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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Dave Babler (M) from Santa Monica, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1968 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 5
"Tom Hoover" Owned by Ma & Pa Hoover from Maple Grove, Minnesota USA Crew Chief: George Hoover
'66 Dragster by Woody Gilmore | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 427 Ford SOHC with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown 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 1968 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 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
1968 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.400 ET, 236.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 5.723 ET, 226.58 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.660 ET, 174.00 MPH   
1968 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.070 ET, 218.96 MPH 1000 Ft. 6.440 ET, 196.76 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.160 ET, 160.70 MPH
1968 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.740 ET, 200.01 MPH 1000 Ft. 7.157 ET, 177.05 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.633 ET, 146.50 MPH
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No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, December 1, 2019, 07:04:52 PM by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Dave Babler (M) from Santa Monica, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1969 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 5
"The Vaporizer" Owned by Les Green from Maple Grove, Minnesota USA Crew Chief: Les Green
Dragster by Woody Gilmore | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 6.948 at Dallas TX 1969         1/4 Mile MPH: 222.22 at Dallas TX 1969
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 1969 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 51.93, MPH 58.49    Entry is 0.99684 times average ET and 1.01489 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
1969 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.400 ET, 238.15 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.660 ET, 174.00 MPH   
1969 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.970 ET, 218.96 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.035 ET, 160.70 MPH
1969 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.540 ET, 202.41 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.410 ET, 149.56 MPH
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Notes: Dave qualified #20 at the AHRA Winternationals. His 7.50/200.33 in the first round lost to Mike Snively's 7.17/214. He failed to qualify at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals. Things went well at Famoso for the Bakersfield March Meet. He reached the final of the 32-car show by beating Bobby Hightower in the first round with a 7.03/199.55. He took out Tommy Allen in round two and a 6.98/212.76 put Gary Cochran on the trailer in round three. Both he and Steve Carbone ran 6.96 (Dave at 213.87) in the semifinals, but Babler got the win. He faced "Fireman" Jim Dunn in the final, and his 7.00/214.38 finished runner-up to Dunn's 6.94/215. On March 16, he was at Riverside for the HRM Championships, where he qualified #17 in the 32-car field with a 7.08. Unfortunately, that set up a first-round meeting with low qualifier Jack Mitchell. Dave slowed to 7.29/216.86 in their race and lost to Mitchell's 7.07/221.; Photo: Drag Racing Hero's: Dragsters website - MB | Les Green was at least one of the owners.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, March 18, 2023, 06:36:58 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Dave Babler (M) from Santa Monica, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1970 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 5
"Ma & Pa Hoover" Owned by Ma & Pa Hoover from Maple Grove, Minnesota USA Crew Chief: George Hoover
'69 Dragster by Woody Gilmore | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 427 Ford SOHC with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.088 at NHRA Pomona CA 1/31/70         1/4 Mile MPH: 195.22 at NHRA Pomona CA 1/31/70
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 28.64, MPH 00.96    Entry is 1.03173 times average ET and 0.89158 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: 6.400 ET, 238.15 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.660 ET, 174.00 MPH   
1970 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.870 ET, 218.96 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.035 ET, 160.70 MPH
1970 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.370 ET, 204.11 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.410 ET, 149.56 MPH
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Notes: Dave's best NHRA national event times were a 7.088/195.22 qualifier at Pomona (and a 14.660/57.47 eliminations run). This was the only time he drove the car in national event competition this year.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, February 19, 2024, 10:42:57 PM by Super Crew.
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© Rick Howard David Baca (M) from Brentwood, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 797 ) 1989 - Category: ALKYFC, Type: CN, Class: TA/FC, Div: 7
"David Baca" Owned by David Baca from Brentwood, California USA Crew Chief: David Baca
'89 Pontiac Firebird by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol 540 Keith Black Hemi with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.150 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 227.84 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1989 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 77.36, MPH 76.72    Entry is 0.95245 times average ET and 1.05947 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: 5.896 ET, 238.98 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1989 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.457 ET, 215.05 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1989 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.018 ET, 197.86 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Baca was at the NHRA Division 7 race in Palmdale in September. It was a sixteen-car field, and he qualified #4 with a 6.44/214.14. He beat Greg Daebelliehn in the first round, and in round two, his 6.31/217.88 stopped Billy Williams' 6.51/214. Another 6.31 at 217.62 in the semifinals beat a tire-smoking Lou Gasparelli and moved him into the final against Brad Anderson. "Bad Brad" had been running 6.2s all day, and in the final, he set Low ET with a 6.21/220 win over David's 6.74/154.85. He was at Firebird Raceway in mid-October for the NHRA Fallnationals. His 6.17/224.71 qualified #5. In the opening round, his 6.22/219.45 stopped Jim Epler at 6.27/223. But in the second round, his 6.24/214.03 lost to Pat Austin's 6.07/230. Original pre-Internet draglist entry. Listed times from The Drag Racing List, Winter 89/90, Volume 5, Number 1.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, August 31, 2025, 12:11:45 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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© Rick Howard David Baca (M) from Brentwood, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 797 ) 1990 - Category: ALKYFC, Type: CN, Class: TA/FC, Div: 7
"David Baca" Owned by David Baca from Brentwood, California USA Crew Chief: David Baca
'89 Pontiac Firebird by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol 540 Keith Black Hemi with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.981 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 235.60 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1990 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 90.42, MPH 89.19    Entry is 0.94338 times average ET and 1.06809 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: 5.896 ET, 239.74 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.860 ET, 188.00 MPH   
