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Herman Marchetti Jerry Ruth (M) from Seattle, Washington USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 62) 1973 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 6
"Pay 'n' Pak" Owned by Jerry Ruth from Seattle, Washington USA Crew Chief: Jerry Ruth
'72 Ford Mustang by Don Long | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.520 at Seattle WA 4/29/73         1/4 Mile MPH: 226.70 at NHRA D6 Edmonton AB 7/02/73
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1973 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 64.83, MPH 78.34    Entry is 0.97780 times average ET and 1.05442 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: Jerry won Funny Car at Seattle International Raceway's "Olympia All-Pro Drag Championships," beating Kenney Goodell in the final. During a first-round single, Jerry ran 6.53/225.00. Jerry was in Seattle on April 29 for its Northwest Open race. He qualified #2 in the sixteen-car field with a 6.52/222.22 behind Ed McCulloch's 6.48/211. Unfortunately, he hurt the engine on the run and was unable to run in eliminations. Gary Cromwell's Chevy-powered car took his place in the field. On May 20, he was at Bremerton for the NHRA Division 6 opener. He set Low ET in the first round, with his 6.53/216.34. He got the "odd-lot" solo in the semifinal and still ran 6.75/216.86. He faced Frank Hall in the final, who was driving Mike Cyr's Mustang. Hall smoked the tires while Ruth ran 6.65/221.66 for the victory. He also had set Top Speed at 222.22 during qualifying and walked off with Top Fuel honors as well. Quite a day for Ruth! In June, he was at Firebird Raceway for the Olympia ChampionshipsHe set track records of 6.72/223.24 before beating a wheelstanding Twig Zeigler in the final with a 7.02/210.69. He won both Top Fuel and Funny Car at the NHRA Division 6 race at Edmonton on July 2. Only seven FC's had shown for the eight-car field, and as Ruth qualified #1, he got the "odd-lot" solo in round one, and ran 6.55. He set both Low ET and Top Speed in the semifinal with a 6.54/226.70 that beat Bill Spevacek. The final was strange as he had no competition.rnCromwell had broken in the other semifinal race, so Ray Hadford made a single in the "Green Elephant." Ray got out of shape and crossed the centerline, disqualifying himself. So Ruth got to make an easy solo for the win. Another victory came at the Olympia All-Pro Championships at Seattle on July 14. He set Low ET in the opening round with a 6.53/225.00 that advanced when Don Rae broke on the line. Spevacek fouled against him in the semifinal, and Jerry saw the red light, so he coasted to 9.91/84.82 for the win. In the final, he went up against the "Action Man," Kenny Goodell. They had a great race that had Ruth's 6.54/223.38 come out on top over Goodell's 6.58/217. The Mustang's career came to an end at Portland Raceway on July 29. Jerry was there for the fourth NHRA Division 6 race. He had set Low ET and Top Speed during qualifying at 6.57/222.77. In the first round, Jerry's 6.69/222.22 had beaten Lyle Canham. But Lyle's 'Cuda caught fire and veered into Ruth's lane, hitting the Mustang. Both cars crashed hard, and both drivers were taken to the hospital. They were later released with minor injuries. This left Ruth in a tight predicament as he was leading the NHRA Division 6 Funny Car points chase. Now he had no car to run.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, November 14, 2021, 04:28:42 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Thomas Nagy Jerry Ruth (M) from Seattle, Washington USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 601 / 61) 1973 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 6
"Pay-N-Pak" Owned by Jerry Ruth from Seattle, Washington USA Crew Chief: Jerry Ruth
'71 Dragster by Don Long | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.060 at AHRA Phoenix AZ 1/73 (NR)         1/4 Mile MPH: 238.09 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/01/73
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1973 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 78.63, MPH 76.40    Entry is 0.94246 times average ET and 1.04499 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1973 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.784 ET, 247.25 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.135 ET, 184.80 MPH   
1973 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.430 ET, 227.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.360 ET, 175.56 MPH
1973 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.076 ET, 207.04 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.690 ET, 163.21 MPH
