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© Ted Pappacena
Photog Web 		Bill Jenkins (M) from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 100 ) 1969 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 1
"Grumpy's Toy IV" Owned by Bill Jenkins from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Bill Jenkins
'68 Chevrolet Camaro by Factory | Powered by Carbureted Gas 430 Chevrolet by Jenkins Competition with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 9.840 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 138.03 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 100.0, MPH 100.0    Entry is 0.92394 times average ET and 1.06283 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: 9.840 ET, 138.03 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 6.655 ET, 104.00 MPH   
1969 Average: 1/4 Mile: 10.650 ET, 129.87 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.988 ET, 98.80 MPH
1969 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 11.460 ET, 120.69 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 7.321 ET, 94.31 MPH
Racer's Web Site | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: His former '68 396/325 SS/C car. Won Bristol Spring Nationals at 10.28 at 130.72. - JB | General Kinetics cams ad said he won the experimental Super Stock title at the Super Stock Magazine Nats at York, Pa., at 9.94/138.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, October 21, 2023, 02:54:56 PM by John Bockelman.
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Tom Schiltz Bill Jenkins (M) from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 100 ) 1970 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 1
"Grumpy's Toy IV" Owned by Bill Jenkins from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Bill Jenkins
'68 Chevrolet Camaro by Factory | Powered by Carbureted Gas 430 Chevrolet by Jenkins Competition with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 9.807 at NHRA Gainesville FL 2/14/70         1/4 Mile MPH: 140.62 at NHRA Gainesville FL 2/14/70
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 95.03, MPH 81.58    Entry is 0.94571 times average ET and 1.04940 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: 9.745 ET, 144.48 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 6.370 ET, 108.50 MPH   
1970 Average: 1/4 Mile: 10.370 ET, 134.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.465 ET, 103.00 MPH
1970 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 10.995 ET, 126.38 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.795 ET, 98.00 MPH
Racer's Web Site | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: His former '68 396/325 SS/C car. The car ran 9.98/139.53 National Records at Winternationals and 9.807/140.62 at the Gatornationals. Bill won both events. - JB | One of several cars raced by Jenkins. Bill ran 9.89 at OCIR. The best NHRA speed was 140.62.
Submitted by Mike Gagnon, Last updated on Saturday, September 18, 2021, 02:13:41 AM by John Bockelman.
57827

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Ray English Collection
Photog Web 		Bill Jenkins (M) from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 100 ) 1970 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 1
"Grumpy's Toy VI" Owned by Bill Jenkins from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Bill Jenkins
'69 Chevrolet Camaro by Factory | Powered by Carbureted Gas 430 Chevrolet by Jenkins Competition with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 9.912 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/06/70         1/4 Mile MPH: 138.88 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 86.63, MPH 73.28    Entry is 0.95583 times average ET and 1.03642 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: 9.745 ET, 144.48 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 6.370 ET, 108.50 MPH   
1970 Average: 1/4 Mile: 10.370 ET, 134.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.465 ET, 103.00 MPH
1970 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 10.995 ET, 126.38 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.795 ET, 98.00 MPH
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Notes: Former S/S. Photo from Maple Grove PA 1970. Can-Am block. Grump definitely had this car at Ontario, but did he start racing it as soon as Indy? We are listing it that way. He qualified #2 there but broke on the burnout against Dave Strickler in round one.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, September 18, 2021, 02:19:47 AM by John Bockelman.
57828

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Tom Schiltz Bill Jenkins (M) from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 100 ) 1970 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 1
"Grumpy's Toy VII" Owned by Bill Jenkins from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Bill Jenkins
'70 Chevrolet Camaro by Factory | Powered by Carbureted Gas 430 Chevrolet by Jenkins Competition with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 10.130 at NHRA Dallas TX 6/14/70         1/4 Mile MPH: 136.36 at NHRA Dallas TX 6/14/70
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 69.20, MPH 61.26    Entry is 0.97686 times average ET and 1.01761 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: 9.745 ET, 144.48 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 6.370 ET, 108.50 MPH   
1970 Average: 1/4 Mile: 10.370 ET, 134.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.465 ET, 103.00 MPH
1970 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 10.995 ET, 126.38 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.795 ET, 98.00 MPH
Racer's Web Site | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: This car GT VII was a show car only and was not raced. But the NHRA qualifying lists show that Bill raced a 1970 Camaro at Dallas Spring. Is that correct? He was back in the 1968 car by the York Summernationals.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, September 18, 2021, 02:16:33 AM by Danny White.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Bill Jenkins (M) from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 668 ) 1970 - Category: SPORTSMAN, Type: HN, Class: B/G, Div: 1
"Grumpy's Toy IV" Owned by Bill Jenkins from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Bill Jenkins
'68 Chevrolet Camaro by Factory | Powered by Carbureted Gas 430 Chevrolet by Jenkins Competition with 4 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 1970 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
1970 Records: 1/4 Mile: 9.290 ET, 155.97 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1970 Average: 1/4 Mile: 10.340 ET, 134.24 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1970 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 11.390 ET, 121.86 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
Racer's Web Site | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, September 18, 2021, 02:20:11 AM by Danny White.
57830

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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Bill Jenkins (M) from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 100 ) 1971 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 6
"Coe & Smith" Owned by Bill Coe & Smith from Eugene, Oregon USA Crew Chief: Bill Coe & Smith
'70 Plymouth Duster by Factory | Powered by Carbureted Gas 426 Chrysler Hemi by Vanke - Mullens with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 10.126 at NHRA Ontario CA 11/20/71         1/4 Mile MPH: 140.40 at NHRA Ontario CA 11/20/71
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 52.59, MPH 68.75    Entry is 0.99656 times average ET and 1.02497 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: 9.485 ET, 146.10 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 6.180 ET, 115.08 MPH   
1971 Average: 1/4 Mile: 10.161 ET, 136.98 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.465 ET, 109.33 MPH
1971 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 10.837 ET, 128.44 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.795 ET, 104.02 MPH
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Notes: Bill drove this car for kicks at NHRA Ontario. He qualified #21 for Coe, who took over driving in elminations (losing in round one, to Herb McCandless. Jenkins qualifying time was 10.126/140.40.
Submitted by Mike Gagnon, Last updated on Sunday, January 2, 2022, 04:21:15 PM by John Bockelman.
