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Michael Beach Tom Hoover (M) from St. Paul, Minnesota USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 520 ) 1981 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FE, Class: AA/FC, Div: 9
"Showtime UK" Owned by Roy Phelps from Wellingborough, Northamptonshire England Crew Chief: Roy Phelps
'78 Chevrolet Corvette by Jaime Sarte | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.320 at FIA Santa Pod GB 1981         1/4 Mile MPH: 199.99 at FIA Santa Pod GB 1981
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1981 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 42.16, MPH 00.94    Entry is 1.01282 times average ET and 0.86888 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1981 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.840 ET, 249.30 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1981 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.240 ET, 230.17 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1981 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.740 ET, 213.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: 199.99 mph converted from 321.87 kph.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, September 6, 2025, 09:02:22 PM by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Tom Hoover (M) from St. Paul, Minnesota USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 520 ) 1982 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 6
"Yukon Gold" Owned by Ron Hodgson from St. Albert, Alberta Canada Crew Chief: Jerry Verhuel
'80 Pontiac Trans Am by Al Swindahl | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.525 at AHRA Spokane WA 1982         1/4 Mile MPH: 212.76 at AHRA Spokane WA 1982
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 1982 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 20.88, MPH 00.99    Entry is 1.05072 times average ET and 0.90548 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
1982 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 254.95 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.920 ET, 193.96 MPH   
1982 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.210 ET, 234.97 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.200 ET, 192.00 MPH
1982 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.740 ET, 215.12 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.530 ET, 178.01 MPH
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Notes: Drove one race at Spokane (again, after doing it in 1981?)
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, 08:57:50 PM by Danny White.
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Mike Ditty Tom Hoover (M) from St. Paul, Minnesota USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 520 ) 1982 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 5
"Showtime" Owned by Tom Hoover from St. Paul, Minnesota USA Crew Chief: Tom Hoover
'82 Chevrolet Corvette by Jaime Sarte | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.090 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/06/82         1/4 Mile MPH: 238.09 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/06/82
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 1982 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 60.47, MPH 57.81    Entry is 0.98068 times average ET and 1.01328 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
1982 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 254.95 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.920 ET, 193.96 MPH   
1982 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.210 ET, 234.97 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.200 ET, 192.00 MPH
1982 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.740 ET, 215.12 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.530 ET, 178.01 MPH
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Notes: Photo from Pomona, CA, 1982. Tom started his '82 season at Tucson in January for the AHRA Winternationals. He qualified eighth in the eight-car show and lost to Tom McEwen's 6.42 in round one, with an off pace 7.10. At Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, he failed to qualify, running a best of 6.29/229.00 (sixth alternate). At the NHRA Gatornationals, he made the show with a 6.13/232.55 that put him in the #11 spot. A 6.65 in the first round, lost to John Pott's 6.17. Hoover was at Tulsa in May for the AHRA Springnationals, but his 6.59/218.44 lost to eventual winner Don Prudhomme's 6.51/222. | Tom ran 6.09 in a first-round win at the PHR Championships in August 82. | 6.173 248.76 AHRA US 30 1982 defeating Tom Hovland and broke to Don Prudhomne in the semis- Danny White
Submitted by Curt Swartz, Last updated on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, 11:57:01 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Jim White Tom Hoover (M) from St. Paul, Minnesota USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 520 ) 1982 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 5
"Telstar" Owned by Doc Halladay from St. Paul, Minnesota USA Crew Chief: Jerry Newman
'80 Plymouth Arrow by Pat Foster | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.500 at AHRA Tucson AZ 1/17/82         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 1982 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 23.19, MPH 00.00    Entry is 1.04670 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
1982 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 254.95 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.920 ET, 193.96 MPH   
1982 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.210 ET, 234.97 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.200 ET, 192.00 MPH
1982 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.740 ET, 215.12 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.530 ET, 178.01 MPH
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Notes: Former "Super Shops" ride. Tom drove twice while his new Corvette was being completed. He then sold the Arrow to Doc Halladay.
Submitted by Jerry Newman, Last updated on Friday, January 3, 2020, 10:08:52 AM by Curt Swartz. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Michael Beach Tom Hoover (M) from St. Paul, Minnesota USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 520 ) 1982 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FE, Class: AA/FC, Div: 9
"Showtime UK" Owned by Roy Phelps from Wellingborough, Northamptonshire England Crew Chief: Roy Phelps
'78 Chevrolet Corvette by Jaime Sarte | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.160 at FIA Santa Pod GB 1982         1/4 Mile MPH: 230.70 at FIA Santa Pod GB 1982
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 1982 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 54.36, MPH 39.46    Entry is 0.99195 times average ET and 0.98183 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
1982 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 254.95 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.920 ET, 193.96 MPH   
1982 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.210 ET, 234.97 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.200 ET, 192.00 MPH
1982 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.740 ET, 215.12 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.530 ET, 178.01 MPH
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Notes: FIA Finals, Santa Pod GB 1982
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Thursday, August 26, 2021, 02:22:37 PM by Danny White.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Tom Hoover (M) from St. Paul, Minnesota USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 520 ) 1982 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FE, Class: AA/FC, Div: 9
"Showtime" Owned by Roy Phelps from Wellingborough, Northamptonshire England Crew Chief: George Hoover
Plymouth Arrow by Jaime Sarte | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 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 1982 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
1982 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 254.95 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.920 ET, 193.96 MPH   
1982 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.210 ET, 234.97 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.200 ET, 192.00 MPH
1982 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.740 ET, 215.12 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.530 ET, 178.01 MPH
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No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, January 7, 2017, 02:31:14 PM by Danny White.
