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Mike Kalinowski (M) from Orchard Park, New York USA (Comp Nr/Finish: 512 )

2015 - Category: GASSER, Type: SN, Class: A/GS, Div: 1

"Unfinished Business" Owned by Unknown from Orchard Park, New York USA

Crew Chief:

'48 Austin Sedan by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol Chevrolet with automatic 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 2015 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

2015 Records:	1/4 Mile: 6.390 ET, 216.51 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 4.750 ET, 152.00 MPH
2015 Average:	1/4 Mile: 6.755 ET, 206.35 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 4.870 ET, 133.00 MPH
2015 Minimum:	1/4 Mile: 7.255 ET, 192.13 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 5.200 ET, 124.56 MPH

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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Friday, May 17, 2019, 03:56:19 PM by Danny White.

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Mike Kalinowski (M) from Orchard Park, New York USA (Comp Nr/Finish: 512 )

2016 - Category: GASSER, Type: SN, Class: A/GS, Div: 1

"Unfinished Business" Owned by Unknown from Orchard Park, New York USA

Crew Chief:

'48 Austin Sedan by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol Chevrolet with automatic 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:	5.598 at NHRR Bowling Green KY 6/16	1/8 Mile MPH:	119.47 at NHRA Norwalk OH 6/16

Entry's 2016 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 00.93, MPH 00.96	Entry is 1.14949 times average ET and 0.89827 times average MPH

2016 Records:	1/4 Mile: 6.390 ET, 216.51 MPH	1000 Ft. 6.756 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 4.750 ET, 152.00 MPH
2016 Average:	1/4 Mile: 6.755 ET, 206.35 MPH	1000 Ft. 7.094 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 4.870 ET, 133.00 MPH
2016 Minimum:	1/4 Mile: 7.255 ET, 192.13 MPH	1000 Ft. 7.514 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 5.200 ET, 124.56 MPH

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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Monday, January 20, 2020, 04:10:37 PM by Danny White.

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Connie Kalitta (M) from New Baltimore, Michigan USA (Comp Nr/Finish: 399 )

1960 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: AA/D, Div: 3

"Connie Kalitta" Owned by Connie Kalitta from New Baltimore, Michigan USA

Crew Chief: Connie Kalitta

'60 Dragster by Connie Kalitta | Powered by Supercharged Gas 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive

1/4 Mile ET:	Unknown at Unknown	1/4 Mile MPH:	155.17 at Detroit Dragway, MI/May 29, 1960
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 00.00, MPH 36.81	Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.96981 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: 8.230 ET, 193.54 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 6.530 ET, 139.75 MPH
1960 Average:	1/4 Mile: 9.420 ET, 160.00 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 7.060 ET, 121.62 MPH
1960 Minimum:	1/4 Mile: 10.610 ET, 142.05 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 7.590 ET, 113.13 MPH

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Notes: Photo: Hemmings Muscle Machines, July 2008, p. 42 - MB

Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, 11:39:52 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.

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Connie Kalitta (M) from New Baltimore, Michigan USA (Comp Nr/Finish: 399 )

1961 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: AA/D, Div: 3

"Connie Kalitta" Owned by Connie Kalitta from New Baltimore, Michigan USA

Crew Chief: Connie Kalitta

'60 Dragster by Connie Kalitta | 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 1961 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

1961 Records:	1/4 Mile: 8.230 ET, 194.00 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1961 Average:	1/4 Mile: 9.420 ET, 160.00 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1961 Minimum:	1/4 Mile: 10.610 ET, 142.05 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH

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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, August 12, 2012, 04:16:54 PM by Danny White.

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Connie Kalitta (M) from New Baltimore, Michigan USA (Comp Nr/Finish: 399 )

1962 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: AA/D, Div: 3

"Connie Kalitta" Owned by Connie Kalitta from New Baltimore, Michigan USA

Crew Chief: Connie Kalitta

'60 Dragster by Connie Kalitta | Powered by Supercharged Gas 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive

1/4 Mile ET:	8.800 at Lodi CA 3/18/62	1/4 Mile MPH:	172.08 at Lodi CA 3/18/62
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 59.50, MPH 53.18	Entry is 0.97887 times average ET and 1.01224 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: 7.990 ET, 202.70 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1962 Average:	1/4 Mile: 8.990 ET, 170.00 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1962 Minimum:	1/4 Mile: 9.990 ET, 152.98 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH

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Submitted by Ron Howard, Last updated on Thursday, March 3, 2022, 08:45:25 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.

