| 7969
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Bob Beck (M) from
Boothwyn, Pennsylvania
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
1003 ) |
1970 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 1 |
| "Mr. Quick" Owned by Bob Beck
from
Boothwyn, Pennsylvania
USA
| Crew Chief: Bob Beck |
| '68 Ford Mustang by
Factory |
Powered by Carbureted Gas 427 Ford SOHC with
4 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
10.680 at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
|
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Entry's 1970 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 25.70,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 1.02989 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
|
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
| 1/8 Mile Rating:
ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
|
| 1970 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 9.745 ET, 144.48 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 6.370 ET, 108.50 MPH |
| 1970 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 10.370 ET, 134.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 6.465 ET, 103.00 MPH |
| 1970 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 10.995 ET, 126.38 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 6.795 ET, 98.00 MPH |
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Notes: Former S/S. |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, August 16, 2025, 09:04:45 PM by
Super Crew.
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| 7970
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Tom Schiltz |
Bob Beck (M) from
Boothwyn, Pennsylvania
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
1003 ) |
1970 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 1 |
| "Mr. Quick/Steve Kanuika Speed Shop" Owned by Bob Beck
from
Boothwyn, Pennsylvania
USA
| Crew Chief: Bob Beck |
| '70 Ford Maverick by
Factory |
Powered by Carbureted Gas 427 Ford SOHC by Steve Kanuika with
4 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
10.390 at Monrovia MD 1970 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
130.05 at Richmond VA 1970 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
|
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Entry's 1970 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
|
|
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 48.43,
MPH 24.59 |
Entry is 1.00193 times average ET and 0.97052 times average MPH |
|
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
| 1/8 Mile Rating:
ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
|
| 1970 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 9.745 ET, 144.48 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 6.370 ET, 108.50 MPH |
| 1970 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 10.370 ET, 134.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 6.465 ET, 103.00 MPH |
| 1970 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 10.995 ET, 126.38 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 6.795 ET, 98.00 MPH |
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No notes on this entry. |
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Submitted by Mike Gagnon, Last updated on Sunday, August 22, 2021, 07:02:08 PM by
Mike Gagnon.
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| 7971
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Bob Snyder |
Bob Beck (M) from
Boothwyn, Pennsylvania
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
1003 ) |
1971 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 1 |
| "Mr. Quick" Owned by Bob Beck
from
Boothwyn, Pennsylvania
USA
| Crew Chief: Bob Beck |
| '71 Ford Maverick by
Factory |
Powered by Carbureted Gas 427 Ford SOHC by Steve Kanuika with
4 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
10.215 at Mohnton PA 1971 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
135.39 at Unknown |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
|
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Entry's 1971 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
|
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 46.09,
MPH 40.77 |
Entry is 1.00531 times average ET and 0.98825 times average MPH |
|
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
| 1/8 Mile Rating:
ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
|
| 1971 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 9.485 ET, 146.10 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 6.180 ET, 115.08 MPH |
| 1971 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 10.161 ET, 137.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 6.465 ET, 109.33 MPH |
| 1971 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 10.837 ET, 128.45 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 6.795 ET, 104.02 MPH |
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No notes on this entry. |
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Submitted by Mike Gagnon, Last updated on Thursday, December 30, 2021, 12:14:31 PM by
Mike Gagnon.
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| 7972
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Bob Beck (M) from
Boothwyn, Pennsylvania
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
1003 ) |
1971 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 1 |
| "Custom Curt" Owned by Curt Reynolds
from
Pennsylvania
USA
| Crew Chief: Curt Reynolds |
| '71 Chevrolet Camaro by
Factory |
Powered by Carbureted Gas 427 Chevrolet by Steve Kanuika with
4 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
|
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Entry's 1971 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
|
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
| 1/8 Mile Rating:
ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
|
| 1971 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 9.485 ET, 146.10 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 6.180 ET, 115.08 MPH |
| 1971 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 10.161 ET, 137.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 6.465 ET, 109.33 MPH |
| 1971 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 10.837 ET, 128.45 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 6.795 ET, 104.02 MPH |
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 11:29:37 PM by
Super Crew.
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| 7973
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Lynn "Mort" Morton
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Bob Beck (M) from
Boothwyn, Pennsylvania
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
1003 ) |
1972 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 1 |
| "Mr. Quick" Owned by Bob Beck
from
Boothwyn, Pennsylvania
USA
| Crew Chief: Bob Beck |
| '71 Ford Maverick by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Carbureted Gas 429 Ford with
4 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
10.140 at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
|
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Entry's 1972 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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|
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 35.69,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 1.02012 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
|
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
| 1/8 Mile Rating:
ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
|
| 1972 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 9.255 ET, 149.50 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 6.180 ET, 115.08 MPH |
| 1972 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 9.940 ET, 139.53 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 6.465 ET, 109.33 MPH |
| 1972 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 10.625 ET, 130.53 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 6.795 ET, 104.02 MPH |
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No notes on this entry. |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, August 16, 2025, 10:09:50 PM by
Super Crew.
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| 7974
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Bob Beck (M) from
Boothwyn, Pennsylvania
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
1003 ) |
1972 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 1 |
| "Custom Curt" Owned by Curt Reynolds
from
Pennsylvania
USA
| Crew Chief: Curt Reynolds |
| '72 Chevrolet Camaro by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Carbureted Gas 427 Chevrolet by Steve Kanuika with
4 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
10.040 at Mohnton PA 1972 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
|
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Entry's 1972 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
|
|
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 42.85,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 1.01006 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
|
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
| 1/8 Mile Rating:
ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
|
| 1972 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 9.255 ET, 149.50 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 6.180 ET, 115.08 MPH |
| 1972 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 9.940 ET, 139.53 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 6.465 ET, 109.33 MPH |
| 1972 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 10.625 ET, 130.53 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 6.795 ET, 104.02 MPH |
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Notes: 10.14 at Englishtown |
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Submitted by Mike Gagnon, Last updated on Friday, August 13, 2021, 07:32:10 PM by
Super Crew.
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| 7975
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Dave Beck (M) from
Tucson, Arizona
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
) |
1965 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: Top Fuel, Div: 7 |
| "Valley Speed Center" Owned by Becker & Beck
from
Tucson, Arizona
USA
| Crew Chief: Becker & Beck |
| Dragster by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro Chrysler Hemi with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
8.250 at Phoenix AZ 1965 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
184.80 at Phoenix AZ 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 |
|
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Entry's 1965 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
|
|
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 25.71,
MPH 14.83 |
Entry is 1.04364 times average ET and 0.94046 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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Submitted by Mike Gagnon, Last updated on Monday, May 13, 2019, 10:24:09 AM by
Mike Gagnon.
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| 7976
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John Rodriquez Collection |
Edgar Beck (M) from
Texas
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
) |
1972 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 4 |
| "Curt Reynolds" Owned by Windham & Beck
from
Texas
USA
| Crew Chief: Windham & Beck |
| Chevrolet Nova by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Carbureted Gas Chevrolet with
4 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
10.670 at Ft Hood TX 1972 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
|
|
Entry's 1972 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
|
|
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 01.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 1.07344 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
|
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
| 1/8 Mile Rating:
ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
|
| 1972 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 9.255 ET, 149.50 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 6.180 ET, 115.08 MPH |
| 1972 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 9.940 ET, 139.53 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 6.465 ET, 109.33 MPH |
| 1972 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 10.625 ET, 130.53 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 6.795 ET, 104.02 MPH |
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Notes: back right corner |
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Submitted by Mike Gagnon, Last updated on Friday, August 13, 2021, 07:31:09 PM by
Danny White.
