. 7.590 ET, 160.70 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 142.85 MPH   
1959 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.890 ET, 166.35 MPH 1000 Ft. 7.970 ET, 152.66 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 135.71 MPH
1959 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.590 ET, 154.21 MPH 1000 Ft. 8.389 ET, 145.02 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Originally built on '31 Chevy frame rails, but much reworked by Garlits over the years. SR 1 was revamped to fit the taller Malone after Garlits temporarily retired from driving following a mid-year car fire. Oft-reworked car was then re-christened Swamp Rat 1-B. – RT | Set NHRA national speed record on 9/59 at Dunkirk NY (at 195.63). - SK; Malone's run of 195.633 mph on Sep. 27 at Dunkirk Airport was not recognized as official because he ran too late in the day to back it up, so it was regarded as an unofficial record. He also set an unofficial elapsed time mark at Buckingham Field in Florida on Nov. 22 with an 8.19 clocking. With Malone driving the Swamp Rat 1-B car at Golden Triangle Drag Strip in Oldsmar, FL, he set a new world record for 1/8th-mile of 142.85 mph on Dec. 27. - MB; Photo: Rocky Mountain Telegram, July 3, 1959 - MB
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, March 17, 2022, 11:54:56 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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© John Hutchinson Don Garlits (M) from Tampa, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 204 ) 1958 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 2
"Don's Speed Shop SR1" Owned by Don Garlits from Tampa, Florida USA Crew Chief: Ed Garlits
'56 Dragster by Don Garlits | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 180.00 at Brooksville FL 12/14/58
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 1958 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 100.0    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 1.14906 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
1958 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.890 ET, 180.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1958 Average: 1/4 Mile: 9.750 ET, 156.65 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1958 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 10.610 ET, 143.95 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Set the NHRA national speed record in December 1958 at Brooksville FL with a run of 180.00. First dragster over 180 mph. - JB. | During the year (1958) Garlits set the Top Speed records (for fuel) in three different timing associations: NHRA, AHRA and ATAA. - RT
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, January 24, 2022, 11:52:55 PM by Ron Thums.
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© Allen Tracy Darrell Gwynn (M) from Miami, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 239 ) 1986 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 2
"Darrell Gwynn" Owned by Jerry Gwynn from Miami, Florida USA Crew Chief: Jerry Gwynn
'85 Dragster by Dave Uyehara | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 498 Veney Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.261 at NHRA Ennis TX 9/25/86         1/4 Mile MPH: 278.55 at NHRA Ennis TX 9/25/86
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 100.0, MPH 100.0    Entry is 0.90707 times average ET and 1.14207 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: 5.261 ET, 278.55 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1986 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.800 ET, 243.90 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1986 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.339 ET, 224.73 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Amazing run at Chief Auto Parts Nationals ushered in a new performance era. Dale Armstrong helped with the tuning on this National Record. Gwynn became the fastest person in NHRA history when he breaks the 5.30 second barrier by running 5.280, 5.261, 5.276, and 5.272. Gwynn also became the first person to break the 275 mph barrier with a run of 278.55. Earlier in the season, Darrell ran a quickest ever 5.342 as low qualifier at the NHRA Summers in Englishtown, NJ. The 5.261 was low qualifier at Ennis. Darrell won the World Finals over Joe Amato with best times of 5.326/274.22.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, 06:31:48 PM by Super Crew.
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RustyStew Chris Karamesines (M) from Chicago, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 323 ) 1960 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3
"The Chizler" Owned by Chris Karamesines from Chicago, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Chris Karamesines
'59 Dragster by Scotty Fenn | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 8.670 at Alton IL 4/24/60         1/4 Mile MPH: 204.54 at Alton IL 4/24/60
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 1960 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 50.00, MPH 100.0    Entry is 1.00000 times average ET and 1.13633 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
1960 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.962 ET, 204.54 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1960 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.670 ET, 180.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1960 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.378 ET, 166.41 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Set both NHRA National records on 4/24/60 at Alton IL (8.82/204.54). Photo at Sanford, Maine. But Isky Cams ad cites 8.67 ET on the 204.54.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, 09:15:44 PM by RustyStew.
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James Morgan Joe Amato (M) from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 155 / 4) 1987 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 1
"TRW/Keystone/Hurst" Owned by Joe Amato from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Tim Richards
'87 Dragster by Al Swindahl | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 496 Keith Black Hemi by Tim Richards with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.090 at NHRA Ennis TX 10/03/87         1/4 Mile MPH: 287.72 at NHRA Ennis TX 10/03/87
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1987 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 99.39, MPH 100.0    Entry is 0.91121 times average ET and 1.12500 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1987 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.084 ET, 287.72 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.440 ET, 237.86 MPH   
1987 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.586 ET, 255.75 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.612 ET, 225.97 MPH
1987 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.088 ET, 234.66 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.942 ET, 207.05 MPH
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Notes: Joe Amato logged the first 5.0-second run with a 5.090/287.72 (the best speed ever) at Ennis 10/87, only to have it bettered on the last run of the day by Gene Snow with a 5.089 at just 267.06 mph. Neither driver backed up their runs for records. Photo from Indy 1987. Earlier set national record at 279.24 at the 87 Southern Nationals, 282.13 at Indy (not backed up), and 280.98 at the Keystones. Ran 5.110 and 283.73 at 87 Cragar Classic. | Amato started the '87 season at Firebird Raceway's Super Bowl of Drag Racing event in January It was an eight-car field and Joe's 5.66/247.93 qualified #4. Darrell Gwynn fouled against him in the first round, and Amato's piston burning 5.80/245.23 advanced. In the semifinals, he ran 5.77/247.25, but lost to Connie Kalitta's 5.72/250. He then went to Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals where his 5.42/270.27 qualified #6. He picked up to 5.38/268.49 in the first round, over Denver Schutz's 5.65/251. Gene Snow broke against him in round two, so he advanced with a 5.47/267.45. In the semifinals, his 5.50/264.93 beat Gwynn's 5.63/241. This put Amato into the final against Don Garlits. Based on ETs, the "Old Man" had the advantage, having run a best of 5.36 during eliminations. Sure enough, Garlits set Low ET in the final with a 5.29/270 to beat Amato's 5.41/258.54. Joe's next stop was at Darlington for the IHRA Winternationals. He beat Bob Strauss in the first round, with a 5.61/257 and in the semifinals he stopped Hank Endres. This set up a Gwynn vs. Amato final. Joe took the victory with a 5.47/265.48 (Top Speed and track record). A week later (March 22), he did it again, this time over a sixteen-car field at Gainesville for the NHRA Gatornationals. He qualified #4 with a career-best (to this point) 5.32/274.80. He beat Endres in the first round, with a 5.37/272.89 while in round two another 5.32 at 276.14 (Top Speed) beat Larry Sutton. In the semifinals, he ran 5.39/257 to beat Larry Minor and for the second week in a row his final round opponent was Gwynn. Amato went on to win his eighth NHRA Career victory with a new career best of 5.29 at 274.05 to stop Darrell's close 5.30/266. He was at the Texas Motorplex on April 5 for the NHRA Winston All-Star race. It was another eight-car show and Joe qualified #7 with a 5.36/266.98. A strong 5.37/274.47 lost to Eddie Hill's 5.23/271. Atlanta was the next stop on the NHRA tour for the Southern Nationals. Joe's 5.29/278.12 qualified #2 behind Gwynn's 5.28/274. These two would work their way to the final. Amato started his march by running 5.29/279.24 (new NHRA speed record) to beat a tire-smoking Gary Ormsby. Snow also smoked the tires against him in round two and Amato advanced with a 5.35/273.05. He got lucky in the semifinals when he ran an out of shape 5.73/253.87, but won because Earl Whiting was having his own troubles and only ran 5.86/192. This put the two former alcohol dragster drivers into the final again. This time Darrell took the win. Joe went to Rockingham for the IHRA Pro-Am Championships, but lost a motor in the first round, and fell to Mike Brotherton. Back on the NHRA trail, he was at Baton Rouge on May 24 for the Cajun Nationals. He set a track record 5.30 in qualifying #1. His speed on the run was 272.89. Joe made his way to the final by beating Frank Bradley's 5.46/263 in the first round, with a 5.34/275.06 (Top Speed). In round two, Gwynn fouled against him and his 5.39/269.78 advanced. A semifinal 5.33/270 beat a tire blazing Hill and set up a final round meeting with Dick LaHaie. Both had run 5.33 in their semifinal races so it was close. It was a tight race, but Dick's 5.31/268 got the victory over Joe's 5.32/270.51 runner-up attempt.