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Connie Kalitta (M) from New Baltimore, Michigan USA (Comp Nr/Finish: )

1962 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: GN, Class: AA/D, Div: 3

"Bounty Hunter" Owned by Connie Kalitta from New Baltimore, Michigan USA

Crew Chief: Connie Kalitta

Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Gas 392 1958 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive

1/4 Mile ET:	Unknown at Unknown	1/4 Mile MPH:	180.36 at September 3, 1962
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 00.00, MPH 65.84	Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 1.06094 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: 7.990 ET, 202.70 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1962 Average:	1/4 Mile: 8.990 ET, 170.00 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1962 Minimum:	1/4 Mile: 9.990 ET, 152.98 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH

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Notes: Kalitta recorded the fastest speed at the 1962 Nationals on Saturday and Sunday, but relinquished driving duties to Don Garlits on Monday. Garlits set a new national NHRA Top Speed record of 180.36 mph. In the '63 Winternationals took runner-up honors to John Peters in Top Gas Eliminator. He briefly ran the car on fuel after the Winternationals before returning to the gas ranks. Photo: '63 WInternationals - MB

Submitted by Mel Bashore, Last updated on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, 09:03:50 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.

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Connie Kalitta (M) from New Baltimore, Michigan USA (Comp Nr/Finish: 399 )

1962 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3

"Bounty Hunter" Owned by Connie Kalitta from New Baltimore, Michigan USA

Crew Chief: Connie Kalitta

'62 Dragster by Logghe Stamping Co. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive

1/4 Mile ET:	8.680 at Great Meadows NJ 9/16/62	1/4 Mile MPH:	180.36 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/10/62
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 17.66, MPH 28.25	Entry is 1.03952 times average ET and 0.97492 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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Notes: On 9/10/62, first car over 180 (180.36) at Indy. Photo from 1963.

Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, August 21, 2021, 04:26:09 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.

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Ed Kilburg, John Kilburg Collection

Connie Kalitta (M) from New Baltimore, Michigan USA (Comp Nr/Finish: 399 )

1963 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3

"Bounty Hunter" Owned by Connie Kalitta from New Baltimore, Michigan USA

Crew Chief: Connie Kalitta

'63 Dragster by Logghe Stamping Co. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive

1/4 Mile ET:	7.860 at Unknown	1/4 Mile MPH:	192.00 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 1963 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:

1/4 Mile Rating: ET 77.19, MPH 57.02	Entry is 0.96206 times average ET and 1.01976 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, 214.78 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1963 Average:	1/4 Mile: 8.170 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: 8.740 ET, 176.00 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH

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Notes: Runner-Up at Pomona. Photo from 1963. | Connie Kalitta started the season running on gas. His runner-up finish at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals came when a water line broke in the final, and spewed water onto his slicks causing him to lose traction. Less than a month after that, finish he switched to fuel. The first time running fuel came at San Gabriel. The best run he made was 8.64. The day before, he had run 8.34 on gas so his debut wasn't the greatest. Two weeks later, he was at Famoso for the Bakersfield March Meet. Unfortunately, he lost to Art Malone in the first round. Connie set a 189.48 mph Detroit track record on July 6.

Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Friday, August 8, 2025, 11:27:52 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.

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Connie Kalitta (M) from New Baltimore, Michigan USA (Comp Nr/Finish: 399 )

1964 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: AA/D, Div: 3

"Bounty Hunter" Owned by Connie Kalitta from New Baltimore, Michigan USA

Crew Chief: Connie Kalitta

'63 Dragster by Logghe Stamping Co. | 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 1964 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

1964 Records:	1/4 Mile: 7.760 ET, 202.70 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1964 Average:	1/4 Mile: 8.610 ET, 176.11 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1964 Minimum:	1/4 Mile: 9.460 ET, 160.29 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH

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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, March 2, 2013, 06:05:05 PM by Ron Thums.