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| 7977
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Gary Beck (M) from
Seattle, Washington
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
) |
1966 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: BB/D, Div: 6 |
| "Beck & Markley" Owned by Gary Beck & Gaines Markley
from
Federal Way, Washington
USA
| Crew Chief: Gaines Markley |
| '66 Dragster by
an Unknown chassis builder |
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 1966 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
|
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
|
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: 7.640 ET, 204.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.580 ET, 158.42 MPH |
| 1966 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 8.370 ET, 185.56 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.640 ET, 150.50 MPH |
| 1966 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 9.100 ET, 170.67 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.970 ET, 142.18 MPH |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, June 13, 2009, 10:19:11 PM by
John Bockelman.
Approved by Bill Pratt. |
| 7978
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Gary Beck (M) from
Seattle, Washington
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
) |
1967 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: BB/D, Div: 6 |
| "Beck & Peets" Owned by Gary Beck & Ray Peets
from
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada
| Crew Chief: Ray Peets |
| '66 Dragster by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Gas 392 Chrysler Hemi with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
7.940 at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
180.00 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 |
|
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Entry's 1967 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
|
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 49.22,
MPH 15.42 |
Entry is 1.00126 times average ET and 0.94807 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: 7.300 ET, 207.84 MPH |
1000 Ft. 6.048 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.420 ET, 158.42 MPH |
| 1967 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 7.930 ET, 189.86 MPH |
1000 Ft. 6.350 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.640 ET, 156.79 MPH |
| 1967 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 8.560 ET, 175.89 MPH |
1000 Ft. 6.770 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.970 ET, 148.12 MPH |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, February 24, 2024, 08:15:59 PM by
John Bockelman.
Approved by Bill Pratt. |
| 7979
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Gary Beck (M) from
Seattle, Washington
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
) |
1968 - Category: COMPDRAG, Type: PN, Class: BB/D, Div: 6 |
| "Beck & Markley" Owned by Gaines Markley & Gary Beck
from
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada
| Crew Chief: Gaines Markley |
| '68 Dragster by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Carbureted Gas 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 1968 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 |
|
| 1968 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 8.090 ET, 182.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1968 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 8.990 ET, 159.29 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1968 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 9.490 ET, 147.65 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, June 13, 2009, 10:24:58 PM by
John Bockelman.
Approved by Bill Pratt. |
| 7980
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Gary Beck (M) from
Seatte, Washington
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
651 ) |
1968 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 6 |
| "Assassin" Owned by Jim Crooke
from
Olympia, Washington
USA
| Crew Chief: Jim Crooke |
| '67 Dragster by
Woody Gilmore |
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 1968 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 |
|
| 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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Gary Beck (M) from
Seattle, Washington
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
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1969 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: BB/D, Div: 6 |
| "Markley, Beck & Rhoades" Owned by Gaines Markley, Gary Beck, Rhoades
from
Seattle, Washington
Canada
| Crew Chief: Gaines Markley |
| Dragster by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Gas Chrysler Hemi with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
7.920 at Bremerton WA 1969 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
192.30 at Mission BC 1969 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1969 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 30.40,
MPH 46.58 |
Entry is 1.02591 times average ET and 0.99575 times average MPH |
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1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
| 1/8 Mile Rating:
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| 1969 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 7.300 ET, 207.84 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.340 ET, 158.42 MPH |
| 1969 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 7.720 ET, 193.12 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.640 ET, 156.79 MPH |
| 1969 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 8.220 ET, 181.37 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.970 ET, 148.12 MPH |
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Les Welch / Grant Bittner Collection |
Gary Beck (M) from
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada
(Comp Nr/Finish:
651 ) |
1972 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 6 |
| "Reliable Engine Service" Owned by Ken McLean, Gary Beck & Bob Lawrence
from
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada
| Crew Chief: Bob Lawrence |
| Dragster by
Race Car Engineering |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Keith Black Hemi by Reliable Engine Service with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.115 at NHRA Ontario CA 11/18/72 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
238.72 at NHRA Ontario CA 11/18/72 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1972 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 85.14,
MPH 85.50 |
Entry is 0.92652 times average ET and 1.07955 times average MPH |
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1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
| 1/8 Mile Rating:
ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
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| 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: Gary Beck won the first national event of his career by defeating Jerry Ruth in the finals of the 1972 NHRA Nationals. Gary had only held a top fuel license for less than a month when he won Indy! Qualified at Indy 1972 with a 6.315/225.00. Also ran 6.115 at Supernationals and 6.24 at Lions Last Drag Race. Ran 6.119 at Indy US Nationals 72, 6.37 at Seattle. He had the best speed from Ontario at 238.72, but he also hit 238.09 in round one. |
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Gary Beck (M) from
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada
(Comp Nr/Finish:
651 ) |
1973 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 6 |
| "Reliable Engine Service" Owned by Gary Beck & Bob Lawrence
from
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada
| Crew Chief: Bob Lawrence |
| Dragster by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 490 Keith Black Hemi by Reliable Engine Service with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.960 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/02/73 (NR) |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
243.90 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/02/73 (NR) |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1973 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 86.37,
MPH 91.36 |
Entry is 0.92691 times average ET and 1.07049 times average MPH |
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1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
| 1/8 Mile Rating:
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| 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: Won Indy for the second straight year, setting new 5.960/243.90 records on September 3/1973 (5th member of the Cragar Five Second Club). Beck qualified number two at Indy 1973 with a 6.109 226.13. Info courtesy Freddie Young. |
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Gary Beck (M) from
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada
(Comp Nr/Finish:
751 / 51) |
1974 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 6 |
| "Beck & Peets" Owned by Gary Beck & Ray Peets
from
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada
| Crew Chief: Gary Beck & Ray Peets |
| '74 Dragster by
Woody Gilmore |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 490 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.842 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/03/74 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
248.61 at NHRA Ontario CA 10/13/74 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1974 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 94.03,
MPH 100.0 |
Entry is 0.92730 times average ET and 1.08563 times average MPH |
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1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
| 1/8 Mile Rating:
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| 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: Gary had a great year in '74. He started the season at Irwindale's Grand Premiere race on January 12. The eight Top Fuel cars in the show were all members of the Cragar Five-Second Club. There was no qualifying as starting positions were drawn from a hat. Beck faced off against Tommy Ivo in the first round, but he got out of shape, and his 7.58/128.20 lost to Ivo's 6.57/208. One week later (January 27), Gary was at Beeline Dragway for the AHRA Winternationals, where he qualified #3 with a 6.10/233.76. In the first round, he beat Dick LaHaie's 6.26/229 with a 6.15/231.95. In round two, another 6.15 at 230.76 beat Bruce Walker's 6.40/222. But in the semifinals, he tossed a blower belt on the line and watched as eventual winner Mike Wagoner singled into the final. Beck went to Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals and strutted his stuff. A 6.02/240.00 qualified #4, and he improved to a first-round 5.96/239.36 while beating John Austin. His times kept getting quicker, as in round two, a 5.90/223.88 beat John Wiebe's 6.27/226. He uncorked Low ET of the meet in the semifinal with a 5.842/226.13 over Pat Dakin. In the final, he was up against Jerry Ruth, and Ruth's 6.21/226 lost to Beck's strong 5.91/243.24 (Top Speed). This showing really made an impression on the rest of the field, showing that Beck was tough to beat as the season wore on. In March, Beck qualified #3 at Bakersfield for the March Meet with a 6.11/198.66. He beat a crossed-up Gary Ormsby in the first round, and in round two, he got a single when Billy Tidwell failed to show. In the third round, he beat Larry Dixon's Chevy, but it was a costly win as he hurt the motor and could not come back and run Carl Olson in the semifinal. At the NHRA Gatornationals, Beck qualified #1 with a 6.01 (Low ET) at 235.60. A first-round 6.19/225.56 beat Paul Longenecker, and in round two, he lost an engine, but his 6.32/186.72 still beat Jim Hundley. With a new "bullet" installed, Gary got a break in the semifinal when Jim Murphy lost a transmission. Beck was ready for the final against Dave Settles in the "Candies and Hughes" car, but he got a little too excited and fouled, handing Settles the win. At the NHRA Division 1 Opener at Englishtown, Gary qualified on the pole, but he failed to make the finals of the eight-car show. He more than made up for it by winning the second NHRA Division 1 race at Cayuga Dragway Park in Ontario, Canada. He beat a tire-smoking Jim Bucher in the first round, and a 6.43/227.84 beat Tony Ceraolo in the semifinal. Beck then set Low ET and Top Speed in the final with a 6.38/231.95 that beat Sarge Arciero's 6.77/225 for the victory. Another win came at the fifth annual Northwest Open at Seattle. It was an eight-car show that had 21 cars trying to qualify. Gary qualified #2 with a 6.24/231.36. He picked up his pace to a first-round 5.95/236.84 (Top Speed) to beat Terry Capp's 6.43/231. In the semifinals, he set Low ET with a track record 5.94/226.13 over Hank Johnson. In the final, he smoked to a 6.48/236.84 that beat Ernie Hall's troubled 7.37/221. It was another impressive win for Beck as he was the only car in the fives. Yet the wins kept coming. On June 9, he scored again at the NHRA Springnationals at National Trail. He qualified #2 with a 6.03/242.58. A first-round 6.09/230.17 beat Flip Schofield, and in round two, a 6.03/236.22 beat Grant Stoms. In the semifinals, he set Low ET with a 5.98/245.23 over Wiebe. In the final, he ran low qualifier Olson. Beck roared to a 6.05/247.25 (Top Speed) for the win over Carl's 6.26. He went over to AHRA for its Springnationals at Spokane Raceway. Once again, he took the win. He got to Wiebe again in the semifinals with his 6.15/226.70, beating John's 6.47/196. In the final, he met Don Garlits. When these two raced, it was always worth watching. This time was no different, but Beck whipped the "old man" with a 6.00 (Low ET) at 232.55 over Don's 6.36/230. Gary got knocked back down to earth at the AHRA Grand American at Kansas City on July 7. He qualified #4 in the eight-car field with a 6.43/211.76, and in the first round, he lost to the #8 qualifier Chris Karamesines when his 6.79 fell to Chris' 6.51. The following week (July 14), he was back at Englishtown for the NHRA Summernationals. The team was a little off here as Beck only qualified #13 with a 6.41/229.00. He picked up to 6.32/230.76 in the first round, over Arciero's close 6.35/238, but in round two, he fell off to 6.61/225.56 in a loss to Chuck Kurzawa's 6.39/227. At the third NHRA Division 1 race at Maple Grove, he qualified #4 in the eight-car field and lost to #8 qualifier Hank Endres' 6.37/217 in the first round, with a quicker 6.35/222.22. After a couple of bad weeks, people were quick to say that Beck had lost his combination, but all that went away when they went to Canada for the NHRA Grandnationals. Gary ran Sanair's first "five" when he qualified #1 with a 5.91 at 223.32. The second qualifier was Settles, way back at 6.27. In round one, Beck ran 6.20/219.51 to beat Stoms' 6.34/226. In the second round, he hurt his engine while running 5.94/242.58 while beating Jeb Allen's 6.35/218. Lady Luck stepped in, and it rained. This postponed the race until Monday, giving Beck and his crew time to install a new motor for the semifinals. In the semifinals, Jim Bucher smoked his tires against him, and Gary advanced with a 6.28. He faced Settles in the final, and Dave must have been a little nervous seeing Beck's times. Settles fouled away a 6.39 while Beck grabbed the victory with a 6.34/217.91. After such a strong showing, it was surprising that he failed to qualify at the PHR Championships. Although he was not alone as 39 cars had attempted to qualify for the sixteen-car field. Almost as many (38) showed up at New York National for the PRO race on August 17. It was quite a bit easier to qualify as it was a 32-car field. Beck's 6.28/198.66 qualified #14. He improved to 6.07/217.80 in the first round, to beat Dale Thierer, but in the second round, he lost an engine, and his 6.58/169.49 fell to Jim Walther's 6.19/228. Began 1974 season with Beck & Peets on the car before acquiring cigarette manufacturer "Export A" as a sponsor. Won 1974 NHRA World Championship. Photo from the 1974 NHRA Gatornationals, Gainesville, Florida. Ran 5.940/248.61 at Ontario in 10/74. Ran 5.842 at Winters, 6.01 at Gators, 5.98 at Springs, 6.31 at Summers, 6.21 at Indy, 5.94 at Supernationals, 5.91 at Sanair. Beck won Winternats, Springnats, Grandnats. |
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Gary Beck (M) from
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada
(Comp Nr/Finish:
651 / 1) |
1975 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 6 |
| "Export A" Owned by Gary Beck & Ray Peets
from
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada
| Crew Chief: Ray Peets |
| '74 Dragster by
Woody Gilmore |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 490 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.698 at NHRA Ontario CA 11/75 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
247.93 at NHRA Ontario CA 11/75 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1975 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 94.55,
MPH 93.63 |
Entry is 0.91933 times average ET and 1.08266 times average MPH |
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1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
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| 1/8 Mile Rating:
ET 00.00,
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| 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 |
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Notes: Low ET and Top Speed at the season-opening Winternationals at 5.937/244.56. Runner up to Garlits at IHRA Bristol in June 1975, 6.10/238.72 to 6.18/225.56. Won IHRA Dragway 42 over Garlits, 6.00 to 6.03, both at 245.23, in August 1975. | After a great '74 season, Gary was hoping for more in '75. The season started at Beeline Dragway for the AHRA Winternationals. He qualified #5 in the sixteen-car field and lasted until the semifinals, where his 6.42/229.00 lost to James Warren's 6.35/206. Gary then went to Pomona, where his 5.97/239.36 qualified #2. He set both Low ET and Top Speed with a 5.93/244.46 over Don Souter in the first round. Unfortunately, in round two, he smoked the tires to a 6.49/212.26 loss to Rick Ramsey's 6.18/211. He passed up racing at the Bakersfield March Meet. His next stop was at Miami Hollywood for the IHRA Winternationals. It was an eight-car field, and Beck 6.00 (Low ET) was two-tenths quicker than the second qualifier. But in the opening round of eliminations, he lost an engine and slowed to 6.41 in a loss to Austin Myers' 6.22. It was then off to Gainesville for the NHRA Gatornationals. Gary's 6.19 qualified #7, and in round one, he had more bad luck as he tossed a blower belt against Hank Endres. After a few weeks off, Beck went to Amarillo, Texas, for the IHRA World Nationals. Things didn't go so well, as he failed to qualify for the eight-car show. He also didn't do too well when he faced off against Jerry Ruth for a best-of-three-match race at Mission BC. Gary lost all three of his races. Things went much more Beck's style at the second NHRA Division 1 race held at Cayuga. He won the event by beating Charlie Greer's 6.67/218 with a 6.36/205.94. He set Low ET and Top Speed in the semifinals with a 6.25/231.95 that sent Grant Stoms' 6.46/227 packing for home. He had his closest race in the final, where his 6.47/204.08 beat Larry Bucher's 6.48/200. Early in June, he was at Columbus for the NHRA Springnationals. His 6.11/227.84 qualified #6. In the opening round of eliminations, his 6.22/222.77 beat Frank Bradley's 6.21/222. But in round two, Beck broke on the line, letting eventual winner Marvin Graham solo into the semifinal with a 6.23. Set the national record at Ontario, only to have Garlits better it and pass Gary for the world championship. Ran 5.74 for the low qualifier at the 1975 World Finals. |
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Gary Beck (M) from
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada
(Comp Nr/Finish:
751 / 2) |
1976 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 6 |
| "Thrush" Owned by Gary Beck & Ray Peets
from
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada
| Crew Chief: Ray Peets |
| '76 Dragster by
Ron Attebury |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 490 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.790 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/06/76 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