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© Jack Muller Tom Hoover (M) from St. Paul, Minnesota USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 520 ) 1983 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 5
"Champion/Showtime" Owned by Tom Hoover from St. Paul, Minnesota USA Crew Chief: George Hoover
'82 Chevrolet Corvette by Jaime Sarte | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.104 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/12/83         1/4 Mile MPH: 236.22 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/12/83
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1983 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 50.61, MPH 52.73    Entry is 0.99902 times average ET and 1.00532 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1983 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.621 ET, 257.87 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1983 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.110 ET, 234.97 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1983 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.610 ET, 217.20 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Tom started the season at Tucson for the AHRA Winternationals. The track was poor, and he qualified #5 in the eight-car field with a 7.59. In the first round, he lost to eventual winner Don Prudhomme when his 7.67/182 fell to the "Snake's" 7.32/229. Hoover qualified on the "bump" at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals with a 6.349/231.95. A 6.33/220.58 lost to John Lombardo's 6.12/232 in the first round. He attempted to qualify at Gainesville for the NHRA Gatornationals, but his 6.104/236.22 best was good for the second alternate. Those were, however, Tom's best NHRA national event times of the year. Tom also failed to make the show at Atlanta for the NHRA Southern Nationals, where his 6.20/229.00 failed to qualify, but he wasn't alone as this was a tough eight-car show to break into. Kenny Bernstein, Raymond Beadle, Billy Meyer, Gary Burgin, and Dale Pulde were among the "name" drivers that failed to qualify. The following week (April 24), he was at Rockingham for the IHRA Pro-Am Championships. He qualified #7 in the eight-car field with a 6.12 but lost early. A best of 6.19/230.17 was good for the third alternate at the NHRA Springnationals. Photo from GVRC February 1983.
Submitted by Curt Swartz, Last updated on Saturday, November 27, 2021, 01:46:49 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Michael Beach Tom Hoover (M) from St. Paul, Minnesota USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 520 ) 1983 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FE, Class: AA/FC, Div: 9
"Showtime UK" Owned by Roy Phelps from Wellingborough, Northamptonshire England Crew Chief: Roy Phelps
'78 Chevrolet Corvette by Jaime Sarte | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.060 at FIA Santa Pod GB 1983         1/4 Mile MPH: 231.81 at FIA Santa Pod GB 1983
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1983 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 55.11, MPH 41.29    Entry is 0.99182 times average ET and 0.98655 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1983 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.621 ET, 257.87 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1983 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.110 ET, 234.97 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1983 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.610 ET, 217.20 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: This was Hoover's '78 Vette. Acceleration Archives, UKDRN Euro sites have pics and info on this car after going overseas. It was still the gorgeous yellow machine at this time. Michael Beach photo from Martin, MI, 1981. Santa Pod GB 1983
Submitted by Curt Swartz, Last updated on Thursday, August 26, 2021, 03:09:55 PM by Curt Swartz.
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© Jack Muller Tom Hoover (M) from St. Paul, Minnesota USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 520 ) 1984 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 5
"Champion/Showtime" Owned by Tom Hoover from St. Paul, Minnesota USA Crew Chief: George Hoover
'84 Pontiac Trans Am by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 498 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.860 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 254.00 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1984 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 73.38, MPH 84.10    Entry is 0.96540 times average ET and 1.07627 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
1984 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.621 ET, 262.39 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1984 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.070 ET, 236.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1984 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.570 ET, 218.04 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: 1984 was not Tom's most successful year. He qualified #3 for the AHRA Winternationals with a 6.25 but fouled against Bryan Raines in the first round. He failed to qualify at Pomona (#4 alternate at 6.15/236.84), and things didn't go much better at Gainesville, where he was the sixth alternate at the NHRA Gatornationals with a best of 6.362/233.16. He also missed the field in Atlanta, finishing as the #2 alternate at 6.217/238.09. Early in May, Tom was at Rockingham for the IHRA Pro-Am Championships. His 6.53/168 qualified #12. Unfortunately, he lost in the opening round of eliminations. He also lost in the first round, at Martin, Michigan, for the PHR Championships after qualifying #9. Hoover qualified on the "bump" for the sixteen-car field at Brainerd for the NHRA Northstar Nationals with a booming 6.057/250.00, but that resulted in a first-round loss to Jim Head, 5.84/254 to 6.98/138. Indy also was disappointing as he failed to qualify for the NHRA US Nationals with a #5 alternate 6.070/239.36 effort. That was Tom's last NHRA national event of the year.
Submitted by Curt Swartz, Last updated on Saturday, August 16, 2025, 04:19:47 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Handout, Thomas Nagy Collection
Photog Web 		Tom Hoover (M) from St. Paul, Minnesota USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 520 ) 1984 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FE, Class: AA/FC, Div: 9
"Showtime UK" Owned by Roy Phelps from Wellingborough, Northamptonshire England Crew Chief: Roy Phelps
'82 Chevrolet Corvette by Jaime Sarte | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.060 at Santa Pod GB 1984         1/4 Mile MPH: 230.00 at Santa Pod GB 1984
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 1984 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 51.11, MPH 33.63    Entry is 0.99835 times average ET and 0.97458 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
1984 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.621 ET, 262.39 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1984 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.070 ET, 236.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1984 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.570 ET, 218.04 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: Santa Pod GB 1984 Finals
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, August 26, 2021, 03:18:16 PM by Super Crew.
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Richard Shute
Photog Web 		Tom Hoover (M) from St. Paul, Minnesota USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 520 ) 1985 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 5
"Champion/Showtime" Owned by Tom Hoover from St. Paul, Minnesota USA Crew Chief: George Hoover
'85 Pontiac Trans Am by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 JP-1 Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.740 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/85         1/4 Mile MPH: 258.17 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/04/95
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 80.78, MPH 84.58    Entry is 0.95191 times average ET and 1.07571 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: 5.559 ET, 266.27 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1985 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.030 ET, 240.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1985 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.530 ET, 221.62 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Hoover failed to qualify at Pomona for the season-opening Winternationals. His best of 6.25/218.55 was a bit short of the 6.08 "bump." Tom ran much better at the Gatornationals after having a top-end fire during qualifying. Gene Snow helped tune the car, and Hoover ran a 5.86/247.93 to qualify #13. When Rick Johnson fouled, he took it easy with a 7.23/126.19 in the first round. But in the second round, he smoked the tires and lost to eventual winner Kenny Bernstein. He qualified last (#16) in Atlanta for the Southern Nationals with a 6.06/234.49, and his 6.12/224.66 in the opening round fell to Billy Meyer's 5.99/250. Shortly after that, Tom was at Tulsa for the ADRA Springnationals. It was an eight-car field, and he reached the finals, where he would face John Force. John had to shut down with a water leak, and Hoover soloed for the victory. In June, he went to Brainerd for the Crown Auto Funny Car Championships. This was another eight-car field, and in round one, his 5.94/240 beat a tire-smoking John Lombardo, who was driving the "Blue Max." He improved to 5.88/251.31 in the semifinal, but it wasn't enough to beat Mark Oswald's 5.84/247 in the "Candies and Hughes" car. He came back out later to run a consolation race against Tom McEwen. Hoover's 5.87/252.45 beat the "Mongoose's" quicker 5.84/250. Tom ran 6.157/239.36 at ADRA Kansas City International Raceway in August. The best times of the year were 5.740/258.17 at Indy (#7 qualifier).
