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Connie Kalitta (M) from
Mount Clemens, Michigan
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
399 ) |
1969 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3 |
| "Bounty Hunter" Owned by Connie Kalitta
from
Mount Clemens, Michigan
USA
| Crew Chief: Connie Kalitta |
| '69 Dragster by
Logghe Stamping Co. |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 429 Ford with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.790 at Bakersfield CA 3/69 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
209.30 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/02/69 |
| 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 |
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Entry's 1969 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 65.79,
MPH 21.40 |
Entry is 0.97418 times average ET and 0.95588 times average MPH |
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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 |
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| 1969 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 6.400 ET, 238.15 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.660 ET, 174.00 MPH |
| 1969 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.970 ET, 218.96 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.035 ET, 160.70 MPH |
| 1969 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 7.540 ET, 202.41 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.410 ET, 149.56 MPH |
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Notes: Number 4 qualifier at Bakersfield 69 at 6.79. | After spending four years sorting the 427 SOHC engine out and making it live in Top Fuel racing, Ford wanted Kalitta to run its new Boss 429 engine. The 429 was probably the most misunderstood engine. It made lots of horsepower in NASCAR, more than the 426 Hemi. It forced Chrysler, who at the time could not afford to tool up for another engine, to develop the Daytona and the Superbird to even out the hp advantage the engine had. But that's a whole other story. With the theory that an engine is just a pump limited to how much fuel and air you could get in and out of it, the 429 should have dominated the drag strips. The intake valves were huge, at 2.28, even the exhaust was impressive at 1.90. But instead, the engine was labeled as a dud. Car magazines at the time blamed the oversized valves, reporting that they were way too big for drag racing applications. But even the 426 Hemi took over three years to develop before it became the engine of choice for Top Fuel racers. Like the 429, it ran great in NASCAR, but the 392 Hemi was still superior at the track. But several factors kept the engine from doing what Ford had meant for it to do, that is, pick up where the "Cammer" left off. But only Kalitta and Tom Hoover and a couple of Funny Car teams ran the engine. Most of the Ford campaigners stuck with the tried and true SOHC. Much like during the 426 Hemi's development, only Don Garlits and the "Ramchargers" were instrumental in sorting out the Hemi. But Ford pulled the plug on its "Total Performance" program early in '70. They dropped NASCAR and almost all their drag racing teams. The engine didn't stand a chance. Conrad had a series of blower explosions and fires that nearly killed him, and the engine never did run as good as the "Cammer" he had replaced with it. His SOHC had been running steady 6.7's easy in '68. Now he was forced to start all over. Connie debuted his Boss 429 powered car at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals. He just made the show with his 7.289/209.30 qualifying on the "bump spot" of the 32-car show. He had some problems when he attempted to fire the car and crashed into a fence during qualifying. The front end was badly wrecked, but Mickey Thompson helped with his shop and got the car "right" for eliminations. In the first round, he beat Carl Olson's 7.37 with a 7.130/189.08, but again he had trouble with a piston melting on the run. Connie was unable to repair in time for the second round. Kalitta wrecked this car at Cecil County on June 21 at the East-West Meet. In the first round, he was up against John Mulligan. John won with a 6.70/222, but Kalitta had his supercharger explode near the top end of the track. Oil was spraying on his goggles, and he was unable to see. He sideswiped the guardrail and beat up the dragster pretty bad. He was OK. |
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Connie Kalitta (M) from
Mount Clemens, Michigan
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
399 ) |
1970 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3 |
| "Connie Kalitta/Bounty Hunter" Owned by Connie Kalitta
from
Mount Clemens, Michigan
USA
| Crew Chief: Connie Kalitta |
| '69 Ford Mustang by
Logghe Stamping Co. |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi with
3 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.930 at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
179.09 at Long Island NY 5/24/70 |
| 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 |
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Entry's 1970 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 84.81,
MPH 00.98 |
Entry is 0.93649 times average ET and 0.90149 times average MPH |
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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 |
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| 1970 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 6.725 ET, 218.44 MPH |
1000 Ft. 5.890 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.520 ET, 173.00 MPH |
| 1970 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 7.400 ET, 198.66 MPH |
1000 Ft. 6.210 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.010 ET, 154.00 MPH |
| 1970 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 8.075 ET, 182.05 MPH |
1000 Ft. 6.630 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.410 ET, 142.54 MPH |
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Notes: After Ford pulled the plug on its racing support early in '70, the Ford racers were forced to "go it alone" for the season. Up until the axing of its racing operations, Ford was still doing well in drag racing. But this was a severe blow as Ford had asked Kalitta to sort out its Boss 429 for fuel racing. The car was not responding well with the 429, and at numerous races, he reverted to the 427 SOHC to stay competitive. Parts for that engine were now scarce, so after Ford bailed, he switched to a 426 Hemi to power his TF dragster and the Mustang FC. In one of its earliest outings with the Hemi, Kalitta was at New York National Speedway in mid-May for its Springnationals. His 8.59 beat Arnold Arnold in the "Super Cuda," which had transmission trouble in the first round. Rain disrupted the race, and in between, they kept trying to run it until finally completing it on Sunday, May 24. Conrad did not reach the final; he had transmission problems himself, and his best pass was 7.92/179.09. Maple Grove held a sixteen-car show on Wednesday, August 12. Kalitta lost to eventual winner Leroy Goldstein in the second round. Conrad was at Tri-City in September for an eight-car show. He soloed in the first round with an 8.12/123.62 when the "Hawaiian" broke on the line. In the semifinals, his 7.43/173.74 beat Roger Lindamood. In the final, he faced Pat Minick in the "Chi-Town Hustler." Pat got the win when Kalitta lost a clutch to the line. We need confirmation of the listed 6.93. (See the other entry for the Boss 429 times). |
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Thursday, December 8, 2022, 09:34:01 PM by
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Connie Kalitta (M) from
Mount Clemens, Michigan
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
399 ) |
1970 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3 |
| "Connie Kalitta/Bounty Hunter" Owned by Connie Kalitta
from
Mount Clemens, Michigan
USA
| Crew Chief: Connie Kalitta |
| '69 Ford Mustang by
Logghe Stamping Co. |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 429 Ford with
3 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
7.360 at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
157.89 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 |
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Entry's 1970 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 52.96,
MPH 00.87 |
Entry is 0.99459 times average ET and 0.79477 times average MPH |
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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 |
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| 1970 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 6.725 ET, 218.44 MPH |
1000 Ft. 5.890 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.520 ET, 173.00 MPH |
| 1970 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 7.400 ET, 198.66 MPH |
1000 Ft. 6.210 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.010 ET, 154.00 MPH |
| 1970 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 8.075 ET, 182.05 MPH |
1000 Ft. 6.630 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.410 ET, 142.54 MPH |
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Notes: The NHRA Gatornationals was Connie's only NHRA national event with the Mustang. He was the second alternate at 7.718/157.89. He eventually ran 7.36 With the 429 Ford. After Ford pulled the plug on its racing support early in '70, the Ford racers were forced to "go it alone" for the season. Up until the axing of its racing operations, Ford was still doing well in drag racing. But this was a severe blow as Ford had asked Kalitta to sort out its Boss 429 for fuel racing. The car was not responding well with the 429, and at numerous races, he reverted to the 427 SOHC to stay competitive. Parts for that engine were now scarce, so after Ford bailed, he switched to a 426 Hemi to power his TF dragster and the Mustang FC. Connie completed this transition by May. (See the other entry). |
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Connie Kalitta (M) from
Mount Clemens, Michigan
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
339 ) |
1970 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3 |
| "Bounty Hunter" Owned by Connie Kalitta
from
Mount Clemens, Michigan
USA
| Crew Chief: Connie Kalitta |
| Dragster by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi by Ramchargers with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.740 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/06/70 |
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 |
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Entry's 1970 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 63.83,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.98108 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
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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 |
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| 1970 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 6.400 ET, 238.15 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.660 ET, 174.00 MPH |
| 1970 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.870 ET, 218.96 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.035 ET, 160.70 MPH |
| 1970 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 7.370 ET, 204.11 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.410 ET, 149.56 MPH |
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Notes: Connie ran a Ford Hemi early in '70 then switched to a Ramchargers-built Chrysler Hemi at Bristol for the AHRA Springnats. He qualified with a 7.29, but lost to Jimmy King in the first round. Connie was the second alternate at NHRA Indy at 6.740 (speed unknown). That was his only NHRA national event of the year with the dragster. |
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Submitted by Freddie Young, Last updated on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, 07:24:48 PM by
Ron Howard.