243.93 at Fremont CA 7/24/76 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1976 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 84.15,
MPH 81.36 |
Entry is 0.94608 times average ET and 1.04894 times average MPH |
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1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
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| 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: Gary debuted the "Thrush Muffler" car in May at the NHRA Division 6 race in Seattle. He qualified #1 for the sixteen-car field with a 6.13, and he beat James Warren and Larry Kleinbrook in the first two rounds before losing to eventual winner Herm Petersen's 6.23/234 with an off-pace 7.71/122. He won the Division 1 race at Cayuga, and shortly after that, he won the third Division 3 race at Blaney. The car made its first national event showing at Columbus for the NHRA Springnationals. Gary was having a rough time making the field, as it took five attempts before his 6.23 qualified him #12 for the show. It was a little embarrassing when, in the first round, his 6.65 lost to Graham Light's 6.24. Light was driving Beck's old car. Things didn't go much better at the NHRA Summernationals at Englishtown. Beck qualified #12, and in the opening round, his 6.14/227.84 beat John Wiebe's 6.14/234. But in round two, his off-pace 6.66/161.29 was lost to Jeb Allen's 6.13/227. A week later (July 17), he was in Seattle for the first race of the PDA Championships. He didn't reach the final but set Low ET and Top Speed at 5.99/238.09. At the second PDA race run at Fremont on July 24, he failed to reach the finals again, but he had a Top Speed at 243.93. He showed them at the last PDA race held at OCIR. He qualified #3 for the 32-car show with a 6.15 at only 212.76, but it was a long way back from Don Garlits, who qualified #1 with a 5.90/241. A first-round 6.17/218 beat Larry Dixon, and in round two, Gary's 6.16/233 took out Mike Reynolds. In round three, he really stepped it up, running 5.84/241.93 to beat Rob Bruins' 6.11/227. That set up a semifinal meeting with Garlits, who had run 5.82/245 in his third-round race. Beck cut a great light and made this race worth the cost of admission. His 5.89/236.22 beat "Big Daddy's" better 5.83/244. Beck went on to win by beating Ken Moitoza in a smoke-filled final. Gary's final round numbers were 6.43/226.70. He was in Canada the following week (August 8) for the NHRA Grandnationals. It was another excellent outing for the team. He qualified #2 with a 6.02/233.76 behind Richard Tharp's 6.02/236 in the "Candies and Hughes" car. It was these two who would meet for the money. Beck started eliminations with a 6.38 over Frank Bradley, and in round two, his 6.14/241.93 beat Tom Kaiser. He got the odd-lot solo in the semifinals and ran 5.96/224.43. Tharp was also putting down some numbers. He had run 6.01, 5.98, and a semifinal 5.97. It was anyone's race in the final, but Beck made his fellow Canadians happy by setting a track record 5.81 at 243.24 (Top Speed) to get the win over Tharp's 6.08/199. Garlits got payback on Beck at the PHR Championships. Don qualified #1 for the sixteen-car field, and Gary's 6.12 got him the #9 spot in the show. This meant that the two ran each other in the first round. Garlits ran 5.88/238 to put the "Thrushmobile's" 6.18/216.86 on the trailer. Beck then went to Beech Bend for the final NHRA Division 3 race. He qualified #1 with a track record 5.90 at 224.43 and in the final Mike Palmer broke so Gary's 5.99/215.82 picked up the win. Photo from the 1976 PHR Championships, US 131 Dragway, Martin, Michigan. |
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Gary Beck (M) from
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada
(Comp Nr/Finish:
751 / 2) |
1976 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 6 |
| "Export A" Owned by Gary Beck & Ray Peets
from
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada
| Crew Chief: Ray Peets |
| '74 Dragster by
Woody Gilmore |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 490 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.790 at NHRA Pomona CA 1/31/76 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
243.90 at NHRA Pomona CA 1/31/76 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1976 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 84.15,
MPH 81.28 |
Entry is 0.94608 times average ET and 1.04881 times average MPH |
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1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
| 1/8 Mile Rating:
ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
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| 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: Info from Freddie Young. |
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, February 24, 2024, 08:17:16 PM by
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Gary Beck (M) from
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada
(Comp Nr/Finish:
651 / 3) |
1977 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 6 |
| "Thrush" Owned by Gary Beck & Ray Peets
from
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada
| Crew Chief: Ray Peets |
| '76 Dragster by
Ron Attebury |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 490 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.915 at AHRA West Salem OH 7/31/77 (TR) |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
245.90 at AHRA West Salem OH 7/31/77 (TR) |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1977 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 71.22,
MPH 77.69 |
Entry is 0.96650 times average ET and 1.05193 times average MPH |
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1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
| 1/8 Mile Rating:
ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
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| 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 |
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Notes: Beck had a rough season in '77. The season started at the PRO race at Beeline on January 14. Beck ran 6.28/204.54 in Friday's qualifying, but that is all the info we have from that race. He ran at Tucson for the AHRA Winternationals on January 23. Gary qualified #5 in the sixteen-car field with a 6.55. He improved to a first-round 6.38/203.60 to beat Arley Langlo, but in round two, his 6.52 lost to Ron Attebury's 6.44. At Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, his best of 6.140/219.51 failed to qualify, and he failed to make the field at the Gatornationals as well at 6.320. He ran better at the Edgewater Division 3 race, qualifying #2 with a 6.09/205.46, but he failed to make it to the finals. He qualified #3 for the eight-car show at Baton Rouge for the NHRA Cajun Nationals at 6.265/206.89, but in the first round, his 6.38/225.00 lost to Pat Dakin's 6.20/231. At St. Louis for the AHRA Gateway Nationals, he qualified #8 in the eight-car field with a 6.82/165.14. He picked up to a 6.47/223.89 in the first round to beat Attebury's 6.54/208. A 6.39/213.28 beat Ron Collins' Chevy-powered car in the semifinal. In the final, he met Jeb Allen, and despite running a 6.42/230.18, he lost to Jeb's 6.34/229. Gary experienced a violent engine explosion during qualifying for the NHRA Springnationals. The car caught fire, but Gary brought it to a safe stop. He was OK. He qualified #7 with a 6.078/215.82, but a first-round 6.32 lost to Paul Longenecker's 6.22. He managed to get into another final round at the third Division 3 race at US 131, Martin, Mich. He qualified #2 with a 6.13/217.39 and beat Larry Brown in the first round with a 6.22/229.59. He blew another engine in the semifinals, but his 6.13/227.84 still beat Sid Seeley's 6.18/202. A new motor was installed for the final with Shirley Muldowney, and it performed, running 6.26/213.77. But this was Shirley's race, and she won with a 6.06/240 (Top Speed). One of the few bright spots in the year came at Alamo Dragway in San Antonio for the AHRA Nationals on July 3. Beck qualified #4 in the eight-car field with a 6.44. In the first round, a 6.64 beat Doug Mead's 7.14. In round two, he lost to Frank Bradley, but Frank blew his engine while winning, and Beck got back in on the "break rule." So, in the final, he faced Jimmy Edwards. Edwards lost a blower belt, and Gary drove to a 6.62/197 victory. At Englishtown the following week (July 10), Beck had difficulty qualifying. He finally made the show on the "bump spot" with a 6.200/226.70 but lost to Lee Weller in the first round. Things seemed to be taking a turn at Dragway 42 for the AHRA Grandnationals at the end of July. The team towed in and qualified #1 with a 6.12/236.22. He recorded a 5.98/243.90 in the first round to beat Longenecker's 6.53/185. In the semifinals, he set track records of 5.91/245.90 over Dick LaHaie's 6.33/198. The track ET record going into this race was a 6.01 by Don Garlits. Unfortunately, in the final, he slowed to a 6.15/244.56, losing to Bradley's 6.09/243. The next event on his calendar was the NHRA Grandnationals. There, he qualified #2 with a 6.070/236.22 and, in round one, beat Jeg Coughlin with a 6.14/224.43. In the semifinals (eight-car show), he lost to Dakin's 6.10/234 with a 6.17/233. Gary competed at the PHR Championships at US 131, lasting until the semifinals. He scored wins over Allen and Paul Romine with times of 5.97 and 5.96 before the engine came up ailing in the semis, and his 6.93 lost to eventual winner Johnny Abbott's 6.59. He got another victory on August 21 at Spokane for the AHRA World Finals. He set Low ET at 6.05 and, in the final, beat Allen for the title with a 6.24/227. Gary qualified #6 at Indy Nationals with a 5.962/236.84, but lost to James Warren in round one, with a shut off 7.33. He did not qualify at Seattle, running 6.12/229. Gary was said to have run a 5.99/199 motor-blowing run at the Ontario World Finals, but he does not appear on the NHRA qualifying sheets. |
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Submitted by Mike Gagnon, Last updated on Saturday, February 24, 2024, 08:17:30 PM by
Ron Howard.