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, November 19, 2020, 10:35:09 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Terry Capp (M) from Edmonton, Alberta Canada   (Comp Nr/Finish: 627 ) 1971 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 6
"Wheeler Dealer" Owned by Terry Capp & Wes Van Duesen from Edmonton, Alberta Canada Crew Chief: Bernie Fedderly
'69 Dragster by Ron Dixon | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 245.90 at Seattle WA 1971
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 1971 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 100.0    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 1.12304 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
1971 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.211 ET, 245.90 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1971 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.750 ET, 218.96 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1971 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.289 ET, 204.11 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: New Ron Dixon FED in 1969. Went down to KB's shop to look at new hemis. But Charlie Allen said he had a brand new injector to pan 426 he would sell them. So they bought it and bolted it into the FED. The next weekend at Saskatoon, we ran 242 and set the track record. Folks thought it was a bogus time. But then we ran went to SIR and went 245 or 246 Doner's track. For a time, we were the fastest front engine dragster in the world. - Terry Capp, Racin & Rockin Radio, 5/04/15
Submitted by Bill Pratt, Last updated on Friday, August 27, 2021, 11:54:55 PM by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Don Garlits (M) from Tampa, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 204 ) 1965 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 2
"Swamp Rat 8B / Wynns Jammer" Owned by Don Garlits from Tampa, Florida USA Crew Chief: Don Garlits
'65 Dragster by Don Garlits | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Dodge with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.500 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 219.50 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1965 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 78.32, MPH 100.0    Entry is 0.94877 times average ET and 1.11705 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1965 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.190 ET, 219.50 MPH    1000 Ft. 6.420 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.560 ET, 149.69 MPH   
1965 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.905 ET, 196.50 MPH 1000 Ft. 6.780 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.838 ET, 142.21 MPH
1965 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.619 ET, 180.20 MPH 1000 Ft. 7.200 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.168 ET, 134.60 MPH
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Notes: Both Garlits and Carl Schiefer are listed at 7.50/219.50 in this car. We need to confirm which one ran these numbers and obtain the best times for the other. (7.60/214.28 at Ubly MI -mg) Won March Meet (7.63) with Marvin Schwartz Runner-up in a second Garlits car. Collided with Ronnie Goodsell at Cecil Co (blower explosion & oil bath) and quit driving for a time, naming Carl Schiefer the driver going forward, this on the same weekend Tex Randall and Lou Cangelose were killed in crashes.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, October 26, 2019, 05:58:56 PM by Mike Gagnon.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Carl Schiefer (M) from Tampa, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1965 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 2
"Swamp Rat 8B" Owned by Don Garlits from Tampa, Florida USA Crew Chief: Don Garlits
'65 Dragster by Don Garlits | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Dodge with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.500 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 219.50 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1965 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 78.32, MPH 100.0    Entry is 0.94877 times average ET and 1.11705 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1965 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.190 ET, 219.50 MPH    1000 Ft. 6.420 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.560 ET, 149.69 MPH   
1965 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.905 ET, 196.50 MPH 1000 Ft. 6.780 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.838 ET, 142.21 MPH
1965 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.619 ET, 180.20 MPH 1000 Ft. 7.200 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.168 ET, 134.60 MPH
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Notes: Carl drove occasionally. Both Don Garlits and Carl Schiefer are listed at 7.50/219.50 in this car. We need to confirm which one ran these numbers and obtain the best times for the other.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Friday, May 4, 2018, 09:41:14 PM by Super Crew.
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Charles Strutt Bill Alexander (M) from Montrose, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1965 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: B/FD, Div: 7
"Brissette-Alexander" Owned by Jim Brissette & Bill Alexander from Cypress, California USA Crew Chief: Jim Brissette
'63 Dragster by RCS | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 300 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.570 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 219.50 at Long Beach CA 1965
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1965 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 73.42, MPH 100.0    Entry is 0.95762 times average ET and 1.11705 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1965 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.190 ET, 219.50 MPH    1000 Ft. 6.420 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.560 ET, 149.69 MPH   
1965 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.905 ET, 196.50 MPH 1000 Ft. 6.780 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.838 ET, 142.21 MPH
1965 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.619 ET, 180.20 MPH 1000 Ft. 7.200 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.168 ET, 134.60 MPH
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Notes: Jim Brissette car listed at 7.57/205 best in Herbert Cams ad. Confirm that it was this car and driver. | Bill started the year driving for Jim Brissette and on January 1 the team was at Riverside for the KFWB Drag Festival where Bill qualified in the eight-car field with a 7.90/199.54. Unfortunately, in the first round, he fouled away a 7.92/194.38 against Bobby Tapia. On January 3, they were at Fontana for the UDRA race, but this time Bill lost fire in the first round. Pomona held an eight-car show on January 17 and Alexander qualified with a 7.99/200.44, but he was having clutch issues and withdrew from competition. A whopping 31 cars showed up to qualify for eight positions at Lions on January 30. Bill ran 7.71/186.32 to qualify #2. He stayed strong in eliminations, running 7.88/197.80 in the first round, and 8.01/189.06 in the semifinals when Zane Schubert fouled, but in the final, his off pace 8.42/182.18 finished runner-up to Ed Pink's "Old Master" driven by Mike Snively at 8.21. Both cars smoked the tires in the final. Bill ran a best of 8.02/200.00 in attempting to qualify at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, but he just missed making the show. He got a break when Ron Rivero had hurt his motor in qualifying and Alexander replaced him in the field. He almost went all the way. Bill got to the final when every car he raced fouled against him. In the first two rounds, it was first Tom McEwen and then Don Garlits who both saw red, and then in the semifinals, Connie Kalitta also fouled out against him. In the final, he ran 7.92/198.22, but lost to Don Prudhomme's 7.76/201 in the "Hawaiian."