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Ed Kilburg, John Kilburg Collection

Connie Kalitta (M) from New Baltimore, Michigan USA (Comp Nr/Finish: 399 )

1964 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3

"Bounty Hunter" Owned by Connie Kalitta from New Baltimore, Michigan USA

Crew Chief: Connie Kalitta

'63 Dragster by Logghe Stamping Co. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive

1/4 Mile ET:	7.950 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/64	1/4 Mile MPH:	187.88 at Bakersfield CA 3/64
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 59.18, MPH 37.17	Entry is 0.98745 times average ET and 0.98325 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, 214.78 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, 191.08 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, 178.86 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 6.525 ET, 131.97 MPH

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Notes: Ran 7.95 at Bakersfield March Meet 3/63 and was the event winner. | Connie was at Pomona on January 12 for an eight-car show where he lasted until the semifinals before his 8.28/190.26 lost to Kenny Safford's 8.10/191.

Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, January 19, 2020, 12:05:16 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.

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Gerard Hansen Collection

Connie Kalitta (M) from Mount Clemens, Michigan USA (Comp Nr/Finish: 399 )

1965 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3

"Bounty Hunter" Owned by Connie Kalitta from Mount Clemens, Michigan USA

Crew Chief: Connie Kalitta

'65 Dragster by Logghe Stamping Co. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 427 Ford SOHC with direct drive

1/4 Mile ET:	7.510 at AHRA Phoenix AZ 1/65	1/4 Mile MPH:	209.78 at NHRA Bristol TN 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 77.62, MPH 78.86	Entry is 0.95003 times average ET and 1.06758 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: 144" Logghe chassis. First to run the new SOHC Ford in a dragster. Won Bakersfield. Confirmed 7.67 #6 qualifier at AHRA Beeline 1965. Kalitta made it to the second round at the AHRA Winternationals. Set National Record on 5/22/65 at Cecil County, MD (206.42). Best ET at Cecil County was a 7.60. Kalitta ran 207.84, 208.80, and 209.78 in June at Bristol. All speeds were above track record. Ran 7.63 at Indy. He was also the first to run 200 at Beeline earlier in the year with a 7.51/200.88 at the AHRA Winternats where he debuted the Ford-powered car. At Pomona, he qualified #5 with a 7.82/199.54 for the NHRA Winternationals. In the first round, he beat Don Yates in the "Ramchargers" car with a 7.78/198.22. In round two, a 7.83/190 beat low qualifier Art Malone's 8.14/189. In the semifinals, he fouled away a 7.99/182 against eventual winner Don Prudhomme in the "Hawaiian." On February 21 he was at Carlsbad for a best of three match race against Danny Ongais. He lost all three races, running a best of 7.84/198.22 while Ongais won the match with a best of 7.54/206.88. He didn't win at Bakersfield (he had won in '64), but he did run speeds of 203.16, 203.76, and 206.42 (Top Speed of the meet). Kalitta faced off with Don Westerdale driving the "Ramchargers" factory-backed car at Detroit on April 11 for a best of three match. Conrad won the first race with an 8.38/188.66 when Don got out of shape on an 8.72 run. Unfortunately, Kalitta fouled out in both the last two races giving the match to the "Ramchargers." - Ron Howard

Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, 07:33:36 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.

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Connie Kalitta (M) from Mount Clemens, Michigan USA (Comp Nr/Finish: )

1966 - Category: AFUELFC, Type: FN, Class: Match Race, Div: 3

"Bob Ford" Owned by Dick Brannan from Dearborn, Michigan USA

Crew Chief: Dick Brannan

1966 Ford Mustang by Dearborn Steel Tubing | Powered by Injected Nitro 427 Ford SOHC with automatic transmission

1/4 Mile ET:	Unknown at Salem OH 1966	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 1966 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

1966 Records:	1/4 Mile: 8.310 ET, 174.41 MPH	1000 Ft. 7.590 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 5.900 ET, 136.20 MPH
1966 Average:	1/4 Mile: 9.560 ET, 147.00 MPH	1000 Ft. 7.970 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 6.290 ET, 111.00 MPH
1966 Minimum:	1/4 Mile: 10.810 ET, 130.00 MPH	1000 Ft. 8.389 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 6.680 ET, 104.52 MPH

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Notes: Fuel injected. Brannan, Fred Lorenzen, Paul Rossi and Hubert Platt also drove cars for Dick Brannan in 1966. Quaker City 1966 (8/12/66 Drag News)

Submitted by Dennis Doubleday, Last updated on Sunday, June 19, 2022, 12:13:03 AM by Dennis Doubleday. Approved by Bill Pratt.

