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National Dragster Chris Karamesines (M) from Chicago, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1957 - Category: SPORTSMAN, Type: , Class: B/R, Div: 3
Owned by Chris Karamesines from Chicago, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Chris Karamesines
'36 Ford Phaeton by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Carbureted Gas Oldsmobile with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 15.640 at Quad City Drag Strip, Cordova, IL/July 7, 1957         1/4 Mile MPH: 100.55 at Quad City Drag Strip, Cordova, IL/Aug. 25, 1957
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1957 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.90, MPH 00.98    Entry is 1.16369 times average ET and 0.93535 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1957 Records: 1/4 Mile: 11.400 ET, 123.50 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1957 Average: 1/4 Mile: 13.440 ET, 107.50 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1957 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 14.080 ET, 102.61 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: He raced his Olds-engined '36 Ford Phaeton at Cordova in the RB and RA roadster classes, clocking his fastest speed in the RB class on Aug. 25 at 100.55 mph. He turned 91.20 mph on Apr. 28 and 93.70 mph on July 7. Photo: Dragster Insider, Dec. 24, 2020 - MB
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, January 1, 2024, 01:13:24 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Chris Karamesines (M) from Chicago, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 323 ) 1958 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3
"The Chizler" Owned by Chris Karamesines from Chicago, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Chris Karamesines
'57 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1958 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1958 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.890 ET, 180.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1958 Average: 1/4 Mile: 9.750 ET, 156.65 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1958 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 10.610 ET, 143.95 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
Racer's Web Site | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, March 9, 2009, 10:19:41 PM by John Bockelman. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Photog Web 		Chris Karamesines (M) from Chicago, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 323 ) 1959 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3
"The Chizler" Owned by Chris Karamesines from Chicago, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Chris Karamesines
'59 Dragster by Chassis Research | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 8.750 at AHRA Great Bend KS 9/59         1/4 Mile MPH: 174.14 at AHRA Great Bend KS 9/59
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1959 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 60.00, MPH 63.30    Entry is 0.98425 times average ET and 1.04683 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1959 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.190 ET, 195.63 MPH    1000 Ft. 7.590 ET, 160.70 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 142.85 MPH   
1959 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.890 ET, 166.35 MPH 1000 Ft. 7.970 ET, 152.66 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 135.71 MPH
1959 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.590 ET, 154.21 MPH 1000 Ft. 8.389 ET, 145.02 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Won 1959 AHRA Nationals at Great Bend, KS.; Photo: "150 Photos from Texas," in Jalopy Journal, The H.A.M.B. -- MB
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, November 20, 2023, 11:38:34 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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RustyStew Chris Karamesines (M) from Chicago, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 323 ) 1960 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3
"The Chizler" Owned by Chris Karamesines from Chicago, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Chris Karamesines
'59 Dragster by Scotty Fenn | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 8.670 at Alton IL 4/24/60         1/4 Mile MPH: 204.54 at Alton IL 4/24/60
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1960 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 50.00, MPH 100.0    Entry is 1.00000 times average ET and 1.13633 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1960 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.962 ET, 204.54 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1960 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.670 ET, 180.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1960 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.378 ET, 166.41 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Set both NHRA National records on 4/24/60 at Alton IL (8.82/204.54). Photo at Sanford, Maine. But Isky Cams ad cites 8.67 ET on the 204.54.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, 09:15:44 PM by RustyStew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Chris Karamesines (M) from Chicago, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 323 ) 1961 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3
"The Chizler" Owned by Chris Karamesines from Chicago, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Chris Karamesines
'59 Dragster by Scotty Fenn | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 8.450 at York PA 11/61         1/4 Mile MPH: 190.27 at York PA 11/61
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1961 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 54.03, MPH 69.10    Entry is 0.99412 times average ET and 1.04861 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1961 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.880 ET, 204.54 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1961 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.500 ET, 181.45 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1961 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.120 ET, 169.11 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Set NHRA ET record in 4/61 at Riverside CA (8.56/183.00), then reset records at York PA in 11/61 (8.45/190.27). On 11/04/61, beat Don Garlits for Drag News No. 1 spot.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, November 16, 2019, 08:20:30 PM by John Bockelman. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Chris Karamesines (M) from Chicago, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 323 ) 1962 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3