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Notes: Ruth started his '73 season at Beeline Dragway in Arizona for the AHRA Winternationals. It was a 32-car field, and his 6.19/222.22 qualified #4. He looked like the car to beat in round one, when he ran Low ET of the first-round with a 6.16/229.00 that beat Steve Carbone's 6.88/156 in Larry Huff's car. He also had Low ET in round two by over a tenth when he ripped off a 6.10/230.17 to beat Chris Karamesines' 6.38/225. Jerry kept up the pressure on the other teams with a 6.13/227.15 in round three to defeat Gary Egbert's 6.34/216. Don Prudhomme smoked the tires in the semifinal, and Ruth advanced with a 6.12/224.43. His final-round opponent was Don Garlits. He qualified #1 at 6.09 and had run as good as 6.19 during eliminations. Ruth definitely had the advantage. But Ruth was late in the final, and although he reset the AHRA ET record to 6.06 (speed on the run was 223.32), Garlits had gotten out on mine, and his 6.16/239 took the victory. That had to hurt. He then made the trip to Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals. He ran 7.16/207.85 on the first weekend (February 3) of qualifying on the horrible track surface. That gave him the #17 spot in the field. But rain kept interrupting the race, and it wasn't run until February 18. His time had been bumped back to the #22 spot by then. He lost to Gaines Markley in the opening round of eliminations. His next stop was at the Bakersfield March Meet. It was yet another 32-car field and his 6.40 qualified #2 behind Steve Carbone's similar 6.40 clocking. Denver Schutz blew his engine in round one, and Ruth advanced at 7.10/223.68. In round two, he defeated Flip Schofield with a 6.66/227.84. In the third round, he got out of shape against Randy Allison and shut off. Allison won with a 6.72. The AHRA Northern Nationals was held at Fremont, and Ruth qualified on the pole for the sixteen-car show with a 6.31/233.16. He easily made it past the first two rounds before running into Garlits in the semifinal. The two had a great race that saw the "Old Man's" 6.27/232 beat Jerry's 6.32/231.95. To add insult to injury, Garlits went on to win by beating James Warren in the final. The following week (March 18), Ruth was at Gainesville for the NHRA Gatornationals. He qualified in the unlucky #9 spot with a 6.22/236.88, forcing him to run low qualifier Carl Olson in the first round. Ruth ran well in their race, but his 6.24/229.59 fell to Olson's 6.09. In April, he was in Seattle for the Northwest Open. It was a sixteen-car field, and his 6.43/224 qualified #7. He improved on his qualifying time in round one, where his 6.26/227.84 beat Wayne King's 6.83/202. King got back in on the "break rule" and lined up against Ruth once more in the second round. Once again, Jerry laid down a number; this time, his 6.16/238.09 eliminated Wayne's 6.45/228 for good. But he slowed to a 6.46/229.59 in the semifinal that lost to eventual winner Don Moody's 6.51/222. He was back in Seattle in May for an eight-car show. He opened eliminations with a 6.16/233.76 to beat Ron Smith, and he got an easy solo in round two when Larry Kleinbrook broke. He faced Hank Johnson in the final. Ruth ran a 6.55/220 in the final, but he lost to Johnson, who was losing a blower in the lights at 6.48/205. On May 20, he scored a victory at the NHRA Division 6 opener at Bremerton Raceway. An opening round 6.23/225.56 beat a tire-smoking Markley. Another strong 6.27/227.84 defeated Johnson's 6.52/208 in the semifinal. He faced low qualifier Herm Petersen in the final, and Herm "banged" his blower on the line, so Ruth got the victory with a 6.53/204.54. Not only did he win TF, but he also won the Funny Car eliminator at this race. World Champ 1973. Photo from the 1973 NHRA US Nationals, Indianapolis Raceway Park, where they ran 6.132/238.09. Also ran 6.12 at the 1973 Ontario Supernationals.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, February 5, 2026, 07:42:48 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Herman Marchetti Jerry Ruth (M) from Seattle, Washington USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 602 ) 1974 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 6
"Competition Specialties" Owned by Jerry Ruth from Seattle, Washington USA Crew Chief: Jerry Ruth
'74 Ford Mustang II by Don Long | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.351 at Seattle WA 8/71         1/4 Mile MPH: 231.36 at Seattle WA 8/71
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 1974 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 70.26, MPH 88.90    Entry is 0.96520 times average ET and 1.06943 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1974 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.015 ET, 235.64 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.410 ET, 189.00 MPH   
1974 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.580 ET, 216.34 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.495 ET, 184.00 MPH
1974 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.145 ET, 200.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.825 ET, 172.12 MPH
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Notes: Times and info from National Dragster, 8/23/74
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Monday, January 3, 2022, 10:19:48 AM by Danny White.