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Connie Kalitta (M) from
Mount Clemens, Michigan
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
399 ) |
1971 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3 |
| "Connie Kalitta/Bounty Hunter" Owned by Connie Kalitta
from
Mount Clemens, Michigan
USA
| Crew Chief: Connie Kalitta |
| '71 Ford Mustang by
Logghe Stamping Co. |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 429 Ford with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.829 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/05/71 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
207.85 at Saginaw MI 6/71 |
| 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 |
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Entry's 1971 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 65.10,
MPH 49.47 |
Entry is 0.97837 times average ET and 0.99928 times average MPH |
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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 |
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| 1971 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 6.480 ET, 227.27 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.520 ET, 173.00 MPH |
| 1971 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.980 ET, 208.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.780 ET, 161.29 MPH |
| 1971 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 7.480 ET, 194.10 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.110 ET, 150.87 MPH |
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Notes: Ran 6.86 at Detroit. | Kalitta quit running the Ford engines in '70 when Ford pulled out of racing. For '71, he unveiled a new slippery Mustang powered by a 426 Hemi. On May 27, he was at Atco for a best of three match race against Tom Sneden in the Bob Banning Challenger. Kalitta won three straight with times of 7.26/204 on a solo when Sneden broke, 7.05/189.47, and 7.06/202.70. Conrad was at Tri-City in June for an eight-car race where all eight-cars were to make three runs. In his first race, a 7.35/191.89 lost to Mike Burkhart's 7.07/207. He won his second race with a 7.12/207.85 over Frank Oglesby's 7.54/201. In his third race, he lost with a 7.26/168.22 to Gordon Mineo's 7.04/193. |
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Submitted by Gena White, Last updated on Thursday, December 8, 2022, 09:35:14 PM by
Ron Howard.
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Connie Kalitta (M) from
Mount Clemens, Michigan
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
399 ) |
1971 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3 |
| "Connie Kalitta/Bounty Hunter" Owned by Connie Kalitta
from
Mount Clemens, Michigan
USA
| Crew Chief: Connie Kalitta |
| '71 Ford Mustang by
Logghe Stamping Co. |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 429 Ford with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.860 at Saginaw MI 5/71 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
217.91 at Saginaw MI 5/71 |
| 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 |
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Entry's 1971 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 62.00,
MPH 75.71 |
Entry is 0.98281 times average ET and 1.04764 times average MPH |
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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 |
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| 1971 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 6.480 ET, 227.27 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.520 ET, 173.00 MPH |
| 1971 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.980 ET, 208.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.780 ET, 161.29 MPH |
| 1971 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 7.480 ET, 194.10 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.110 ET, 150.87 MPH |
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Notes: Conrad failed to qualify at NHRA's first two national events, the Winternationals and the Gatornationals. Early in April, he was booked in for a four-car race at Edgewater. He won all three of his races over Kenny Safford (Mr. Norm), Clare Sanders (Chi-Town Hustler), and Ron Potter. Times were not impressive, as a 7.63 beat Sanders, who lost a transmission. Another four-car show was run at Tri-City late in May. His 7.23/172.74 lost to Shirley Muldowney's 6.90/208 in the first race. In his second race, Butch Maas' 6.80/204 in Al Bergler's car beat Kalitta's 6.95/206.89. He ran his best time in his final race, a 6.86/217.91, but it wasn't enough as Jim Paoli drove the "Ramchargers" car to a win with a 6.74/218. It was strange to see his Mustang competing in Capitol Raceway's Mr. Chevrolet race, but that's what happened. Malcolm Durham's Camaro was supposed to run, but he had problems so Kalitta took his place in the field. Chevy lovers didn't have to worry about him winning as in the first round, his 7.12/192.23 fell to eventual winner Maas' 6.70/204. | Kalitta got indefinitely suspended by NHRA this year following a dispute with a security guard at the US Nationals. |
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Submitted by Mike Gagnon, Last updated on Thursday, December 8, 2022, 09:35:33 PM by
Ron Howard.
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Connie Kalitta (M) from
Mount Clemens, Michigan
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
399 ) |
1971 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3 |
| "Connie Kalitta/Bounty Hunter" Owned by Connie Kalitta
from
Mount Clemens, Michigan
USA
| Crew Chief: Connie Kalitta |
| '71 Ford Mustang by
Logghe Stamping Co. |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 429 Ford 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 |
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Entry's 1971 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
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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 |
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| 1971 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 6.480 ET, 227.27 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.520 ET, 173.00 MPH |
| 1971 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.980 ET, 208.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.780 ET, 161.29 MPH |
| 1971 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 7.480 ET, 194.10 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.110 ET, 150.87 MPH |
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Submitted by Gena White, Last updated on Thursday, December 8, 2022, 09:35:53 PM by
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Connie Kalitta (M) from
Mount Clemens, Michigan
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
339 ) |
1971 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3 |
| "Bounty Hunter" Owned by Connie Kalitta
from
Mount Clemens, Michigan
| Crew Chief: Connie Kalitta |
| Dragster by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi by Ramchargers 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 |
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Entry's 1971 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
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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 |
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| 1971 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 6.211 ET, 245.90 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1971 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.750 ET, 218.96 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1971 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 7.289 ET, 204.11 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, January 17, 2016, 11:56:27 PM by
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Connie Kalitta (M) from
Mount Clemens, Michigan
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
399 ) |
1973 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3 |
| "Connie Kalitta/Bounty Hunter" Owned by Connie Kalitta
from
Mount Clemens, Michigan
USA
| Crew Chief: Connie Kalitta |
| '71 Ford Mustang by
Logghe Stamping Co. |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.780 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 |
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Entry's 1973 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 39.02,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 1.01680 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
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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 |
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| 1973 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 6.169 ET, 235.64 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.520 ET, 189.00 MPH |
| 1973 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.668 ET, 215.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.657 ET, 184.00 MPH |
| 1973 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 7.168 ET, 200.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.987 ET, 172.12 MPH |
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Notes: Made the move from Blue Oval to Chrysler hemi power. |
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Submitted by Gena White, Last updated on Thursday, December 8, 2022, 09:34:55 PM by
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Connie Kalitta (M) from
Ypsilanti, Michigan
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
399 ) |
1978 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3 |
| "Bounty Hunter" Owned by Connie Kalitta
from
Ypsilanti, Michigan
USA
| Crew Chief: Connie Kalitta |
| '78 Dragster by
Logghe Stamping Co. |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.000 at Detroit Dragway 4/78 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
244.56 at Union Grove WI 1978 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1978 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 62.42,
MPH 74.63 |
Entry is 0.98039 times average ET and 1.04620 times average MPH |
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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:
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| 1978 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.990 ET, 200.00 MPH |
| 1978 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.120 ET, 233.76 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.090 ET, 198.00 MPH |