"The Chizler" Owned by Chris Karamesines from Chicago, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Don Maynard
'62 Dragster by Don Maynard | Powered by Supercharged Nitro Chrysler Hemi (twins) with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 9.360 at Oswego IL 7/04/62         1/4 Mile MPH: 183.00 at Oswego IL 7/04/62
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1962 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.95, MPH 40.62    Entry is 1.12096 times average ET and 0.98919 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1962 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.880 ET, 204.54 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1962 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.350 ET, 185.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1962 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.850 ET, 174.55 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, August 21, 2021, 04:27:29 PM by John Bockelman.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Chris Karamesines (M) from Chicago, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 323 ) 1962 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3
"The Chizler" Owned by Chris Karamesines from Chicago, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Chris Karamesines
'59 Dragster by Scotty Fenn | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 8.350 at Oswego IL 7/04/62         1/4 Mile MPH: 191.00 at Oswego IL 7/04/62
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1962 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 50.00, MPH 65.35    Entry is 1.00000 times average ET and 1.03243 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1962 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.880 ET, 204.54 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1962 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.350 ET, 185.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1962 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.850 ET, 174.55 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, August 21, 2021, 04:26:56 PM by Danny White.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Chris Karamesines (M) from Chicago, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1963 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: AA/D, Div: 3
"Chizler" Owned by Chris Karamesines from Chicago, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Chris Karamesines
'59 Dragster by Don Maynard | Powered by Supercharged Gas 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1963 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1963 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.760 ET, 202.70 MPH    1000 Ft. 8.270 ET, 153.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1963 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.640 ET, 176.11 MPH 1000 Ft. 8.400 ET, 142.86 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1963 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.520 ET, 159.83 MPH 1000 Ft. 8.820 ET, 136.06 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
Racer's Web Site | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, March 9, 2009, 10:21:08 PM by John Bockelman. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Chris Karamesines (M) from Chicago, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 323 ) 1963 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3
"The Chizler" Owned by Chris Karamesines from Chicago, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Chris Karamesines
'59 Dragster by Scotty Fenn | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.600 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 204.08 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1963 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 100.0, MPH 91.40    Entry is 0.93252 times average ET and 1.08392 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1963 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.600 ET, 207.36 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1963 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.150 ET, 188.28 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1963 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.700 ET, 176.38 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Low ET at 1963 Bakersfield March Meet at 7.99 - the track's first seven. Karamesines ran Capitol Raceway's first "7s" on May 12. He had warmed up with a 182 mph pass and then made runs of 7.95/191 and 7.93/192.70 to break both ends of the track record. On May 30, Chris set a 187.88 track record at Detroit.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, April 17, 2022, 12:21:47 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Chris Karamesines (M) from Chicago, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 323 ) 1964 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3
"The Chizler" Owned by Chris Karamesines from Chicago, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Chris Karamesines
'63 Dragster by Rod Stuckey | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.840 at Bakersfield CA 3/64         1/4 Mile MPH: 201.78 at Riverside 12/13/64
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1964 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 69.18, MPH 81.10    Entry is 0.97379 times average ET and 1.05644 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1964 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.501 ET, 208.33 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.900 ET, 142.85 MPH   
1964 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.051 ET, 191.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.195 ET, 139.00 MPH
1964 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.601 ET, 178.79 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.525 ET, 131.97 MPH
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Notes: Low qualifier at the Bakersfield March Meet 3/64 at 7.84/192.70. | Ran a 7.88 track record at Dover. He debuted a new car at the Lions Anniversary Race on September 26, but his two passes of 8.65/178.21 and 8.92/180.36 failed to qualify. - Ron Howard
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, January 19, 2020, 12:05:55 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Mitch Osika Collection Chris Karamesines (M) from Chicago, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 323 ) 1965 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3