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Larry Pfister Jerry Ruth (M) from Seattle, Washington USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 62) 1974 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 6
"Pay 'n' Pak" Owned by Jerry Ruth from Seattle, Washington USA Crew Chief: Jerry Ruth
'72 Ford Mustang by Don Long | 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 1974 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 32.65, MPH 00.00    Entry is 1.03040 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
1974 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.015 ET, 235.64 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.410 ET, 189.00 MPH   
1974 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.580 ET, 216.34 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.495 ET, 184.00 MPH
1974 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.145 ET, 200.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.825 ET, 172.12 MPH
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, January 20, 2008, 10:39:30 PM by Danny White.
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Thomas Nagy Jerry Ruth (M) from Seattle, Washington USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 601 / 1) 1974 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 6
"Competition Specialties" Owned by Jerry Ruth from Seattle, Washington USA Crew Chief: Jerry Ruth
'71 Dragster by Don Long | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.955 at AHRA Phoenix AZ 1/27/74         1/4 Mile MPH: 242.58 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/01/74
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1974 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 83.45, MPH 84.62    Entry is 0.94389 times average ET and 1.05930 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1974 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.780 ET, 248.61 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.000 ET, 184.80 MPH   
1974 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.309 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: 6.838 ET, 211.28 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.690 ET, 163.21 MPH
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Notes: Phoenix 5.95 was the 11th entry into the Cragar Five Second Club. Also 6.14 at Pomona, 6.073 at Indy. Photo from the 1974 NHRA US Nationals, Indianapolis Raceway Park. Also 5.981 -242.58 at NHRA Ontario.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Friday, March 6, 2020, 11:33:56 PM by Freddie Young. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Herman Marchetti Jerry Ruth (M) from Seattle, Washington USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 602 ) 1975 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 6
"Competition Specialties" Owned by Jerry Ruth from Seattle, Washington USA Crew Chief: Jerry Ruth
'75 Ford Mustang II by Don Long | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.340 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 229.00 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 1975 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 70.23, MPH 75.12    Entry is 0.96353 times average ET and 1.05852 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1975 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.987 ET, 241.53 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.220 ET, 189.00 MPH   
1975 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.580 ET, 216.34 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.495 ET, 184.00 MPH
1975 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.145 ET, 200.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.825 ET, 172.12 MPH
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Notes: Confirmed 6.38/225 at Seattle 7/75. | Ruth started the '75 season at the Fremont New Year's Day Funny Car Championships. He beat Jim Liberman in the first round, with a 6.48/208.81 and a 6.41 beat Sush Matsubara in round two. In the finals, he ran Don Prudhomme. Jerry had troubles and shut off to a 16.33 loss to Prudhomme's Low ET and Top Speed of the meet 6.39/215.31. Ruth had some problems at the NHRA Winternationals. His tow rig's air conditioner failed and Ruth attempted to fix it. His hand got stuck in the belt and he required 12 stitches. Jerry had to rehire former driver Frank Hall to drive his Mustang at Pomona. Unfortunately, Frank's best of 6.50 failed to make the show. In April, Ruth was at Seattle for its opening race of the season. It was an eight-car show with all cars making two runs and the two lowest ET cars meeting in the final. Ruth’s 6.88/214.99 in his first race lost to Gordie Bonin's 6.56/220, but a 6.62/221.13 beat Rich Rogers' 7.55 in his second race. The third race had Twig Zeigler pull a holeshot and hang on with a 6.88/206 beating Jerry's quicker 6.79/221.67. His ETs were not quick enough to advance him into the final. Shortly after that, he was at Portland for its Grand Premiere race. It was run in the same format as Seattle. An opening round 6.47/221.67 beat Johnny White in the "Oly Smoker" and in his second race he ran a strong 6.46/228.21 (Top Speed), but it wasn't enough to beat Ed McCulloch who set a track record 6.22 in beating him. In his third race, he smoked the tires and lost to Bonin. He then went to Firebird Raceway for the fifth annual Ignitor Funny Car Championships. Ruth set Top Speed at 222.14 on his way to reaching a final round showdown with McCulloch. In the final, both ran 6.82 (Ruth at 219.96), but the "Ace" got the victory.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Monday, November 11, 2019, 05:59:16 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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© Allen Tracy Jerry Ruth (M) from Seattle, Washington USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 601 ) 1975 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 6