57831

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Photog Web 		Bill Jenkins (M) from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 100 ) 1971 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 1
"Grumpy's Toy VIII" Owned by Bill Jenkins from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Bill Jenkins
'71 Chevrolet Camaro by Factory | Powered by Carbureted Gas 430 Chevrolet by Jenkins Competition with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 9.777 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/05/71         1/4 Mile MPH: 140.84 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 78.40, MPH 71.16    Entry is 0.96221 times average ET and 1.02818 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: 9.485 ET, 146.10 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 6.180 ET, 115.08 MPH   
1971 Average: 1/4 Mile: 10.161 ET, 136.98 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.465 ET, 109.33 MPH
1971 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 10.837 ET, 128.44 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.795 ET, 104.02 MPH
Racer's Web Site | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Bill debuted the new Camaro at Englishtown, qualifying #10 at 9.838/138.46. He beat Rich LaMont in round one, 9.86 to 11.96, but lost to Don Nicholson in round two, 9.64 to another 9.86. At Indy, Bill qualified #10 at 9.777/140.84, but he was shocked by Hubert Platt in round one, 9.85 to 9.96. Bill also ran 9.80 at York with this car. That was his last national event in his own car, but he qualified Bill Coe's Duster at Ontario (and then Coe drove during eliminations).
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, January 2, 2022, 04:12:50 PM by John Bockelman.
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© Tom Kasch Bill Jenkins (M) from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 100 ) 1971 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 1
"Grumpy's Toy VII" Owned by Bill Jenkins from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Bill Jenkins
'69 Chevrolet Camaro by Factory | Powered by Carbureted Gas 430 Chevrolet by Jenkins Competition with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 9.770 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/20/71         1/4 Mile MPH: 141.95 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/20/71
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 78.91, MPH 77.24    Entry is 0.96152 times average ET and 1.03628 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: 9.485 ET, 146.10 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 6.180 ET, 115.08 MPH   
1971 Average: 1/4 Mile: 10.161 ET, 136.98 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.465 ET, 109.33 MPH
1971 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 10.837 ET, 128.44 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.795 ET, 104.02 MPH
Racer's Web Site | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Bill qualified #13 at Pomona at 10.074/138.67. In round one, he beat Eddie Schartman, 10.21 to 10.48. He ran 9.97 to beat Reid Whisnant in round two, but lost to Ronnie Sox in round three, 9.89/141 to 10.03/138.24. Bill qualified #10 at Gainesville at 9.770/141.95. Don Carlton defeated him in round one, 9.69/141 to 9.94/139.91. Bill's next NHRA national event was the Summernationals, where he brought out his new 1971 Camaro.rnrnBill also ran 10.20 in testing the small block for 1972.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, January 2, 2022, 04:26:38 PM by Danny White.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Bill Jenkins (M) from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 100 ) 1971 - Category: PS-MOUNTAIN, Type: UN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 1
"Grumpy's Toy VII" Owned by Bill Jenkins from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Bill Jenkins
'69 Chevrolet Camaro by Factory | Powered by Carbureted Gas 494 Chevrolet by Jenkins Competition with 4 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 1971 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
1971 Records: 1/4 Mile: 9.260 ET, 149.76 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1971 Average: 1/4 Mile: 9.580 ET, 141.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1971 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 10.080 ET, 134.01 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
Racer's Web Site | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Former S/S.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, November 20, 2010, 09:35:41 PM by John Bockelman.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Bill Jenkins (M) from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 100 ) 1971 - Category: PS-MOUNTAIN, Type: UN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 1
"Grumpy's Toy III" Owned by Bill Jenkins from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Bill Jenkins
'71 Chevrolet Camaro by Factory | Powered by Carbureted Gas 494 Chevrolet by Jenkins Competition with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 9.260 at Florida 1971         1/4 Mile MPH: 141.00 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 1971 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 100.0, MPH 50.00    Entry is 0.96660 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
1971 Records: 1/4 Mile: 9.260 ET, 149.76 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1971 Average: 1/4 Mile: 9.580 ET, 141.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1971 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 10.080 ET, 134.01 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
Racer's Web Site | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Ran this amazing 9.26 in a Florida match race against Dyno Don Nicholson.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, January 2, 2022, 04:21:58 PM by Danny White.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Bill Jenkins (M) from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 100 ) 1972 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 3
"Akron Arlen Vanke" Owned by Arlen Vanke from Akron, Ohio USA Crew Chief: Arlen Vanke
'71 Plymouth Duster by Factory | Powered by Carbureted Gas 426 Chrysler Hemi with 4 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 1972 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
1972 Records: 1/4 Mile: 9.255 ET, 149.50 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 6.180 ET, 115.08 MPH   
1972 Average: 1/4 Mile: 9.940 ET, 139.53 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.465 ET, 109.33 MPH
1972 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 10.625 ET, 130.53 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.795 ET, 104.02 MPH
Racer's Web Site | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: We need to confirm that Bill drove this car in 1972. Definitely drove it at the 71 Finals.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, November 20, 2010, 12:28:41 AM by John Bockelman.