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, December 23, 2019, 07:58:35 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Lew Shaw (M) from Lynnwood, Washington USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1965 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 6
"Norton Bros. & Shaw" Owned by Norton Bros. & Lew Shaw from Lynnwood, Washington USA Crew Chief: Norton Bros. & Lew Shaw
Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.670 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 219.50 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1965 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 66.43, MPH 100.0    Entry is 0.97027 times average ET and 1.11705 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1965 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.190 ET, 219.50 MPH    1000 Ft. 6.420 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.560 ET, 149.69 MPH   
1965 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.905 ET, 196.50 MPH 1000 Ft. 6.780 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.838 ET, 142.21 MPH
1965 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.619 ET, 180.20 MPH 1000 Ft. 7.200 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.168 ET, 134.60 MPH
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No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Bill Holt, Last updated on Saturday, April 30, 2016, 03:25:50 PM by Bill Holt. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Bill Walsh (M) from Moscow, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1997 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 1
"Keystone/Key Parts" Owned by Joe Amato from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Jimmy Prock
'97 Dragster by Al Swindahl | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 496 TFX Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.585 at Testing 1997         1/4 Mile MPH: 322.00 at Testing 1997
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 1997 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 96.63, MPH 100.0    Entry is 0.92440 times average ET and 1.11199 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
1997 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.558 ET, 322.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.440 ET, 237.86 MPH   
1997 Average: 1/4 Mile: 4.960 ET, 289.57 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.460 ET, 225.97 MPH
1997 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.460 ET, 263.05 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.790 ET, 207.05 MPH
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Notes: Ran 322 on a test run which was unofficially the fastest run of the year. Amato ran an official 320.17 in the car in NHRA competition.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, March 17, 2012, 05:10:17 PM by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Mike Dunn (M) from Wrightsville, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 2001 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 2
"New York Yankees" Owned by Darrell Gwynn from Weston, Florida USA Crew Chief: Ken Veney
'00 Dragster by Murf McKinney | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.494 at NHRA Mohnton PA 9/16/01         1/4 Mile MPH: 331.61 at NHRA Baytown TX 3/25/01
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 2001 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 97.59, MPH 100.0    Entry is 0.93024 times average ET and 1.11129 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
2001 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.477 ET, 331.61 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.130 ET, 265.00 MPH   
2001 Average: 1/4 Mile: 4.831 ET, 298.40 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.460 ET, 237.90 MPH
2001 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.331 ET, 270.41 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.790 ET, 217.19 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Set national record at 330.55 at 2001 Joliet Spring.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, August 29, 2021, 06:23:20 PM by Steve Klemetti.
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Michael Beach Scott Kalitta (M) from Ypsilanti, Michigan USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 319 ) 1993 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3
"Kalitta American International Airways" Owned by Connie Kalitta from Ypsilanti, Michigan USA Crew Chief: Dick LaHaie
'91 Dragster by Brad Hadman | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.794 at NHRA Topeka KS 10/02/93         1/4 Mile MPH: 308.64 at NHRA Topeka KS 10/02/93
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 95.39, MPH 100.0    Entry is 0.93816 times average ET and 1.11046 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: 4.762 ET, 308.64 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1993 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.110 ET, 277.94 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1993 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.610 ET, 253.17 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: ET and speed confirmed by Jim Hawkins' DragStats. Photo from Columbus 1993. All time fastest speed of 308.64 was not backed up for the record. Fourth member of the Slick 50 300 mph Club on March 19/1993 with a 300.30 at Gainesville, Fla. The 308 resulted from a new Mert Littlefield supercharger that Dick and Mert worked on. - Dick LaHaie, Racin & Rockin Radio, 2/24/14
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, July 18, 2020, 09:17:12 PM by Jim Hawkins.