"Competition Specialties" Owned by Jerry Ruth from Seattle, Washington USA Crew Chief: Jerry Ruth
Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.900 at NHRA Indianapolis IN         1/4 Mile MPH: 239.36 at NHRA Indianapolis IN
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1975 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 76.64, MPH 73.88    Entry is 0.95161 times average ET and 1.04524 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1975 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 250.69 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.000 ET, 189.96 MPH   
1975 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.200 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: 6.763 ET, 211.28 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.690 ET, 163.21 MPH
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Monday, May 20, 2019, 12:20:42 AM by Danny White.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Jerry Ruth (M) from Seattle, Washington USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 602 ) 1976 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 6
"Competition Specialties" Owned by Jerry Ruth from Seattle, Washington USA Crew Chief: Lee Beard
'75 Ford Mustang II by Don Long | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.450 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 234.37 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1976 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 57.14, MPH 83.33    Entry is 0.98760 times average ET and 1.06512 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1976 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.964 ET, 241.53 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1976 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.531 ET, 220.04 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1976 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.098 ET, 202.46 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 17, 2025, 12:56:07 AM by Super Crew.
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© Thomas Nagy Jerry Ruth (M) from Seattle, Washington USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 601 ) 1976 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 6
"Competition Specialties" Owned by Jerry Ruth from Seattle, Washington USA Crew Chief: Jerry Ruth
Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.919 at NHRA Seattle WA 9/18/76         1/4 Mile MPH: 241.28 at NHRA Ontario CA 10/09/76
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
Entry's 1976 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 70.80, MPH 74.06    Entry is 0.96716 times average ET and 1.03754 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1976 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 250.69 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.000 ET, 200.00 MPH   
1976 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.120 ET, 232.55 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.090 ET, 190.00 MPH
1976 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.620 ET, 214.99 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.420 ET, 175.81 MPH
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Notes: Jerry ran 6.07/230.17 at the Beeline Dragway Phoenix Winter Classic. The best NHRA times were 5.919 at Seattle and 241.28 at the Ontario World Finals. Photo from the 1976 NHRA US Nationals, Indianapolis Raceway Park.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Thursday, November 23, 2023, 02:27:41 PM by Thomas Nagy.
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Mike Ditty Jerry Ruth (M) from Seattle, Washington USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 601 ) 1977 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 6
"Competition Specialties" Owned by Jerry Ruth from Seattle, Washington USA Crew Chief: Dana Kimmel
'77 Ford Mustang II by Don Long | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Milodon Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.450 at Orange County CA 1977         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1977 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 53.36, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.99460 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1977 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.964 ET, 247.93 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1977 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.485 ET, 220.04 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1977 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.006 ET, 203.68 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: 75 Don Long chassis with a 77 Mustang II body, updated by Al Swindahl. Steve Miles wipes her down at OCIR 1978.