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Handout, Dave Doctrow Collection Bill Jenkins (M) from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 100 ) 1972 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 1
"Grumpy's Toy IX" Owned by Bill Jenkins from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Bill Jenkins
'72 Chevrolet Vega by SRD Race Cars | Powered by Carbureted Gas 331 Chevrolet by Jenkins Competition with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 9.340 at NHRA Ontario CA 11/18/72         1/4 Mile MPH: 149.00 at IHRA Leicester NY 7/23/72
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 93.79, MPH 97.48    Entry is 0.93964 times average ET and 1.06787 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: 9.255 ET, 149.50 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 6.180 ET, 115.08 MPH   
1972 Average: 1/4 Mile: 9.940 ET, 139.53 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.465 ET, 109.33 MPH
1972 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 10.625 ET, 130.53 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.795 ET, 104.02 MPH
Racer's Web Site | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: The car that revolutionized Pro Stock racing. In addition to NHRA wins, won Bristol Springs at 9.56 at 143.31. Low qualifier, Low ET, Top Speed, and winner at Tulsa PRA race at 9.395/146.57. Then wrapped up with a win at World Finals at 9.340/148.02 (but had to holeshot Bob Glidden in the final 9.381 to 9.379). The 9.340/148.02 were Bill’s best NHRA national event times. He did run 149.00 at the IHRA Empire Nationals. NHRA record holder at 9.42/147.63. Ran 9.77 and won the NHRA World Finals at Amarillo. Ran 9.44 at NHRA Gatornationals, Gainesville. Ran 9.47 at Grandnationals. Won NHRA Winternationals in debut. Ran 9.37 at New England. | This car changed Pro Stock forever. Before this Vega was built, Pro Stock cars were built around stock cars with the frame that came with the car. Even Bill probably didn't realize how stout this combination was. It started out innocently enough when he showed up at Pomona for the Winternationals. He ran a 9.90 to qualify #17 in the 32-car field. There were 13 Mopars and 3 Fords that qualified ahead of him. In the first round, he faced low qualifier Stuart McDade in Billy Stepp's car. Jenkins had fooled around with the jets in the carburetors before eliminations. In the race with Stuart, Bill put the mighty Mopar on the trailer with a 9.63/142.18 to Stuart's 9.75/142. The Chevy fans were screaming. It had been almost two years since a Chevy had won an NHRA National event. In the second round, he beat Bill Bagshaw with a 9.62 and again the fans went wild cheering on the Vega. NHRA had a new superstar. The Mopar brass were not liking it. In round three, a 9.73/136.57 beat Melvin Yow. In the semifinals, Bill came up against Chrysler's in-house car, "The Mopar Missile," driven by Don Carlton. Jenkins' 9.68/140.18 thumped Carlton's 9.82/141. Chevy fans went nuts. Only one more Mopar to beat for the title. In the final, he ran Don Grotheer. Don ran a good 9.82/141, but Jenkins took the win with a 9.68/140.18. The Vega breezed through tech at the Gatornationals. It was said that Bill could have cut the roof off and run as a convertible and NHRA would've said OK because of the fans flocking to the races to see him run. The same tech guys flunked a Maverick for having Comet taillights. So, Bill rips off a 9.44/144.69 (Low ET & Top Speed) in qualifying #1. That was the quickest ever time in NHRA legal pro stock. As good as he was running, he wasn't even around for the semifinals. A first-round 9.62/141.95 beat Herb McCandless' 9.75/141, but in round two, the little Vega's tires broke loose and his 9.77/141.06 lost to Reid Whisnant's 9.63/140. Later in March, he faced off against Ronnie Sox at LaPlace. Jenkins lost the match, winning just the second race while Sox won the other two. Sox beat Jenkins again at the AHRA Pro-Am Championships at West Palm Beach. This time, Ronnie got him in the semifinals. Shortly after that, Bill was at Bluegrass Raceway for a best of three match against McDade. Jenkins won all three races with a best of 9.58/143.31. Near the end of April, he was at Englishtown for an eight-car show. It was rained out after the first-round, but Bill did beat Bobby Yowell with a 9.58/144.92 which was Low ET and Top Speed. He then went to Capitol Raceway for a USRT race. The cars were run under NHRA weights, but rosin was allowed. Jenkins ran 9.54 during qualifying and in the race for the first place honors, he beat Sox's 9.38/144 in the semifinals with a quick-leaving 9.42/146.10. He faced Dick Landy in the final and the Vega's 9.47/145.29 just nipped Landy's Challenger at 9.48/144. On May 28, he was at the New England National Open where he reset the NHRA Pro Stock record to 9.42. He won the race with a 9.50/143.08 in the final. At Columbus for the NHRA Springnationals, “Grumpy" qualified #1 with a 9.65. Carlton was close behind at 9.66. Only one Camaro (Bruce Walker) qualified in the field and Bill's 9.77/141 beat it in the first round. He set Low ET in round two where his 9.62/143.08 stopped Mike Fons' 9.77. The two Pro Stock kingpins, Jenkins and Sox, met in the semifinals. Bill’s 9.63/143.31 turned back Ronnie's 9.66/142. Once again, Bill faced Grotheer in a NHRA National event final, and once again, the results were the same. Bill’s 9.67/143.63 easily took the win over Don's 9.79/141. Jenkins didn't race at the IHRA events, but he made an exception to run at Bristol for the IHRA Springnationals. He qualified #1 with a 9.74, but Sox was breathing down his neck with his new Duster that qualified #2 also at 9.74. But Jenkins just got quicker during eliminations. An opening round 9.68/144.00 beat Reid Whisnant. In round two, his 9.68/141.50 advanced when Fons fouled against him. In the semifinal, McCandless' 9.77 lost to the Vega's 9.63/142.85. He faced Butch Leal in the final. Leal was a strong runner in Pro Stock competition in '72 and if it wasn't for Jenkins domination, Leal would have had the car to beat. Butch had gotten around a fouling Sox in the other semifinal race. But Leal's times were at least a tenth off of Jenkins’ pace here and it showed in the final, where Bill set Low ET with a 9.56/143.31 to win over Leal's 9.75/141. In July, Bill was at York US 30 for another USRT race. He ran 9.51/143.76 to qualify for first place honors. But in the semifinal race between him and Sox, Bill got beat. Ronnie’s 9.40/145 beat the Vega's 9.43/142.40. Seeing Bill lose as '72 went on was rare. Another victory came over a 32-car field at Englishtown for the NHRA Summernationals. Bill qualified #1 with a 9.50/144.46. He dropped that a tenth in the first round, where his 9.40/144.69 (Low ET and Top Speed) beat Wally Booth's new Gremlin at 9.82. A round two 9.52/137 beat Whisnant's 9.72 and in round three, his 9.41/144.69 beat Fons' 9.50/144. He had two more Mopars he go. In the semifinals, McCandless went into a huge wheelstand while Bill advanced with a 9.46/144.46 and in the final, he was up against Landy. Dick lost a wheel on his Challenger and Jenkins ran 9.48/144.23 for yet another win. No other car at Englishtown had run a 9.4; the closest was Fons' 9.50. Bill had had so much fun at Bristol that he decided to run another IHRA race. So, he won the Empire Nationals on July 23. He was really running well. His 9.43/148.54 qualified #1. A first-round 9.37/146.34 stopped Arlen Vanke and in the semifinals, his 9.44/148.27 beat Carlton. It was another good-old Sox vs. Jenkins final. But there was no stopping the "Grump" on this day as his 9.38/149.00 claimed the victory over Sox's 9.42/146. He lost to McCandless in the final of the USRT race at Englishtown early in August, but that was a minor setback as he went to Canada for the NHRA Grandnationals and dominated that event. His low qualifying 9.41/146 was over two tenths quicker than the second qualifier. After an easy first-round win, he beat Booth in round two with a 9.42/144.23. A semifinal 9.47/143.31 stopped Ron Hutter's similar Vega at 9.68/139. Larry Breaux was his final round victim and Larry fouled so Jenkins got the victory with a 9.47. No other car at the race was able to run below 9.63.