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© Rick Howard Tony Schumacher (M) from Park Ridge, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 356 ) 1999 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3
"Exide Batteries" Owned by Don Schumacher from Park Ridge, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Dan Olson
99 Dragster by Murf McKinney | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 TFX Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.527 at NHRA Topeka KS 10/02/99         1/4 Mile MPH: 330.23 at NHRA Phoenix AZ 2/27/99
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1999 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 93.30, MPH 100.0    Entry is 0.93707 times average ET and 1.10667 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1999 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.480 ET, 330.23 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1999 Average: 1/4 Mile: 4.831 ET, 298.40 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1999 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.331 ET, 270.41 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
Racer's Web Site | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Rick Howard photo from 1999 NHRA Pontiac excitement Nats, Columbus. Qualified 4th at 4.65/308.71. Lost to Paul Romine in first-round. The 330.23 at Phoenix was fastest ever, but was not backed up for the record. Did run 326.91 mph to set the record at Ennis 10/99. Also 4.601 at 1999 Winters, 325.77 at 1999 Gators, and 327.27 at Ennis Spring 1999.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, January 29, 2022, 06:25:37 PM by Mitch Osika. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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© Allen Tracy Kenny Bernstein (M) from Richardson, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 403 / 3) 1994 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 4
"Budweiser King" Owned by Kenny Bernstein from Richardson, Texas USA Crew Chief: Dale Armstrong
'93 Dragster by Al Swindahl | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 496 Keith Black Hemi by Dale Armstrong with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.720 at NHRA Pomona CA 10/30/94         1/4 Mile MPH: 314.46 at NHRA Pomona CA 10/30/94 (NR)
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 1994 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 95.57, MPH 100.0    Entry is 0.93856 times average ET and 1.10484 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
1994 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.690 ET, 314.46 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.440 ET, 237.86 MPH   
1994 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.029 ET, 284.62 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.612 ET, 225.97 MPH
1994 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.529 ET, 258.88 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.942 ET, 207.05 MPH
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Notes: Bernstein started the '94 season by testing at Bakersfield at the end of January. He reset both ends of the track record to 4.80/300. He made four other runs but shut down early on each of them. Kenny qualified #6 at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals with a 4.81/297.71. But in the first round, his 4.86/292.87 lost to Mike Brotherton's 4.83/284. Things didn't go much better at the NHRA Quality Care Nationals in Arizona, where his 4.90/297.02 qualified #15, and he lost to Joe Amato in the opening round. It went even worse at Houston for the NHRA Slick 50 Nationals. Bernstein failed to qualify for the first time since entering Top Fuel competition in '90. After running 4.96/284.81 on the opening day of qualifying, every other pass saw the car go up in tire smoke. His time was good for the first alternate. Gainesville went much better for the NHRA Gatornationals. He qualified #9 with a 4.89/296.44. An opening round 4.91/293.63 beat Jimmy Nix's 4.92/282, and a second-round 4.93/291.45 stopped Jim Head’s 5.03/276. But in the semifinals, he lost a motor against Scott Kalitta, and his fireballing 5.21/225.84 lost to Scott's 4.79/305. It was another bad day at Rockingham for the NHRA Invitational race in April. Kenny was the third alternate for the eight-car field with a 4.93/297.52. Atlanta was the next stop for the NHRA Southern Nationals. A 4.88/296.54 qualified #4, and a first-round 5.07/287.63 beat Stevie Foster's 5.16/279. But he lost to Eddie Hill in round two. Dale Armstrong was working hard on getting the team on the right track, and they showed progress at Memphis for the NHRA Mid-South Nationals. Bernstein qualified #6 with a 4.89/296.83, but more importantly, his first-round 4.81/300.40 beat Nix. Why was it more important? It was the first time Bernstein ran 300 since he last did it at the '92 US Nationals. Unfortunately, he lost to Tommy Johnson Jr. in round two. He went home early at the NHRA Mopar Nationals at Englishtown, where he lost in the first round when he smoked the tires. Another first-round loss occurred at Columbus. In mid-June, he was there for the NHRA Springnationals and ran 4.95/298.40 to qualify #8. A slightly better 4.91/298.80 in the first round lost to Blaine Johnson's 4.90/297. Kenny was the first car over 310 with a 311.85 blast at the World Finals, followed by this 314.46 national record. Ran the 4.720 on the same clutch pass – in the final over McClenathan’s 4.798.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, April 21, 2022, 02:20:58 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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© Rick Howard Kenny Bernstein (M) from Richardson, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 403 / 7) 1996 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 4
"Bud King" Owned by Kenny Bernstein from Richardson, Texas USA Crew Chief: Dale Armstrong
'96 Dragster by Murf McKinney | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 496 Keith Black Hemi by Dale Armstrong with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.598 at NHRA Mohnton PA 9/14/96         1/4 Mile MPH: 318.69 at NHRA Ennis TX 10/12/96
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 1996 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 99.24, MPH 100.0    Entry is 0.92126 times average ET and 1.10338 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
1996 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.592 ET, 318.69 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1996 Average: 1/4 Mile: 4.991 ET, 288.83 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1996 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.491 ET, 262.53 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Rick Howard photo from 1996 US Nats, Indy. ET and speed confirmed by Jim Hawkins' DragStats. Set 4.664 national record at '96 Phoenix and another 4.663 national record at '96 Houston.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, November 28, 2021, 10:07:54 PM by Rick Howard.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Connie Swingle (M) from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1963 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: Top Fuel, Div: 4
"Jim Duet" Owned by Jim Duet from Oklahoma USA Crew Chief: Connie Swingle
Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 8.150 at Green Valley TX 9/01/63         1/4 Mile MPH: 207.36 at Green Valley TX 9/01/63
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 1963 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 51.75, MPH 100.0    Entry is 0.99755 times average ET and 1.10140 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
1963 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.600 ET, 207.36 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1963 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.170 ET, 188.27 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1963 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.740 ET, 175.99 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Connie was at Green Valley for the AHRA Nationals. He was driving Jim Duet's former Swamp Rat car, and he set Low ET and Top Speed of the meet with an 8.15/207.36. The speed was questionable for 1963.
Submitted by Ron Howard, Last updated on Thursday, December 26, 2019, 11:19:52 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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John Kilburg Gary Ormsby (M) from Auburn, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 704 ) 1990 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 7
"Castrol GTX" Owned by Gary Ormsby from Auburn, California USA Crew Chief: Lee Beard
'89 Dragster by Al Swindahl | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 498 Keith Black Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.881 at NHRA Topeka KS 9/29/90         1/4 Mile MPH: 296.05 at NHRA Topeka KS 9/29/90 (NR)
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1990 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 100.0, MPH 100.0    Entry is 0.92583 times average ET and 1.10003 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1990 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.881 ET, 296.05 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1990 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.272 ET, 269.13 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1990 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.772 ET, 245.82 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Gary started the year by receiving the "Drag Racer of the Year" award on January 13 by the Motoring Press Association. The car's first time out in '90 was at Firebird Raceway's test and tune event in January. It was also the first time the team was using the new 3.20 rear gear mandated by NHRA for '90. Crew chief Lee Beard was having trouble getting the dragster to keep all eight cylinders firing for an entire run. Gary made five runs: a get acquainted 11.09/90.66, followed by a cylinder dropping 5.15/248.96. Another seven-cylinder 5.12/265.56 followed by his best run of the weekend, a 5.11/274.47 still with one hole not firing all the way through. His last pass was 5.15/269.54. The best 60-foot time was .930. By Pomona, Lee seemed to have things figured out for the NHRA Winternationals. Ormsby's 5.03/281.51 qualified #4, and a 5.04/279.50 in the first round, beat Connie Kalitta's 5.10/269. His 5.05/279.58 beat a tire-smoking Shirley Muldowney, who shut off in the second round. In the semifinals, Gary slowed to 5.12/273.47 in a loss to Dick LaHaie's 5.03/272. At the NHRA Arizona Nationals, the team qualified way back in the #10 spot with a 5.07/279.50. Gary got around Lori Johns in round one, and in round two, he advanced when Ken Koretsky lost an engine. Muldowney went into a wheelstand and shut off against him in the semifinals, and Ormsby advanced into the final against Joe Amato. Gary tried hard in their race, but his 5.11 finished runner-up to Joe's 5.05. At Houston, for the NHRA Supernationals, Gary qualified #4 with a 4.98/284.62. But in round one, he smoked the tires and shut down to 7.55/110.47 to lose to alternate Leo Gastellum's 5.08/275. The 4.881 at the Topeka Heartland Nationals was the quickest ever but was not backed up. Gary backed up the 296 speed for the record. Photo from 1990 Grandnationals, Montreal.