"Kendall GT-1 Chizler" Owned by Chris Karamesines from Chicago, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Chris Karamesines
'65 Dragster by Kent Fuller | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.420 at AHRA Phoenix AZ 1/65         1/4 Mile MPH: 213.01 at Byron IL 1965
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1965 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 83.91, MPH 85.88    Entry is 0.93865 times average ET and 1.08402 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1965 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.190 ET, 219.50 MPH    1000 Ft. 6.420 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.560 ET, 149.69 MPH   
1965 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.905 ET, 196.50 MPH 1000 Ft. 6.780 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.838 ET, 142.21 MPH
1965 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.601 ET, 180.20 MPH 1000 Ft. 7.200 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.168 ET, 134.60 MPH
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Notes: Quickest ET at the time, Beeline AHRA. Chris qualified #1 at the AHRA Winternationals with the 7.42 but lost to Tom Hoover's 7.78/193.96 in the first round, with a 7.80/196.92. He also qualified #1 with a 7.76 (Low ET) at Pomona on March 28 for a sixteen-car UDRA meet. Bill Leavitt's 7.89/192.70 stopped him in the first round, but Chris' losing 7.95/203.16 held for Top Speed. In June, for the NHRA Springnationals, a 7.67/202.70 qualified Chris third, and on Saturday's AA/FD class runoffs, a 7.80/200.88 beat Danny Ongais (7.99/192.70), who fouled. A second-round 7.67/202.70 advanced when the Ramchargers broke, and a 7.93/202.70 got him into the class runoff with Maynard Rupp. There Chris' engine let go, and Rupp won with a 7.99/142.40. Made the finals at NHRA Bristol 65 with a 7.67/202.70 best. Photo from 7/67.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, 07:46:52 PM by Mitch Osika. Approved by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Chris Karamesines (M) from Chicago, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 323 ) 1966 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3
"The Chizler" Owned by Chris Karamesines from Chicago, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Chris Karamesines
'65 Dragster by Kent Fuller | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.420 at Cecil County MD 9/24/66         1/4 Mile MPH: 211.76 at Cecil County MD 9/24/66
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1966 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 67.36, MPH 69.95    Entry is 0.96741 times average ET and 1.03763 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1966 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.950 ET, 223.32 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1966 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.670 ET, 204.08 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1966 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.390 ET, 186.57 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Also 7.76/198.72 at Bakersfield 3/66. | Chris started the year with a semifinal finish at the AHRA Opener at Beeline. At the NHRA Winternationals, a 7.72 qualified #15 in the 32-car field, but he lost early. The following week on February 26 he was at Lions for the UDRA Winternationals where a 7.61/205.94 qualified #6 in another 32-car field. Once again, he failed to make the finals. He ran well at Bakersfield lasting until the semifinals of Sunday's program before losing to James Warren's 8.02/205 with an 8.05/181.44. Chris didn't run any of the weekly shows at Lions or Irwindale, but concentrated more on the "big events" and the more lucrative match races. On May 1 he was at Island Dragway facing off against Don Westerdale in the "Ramchargers" car. He lost two straight carding a best of 8.0/197. A week later (May 7), he was at Atco for a match with Don Garlits. He lost three straight with a best of 7.89/189. On May 14th he had a rematch with the "Ramchargers." Westerdale won the first race although the "Greek" ran 7.67/204 and in the second race the candy-striped car lost it's 'chute out of the gate and Chris took the win. In the third and deciding race, Karamesines ran 7.70/201.78 to win the match over Westerdale's 7.95/202. Another Match race was run at Minneapolis on May 29 where Tom Hoover was his opponent. Chris won the first race with a 7.81/209.30. In the second race, despite a good 7.80/205, Tom beat him. In the deciding third match, Karamesines had his parachute fall out giving Tom the match race win. At the UDRA Summernationals at Union Grove on May 30, he set Top Speed at 208 and finished runner-up to Don Prudhomme. He beat the "Ramchargers" in a best of three match at New York National on June 11. The "Rams" arrived late and they failed to fire for the first race. Chris soloed for the win with a 7.85/196.92. In round two, the "Ramchargers" blew an engine while beating the "Greek's" 8.62/187.10 with an 8.44/166.87. With the "Ramchargers" out with a blown engine, Karamesines soloed for the win by smoking the tires the length of the track to an 8.05/199.10 for the match race win. The "Snake" fell to the "Greek" three straight at Alton on June 25. Prudhomme fouled in the first race, then broke in the second. Meanwhile, Chris ran 7.61/198.11, 7.51/204.08, and a solo 7.71/189.46 in the third race when Don was unable to repair. The following day he was running at the AHRA Grand American Championships. He soloed with an 8.27/196.72 in the first round, when his competition failed to show, but in round two his 8.24/197.84 lost to Prudhomme's 7.91/203. - Ron Howard
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, November 30, 2019, 01:05:50 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Chris Karamesines (M) from Chicago, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 323 ) 1967 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3
"The Chizler" Owned by Chris Karamesines from Chicago, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Chris Karamesines
'67 Dragster by Kent Fuller | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.310 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/04/67         1/4 Mile MPH: 214.78 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/04/67