Submitted by Mike Gagnon, Last updated on Thursday, March 19, 2020, 12:26:47 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Handout, Dave Doctrow Collection Bill Jenkins (M) from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 100 ) 1972 - Category: PS-MOUNTAIN, Type: UN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 1
"Grumpy's Toy IX" Owned by Bill Jenkins from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Bill Jenkins
'72 Chevrolet Vega by SRD Race Cars | Powered by Carbureted Gas 354 Chevrolet by Jenkins Competition with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 9.080 at Testing 1972         1/4 Mile MPH: 149.00 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 1972 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 88.02, MPH 83.33    Entry is 0.97112 times average ET and 1.02055 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: 8.995 ET, 150.50 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1972 Average: 1/4 Mile: 9.350 ET, 146.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1972 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.850 ET, 138.59 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: The car that revolutionized Pro Stock racing also was a terror on the match race trail. Used a bigger motor for this run and less weight. The 9.08 was done in tire testing. Confirmed 9.19 in match race trim. Also 9.31 track record at Englishtown 72.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, October 21, 2023, 02:56:11 PM by Super Crew.
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© Tom Kasch Bill Jenkins (M) from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 100 / 3) 1973 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 1
"Grumpy's Toy X" Owned by Bill Jenkins from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Bill Jenkins
'72 Chevrolet Vega by SRD Race Cars | Powered by Carbureted Gas 327 Chevrolet by Jenkins Competition with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.915 at NHRA D1 Atco NJ 1973         1/4 Mile MPH: 154.37 at NHRA D1 Atco NJ 1973
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 96.87, MPH 95.12    Entry is 0.92961 times average ET and 1.06860 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: 8.870 ET, 155.44 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 6.050 ET, 117.00 MPH   
1973 Average: 1/4 Mile: 9.590 ET, 144.46 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.353 ET, 111.15 MPH
1973 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 10.310 ET, 134.37 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.683 ET, 105.66 MPH
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Notes: This car replaced the almighty '72 car that was destroyed in a crash. Got a '74 nose in '74; raced until '75 maybe early '76. - JB | A "For Sale" ad placed by Jenkins in a late '74 drag paper advertised the availability of the '73 SRD car with or without engine/driveline for a starting price of $9,000. Jenkins said if purchased complete he would deliver the car to the new owner at a local track "in competitive trim" and conforming to '75 NHRA rules. - RT | Jenkins became the first to lose with an eight second run, 8.91 to 8.96 to Wayne Gapp. Jenkins received an invalid 8.64, 8.647, and 8.90 times at Ontario. - Danny White | Bill Jenkins would never have as successful season as he had had in '72. But having "Grumpy Jenkins" at your track was sure to draw a crowd. The '73 season was labeled the "year of the Fords" as the weight breaks favored the 351 Pinto combination. Jenkins was still tough and he was still the top Chevy in Pro Stock. He started the '73 season at Beeline Dragway in Arizona for the AHRA Winternationals. His 9.53/144.92 qualified #9 and that set up a first-round meeting with low qualifier, Ronnie Sox. Bill had quite a snooze on the line in their race as his 9.25/146.34 lost to Sox's 9.40/145. The NHRA Winternationals at Pomona was mainly remembered for the rain. It took three weekends to finally complete the race. Bill qualified #3 in the 32-car field with a 9.42/148.76. He backed up the speed for a new NHRA record. Eliminations did not go so well for the "Grump.” He beat Sonny Bryant in the opening round with a 9.54/147, but in the second round, he got out of shape against Bill Bagshaw and shut down to a 10.12/109 loss. At the NHRA Gatornationals, he qualified #4 with a 9.15/147.05. But in the opening round, his front brakes locked up and his front tire smoking 13.96 lost to Paul Blevins' 9.37/148. His team did get the award for "best appearing crew" so they didn't leave empty handed. In May, he was at National Trail for the second NHRA Division 3 race. He qualified #3 in the eight-car field with a 9.33 and in the first round, set Low ET and Top Speed with a 9.21/148.27. He lost in the semifinals. A couple of weeks later, he won the AHRA Grand American race at Dragway 42. Bill qualified #1 and he beat Arlen Vanke in the final. In June, he was at Maple Grove for the USRT event. He broke against Don Grotheer in the first round, but during qualifying, had reset both ends of the track record with a 9.14/147.78. He had won the NHRA Springnationals the year before, but the competition improved for '73. Bill "only" qualified #13 with a 9.49. Only two Vegas qualified and they were paired together in the first round. Blevins had been pushing hard to displace the "Grump" as the #1 Chevy in Pro Stock. But Bill took him down a notch here as in their race, his 9.46/145.86 put Paul's 9.51/145 back on the trailer. Unfortunately, Jenkins’ 9.48/145.63 in the second round lost to eventual winner Don Carlton's 9.45/146. Shortly after that, he was at Century 21 Raceway in Denver for the AHRA Springnationals. Only ten cars showed for the hoped for sixteen-car field. Jenkins' 9.86 qualified #2 behind Dick Landy's 9.76. These two would work their way into the final. Bill ran 9.70, 9.66 (Low ET), and 9.69. Landy’s best in eliminations was 9.67 so the final was close. But Bill fell off to a 9.87/137 and lost to Landy's 9.68/141. Things went well for Jenkins at Englishtown for the NHRA Summernationals. Almost 50 cars showed up to attempt to qualify for the 32-car field. Bill’s 9.14/150.25 qualified #2. But during eliminations, he improved by more than a tenth. An opening round 9.02/151.00 beat alternate Ron Manchester. Another 9.02/150.25 beat Wally Booth's AMC effort at 9.32/144. Sox's 9.20/147 fell to the Vega's 9.06/150.00 in round three and yet another 9.02/150.50 stopped Blevins' 9.20/148 in the semifinals. He faced the strong Mopar of Butch Leal in the final. Beside Jenkins, Leal was the only other car in the 9.0s with a 9.07 best. But Bill ran a consistent 9.02/150.25 to take the victory over Leal's 9.13/151. Jenkins' 9.02 was Low ET. Bill received a crazy 8.640 ET at the Supernationals that was in no way legit. His top NHRA national event speed was 151.77. The 3 finish number indicates the 1972 world championship in pro stock. Back then, NHRA assigned 1 and 2 to the top finishers in top fuel and pro stock.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, December 31, 2022, 11:24:46 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Bill Jenkins (M) from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 100 / 3) 1973 - Category: PS-MOUNTAIN, Type: UN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 1
"Grumpy's Toy IV" Owned by Bill Jenkins from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Bill Jenkins
'72 Chevrolet Vega by SRD Race Cars | Powered by Carbureted Gas 355 Chevrolet by Jenkins Competition with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.800 at Irwindale CA 11/73         1/4 Mile MPH: 152.28 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1973 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 82.23, MPH 59.50    Entry is 0.94726 times average ET and 1.01520 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: 8.530 ET, 162.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 124.35 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1973 Average: 1/4 Mile: 9.290 ET, 150.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 118.13 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1973 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.850 ET, 138.66 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Also 8.99/151 at Capitol Raceway 73. 3 comp number reflects the 1972 Pro Stock NHRA championship (Top Fuel and Funny Car champs had the 1 and 2 numbers).