Submitted by Ryan Casillas, Last updated on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, 09:02:26 PM by Super Crew. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Photog Web 		Don Garlits (M) from Ocala, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 8) 1985 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 2
"Super Shops SR 29" Owned by Don Garlits & Art Malone from Ocala, Florida USA Crew Chief: Herb Parks
'85 Dragster by Don Garlits | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 495 Keith Black Hemi by Don Garlits with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.436 at Englishtown NHRA Budweiser Summernationals 7/85         1/4 Mile MPH: 268.01 at NHRA Pomona CA 10/19/85 (NR)
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 1985 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 95.19, MPH 100.0    Entry is 0.92765 times average ET and 1.09885 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
1985 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.391 ET, 268.01 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.440 ET, 215.95 MPH   
1985 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.860 ET, 243.90 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.612 ET, 205.15 MPH
1985 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.360 ET, 224.73 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.942 ET, 187.98 MPH
Racer's Web Site | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Garlits started the '85 season at Firebird Dragway in January for its Super Bowl of Drag Racing event. He was there for a best-of-three-match race against Gary Beck. Don won all three races to win the match. His 5.61/251.39 in the second race looked pretty strong, but it was nothing compared to his final race, where he reset both ends of the track record with a 5.45 (career-best to this point) at 259.36. Then things went bad. A wing strut broke, and the dragster ended up sliding down the track on its side before finally rolling a couple of times in the mud field that adjoined that racetrack. The car was a mess, but Don only suffered a bruised elbow. He was back behind the wheel a week later at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals. His 5.87/256.41 qualified #12. He met Beck in the opening round of eliminations, and Don's 5.53/258 beat Beck's 5.68/235. A 5.50/262.39 covered Dick LaHaie's 5.73/240 in round two, but in the semifinal, both he and his opponent, Joe Amato, blew their engines. Joe coasted across the finish line first. Three cars qualified in the 5.5's at Gainesville for the NHRA Gatornationals, and Garlits' 5.55/259.36 (Top Speed) got the #3 spot in the field. in the opening round, he ran 5.61/255.82 to beat Jack Ostrander, but in round two, he was upset by Bill Mullins. They had a great race that saw Don's 5.68/254.09 lose to Mullins' 5.67/250. Garlits won his 24th NHRA national event at Atlanta for the Southern Nationals in April. He qualified #1 for the eight-car field with a 5.54/259.96. In the first round, he cracked 260 with a 5.62/261.93 that beat LaHaie's 5.75/249. He ran the fastest speed for a Top Fuel dragster (up until this time). Don's 5.62/265.48 buried Larry Minor's off-pace 6.32/156. He faced Amato in the final, and there was just no stopping Garlits on this day as his 5.51/258 easily beat Joe's 5.68/222. | Don ran 5.436/260.71 to qualify #1 at the Budweiser Summernationals & would win the race. | Also ran 259.36 at the 1985 Northstars. Don was a 5.56/266.27 winner at ADRA Kansas City.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 02:32:50 PM by Rob McCabe. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Tony Schumacher (M) from Park Ridge, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 356 / 1) 2005 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3
"US Army" Owned by Don Schumacher from Park Ridge, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Alan Johnson
'05 Dragster by Brad Hadman | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 TFX Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.437 at NHRA Joliet IL 10/01/05 (NR)         1/4 Mile MPH: 337.58 at NHRA Brainerd MN 8/05
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 2005 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 97.51, MPH 100.0    Entry is 0.93156 times average ET and 1.09789 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
2005 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.420 ET, 337.58 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.130 ET, 265.00 MPH   
2005 Average: 1/4 Mile: 4.763 ET, 307.48 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.326 ET, 242.16 MPH
2005 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.263 ET, 278.27 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.656 ET, 220.30 MPH
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Notes: World champ 2005. Reset speed record three times in 2005: Winternationals - 334.65 (4.452), Houston - 335.32, and Columbus - 336.15. Low qualifier at 2005 Winters at 4.447/326.79. Brainerd 337.58 remains the fastest speed in top fuel history. (The sport went to 1000 foot distance in 2008).
Submitted by Gena White, Last updated on Sunday, August 15, 2021, 04:47:49 PM by John Bockelman.
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Michael Beach Gary Ormsby (M) from Auburn, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 704 / 7) 1989 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 7
"Castrol GTX" Owned by Gary Ormsby from Auburn, California USA Crew Chief: Gary Ormsby
'89 Dragster by Al Swindahl | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 498 Keith Black Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.919 at NHRA Ennis TX 10/07/89 (NR)         1/4 Mile MPH: 294.88 at NHRA Ennis TX 10/07/89 (NR)
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 1989 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 100.0, MPH 100.0    Entry is 0.92462 times average ET and 1.09764 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