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© Ken Bolender |
Gary Beck (M) from
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada
(Comp Nr/Finish:
651 ) |
1978 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 6 |
| "Thrush" Owned by Ray Peets
from
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada
| Crew Chief: Gary Beck |
| '77 Dragster by
Ron Attebury |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.763 at NHRA Ontario CA 10/07/78 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
250.00 at NHRA Ontario CA 10/07/78 |
| 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 |
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Entry's 1978 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 86.95,
MPH 87.04 |
Entry is 0.94167 times average ET and 1.06947 times average MPH |
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1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
| 1/8 Mile Rating:
ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
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| 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: Gary qualified at Pomona Winters at 5.976/242.58. We need to confirm that this is the car that ran at the Summers (247) and not the silver car. Beck started his '78 season by running a 6.26 to qualify #3 at the AHRA Winternationals. Against Jim Plummer, the car got out of shape and crossed the centerline in the first round. He then traveled to Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, where the abovementioned times qualified Gary #7 in the field. A first-round 6.18/221 lost to Dick LaHaie's 6.09/230. Great 5.855 ET at Columbus and 247.25 at Englishtown, but Gary dominated Ontario before breaking in the final. He ran amazing 5.763/250.00 numbers there in qualifying. We are listing these times here, but they may apply to the other 1978 entry for Gary. That shows blank times for now, but adjust when we get confirmation of which car ran which event. Gary became the 5th member of the NHRA 250 mph club with that pass. |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, February 24, 2024, 08:17:46 PM by
Ron Howard.
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Trevor Gardnier |
Gary Beck (M) from
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada
(Comp Nr/Finish:
651 ) |
1978 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 6 |
| "Thrush" Owned by Gary Beck & Ray Peets
from
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada
| Crew Chief: Ray Peets |
| '78 Dragster by
Hume & Foster |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1978 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
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1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
| 1/8 Mile Rating:
ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
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| 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: Wide body Can-Am fueler with low, laid-back wing by Hume & Foster. When did the team begin using this car? Gary became the fifth member of the 250 mph club in Ontario in 1978. Confirm it was this car. Ran 6.093/235.60 at Indy 1978. Currently, the other entry for Gary in 1978 has the times listed. Info from Freddie Young. |
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, February 24, 2024, 08:15:01 PM by
Super Crew.
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Gary Beck (M) from
El Toro, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
651 / 4) |
1979 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7 |
| "Thrush" Owned by Gary Beck & Ray Peets
from
El Toro, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Ray Peets |
| '77 Dragster by
Ron Attebury |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.875 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/02/79 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
250.00 at NHRA Ontario CA 10/07/79 |
| 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 |
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Entry's 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 71.86,
MPH 86.67 |
Entry is 0.96947 times average ET and 1.06669 times average MPH |
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1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
| 1/8 Mile Rating:
ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
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| 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: 250 at Ontario on October. 7/1979 was the fifth run in the NHRA 250 mph Club for Top Fuel. Also ran 245.23 at Indy 1979. |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, November 21, 2021, 07:45:14 PM by
Freddie Young.
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Gary Beck (M) from
El Toro, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
651 / 4) |
1979 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7 |
| "Thrush" Owned by Gary Beck & Ray Peets
from
El Toro, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Ray Peets |
| '79 Dragster by
Hume & Foster |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
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1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
| 1/8 Mile Rating:
ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
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| 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: This is the car that Beck tested a 180 degree crank, a layback wing, and wide body. |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, January 4, 2018, 10:13:34 PM by
Tim Simplot.