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, December 31, 2022, 11:25:39 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Handout, Dave Doctrow Collection Bill Jenkins (M) from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 100 ) 1974 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 1
"Grumpy's Toy XI" Owned by Bill Jenkins from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Bill Jenkins
'74 Chevrolet Vega by SRD Race Cars | Powered by Carbureted Gas 331 Chevrolet by Jenkins Competition with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.850 at Phoenix AZ 1974         1/4 Mile MPH: 149.75 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/01/74
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 87.83, MPH 61.94    Entry is 0.95469 times average ET and 1.01498 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: 8.715 ET, 156.79 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.800 ET, 123.11 MPH   
1974 Average: 1/4 Mile: 9.270 ET, 147.54 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.960 ET, 118.73 MPH
1974 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.825 ET, 139.21 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.290 ET, 112.50 MPH
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Notes: First Pro Stock with struts, built by SRD. Ran 9.02/149.75 at Indy Nationals. 8.96 at Sanair. 8.78/155.17 at PRO race at NY National at 6.75#, CID (listed on Match Race list), 8.96 at Sanair 74. | Jenkins' Vega was still the top Chevy campaigner in '74. He was at Beeline for the AHRA Winternationals where he qualified #2 with an 8.90/153.32 behind Ford campaigner Bob Glidden's 8.89/154. These two would end up in the final. Bill started his march by running 8.92/153.06 to beat Larry Huff's Mopar at 9.25/149. In round two he took out Mike Fons' Mopar with an 8.93/152.80 to Mike's 9.06/149. A semifinal 8.87/153.84 stopped Wayne Gapp's 9.03/151 Pinto effort and advanced Jenkins into the final against Glidden. It was expected to be a close race as Bob had run 8.88, 8.91, and 8.94 to reach the final. Unfortunately, Bill was going to be a bit "Grumpy" after his late start coupled with an 8.85/154.01 lost to Glidden's slower 8.93/152. He had some consolation in that he set a new AHRA ET record on the run. After that, Jenkins had things go his way at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals. He qualified #3 behind the Fords of Glidden and Gapp with an 8.98/152.28. In the first round, he met Paul Blevins who was pushing hard to beat Bill as the #1 Chevy, but his off-pace 9.33/148 lost to the "Grump's" 9.05/151.77. In round two, an 8.92/152.02 beat Melvin Yow's 9.12/152. He faced Glidden in the semifinals where a Low ET of the meet 8.91 at 153.06 put the Pinto's 9.09/143 on the trailer. The final was another Ford vs. Chevy match and Bill ran 8.93/152.54 to nip Gapp's close 8.94/152. He qualified #4 at the NHRA Gatornationals with a 9.06/151.00 and in the first round, improved to 9.03/150.00 while beating Hubert Platt's 9.06/151. In the second round Bill took a nap and his 8.97/150.50 lost to Frank Iaconio's 9.12/151. Bill was driving less and less, and he hired Ken Dondero to drive at AHRA events as well as the NHRA Division 1 events. He still drove at most of his match races.
Submitted by Mike Gagnon, Last updated on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, 11:10:48 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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© Tom Kasch Bill Jenkins (M) from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 100 ) 1974 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 1
"Grumpy's Toy X" Owned by Bill Jenkins from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Bill Jenkins
'72 Chevrolet Vega by SRD Race Cars | Powered by Carbureted Gas 327 Chevrolet by Jenkins Competition with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.912 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/03/74         1/4 Mile MPH: 153.06 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/03/74
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 82.25, MPH 79.83    Entry is 0.96138 times average ET and 1.03741 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: 8.715 ET, 156.79 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.800 ET, 123.11 MPH   
1974 Average: 1/4 Mile: 9.270 ET, 147.54 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.960 ET, 118.73 MPH
1974 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.825 ET, 139.21 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.290 ET, 112.50 MPH
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Notes: Low ET 8.912 at Pomona NHRA Winternationals eliminations. Bill hit many other eights at 150 plus during the year, but these were his best times.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, October 22, 2022, 01:58:47 PM by Danny White.
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Photog Web 		Bill Jenkins (M) from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 100 ) 1974 - Category: PS-MOUNTAIN, Type: UN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 1
"Grumpy's Toy XI" Owned by Bill Jenkins from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Bill Jenkins
'74 Chevrolet Vega by SRD Race Cars | Powered by Carbureted Gas 331 Chevrolet by Jenkins Competition with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.660 at Milan MI 1974         1/4 Mile MPH: 156.79 at Milan MI 1974
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: 5.655 at Louisville KY 4/74    1/8 Mile MPH: 121.29 at Louisville KY 4/74
Entry's 1974 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 69.04, MPH 67.43    Entry is 0.99085 times average ET and 1.01812 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 100.0, MPH 50.00 Entry is 0.98433 times average ET and 1.00000 times average MPH
1974 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.530 ET, 162.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.655 ET, 125.17 MPH   
1974 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.740 ET, 154.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.745 ET, 121.29 MPH
1974 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.240 ET, 145.67 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.075 ET, 114.70 MPH
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Notes: First Pro Stock with struts, built by SRD. 8.67/155.17 at PRO race at NY National at 6.75#, CID. Photo from MIR. Eighth mile times from an Ohio Valley match race with Bob Glidden, where Bill won three straight. Ran 8.86 154.90 East Haddam CT 74. Jenkins lost two straight to Wayne Gapp at Maple Grove running 8.87 and 8.88.
Submitted by Mike Gagnon, Last updated on Friday, April 15, 2022, 10:43:25 PM by John Bockelman.