Submitted by Curt Swartz, Last updated on Saturday, July 9, 2022, 11:11:42 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Tom Hoover (M) from St. Paul, Minnesota USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 520 ) 1985 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FE, Class: AA/FC, Div: 9
"Showtime UK" Owned by Roy Phelps from Wellingborough, Northamptonshire England Crew Chief: Roy Phelps
'78 Chevrolet Corvette by Jaime Sarte | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.200 at FIA Santa Pod GB 1985         1/4 Mile MPH: 181.00 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1985 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 33.34, MPH 00.82    Entry is 1.02819 times average ET and 0.75417 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: 5.559 ET, 266.27 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1985 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.030 ET, 240.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1985 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.530 ET, 221.62 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Per Acceleration Archives website (or maybe UKDRN site), this was Hoover's '78 Vette. Painted to match his '82 Vette raced in the states to allow Tom & the UK Showtime team to have the appearance of "team" cars.
Submitted by Curt Swartz, Last updated on Thursday, August 26, 2021, 04:47:53 PM by Curt Swartz.
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Michael Beach Tom Hoover (M) from St. Paul, Minnesota USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 520 ) 1986 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 5
"Champion/Showtime" Owned by Tom Hoover from St. Paul, Minnesota USA Crew Chief: George Hoover
'85 Pontiac Trans Am by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 JP-1 Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.766 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/86         1/4 Mile MPH: 261.62 at NHRA Brainerd MN 8/86
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 70.34, MPH 84.08    Entry is 0.96100 times average ET and 1.08718 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1986 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.425 ET, 271.41 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1986 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.000 ET, 240.64 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1986 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.530 ET, 221.62 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: At Firebird Raceway's Super Bowl of Drag Racing, Hoover ran 5.84/241.93 to qualify #4 in the eight-car field. A first-round 5.86/245.23 beat Jim Head's 5.93/257, and in the semifinals, his 5.94/233.16 beat a tire-smoking John Martin. This put Tom into the final, where he ran John Force. A 5.91/240.00 wasn't enough to overcome John's 5.80/254. Tom qualified #11 at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals with a 5.84/246.57. In the first round, he smoked the tires and shut off to a 7.60-98 that lost to John Collins' 5.80/210. Atlanta held an eight-car Funny Car show early in the year, and Hoover qualified on the pole with a 5.99/243.90. He beat a tire-smoking Steve Hodkinson in the first round, with a 6.00/236.84, and in the semifinals, he set Low ET with a 5.86/236.22 when Mark Oswald broke against him in the "Candies and Hughes" Firebird. In the final, he faced John Martin, and unfortunately for Tom, he smoked the tires to an 11.17 and watched as Martin roared to the win with a 6.02/243. At the NHRA Gatornationals, a 5.88/250.69 qualified #9. This set up a first-round meeting with low qualifier Kenny Bernstein. Hoover stepped it up to a 5.766/254.23, but it wasn't enough to overcome Kenny's 5.64/255. Back at Atlanta in April for the NHRA Southern Nationals, Tom qualified #11 with a 5.93/245.76. He lost to Billy Meyer in the first round. Photo from Indy 1986. Tom's best times were 5.766 in the first round, at NHRA Gainesville and 261.62 Top Speed of the Meet at NHRA Brainerd.
Submitted by Curt Swartz, Last updated on Saturday, November 27, 2021, 03:33:55 PM 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 ) 1986 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FE, Class: AA/FC, Div: 9
"Showtime UK" Owned by Roy Phelps from Wellingborough, Northamptonshire England Crew Chief: Roy Phelps
'78 Chevrolet Corvette by Jaime Sarte | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.310 at Santa Pod GB 1986         1/4 Mile MPH: 220.87 at Santa Pod GB 1986
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 21.34, MPH 01.00    Entry is 1.05167 times average ET and 0.91784 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1986 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.425 ET, 271.41 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1986 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.000 ET, 240.64 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1986 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.530 ET, 221.62 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Tom Hoover (M) from Maple Grove, Minnesota USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 520 ) 1986 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 5
"Dewars & Datko" Owned by Dave Dewars & Datko from St. Paul, Minnesota USA Crew Chief: Dave Dewars
'86 Dragster by Bob Meyer | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 JP-1 Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.510 at Brainerd MN 86         1/4 Mile MPH: 209.30 at Brainerd MN 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 00.97, MPH 00.93    Entry is 1.12241 times average ET and 0.85814 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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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Tom Hoover (M) from Maple Grove, Minnesota USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 520 ) 1986 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 9
Owned by Unknown from England Crew Chief:
'86 Dragster by Dennis Priddle | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 JP-1 Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.845 at FIA Santa Pod GB 1986         1/4 Mile MPH: 209.87 at FIA Santa Pod GB 1986
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 45.91, MPH 00.93    Entry is 1.00776 times average ET and 0.86048 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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Michael Beach Tom Hoover (M) from Maple Grove, Minnesota USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 520 ) 1987 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 5
"Showtime/Champion/Amoco" Owned by Tom Hoover from Maple Grove, Minnesota USA Crew Chief: George Hoover