1990 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.340 ET, 220.58 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.053 ET, 178.60 MPH
1990 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.840 ET, 204.46 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.383 ET, 165.15 MPH
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Notes: Baca was at Firebird Raceway in February for the NHRA Arizona Nationals. His 6.13/228.89 qualified #6, and in round one, he improved to 6.11/238.94 to defeat Tom Bristow's 6.30/217. He ran even better in round two, where he fouled away a 6.10/229.88 against Cruz Pedregon, who advanced at 6.08/230. The following week (Feb. 25), he was at the Texas Motorplex for the NHRA Division 4 opener. It was an eight-car field, and his 6.04/232.55 qualified second behind Pat Austin's 5.98/233. David fell out of the pace in the opening round, where his 6.20/228.23 beat Todd Simpson's 6.21/226. But a 7.04/130.96 in the semifinal lost to Gary Rettell's 6.46/180. At NHRA Columbus, David qualified 16th at 6.25/226.41. He was a no-show against No. 1 qualifier Gary Rettell for round one. Rick Howard photo from 1990 NHRA Budweiser Springnats, Columbus. Original pre-Internet draglist entry. Listed times from The Drag Racing List, Fall 1990, Volume 5, Number 4.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, January 2, 2022, 02:58:25 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) David Baca (M) from Brentwood, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 797 ) 1991 - Category: ALKYFC, Type: CN, Class: TA/FC, Div: 7
"David Baca" Owned by David Baca from Brentwood, California USA Crew Chief: David Baca
'91 Oldsmobile Cutlass by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol 540 Keith Black Hemi with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown 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 1991 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 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
1991 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.853 ET, 239.74 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.860 ET, 189.56 MPH   
1991 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.211 ET, 225.28 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.890 ET, 180.08 MPH
1991 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.711 ET, 208.50 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.220 ET, 166.00 MPH
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Notes: We need the best times for this year.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, December 17, 2012, 11:15:39 AM by Danny White.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) David Baca (M) from Brentwood, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 797 ) 1992 - Category: ALKYFC, Type: CN, Class: TA/FC, Div: 7
"David Baca" Owned by David Baca from Brentwood, California USA Crew Chief: David Baca
'91 Oldsmobile Cutlass by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol 540 Keith Black Hemi with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.190 at NHRA D7 Sacramento CA 6/28/92         1/4 Mile MPH: 223.89 at NHRA D7 Sacramento CA 6/28/92
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 52.71, MPH 45.94    Entry is 0.99662 times average ET and 0.99383 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: 5.824 ET, 240.83 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.860 ET, 189.56 MPH   
1992 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.211 ET, 225.28 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.890 ET, 180.08 MPH
1992 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.711 ET, 208.50 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.220 ET, 166.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Friday, August 27, 2021, 07:54:59 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) David Baca (M) from Brentwood, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 797 ) 1993 - Category: ALKYFC, Type: CN, Class: TA/FC, Div: 7
"David Baca" Owned by David Baca from Brentwood, California USA Crew Chief: David Baca
'91 Oldsmobile Cutlass by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol 540 Keith Black Hemi with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown 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 1993 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 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
1993 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.795 ET, 245.49 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.860 ET, 189.56 MPH   
1993 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.211 ET, 225.28 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.890 ET, 180.08 MPH
1993 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.711 ET, 208.50 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.220 ET, 166.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, December 17, 2012, 11:16:29 AM by Danny White.
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© Lyle Greenberg David Baca (M) from Brentwood, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 797 ) 1999 - Category: AFUELDRAG, Type: XN, Class: A/FD, Div: 7
"Baca & Strasser" Owned by David Baca & Ray Strasser from Brentwood, California USA Crew Chief: Gary Walter
99 Dragster by Dave Uyehara | Powered by Injected Nitro 421 BAE Keith Black Hemi by Ray Strasser with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.704 at NHRA D7 Phoenix AZ 1999         1/4 Mile MPH: 254.62 at NHRA D7 Phoenix AZ 1999
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 36.08, MPH 66.81    Entry is 1.02553 times average ET and 1.03265 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: 5.303 ET, 270.51 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1999 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.562 ET, 246.57 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1999 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.062 ET, 226.23 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Rey Strasser of Insanity AA/FC fame teamed with Dennis.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, August 28, 2021, 04:58:27 PM by Super Crew. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) David Baca (M) from Brentwood, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 797 ) 2000 - Category: AFUELDRAG, Type: XN, Class: A/FD, Div: 7
"Baca & Strasser" Owned by David Baca & Ray Strasser from Brentwood, California USA Crew Chief: Gary Walters
99 Dragster by Dennis Sarmento | Powered by Injected Nitro 421 BAE Keith Black Hemi by Ray Strasser with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.287 at NHRA Finals CA 2000 (WR)         1/4 Mile MPH: 270.64 at NHRA Finals CA 2000
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 2000 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 100.0, MPH 98.22    Entry is 0.95056 times average ET and 1.06425 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
2000 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.287 ET, 271.24 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.537 ET, 219.97 MPH   
2000 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.562 ET, 254.30 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.714 ET, 208.97 MPH
2000 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.062 ET, 233.33 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.044 ET, 191.92 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, January 21, 2023, 12:59:13 PM by Steve Klemetti.