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Justin Calkins Collection

Connie Kalitta (M) from Mount Clemens, Michigan USA (Comp Nr/Finish: 399 )

1966 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3

"Bounty Hunter" Owned by Connie Kalitta from Mount Clemens, Michigan USA

Crew Chief: Connie Kalitta

'65 Dragster by Logghe Stamping Co. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 427 Ford SOHC with direct drive

1/4 Mile ET:	7.160 at Detroit MI 7/30/66	1/4 Mile MPH:	221.12 at Crofton MD 5/07/66
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 85.61, MPH 94.30	Entry is 0.93229 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

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: 7.680 ET, 204.00 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1966 Minimum:	1/4 Mile: 8.410 ET, 186.29 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH

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Notes: For the NHRA Winternationals, Kalitta qualified #8 at 7.681 but lost to Tommy Allen in round one, 7.61/208 to 7.62/198.22. He ran 7.62/203.60 at Lions UDRA Winter Championships on 2/11/66 and 7.87 at Irwindale Dragway AHRA Winternationals. Connie qualified with a 7.51/208.32 at Famoso for the March Meet but lost in round two. He faced off against Bobby Langley for a best two out of three match race at Amarillo on March 27. Connie won all three races with a best of 7.67/205.57. He was in Detroit on April 13 for a four-car race. He lost to Chris Karamesines in his first race, and in the second race, his 7.73/208.32 lost to Garlits' 7.65/206. It was not Kalitta's day as in the third race, his 7.76/209.30 lost to Jimmy Nix's 7.85/210. Kalitta ran Bobby Vodnik at Atco on May 1 for a best two out of three match. He set both ends of the track record in the first race with a 7.67/215.30, but he had fouled, and Bobby won the first race. In the second race, Kalitta lost a blower and the match when Bobby's 8.05/197 gave him two wins in a row over the Ford. Kalitta bolted on another blower and soloed with a 7.76/208.80. Another big match race was run at Capitol on May 7 against the "Ramchargers" with Don Westerdale driving. Kalitta won the first race with a 7.35 track speed record of 221.12. In the second race, he fouled away a 7.61/211, letting the "Rams" 7.80/206 have an easy win. Don fouled in the final deciding race, and Kalitta powered through with a 7.49/215.82 match race win. The following day (May 8), Connie was at Madison for a match race against Marvin Schwartz. He beat Marvin two straight, setting track records of 7.92/200.88 to win the match. He was at Cecil County on May 15 for a best of three match against Don Prudhomme in the "B&M Tork Master" car. Prudhomme won the first race with a 7.46/216 over the Ford's 7.80/210.76. In the second race, Kalitta took the win with a 7.48/183.28 over the "Snake," who fouled. However, the slow speed resulted from a blown engine, and Connie could not run the final race. Don soloed to win the match. Richmond hosted the NASCAR Springnationals on May 30, and Kalitta lost a blower during qualifying and suffered slight burns. He was unable to make eliminations. At the NHRA Springnationals in Bristol on June 3, a 7.64 qualified him fifth. He won round one over Dave Babler, 7.549/190.26 to 7.67/208, but he lost to a huge holeshot in round two when his 7.522/200.44 couldn't catch Ray Marsh's 7.87/194. He faced Don Garlits for a best of three match at Detroit on June 11. He had some problems with his magneto in the first race and lost with an 8.67. After tearing the motor down and rebuilding it for the second race, it responded with a 7.99/201, but he still lost to Garlits' 7.65/209. A rematch between the two was run at New