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Photog Web 		Bill Jenkins (M) from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 100 ) 1975 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 1
"Grumpy's Toy XI" Owned by Bill Jenkins from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Bill Jenkins
'74 Chevrolet Vega by SRD Race Cars | Powered by Carbureted Gas 331 Chevrolet by Jenkins Competition with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.750 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 155.44 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/01/75
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 93.46, MPH 90.38    Entry is 0.96334 times average ET and 1.04490 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: 8.700 ET, 157.03 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.650 ET, 125.00 MPH   
1975 Average: 1/4 Mile: 9.083 ET, 148.76 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.730 ET, 123.79 MPH
1975 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.583 ET, 141.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.060 ET, 117.05 MPH
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Notes: First Pro Stock with struts built by SRD. | From mid-'73 until the NHRA rulebook caught up to them at the end of the '75 season, the Fords owned Pro Stock competition. Many finals saw just two blue oval cars racing for the title. Chevy lovers had this man to root for. Jenkins was by far the strongest Chevy campaigner during this time. The '75 season was no different. He showed up at Pomona running a dry sump oiling system. In qualifying, his 8.84/154.90 was #3 behind the Fords of Wayne Gapp and Bob Glidden. Bill's opening round 8.87/155.44 beat alternate Mickey Mills' 9.25/145, and he ran 8.80/155.44 (again) in round two to beat Scott Shafiroff, who had just switched from a Chevy to a Ford. Jenkins' speed was a new NHRA record. He faced yet another Ford in the semifinals; this time, it was a low qualifier, Gapp's new four-door Maverick. Bill must have been a little concerned about the car as he fouled against him. As it turned out, Wayne had clutch problems on the run, and Jenkins probably would have won. It was also probably because of his light at Pomona that he let Larry Lombardo drive his car at the NHRA Gatornationals. Larry qualified third behind the same two Fords, and ironically, he fouled against Glidden in the semifinals. Bill was back behind the wheel for a best-of-three match race against Gapp at Cayuga. Things didn't go his way as he lost three straight with a best of 8.89/152.02. At the NHRA Springnationals, of course, Bill qualified #3 with a 9.01/150.75, but this time only Gapp's Ford was ahead of him. Dave Kanners slipped his Hornet into the #2 spot. Bill started eliminations with a 9.04/151.00 over Charlie Reed, while a second round 9.03/150.50 beat Wally Booth's 9.09/149. In the semifinals, his 9.01 beat future superstar Warren Johnson's 9.08 and moved him into the final against Roy Hill. Jenkins was the favorite as Hill qualified #16 and was at least a tenth off the pace, and it showed in the final, where the "Grump's" 8.98/152.28 got the victory over Hill's 9.16/149. Jenkins moved up a spot in qualifying at Englishtown for the NHRA Summernationals. His 8.92/152.02 was second to Gapp's 8.89/152. These two would meet in the final. Bill started by running an 8.97/152.80 over Larry Huff's 9.15. A round two 8.92/154.63 beat Johnson's 9.11/149, and in the semifinals, his 8.94/152.54 advanced when Shafiroff's Mustang II broke. Bill tried really hard in the final, as he must have left a dent in the floorboard by the gas pedal. His 8.93/154.90 (Top Speed) lost to Gapp's 8.80/154.63. He was at Maryland soon after that, for the US Pro Stock Open. Bill set Low ET in the first round, with an 8.83 that beat Pat Musi. But in round two, the car broke while beating Bob Ingles, and he was unable to return for the semifinal. He expected his new Monza to be ready for the NHRA Grandnationals, and he had sold both his Vegas. Unfortunately, the Monza was not done, and Jenkins had to skip the Grandnationals as he had no car to race. The new Monza debuted in time for the PHR Championships later in August.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, August 17, 2025, 12:27:23 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Thomas Nagy Bill Jenkins (M) from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 100 ) 1975 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 1
"Grumpy's Toy XII" Owned by Bill Jenkins from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Bill Jenkins
'75 Chevrolet Monza by SRD Race Cars | Powered by Carbureted Gas 331 Chevrolet by Jenkins Competition with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.750 at NHRA Ontario CA 10/11/75         1/4 Mile MPH: 154.90 at NHRA Ontario CA 10/11/75
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 93.46, MPH 87.11    Entry is 0.96334 times average ET and 1.04127 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: 8.700 ET, 157.03 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.650 ET, 125.00 MPH   
1975 Average: 1/4 Mile: 9.083 ET, 148.76 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.730 ET, 123.79 MPH
1975 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.583 ET, 141.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.060 ET, 117.05 MPH
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Notes: Runner up to Glidden at 75 Ontario, 8.851 to 8.854. Photo from the 1975 Popular Hot Rodding Championships, US 131 Dragway, Martin, Michigan.
Submitted by Mike Gagnon, Last updated on Monday, June 12, 2023, 11:12:40 PM by Super Crew.
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Thomas Nagy Bill Jenkins (M) from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 100 ) 1975 - Category: PS-MOUNTAIN, Type: UN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 1
"Grumpy's Toy XII" Owned by Bill Jenkins from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Bill Jenkins
'75 Chevrolet Monza by SRD Race Cars | Powered by Carbureted Gas Chevrolet by Jenkins Competition with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.620 at Atco NJ 8/75         1/4 Mile MPH: 159.50 at Atco NJ 8/75
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 57.33, MPH 65.00    Entry is 0.99366 times average ET and 1.00949 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: 8.300 ET, 163.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 5.500 ET, 137.82 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.410 ET, 125.17 MPH   
1975 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.675 ET, 158.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 5.775 ET, 130.93 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.735 ET, 121.45 MPH
1975 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.175 ET, 149.39 MPH 1000 Ft. 6.195 ET, 122.05 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.065 ET, 114.84 MPH
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Notes: Times and info from National Dragster, 8/25/75. Also ran 8.62/157 at Atco Cars Magazine race on 5/25/75. We need to confirm when Bill ran the Monza and when he ran the Vega.
Submitted by Mike Gagnon, Last updated on Monday, June 12, 2023, 11:15:09 PM by Mike Gagnon.