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Photog Web 		David Baca (M) from Brentwood, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 797 ) 2001 - Category: AFUELDRAG, Type: XN, Class: A/FD, Div: 7
"Baca & Strasser" Owned by David Baca & Ray Strasser from Brentwood, California USA Crew Chief: Gary Walters
'01 Dragster by Rob Stirling | Powered by Injected Nitro 421 BAE Keith Black Hemi by Ray Strasser with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.220 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/03/01         1/4 Mile MPH: 274.44 at NHRA Phoenix AZ 2/18/01 (WR)
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 100.0, MPH 96.61    Entry is 0.93851 times average ET and 1.07920 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: 5.220 ET, 275.90 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.537 ET, 219.97 MPH   
2001 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.562 ET, 254.30 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.714 ET, 208.97 MPH
2001 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.062 ET, 233.33 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.044 ET, 191.92 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Low qualifier at 2001 Winters at 5.358.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, November 13, 2021, 05:41:10 PM by Steve Klemetti.
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© Mike Garland
Photog Web 		David Baca (M) from Concord, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 797 ) 2002 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 7
"Centennial Batteries" Owned by David Baca & Henkelman from Concord, California USA Crew Chief: Wes Cerny
'00 Dragster by Murf McKinney | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 TFX Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.733 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 315.05 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 63.84, MPH 69.31    Entry is 0.97971 times average ET and 1.03543 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
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Where was the 4.733/315.05 run? Best NHRA times from Jim Hawkins' DragStats were 5.139/223.39 at Pomona Finals 2002.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, 01:46:55 PM by Super Crew.
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James Drew David Baca (M) from Concord, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 797 ) 2003 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 7
"American Racing" Owned by Rick Henkelman & David Baca from Concord, California USA Crew Chief: Johnny West
'00 Dragster by Murf McKinney | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 TFX Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.499 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/03         1/4 Mile MPH: 326.32 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/03
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 2003 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 89.40, MPH 85.58    Entry is 0.94457 times average ET and 1.06127 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
2003 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.428 ET, 333.95 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
2003 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
2003 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
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Team amazed everyone with low qualifying performance at Indy 2003 at 4.499/326.32.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, November 23, 2019, 08:23:55 PM by Jim Hawkins.
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© Tom West, Replicas West David Baca (M) from Concord, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 797 / 7) 2004 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 7
"D Baca & Family" Owned by Rick Henkelman & David Baca from Concord, California USA Crew Chief: Rick Henkelman
'00 Dragster by Murf McKinney | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 TFX Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.487 at NHRA Pomona CA 10/04         1/4 Mile MPH: 329.83 at Seattle 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 90.23, MPH 89.77    Entry is 0.94205 times average ET and 1.07269 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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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, June 9, 2012, 03:24:39 PM by Super Crew.
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© Rick Howard David Baca (M) from Concord, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 13) 2005 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 7
"Baca Racing" Owned by Rick Henkelman & Baca Family from Concord, California USA Crew Chief: Rick Henkelman
'00 Dragster by Murf McKinney | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 TFX Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.485 at NHRA Pomona CA 11/05/05         1/4 Mile MPH: 329.42 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/12/05
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 90.52, MPH 86.44    Entry is 0.94163 times average ET and 1.07135 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: Photo from 2005 NHRA Pontiac excitement Nats, Columbus.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, June 12, 2022, 12:06:14 PM by Rick Howard.
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Photog Web 		David Baca (M) from Concord, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 13) 2006 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 7
"Mach1/Baca & Windham" Owned by Windham & Baca Family from Concord, California USA Crew Chief: Rick Henkelman
'04 Dragster by Murf McKinney | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 TFX Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.504 at NHRA Joliet IL 6/10/06         1/4 Mile MPH: 331.69 at NHRA Joliet IL 6/10/06
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 2006 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 87.75, MPH 90.21    Entry is 0.94562 times average ET and 1.07874 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
2006 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.420 ET, 337.58 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.100 ET, 271.00 MPH   
2006 Average: 1/4 Mile: 4.763 ET, 307.48 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.255 ET, 257.45 MPH
2006 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.263 ET, 278.27 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.585 ET, 233.75 MPH
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, April 22, 2023, 09:22:34 PM by Jim Hawkins.
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David Baca (M) from Concord, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 13) 2007 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 4
"Powers/Matco Tools" Owned by David Powers from Houston, Texas USA Crew Chief: Lee Beard
'07 Dragster by Murf McKinney | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 TFX Hemi by Lee Beard with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.523 at NHRA Pomona CA 10/07         1/4 Mile MPH: 329.50 at NHRA Pomona CA 10/07
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 2007 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 81.47, MPH 82.62    Entry is 0.96275 times average ET and 1.04826 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
2007 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.420 ET, 337.58 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.100 ET, 275.22 MPH   
2007 Average: 1/4 Mile: 4.698 ET, 314.33 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.255 ET, 257.45 MPH
2007 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.198 ET, 284.09 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.585 ET, 233.75 MPH
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Thursday, January 6, 2022, 09:13:57 AM by Jim Hawkins.