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1967 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 48.34, MPH 55.61    Entry is 1.00274 times average ET and 1.00949 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1967 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.700 ET, 230.76 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.050 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1967 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.290 ET, 212.76 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.303 ET, 0.00 MPH
1967 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.880 ET, 196.83 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.633 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Chris started the season at Beeline for the AHRA Winternationals. His 7.86 qualified #19. In the opening round, a 7.77 advanced over Don Johnson, but he lost to eventual winner Connie Kalitta in round two. At Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, his 7.310/214.78 qualified #4. Unfortunately, he fouled against John Mulligan in the first round. He slowed to a 7.652/207.84 on the run. That was Chris's last NHRA national event of the year. Karamesines bypassed the Bakersfield March Meet, going to Deland for the NASCAR Winter Championships instead. While he didn't make the final, he set the meet's Top Speed at 208.54. On April 2, he beat Emery Cook three straight at Hollywood. His best time came in the second race, where a 7.41/200.44 beat Cook's 8.18 in Don Garlits car. He wrapped up the match with a 7.53/200.88 in the final race where Cook fouled. The "Greek" found himself at Tampa on April 9 for a match race against Val LaPorte. Things didn't go in his favor there as he first fouled away a 7.56 against Val's 7.80. And then a 7.60 in the second race lost the match to Val's 7.40. On May 7, he was at Gary, Indiana's US 30, for a rematch against Cook. It was just not Chris' day as he got out of shape in their first race and shut down while Cook ran 8.18 to win. Chris shut down again with problems in the second race, and Emory won the match two straight with an 8.01. Another best of three match was held at Motor City Dragway where Karamesines faced Kalitta's Winternationals winning Ford. Chris was very late in their first race, and his 7.49/194.38 lost to Kalitta's 7.92/207. Chris fouled in the second race and ended up losing the match. He was at Cecil on May 21 for a best-of-three-match race against Joe Jacono. In their first race, Jacono broke while Karamesines ran 7.62/199 to win. Joe could not run after the first race, so Ron Rivero took his place. Ron then won the second race with a 7.49/206. Chris did not get an ET, but his speed was 199 again. Chris wrapped up the match in the final race by running 7.54/199 when Rivero fouled away a 7.46/206. On May 30, Karamesines was at Gary, Indiana, for the UDRA Championships. His 7.41/205.46 beat Don Garlits in the opening round of eliminations. In the second round, his 7.47/205 beat Dave Powers, but in the semifinals, his 7.39/205 fell to the eventual winner Vern Anderson's 7.19/214. Garlits was Karamesines opponent on June 25 at Milan, and the "old man" proved to be tough to beat. Something Chris did not do on this day. In their first race, his 7.73/152 fell to Garlits' 7.44/208. Chris improved to 7.48/205 in the second race, but Don also improved to 7.37/207 to win. Even though Garlits had already won the match, the two lined up for one final race where Don ran 7.23 to win while Karamesines ran his best speed of the day at 208.80. He got payback on LaPorte on July 9 at St. Thomas, where he beat him in their match race and set a track record 7.75/195.64. The following week (July 15), he was at Lions for the big 64-car PDA Championships. His 7.38/209 defeated Tom Toler in the opening round of eliminations. Unfortunately, he lost early as Dave Beebe beat him in the next round. He also competed in the Mr.USA Top Fuel Meet at Cecil County on July 29. He caught a really good light in the first round, where his 7.47/197 beat Walt Kinsley's 7.22/210. But he tried to do it again in the second round and fouled against eventual winner Mike Snively in the "Hawaiian." AKA the red We needle Nose car.
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Les Welch / Grant Bittner Collection Chris Karamesines (M) from Chicago, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 323 ) 1968 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3
"The Chizler" Owned by Chris Karamesines from Chicago, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Chris Karamesines
'67 Dragster by Kent Fuller | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 6.760 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 221.66 at LaPlace LA 9/08/69
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
Entry's 1968 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 72.72, MPH 57.92    Entry is 0.95751 times average ET and 1.01233 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1968 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.400 ET, 236.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 5.723 ET, 226.58 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.660 ET, 174.00 MPH   
1968 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.060 ET, 218.96 MPH 1000 Ft. 6.440 ET, 196.76 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.160 ET, 160.70 MPH
1968 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.720 ET, 200.24 MPH 1000 Ft. 7.157 ET, 177.05 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.633 ET, 146.50 MPH
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Notes: Chris was at Beeline in Jan for the AHRA Winternationals. It was quite a show with 92 cars attempting to qualify for the 32-car field. His first-round 7.14/203.60 advanced when Kelly Brown lost fire, and he advanced past round two when his opponent fouled. Unfortunately, he lost in round three. He then went over to Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, but he was disappointed when he failed to qualify for the 32-car field. He was running really well on March 3 for the 64-car show at OCIR's PDA Championships. Chris ran 6.88 in round four over Tom McEwen before fouling away a 6.90 in the semifinals against eventual winner Vic Brown. It was strange not to see him running at the Bakersfield March Meet, but he did not attend the event in '68. On May 29, he was at Pittsburgh for the Eastern Fuel Dragster Championships. He fouled away a 7.43/203.16 in the first round against Scott Wilson, who advanced with a 7.55/205.46. He also ran 218.44 mph at Long Beach, CA 7/20/68.