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Photog Web 		Bill Jenkins (M) from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 100 ) 1975 - Category: PS-MOUNTAIN, Type: UN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 1
"Grumpy's Toy XI" Owned by Bill Jenkins from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Bill Jenkins
'74 Chevrolet Vega by SRD Race Cars | Powered by Carbureted Gas 331 Chevrolet by Jenkins Competition with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.420 at Thompson OH 1975         1/4 Mile MPH: 161.14 at Thompson OH 1975
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 83.99, MPH 81.39    Entry is 0.97061 times average ET and 1.01987 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: 8.300 ET, 163.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 5.500 ET, 137.82 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.410 ET, 125.17 MPH   
1975 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.675 ET, 158.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 5.775 ET, 130.93 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.735 ET, 121.45 MPH
1975 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.175 ET, 149.39 MPH 1000 Ft. 6.195 ET, 122.05 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.065 ET, 114.84 MPH
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Notes: Bill was at Englishtown in April for the Spring Pro Stock Bonanza race. While he didn't reach the final, he did set Top Speed at 159.29. He also ran 8.72, 8.67, and 8.68. Set Thompson's track record at 8.42/161.14 at six pounds per cubic inch per Hank the Crank ad.
Submitted by Bill Pratt, Last updated on Monday, October 4, 2021, 05:45:34 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Norman Blake Bill Jenkins (M) from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 100 ) 1976 - Category: PS-MOUNTAIN, Type: UN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 1
"Grumpy's Toy XII" Owned by Bill Jenkins from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Bill Jenkins
'76 Chevrolet Monza by SRD Race Cars | Powered by Carbureted Gas 500 Chevrolet by Jenkins Competition with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.300 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 170.00 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 1976 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 76.92, MPH 100.0    Entry is 0.96737 times average ET and 1.06918 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: 8.060 ET, 170.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1976 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.580 ET, 159.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1976 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.100 ET, 149.91 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Thursday, May 2, 2019, 07:57:50 PM by John Bockelman.
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Norm Newgord, Gary Newgord Collection Bill Jenkins (M) from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 100 ) 1977 - Category: PS-MOUNTAIN, Type: UN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 1
"Grumpy's Toy XIII" Owned by Bill Jenkins from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Bill Jenkins
'77 Chevrolet Monza by SRD Race Cars | Powered by Carbureted Gas 500 Chevrolet by Jenkins Competition with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.280 at Budds Creek MD 1977         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 1977 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 68.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.97872 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
1977 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.960 ET, 174.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1977 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.460 ET, 161.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1977 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.960 ET, 152.02 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Ran as quick as 8.28 over an 8.34 by Dyno Don at MIR. We need to find out if he went quicker this year. | Bill was at Cayuga on June 1st for a best of three match against the "Gapp and Roush" Pinto. Jenkins won the match with a best of 8.40. On July 17, he was at Oswego, Illinois, where he got out of shape and crashed. He ended up with three cracked ribs due to the accident.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Friday, January 10, 2020, 10:10:09 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Bill Jenkins (M) from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 100 ) 1978 - Category: PS-MOUNTAIN, Type: UN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 1
"Locke & Agaman" Owned by Ray Locke & Bernie Agaman from Bayonne, New Jersey USA Crew Chief: Ray Locke & Bernie Agaman
'75 Chevrolet Monza by SRD Race Cars | Powered by Carbureted Gas 454 Chevrolet by Truppi - Kling Competition with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.440 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 158.73 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1978 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 52.00, MPH 37.62    Entry is 0.99764 times average ET and 0.98590 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: 7.960 ET, 174.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1978 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.460 ET, 161.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1978 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.960 ET, 152.02 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: When did the Grump hop into this car for a ride?
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, October 21, 2023, 02:55:50 PM by John Bockelman.
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Photog Web 		Bill Jenkins (M) from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 100 ) 1978 - Category: PS-MOUNTAIN, Type: UN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 1
"Grumpy's Toy XiV" Owned by Bill Jenkins from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Bill Jenkins
'77 Chevrolet Monza by SRD Race Cars | Powered by Carbureted Gas 494 Chevrolet by Jenkins Competition with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.150 at Englishtown NJ 6/21/78         1/4 Mile MPH: 166.00 at Englishtown NJ 6/21/78
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 80.99, MPH 69.23    Entry is 0.96336 times average ET and 1.03106 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: 7.960 ET, 174.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1978 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.460 ET, 161.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1978 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.960 ET, 152.02 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: On June 21, "Dyno" Don Nicholson made history at a match race against Bill Jenkins at Englishtown. Don ran the first recognized seven second time in a Pro Stock car. In the first race of the match, his 7.99/162.45 beat Jenkins' 8.38/152. "Grumpy" won the second race with a holeshot 8.15/165 beating Nicholson's 8.10/164.53. But "Dyno" came back to win the match in the last race with an 8.01/166.35 over Jenkins' 8.19/166.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Monday, December 16, 2019, 09:25:04 PM by Super Crew. Approved by Super Crew.
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Les Welch / Grant Bittner Collection Bill Jenkins (M) from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 100 ) 1979 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 1
"Grumpy's Toy XV" Owned by Bill Jenkins from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Bill Jenkins
'79 Chevrolet Camaro by SRD Race Cars | Powered by Carbureted Gas 331 Chevrolet by Jenkins Competition with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.830 at NHRA Ontario CA 10/79         1/4 Mile MPH: 153.52 at NHRA Ontario CA 10/79
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 50.00, MPH 44.97    Entry is 1.00000 times average ET and 0.99449 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: 8.430 ET, 161.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.350 ET, 129.87 MPH   
1979 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.830 ET, 154.37 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.617 ET, 123.79 MPH
1979 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.330 ET, 146.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.947 ET, 117.05 MPH
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Notes: Bill Jenkins returned to driving in '79 after having a heated argument with his driver Larry Lombardo after Larry fouled in the final against Bob Glidden at the NHRA U. S. Nationals. The two exchanged some harsh words and Jenkins let him go. His first event behind the wheel since the '76 NHRA Winternationals came at the World Finals at Ontario Motor Speedway. He qualified #9, which set up a first-round meeting against low qualifier Glidden. Bill’s 8.83/153.32 lost to eventual winner Bob’s 8.66/155.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, December 13, 2020, 01:25:15 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Norman Blake Bill Jenkins (M) from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 100 ) 1979 - Category: PS-MOUNTAIN, Type: UN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 1
"Grumpy's Toy XIV" Owned by Bill Jenkins from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Bill Jenkins
'78 Chevrolet Monza by SRD Race Cars | Powered by Carbureted Gas 494 Chevrolet by Jenkins Competition with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.970 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 166.66 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 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 98.38, MPH 61.24    Entry is 0.96372 times average ET and 1.01295 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: 7.960 ET, 174.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.400 ET, 125.17 MPH   
1979 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.270 ET, 164.53 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.630 ET, 121.45 MPH
1979 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.770 ET, 155.15 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.960 ET, 114.84 MPH
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Notes: I don't think this is the right Monza for this year? - Danny White
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Friday, March 24, 2023, 11:25:28 PM by John Bockelman.