'87 Pontiac Trans Am by Steve Plueger | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 JP-1 Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.592 at Ennis Motorcraft Funny Car Challenge 8/1/87         1/4 Mile MPH: 264.70 at Ennis Motorcraft Funny Car Challenge 8/1/87
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 69.71, MPH 73.92    Entry is 0.97337 times average ET and 1.05880 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: 5.357 ET, 280.72 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1987 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.745 ET, 250.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1987 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.245 ET, 229.98 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: In January, Hoover started his season at Firebird Raceway for the Super Bowl of Drag Racing event. He was driving his new Firebird Trans Am. It was an eight-car field, and he ran 5.91/227.27 to qualify #3. Unfortunately, a first-round 5.97/238.09 lost to Ed McCulloch's 5.95/238. At Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, he qualified #10 with a 5.68/252.31. In the first round, both Hoover and Mark Oswald in the "Candies and Hughes" car ran 5.76 (Hoover at 229.65), but Oswald won. On March 15, Tom was in Atlanta for an eight-car show. He qualified #1 with a 5.81/248.61 (Top Speed). He advanced to the final, where he faced Jim Head. In the final, he slowed to 6.01/228, which lost to Jim's 5.66 track record pass. A week later (March 22), he was at Gainesville for the NHRA Gatornationals, where he qualified #9 with a 5.68/254.16. Once again, Hoover lost in round one, when Kenny Bernstein's 5.58/261 beat his 5.73/252.88. He didn't race at the NHRA Winston All-Stars race. Hoover was back in Atlanta on April 26 for the NHRA Southern Nationals. A 5.76/254.38 qualified #7, and in the first round, his 5.99/233.34 advanced when Tom McEwen exploded a supercharger. In the second round, his 5.88/231.36 lost to McCulloch's 5.66/260. His next stop was at Rockingham for the IHRA Pro-Am Championships, where he lost to Oswald in the first round. He did not race at the NHRA Cajun Nationals as it was postponed one week due to rain and run on May 31, the same day Tom was at Bristol for the IHRA Springnationals. Tom sold the car to Gary Page in England. Tom ran a confirmed 260.94 at Englishtown 87. Where was the 264 run? He went 5.87/234 at the AHRA Spokane Finals 8/87. Photo from Columbus 1987. | Update on "264 run" He ran that in his #1 Qualifying performance at Ennis during the Motorcraft Funny Car Challenge on 8/1/87 with a 5.592 ET. - Rob McCabe
Submitted by Curt Swartz, Last updated on Sunday, August 27, 2023, 03:16:58 PM by Rob McCabe. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Michael Beach Tom Hoover (M) from Maple Grove, Minnesota USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 520 ) 1988 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 5
"Showtime/Champion/Amoco" Owned by Tom Hoover from Maple Grove, Minnesota USA Crew Chief: George Hoover
'88 Pontiac Trans Am by Murf McKinney | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 498 JP-1 Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.360 at IHRA Ennis TX 10/15/88         1/4 Mile MPH: 264.70 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1988 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 85.89, MPH 65.39    Entry is 0.94184 times average ET and 1.03824 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
1988 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.230 ET, 286.62 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1988 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.691 ET, 254.95 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1988 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.191 ET, 234.36 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Tom finally got onto direct-drive bandwagon in '88, had a few wheelstands. Photo from Indy 1988. Confirmed 261.47 at Brainerd 1988. Where was the 264.70 run? | At the NHRA Gatornationals, Tom qualified #9 with a 5.57. He beat low qualifier John Force in the first round, and Jim Head in round two before losing to Kenny Bernstein in the semifinals. Tom was at DeSoto Dragway in March for the IHRA Supernationals. In the first round his Firebird broke behind the line giving eventual winner Mark Oswald in the "Candies and Hughes" T-Bird a solo into the semifinals. He made the field at Atlanta for the NHRA Southern Nationals and lasted until round two where he got out of shape and shut off against Ed McCulloch. He also lasted until the second round at the IHRA Texas Nationals. There his 5.55/260.41 lost to Mike Dunn's 5.50/264. The next NHRA stop was at Memphis for the Mid-South Nationals. Hoover qualified #13 with a 5.77, but he lost to John Martin in round one. A week later (May 22), he was running at the IHRA Springnationals where he ran 5.76 in qualifying #5. In the first round, he only needed a 6.02/216.91 to advance when Richard Tharp, driving the "Blue Max," got out of shape and shut off. In the semifinals, Tom ran another 5.76 at 242.61, but lost to Oswald's 5.64/261. Baton Rouge hosted the NHRA Cajun Nationals at the end of May, and Hoover qualified for the show, but lost to Bruce Larson in the first round.
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Michael Beach Tom Hoover (M) from Maple Grove, Minnesota USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 520 ) 1989 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 5
"Showtime/Champion/Havoline" Owned by Tom Hoover from Maple Grove, Minnesota USA Crew Chief: George Hoover
'89 Pontiac Trans Am by Murf McKinney | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 498 JP-1 Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.358 at NHRA Ennis TX 10/07/89         1/4 Mile MPH: 273.72 at NHRA Englishtown NJ 7/89
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 79.78, MPH 79.63    Entry is 0.94149 times average ET and 1.07362 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: 5.132 ET, 286.62 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1989 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.691 ET, 254.95 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1989 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.191 ET, 234.36 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 Columbus 1989. | Hoover entered the '89 season with a new carbon fiber body on his McKinney chassis. He continued to run the AFT clutch that had served him so well in late '88. His 82 year old father, George, continued to serve as crew chief. Tom started the '89 season by qualifying #9 with a 5.42/268.73 at Pomona for the Winternationals. He faced low qualifier John Force in the first round, and beat him with a 5.39/260.11 to Force's 5.46/275. In the second round, be lost to Kenny Bernstein. At the next event, the Supernationals at Houston, he qualified #10 with a 5.43/264.23 and once again, met Force in the first round. Again, Hoover stepped up with a 5.36 beating