York on June 26, but once again, Kalitta had problems, this time, he blew a rear end in the first race, and he was unable to repair, so Garlits soloed to win the second race and the match. Another best-of-three match race was run at Connecticut on July 17 against Mike Snively in the "Hawaiian." Connie won the first race with an 8.02/187.88, beating Mike's quicker 7.89/197. In the second race, Mike's 7.82/173 beat Connie's 7.99/189.46. Snively lost a motor in the last race while Kalitta won the match with a track record 7.77 at 194.38. There were no shortages of match races available as everyone wanted to see the big SOHC Ford take on the Chryslers. On July 23, Kalitta faced Tommy Ivo at Alton. In their first race, the Ford's 7.77/188.28 came out on top over the Chrysler's 8.07/197. Only one more run was needed to decide the winner, as Kalitta again led Ivo through the traps with his 7.81/192.30 winning over Tommy's 7.93/194. He won the Division 3 race at Bluegrass Dragway on July 24 with little opposition. Kalitta faced another tough opponent in the way of Don Prudhomme for a best of three match at Detroit on July 30. Conrad won the first race with a suspect 7.16/209.78, but Don's holeshot 7.83/200 in the second race beat his quicker 7.53/210, and in the final race, Don again proved why he was such a great driver with another holeshot win, 7.75/204 to Connie's much quicker 7.49/208. These two ran each other again at Capitol Raceway on August 6. This time Kalitta got "revenge" on the "Snake. In the first race, Kalitta won with a 7.45/207.36. Prudhomme came back to win the second race with his 7.50/205 edging the Ford's 7.69/188.28.But the last race was all Kalitta's, as his 7.44/213.28 won the match over Don's shut off 11.33. The SOHC had burned a piston on the last run while the "Snake" had lost an engine. On August 21 at the NASCAR Nationals at Dragway 42, Connie qualified sixteenth with a 7.89 and ran a 7.59 best before Pete Robinson beat him in the semifinals. Connie set the Pittsburgh track record at 200.08. At the US Nationals, Connie qualified #3 with a 7.398/212.76. He beat Val LaPorte in round one, 7.419/209.30 to 14.84/78 but lost in the second round with a 7.515/215.82 to a holeshot 7.558/211.76 by Don Prudhomme. Shortly after that, he went to Detroit Dragway for a best of three match against Nick Colbert. Kalitta lost the match. Connie was one of eight fuel dragster drivers selected to race at Cecil County on September 24 for the Mr. USA Fuel Championships. Unfortunately, the big Ford failed to fire in the first round against Tommy Ivo. This dragster's career came to a halt on October 9 in Connecticut. Kalitta was there to face Ivo in a best-of-three-match race. In the first race, he beat Ivo with a 7.27 track record at 204.54, beating Prudhomme's former 7.54 record. But the run came at a price as the big Ford blew and gave Connie an oil bath. He couldn't see through his oil-covered goggles, and he drove into a trench. The car flipped three times and was totally destroyed. He was lucky enough to walk away with some bumps and bruises. Kalitta had to borrow a chassis to stuff his Cammer into for the NHRA World Finals on October 30 since he had wrecked his car. He qualified #6 at 7.387/204.08 but lost to Pete Robinson in round one, 7.20/188 to 7.537/181.08. - Ron Howard

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Connie Kalitta (M) from Mount Clemens, Michigan USA (Comp Nr/Finish: 399 )

1967 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3

"Bounty Hunter" Owned by Connie Kalitta from Mount Clemens, Michigan USA

Crew Chief: Connie Kalitta

'67 Dragster by Logghe Stamping Co. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 427 Ford SOHC with direct drive