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Photog Web 		David Baca (M) from Concord, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 13) 2009 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 7
"Mach 1/Henkelman & Baca" Owned by Rick Henkelman & David Baca from Concord, California USA Crew Chief: Rick Henkelman
'08 Dragster by Brad Hadman | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 TFX Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: 3.910 at NHRA Phoenix AZ 2/21/09    1000 FT MPH: 310.55 at NHRA Baytown TX 3/09
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 2009 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 44.75, MPH 48.49 Entry is 1.01164 times average ET and 0.99698 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
2009 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.420 ET, 337.58 MPH    1000 Ft. 3.771 ET, 323.50 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
2009 Average: 1/4 Mile: 4.698 ET, 314.33 MPH 1000 Ft. 3.865 ET, 311.49 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
2009 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.198 ET, 284.09 MPH 1000 Ft. 4.285 ET, 280.96 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, June 11, 2022, 09:52:48 PM by Danny White.
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Photog Web 		Dennis Baca (M) from Concord, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 734 ) 1968 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7
"Baca-Freels" Owned by Dennis Baca & Freels from Concord, California USA Crew Chief: Dennis Baca
'68 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.054 at Bakersfield CA 3/68         1/4 Mile MPH: 207.36 at Orange County CA 8/31/68
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 1968 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 51.19, MPH 20.01    Entry is 0.99774 times average ET and 0.94702 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
1968 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.400 ET, 236.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 5.723 ET, 226.58 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.660 ET, 174.00 MPH   
1968 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.070 ET, 218.96 MPH 1000 Ft. 6.440 ET, 196.76 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.160 ET, 160.70 MPH
1968 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.740 ET, 200.01 MPH 1000 Ft. 7.157 ET, 177.05 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.633 ET, 146.50 MPH
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Notes: On August 31 at OCIR, Dennis qualified sixth with a 7.32/207.36, but in round one, he lost to Norm Wilcox when his engine let go. Ran 205.46 at Pomona Winternationals 2/68. - per Steve Reyes, BACA’s business was “Denny’s Carpet Service” and he installed carpet in major housing developments in NorCal. JM
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, January 4, 2026, 12:27:57 PM by John Murnan II. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Les Welch / Grant Bittner Collection Dennis Baca (M) from Concord, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 734 ) 1969 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7
"Baca-Freels" Owned by Dennis Baca & Freels from Concord, California USA Crew Chief: Dennis Baca
'69 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 6.680 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 218.44 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 1969 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 75.43, MPH 48.46    Entry is 0.95839 times average ET and 0.99763 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
1969 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.400 ET, 238.15 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.660 ET, 174.00 MPH   
1969 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.970 ET, 218.96 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.035 ET, 160.70 MPH
1969 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.540 ET, 202.41 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.410 ET, 149.56 MPH
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Notes: Baca qualified #19 at the NHRA Winternationals with a 7.14/205.01. He fouled in the first round, against Leroy Goldstein. On October 19, Baca qualified #1 with a 6.74 at the Fremont Fallnationals. He ran a first-round 6.77/205.92 over Jerry Ruth and in the semifinals, a 6.84 advanced over James Warren, who broke a rear end. In the final, he faced Don Prudhomme. Unfortunately, his car failed to fire. It was sad because Prudhomme put a rod through the side of his block and could only coax a 20.94 out of it.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, August 16, 2025, 12:49:51 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Dennis Baca (M) from Walnut Creek, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 734 ) 1970 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7
"Baca-Freels" Owned by Dennis Baca & Freels from Walnut Creek, California USA Crew Chief: Dennis Baca
'69 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 6.550 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/06/70         1/4 Mile MPH: 225.56 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/06/70
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 84.04, MPH 67.19    Entry is 0.95342 times average ET and 1.03014 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: 6.400 ET, 238.15 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.660 ET, 174.00 MPH   
1970 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.870 ET, 218.96 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.035 ET, 160.70 MPH
1970 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.370 ET, 204.11 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.410 ET, 149.56 MPH
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Notes: Fremont held an eight-car show on May 30 and Baca was there. He qualified #7 with a 6.95, but fouled against Bill Alexander in the first round. On September 13, Dennis was at the NHRA Division 4 final at Amarillo. It was a sixteen-car show and he qualified #3 with a 7.12 and lasted until the semifinals before losing to eventual winner Chip Woodall. Baca ran really well at the Irwindale Grand Prix on October 3. In the first round of the 32-car show, both he and Les Allen ran 6.91, but Dennis got the win. He had another close race in round two when his 6.83/209.30 beat Tony Nancy's 6.85/209. In round three, he ran Dave Uyehara and they both broke, but Baca won the coasting contest with a 7.20/172.08. Luck was on his side in the semifinals when he lost a rear end and ran 8.94/105.63, but still won when Carl Olson shut off to a 9.48/138. In the final, he faced James Warren. Baca's luck ran out as his 6.78/201.78 lost to Warren's 6.68/230. | NHRA best national event ET was 6.550/225.56 at the Indy Nationals. Also ran 6.68 at Fremont 1970 and 209.30 at Irwindale 10/3/70.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Friday, September 17, 2021, 11:34:17 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Dennis Baca (M) from Walnut Creek, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 734 ) 1971 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7