1989 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.919 ET, 294.88 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1989 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.320 ET, 268.65 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1989 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.820 ET, 245.57 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Four-day-old dragster won Ennis 89 with a 4.972 at 291.26 over Gwynn (holeshot over Darrell's 4.940). Quickest and fastest at the time (speed tied with Brotherton, but Ormsby got the records). Also ran 4.926 at 89 Chiefs for the backup. Also ran 291.63 national record at Keystones and 293.73. Became the fifth entry in the Cragar 4-Second Club for Top Fuel with a 4.991 on June 10/1989, at Columbus. Photo from Columbus 1989. What can you say about Ormsby in '89, six NHRA National event wins and the Top Fuel championship? He started the season by qualifying #2 at Firebird Raceway for the Super Bowl of Drag Racing event with a 5.08, just behind Joe Amato's 5.07. These two worked their way to the final, where Gary's quick-leaving 5.16 got the win over Joe's 5.13. Gary showed his team's strength at Pomona when he made four runs in qualifying for the NHRA Winternationals. The times were 5.08/284.72,5.07/280.89, a #2 qualifier,5.04/282.22, and a 5.06/276.15. That was pretty impressive, but once again, Amato got the pole with his own 5.04. Gary started his run for the title by running a 5.07/277.52 over Shirley Muldowney's 5.13/275, a second round 5.07/280.19 beat Jack Ostrander, and in the semifinals, he beat Dennis Forcelle's 5.18/262 with a 5.05/278.81. In the final, he met Frank Bradley, and a consistent 5.05/278.81 beat Bradley's 5.28/260. He went two for two when he won the next race, the Supernationals at Houston. It was his fourth career win. He qualified way back in the #12 spot with a 5.11 and another 5.11 in the first round, beating Richard Holcomb. He was running like a bracket racer when, in the second round, he beat Lori Johns' 5.13 with yet another 5.11. He quickened his pace to a 5.08/278 in the semifinals to beat a tire-smoking Frank Cook. In the final, he met a strong running Joe Amato, who had set Low ET (4.99). Joe ran a final round 5.03/288 but lost to Ormsby's holeshot, 5.09/278.12. The next NHRA event was the Gatornationals, where Gary ran a 5.09 to qualify #2. Unfortunately, a first-round 5.16 lost to Hank Endres' 5.13. It was then off to Atlanta for the Southern Nationals. A 5.13/275.89 qualified #4. He beat Connie Kalitta and Amato in the first two rounds with times of 5.17/276.83 and 5.20/275.06, but he slowed to a 5.32/272.14 in the semifinal and lost to Eddie Hill's 5.20/267. Race five on the schedule was the Mid-South Nationals at Memphis. Gary took his first pole of the year with a 5.03/287.35. Robert Reehl lost to Ormsby's 5.16 in the first round, and in round two, Gary ran a 5.06/286 over Bradley's strong 5.10. In the semifinals, both he and Darrell Gwynn ran 5.04s, but the Castrol car won. In the final, he took his third win of the season with a 5.03/287 beating Hill. Race six was the Cajun Nationals, where a 5.15/284.90 (Top Speed) qualified #2. Frank Hawley beat him in the first round when Gary smoked the tires. The next stop on the tour was the Springnationals. Gary qualified #1 with National Trail's first four-second pass, a 4.99 at a track record speed as well at 287.53 (tied by Gene Snow). He beat Rudy Toepke in the first round, with a 5.03, and a second round 5.12/264 beat Forcelle, but in the semifinals, he smoked the tires and lost to Amato. The tour shifted to Canada for the Grandnationals. There, Ormsby used a 5.14/279.24 to qualify #2. He ran runs of 5.11/282.39 (Low ET & tying Top Speed) over Pat Dakin, 5.18/278.46 over Forcelle, and a semifinal 5.19/276.83 over Johns to meet Dick LaHaie in the final. Gary got his fourth win of the season with a 5.15/278.98, beating Dick's 5.21/274. Englishtown was next, and a 5.19/278.81 qualified #9 for the Summernationals. This set up a first-round meeting with low qualifier Bradley. Gary beat Frank in the first round and went on to beat Earl Whiting with a 5.17/280 and Hill in the semis with a 5.18/281. In the final, he met LaHaie again, but this time, the roles were reversed, with Dick's 5.11/282 beating Gary's 5.24/271.57. Next came the Mile High Nationals in Denver. A 5.25/270.43 in the thin air was good enough to qualify #3. He beat Kalitta in the first round, and a 5.27/270 beat Hill in round two. He picked up to a 5.22/264 in the semis to beat Johns' 5.27/271. In the final, he ran Amato, and an off-pace 5.33/270.75 gave Gary his second runner-up in a row. The tour moved on to the California Nationals run on July 30. Ormsby ran a 5.05/289.29 to qualify #2. In the first round, he beat Cook's 5.19/269 with a 5.09/289.85 (Top Speed), but in round two, the car fell off to a 5.52/282.39 that lost to Jim Head's 5.21/271. Seattle was the next stop for the Seafair Nationals. A 5.05/285.44 qualified #3. He beat Gwynn in the first round with a 5.04/283.82. A 5.11/280.81 beat Shirley Muldowney's 5.14/282 in round two. Unfortunately for Gary, a semifinal 5.14/279.15 lost to Amato's 5.07/273. The next event was not to Gary's liking. He qualified well at the Northstar Nationals with a 5.15/282.75, but in the first round, against Kalitta, he crashed and totaled his car when he hit the guardrail. He was OK, but the car was not.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, 09:01:52 PM by Super Crew. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Eddie Harris Mike Brotherton (M) from Tulsa, Oklahoma USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 457 ) 1989 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 4
"Williams Telecommunications" Owned by Mike Brotherton from Tulsa, Oklahoma USA Crew Chief: Larry Rogers
'88 Dragster by Larry Rogers | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi by Larry Rogers with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.996 at NHRA Ennis TX 10/07/89         1/4 Mile MPH: 294.88 at NHRA Ennis TX 10/07/89 (NR)
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 1989 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 90.39, MPH 100.0    Entry is 0.93910 times average ET and 1.09764 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
1989 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.919 ET, 294.88 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1989 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.320 ET, 268.65 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1989 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.820 ET, 245.57 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: The ninth member of the Cragar Four Second Club with this 4.996 at Dallas on October 7, 1989. Also ran 292.49 and 293.06 before the 294.88. All were speed records for the time. Photo from Milan, MI, 1989.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, February 11, 2023, 01:51:37 PM by Danny White. Approved by Danny White.