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Photog Web 		Chris Karamesines (M) from Chicago, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 323 ) 1969 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Chizler" Owned by Chris Karamesines from Chicago, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Chris Karamesines
'69 Plymouth Barracuda by Kent Fuller | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.730 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 185.69 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1969 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 45.10, MPH 27.84    Entry is 1.00914 times average ET and 0.96212 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1969 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.960 ET, 215.31 MPH    1000 Ft. 6.340 ET, 175.45 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.940 ET, 173.00 MPH   
1969 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.660 ET, 193.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 6.657 ET, 166.68 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.080 ET, 151.80 MPH
1969 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.360 ET, 176.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 7.077 ET, 156.79 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.410 ET, 142.54 MPH
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Notes: Original pre-Internet draglist entry. Listed times from Drag Stat 1969. | Karamesines had some firsts for himself with this car. For one, he had never before run the 426 Hemi engine, and it was his first drag car with a transmission. Kent Fuller built the 1,900 lb. car.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Friday, August 8, 2025, 11:51:43 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Darwin Busch, Brent Busch Collection Chris Karamesines (M) from Chicago, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 323 ) 1969 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3
"The Chizler" Owned by Chris Karamesines from Chicago, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Chris Karamesines
'67 Dragster by Kent Fuller | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 6.734 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/08/69         1/4 Mile MPH: 218.97 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/08/69
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
Entry's 1969 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 70.70, MPH 50.03    Entry is 0.96614 times average ET and 1.00005 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1969 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.400 ET, 238.15 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.660 ET, 174.00 MPH   
1969 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.970 ET, 218.96 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.035 ET, 160.70 MPH
1969 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.540 ET, 202.41 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.410 ET, 149.56 MPH
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Notes: Chris qualified third with a 7.00 at the AHRA Winternationals. In the third round of eliminations he blew his engine while winning over James Warren. After a mad thrash to change engines for the semifinal, he was shut off on the line with a fuel leak. At Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals on February 2, a 7.17/214.79 qualified Chris #22 in the show. He ran a first-round 7.40/209.30 that lost to Dave Beebe's 7.15. On April 26, Tommy Ivo faced Chris for a best two-out-of-three match race at York US 30. Chris won the first race with a 7.18 at a track speed record of 216.88 over Ivo's quicker 7.08/183. Ivo evened the score in the second race when his 6.56/215 beat Chris, who again reset the speed record with a losing 217.38. Chris lost fire in the final race giving Ivo a single for the match race win, but Chris later refired and ran a 6.95/213.28. | Also 6.743 ET at Indy US Nationals 69.
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Photog Web 		Chris Karamesines (M) from Chicago, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 323 ) 1970 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Chizler" Owned by Chris Karamesines from Chicago, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Chris Karamesines
'69 Plymouth Barracuda by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1970 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1970 Records: 1/4 Mile: 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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No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Monday, March 9, 2009, 10:07:59 PM by John Bockelman. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Photog Web 		Chris Karamesines (M) from Chicago, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 323 ) 1970 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3
"The Chizler" Owned by Chris Karamesines from Chicago, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Chris Karamesines
Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 6.550 at Union Grove WI 9/30/70         1/4 Mile MPH: 228.42 at Union Grove WI 9/30/70
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1970 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 84.04, MPH 74.64    Entry is 0.95342 times average ET and 1.04320 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1970 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.400 ET, 238.15 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.660 ET, 174.00 MPH   
1970 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.870 ET, 218.96 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.035 ET, 160.70 MPH
1970 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.370 ET, 204.11 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.410 ET, 149.56 MPH
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Notes: Last Front engine dragster. A newspaper report from 1971 notes that Vic Brown's 6.55/228.42 at Union Grove (Wis.) on 5/30/70 broke a track record set the previous Labor Day by Chris Karamesines (6.56/227.31). - RT | Also 6.755/202.70 original listing and 6.56 at New York National. Karamesines was at Beeline Dragway for the AHRA Winternationals. He qualified #5 in the sixteen-car field. In the opening round of eliminations, he fouled against Dave Chenevert. Chris did not race at the Bakersfield March Meet, choosing to run at Lions for the AHRA Grand American run on the same weekend(March 8). There, his 6.94 beat Frank Rupert in round one, but in the second round, his 6.77 lost to Jimmy King's 6.69. In April, he was at LaPlace's Spring Drag Festival. It was only an eight-car show, and Chris ran 6.92 to qualify #6. A first-round 8.77 advanced when Mike Tarter broke on the line, and in the semifinals, his 6.90/207.84 beat Cliff Smith's ailing car. Not sure what happened in the final (maybe he fouled?), but his 6.85/208.80 finished runner-up to Chip Woodall's 7.54/166. On April 19, the "Greek" was at Rockingham for the AHRA Pro-Am Championships. Unfortunately, he broke against "Sneaky Pete" Robinson in the first round.
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Photog Web 		Chris Karamesines (M) from Chicago, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 323 ) 1971 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Chizler" Owned by Chris Karamesines from Chicago, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Chris Karamesines
'71 Ford Mustang by Romeo Palamides | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.720 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/20/71         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1971 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.97, MPH 00.00    Entry is 1.10602 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1971 Records: 1/4 Mile: 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: Chris qualified #15 at 7.72 (unknown speed) at Gainesville in his funny car after running his top fuel car at Pomona. Unfortunately, he blew the engine on this pass and Eldon Huffman took his place in the field. Chris did not run another NHRA national event this year.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 12:34:02 AM by John Murnan II. Approved by Super Crew.