1/4 Mile ET:	6.817 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/03/67	1/4 Mile MPH:	222.22 at NHRA Bristol TN 6/67
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 90.08, MPH 76.27	Entry is 0.93512 times average ET and 1.04446 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: Connie ran then-quickest 7.17 at Winternationals in 2/67 but did not back it up. Won Triple Crown (all 3 Winter events that year). Qualifying numbers were 7.401/219.50 at Pomona Winters 67. | Connie qualified #1 at the AHRA Winternats with a 7.46. He advanced past the first-round when Dave Powers fouled and then ran Low ET at 7.44 in beating Chris Karamesines in round two. He beat Leroy Goldstein in the third round and John Mulligan in the semifinal. In the final, a 7.63/196.00 beat Bob Downey's 8.05/196. The numbers mentioned above qualified #16 at the NHRA Winternats at Pomona on February 5, and he went on to win. He opened up with a 7.289/214.28 to beat Chuck Griffith, while in the second round, a 7.249/214.78 beat Mike Snively's 7.35/212 in the "Hawaiian." In round three, the car continued to run quicker, hitting a 7.220/214.78 to stop John Mulligan's 7.39/212 from advancing. He faced the only other SOHC-powered car to qualify, Pete Robinson, in the semifinals. Pete got out of shape and shut off while Kalitta moved into the final with a 7.231/215.82. He ran Creitz and Greer's car in the final with Gene Goleman driving. For the final, Connie upped the nitro percentage from the 85% he had been running to 1988%. He took the victory with a Low ET shot of 7.173/218.43. It was interesting to note that the car was running a stock displacement 427 with aluminum heads. Ford had dynoed the engine at 1,640 hp on 85%. It weighed 1,280 lbs. Kalitta then won the NASCAR circuit opener at West Palm Beach. He bypassed the Bakersfield Meet to run at Deland for the NASCAR Winter Championships. He ran 7.29 (Low ET) at 205.46 in the opening round to beat Karamesines; a semifinal 7.44/202.70 defeated Joe Jacono; and a final-round 7.44/207.80 beat Chuck Kurzawa in the Probe for the title. On April 2, at Fremont, Tommy Ivo ran Connie in a best-of-three-match race. Kalitta's 7.49/205.94 beat Ivo's 7.54/206 in the first race, but he failed to start for the second run, giving Ivo a win even though he blew his blower on the single run. On the tie-breaker, Ivo's 7.74/210.28 beat Kalitta's 7.86/209.30. On April 8, for the HRM Championships, Kalitta (7.37) lost a close first-round race to Mike Sorokin's 7.36. At Oklahoma City on April 23, the two Winternationals finalists met for a match race. Gene Coleman won the first race with a 7.25/210.76 over Connie's 7.39/198.22. The Bounty Hunter took the second race with a 7.27/206.88 over Gene's blower-popping 7.36/184. Connie won the match when Gene was unable to run the final race. On May 14 at Motor City Dragway, Michigan, Karamesines met Kalitta for a match race. Connie won the match in three straight with a first-round 7.92/207, beating a sleepy Chris at 7.49/194. In the second race, the Greek fouled, and on the third run, Connie soloed for the win with a 7.75/200. Another best-of-three match race was run at Milan, where he faced Dick LaHaie. In the first race, Dick soloed for the win when Kalitta's Ford failed to fire. After Dick ran, Connie fired the car and ran a 7.67/208.76. He evened up the score in the second race, winning with a 7.32/209. But in the last race, the big Ford came up ailing, running on only seven cylinders. Kalitta attempted to make a race out of it, but when he saw the oil pressure at zero, he shut off to an 8.20 loss. On May 28, Connie set a 7.16 track record at Union Grove during the Olympics of Drag Racing. He made it into the final against another SOHC Ford, Pete Robinson's. In the final, Pete ran a 7.17/219 over Kalitta's off-pace 7.61/195.65. On June 11, at Bristol for the NHRA Springnationals. Connie was one of only two drivers who qualified not using Goodyears. He and Tom McEwen were using M&H's. After qualifying #8 at 7.251/222.22, a first-round 7.199/193.96 beat an out-of-shape Al Friedman, but in round two, a holeshot 7.13/215 from Mike Sorokin beat his quicker 7.079/218.96. On June 25 at Tri-City, he won again for the NHRA Division 3 race. Kalitta found himself at Englishtown on July 26 for a best-of-three match against Snively. Mike fouled in their first race, and Kalitta won with a 7.53/204.54. The "Hawaiian" lost fire for the second race, and Conrad shut it down to 8.45/182.18 to win the match two straight. They both came out for a final run, and this time Kalitta fouled, although he turned the best times, a 7.48/212.26. The speed was a new track record. On August 13 in Pittsburgh at the All-American Fuel Championships, he ran a 7.42/204.08 best but failed to make the finals. At Indy, he qualified #3 with a 6.817/208.32 and made it to the semis. Connie won round one at 6.850/208.80 over Wayne Griffiths at 7.27/207. Earl Binns did not show for their race in round two, and Kalitta coasted to a 9.42/92 win. He beat Chuck Hepler in round three with an 8.87 shutoff when Hepler fouled. Connie fell off to a 13.13 in the semis, losing to James Warren. Another win came at the NASCAR season finale at Atco, where a final 7.03/213 beat Ron Rivero. Kalitta had run a 6.97/208.80 in the first round. At the NHRA World Finals at Tulsa, Connie was the third alternate at 7.500/210.00. Rick Howard photo from Don Garlits Drag Racing Museum.