| 1978 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.620 ET, 216.10 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.420 ET, 183.22 MPH |
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Notes: Note the similar paint scheme to Muldowney for that year. Kalitta showed up at Edgewater for the Division 3 race in May. Only four cars showed for what was supposed to be an eight-car show. In the opening round, his 6.37/224.43 fell to eventual winner Bill Pryor's 6.11/227. While he didn't win or even make the finals, he was happy to be back behind the wheel. It didn't take long to win either, as he won the opening UDRA Circuit race held in Milan, Michigan. At Union Grove's Drag Racing Olympics, he didn't run on Saturday but was there on Sunday, where he did quite well. Kalitta had the lowest ET in the qualifying round with a 6.04, and he showed that he was consistent with a 6.05/244.56, beating Marvin Graham's 6.23/221 in the semifinal. Connie faced the "Old Man," Don Garlits in the final, and they had a great race with Don "schooling" Kalitta by getting out first and winning with a 6.10/238 over Kalitta's slightly quicker 6.09/241.28. He was at National Trail for the NHRA Springnationals on June 11, where he qualified #8 with a 6.02/243.90. In the first round, he ran 6.25/233.16 to beat a tire shaking Graham at 6.39/215. In round two, he ran another 6.25/233.16, but he lost to Frank Bradley's 6.26/225. Conrad won the Division 3 race at Martin, Michigan, on June 24. It was a surprising victory considering that he qualified only eighth in the eight-car show with a 6.42. But he picked it up n the first-round with a 6.23/233.16, beating Dick LaHaie's 6.22/222. Garlits fouled against him in the semifinals, and Kalitta ran an easy 6.79/163.33 for the win. He set Low ET and Top Speed at 6.06/243.24 in beating Jeg Coughlin in the final. Since he had been running so well, it was surprising that he failed to qualify at Englishtown for the NHRA Summernationals, where his 6.32 best was far from the 6.15 "bump." The following week, he also failed to qualify for the eight-car show at the IHRA Northern Nationals. He did not race at the NHRA Grandnationals but was back at Martin, Michigan, on August 13 for the PHR Championships. His 6.20 qualified #13 and an off-pace 6.43/233.72 in the opening round lost to Pryor's 6.12/222. Of course, with Kalitta and Shirley Muldowney's recent breakup, everyone wanted the two for match race competition. The two got together for a best of three match at Detroit Dragway. Chalk one up for Shirley. Connie won the first race with a 6.09/231.95 over her 6.18/229. He blew a head gasket and could not run the second race, so she soloed for the win. In their final race for the glory, Shirley's 6.08/233 beat his 6.13/225.56. He qualified #10 at Indy in the 32-car field for the NHRA US Nationals with a 6.02/242.58. Paul Romine lost to his 6.07 in the first round. In round two, the spectators got what they wanted, where Kalitta was paired up against Muldowney. Once again, she got the upper hand as her 5.97/240 beat his 6.01/234.98. Seattle was his next stop for the NHRA Fallnationals. A 6.11/231.95 qualified #8. In round one, he improved to 6.07/235.60 to take out Mike Palmer. Connie ran another 6.07 at 237.46 in round two, but it wasn't enough to beat Rob Bruins' 6.03/240. Connie's best NHRA times were the 6.010 in eliminations at Indy and the 243.90 from Columbus. | The Newport 'News last published in the Summer of '78, including a re-licensing report from Detroit Dragway: "Kalitta runs 6.00, 199." - Joe Moore |
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Connie Kalitta (M) from
Ypsilanti, Michigan
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
399 ) |
1979 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3 |
| "Connie Kalitta Flying Services" Owned by Connie Kalitta
from
Ypsilanti, Michigan
USA
| Crew Chief: Connie Kalitta |
| '79 Dragster by
Chuck Kurzawa |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.830 at NHRA Sanair QC 8/05/79 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
242.58 at NHRA Englishtown NJ 7/14/79 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 77.18,
MPH 69.26 |
Entry is 0.96205 times average ET and 1.03503 times average MPH |
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1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
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| 1979 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.770 ET, 204.08 MPH |
| 1979 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.060 ET, 234.37 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.958 ET, 198.00 MPH |
| 1979 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.560 ET, 216.51 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.288 ET, 183.22 MPH |
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Notes: AKA Bounty Hunter. Connie qualified #9 at Pomona at 6.040/241.28. He lost to Gary Beck in round one, 5.90/242 to 6.302/191.08. Connie qualified #13 at the Gatorantionals with a 6.123/240.64. Kelly Brown beat him in the first round with a 6.04/243 to Connie's off-pace 6.58/237.46. He got into the top half of the field in Columbus with a #8 qualifying 6.020/239.25. This led to a first-round victory over Pat Dakin, 6.120/228.42 to 10.99/71. Don Garlits got the win in a great 6.01/241 to 6.085/239.36 match in round two. Connie qualified on the bump in Denver at 6.180/225.56. He beat Bob Noice in round one, 6.30/233.16 to 6.52/190, but dropped a 6.06/227 to 6.15/213.95 decision to Rob Bruins in round two. Connie ran a strong 5.897/242.58 to qualify #6 at Englishtown. But Johnny Abbott surprised him in round one, 6.16/243 to 6.21/238.72. Connie's best event this year was NHRA Sanair. He qualified #4 at 5.921/237.45. Bill Pryor broke against him in round one, and Connie took a 5.99 (no speed) win. He then stepped up to a 5.83 Low ET of the Meet in round two to take out Dwight Salisbury's close 5.87. In the final, Connie lost a 5.86 to 6.06 decision to Richard Tharp to claim runner-up honors. Connie qualified #14 at Indy at 5.919/238.72, but Jeb Allen got the first-round win, 5.92/237 to a 6.067/212.76. Connie's next and final event was the World Finals at Ontario, where he was a second alternate DNQ (no times reported, but the first alternate was Rance McDaniel at 6.219). | 6.21NHRA Englishtown NJ 7/79 |
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Connie Kalitta (M) from
Ypsilanti, Michigan
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
399 ) |
1980 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3 |
| "Bounty Hunter" Owned by Connie Kalitta
from
Ypsilanti, Michigan
USA
| Crew Chief: Connie Kalitta |
| '80 Dragster by
Logghe Stamping Co. |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.810 at Bakersfield CA 3/80 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
244.56 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/02/80 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 75.83,
MPH 70.48 |
Entry is 0.96914 times average ET and 1.03260 times average MPH |
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1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
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| 1980 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1980 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 5.995 ET, 236.84 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1980 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.495 ET, 218.61 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: Conrad's new dragster ran its first laps at the OCIR Super Bowl race. He ran 5.85/227. Kalitta qualified #1 at the AHRA Winternationals and lasted until the semifinals, where he lost to Jeb Allen. He also qualified #1 at Pomona with a 5.852/244.56 for the NHRA Winternationals. He eased it through the first-round with a 6.28/172.08 when Rob Bruins fouled. A 6.01/238.72 beat Gary Beck's 6.02 at the same speed in round two. In the semifinals, a 5.98/238.09 beat Richard Tharp's 6.11/243 in the Candies and Hughes car. In the final, he faced former girlfriend Shirley Muldowney. Shirley had been running quicker all though eliminations and that's the way the final ended. Her 5.94/247 grabbed the win while Conrad's 6.03/233.76 got the runner-up spot. He won the Bakersfield March Meet on March 9. He set Low ET at 5.81, and in the semifinals got a measure of satisfaction when he beat Shirley's 5.83/226.70 with a 5.98/243. In the final, he faced Graham Light. Graham smoked the tires to a 9.86/82 while Kalitta chalked up the win with a 6.10/224.43. The following week (March 16), he qualified #10 at the NHRA Gatornationals. He lost to Allen in the first round. He made another final round appearance at the next race, the IHRA Winternationals at Darlington. He qualified #1 in the eight-car show with a 6.03 and then worked his way into the finals where he met Tharp. Connie smoked the tires in that final round racs and shut off to a 7.25/132.45, losing to Richard's 6.05/243. He qualified #2 behind Tharp with a 6.18 at the NHRA Division 4 race at Green Valley. He made it into the finals by making a single in the semifinal when David Pace broke in the "Carroll Brothers" car. Kalitta ran a 6.37/230.17 on the solo, but he parachute failed and he crashed into the safety net. The car was too badly damaged to run in the final and Gary Beck singled for the win. At Bristol for the IHRA Springnationals, he ran 5.97 to qualify #4 in the eight-car field. In the first round, he slowed to a 6.14 that lost to eventual winner Bob Hilton's 6.08 in the "Jim and Allison Lee" car. His next stop was at Columbus for the NHRA Springnationals in early June. He qualified in the "unlucky" #9 spot with a 6.01/235.72. That set up a first-round meeting with low qualifier Tharp. Kalitta was up to the task, running a 5.97 to beat Richard's 6.03. He got to run Muldowney in round two and he was a bit slow of the line and his 6.00 lost to Shirley's 6.02. He qualified #7 at Englishtown for the NHRA Summernationals with a 5.97. He had an interesting run in round two; he went into tire shake against Shirley and it looked like she would get the win, but then the Pink car slowed at 3/4 track, breaking something in the drivetrain and Conrad motored past for the win with a 6.31. In the semifinals, he smoked the tires and lost to eventual winner Dick LaHaie. The following week (July 20), he was at Milan for the IHRA Northern Nationals. A 5.87 qualified #2 in the eight-car field. Unfortunately, a 6.12 in the first round lost to Mark Oswald's 5.93. Connie didn't run a lot of AHRA races, but he was at Dragway 42 on July 27 for the AHRA Grandnationals. He didn't hang around for long; he qualified #6 in the eight-car show with a 6.07 and then left, not bothering to stay for eliminations. Back at Bristol for the IHRA Summernationals in early August, a 6.08 qualified #5 in the eight-car program. He broke in the first round, and slowed to a 10.17 that lost to Tharp's Low ET run of 5.86. At the NHRA Division 1 race at Maple Grove, Kalitta made it into the final before he smoked the tires to a 6.20/190.27 runner-up finish to Hilton's 5.88/236. At Indy for the NHRA US Nationals, he qualified #12 with a 5.89/237.46. He beat Oswald's 6.15/234 in the first round, with a 6.02/205.94. Hiss 6.07/231.36 beat Tharp, who smoked the tire in round twos. In round three (32-car field), his car broke on the line and advanced Junior Kaiser into the semifinals. Bakersfield and Pomona were his best times at 5.81/244.56. |