John in the first round, for the second straight race. Unfortunately, just like at the first event, Hoover lost in round two. This time, he smoked the tires and shut off, giving Scott Kalitta an easy (7.60/150) victory. At the Gatornationals, he again qualified #10 with a 5.45/264.16 getting the spot. He lost to Bruce Larson in the first round. At the fourth race of the season, the Southern Nationals, he qualified #6 with a 5.49/244.75. He beat Chuck Etchells in the first round, but lost to Force in round two. It was on to Memphis for the Mid-South Nationals where a 5.36/264.78 qualified #5. He beat John Martin in the first round, but then smoked the tires in round two and lost to Bernstein. At the Cajun Nationals, he lost in the first round, after qualifying #11 with a 5.57/263.15. Things went much better at the Springnationals. He qualified in the dreaded #9 spot with a 5.44/252.66, setting up a first-round meeting with low qualifier Don Prudhomme. In that race, Don overpowered the track and smoked the tires while Hoover hustled (?) to a 5.67/183 win. In the second round, he faced Mark Oswald. Mark broke after his burnout and Tom ran a 12.00-67 for the win. In the semifinals, Jim White smoked the tires and a 5.55/242 got Tom into the final. His luck ran out in the final when Larson's 5.42/275 dropped the Firebird's smoky 6.79/135.89. The tour then traveled to Canada for the Grandnationals. A 5.54/256.77 qualified #5, and he beat Jerry Caminito in the first round, with a 5.57/251.18. In the second round, Bernstein's 5.47/270 beat Tom's 5.68/211.29. The ninth race on the NHRA schedule was the Summernationals at Englishtown. Hoover ran a 5.38 to qualify #5, and he beat Etchells in the first round. In the second round, he got out of shape just off the line and lost to Prudhomme. His dad, George Hoover, showed that he could tune a car in the thin air of Denver for the next race, the Mile High Nationals. Tom ran a 5.76/248.61 in qualifying #8, even out qualifying Prudhomme. In the first round, be beat Gary Ritter, but in round two, he lost to Ed McCulloch. At the California Nationals, Tom qualified #10 with a 5.47/256.70. But once again, McCulloch got him, this time in the first round. At Seattle for the NHRA Seafair Nationals, a 5.47/273.63 qualified #10. This time Prudhomme beat him in round one. The next stop on the NHRA tour was Brainerd for the Northstar Nationals. Tom qualified #12 with a 5.66/261.55 and in the first round, he improved to a 5.54/265.48, but it wasn't enough to get around Prudhomme's 5.49/261. Hoover almost didn't make the field at Indy for the NHRA US Nationals. He ran a best of 5.55/259.36 in qualifying and that just held for the "bump" spot. In all, he made four qualifying runs; the times were 5.72, 5.69, 5.55, and 5.58. In the first round, he improved to a 5.42/238.28 that beat Bernstein's tire smoking 7.80/111, but in the second round, he went into a wheelstand and shut off against Etchells. The following week (September 10), he was at Darlington for the IHRA US Open. Tom qualified #3 in the eight-car show with a 5.54/265.01, but in the first round, he blew a motor and lost to Johnny West. At Maple Grove for the NHRA Keystone Nationals, a 5.41/253.09 qualified #10. He fouled against Oswald in the first round.
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© David Oakes Tom Hoover (M) from Maple Grove, Minnesota USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 520 ) 1990 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 5
"Showtime" Owned by Tom Hoover from Maple Grove, Minnesota USA Crew Chief: George Hoover
'90 Pontiac Trans Am by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 498 JP-1 Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.311 at NHRA Phoenix AZ 2/17/90         1/4 Mile MPH: 275.65 at NHRA Englishtown NJ 7/08/90
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 79.56, MPH 76.23    Entry is 0.95350 times average ET and 1.04595 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: 5.132 ET, 286.62 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1990 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.570 ET, 263.54 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1990 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.070 ET, 241.83 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Hoover qualified #6 at Pomona with a 5.38/265.40 for the NHRA Winternationals. Unfortunately, in the first round, an even better 5.37/275.14 lost to Dale Pulde's 5.36/269 in a close race. At the NHRA Arizona Nationals, he qualified #2 with a 5.31/273.55. He beat Jerry Caminito in the first round, but in round two, his 5.47/266.27 fell to Pulde's 5.32/268. The next NHRA event was the Supernationals at Houston. Tom again qualified well, running a 5.34/260.64 for the #5 spot in the field. He beat Whit Bazemore in the first round, with a 5.40/259.21. But it was a costly win as Hoover hurt his motor and could not run Mark Oswald in the "Candies and Hughes" Probe in round two. The "Showtime's" next stop was at Darlington for the IHRA Winternationals. It was an eight-car show, and Tom qualified #5, but in the first round, he smoked the tires and lost to the eventual winner Chuck Etchells. He lost in the first round, the following week (March 18) at the NHRA Gatornationals. He qualified #10 with a 5.51/253.02, but Caminito beat him in round one. Atlanta hosted the fifth race of the NHRA season, the Southern Nationals, and Tom qualified #9 with a 5.44. He was starting a habit that he would have loved to shake: that is, losing in round one. Paul Smith stepped up to a 5.29 to drop him in that round. Tom's best times this year were 5.311 at Phoenix and 275.65 at Englishtown.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, December 4, 2021, 03:08:15 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Photog Web 		Tom Hoover (M) from Maple Grove, Minnesota USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 520 / 7) 1991 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 5
"Showtime" Owned by Tom Hoover from Maple Grove, Minnesota USA Crew Chief: George Hoover
'91 Pontiac Trans Am by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 498 JP-1 Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.328 at NHRA Atlanta GA 4/20/91         1/4 Mile MPH: 275.81 at NHRA Ennis TX 10/12/91
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 70.48, MPH 68.48    Entry is 0.97511 times average ET and 1.03525 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: 5.132 ET, 291.82 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1991 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.464 ET, 266.42 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1991 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.964 ET, 244.08 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Had a different paint scheme to begin the year. Best times from Atlanta and Ennis, respectively.