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© Tom Kasch Chris Karamesines (M) from Chicago, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 323 ) 1971 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3
"The Chizler" Owned by Chris Karamesines from Chicago, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Chris Karamesines
'71 Dragster by Don Garlits | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 6.360 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 236.00 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1971 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 86.17, MPH 81.62    Entry is 0.94222 times average ET and 1.07782 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1971 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.211 ET, 245.90 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1971 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.750 ET, 218.96 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1971 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.289 ET, 204.11 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Chris qualified #5 at Pomona for the Winternationals at 6.832/216.34. He had a wing over the engine (front engine and a separate entry?) He won round one over Paul Schoenfield, 7.53/203.16 to 8.09, but Kenny Safford got to him in round two, 6.91/212.76 to 7.29/214.79. That was the Greek's last NHRA national event in Top Fuel, but he ran his funny car at the Gatornationals. Chris also ran 6.595 at Long Beach and 206.89. | The original rectangular Milodon decal before the bowed shape. I remember the Milodon ads (and T-shirts at the track) in the Lions-era Drag News, with a hand holding a full-stack '92. The first Howard's Cams decal with the cursive writing across the gear was the best one. - Joe Moore
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Monday, January 16, 2023, 04:31:09 PM by John Bockelman.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Chris Karamesines (M) from Chicago, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 323 ) 1972 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3
"The Chizler" Owned by Chris Karamesines from Chicago, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Chris Karamesines
'71 Dragster by Don Garlits | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Milodon Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 6.312 at PRA Tulsa OK 8/72         1/4 Mile MPH: 229.59 at PRA Tulsa OK 8/72
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1972 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 70.87, MPH 67.07    Entry is 0.95636 times average ET and 1.03826 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1972 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.910 ET, 245.90 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.280 ET, 182.00 MPH   
1972 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.600 ET, 221.13 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.875 ET, 172.90 MPH
1972 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.289 ET, 204.11 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.410 ET, 154.09 MPH
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Notes: Ran 6.36 at Marion County, 6.85 at Pomona, 6.47 at Gainesville, and 6.31 at Tulsa. | Chris made history on September 18 by running a 6.44 to qualify #6 at Rockingham for the IHRA US Open. What's so special about that? Well he did it running the first Milodon Aluminum 426 Hemi. He switched back to a steel motor for eliminations. He equaled his qualifying effort with a first-round 6.44/218.97 over Jim Hundley, but in round two he lost to Tommy Ivo.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, January 22, 2022, 02:55:23 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Bill Myers, Courtesy Gary Newgord Chris Karamesines (M) from Chicago, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 323 ) 1973 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3
"The Chizler" Owned by Chris Karamesines from Chicago, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Chris Karamesines
'71 Dragster by Don Garlits | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Milodon Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 6.080 at Suffolk VA 1973         1/4 Mile MPH: 236.84 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/18/73
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1973 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 77.08, MPH 73.18    Entry is 0.94557 times average ET and 1.03950 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1973 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.784 ET, 247.25 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.135 ET, 184.80 MPH   
1973 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.430 ET, 227.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.360 ET, 175.56 MPH
1973 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.076 ET, 207.04 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.690 ET, 163.21 MPH
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Notes: Chri's 6.117/236.84 just barely lost to Don Garlits' 6.059/243.24 in the first round at NHRA Gainesville on March 18, 1973. The Greek qualified #10 at 6.235/234.37. Chris was the fourth alternate at NHRA Englishtown (times unavailable, but the bump spot was 6.324). At the 1973 AHRA Gateway Nationals at St. Louis International Raceway. Top Fuel Eliminator Chris Karamesines, the third qualifier at 6.38/228.43. 1973 AHRA Gateway Nationals at St. Louis International Raceway. Top Fuel Eliminator, Round 1. Chris Karamesines (near lane) loses to Texan Don Hand with a supercharger explosion. Chris was the fifth alternate at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/01/73 at 6.32/225.00. That was his last NHRA national event of the year. Chris was at Tulsa in April for the AHRA Grand American. He qualified for the sixteen-car field, but he lost to Don Cook in round one. He also raced at Green Valley for the next AHRA Grand American race. He lasted until the semifinal, where he went into a wheelstand against Dave Settles. A big win followed that at Dragway 42 on May 24. He was there for the AHRA Grand American race. This was an eight-car field, and he qualified #3. In the opening round, he and his opponent, Lou Novotny, had problems, but the "Greek's" 7.17/198.23 crossed the stripe ahead of Lou's 7.15/149. In the semifinal, John Wiebe had problems and slowed to 7.10/204 while Chris ran 6.71/206.42 to win. He faced Jim Walther in the final, and Jim had won his semifinal race with a 6.45. But again, troubles interfered; Jim slowed to 18.03/40 while Karamesines got the victory with a 7.35/141.28. Shortly after that (June 3), he was in Denver at Century 21 Raceway for the AHRA Springnationals.A 6.64 qualified #4 for the sixteen-car field. He lasted until the second round, where he fouled against Wiebe.