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Connie Kalitta (M) from
Ypsilanti, Michigan
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
6) |
1981 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3 |
| "Bounty Hunter" Owned by Connie Kalitta
from
Ypsilanti, Michigan
USA
| Crew Chief: Connie Kalitta |
| '80 Dragster by
Chuck Kurzawa |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.743 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/07/81 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
246.57 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/07/81 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1981 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 74.00,
MPH 75.82 |
Entry is 0.96537 times average ET and 1.04108 times average MPH |
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1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
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| 1981 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.520 ET, 255.68 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1981 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 5.949 ET, 236.84 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1981 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.449 ET, 218.61 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: Kalitta's best of 6.06/233.76 failed to qualify at the season-opening NHRA Winternationals (3rd alternate). He went to Famoso for the Bakersfield March Meet. A 6.05/235.60 qualified #11 in the field. He faced his former girlfriend Shirley Muldowney in the first round, and his tire-smoking 7.15/220.04 lost to her 5.96. A week later (March 15), he was at Gainesville for the NHRA Gatornationals, where he ran 5.832/245.90 to qualify #8. A first-round 5.848/241.28 beat Kerry Sweigert, but in the second round, Kalitta again faced off against Muldowney. And once again, the results were the same, with Shirley's 5.74/250 beating Conrad's 6.135/215.82. Kalitta was in Atlanta for the NHRA Southern Nationals, but his best of 5.945 was good for the sixth alternate in the eight-car show. On May 3, he was at Rockingham for the IHRA Pro-Am Championships. Kalitta qualified #7 in the eight-car show and lost to Jeb Allen's 5.85 in the first round, with a 6.20. Connie qualified #13 at Columbus with a 5.981/233.96. He lost to Terry Capp in the first round, 5.98/219 to 6.096/238.09. He qualified #7 at the Mile High Nats with a 6.06/237.46 but lost a close one to Johnny Abbott on a holeshot in round one, 6.012/235 to 6.003/236.84 (.023 seconds - about 7 feet). He qualified #4 at Englishtown with a nice 5.821/239.99. But nemesis Terry Capp upset him in round one, 6.03/233 to 6.165/229.59. Connie upped his game at the Grannadional Molson, grabbing the #2 qualifying spot at 5.770/245.23. But he got bit again in round one, as Richard Tharp took a 6.04/243 to 6.129/240.00 decision. Connie qualified #12 at Indy with a 5.762/245.23. in round one, his 5.743/246.57 victory over Jerry Ruth's 5.772/239.99 was the quickest side by side pass in drag racing history. Shirley could not show for their second-round race, and he coasted to a 7.13. But Connie lost fire against David Pace in the semis, ending his day. Connie ran 5.837/231.95 at the Golden Gate Nats to qualify #10. He upset Gary Beck in round one, 5.82/235.60 to 6.09/213, and he improved to 5.76/240.00 to take out Frank Bradley's 5.98/227 in round two. Marvin Graham beat him in the semis, however, as Connie shut off to an 8.70. At the OCIR World Finals, Connie went 5.815/235.60 to qualify #12. Jerry Ruth returned the favor from Indy by taking him out in round one, 5.72/242 to 5.834/236.22. Michael Beach photo from Martin, MI, 1981. |
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Connie Kalitta (M) from
Ypsilanti, Michigan
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
399 / 10) |
1982 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3 |
| "Kalitta Flying Service" Owned by Connie Kalitta
from
Ypsilanti, Michigan
USA
| Crew Chief: Ron Barrow |
| '82 Dragster by
Logghe Stamping Co. |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.560 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/06/82 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
244.56 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/06/82 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1982 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 91.07,
MPH 59.08 |
Entry is 0.94078 times average ET and 1.01087 times average MPH |
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1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
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| 1982 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.484 ET, 256.41 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.770 ET, 204.08 MPH |
| 1982 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 5.910 ET, 241.93 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.958 ET, 198.00 MPH |
| 1982 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.410 ET, 223.06 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.288 ET, 183.22 MPH |
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Notes: At Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, Kalitta ran 5.831/240.00 to qualify #13. In the first round, he improved to 5.719/243.24 to beat Jim Barnard's 5.78/246. In round two, Connie fell off to 6.099/237.46 and lost to Jeb Allen's 6.07/238. He faced off against Lucille Lee in a best of three match race at OCIR. He won two straight with a best of 5.86/229. His next stop was Gainesville for the NHRA Gatornationals, where his 5.815/243.24 qualified #8. He beat Jim Head in round one, 5.836/239.36 to 6.01/238, and a 6.158/234.98 in round two topped Allen's slightly quicker 6.132/224, but he lost to eventual winner Shirley Muldowney in the semifinals when he shut off. The following week, he was at Darlington for the IHRA Winternationals. He lost to Barnard in the semifinals with an ailing 16.01. Next, he was at Famoso for the Bakersfield March Meet. A 5.83/207 in the first round, beat Mark Prudhomme, but in round two, Shirley's 5.78/243 beat his early shutoff 6.38/154.37. Kalitta was impressive at Atlanta for the NHRA Southern Nationals. The Nitro classes were only eight-car fields, and many "name" drivers failed to qualify. Connie's 5.767/236.84 qualified #3, and a first-round 5.837/234.37 beat Muldowney's 5.93/245. In the semifinals, his smoking 6.431/208.81 lost to Steve Hodkinson's 6.12/211. He made it to the final at Rockingham for the IHRA Pro-Am Championships. His 5.90 in the final lost to Gary Beck's 5.86. Connie qualified #13 at NHRA Columbus at 5.900/240.00. In round one, he lost to Muldowney again, 5.84/238 to 5.955/227.27. At Sanair, Kalitta qualified #4 at 5.880/223.88. He beat Jeb Allen in round one, 5.791/240.00 to 5.89/240, and best Joe Amato in round two, 5.771/240.64 to 6.15/198. In the final, he got the win over Muldowney, 5.758/241.28 to 5.85/220. Connie qualified #7 at Englishtown at 5.736/243.90. In round one, he got the holeshot on Dick LaHaie, but Dick came back to claim a 'dead heat' decision on a 5.93/236 to 5.946/236.84 (the margin of victory was .000 seconds)! Connie qualified #6 at Brainerd at 5.756/241.28 but fouled against Shirley in round one, and lost a 5.88/236 to 5.903/203.61 duel. At Indy, Connie qualified #11 at 5.762/238.72, but he dropped a hammer in round one, with an out-of-nowhere 5.560/241.93 that took out Frank Bradley's otherwise solid 5.767/239.99. In round two, Connie kept it going with a 5.634/240.64 decision over a broken Dick LaHaie. He put a tenth on Gary Beck on the starting line in the semis and then extended that into a 5.687/244.56 to 5.76/240 decision. His final-round opponent, former girlfriend Shirley Muldowney, ran 5.60s herself all day. She got a slight jump on Connie and duplicated her qualifying time to take a 5.570/251.39 to 5.669/241.28 decision. rnThat final round served as the quickest side-by-side pass in history to that point and is considered one of the iconic drag races of all time. Kalitta qualified #2 at the Golden Gate Nats with a 5.653/230.76. In round one, he beat Jim Barnard, 5.640/238.72 to 5.95/235, but took out Dwight Salisbury in round two, 5.754/240.64 to 5.99/189. In the final, Connie took the measure of Gary Beck's shutoff run for a 5.593/241.28 victory. He qualified #7 at the World Finals at 5.757/236.84. Connie beat Dave Braskett in round one, 5.710/236.84 to 6.15/201, but he had troubles and shut down to a 7.37/133 against's Jody Smart in round two. Connie had a unique tune-up this year. He ran great ETs but did not mile per hour much at all. |
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Connie Kalitta (M) from
Ypsilanti, Michigan
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
399 / 3) |
1983 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3 |
| "Kalitta Flying Service / Bounty Hunter" Owned by Connie Kalitta
from
Ypsilanti, Michigan
USA
| Crew Chief: Ron Barrow |
| '82 Dragster by
Chuck Kurzawa |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.659 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/12/83 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
250.69 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/13/83 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1983 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 73.67,