"Baca & Freels" Owned by Baca & Freels from Walnut Creek, California USA Crew Chief: Dennis Baca
'69 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 6.690 at Fremont CA 1971         1/4 Mile MPH: 218.44 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/06/71
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 55.56, MPH 48.28    Entry is 0.99111 times average ET and 0.99763 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: Dennis qualified #16 at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals. It was a 32-car field, and his 6.903/218.44 got him the spot. He beat Bill Dunlap in the opening round, 7.02/211.26 to 7.29/213.77, but his shut off 7.56/161.57 in round two lost to Gerry Glenn's 6.87/215.82. The following weekend (February 14), he was in Las Vegas for the Stardust Open. It was a sixteen-car field, and his 6.89 qualified second to Tommy Allen's track record 6.73. He improved to 6.82 in the first round to beat Clayton Harris, and a 6.77 in round two advanced when Tom Kaiser fouled against him. Unfortunately, it was he who fouled in the semi-final against eventual winner Rick Ramsey. At the Bakersfield March Meet, he qualified #6 at 6.73. He beat Bob Noice in round one, but a tire-smoking 8.14/129.11 fell to Don Garlits' 6.68/210 in round two. Shortly after that, he was at Fremont for the Northern Nationals. He qualified #7 in the sixteen-car field before rain delayed the race until April 4. While waiting for the rain, he went to Fresno on March 21 and won over a sixteen-car field. A 6.72/186.32 beat Dwight Hughes' 6.91 in round one. That was followed by a 6.84/188.36 over Gary Ritter in round two. In the semi-final, Larry Dixon blew his engine against him, and Dennis advanced at 6.79. He faced Dwight Salisbury in the final, and Dwight fouled, letting Baca run an easy 7.52 for the win. The final OCIR All-Pro race was run on March 27, and Baca was there. All the OCIR All-Pro races were eight-car shows except the final, a sixteen-car field. Baca beat Leland Kolb in round one before losing to John Wiebe in the second round. He then returned to Fremont to finish the running of the Northern Nationals. He defeated John Anderson in the first round. Baca lost a close race against Hughes in the second round, where his 6.86/191.08 fell to Hughes' 6.85/218. Dennis qualified #14 at the Dallas Springnationals at 6.706/195.65. He beat Brien Budd in round one, 6.84/198.23 to 6.84/212.76. Dennis could not show for round two, sending Tom McEwen on an 11-second single. Dennis debuted a new rear-engine car at Indy.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, January 16, 2023, 03:01:21 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Dennis Baca (M) from Walnut Creek, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 734 ) 1971 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7
"Dennis Baca" Owned by Dennis Baca from Walnut Creek, California USA Crew Chief: Dennis Baca
Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 6.533 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/05/71         1/4 Mile MPH: 226.70 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/05/71
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 70.13, MPH 64.36    Entry is 0.96785 times average ET and 1.03535 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: Dennis Baca debuted his new rear-engined car at Bonneville Raceway on August 22 for the NHRA Division 7 race. The car showed great promise, qualifying #1 for the eight-car field with a 6.75. He improved to a track record 6.71 in the first round to beat Tony Nancy's 7.04. Unfortunately, while getting ready to race Tom Kaiser in his semifinal race, he discovered he had hurt his motor in the first-round race. He qualified #12 at Indy with a 6.533/226.70 but could not race in eliminations and was replaced by Gary Cochran. Dennis qualified #7 at Ontario at 6.720/199.18. In round one, he beat Gaines Markley, 6.80/182.18 to 7.45/143. He lost to Jeb Allen in round two, 6.64/221 to 6.76/212.31.
Submitted by Mike Gagnon, Last updated on Sunday, September 21, 2025, 01:41:58 PM by John Murnan II. Approved by Super Crew.
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© Tom West, Replicas West Dennis Baca (M) from Walnut Creek, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 734 / 71) 1972 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7
"Dennis Baca" Owned by Dennis Baca from Walnut Creek, California USA Crew Chief: Dennis Baca
'72 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 6.140 at Long Beach CA 2/02/72         1/4 Mile MPH: 231.95 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/05/72
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 83.33, MPH 71.84    Entry is 0.93030 times average ET and 1.04893 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: 5.910 ET, 245.90 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.280 ET, 182.00 MPH   
1972 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.600 ET, 221.13 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.875 ET, 172.90 MPH
1972 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.289 ET, 204.11 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.410 ET, 154.09 MPH
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Notes: Baca started the season by winning the Fremont New Year's race on January 2. He qualified #1 with a 6.44 and beat a fouling Dwight Hughes in the first round, with a 6.60. He had another easy run in the semis when Flip Schofield fouled, but he beat Gary Ormsby with a 6.43 track record in the final. He didn't do quite as well on January 28 at the Lions Grand Premiere, as a 6.47/229.59 lost to James Warren's 6.44/231 in the first round. Dennis ran well at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals. He qualified #2 with a 6.51/231.95 (Top Speed). He ran 6.50, followed by an easy single, a 6.56/231.95, and a 6.73 to make the final over, in order, Hank Johnson, Frank Bradley, Don Moody, and Dale Funk. In the final, he smoked the tires to a 7.33/214.79 that finished second best to Carl Olson's 6.74/219. At the Bakersfield March Meet, he qualified #3 with a 6.65. Unfortunately, he lost the race against Dwight Salisbury when his motor blew at half-track in the first round. He ran well at Fremont for the AHRA Northern Nationals, going all the way to the semifinals before Don Garlits beat him with 6.18/236.22 times. Dennis still ran a 6.4, but it paled compared to Don's run. He set Low ET in qualifying #1 at Irwindale's NHRA Division 7 Opener with a 6.38 but failed to reach the finals. Dennis ran his best ET of the year at 6.14 at the Last Drag Race, Long Beach, CA, 12/02/72. He ran 6.297/229.59 at Tulsa PRA National Challenge (runner-up to Moody). Also ran 6.175/230.76 at Ontario 1972 and 6.16 at Lions WCS 72, which was half of the quickest side by side run in history (Don Moody 6.13). AKA Carpetbagger.