Approved by Bill Pratt. |
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Richard Shute
Photog Web |
Gary Beck (M) from
El Toro, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
651 ) |
1980 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TA, Class: TF, Div: 7 |
| "Larry Minor" Owned by Larry Minor
from
Hemet, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Jim Wright |
| '80 Dragster by
Al Swindahl |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.717 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/16/80 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
243.24 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/16/80 |
| 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 |
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Entry's 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 88.82,
MPH 66.98 |
Entry is 0.95363 times average ET and 1.02702 times average MPH |
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1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
| 1/8 Mile Rating:
ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
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| 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: Gary started his driving career driving for Larry Minor at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals. He had run 5.88/237.46 to qualify #5, and in round one, his 6.01/238.72 beat Johnny Abbott's 6.05/243. In round two, his 6.02/238.72 lost to Connie Kalitta's 6.01/238. Gary qualified #1 at Bakersfield for the March Meet with a 5.86/234. A first-round 6.28 beat John Kimble, but he lost before the finals. He grabbed a win at the NHRA Division 4 Opener at Baton Rouge on March 9. He qualified #1, and in the final, his 5.93/237.46 (Low ET and Top Speed) beat Kelly Brown's 6.05/222 in his debut, driving the "Blue Max" dragster. Beck continued to get stronger with each race, and at Gainesville, for the NHRA Gatornationals, he qualified on the pole with a 5.818. He improved to a track record 5.717 at 243.24 in the first round to beat Dick LaHaie. Bob Noice broke on the line in the second round, and Gary soloed into the semifinals. He beat Richard Tharp driving the "Candies and Hughes" car with a 5.82. In the final, he faced Jeb Allen, and Allen ran a career-best 5.80 at 247 to get the victory over Beck's 5.92/236.22 runner-up attempt. NHRA ran the second Division 4 race at Green Valley Raceway on March 30, and Gary's 6.28 qualified #3 in the eight-car field. He narrowly won a close race with Tharp in the semifinals, where his 6.39/222.22 beat Richard's close 6.41/234. Beck was supposed to race Kalitta in the final, but Conrad had crashed into the safety net in his semifinal win and could not run in the final. Gary took an easy solo for the victory. He also won the third Division 4 race at Houston in April. However, only three cars showed up for the race. Beck set Low ET in qualifying #1 with a 5.96, and in round one, he got the "odd-lot" solo and ran 5.97/235.60 to advance to the final. In the final, Steve Stephens broke, and Gary went 6.09/227.27 for the win. Another win came on April 27 at the NHRA Cajun Nationals. It was a tough show as it was only an eight-car show, but Gary's 5.95/238.72 qualified #4. A 6.04/239 in the first round beat Tharp's 6.05, and a semifinal 6.03/238 beat Shirley Muldowney's quicker 5.92. He was up against Allen in the final, and he reversed the outcome on the Gatornationals by stopping Jeb with a 5.93/239.36. Beck made a trip to OCIR in May for the third NHRA Division 6 race. Things didn't start so well there as he exploded a supercharger during qualifying on Friday. He made it worth his while as he came back out and qualified #1 with a 5.89 (Low ET) at 234.98. Gary beat Gary Ritter with a 5.94/236.84 and Kimble with a 6.04/231.95 before stopping Doug Kerhulas in the final with a 5.99/236.84. He skipped the Division 4 race at Amarillo but was at Columbus for the NHRA Springnationals on June 8. His 5.98/236.84 qualified #6 for the show, and an improved 5.94/234.98 in the first round beat Mark Howick. In the second round, he smoked the tires to a 6.25 that lost to Stephens' 6.19. The team's next stop was at Denver for the NHRA Mile-High Nationals. It was just an eight-car field, but Gack could qualify #3 with a 6.06. He ran a slightly improved 6.04 in the opening round to beat alternate Johnny Abbott's 6.22, and he improved even more to 6.00/232.55 in the semifinal to beat Allen's 6.18/214. In the final, he faced low qualifier, Jerry Ruth, and Ruth was tough as he had been the only car in the fives at this race. Sure enough, Jerry's 6.00/230 scored the victory over Beck's 6.14/218.44 runner-up bid. It was then off to Englishtown for the NHRA Summernationals. A 5.97 qualified #8. Gary's first-round 6.01/235.60 beat Bruce Hagestad's 6.14/229, but in round two, the car broke a fuel pump on the line, and Gary could only watch as Marvin Graham made a 5.94 solo into the semifinals. He followed the tour to Canada for the NHRA Grandnationals, where he qualified #5 in the eight-car show with a 5.996/231.95. That set up a first-round meeting with the low qualifier, Graham. Beck tried hard in their race, but Graham's 5.85 made it look easy as Gary was over two tenths back at 6.08. The Gainesville times were Gary's best on the 1980 NHRA tour. | Won Cajun Nationals in Baton Rouge |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, 05:45:47 PM by
Ron Howard.
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Steve Thomas
Photog Web |
Gary Beck (M) from
El Toro, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
651 ) |
1980 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 6 |
| "Thrush" Owned by Gary Beck & Ray Peets
from
El Toro, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Ray Peets |
| '77 Dragster by
Ron Attebury |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
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1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
| 1/8 Mile Rating:
ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
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| 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: Ran in January 1980 in Australia. The #4 finish number shown in the photo was from 1978. |
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, February 24, 2024, 08:20:55 PM by
John Bockelman.
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Tom West, Replicas West |
Gary Beck (M) from
Laguna Niguel, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
751 / 2) |
1981 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 7 |
| "Larry Minor" Owned by Larry Minor
from
Hemet, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Jim Wright |
| '80 Dragster by
Al Swindahl |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 498 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.573 at NHRA Orange County CA 10/17/81 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
247.93 at NHRA Englishtown NJ 7/19/81 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 93.81,
MPH 79.43 |
Entry is 0.93680 times average ET and 1.04682 times average MPH |
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1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
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| 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: First in the 5.50s, but not backed up for the record. Low qualifier at Indy with a 5.632. Beck started the '81 season at the NHRA Winternationals, where he qualified #7 with a 5.92. In the first round, he ran an off pace 6.43 and lost to Marvin Graham's 6.08. He then ran at Famoso on March 8 for the Bakersfield March Meet. A 6.14/225.56 qualified #13 in the sixteen-car field, and he suffered another first-round loss when he ran a 6.40/211.26 to lose against Jerry Ruth (6.00/225). The following week at Gainesville for the NHRA Gatornationals, a best of 6.08 failed to qualify for the all five-second show. In April, things got better for the team when a 6.12/203.61 qualified #2 for the NHRA Western Regional Opener at Green Valley. A first-round 6.21/219.51 beat alternate David Pace (6.64/224), and in the semifinal, a 6.27/224.43 beat a tire-smoking Graham. In the final, he met Low ET setter (6.00), Gene Snow, and a 6.29/206.42 took the win when Snow's car broke. On April 26, he again failed to qualify when his 5.93 was the first alternate at the eight-car field for the NHRA Southern Nationals. In May, he rebounded with a runner-up finish to Gary Cornwall at OCIR for the NHRA Western Regional. He qualified #4 with a 6.09/231.95 and beat John Kimble in the first round, with a 6.30/234.37. A 6.20/240.00 beat Rob Bruins in the semifinal, but a final round at 6.40/225.00 lost to Cornwall's 6.24/236. He finally got back into the fives again at the NHRA Cajun Nationals on May 24 when a 5.88 qualified #4. Unfortunately, he fouled against Richard Tharp in the first round. Another runner-up performance came at Bandimere Speedway on May 30 for another NHRA Western Regional meet. He ran 5.95/223.88 over Jim Archer (6.35/217) in the first round, and then set Low ET with a 5.93/229.59 victory over Bruin's 6.33/215 in the semifinal. In the final, another good run of 5.97/227.84 was good for runner-up as Johnny Abbott's 5.95/230 beat him to the finish. A big win followed on June 21 at the NHRA Springnationals. He qualified #3 with a 5.89/234.37 and beat Bruins, Jim Head, and Terry Capp to meet Butch Osmon in the Jim and Allison Lee car in the final. Beck won easily with a 6.05/224.99 when Butch had problems and slowed to 7.56/113. Things didn't stay so rosy as at the next NHRA event, the Mile High Nationals, on July 4. A best of 6.12/208.81 in the thin air was a non-qualifier (#1 alternate). Again things changed for the better as he went out and won the NHRA Summernationals, setting Low ET at 5.74 in his semifinal victory over Jeb Allen and beating Mark