MPH 77.47 |
Entry is 0.95915 times average ET and 1.03621 times average MPH |
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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 |
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| 1983 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.391 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: 5.900 ET, 241.93 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1983 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.409 ET, 223.06 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: Kalitta did not have a good weekend at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals. On his first qualifying pass, he ran 7.29. Then he returned and ran 6.29 and followed that up with a 6.19. This must have been frustrating as his son, Scott, was running 5.88 and 5.87, and both had Ron Barrow turning the wrenches. Finally, on a last-ditch effort, Connie ran a 5.88/241.28 for the #14 spot. In the first round, he lost to Gene Snow when his motor came up ailing and could only muster a 6.36/181 to Snow's 5.88/241. At the Gatornationals, a 5.65 qualified #4, and in the first round, he raced his son Scott. Conrad won with a 5.85 over a tire-shaking 6.29 by his son. In round two, a 5.72/248.61 beat Jody Smart's 5.81/247. Kalitta had a smile on his face when his 5.66/250.69 beat Shirley Muldowney in the semifinal, but he had problems in the final and slowed to a 7.19/128.20 runner-up finish to Gary Beck's 5.49/251. He finished one spot better at Darlington for the IHRA Winternationals when he ran a 6.18/243.90 in the final to beat Jim Barnard's 6.29/241. In the semifinal, he defeated low qualifier Richard Tharp with a 5.81. Earlier, Kalitta had set Top Speed at 245.90. On April 17, he was in Atlanta for the NHRA Southern Nationals. It was only an eight-car show, but Kalitta managed to qualify #7 at 5.74/241.93. He beat a tire-smoking Joe Amato in the first round with a 5.73/245.90 before losing to Beck's 5.56/246 in the semifinals with a 5.73/241.93. The following week (April 24), he was at Rockingham for the IHRA Pro-Am Championships. He qualified #4 with a 5.70 and beat Jack Ostrander in the first round before losing to Smart in the semifinals. Things didn't go too well at Baton Rouge for the NHRA Cajun Nationals, where he was the first alternate for the eight-car show with a 5.82/237.46. Shortly after that (June 5), he was in Bristol for the IHRA Springnationals. It was another eight-car field, and he qualified #5. Unfortunately, that set up a first-round meeting with low qualifier Beck. Connie tried hard in their race, but his 5.75/235.60 was no match for Gary's 5.62/246. A week later, he was at Columbus for the NHRA Springnationals. Kalitta qualified #4 with a 5.73/247.25. A 5.74/247.25 in the first round beat Danny Dannell, but a 5.86/236.84 in round two lost to Doug Kerhulas' 5.82/233. Kalitta was still sitting in sixth place in the NHRA TF points standings. Early in July, he made the trip to Canada for the NHRA Grandnationals. He qualified #6 in the eight-car field but went home early after his 6.72 in the first round fell to Beck's 5.68. A week later, he was in Milan, Michigan, for the IHRA Northern Nationals. This was another eight-car show, and his 5.71/241.93 qualified #3. He beat Jim Head in round one before losing to the eventual winner, Tharp, in the semifinal. It was then off to Englishtown for the NHRA Summernationals, where he ran 5.88/242.58 to qualify #11. He improved to 5.81/244.56 to defeat Denzer Shultz's 6.15/181 in round one, and in round two, a 5.97/220.58 stopped Head's 6.01/234. The car broke against Smart in the semifinal. Kalitta did not go to Denver for the NHRA Mile High Nationals. Photo from 1983 Springnationals, Columbus, Ohio. | Those Kalitta cars (5.99 Low) were a sharp night time, pair at the last OCIR Grand Premier in Jan. '83 in a 4-car field (also Hodkinson and Howard Haight, who somehow singled for the 6.76 win.) - Joe Moore | In 1982, Chuck built four identical cars, one for Connie Kalitta, Scott Kalitta's first car, George Tolon's car, and Stan Rosen's Ego Trip. - Chuck Kurzawa III, Draglist LIVE, 2/27/23 |
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Connie Kalitta (M) from
Ypsilanti, Michigan
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
7) |
1984 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3 |
| "Kalitta Flying Service" Owned by Connie Kalitta
from
Ypsilanti, Michigan
USA
| Crew Chief: Jeff LaHaie |
| '82 Dragster by
Chuck Kurzawa |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 482 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.580 at NHRA Baton Rouge LA 5/26/84 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
255.68 at NHRA Bandimere CO 7/26/84 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1984 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 79.84,
MPH 78.31 |
Entry is 0.95222 times average ET and 1.04830 times average MPH |
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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:
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| 1984 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.391 ET, 264.70 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1984 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 5.860 ET, 243.90 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1984 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.360 ET, 224.73 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: Connie's 1984 NHRA Season: Gainesville Q7 at 5.653/244.56. Won R1 over Bob Strauss, 5.644/238.72 to 8.15/98. Lost R2 to Larry Minor, 5.63/246 to 5.707/245.23. Atlanta Q5 at 5.727/247.93. Won R1 over Gary Ormsby, 5.747/241.93 to 6.17/215. Lost R2 to Dick LaHaie, 5.74/245 to 6.590/157.34. Baton Rouge Q3 at 5.580/250.69. Lost R1 to Shirley Muldowney, 5.65/257 to Broke. Columbus Q5 at 5.703/247.93 (crashed into the net on Friday). Won R1 over Hank Endres, 5.757/227.27 to Lost Fire. Lost R2 to Gary Beck, 5.59/245 to 9.994 (foul). Sanair Q5 at 5.732/236.84. Won R1 over Joe Amato, 5.617/252.80 to 5.615/258 (holeshot). Lost R2 to Larry Minor, 5.63/241 to 6.167/174.75. Englishtown Q4 at 5.602/245.23. Lost R1 to Bob Simmons, 6.11/227 to 6.308/148.27. Bandimere Q5 at 5.754/241.28. Won R1 over Gary Beck, 5.982/226.70 to 12.75/61. Won R2 over Frank Bradley, 5.776/244.56 to 5.79/238. Won the Final over Joe Amato, 5.611/255.68 (Top Speed) to 5.66/246. Brainerd Q7 at 5.985/205.94 (7 car field). Won R1 over Gene Snow, 5.985/205.94 to 6.01/208. Lost R2 to Joe Amato, 5.59/261 to 7.641/117.95. Indianapolis Q-12 at 5.732/243.90. Won R1 over Gary Ormsby, 5.793/251.39 to 5.76/236 (holeshot). Won R1 over Frank Bradley, 5.727/240.00 to 5.89/234. Won R3 over Gene Snow, 5.791/236.84 to 5.790/250.00 (holeshot). Lost Final to Don Garlits, 5.52/259 top 5.690/250.00. Pomona Finals DNQ-5 at 5.968/223.32. |
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Connie Kalitta (M) from
Ypsilanti, Michigan
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
7) |
1985 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3 |
| "Kalitta Flying Service" Owned by Connie Kalitta
from
Ypsilanti, Michigan
USA
| Crew Chief: Jeff LaHaie |
| '82 Dragster by
Chuck Kurzawa |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 482 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.458 at NHRA Brainerd MN 8/18/85 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
264.70 at NHRA Brainerd MN 8/18/85 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1985 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 92.85,
MPH 93.13 |
Entry is 0.93140 times average ET and 1.08528 times average MPH |
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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,
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| 1985 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.391 ET, 268.01 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.440 ET, 215.95 MPH |
| 1985 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 5.860 ET, 243.90 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.612 ET, 205.15 MPH |
| 1985 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.360 ET, 224.73 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.942 ET, 187.98 MPH |
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Notes: Kalitta was at Firebird Raceway in Jan during the Super Bowl of Drag Racing event, testing his car. He ran times of 5.61/249.30 and 5.63/237.46. Connie qualified #6 at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals with a 5.73/236.09. He beat Shannon Stuart in the first round before his 5.69/202 lost to Joe Amato's 5.49/264 in the second round. At the Gatornationals, he ran 5.68/230.65 to qualify #8. He beat Jack Revelle with a 5.63/212.36, but in the second round, his parachute released early, and he lost to Dick LaHaie. Kalitta attempted to qualify for the eight-car show in Atlanta for the Southern Nationals, but his 5.75/250.97 best was good for the first alternate. In May, he was at Baton Rouge for the Cajun Nationals. It was another eight-car show, but this time he qualified. In the first round, he ran Don Garlits, and although they both ran 5.77s, "Big Daddy" got the win. The next stop for the NHRA tour was Columbus, Ohio, for the Springnationals at National Trail. Kalitta qualified with a 5.70, putting him in the dreaded #9 spot. That spot put him in the first-round race with low qualifier Amato, a race that Joe won. At the end of June, NHRA went to Canada for the Grandnationals, where Kalitta ran 5.58/255.68 to qualify for #4 in the eight-car show. A first-round 5.54/260.26 beat LaHaie's 5.60/259, and he made it past the semifinals to run against Garlits in the final. There, Conrad ran a good 5.62/256.41, but it wasn't good enough as Garlits took the victory with a 5.48/262. In qualifying for the Summernationals at Englishtown in July, Kalitta ran a career-best (to this point) 5.52 at 254.09 to qualify #4. He beat Chris Karamesines in the first round, and in round two, a 5.57/259 beat Amato. He lost to Darrell Gwynn in the semifinals. Conrad took a big win at the next event, the Mile High Nationals in Denver. He qualified #2 with a 5.63/259.36 and made his way to the finals of the eight-car field. He faced Bill Mullins and beat him with a 5.62 to Mullins' 5.68. Things continued to go well when he also racked up the Northstar Nationals win. At Brainerd, he qualified #1 in the eight-car show with a 5.551/258.62. He ran career bests of 5.458/264.70 (track records), beating Garlits' 5.576/259 in the first round. A semifinal 5.531/236.22 advanced when Gary Ormsby fouled. In the final, he met another long-time racer, Gene Snow. Kalitta's 5.523/260.86 took the victory over Snow's 5.63/255. Kalitta hoped to make it three in a row when they rolled into Indianapolis for the US Nationals. A 5.61/261.62 qualified #7 for the show. He had the second Low ET of the first round when his 5.60/259.06 beat Junior Kaiser. Unfortunately, a strong second-round run of 5.65/257.28 lost to Garlits' 5.63/261. The next event on the NHRA schedule was the Keystone Nationals at Maple Grove. It was a tough show to make with the eight cars all qualified at 5.53 or better. Kalitta was in the middle of the pack with a 5.50/256.41 that qualified #5. He lost to low qualifier Gary Beck in the first round. At the Fallnationals, Connie qualified #4 with a 5.54/241.93. |