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Connie Kalitta (M) from Mount Clemens, Michigan USA (Comp Nr/Finish: 399 )

1968 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3

"Bounty Hunter" Owned by Connie Kalitta from Mount Clemens, Michigan USA

Crew Chief: Connie Kalitta

'67 Dragster by Logghe Stamping Co. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 427 Ford SOHC with direct drive

1/4 Mile ET:	6.810 at Milan MI 1968	1/4 Mile MPH:	226.21 at Saginaw MI 1968
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 68.94, MPH 71.27	Entry is 0.96459 times average ET and 1.03311 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: Kalitta's '68 season was nothing like his winning season of '67. He ran well, setting track records, but the big wins eluded him. At Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, the race he won the previous year, he was hard pressed to qualify. 80 cars attempted to make the 32-car field and Conrad's 7.21/217.90 qualified #27. In the first round, a 7.46/218.96 beat Ray Ayres' 7.46/222. He advanced past round two with an 8.01 when Mike Snively fouled against him in the "Hawaiian." But in round three, his 7.23/219.50 lost to Ron Rolstad's 7.20/222. Early in March, he was at OCIR for the PDA Championships. This was a crazy 64-car show. Once again, he lasted until the third round before spinning a bearing and losing to Kenny Safford. Surprisingly, he did not make the trek to Famoso for the Bakersfield March Meet (he didn't in '67 either). In May, Kalitta was at Pittsburgh for the Eastern Fuel Championship Meet. He set a track record 7.10, but lost to Vic Brown driving the "Creitz & Greer" car in the first round. At Englishtown for the NHRA Springnationals, Kalitta was embarrassed when his best of 7.13 failed to make the sixteen-car field. Connie did set both ends of Tri-City, Saginaw, records at 7.06/226.21. On July 27, he had a best of three match race with Snively at York US 30. Kalitta won the first race with a 7.21/212.26 when Mike fouled. In the second race, it was Connie's turn to red light and his 7.34/206.88 lost to the "Hawaiian's" 7.24. Connie won the match with a 6.89 in the third race. Back at Pittsburgh later in '68, he again set the track record, this time with a 7.02. On August 28, Kalitta debuted a new lightweight Logghe built car at Cecil County for the Mr. USA Fuel Meet. He was having trouble getting the dragster to launch straight. In the first round, he faced John Mulligan. Connie gambled on the tree and lost, fouling away a 7.42. John ran 7.14 for the win. After he failed to qualify at the Springnationals, it was nice to make the field easily at the US Nationals. His 6.97/215.30 qualified #19 for the 32-car show. A first-round 7.36/212.76 advanced past Mulligan, but in round two he fouled against Bennie Osborn. - Ron Howard

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Connie Kalitta (M) from Mount Clemens, Michigan USA (Comp Nr/Finish: 399 )

1969 - 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 427 Ford SOHC with 3 speed manual transmission