Submitted by Mike Gagnon, Last updated on Saturday, January 22, 2022, 02:55:24 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Thomas Nagy Chris Karamesines (M) from Chicago, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 323 ) 1974 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3
"The Chizler" Owned by Chris Karamesines from Chicago, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Chris Karamesines
'71 Dragster by Don Garlits | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Milodon Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.300 at PHR Martin MI 8/11/74         1/4 Mile MPH: 228.54 at Columbus OH 1974
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1974 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 50.00, MPH 48.71    Entry is 1.00000 times average ET and 0.99799 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1974 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.780 ET, 248.61 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.000 ET, 184.80 MPH   
1974 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.300 ET, 229.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.360 ET, 176.12 MPH
1974 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.820 ET, 211.54 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.690 ET, 163.21 MPH
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Notes: Photo from the 1974 NHRA Springnationals, National Trail Raceway, Columbus, Ohio. 6.46 National Trail Raceway-Columbus 74
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, January 22, 2022, 02:55:25 PM by John Bockelman.
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Thomas Nagy Chris Karamesines (M) from Chicago, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 323 ) 1975 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3
"Chris Karamesines" Owned by Chris Karamesines from Chicago, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Chris Karamesines
'75 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Milodon Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/15/75         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/15/75
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1975 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1975 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 250.69 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.000 ET, 189.96 MPH   
1975 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.198 ET, 229.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.360 ET, 176.12 MPH
1975 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.759 ET, 211.54 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.690 ET, 163.21 MPH
Racer's Web Site | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: AKA The Chizler. The car featured real gold on the shiny parts. Photo from the 1975 NHRA Gatornationals, Gainesville, Florida. This photo was taken as Chris is push-started from the top end and moments before the car was destroyed in a qualifying accident. He returned at Indy in a new car. The Greek only ran two NHRA events this year.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, January 22, 2022, 04:12:10 PM by John Bockelman.
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Photog Web 		Chris Karamesines (M) from Chicago, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 323 ) 1975 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3
"Chris Karamesines" Owned by Chris Karamesines from Chicago, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Chris Karamesines
'75 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Milodon Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.760 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 8/31/75         1/4 Mile MPH: 218.44 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 8/31/75
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1975 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 01.00, MPH 20.36    Entry is 1.09067 times average ET and 0.95389 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1975 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 250.69 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.000 ET, 189.96 MPH   
1975 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.198 ET, 229.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.360 ET, 176.12 MPH
1975 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.759 ET, 211.54 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.690 ET, 163.21 MPH
Racer's Web Site | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Chris brought this new car to Indy after destroying his 'real gold' machine in a crash at Gainesville. He was a DNQ at 6.76/218.44. Those were the Greek's only two NHRA national events this year.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, January 22, 2022, 04:13:54 PM by Danny White.
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© Thomas Nagy Chris Karamesines (M) from Chicago, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 323 ) 1976 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3
"The Chizler" Owned by Chris Karamesines from Chicago, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Chris Karamesines
'75 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Milodon Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.260 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1976 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 36.28, MPH 00.00    Entry is 1.02288 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1976 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 250.69 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.000 ET, 200.00 MPH   
1976 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.120 ET, 232.55 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.090 ET, 190.00 MPH
1976 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.620 ET, 214.99 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.420 ET, 175.81 MPH
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Notes: Photo from the 1976 Popular Hot Rodding Championships, US 131 Dragway, Martin, Michigan. | Chris was at Kansas City International in April for the AHRA Show Me Nationals. Unfortunately, he lost to Frank Bradley in the first round.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, January 22, 2022, 02:55:27 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Norman Blake Chris Karamesines (M) from Chicago, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 323 ) 1977 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3
"The Chizler" Owned by Chris Karamesines from Chicago, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Chris Karamesines
'75 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Milodon Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.135 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/04/77         1/4 Mile MPH: 234.98 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/04/77
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1977 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 48.53, MPH 52.78    Entry is 1.00245 times average ET and 1.00522 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1977 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1977 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.120 ET, 233.76 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1977 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.620 ET, 216.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
Racer's Web Site | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Photo from 1977 US Nationals. Chris attempted to qualify for the NHRA Springnationals at Columbus, but his 6.20 best failed to make the show.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, January 22, 2022, 02:55:28 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Michael Beach Chris Karamesines (M) from Chicago, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 323 ) 1978 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3
"The Chizler" Owned by Chris Karamesines from Chicago, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Chris Karamesines
'75 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Milodon Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.080 at Bakersfield CA 3/78         1/4 Mile MPH: 223.32 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/02/78
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1978 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 54.14, MPH 21.03    Entry is 0.99346 times average ET and 0.95534 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1978 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.990 ET, 200.00 MPH   
1978 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.120 ET, 233.76 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.090 ET, 198.00 MPH
1978 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.620 ET, 216.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.420 ET, 183.22 MPH
Racer's Web Site | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Karamesines attempted to qualify at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals. He had a blower backfire and explode during qualifying, and he failed to make the show. He was the second alternate at Gainesville with a 6.28 (no speed reported). Chris qualified #24 at Indy at 6.18/223.32 but did not make round one. Hank Endres raced as his alternate. That was Chris's last NHRA national event of the year. Michael Beach photo from Martin, MI, 1978 (far lane).