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Connie Kalitta (M) from
Ypsilanti, Michigan
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
3) |
1986 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3 |
| "Kalitta Flying Service" Owned by Connie Kalitta
from
Ypsilanti, Michigan
USA
| Crew Chief: Connie Kalitta |
| '82 Dragster by
Chuck Kurzawa |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 498 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.397 at NHRA Ennis TX 9/27/86 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
272.47 at NHRA Ennis TX 9/27/86 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
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Entry's 1986 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 87.38,
MPH 91.22 |
Entry is 0.93052 times average ET and 1.11714 times average MPH |
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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,
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| 1986 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.261 ET, 278.55 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1986 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 5.800 ET, 243.90 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1986 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.339 ET, 224.73 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: Kalitta was at Firebird Raceway's Super Bowl of Drag Racing event in January. He qualified #6 in the eight-car field with a 5.73/230.76, and in the first round, a costly 5.68/241.93 beat Gene Snow. It was costly as he had blackened a crank and changed engines for his semifinal race. His 5.77/242.58 lost to eventual winner Bill Mullins' quick-leaving 5.79/255. Conrad started the NHRA season by qualifying #6 at Pomona for the Winternationals with a 5.50/261.62. He improved to career bests (to this point) of 5.42/267.06 in the first round to beat Don Durbin's 5.73/233. In the second round, Gary Beck smoked the tires against him, and Kalitta moved on with a 5.52/253.52. He took out Joe Amato in the semifinals with a 5.54/265.48 to Joe's 5.59/260. This put him into the final with Darrell Gwynn. Connie slowed to 5.72/209.79, while Gwynn got his first NHRA Top Fuel win with a 5.46/257. At the NHRA Gatornationals, he again qualified #6; this time, a 5.57/263.62 got him the spot. A 5.50/257.58 beat Gary Ormsby's 5.69/215 in the first round, but in round two, his 5.60/255.24 lost to Gary Beck's holeshot aided 5.63/257. The next NHRA event was the Southern Nationals in Atlanta. Kalitta was slightly off in qualifying when he ran 5.67/243.11 for the #9 spot. This set up a first-round meeting with low qualifier Amato. Sure enough, Amato's 5.61/253 beat Kalitta's 5.69/256.41. He qualified much better at Baton Rouge for the NHRA Cajun Nationals, where a 5.52/254.30 qualified #2. Unfortunately, he lost to Ormsby's 5.57/251 in the first round, with an off-pace,6.00/182.77. Things all fell into place at the NHRA Springnationals. There, he qualified #5 with a 5.56/248.75. He advanced past a fouling Chris Karamesines in round one with a 5.76/212.86, while in round two, his 5.70/243.90 got around Ormsby, who smoked the tires. Dan Pastorini hazed the tires against him in the semifinals, and Conrad moved into the final with a 5.61/253.02. He was to run Amato for the title, but Joe broke, so Kalitta ran 5.65/217.91 to score the victory. At the end of June, the NHRA tour was in Canada for the Grandnationals. Once again, Connie qualified in the top half of the field with a 5.60/253.80 to give him the #6 spot. An improved 5.51/261.32 in the first round beat Bob Simmons, but his engine gave up in round two, and he slowed to a 6.25 that lost to Dick LaHaie's 5.43/257. Kalitta's best times of the year came in qualifying at Ennis with a great 5.397/272.47. At the world finals, Connie qualified ninth at 5.496/261.24, the exact ET and speed as number eight qualifier Eddie Hill, but he ran it after Eddie, thus getting the worse slot. However, Connie did not allow that to stop him, taking an upset win over Larry Minor in round one. He fell to Dick LaHaie in round two. |
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Connie Kalitta (M) from
Ypsilanti, Michigan
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
5) |
1987 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3 |
| "Kalitta Flying Service" Owned by Connie Kalitta
from
Ypsilanti, Michigan
USA
| Crew Chief: Connie Kalitta |
| '82 Dragster by
Chuck Kurzawa |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro Keith Black Hemi with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.338 at NHRA Ennis TX 4/05/87 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
269.86 at NHRA Ennis TX 4/05/87 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1987 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 74.70,
MPH 72.06 |
Entry is 0.95560 times average ET and 1.05517 times average MPH |
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1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
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| 1987 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.084 ET, 287.72 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.440 ET, 237.86 MPH |
| 1987 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 5.586 ET, 255.75 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.612 ET, 225.97 MPH |
| 1987 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.088 ET, 234.66 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.942 ET, 207.05 MPH |
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Notes: Kalitta qualified #8 at 5.47 and ran a career-best 5.338 at 269.86 in round one but lost to Dan Pastorini's 5.239. The best non-All-Star times were 5.348/265.80 at Ennis Fall 87. Ran 5.40/266.27 at the IHRA Angus Fuels event in Bristol. Photo from 1987 Winston All-Stars race at Texas Motorplex. |
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Connie Kalitta (M) from
Ypsilanti, Michigan
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
399 ) |
1988 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3 |
| "Kalitta Flying Service" Owned by Connie Kalitta
from
Ypsilanti, Michigan
USA
| Crew Chief: Connie Kalitta |
| '82 Dragster by
Chuck Kurzawa |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.060 at NHRA Baytown TX 10/08/88 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
283.01 at NHRA Baytown TX 10/08/88 |
| 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 |
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Entry's 1988 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 83.85,
MPH 85.75 |
Entry is 0.95113 times average ET and 1.05345 times average MPH |
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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 |
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| 1988 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 4.936 ET, 288.73 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1988 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 5.320 ET, 268.65 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1988 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 5.820 ET, 245.57 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: Connie started the 1988 season very slowly but found the combination at the final few NHRA national events. He started the season at Firebird Raceway's Super Bowl of Drag Racing event. It was an eight-car field, and he qualified #7. In the opening round, he lost to Gary Ormsby. He failed to qualify at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, where he was the fourth alternate at 5.54/254.38. He also attempted to qualify at Gainesville for the NHRA Gatornationals, where he was the second alternate at 5.46/266.74. The IHRA Texas Nationals was rained out. The day before the race was run, the teams were allowed a test and tune run. Kalitta ran a career-best (to this point) 5.22. He had actually qualified #10 in the field with a 5.29/263.34. However, his 5.32/258 in the opening round fell to Gene Snow's 5.20/274. At Memphis, for the NHRA Mid-South Nationals, his 5.40/260.94 qualified #11. Once again, he lost in round one, where he shut down to 14.56/49.41, losing to Mike Brotherton's 5.82/249. Shortly after that (May 22), Kalitta was at Bristol for the IHRA Springnationals. He qualified #5 and couldn't shake the first-round blues as his 5.53/249.44 lost to Eddie Hill's 5.40/269. The following week (May 29, he was in Baton Rouge for the NHRA Cajun Nationals. Kalitta's 5.33/273.80 qualified #8. But as was the case later, an off-pace 5.73/203.16 in the first round lost to Bill Mullins' 5.62/242. | 4/09/1988 - Connie Kalitta wins the inaugural Winston Invitational, 5.19 seconds at 276.0 mph. His 5.09 at the Supernationals was half the quickest side-by-side pass (Amato 5.071). He ran his best times of the season there in qualifying #4 at 5.06/283.01. He also ran 5.080 at the World Finals. Photo from Columbus 1988. |
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Connie Kalitta (M) from
Ypsilanti, Michigan
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
399 ) |
1989 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3 |
| "Kalitta Flying Service" Owned by Connie Kalitta
from
Ypsilanti, Michigan
USA
| Crew Chief: Connie Kalitta |
| Dragster by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.024 at NHRA Baytown TX 10/89 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