Oswald in the final, 6.02/221.13 to Mark's 6.16/236.84. At the third NHRA Eastern Regional event at Indianapolis, he qualified #4 at 6.04. A first-round 5.98/219.51 beat George Tolon's 6.08/228. Doug Kerhulas stepped up with a 5.88/236 to put Beck's 5.96/223.32 on the trailer in the semi. Then he won at Bristol for the IHRA Summernationals. He qualified #2 with a 5.79, advanced past a fouling Jody Smart in the first round, and beat Tharp in the semis with a 5.83/236.84. In the final, a 6.01/231.95 beat Jeb Allen's 6.30/241. On July 26, he showed up in Atlanta for an NHRA Eastern Regional race and won that too. He qualified #3 with a 6.07/210.77 and ran a first-round 5.82/237.46 over Jenks Bailey, and a semifinal 5.97/216.86 took care of Smart (6.09/230). He set Low ET and Top Speed in the final with a 5.80/243.24 defeat of Jim Head's 6.04/234. Gary's streak of wins ended on August 9 in Canada for the NHRA Grandnationals. He qualified #1 with a 5.74/246.57 and beat Doug Kerhulas with a 5.89/241.28 in the first round. Unfortunately, a broken fuel line in the semifinal gave Graham a single into the finals. He qualified #1 again at Indy with a track record 5.63 at 244.56 but again failed to reach the finals. Oswald stopped Beck in the first round, at the IHRA US Open on September 13. Gary ran an off pace 6.37 to lose to Mark's 5.82/212. In October, he qualified #2 at the NHRA Golden Gate Nationals but was upset by Connie Kalitta in the first round. Then came the NHRA World Finals. He qualified #3 with a 5.72/226.13 and a first-round 5.73/233.76 beat Dick LaHaie (5.83/233). Round two saw Beck's 5.72/239.36 beat Lucille Lee (5.95/234), and in the semi's, a 5.77/236.84 beat Shirley Muldowney (5.97/211). In the final, Beck dropped a bombshell, his 5.57/245.23 defeated Dwight Salisbury and broke the track et record of 5.77 held by Muldowney since May of '77. |
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Gary Beck (M) from
Laguna Niguel, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
751 / 2) |
1982 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 7 |
| "Larry Minor" Owned by Larry Minor
from
Hemet, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Jim Wright |
| '80 Dragster by
Al Swindahl |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 498 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.484 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/05/82 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
251.39 at NHRA Fremont CA 10/02/82 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 100.0,
MPH 82.66 |
Entry is 0.92792 times average ET and 1.03910 times average MPH |
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1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
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| 1982 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.484 ET, 256.41 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.770 ET, 204.08 MPH |
| 1982 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 5.910 ET, 241.93 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.958 ET, 198.00 MPH |
| 1982 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.410 ET, 223.06 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.288 ET, 183.22 MPH |
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Notes: Set 5.542 national record, then bettered it with the 5.48, which the 5.54 did not back up. It was rumored that Beck, Minor used a shot of Nitrous. | Won PHR Meet at Martin, Michigan, with a string of 5.60s and a 5.67/243.90 in the final over Jody Smart. | 6. 5.883 230.17 NHRA Baton Rouge LA 1984 (First Round) |
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Gary Beck (M) from
Laguna Niguel, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
751 / 4) |
1983 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 7 |
| "Larry Minor" Owned by Larry Minor
from
Hemet, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Bernie Fedderly |
| '82 Dragster by
Al Swindahl |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 498 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.391 at NHRA Fremont CA 10/01/83 (NR) |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
257.14 at NHRA Orange County CA 10/15/83 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
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Entry's 1983 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 100.0,
MPH 97.70 |
Entry is 0.91373 times average ET and 1.06287 times average MPH |
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1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
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| 1983 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.391 ET, 257.87 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1983 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 5.900 ET, 241.93 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1983 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.409 ET, 223.06 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: Gary Beck debuted Larry Minor's new Swindahl-built car at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals. On the opening day of qualifying (Thursday), while everyone else was having trouble just trying to run a "five," Gary came out and ran 5.69. On Saturday, he picked it up to a 5.52/251.39, far ahead of #2 qualifier Jody Smart, who was in with a 5.77. Beck's had now qualified #1 for the fifth straight NHRA national event. He almost lost in the opening round, where the car broke a rear end and coasted through with a 19-second time, but his opponent, Richard Tharp, driving for Kilpatrick and Connell, fouled against him. Rain interfered, and the second round wasn't run until a week later. In that round, he ran 5.60 to beat Jim Barnard's 5.88. But in the semifinals, Beck faced Shirley Muldowney, and while she was streaking to a 5.68 to advance, Gary was filling the area with tire smoke as he overpowered the track. Everything went more according to plan at Gainesville for the NHRA Gatornationals. Once again, Beck qualified #1, this time with a 5.54/242.90. The spread to the #2 qualifier wasn't as large as at Pomona, as Shirley's 5.57/252 qualified #2. Beck opened with a 5.74/241.28 over Chris Karamesines' 5.91/241, and a strong 5.49/252.80 in round two took out Tharp's 5.63/252. In the semifinals, he faced his boss Minor, who, in round two, had opened some eyes with a 5.51. But Minor lost a blower belt while Gary ran a new NHRA record 5.44 at 252.10 to advance into the final. There, he faced Connie Kalitta, and the "Bounty Hunter" went into hard tire shake and shut off while Beck ran another 5.49 at 251.39 for the victory. The team's next stop was at Atlanta for the NHRA Southern Nationals. This was an eight-car show, and Gary ran 5.55/245.90 for the pole. He streaked to 5.42 (Low ET) at 252 in the opening round of eliminations to beat Minor. His 5.56/246 beat Kalitta's 5.73/241 in the semifinals. He went up against Tharp in the final, and Richard had lane choice as he had won his semifinal race with a 5.54. But it seemed like Beck's crew chief, Bernie Fedderly, could make the car run just about any number he wanted. Beck ran 5.53/249 in the final to pick up another victory over Tharp's 5.70/245.World Champ 1983. Ran 5.391/252.10 at Fremont (first in the 5.3s), then duplicated the feat at the World Finals. Gary went 5.448 National Record at Gainesville to provide early season thrills. Photo from 1983 Cajun Nationals. |
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Gary Beck (M) from
Laguna Niguel, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
751 / 1) |
1984 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 7 |
| "Miller Lite" Owned by Larry Minor
from
Hemet, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Bernie Fedderly |
| '82 Dragster by
Al Swindahl |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 498 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.410 at Bakersfield CA 5/13/84 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
262.39 at Bakersfield CA 5/13/84 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 97.96,
MPH 94.44 |
Entry is 0.92321 times average ET and 1.07581 times average MPH |
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1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
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| 1984 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.391 ET, 264.70 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1984 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 5.860 ET, 243.90 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1984 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.360 ET, 224.73 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: Gary qualified #1 at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals with a 5.51. Unfortunately, he fouled against Don Garlits in the first round. Garlits, in his not-yet-updated '81 car, got Beck to red-light by hitting the throttle before the green. He again qualified #1 at the next NHRA race, the Gatornationals, where a 5.47 (Low ET) at 250.69 gave him the spot. A 5.53/249.30 advanced in the first round, when Gene Snow broke. In round two, he beat Dick LaHaie with a 5.55/251.39. In the semifinals, he raced his boss, Larry Minor, and Beck's 5.62/249.30 won over Minor's 5.99/220. This set up a final between him and Joe Amato, who had recorded the first 260 mph run in his semifinal race. Joe got the win with a 5.54/262 over Beck's runner-up effort of 5.68/245.90. At Atlanta for the NHRA Southern Nationals, Gary slipped to #3 in qualifying for the eight-car show with a 5.60/253.52. A blown engine finished him in the first round. The Larry Minor team showed at Famoso for the Bakersfield Meet. Beck ran 5.48/259.36 to qualify first. An improved 5.45/261.62 beat Butch Blair, while in round two, he set Low ET with a 5.41/261.62 that beat