Submitted by Gena White, Last updated on Monday, December 27, 2021, 01:54:13 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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© Thomas Nagy Collection Dennis Baca (M) from Walnut Creek, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 734 ) 1973 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7
"Dennis Baca" Owned by Dennis Baca from Walnut Creek, California USA Crew Chief: Dennis Baca
'72 Dragster by Jim Davis | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 486 Chrysler Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.140 at Fresno CA 3/18/73         1/4 Mile MPH: 231.95 at Fresno CA 3/18/73
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 72.44, MPH 60.59    Entry is 0.95490 times average ET and 1.01804 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: 5.784 ET, 247.25 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.135 ET, 184.80 MPH   
1973 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.430 ET, 227.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.360 ET, 175.56 MPH
1973 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.076 ET, 207.04 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.690 ET, 163.21 MPH
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Notes: AKA the Carpetbagger. Dennis' nickname came from the fact that he owned a carpet company. Baca hired Jim Davis to build the 238" chassis for his new car for '73. It took three months and $12,000 to build. The engine was a 426 Hemi that used an Ashland Crank to up the cubes to 486. The bore remained stock. KB rods were used with Brooks pistons. Engle was his camshaft of choice. A Cragar manifold held a Larry Bowers-built blower in place. The 85% nitro mix was fed to the engine by Enderle injection. The estimated output was 1,800 hp. The dragster used a Detroit Locker rear with 4.10 gears. Dennis started his season at the Irwindale Grand Premiere race. He ran 6.47 to qualify #4 in the sixteen-car show. In the opening round, he improved to 6.41/225.56 to defeat Randy Allison's 6.49. In the second round, he slowed to an off-pace 7.04/158.73 that lost to eventual winner Frank Prock's 6.42/222. He had another early loss at the second OCIR All-Pro race. He had run 6.24/230.76 (Top Speed) to qualify second in the eight-car field behind John Wiebe's 6.22. Unfortunately, he smoked the tires to a 6.90/222 in the first round, and lost to Don Prudhomme's 6.51/212. There was no traction at Pomona for the Winternationals, and Baca's poor 7.03/220.58 still qualified in the top half (#12) of the 32-car field. He beat Rick Ramsey and Steve Carbone in the first two rounds. In the third round, a 6.73/225.56 beat Carl Olson. In the semifinals, a 6.72/227.27 beat Gaines Markley's 6.84/225. Unfortunately, a final round 7.07/213 gave Baca the runner-up spot to Don Garlits' 6.74/235. The following week (February 25), Dennis went to Sacramento for an eight-car show. His 6.71 qualified #5, and just like the previous week, he lost to Garlits. This time, it came in round one, where he smoked the tires while "Big Daddy" advanced with a 6.60/223. Shortly after that came the Bakersfield March Meet. It was another 32-car affair, and Baca qualified #13. But in round one, his troubled, shut off, 7.15 lost to Fred Mooneyham. Fresno Dragway held its Winter Race of Champions event on March 18, and Dennis qualified on the pole for the sixteen-car field with a 6.14. An opening round 6.40/231.95 advanced when Dwight Salisbury pitched a blower. In the second round, Baca fouled against Bill Dunlap. In April, he competed at the California State Championships held at Sacramento. It was an eight-car field, and he qualified #7. In the first round, his 6.48/218.98 lost to the eventual winner James Warren, who ran 6.16/225 to advance. On May 12, he was back at OCIR for its Constructor's Championships. It was a 32-car field, and Baca's 6.43 got him the #6 spot. An opening round 6.41/228.42 beat Carl Olson's 6.83/198 in T.B. Smallwood's car. He ran an easy solo (8.62/104.52) in round two when Les Allen's goggles broke, and he could not run. But in round three, Dennis smoked the tires and shut off to a 10.69/73.95 loss against Billy Tidwell's 6.66/218. Dennis ran 6.43 at Orange County's Big 4 event on 5/12/73 and 6.286/231.36 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/01/73.