291.54 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/04/89 (NR) |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1989 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 86.90,
MPH 93.62 |
Entry is 0.94436 times average ET and 1.08520 times average MPH |
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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 |
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| 1989 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 4.919 ET, 294.88 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1989 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 5.320 ET, 268.65 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1989 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 5.820 ET, 245.57 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: 5.05 at Winters was half of the quickest side-by-side race (LaHaie 5.091). Photo from Columbus 1989. Ran 5.13 on the 291.54. | Connie found some speed going into the '89 season. It came from one of Sid Waterman's new gear-driven fuel pumps. After Connie had made two qualifying passes at Pomona for the Winternationals at 286 and 288, Sid asked him to try one of his larger fuel pumps. Kalitta installed the pump, and with no other changes, he went out and qualified #3 with a 5.06/291.54 (Top Speed and a track record). He beat Dick LaHaie's 5.09/277 in the first round, with a 5.05/288.64. Unfortunately, he lost to Frank Hawley in the second round. He again qualified #3 at the next NHRA event, the Supernationals at Houston, where he ran a 5.02 for the spot. He lasted until the second round, where he smoked the tires and lost to Hawley. He set Top Speed at the Gatornationals when he qualified #4 with a 5.12/286.98. Kalitta broke in the first round, against Shirley Muldowney. He didn't qualify that well at the Southern Nationals in Atlanta, running a 5.25/274.22 for the #12 spot. He lost to Gary Ormsby in the first round. He lost to Dick LaHaie in the first round, at the next race, the Mid-South Nationals at Memphis. He qualified #14 with a 5.18/283.82. Conrad qualified in the top half of the field at the Cajun Nationals when he ran a 5.21/279.24 to qualify #7. He beat Jack Ostrander in the first round, but in round two, he first smoked the tires and then tried to get back on it and went into a wheelstand before finally shutting off and losing to Gene Snow. He sidestepped the NHRA schedule for running the IHRA Springnationals at Bristol, and while he failed to make the finals, Kalitta set Top Speed of the meet at 271.05. At the NHRA Springnationals, he qualified #6 with a 5.10/281.77 but lost to Hank Endres in the first round. Connie traveled up to Canada for the Grandnationals, where he qualified #14 with a 5.37/271.98. A first-round 5.45/270.43 lost to Dennis Forcelle's 5.27/268. He had a bad outing at Englishtown for the Summernationals. His best of 5.33/280.72 failed to qualify, only being good enough for the second alternate. At the tenth race of the season, the Mile High Nationals in Denver, Connie made the show with a 5.44/261.32 (#11). He lost to Ormsby in the first round. He picked it up at the California Nationals, where he qualified #5 with a 5.10/284.99. But once again, he lost early when he smoked the tires against Mike Brotherton in the first round. Connie qualified #5 again at the next meet, the Seafair Nationals at Seattle. A 5.06/281.25 gave him the spot. But it was a repeat of the last event when he smoked the tires and lost to Brotherton in the first round, again. Kalitta finally made a few rounds at the Northstar Nationals. He used a 5.26/280.11 to qualify #10. He was fortunate in the first round, when Ormsby crashed into the guardrail and his 5.19/281.25 advanced. In the second round, he nipped Lori John's 5.27/264 with a 5.26/278.37. In the semifinals, he met Muldowney, and both ran 5.25 at 277, with Shirley picking up the win. After that good run, it was hoped that it would continue at the US Nationals. It didn't. A 5.12/282.66 qualified #15, and he lost to Eddie Hill in the first round. The next NHRA event was the Keystone Nationals at Maple Grove. Kalitta qualified #11 with a 5.08/277.77. He fouled against Ormsby with a 5.09/263.77 in the first round. |
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Submitted by Curt Swartz, Last updated on Friday, January 7, 2022, 07:06:34 PM by
Ron Howard.
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Michael Beach |
Connie Kalitta (M) from
Ypsilanti, Michigan
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
399 ) |
1990 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3 |
| "Kalitta Flying Service" Owned by Connie Kalitta
from
Ypsilanti, Michigan
USA
| Crew Chief: Connie Kalitta |
| Dragster by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.084 at NHRA Baytown TX 3/03/90 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
273.55 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/03/90 |
| 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 |
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Entry's 1990 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 74.04,
MPH 58.21 |
Entry is 0.96434 times average ET and 1.01642 times average MPH |
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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 |
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| 1990 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 4.881 ET, 296.05 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1990 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 5.272 ET, 269.13 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1990 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 5.772 ET, 245.82 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: Kalitta team cars painted identically for 1990. bodywork around cockpit was slightly different. Photo from Indy 1990. ET and speed confirmed by Jim Hawkins' DragStats. Connie was the third alternate at NHRA Brainerd MN 1990 with a 5.345 261.95.rnrn |
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Submitted by Curt Swartz, Last updated on Sunday, June 19, 2022, 04:43:08 PM by
Jim Hawkins.
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John Kilburg |
Connie Kalitta (M) from
Ypsilanti, Michigan
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
399 ) |
1991 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3 |
| "Kalitta Flying Service" Owned by Connie Kalitta
from
Ypsilanti, Michigan
USA
| Crew Chief: Maynard Yingst |
| Dragster by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.029 at NHRA Mohnton PA 9/91 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
280.11 at NHRA Mohnton PA 9/91 |
| 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 |
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Entry's 1991 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 70.04,
MPH 60.11 |
Entry is 0.98069 times average ET and 1.01463 times average MPH |
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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 |
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| 1991 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 4.881 ET, 296.05 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1991 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 5.128 ET, 276.07 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1991 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 5.628 ET, 251.54 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: ET and speed confirmed by Jim Hawkins' DragStats. Photo from 1991 Nationals |
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Submitted by Curt Swartz, Last updated on Saturday, August 14, 2021, 06:08:06 PM by
Mitch Osika.
Approved by Bill Pratt. |
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Connie Kalitta (M) from
Ypsilanti, Michigan
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
399 ) |
1992 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3 |
| "Bounty Hunter" Owned by Connie Kalitta
from
Ypsilanti, Michigan
USA
| Crew Chief: Connie Kalitta |
| '90 Dragster by
Mike Kase |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
4.961 at NHRA Englishtown NJ 7/11/92 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
280.37 at NHRA Atlanta GA 4/25/92 |
| 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 |
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Entry's 1992 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 72.50,
MPH 56.52 |
Entry is 0.97084 times average ET and 1.01155 times average MPH |
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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 |
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| 1992 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 4.779 ET, 301.70 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1992 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 5.110 ET, 277.17 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1992 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 5.610 ET, 252.47 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: ET and speed confirmed by Jim Hawkin's DragStats. Kalitta qualified 11th 4.972 279.41 NHRA Gainesville FL 3.92 |
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, October 22, 2022, 01:05:30 PM by
Jim Hawkins.
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Les Welch / Grant Bitter Collection |
Connie Kalitta (M) from
Ypsilanti, Michigan
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
399 ) |
1993 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3 |
| "Kalitta Flying Service" Owned by Connie Kalitta
from
Ypsilanti, Michigan
USA
| Crew Chief: Connie Kalitta |
| '90 Dragster by
Mike Kase |
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 |
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Entry's 1993 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
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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 |
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| 1993 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 4.762 ET, 308.64 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1993 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 5.110 ET, 277.94 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1993 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 5.610 ET, 253.17 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: Not listed in Jim Hawkins' DragStats for 1993. Did the team run IHRA or match races? |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, 04:41:27 PM by
David Oakes.