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Photog Web 		Don Garlits (M) from Seffner, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 204 ) 1975 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 2
"Wynns Charger SR 22" Owned by Don Garlits from Seffner, Florida USA Crew Chief: Don Garlits
'75 Dragster by Don Garlits | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Milodon Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.637 at NHRA Ontario CA 10/11/75 (NR)         1/4 Mile MPH: 250.69 at NHRA Ontario CA 10/11/75 (NR)
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 100.0, MPH 100.0    Entry is 0.90919 times average ET and 1.09472 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1975 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 250.69 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.000 ET, 189.96 MPH   
1975 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.200 ET, 229.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.360 ET, 176.12 MPH
1975 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.763 ET, 211.54 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.690 ET, 163.21 MPH
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Notes: One of the best single runs in drag racing history. 1975 NHRA World Champion. Also ran 249.30 best ever and NHRA record at Martin MI 8/75. The 5.63 was low qualifier at World Finals, 250.69 was inaugural entry in the NHRA 250 mph club for Top Fuel. Garlits ran 5.79, 5.65, 5.67, and 5.74 at Ontario to win.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, January 22, 2022, 02:55:15 PM by Tim Simplot. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Don Cook (M) from Stockton, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1966 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7
"Cook & Lasley" Owned by Don Cook & Lasley from Stockton, California USA Crew Chief: Don Cook & Lasley
'66 Dragster by Jim Davis | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 360 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.440 at Sacramento CA 1966         1/4 Mile MPH: 223.32 at Fremont CA 1966
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 1966 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 66.44, MPH 100.0    Entry is 0.96875 times average ET and 1.09471 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
1966 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.950 ET, 223.32 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1966 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.680 ET, 204.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1966 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.410 ET, 186.29 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Part of Chris Karamesines' Greek Fleet. Don won a race at Sacramento on August 28. He beat Jim Davis' 7.94/210 in the final with a 7.69 (Low ET) at 205.46. | Don was at Fremont on May 14 where he was setting up the car for a match race the following week against the "untouchables" Jet-powered dragster. He ran a best of 7.92/206.42.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, May 20, 2019, 12:29:22 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Tom Hoover (M) from St. Paul, Minnesota USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 520 ) 1966 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 5
"Hoover Special" Owned by Tom Hoover from St. Paul, Minnesota USA Crew Chief: George ("Pa") Hoover
'66 Dragster by Woody Gilmore - RCE | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.640 at Byron IL 5/22/66         1/4 Mile MPH: 223.32 at Cordova IL 8/28/66
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 1966 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 52.74, MPH 100.0    Entry is 0.99479 times average ET and 1.09471 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
1966 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.950 ET, 223.32 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1966 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.680 ET, 204.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1966 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.410 ET, 186.29 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Tom beat the Greek at a match race at Minnestora Dragways in May with a best time of 7.93 at 212.20. Woody Gilmore built the chassis for this car after Hoover's previous half-year-old rail was stolen. But it was the gorgeous Tom Hanna-hammered aluminum body that this car is best remembered for. No list of the most beautiful FEDs omits this racecar. The swoopy tailpiece included streamlined "portholes" into which Hanna incorporated custom woodgrain inserts. Hoover's dragster became known as the "Fishbowl Car" because, while under construction, Hanna joked to a magazine writer that Hoover was going to put a fish aquarium in there. Hoover ran the car for two years, then sold it. It was raced for a couple more years, then disappeared. It has since been recreated (with Hoover's and Hanna's blessing) by Creative Metalworks in Minnesota. - RT
Submitted by Ron Thums, Last updated on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, 08:58:24 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Joe Fuchita Gary Scelzi (M) from Santa Maria, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 1) 1998 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 7
"Team Winston" Owned by Alan Johnson from Santa Maria, California USA Crew Chief: Alan Johnson
'97 Dragster by Brad Hadman | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Alan Johnson Chrysler by Alan Johnson with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.525 at NHRA Ennis TX 10/24/98 (NR)         1/4 Mile MPH: 326.44 at NHRA Baytown TX 11/01/98 (NR)
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1998 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 99.67, MPH 100.0    Entry is 0.93666 times average ET and 1.09397 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1998 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.523 ET, 326.44 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1998 Average: 1/4 Mile: 4.831 ET, 298.40 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1998 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.331 ET, 270.41 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: 1998 World Champion. The 4.525 was low qualifier at Ennis Fall 98.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, January 6, 2022, 12:37:53 AM by Joe Fuchita. Approved by Danny White.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Jerry Ruth (M) from Seattle, Washington USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 601 ) 1977 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 2
"Don Garlits" Owned by Don Garlits from Seffner, Florida USA Crew Chief: Don Garlits
'77 Dragster by Don Garlits | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.920 at Englishtown NJ 7/09/77         1/4 Mile MPH: 255.68 at Englishtown NJ 7/09/77
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1977 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 70.70, MPH 100.0    Entry is 0.96732 times average ET and 1.09377 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: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1977 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.120 ET, 233.76 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1977 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.620 ET, 216.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Booming 255.68 mph run at Summers, but records could not be set at this race. Garlits was in England, so Jerry drove his car at Englishtown. Ruth lost fire in eliminations. He did become the third driver in the NHRA 250 mph Club for Top Fuel on the run.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Friday, January 15, 2010, 01:46:23 AM by Steve Klemetti.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Lyle Fisher (M) from Phoenix, Arizona USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1957 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FM, Div: 7
"Speed Sport Special" Owned by Red Greth & Lyle Fisher from Phoenix, Arizona USA Crew Chief: Don Maynard
27 Ford Model T Altered by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 354 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 9.100 at Tucson AZ 10/27/57         1/4 Mile MPH: 169.11 at Tucson AZ 10/27/57
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 1957 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 88.94, MPH 100.0    Entry is 0.92480 times average ET and 1.09364 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
1957 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.890 ET, 169.11 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1957 Average: 1/4 Mile: 9.840 ET, 154.63 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1957 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 10.720 ET, 141.02 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: The Speed Sport modified roadster campaigned by Lyle Fisher, Gary "Red" Greth, and Don Maynard, one of the more popular cars of its era, produced record-setting performances from 1956 through the early 1960s. Powered by a 354-cid rear-mounted Chrysler Hemi, the 1,500-pound roadster stunned observers with a speed record of 160.14 mph at the 1957 ATAA World Series at Cordova, Ill., and finished the year with a clocking of 169.11 in Tucson, Ariz. Other records include an 8.03/175.78 in March 1960. A 180.72 was backed up by a 179.28 on October 2/1960. The Drag News 1320 Standard Modified Fuel Roadster speed mark was 183.67 eight days later in Alton, Ill. The Speed Sport roadster remained competitive well into the mid-1960s, qualifying for Top Fuel at the 1963 AHRA Winternationals and making its final appearance at the 1964 Bakersfield March Meet. Info courtesy NHRA Museum.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Friday, February 23, 2024, 10:20:27 AM by Super Crew.
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© Mike Garland
Photog Web 		Doug Kalitta (M) from Ann Arbor, Michigan USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 4) 2002 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3
"Mac Tools" Owned by Connie Kalitta from Ypsilanti, Michigan USA Crew Chief: Connie Kalitta
'02 Dragster by Murf McKinney | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.482 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 332.18 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 2002 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 99.28, MPH 100.0    Entry is 0.92776 times average ET and 1.09173 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
2002 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.477 ET, 332.18 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.130 ET, 265.00 MPH   
2002 Average: 1/4 Mile: 4.831 ET, 304.27 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.326 ET, 241.54 MPH
2002 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.331 ET, 275.73 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.656 ET, 219.74 MPH
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Notes: Best qualified NHRA times were 4.560 at Maple Grove 9/02 and 327.43 at Joliet Fall 02. Where was the 4.482/332.18 times run? All-Stars race?
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, May 7, 2017, 10:40:29 PM by Danny White.
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Greg Gage Doug Kalitta (M) from Ann Arbor, Michigan USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 2) 2004 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3
"Mac Tools" Owned by Connie Kalitta from Ypsilanti, Michigan USA Crew Chief: Rahn Tobler
'04 Dragster by Murf McKinney | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.420 at NHRA Joliet IL 5/23/04         1/4 Mile MPH: 335.57 at NHRA Las Vegas NV 04/04/04
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 2004 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 100.0, MPH 100.0    Entry is 0.92799 times average ET and 1.09136 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
2004 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.420 ET, 335.57 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
2004 Average: 1/4 Mile: 4.763 ET, 307.48 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
2004 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.263 ET, 278.27 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: The quickest quarter mile pass in history before the 1000 foot era.