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© Allen Tracy Tom Hoover (M) from Maple Grove, Minnesota USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 520 / 8) 1992 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 5
"Pioneer Showtime" Owned by Tom Hoover from Maple Grove, Minnesota USA Crew Chief: George Hoover
'91 Pontiac Trans Am by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 498 JP-1 Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.260 at NHRA Phoenix AZ 2/92         1/4 Mile MPH: 273.72 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/01/92
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 71.60, MPH 50.00    Entry is 0.97407 times average ET and 1.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1992 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.076 ET, 293.06 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1992 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.400 ET, 273.72 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1992 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.900 ET, 250.52 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Won emotional NHRA Ford Nats '92 (first NHRA national event win since 1979) just weeks after "Ma" Hoover passed away. Photo from 1992 US Nationals. | Hoover qualified #14 at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals with a 5.42/273.72. He lost to John Force in the first round. At the NHRA Arizona Nationals, he qualified #9 with a 5.47/272.47. He picked up to a career best (to this point) of 5.26 at 273.05 in the first round, to beat Gary Bolger's 5.44/262. Another strong pass of 5.32/259.14 beat John Force's 5.46/271. In the semifinals, he beat Johnny West with a 5.34/265.87 to go into the final against Richard Hartman. Once again he made a strong run, clocking a 5.27/263.46 for his third career NHRA National event win over a tire smoking Hartman. It was Tom's first win since the '79 Winternationals, and it came just a month after his mother had passed away from heart disease. Hoover went on to Houston for the NHRA Supernationals where he ran 5.30/253.80 to qualify #6. A first-round 5.72/193.25 beat Whit Bazemore's 5.78/178. In round two, he advanced with a 5.35/238.98 when Hartman fouled. In the semifinals, his 5.78/183.18 lost to Gordon Mineo's 5.34/250. He then went to Darlington for the IHRA Winternationals. It was an eight-car show and he qualified #4 with a 5.79/228.42. He worked his way into the final by beating Whit Bazemore in the first round, (both ran 5.62, Tom at 261.32), and Paul Smith in the semifinals with a 5.58/260.19. In the final, he stopped Del Worsham for the victory with a 5.66/249.58. Next stop was Gainesville the following week (March 22) for the NHRA Gatornationals. Things didn't go so well there as he lost in the first round, to Chuck Etchells after qualifying #12 with a 5.39/271.98. He debuted his new Dodge Daytona at Atlanta for the NHRA Southern Nationals.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Tom Hoover (M) from Maple Grove, Minnesota USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 520 / 8) 1992 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 5
"Pioneer Showtime" Owned by Tom Hoover from Maple Grove, Minnesota USA Crew Chief: George Hoover
'92 Dodge Daytona by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 498 JP-1 Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.215 at NHRA Mohnton PA 9/20/92         1/4 Mile MPH: 287.81 at NHRA Mohnton PA 9/20/92
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 78.54, MPH 86.42    Entry is 0.96574 times average ET and 1.05148 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: 5.076 ET, 293.06 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1992 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.400 ET, 273.72 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1992 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.900 ET, 250.52 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Tom debuted a new Daytona at Atlanta for the NHRA Southern Nationals. He had lots of problems and ended up losing two blowers, one in qualifying, and one in a first-round loss against Del Worsham. He qualified #11 with a 5.39/269.92. He went to Memphis for the NHRA Mid-South Nationals where he ran 5.43/272.72 to qualify #10. He lost to Chuck Etchells in the first round. At the seventh NHRA race of the '92 season, he was in Ohio for the Springnationals where a 5.40/256.04 qualified #7. He picked up to a 5.33 at 255.97 to beat Jerry Caminito's 5.59/252 in the first round, but in the second round, he lost to Cruz Pedregon. He made the trip up north for the NHRA Grandnationals at the end of June. He qualified #7 with a 5.44/267.45 and a first-round 5.55/249.03 beat a tire smoking Gary Densham. Once again, he lost to Pedregon in the second round. Tom's 5.46/256.04 finished second best to Cruz's 5.39/274. This started to become routine when at Englishtown for the NHRA Mopar Parts Nationals, he qualified #8 with a 5.33/264.62 and in round one, beat Whit Bazemore's 5.56/263 with a 5.36/258.32. But once again in round two for the third straight race he came up against Pedregon. This time Hoover lost oil pressure on the line and shut off giving Cruz a solo into the semifinals. At Denver in the middle of July for the NHRA Mile High Nationals, Tom again made it into the second round. He qualified #6 with a 5.44/257.28 and then improved to a 5.37/265.56 in the first round, while beating Norm Wilding. But in the second round, his 5.57/229.06 lost to Al Hofmann's 5.41/262.
Submitted by Ron Howard, Last updated on Saturday, August 14, 2021, 06:03:47 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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"Pioneer" Owned by Tom Hoover from Maple Grove, Minnesota USA Crew Chief: George Hoover
'91 Dodge Daytona by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.146 at NHRA Pomona CA 10/30/93         1/4 Mile MPH: 291.35 at NHRA Pomona CA 10/30/93
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 80.74, MPH 83.03    Entry is 0.95296 times average ET and 1.06441 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1993 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.987 ET, 300.40 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.920 ET, 193.96 MPH   
1993 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.400 ET, 273.72 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.116 ET, 192.00 MPH
1993 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.900 ET, 250.52 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.446 ET, 178.01 MPH
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Notes: Hoover started his season at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, where his 5.22/277.69 qualified #7. Both he and his opponent, Kenji Okazaki, smoked their tires hard in the opening round, and Hoover recovered first with an 8.45/150.72 over Kenji's 11.42. He again smoked the tires in round two and lost to Al Hofmann's 5.16/281. He qualified on the "bump" at the NHRA Arizona Nationals with a 5.73, and he lost to low qualifier Cruz Pedregon in the first round. Tom ran much better at Houston for the NHRA Supernationals, where his 5.24/252.24 qualified #7. Wyatt Radke broke against him in the first round, and Tom ran 5.91/150 to advance. In the second round, his 6.07/160 lost to Hofmann's 5.18/285. Tom had another solid season with consistent runs, elimination wins, and an event victory at the Autolite Nationals. His best times of 5.146/291.35 came at the World Finals.