1/4 Mile ET:	7.320 at Saginaw MI 7/69	1/4 Mile MPH:	196.50 at Saginaw MI 7/69
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 74.28, MPH 57.84	Entry is 0.95561 times average ET and 1.01813 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: In July, Connie was growing frustrated with the performance of his Boss 429. He installed one of his SOHCs and set a 7.32/196.50 Tri-City track record. He continued to run the SOHC as when he was at Indy for the NHRA US Nationals, pictures from the race clearly show that he was running the "Cammer" at the event. His 7.43/191.89 qualified #7 in the sixteen-car field. In the opening round of eliminations, his 7.47 defeated Marv Eldridge, who blew a transmission. He had a really close race with Rich Siroonian in round two that saw his 7.54 lose to the 'Cuda's 7.53. - Ron Howard | A 216.21 at the Super Stock Nats at York was suspect. - Danny White | Kalitta was also part of a Lions East vs. West meet later that year at Lions, that included the Super Shaker Nova and Gene Snow's Rambunctious Charger. I was too small to remember any ETs. - Joe Moore

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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

Entry's 1969 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:

1/4 Mile Rating: ET 65.79, MPH 21.40	Entry is 0.97418 times average ET and 0.95588 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: 5.030 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: 5.400 ET, 149.69 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 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

Entry's 1970 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:

1/4 Mile Rating: ET 84.81, MPH 00.98	Entry is 0.93649 times average ET and 0.90149 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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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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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

Entry's 1970 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:

1/4 Mile Rating: ET 52.96, MPH 00.87	Entry is 0.99459 times average ET and 0.79477 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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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).

Submitted by Super Crew, Last updated on Thursday, December 8, 2022, 09:34:21 PM by Super Crew.

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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

Entry's 1970 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:

1/4 Mile Rating: ET 63.83, MPH 00.00	Entry is 0.98108 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: 6.400 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: 5.030 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: 5.400 ET, 149.69 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.

Submitted by Freddie Young, Last updated on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, 07:24:48 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.

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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

Entry's 1971 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:

1/4 Mile Rating: ET 65.10, MPH 49.47	Entry is 0.97837 times average ET and 0.99928 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: 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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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

Entry's 1971 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:

1/4 Mile Rating: ET 62.00, MPH 75.71	Entry is 0.98281 times average ET and 1.04764 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: 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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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

Entry's 1971 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:

1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00	Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00	Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00	Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH

1971 Records:	1/4 Mile: 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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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

Entry's 1971 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:

1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00	Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00	Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00	Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH

1971 Records:	1/4 Mile: 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 Danny White.

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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

Entry's 1973 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:

1/4 Mile Rating: ET 39.02, MPH 00.00	Entry is 1.01680 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

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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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	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 62.42, MPH 74.63	Entry is 0.98039 times average ET and 1.04620 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00	Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00	Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH

1978 Records:	1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 3.990 ET, 200.00 MPH
1978 Average:	1/4 Mile: 6.120 ET, 233.76 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 4.090 ET, 198.00 MPH
1978 Minimum:	1/4 Mile: 6.620 ET, 216.10 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 4.420 ET, 183.22 MPH

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Notes: 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	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 77.18, MPH 69.26	Entry is 0.96205 times average ET and 1.03503 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00	Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00	Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH

1979 Records:	1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 3.770 ET, 204.08 MPH
1979 Average:	1/4 Mile: 6.060 ET, 234.37 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 3.958 ET, 198.00 MPH
1979 Minimum:	1/4 Mile: 6.560 ET, 216.51 MPH	1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH	1/8 Mile: 4.288 ET, 183.22 MPH

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Notes: 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	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 75.83, MPH 70.48	Entry is 0.96914 times average ET and 1.03260 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: 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	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 74.00, MPH 75.82	Entry is 0.96537 times average ET and 1.04108 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: 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	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 91.07, MPH 59.08	Entry is 0.94078 times average ET and 1.01087 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

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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	1/8 Mile MPH:	Unknown at Unknown

Entry's 1983 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:

1/4 Mile Rating: ET 73.67, MPH 77.47	Entry is 0.95915 times average ET and 1.03621 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00	Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00	Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH

1983 Records:	1/4 Mile: 5.391 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 Danell, 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	1000 FT MPH:	Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET:	Unknown at Unknown	1/8 Mile MPH:	Unknown at Unknown

Entry's 1984 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:

1/4 Mile Rating: ET 79.84, MPH 78.31	Entry is 0.95222 times average ET and 1.04830 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00	Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00	Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH

1984 Records:	1/4 Mile: 5.391 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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