Danny Danell. In the semifinals, he also set Top Speed with a 5.53/262.39 that beat Denver Schutz. In the final, he ran his boss. Gary took the victory with a 5.49/253.52 over Larry's 5.67/256. Back on the NHRA tour for the Cajun Nationals. Beck ran 5.60/252.10 to qualify #4 in the eight-car show. He beat LaHaie in the first round, with a 5.64/253.52 while a 5.53/259.36 advanced in the semifinals when Amato broke a rear end. Once again, Gary had to run his boss, this time for an NHRA victory. Beck got another win with a 5.69/252.10 over Minor at 5.91/246. His next win came at NHRA's next race, the Springnationals. There he qualified #1 at 5.52/257.14 and in the first round, he ran a solo 5.63/255.68. In the second round, Connie Kalitta fouled, and Beck advanced with a 5.69/245.23. He soloed again in the semifinals after Doug Kerhulas could not show after crashing into the catch net in his second-round race. Gary ran 5.49 (Low ET) at 258.62 to advance. In the final, he was up against Amato. Gary got the win with a 5.54/257.14 over Joe's 5.70/243. He kept racking up the wins when he won the NHRA Grandnationals in Canada. He qualified #2 with a 5.57/259.36 and beat Danell in the first round, and LaHaie in the semifinals to meet Minor in the final. Gary won the event with a final round 5.76/239.36 over Larry's 6.45/144.00. This was Beck's 18th win in NHRA National Events. The NHRA Summernationals marked a low point in Top Fuel racing when only twelve cars showed for the sixteen-car field. Beck ran 5.52 to qualify #2. He lasted until the semifinals, where he fouled against eventual winner Frank Bradley. The next stop on the NHRA schedule was at Denver for the Mile High Nationals. Gary set a track record 5.51 in qualifying #1, but in the first round, he lost to Kalitta, who would go on to win. He again qualified #1 at the NHRA Northstar Nationals at Brainerd with a 5.56/257.14, and he lasted until the semifinals before losing to Gary Ormsby. The NHRA US Nationals at Indy was not a good showing for Beck. Sure he qualified #1 with a 5.51/251.39, but in the first round, a camshaft broke, and the car showed to a 6.59/134 loss to Minor's 6.45/162. |
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Gary Beck (M) from
Laguna Niguel, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
751 / 2) |
1985 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 7 |
| "Miller American" Owned by Larry Minor
from
Hemet, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Bernie Fedderly |
| '85 Dragster by
Al Swindahl |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 498 JP-1 Hemi by Bernie Fedderly with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.400 at NHRA Mohnton PA 9/85 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
260.26 at NHRA Sanair QC 6/29/85 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 99.03,
MPH 83.92 |
Entry is 0.92150 times average ET and 1.06708 times average MPH |
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| 1985 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.391 ET, 268.01 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.440 ET, 215.95 MPH |
| 1985 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 5.860 ET, 243.90 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.612 ET, 205.15 MPH |
| 1985 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.360 ET, 224.73 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.942 ET, 187.98 MPH |
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Notes: After such dominating performances in the past few years, it was strange to see Gary Beck/Larry Minor getting beat. Sure he had lost before, but it was usually due to breakage. But by '85, the other teams had caught up. In Jan, he was at Firebird Raceway's Super Bowl of Drag Racing event for a best of three match against Don Garlits. Things did not go his way as he lost all three races and ran a best of 5.71/225.56 compared to Garlits' best of 5.45/259. Gary started the NHRA season by qualifying #4 at the Winternationals with a 5.55/224.43. In the first round, he faced Garlits, who qualified way back (12th) with a 5.87. Don stepped up to a 5.53/258 to beat Beck's 5.68/235. After that, it was on to the Gatornationals. Gary's best of 5.80/253.52 could do no better than #9 in qualifying. That set up a first-round meeting with low qualifier Joe Amato. Joe lost an engine in that race, but his 5.51/238 still beat Beck's 5.69/242. Two events and two first-round losses. Well, it got worse when the team failed to qualify for the eight-car show in Atlanta for the Southern Nationals. A best of 5.78/251.25 left Gary as the second alternate. He rebounded somewhat by winning the Bakersfield March (May?) Meet. He qualified #6 there with a 5.83/240, and in the final, he beat Shannon Stuart's 5.80/251 with a 5.64/245. The Cajun Nationals at Baton Rouge was next on the calendar. It was an eight-car show, and Beck qualified #5 with a 5.69. Both he and Bill Mullins ran 5.74 in the first round, but Mullins came out on top. On June 16, Gary got his first NHRA national event round win at the Springnationals. He qualified #3 with a 5.61/246.31, and in the first round, a 5.67/244 got past Chris Karamesines, who had his chute deploy. In round two, a 5.60/247 beat Gene Snow, and in the final, he ran a 5.71/245 that finished runner-up to Mullins' 5.62/257. In Canada for the Grandnationals later that month, he again lost in round one. It was another eight-car show, and Gary's 5.59/260.26 qualified #5, setting up a first-round race with low qualifier Amato. Joe ran 5.68/253 to eliminate Beck's 5.87/243.24. | Beck Finished 2nd in '84, Minor finished 6th. Low ET at the inaugural Keystones at 5.400. (Drag Racing Magazine). Beck also beat blower-exploding Ormsby to win the '85 Finals. - Joe Moore |
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Gary Beck (M) from
Laguna Niguel, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
751 / 2) |
1986 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 7 |
| "Miller American" Owned by Larry Minor
from
Hemet, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Bernie Fedderly |
| '85 Dragster by
Al Swindahl |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 498 JP-1 Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.414 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/02/86 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
264.23 at NHRA Ennis TX 9/27/86 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
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Entry's 1986 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 85.80,
MPH 79.33 |
Entry is 0.93345 times average ET and 1.08335 times average MPH |
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| 1986 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.261 ET, 278.55 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1986 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 5.800 ET, 243.90 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1986 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.339 ET, 224.73 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: Gary started the season by qualifying #9 at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals with a 5.60/253.52. He improved to a 5.414/254.23 in the first round, over low qualifier Dick LaHaie who got out of shape and crossed the centerline. In the second round, he smoked his tires and shut off to 11.84/63.73, which lost to Connie Kalitta's 5.52/253. The NHRA Gatornationals was the team's next stop, and Beck qualified #2 with a 5.47/259.36. He beat Hank Endres in the first round, with a 5.58/253.52, while a round two 5.63/257.87 beat Kalitta's quicker 5.60/255. In the semifinals, Gary ran a strong 5.51/260.71, but he lost to LaHaie's stronger 5.47/258. He again qualified #2 at NHRA's next event, the Southern Nationals at Atlanta. This time a 5.49/259.96 got him the spot. He ran Chris Karamesines in the first round, and his 5.62/253.52 beat the "Greek's" 6.08/175. But in the second round, crew chief Bernie Fedderly put too much power into it, and Beck smoked the tires shutting off to 11.01/70 in a loss to Bill Mullins. Beck then made a stop at Famoso for the Bakersfield Meet now held in May. He qualified #3 in the eight-car field with a 5.55/257.14 and an improved 5.45/263.15 advanced past Denver Schutz, who shut off on the line in the first round. In the semifinals, it was Beck against Don Garlits. There was no love lost between these two. This time Garlits' unreal 5.37/271 was too much for Beck's 5.59/262.39. Back on the NHRA Trail for the Cajun Nationals at Baton Rouge, the Miller American team had all kinds of problems and could only qualify #15 in the sixteen-car field with a 5.77/243.44. Fedderly worked his magic, and the car responded with a 5.63/250.34 in the first round, to beat Frank Bradley's 5.73/242. In round two, Beck had a close one with Joe Amato. Gary's 5.68/245.96 just nipped Joe's 5.69/249. In the semifinals, Gary once again met up with Garlits. This time he gambled on the 'tree and lost giving "Big Daddy" an easy 5.99/241 run into the final. If they thought they were running badly at Baton Rouge, they were not ready for National Trail. There they ran 5.79/247.86 for the "bump" spot at the NHRA Springnationals. This was uncharacteristic for the team. A first-round 5.75/248.34 lost to Jody Smart's 5.64/218 in the first round. Things were not much better at the NHRA Grandnationals in Canada. A 5.77/245.23 qualified #11, and a first-round 5.59/256.41 lost to Garlits' 5.43/268. The Drag Racing List December 86/January 87, Volume 1, Number 9, listed a 5.378 for Gary, but we cannot find evidence of that. Removing that ET until we can validate. |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, November 27, 2021, 03:44:25 PM by
Ron Howard.
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Rankings updated: 10/09/25 03:10:16 am EDT