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, July 9, 2022, 02:34:25 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Michael Beach Chris Karamesines (M) from Chicago, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 323 ) 1979 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3
"The Chizler" Owned by Chris Karamesines from Chicago, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Chris Karamesines
'75 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Milodon Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
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
Racer's Web Site | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Michael Beach photo from Martin, MI, 1979.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, January 22, 2022, 02:55:31 PM by John Bockelman.
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Photog Web 		Chris Karamesines (M) from Chicago, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 323 ) 1980 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3
"Chris Karamesines" Owned by Chris Karamesines from Chicago, Illinois USA Crew Chief:
'79 Dragster by Don Cook | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.923 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 8/31/80         1/4 Mile MPH: 236.22 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 8/31/80
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 60.05, MPH 48.33    Entry is 0.98799 times average ET and 0.99738 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1980 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1980 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.995 ET, 236.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1980 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.495 ET, 218.61 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Chris started the '80 season by qualifying #4 at the AHRA Winternationals. He lost to Shirley Muldowney in the first round. A week later (February 3), he was at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, where his 6.028/232.55 qualified on the "bump." He lost a motor in the first round and the race. Both he and Bob Noice ran 6.100 (The Greek's at 234.37), but Bob got the win light. He made an amazing pass at the Bakersfield March Meet during qualifying. The car got completely sideways at around 150 mph, but Karamesines somehow saved it. In June, he was in St. Louis for the AHRA Gateway Nationals. His 6.34/218.98 qualified #5. He lasted until the semifinals before his 6.52/214.80 lost to Jody Smart's 6.39/224. Karamesines qualified #7 in the eight-car field at Martin, Michigan, for the PHR Championships. Chris won round one over a broken Mark Oswald at PHR championships at 6.06/226.70. In the semifinal, an off-pace 6.48/227 lost to Don Garlits' 6.34/238. Qualified 16th at Indy 1980 at 5.923/236.22 in the last 32-car show there. He fouled against Junior Kaiser in round one and lost despite running quicker, 6.09/229 to the Greek's 5.985/230.76. Pomona and Indy were his only two NHRA national events of the year.
Submitted by Curt Swartz, Last updated on Saturday, July 9, 2022, 07:06:07 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Chris Karamesines (M) from Chicago, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 323 ) 1981 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3
"Chris Karamesines" Owned by Chris Karamesines from Chicago, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Chris Karamesines
'80 Dragster by Don Cook | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.820 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 245.00 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1981 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 65.03, MPH 71.65    Entry is 0.97832 times average ET and 1.03445 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1981 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.520 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: Karamesines was at Fremont for its East/West meet early in the year. While he didn't reach the final, he set Low ET at 5.85 in a field that included Don Garlits and Jerry Ruth. In May, he was at Tulsa for the AHRA Springnationals. He qualified second behind Garlits and just ahead of Shirley Muldowney. He lasted until the final, where he finished runner-up to "Big Daddy." In June, he also raced at St. Louis for the AHRA Gateway Nationals, but his 6.79/207.38 in the opening round fell to Fred Snavely's 6.73/192. Chris did not race at any NHRA national events this year.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Friday, January 7, 2022, 07:29:29 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Chris Karamesines (M) from Chicago, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 323 ) 1982 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3
"Chris Karamesines" Owned by Chris Karamesines from Chicago, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Chris Karamesines
'80 Dragster by Don Cook | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.030 at AHRA Salt Lake City UT 8/15/82         1/4 Mile MPH: 231.36 at AHRA Kansas City MO 1982
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1982 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 38.24, MPH 22.55    Entry is 1.02030 times average ET and 0.95631 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1982 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.484 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
Racer's Web Site | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Chris started the season at Tucson in Jan for the AHRA Winternationals. He beat a tire-smoking Johnny Abbott in the first round, but his 6.24/225.56 in the semifinals lost to Shirley Muldowney's 6.03/236. Chris also raced at Tulsa for the AHRA Springnationals. Unfortunately, a first-round 6.25/227.27 lost to Frank Bradley's 6.15/233. In June, he was at St. Louis for the AHRA Gateway Nationals. Muldowney beat him in the first round, with a 5.94/230 to his 6.19/216. The lady had his number as she got him again at the AHRA Summernationals at Kansas City. This time it was in the semifinals. Chris' 6.10/231.36 lost to Shirley's 5.95/229. On August 15, AHRA held its Western Nationals at Bonneville Raceway. Karamesines beat low qualifier Bradley with a 6.03/219 to Frank's 6.16/230. In the semifinals, his 6.16/194.31 lost to the pink car of Muldowney that ran 5.89/233. He qualified for the field at Spokane for the AHRA World Finals, but breakage kept him out of the show, and Arley Langlo replaced him. Chris did not run the NHRA tour this year. | 6.13 242 AHRA US 30 1982 losing in the first round. (Note: The US 30 clocks were very questionable in 1982 (especially the speeds). - Danny White
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, October 1, 2022, 12:06:49 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.

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