Submitted by Gena White, Last updated on Thursday, November 11, 2021, 10:46:39 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Dennis Baca (M) from Walnut Creek, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 734 ) 1974 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7
"Dennis Baca" Owned by Dennis Baca from Walnut Creek, California USA Crew Chief: Dennis Baca
'72 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 6.085 at Sacramento CA 1974         1/4 Mile MPH: 234.00 at AHRA Fremont CA 3/30/74
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 70.67, MPH 62.75    Entry is 0.96587 times average ET and 1.02183 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: 5.780 ET, 248.61 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.000 ET, 184.80 MPH   
1974 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.300 ET, 229.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.360 ET, 176.12 MPH
1974 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.820 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: Baca did not tour as much in '74 as he had in previous years. He did not qualify at the Pomona Winternationals, but that was his only NHRA national event all year. He qualified #1 at the Sacramento Grand Opener in February with a 6.08. The time held for Low ET, but Dennis failed to reach the finals. He was back at Sacramento for another Top Fuel race in March, but again failed in his bid to reach the final. His next race was the AHRA Northern Nationals at Fremont. There he was running strong. A 6.39 qualified him #5 in the sixteen-car field and a first-round 6.27/213.27 advanced when Gerry Glenn shut off. In round two his 6.21/231.36 beat Dan Richins and another 6.21/234 in the semifinals stopped James Warren who lost an engine at half-track. This put Baca into the final against Don Garlits. Both had smoky runs in the final, but Garlits' 6.86/231 nipped Baca's 6.87/225.56. He did not race at the NHRA Division 7 Opener at Pomona, but he was at the second Division 7 race held at Sacramento. His 6.25 qualified #4 in the twelve car field. But in round one, his dragster broke, handing the win to Don Durbin. Early in July, he faced off against James Warren in a best of three match race at Fremont. Unfortunately, this was not Baca's day as he lost all three races. A couple of days later, he was at Irwindale for another NHRA Division 7 race. Frank Bradley's 6.42/213 beat his 6.64/226.13 in round one. He then had a rematch against Warren at OCIR. James won the first race, but then Baca's 6.25/231.36 won the second. The tiebreaker for the victory saw Warren take it with a 6.06/217 over Dennis' 6.35/233.76. The Top Fuel teams returned to OCIR for the PDA Championships on July 26. There were 56 cars attempting to qualify for the 32-car show. Baca qualified and then out drove a sleepy Bradley in the first round, where Dennis ran 6.38/223.32 over Frank's 6.34/230. In round two, Rance McDaniel thought that it was time to show just how powerful his Chevy was and he laid down a 6.01 (Low ET) to beat Baca's 6.36.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, February 18, 2021, 02:54:52 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Dennis Baca (M) from Walnut Creek, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 734 ) 1975 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7
"Dennis Baca" Owned by Dennis Baca from Walnut Creek, California USA Crew Chief: Dennis Baca
'72 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 6.035 at Bakersfield CA 3/75         1/4 Mile MPH: 233.76 at Bakersfield CA 3/75
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 64.65, MPH 60.97    Entry is 0.97339 times average ET and 1.02079 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: Dennis failed to qualify at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals with a 6.160/230.17. He qualified #15 at the Bakersfield March Meet with a 6.19/233.76. An opening round 6.26/194.80 advanced when Shorty Leventon fouled. He ran a career-best (to this point) 6.03/230.76 in round two to beat Dave Uyehara's 6.24/228. But his 6.19/231.95 in round three (32-car field) lost to Gary Ritter's 6.09/234. Dennis’s second NHRA national event was the finals at Ontario, but he did not qualify (no time) there.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, 07:55:54 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Dennis Baca (M) from Concord, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 734 ) 1976 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7
"Dennis Baca" Owned by Dennis Baca from Concord, California USA Crew Chief: Dennis Baca
'72 Dragster by Ron Attebury | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Keith Black Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.870 at NHRA Ontario CA 10/09/76         1/4 Mile MPH: 234.37 at NHRA Ontario CA 10/09/76
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 75.87, MPH 55.02    Entry is 0.95915 times average ET and 1.00783 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: 5.637 ET, 250.69 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.000 ET, 200.00 MPH   
1976 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.120 ET, 232.55 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.090 ET, 190.00 MPH
1976 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.620 ET, 214.99 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.420 ET, 175.81 MPH
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Notes: AKA The Carpetbagger. Best times at NHRA Ontario at 5.870/234.37. | Baca started the season at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals. His 6.07/216.86 best failed to make the field. His next showing was at the Bakersfield March Meet. A 6.09/229.00 qualified #10 in the 32-car show. But he was a little late off the line in the opening round, and his 6.18/226.13 lost to Gary Cochran's 6.22/224. Later that month, he won an eight-car show at Sacramento. Dennis had set Low ET in qualifying #1 with a 6.01, and in the first round, his 6.31/193 beat Shorty Leventon's 6.41/218. Gary Ormsby was shut off on the line with a fuel leak in the semifinals, and Baca's 6.15/227.85 advanced. He faced Shirley Muldowney in the final, and she had problems and shut down to 9.61 while Dennis got the victory with a 6.25/202.24. At the end of March, he was at Fremont for the NHRA Division 7 Opener. His 6.25/231.95 qualified #12. He faced Gary Beck in the opening round, and Beck had run 6.07 in qualifying, so it looked bad for Baca. But Beck's car sounded rough, and sure enough, it spit and popped to a 27 second time while Dennis advanced with a 6.46/220.58. However, his fun was short-lived as in round two, eventual winner Frank Bradley's 6.23/214 sent Baca's 6.37/231.36 packing for home.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Friday, July 23, 2021, 09:46:16 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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"Dennis Baca" Owned by Dennis Baca from Walnut Creek, California USA Crew Chief: Dennis Baca
'77 Dragster by Ron Attebury | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.845 at NHRA Ontario CA 10/09/77         1/4 Mile MPH: 247.93 at NHRA Pomona CA 1/29/77
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 78.46, MPH 82.32    Entry is 0.95507 times average ET and 1.06062 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: Photo from the 1977 NHRA US Nationals, Indianapolis Raceway Park. Lots of 5.80s in winning the Ontario World Finals. Qualified at Ontario at 5.971/238.72. Ran 5.93 at Sacramento. | Dennis was at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals. He qualified #4 with a 5.97/247.93 and in round one, his 6.07 beat Jim Plummer. A round two 6.00/233.16 took out Bruce Walker, but in the semifinals, his 6.13/239.36 lost to Garlits' 6.08/242. He also made it into the semifinals at the Bakersfield March Meet. Once again, it was Garlits who stopped him. Dennis won NHRA Indy and the World Finals. Confirmed 5.845 at NHRA Ontario. Did Dennis run 5.81 somewhere this year?