Approved by Bill Pratt. |
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© Allen Tracy |
Connie Kalitta (M) from
Ypsilanti, Michigan
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
399 ) |
1994 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3 |
| "Bounty Hunter" Owned by Connie Kalitta
from
Ypsilanti, Michigan
USA
| Crew Chief: Dick LaHaie |
| '94 Dragster by
Brad Hadman |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
4.753 at NHRA Ennis TX 10/16/94 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
302.41 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/04/94 |
| 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 |
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Entry's 1994 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 90.70,
MPH 79.80 |
Entry is 0.94512 times average ET and 1.06250 times average MPH |
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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 |
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| 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: Fourteenth member of the Slick 50 300 mph Club on February 20/1994, with a 300.60 at Phoenix. ET and speed confirmed by Jim Hawkins' DragStats. Also 4.789 at Houston 94 and 4.807 at Arizona 94. Photo from 1994 US Nationals. | Conrad started his season at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, but his best of 4.97/271.32 was good for the sixth alternate. He ran much better at Arizona for the NHRA Quality Care Nationals where his 4.82/294.69 qualified #5. He beat Bob Vandergriff's 5.05/282 in the first round, with a 4.89/300.60. In round two, a 4.83/298.11 beat Mike Dunn's 4.88/289. Kalitta ran a personal best ET (up to this point) in the semifinals with a 4.80/298.90. Unfortunately, it came in a loss to eventual winner Cory McClenathan's Low ET of the meet 4.74/298 mph blast. |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, May 8, 2022, 02:55:10 PM by
Ron Howard.
Approved by Bill Pratt. |
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© Rick Howard |
Connie Kalitta (M) from
Ypsilanti, Michigan
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
399 / 4) |
1995 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3 |
| "Bounty Hunter" Owned by Connie Kalitta
from
Ypsilanti, Michigan
USA
| Crew Chief: Ed McCulloch |
| '95 Dragster by
Murf McKinney |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
4.784 at NHRA Topeka KS 7/01/95 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
302.92 at NHRA Ennis TX 10/14/95 |
| 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 |
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Entry's 1995 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 83.19,
MPH 80.66 |
Entry is 0.95128 times average ET and 1.06430 times average MPH |
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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 |
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| 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: Kalitta qualified #15 at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals with a 5.04/280.19. In the opening round, his 5.11/223.26 lost to Larry Dixon Jr's 4.73/292. At the NHRA Arizona Nationals, only fifteen cars showed. Conrad's 4.94/297.22 qualified #10. He lost to his son Scott in the first round. His next stop was at Houston for the NHRA Slick 50 Nationals. A 4.82/298.70 qualified #7. In the first round, he ran another 4.82 at 301.81, but it wasn't enough as he lost to Joe Amato's 4.77/310. He qualified on the "bump" at Gainesville for the NHRA Gatornationals with a 4.98/268.01. In the first round, his 4.99/278.89 lost to low qualifier Blaine Johnson's 4.73/305. He did not race at Rockingham for the NHRA Winston Invitational. Rick Howard photo from 1995 NHRA Oldsmobile Springnats, Columbus. Qualified 14th at 4.96/291.45. He tripped up Joe Amato in round one but lost round two to Tommy Johnson Jr. (ET and speed confirmed by Jim Hawkins' DragStats. The best times were 4.784 in qualifying at Topeka and 302.92 in the first round at Ennis. |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, 12:49:44 AM by
Ron Howard.
Approved by Super Crew. |
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© Rick Howard |
Connie Kalitta (M) from
Ypsilanti, Michigan
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
399 ) |
1996 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3 |
| "American International Airways" Owned by Connie Kalitta
from
Ypsilanti, Michigan
USA
| Crew Chief: Dick LaHaie & Ed McCulloch |
| '94 Dragster by
Murf McKinney |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
4.696 at NHRA Mohnton PA 9/14/96 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
309.59 at NHRA Topeka KS 7/06/96 |
| 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 |
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Entry's 1996 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 86.96,
MPH 85.21 |
Entry is 0.94089 times average ET and 1.07530 times average MPH |
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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 |
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| 1996 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 4.592 ET, 318.69 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1996 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 4.991 ET, 287.91 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1996 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 5.491 ET, 261.69 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: Rick Howard photo from 1996 US Nats, Indy. Qualified 10th at 4.78/304.36. Lost Round 1 to Jim Head. (ET and speed confirmed by Jim Hawkins' DragStats.) |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, November 28, 2021, 10:10:45 PM by
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Connie Kalitta (M) from
Ypsilanti, Michigan
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
399 / 9) |
1997 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3 |
| "American International Airways" Owned by Connie Kalitta
from
Ypsilanti, Michigan
USA
| Crew Chief: Dick LaHaie & Ed McCulloch |
| '97 Dragster by
Murf McKinney |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
4.673 at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
314.46 at NHRA Baytown TX 3/97 |
| 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 |
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Entry's 1997 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 85.69,
MPH 88.37 |
Entry is 0.94214 times average ET and 1.08596 times average MPH |
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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 |
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| 1997 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 4.558 ET, 322.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.440 ET, 237.86 MPH |
| 1997 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 4.960 ET, 289.57 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.460 ET, 225.97 MPH |
| 1997 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 5.460 ET, 263.05 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.790 ET, 207.05 MPH |
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Notes: 4.684 and 314.46 speed confirmed by Jim Hawkins' DragStats. Where is the 4.67 from? 4.684 was low qualifier at Phoenix Atsco Nats. Could be Scott & not Connie. |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, November 30, 2019, 11:32:18 PM by
Jim Hawkins.
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Ron Dilley |
Connie Kalitta (M) from
Ypsilanti, Michigan
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
399 ) |
1998 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3 |
| "American International Airways" Owned by Connie Kalitta
from
Ypsilanti, Michigan
USA
| Crew Chief: Dick LaHaie & Ed McCulloch |
| '97 Dragster by
Murf McKinney |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
4.631 at NHRA Topeka KS 10/03/98 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
312.60 at NHRA Ennis TX 10/24/98 |
| 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 |
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Entry's 1998 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 82.46,
MPH 75.32 |
Entry is 0.95860 times average ET and 1.04759 times average MPH |
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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 |
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| 1998 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 4.523 ET, 326.44 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1998 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 4.831 ET, 298.40 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1998 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 5.331 ET, 270.41 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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No video link |
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Notes: ET and speed confirmed by Jim Hawkins' DragStats. |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, June 27, 2022, 11:54:32 PM by
Jim Hawkins.
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Connie Kalitta (M) from
Ypsilanti, Michigan
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
399 ) |
1999 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3 |
| "Kitty Hawk Airways" Owned by Connie Kalitta
from
Ypsilanti, Michigan
USA
| Crew Chief: Dick LaHaie & Ed McCulloch |
| '97 Dragster by
Murf McKinney |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
4.584 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/20/99 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
314.61 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/20/99 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1999 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 85.18,
MPH 75.46 |
Entry is 0.94887 times average ET and 1.05432 times average MPH |
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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 |
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| 1999 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 4.480 ET, 330.23 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1999 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 4.831 ET, 298.40 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1999 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 5.331 ET, 270.41 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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No Racer Website |
No video link |
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Notes: ET and speed confirmed by Jim Hawkins' DragStats. |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, January 29, 2022, 05:46:34 PM by
Jim Hawkins.
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Doug Kalitta (M) from
Ann Arbor, Michigan
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
) |
1997 - Category: ALKYFC, Type: CN, Class: TA/FC, Div: 2 |
| "Frank Hawley's Drag Racing School" Owned by Frank Hawley
from
Gainesville, Florida
USA
| Crew Chief: Ronnie Swearingen |
| '90 Pontiac Trans Am by
Murf McKinney |
Powered by Supercharged Alcohol 526 BAE Keith Black Hemi by Ronnie Swearingen with
3 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1997 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
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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 |
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| 1997 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.645 ET, 257.80 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.745 ET, 198.60 MPH |
| 1997 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.171 ET, 228.07 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.890 ET, 180.08 MPH |
| 1997 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.697 ET, 210.16 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.220 ET, 166.00 MPH |
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No video link |
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Notes: Connie's nephew. Ran at Pomona version of school. |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, February 8, 2009, 10:28:00 PM by
Super Crew.
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Rankings updated: 10/09/25 03:10:16 am EDT