Submitted by Dave Wesolowski, Last updated on Friday, December 30, 2022, 07:56:50 PM by Brian Clark. Approved by Brian Clark.
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Slatts Del Fisher (M) from Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1964 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3
"Blue Angel / Hot Rod Shop of Milwaukee" Owned by Bruce Andrews, Del Fisher & Fraley from Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA Crew Chief: Bruce Andrews
'63 Dragster by Don Garlits | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.760 at Union Grove WI 8/64         1/4 Mile MPH: 208.33 at Byron IL 9/64
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1964 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 76.83, MPH 100.0    Entry is 0.96278 times average ET and 1.09073 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1964 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.501 ET, 208.33 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.900 ET, 142.85 MPH   
1964 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.060 ET, 191.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.195 ET, 139.00 MPH
1964 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.619 ET, 178.61 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.525 ET, 131.97 MPH
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Notes: Team held #5 Drag News top fuel list. - BA
Submitted by Jerry Newman, Last updated on Monday, March 1, 2021, 10:24:22 AM by Bruce Andrews.
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© Rob Potter Kenny Bernstein (M) from Richardson, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 403 / 2) 1992 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 4
"Budweiser King" Owned by Kenny Bernstein from Richardson, Texas USA Crew Chief: Dale Armstrong & Wes Cerny
'92 Dragster by Al Swindahl | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 496 Keith Black Hemi by Dale Armstrong with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.792 at NHRA Ennis TX 1992 (NR)         1/4 Mile MPH: 301.70 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/20/92 (NR)
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 1992 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 98.03, MPH 100.0    Entry is 0.93777 times average ET and 1.08850 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
1992 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.779 ET, 301.70 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1992 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.110 ET, 277.17 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1992 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.610 ET, 252.47 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Sport's first 300 mph run to become the first member of the Slick 50 300 mph Club. Runner up to Eddie Hill in the final of the 1992 Gatornationals. Ran 4.823 low qualifier at the Gators. Set 4.846 national record at 92 Supernationals. Chiefs 4.792 was low qualifier. Low qualifier at Houston at 4.859 and Keystones at 4.879. Also 293.63 and 296.93 at 92 Houston, and 295.66 at 92 Maple Grove. | Kenny started his '92 season at the NHRA Winternationals, qualifying #11 with a 5.04/285.98. A first-round 5.91/281.86 beat Gene Snow and a 5.01/280.54 beat Jack Ostrander in round two. In the semifinal, his 4.98/282.39 beat a quicker and faster Joe Amato at 4.95/283. In the final, a 4.96/281.07 beat Jim Head's 4.98/279. At the next race, the NHRA Arizona Nationals, Kenny just made the show, qualifying #15 with a 5.15. A first-round 5.07/276.24 lost to Pat Austin's 4.99/287. As mentioned above, he set a 4.84 NHRA record at the NHRA Supernationals. He qualified #8 with a 4.94 and made it into the final against Amato. Amato won with a 4.91/292 to Bernstein's troubled 7.19/117.11. At the NHRA Gatornationals, he qualified #1 with a 4.82 at the sport's first 300 mph run, a 301.70. He backed it up for a new NHRA speed record. In the actual race, he ran a first-round 4.88/298.30 over Dannielle Deporter and a second round 4.87/299.30 over Tommy Johnson Jr. In the semifinal, he ran a wheelstanding 5.57/263.46 over a tire smoking Mike Brotherton. In the final, Eddie Hill's 4.84/290 beat Kenny's shutting off 9.43/86.40. At the NHRA Winston Invitational at Rockingham in April, Bernstein qualified #3 with a 5.01/288.64 (Top Speed), but he lost to Ed McCulloch's 5.46 in the first round, with an off pace 5.78. The next NHRA stop was at Atlanta for the NHRA Southern Nationals. Kenny qualified #1 with a track record 4.85/296.15. He beat Austin's 5.00/284 in the first round, with a 4.93/298.50 (Top Speed), in round two his 5.01/294.69 lost to McCulloch's 4.98/285. The sixth race of the NHRA schedule was the Mid-South Nationals at Memphis. A 4.98/293.82 qualified second. He lucked out in the first round, when both he and Johnson Jr. smoked the tires. Bernstein's 5.54/257.43 came out on top. In round, he got some revenge on McCulloch who had stopped him at the last two events by running a 4.96/295.85 (Top Speed) over Ed's 5.11/281. In the semifinals, Brotherton's 5.00/288 beat a tire smoking Bernstein. Things didn't go to well for the Budweiser Team at the Springnationals. First they qualified way down in the #7 spot with a 5.05/287.72. Then in the first round, another 5.05 at 289.76 lost to Austin's 4.96/289. They more than made up for it by winning the next NHRA race, the Grandnationals in Canada. Kenny qualified #4 with a 5.01/284.99. A first-round 5.07/288.64 beat Robert Reehl and in the second round, a 5.06/287.90 advanced when McCulloch broke. In the semifinals, he faced Al Segrini in Billy Lynch's car and once again his competition broke and he advanced with a 4.98/290.88. In the final he was up against Don Prudhomme. His 5.03/292.58 (Top Speed) beat the "Snake's" close 5.06/271. The next race was the Mopar Parts Nationals at Englishtown. Kenny was still the only driver that had ran 300 mph and he did it again here when he ran 4.88/300.40 to qualify #2 behind McCulloch. Unfortunately, in the first round, Dale Armstrong dialed too much power into it and Kenny smoked the tires and lost to Ostrander. Things went much better at Denver for the Mile High Nationals. Once again Kenny qualified #2 behind McCulloch with a 4.93/284.53. He ran a 5.11/276.32 over Junior Kaiser's 5.38/247 in the first round, only a 12.26/75.34 was needed to advance past round two after Hill couldn't return after blowing a motor in his first-round race. In the semifinals, Bernstein's 5.15/275.56 beat Doug Herbert's 5.32/258. In the final he met up with McCulloch. What promised to be a good race was ruined when Ed smoked his tires and Kenny ran 5.16/268.57 for his third win of the year. The NHRA tour then went to Sonoma for the California Nationals. Kenny qualified #8 with a 5.01/290.41. A first-round 5.07/286.80 lost to Mike Brotherton's 5.00/282.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, September 29, 2018, 11:52:37 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.

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