Submitted by Mike Gagnon, Last updated on Sunday, April 19, 2020, 03:49:59 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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© Ken Bolender Dennis Baca (M) from Walnut Creek, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 734 ) 1978 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7
"Dennis Baca" Owned by Dennis Baca from Walnut Creek, California USA Crew Chief: Dennis Baca
'77 Dragster by Ron Attebury | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.910 at Bakersfield CA 3/78         1/4 Mile MPH: 236.22 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/04/78
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 71.73, MPH 55.61    Entry is 0.96569 times average ET and 1.01052 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: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.990 ET, 200.00 MPH   
1978 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.120 ET, 233.76 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.090 ET, 198.00 MPH
1978 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.620 ET, 216.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.420 ET, 183.22 MPH
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Notes: Lost in round one, at Indy 1978 with a 6.20/220. | Baca failed to qualify for the NHRA Winternationals, running 6.109/236.22 for the 4th alternate slot. But he turned around and won the Bakersfield March Meet. Baca qualified #5 with a 5.97 in the 32-car field. He lost a blower belt in the final and slowed to a 7.14/130.43 but still held off Graham Light, who smoked the tires and lost. On April 2, he was at Fremont for the NHRA Division 7 race. His 6.11 qualified #5 in the sixteen-car field. But in the opening round of eliminations, his 6.29 lost to John Kimble's 6.13. He took another win at the NHRA Division 7 points race at OCIR. He didn't look too strong in qualifying as he only qualified #12. But a first-round 6.06/217.91 beat Larry Sutton followed by a 6.00/212.76 that beat Jim Murphy in round two. He won a major battle in the semifinals where Baca ran 6.03/215.82 to beat James Warren's 6.21/187. He soloed for the victory when Gary Beck was shut off on the line with a fuel leak. Baca still ran 6.06/233.16 on the solo pass. Dennis qualified #14 at Indy with a 6.092/236.22, equalling his Pomona Speed. He lost to Gary Beck in round one, 6.09/233 to 6.20/220. Dennis finished as the second alternate at the Ontario World Finals (times not available).
Submitted by Ken Bolender, Last updated on Sunday, September 12, 2021, 12:37:45 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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"Dennis Baca" Owned by Dennis Baca from Walnut Creek, California USA Crew Chief: Dennis Baca
'77 Dragster by Ron Attebury | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.010 at NHRA Seattle WA 9/23/79         1/4 Mile MPH: 233.16 at NHRA Seattle WA 9/23/79
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 55.91, MPH 46.68    Entry is 0.99175 times average ET and 0.99484 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: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.770 ET, 204.08 MPH   
1979 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.060 ET, 234.37 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.958 ET, 198.00 MPH
1979 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.560 ET, 216.51 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.288 ET, 183.22 MPH
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Notes: Dennis was the second alternate at the Pomona Winters at 6.055 (speed unavailable). Baca was the third alternate at the US Nationals with a 6.04/230 best. After failing to qualify at Indy, Baca went to Seattle for the NHRA Fallnationals, where his 6.01/233.16 qualified #15. Unfortunately, he blew his engine on the run and stayed up all night, replacing it with a new one. While warming up that engine, it also let go, and the third alternate, Dwight Salisbury, replaced him in the show. In October, he went to the NHRA World Finals at Ontario Motor Speedway, but he failed to qualify there (times unavailable). Photo from Indy 1979.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Friday, January 21, 2022, 07:42:09 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Dennis Baca (M) from Walnut Creek, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 734 ) 1980 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7
"Dennis Baca" Owned by Dennis Baca from Walnut Creek, California USA Crew Chief: Dennis Baca
'77 Dragster by Ron Attebury | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.940 at NHRA D7 Fremont CA 4/20/80         1/4 Mile MPH: 235.60 at NHRA Seattle WA 9/20/80
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 57.68, MPH 46.67    Entry is 0.99083 times average ET and 0.99476 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1980 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1980 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.995 ET, 236.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1980 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.495 ET, 218.61 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Dennis qualified #3 at Fremont for the NHRA Division 6 race on April 20 with a 5.94/227.84. The race was rain-delayed, and many cars did not make it back for the rain date. Because of this, Baca got to solo in the first two rounds before he lost to the eventual winner Marvin Graham, in the semifinals.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, 08:09:59 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.

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