Submitted by Curt Swartz, Last updated on Friday, April 1, 2022, 09:20:48 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Tom Hoover (M) from Maple Grove, Minnesota USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 520 / 6) 1993 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FE, Class: AA/FC, Div: 9
"Showtime USA" Owned by Tom Hoover from Maple Grove, Minnesota USA Crew Chief: Tom Hoover
'91 Dodge Daytona by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.564 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 258.85 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 33.93, MPH 18.59    Entry is 1.03037 times average ET and 0.94567 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1993 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.987 ET, 300.40 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.920 ET, 193.96 MPH   
1993 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.400 ET, 273.72 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.116 ET, 192.00 MPH
1993 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.900 ET, 250.52 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.446 ET, 178.01 MPH
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Notes: Run in England.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Friday, November 16, 2012, 10:29:41 PM by Mike Sopko. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Handout, Bob Alberty Jr. Collection Tom Hoover (M) from Maple Grove, Minnesota USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 520 / 5) 1994 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 5
"Pioneer" Owned by Tom Hoover from Maple Grove, Minnesota USA Crew Chief: George Hoover
'91 Dodge Daytona by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.086 at NHRA Ennis TX 10/16/94         1/4 Mile MPH: 297.42 at NHRA Topeka KS 10/01/94
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 81.80, MPH 84.79    Entry is 0.95190 times average ET and 1.05289 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: 4.939 ET, 303.95 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1994 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.343 ET, 282.48 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1994 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.843 ET, 258.31 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Hoover started the season at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals where he qualified on the "bump" for the sixteen-car field with a 5.38/244.03. He lost to low qualifier Cruz Pedregon in the first round. Tom stepped up to a career best (to this point) 5.12 at 277.77 to qualify #4 at the NHRA Quality Care Arizona Nationals. He beat Richard Hartman's 5.36/284 in the first round, with a 5.25/231.48. But in round two he again lost to Pedregon.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, 12:14:59 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Tom Hoover (M) from Maple Grove, Minnesota USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 35) 1994 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TA, Class: TF, Div: 8
"RPS Promotions" Owned by RPS Promotions from Sydney, New South Wales Australia Crew Chief: RPS Promotions
'89 Dragster by Dave Uyehara | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.066 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 284.99 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 1994 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 46.37, MPH 50.62    Entry is 1.00736 times average ET and 1.00130 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: Booked on Australian tour.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, April 18, 2010, 09:16:59 PM by Super Crew.
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James Morgan Tom Hoover (M) from Maple Grove, Minnesota USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 520 ) 1995 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 5
"Pioneer" Owned by Tom Hoover from Maple Grove, Minnesota USA Crew Chief: George Hoover
'95 Dodge Avenger by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.130 at NHRA Ennis TX 10/14/95         1/4 Mile MPH: 287.90 at NHRA Phoenix AZ 2/19/95
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 1995 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 74.80, MPH 61.31    Entry is 0.96465 times average ET and 1.01919 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
1995 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.939 ET, 306.43 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1995 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.318 ET, 282.48 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1995 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.818 ET, 258.31 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Tom failed to qualify at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, where he was the sixth alternate at 5.59/247.45. He did much better at the NHRA Arizona Nationals, where his 5.39/255.68 qualified #14. He improved to 5.24/287.90 to upset Cruz Pedregon's 5.34/287 in the first round. He then ran 5.29/258.62 to defeat Wyatt Radke in round two. In the semi-final, he ran his best time of the weekend, where his 5.23/276.32 took out Jim Epler. That put him in his first NHRA final since the '93 Autolite Nationals. Unfortunately, he slowed to 5.40/238.28 in the final and lost to John Force's 5.05/298. Houston was not a good race for Hoover. His 5.59/219.94 qualified on the "bump," and in the first round, his 5.86/178.11 fell to low qualifier Mark Oswald's 5.15/297. He stepped it up at Gainesville for the NHRA Gatornationals, where he qualified #5 with a 5.22/256.33. A 5.43/234.98 beat Gordie Bonin's 5.55/227 in the first round. He then lost to Whit Bazemore in round two. Shortly after that, he raced at Rockingham for the NHRA Winston Invitational. This was just an eight-car field; his 5.47/228.60 qualified last. He lost to low qualifier Pedregon in the first round. He was again on the "bump" at Atlanta for the NHRA Southern Nationals with a 5.56/241.02. Being last on the qualifying sheet always forced you to run the low qualifier in the first round. That did not help Hoover, as in the first round, his 5.30/257.43 lost to eventual winner Force's 5.15/262. He managed to qualify #13 at Memphis for the NHRA Mid-South Nationals with a 5.38/231.30, but he still got beat in the first round, this time by Al Hofmann.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Tom Hoover (M) from Maple Grove, Minnesota USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 35) 1995 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TA, Class: TF, Div: 8
"Winfield Racing" Owned by Jim Read from Sydney, New South Wales Australia Crew Chief: Jim Read
'94 Dragster by Brad Hadman | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi 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 1995 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
1995 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.660 ET, 314.46 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.440 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1995 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.029 ET, 284.62 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.460 ET, 0.00 MPH
1995 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.529 ET, 258.88 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.790 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Drove for Jim Read in Australia.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, November 26, 2006, 10:54:47 PM by Super Crew.