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Photog Web 		Bill Jenkins (M) from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 100 ) 1980 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 1
"Grumpy's Toy XV" Owned by Bill Jenkins from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Bill Jenkins
'79 Chevrolet Camaro by SRD Race Cars | Powered by Carbureted Gas 355 Chevrolet by Jenkins Competition with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.450 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 158.45 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 82.30, MPH 66.44    Entry is 0.97350 times average ET and 1.01571 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: 8.324 ET, 163.45 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1980 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.680 ET, 156.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1980 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.180 ET, 147.50 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: The last car SRD built for Jenkins. Bill returned to driving after a three-year layoff. Confirmed 8.51/158 at Gainesville 3/80. Bill started his '80 season by qualifying #9 at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals with an 8.63/157.06. That set up a first-round meeting with low qualifier Kevin Rotty. Jenkins gambled on the tree and lost, fouling away an 8.65/156.52, while Rotty advanced with an 8.62/157. At the NHRA Gatornationals, he qualified #3 with an impressive 8.51 behind Bob Glidden and Lee Shepherd. Unfortunately, he lost to Don Coonce in the first round. He ran 8.60/157.61 to qualify on the "bump" for the NHRA Cajun Nationals at Baton Rouge. It was a tough eight-car show. He picked up slightly to an 8.59/156.79 in the first round, to beat Larry Johnson's late 8.58/157. In the semifinals, he had problems and shut off to 8.82/139.53 in a loss to Frank Iaconio's 8.47/159. On May 4th, he was at Englishtown for the NHRA Division 1 Opener. There, his 8.61/155.97 qualified #2 behind Iaconio's 8.55. These two would work their way to the final. Jenkins' 9.00/153.32 in the first round, beat Don Campanello's Arrow, while an 8.83/155.44 in the semifinals beat former driver Larry Lombardo's quicker 8.72/155. Facing Iaconio in the final was gonna be tough as Frank had run 8.58 and 8.51. Sure enough, Bill ran his best of eliminations at 8.73/157.06, but it was good for the runner-up spot as Frank took the victory with an 8.53/153. At Columbus for the NHRA Springnationals, Bill qualified #7 with an 8.73/153.84. He beat Morris Johnson's Vega in the first round, before losing to Iaconio in round two. He won the NHRA Division 1 race at Maryland International, stopping Iaconio in the final. Englishtown was the next stop on the NHRA circuit for the Summernationals. Jenkins qualified #8 with an 8.65/155.17. He ran 8.68/155.97 in the first round, over Coonce, but an 8.67/156.25 in round two could not beat his opponent's 8.64/157. He then went to Maryland International for the US Pro Stock Open, where he finished runner-up to Shepherd at the eight-car show. Another runner-up finish came at Maple Grove for the NHRA Division 1 race. His 8.77/153.58 in the final lost to Iaconio's 8.58/156. He was in Canada for the NHRA Grandnationals on August 9th. It was an eight-car field, and Bill's 8.74/154.63 qualified on the "bump." The race was postponed by rain, and Bill didn't return. His next stop was at Martin, Michigan, for the PHR Championships. An 8.72 qualified #7. He lost to Jim Kinnett's Volare in the first round. The NHRA Division 1 final was held at New England on August 17. Jenkins qualified #5 for the show with an 8.74/154.37. That set up a first-round meeting with low qualifier Iaconio, who Bill had been having a tough time getting around. Bill took a shot and fouled, slowing to 9.01 while Frank advanced with an 8.60/157. Things went well at Indianapolis for the NHRA US Nationals. Bill ran 8.62/155.44 to qualify #8. A first-round 8.68/155.17 beat Roy Hill's 8.74/158, and in round two, he showed he could still drive as his holeshot-aided 8.65/155.17 beat Andy Mannarino's quicker 8.52/157. Bill's fun came to an end in the semifinals, where eventual winner Shepherd ran 8.54/158 to beat his 8.61/155.44.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, July 22, 2021, 12:01:10 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Photog Web 		Bill Jenkins (M) from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 100 ) 1980 - Category: PS-MOUNTAIN, Type: UN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 1
"Grumpy's Toy XV" Owned by Bill Jenkins from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Bill Jenkins
'79 Chevrolet Camaro by SRD Race Cars | Powered by Carbureted Gas 500 Chevrolet by Jenkins Competition with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.140 at East Haddam CT 7/80         1/4 Mile MPH: 167.91 at East Haddam CT 7/80
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 58.22, MPH 63.08    Entry is 0.99232 times average ET and 1.01764 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: 7.820 ET, 176.12 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.230 ET, 130.00 MPH   
1980 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.203 ET, 165.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.345 ET, 123.50 MPH
1980 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.703 ET, 155.52 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.675 ET, 116.32 MPH
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Notes: Photo from MIR. The last car SRD built for Bill Jenkins. Also ran 8.21 at Englishtown 4/80.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, 06:28:23 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Bill Jenkins (M) from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 100 ) 1980 - Category: PS-MOUNTAIN, Type: UN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 1
"Grumpy's Toy XIV" Owned by Bill Jenkins from Malvern, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Bill Jenkins
'78 Chevrolet Monza by SRD Race Cars | Powered by Carbureted Gas 494 Chevrolet by Jenkins Competition with 4 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 1980 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
1980 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.820 ET, 176.12 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.230 ET, 130.00 MPH   
1980 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.203 ET, 165.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.345 ET, 123.50 MPH
1980 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.703 ET, 155.52 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.675 ET, 116.32 MPH
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Notes: This car was featured in Bill's 1980 press kit. Did it run that year?
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, April 1, 2012, 12:40:46 PM by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Bob Jenkins (M) from Hughson, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 716 ) 1970 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 7
"Rettig Bros." Owned by Rettig Bros. from Modesto, California USA Crew Chief: Rettig Bros.
'68 Dodge Dart by Factory | Powered by Carbureted Gas 426 Chrysler Hemi with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 10.290 at Orange County CA 1970         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 1970 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 56.40, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.99229 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
1970 Records: 1/4 Mile: 9.745 ET, 144.48 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 6.370 ET, 108.50 MPH   
1970 Average: 1/4 Mile: 10.370 ET, 134.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.465 ET, 103.00 MPH
1970 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 10.995 ET, 126.38 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.795 ET, 98.00 MPH
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Submitted by Mike Gagnon, Last updated on Sunday, December 22, 2019, 12:30:31 PM by Mike Gagnon.

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