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© Rick Howard Tom Hoover (M) from Maple Grove, Minnesota USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 520 ) 1996 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 5
"Pioneer Showtime" Owned by Tom Hoover from Maple Grove, Minnesota USA Crew Chief: George Hoover
'95 Dodge Avenger by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.098 at NHRA Ennis TX 10/13/96         1/4 Mile MPH: 285.08 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/01/96
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 69.08, MPH 51.12    Entry is 0.97532 times average ET and 1.00221 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: 4.889 ET, 312.60 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1996 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.227 ET, 284.45 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1996 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.727 ET, 259.62 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Hoover qualified #13 at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals with a 5.485/246.84. Unfortunately, the car broke against Whit Bazemore in the first round. At the NHRA Arizona Nationals held near the end of February, his 5.425/239.68 qualified on the "bump." In the opening round, he lost to low qualifier and eventual winner John Force, 5.12/295 to a 10-second shutoff. He had an eventful weekend at Gainesville in March. During qualifying, the car went into a wheelstand, and the body fell off the chassis. The chassis returned to the track, but the body was damaged. He mounted another one and ran 5.185/280.63 to qualify #10. After all that work, Hoover smoked the tires to 6.044/163.01 in a losing effort against Del Worsham in the first round. Seventeen fuel FCs showed up at Houston for the NHRA Slick 50 Nationals, and Tom qualified #9 at 5.177/269.94. More problems in round one saw Hoover and his opponent, Kenji Okazaki, both overpower the track and smoke the tires. When Hoover saw Kenji's tire smoke, he hammered it again, and the front end came up. The body once again flew off, landing right side up this time. When the chassis hit the pavement, it broke a Heim joint, and Hoover had no steering. He hit the wall, scraping along it for quite a short distance. Kenji won with a 10-second pass, and Tom was disqualified. The NHRA Winston Invitational saw Hoover have more of a "normal" weekend. He qualified on the "bump" for the eight-car field and lost to low qualifier Force in the first round. NHRA Atlanta only had 16 cars show up, and qualifiers 13/16 were all over 10 seconds! Tom was #13 at 10.389/82.92. He lost to Mark Oswald in round one, 5.75/259 to 9.805/87.22. He qualified on the bump at NHRA Richmond with a 5.440/237.96 but lost to Force in round one, 5.040/297 to 5.962/165.68. He again benefitted from a 16-car field in Englishtown, and his 8.413/99.55 was #15. Tom lost to Al Hoffmann in round one, 5.14/297 to another abysmal run of 11.006/79.82. Only Jerry Caminito's 9.62 first alternate effort allowed Tom's 8.297/102.31 into the field in Columbus. Again, he suffered significant issues in round one and lost to Force, 5.02/304 to 10.565/84.01. Tom improved somewhat by Memphis, qualifying #10 at 5.350/256.77. He surprised Al Hoffmann in round one, 7.216/125.54 to an 8.73/87. Gremlins crept back in by round two, and Cruz Pedregon won easily, 5.24/293 to 8.932/95.79. Tom also had a solid qualifying effort at Topeka Spring, going 5.239/268.89 for #12. He beat Tim Wilkerson in round one, running 5.395/210.52 when Tim Broke. Hoffmann got to him in round two, however, 6.39/163 to Tom's troubled 13.111/72.63. Tom qualified #11 up on the mountain in Denver, going 5.369/255.39. He lost to Gary Densham in round one, 5.30/288 to 7.915/104.93. In Sonoma, Tom went 5.245/257.87 for #13 on the qualifying sheet. He actually made a representative run in round one, but his 5.551/210.72 lost to Hofmann's 5.09/305. Tom was the first alternate in Seattle at 9.266/88.98 but qualified #10 at Brainerd at 5.217/269.20. He again lost a step in round one, falling to Tony Pedregon, 5.20/297 to 6.362/146.48. At Indy, Tom qualified 15th at 5.180/285.08. He lost a close one to Tony Pedregon in round one. 5.01/306 to 5.109/283.64. Tom did not qualify for the Big Bud Shootout race within a race at Indy. He was the first alternate at Maple Grove at 5.770/188.12 but qualified #14 at Topeka Fall at 5.142/243.96. Tom lost to Cruz Pedregon in round one, 5.16/301 to 10.215/84.76. At Ennis, Tom stepped up to 5.111/281.16 for the #8 spot, his best qualifying spot of the year. He kept it going in round one, too, hitting 5.098/278.29 to take out Dean Skuza's 5.23/267. His off-pace 7.983/105.93 lost to Tony Pedregon's 5.06/301 in round two. Tom wrapped up the year with a #13 qualifying spot at the Winston Finals, going 5.166/256.62. A 12.040-83.13 lost to nemesis Al Hoffman's 5.43/204 in round one. Tom was one of the most consistent funny car racers in history, with solid times nearly every year. I would love to know what happened to him in 1996. Bad clutch discs, perhaps? It was a brutal year for one of the nicest guys on the circuit. Rick Howard photo from 1996 US Nats, Indy.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, July 18, 2022, 11:03:37 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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© Rick Howard Tom Hoover (M) from Maple Grove, Minnesota USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 520 ) 1997 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 5
"Pioneer Showtime" Owned by Tom Hoover from Maple Grove, Minnesota USA Crew Chief: Cory Lee
'95 Dodge Avenger by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.011 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/01/97         1/4 Mile MPH: 308.11 at NHRA Brainerd MN 8/97
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 76.62, MPH 85.39    Entry is 0.97301 times average ET and 1.06223 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: 4.889 ET, 315.56 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.621 ET, 225.84 MPH   
1997 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.150 ET, 290.06 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.690 ET, 222.00 MPH
1997 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.650 ET, 264.39 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.020 ET, 203.78 MPH
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Notes: Rick Howard photo of Funny Car Final Round at the 1997 NHRA Pontiac excitement Nats, Columbus. Qualified on the bump (16th) with a 5.56- 249.65. Upset pole-sitter Randy Anderson, Cruz Pedregon (with an improved 5.47), Del Worsham (no-show for semis), and finally Whit Bazemore with a better yet 5.34 at 270.35 to cap off a "storybook" race. Coming off open-heart surgery just two months before Columbus and returning to competition just two weeks before this event. It was his 5th overall NHRA Funny Car title and first since Sonoma 1993.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, August 28, 2021, 01:28:53 PM by Rick Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Photog Web 		Tom Hoover (M) from Maple Grove, Minnesota USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 520 ) 1998 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 5
"Pioneer" Owned by Tom Hoover from Maple Grove, Minnesota USA Crew Chief: Cory Lee
'95 Dodge Avenger by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.936 at NHRA Ennis TX 10/24/98         1/4 Mile MPH: 300.00 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/06/98
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 79.47, MPH 64.69    Entry is 0.95845 times average ET and 1.03427 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: 4.787 ET, 323.89 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.621 ET, 225.84 MPH   
1998 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.150 ET, 290.06 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.690 ET, 222.00 MPH
1998 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.650 ET, 264.39 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.020 ET, 203.78 MPH
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Notes: Tom qualified #15 at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals with a 5.66/212.86. In the opening round of eliminations, he shut off with tire shake against John Force, who advanced with a 4.98/308. He qualified #7 at the NHRA Arizona Nationals with a 5.22/264.23. An even better 5.16/294.40 in the opening round fell to Whit Bazemore's 5.05/308. Tom was the sixteenth and final member of the Castrol Four Second Club on October 23, 1998, with a 4.938 in Ennis. Then bettered that with a 4.936 at the same race. | Ran 5.89 at AHRA Spokane in August. Won round two over Wyatt Radke, but we don't have other details yet.
Submitted by Gena White, Last updated on Sunday, August 20, 2023, 11:27:36 PM by Super Crew. Approved by Super Crew.

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