Submitted by Mike Gagnon, Last updated on Saturday, January 22, 2022, 02:51:56 PM by Dana Kimmel.
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Photog Web 		Jerry Ruth (M) from Seattle, Washington USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 601 ) 1977 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 6
"Competition Specialties" Owned by Jerry Ruth from Seattle, Washington USA Crew Chief: Jerry Ruth
'71 Dragster by Woody Gilmore | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.925 at Orange County CA 1977         1/4 Mile MPH: 238.09 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/04/77
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1977 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 70.18, MPH 59.87    Entry is 0.96814 times average ET and 1.01852 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1977 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1977 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.120 ET, 233.76 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1977 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.620 ET, 216.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Ruth started his '77 season at Tucson for the AHRA Winternationals on January 23. He qualified #6 with a 6.55 and in round one, beat Lyle Fisher's 6.59 with a 6.50. In round two, he stepped it up to a 6.31, but lost to Jeb Allen's 6.25. Jerry got back into the race when Clive Skilton broke while winning his second round race and was unable to return for the semifinal. Ruth had been the Low ET loser from the second round and got in on the "break rule." Unfortunately for him, he ran Allen again and once again lost with his 6.38 being second best to Allen's 6.34. A week later (January 30), he took a big win at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals. He ran 6.04 to qualify #11. A first-round 5.98 beat Hank Johnson and in round two, a consistent 6.00/234.37 beat James Warren. In the semifinals, he outRance McDaniel's 6.34 with a 6.02. In the final, he met the "old man," Don Garlits. Don ran a sub-par 6.38/238 in the final that gave Ruth's 5.99/230.76 the victory. On March 6, he was at Famoso for the Bakersfield March Meet. He didn't run very well there; he qualified #23 and went out early. At the NHRA Gatornationals, he again went out early, as his first-round 6.28/230 lost to Paul Longenecker's 6.15/240. He won the NHRA Division 6 race at Mission Raceway. At the Division's next stop, Seattle, he qualified #5 and lost to Hank Johnson's 6.12 in the first round, with a 6.46/222.22. Ruth had a bit of bad luck at National Trail for the NHRA Springnationals. He qualified #16 with a 6.16/200.89, but blew a rear end. He was unable to run in eliminations and first alternate Johnny Abbott took his place in the field. At the second PDA race held at Fremont on June 23, Ruth qualified #2 with a 5.92. He failed to make the finals. At the fourth NHRA Division 6 race held at Woodburn, Ruth made it into the final only to be stopped by Johnson who ran Low ET and Top Speed with a 5.95/240 to top Jerry's 6.61/202.04 runner-up effort. He raced at the NHRA Summernationals, but drove Don Garlits' car there.
Submitted by Mike Gagnon, Last updated on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, 01:13:03 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Jerry Ruth (M) from Seattle, Washington USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 601 ) 1977 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 2
"Don Garlits" Owned by Don Garlits from Seffner, Florida USA Crew Chief: Don Garlits
'77 Dragster by Don Garlits | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.920 at Englishtown NJ 7/09/77         1/4 Mile MPH: 255.68 at Englishtown NJ 7/09/77
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1977 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 70.70, MPH 100.0    Entry is 0.96732 times average ET and 1.09377 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1977 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1977 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.120 ET, 233.76 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1977 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.620 ET, 216.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Booming 255.68 mph run at Summers, but records could not be set at this race. Garlits was in England, so Jerry drove his car at Englishtown. Ruth lost fire in eliminations. He did become the third driver in the NHRA 250 mph Club for Top Fuel on the run.
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Mike Ditty Jerry Ruth (M) from Seattle, Washington USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 601 ) 1978 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 6
"Competition Specialties" Owned by Jerry Ruth from Seattle, Washington USA Crew Chief: Dana Kimmel
'75 Ford Mustang II by Don Long | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Milodon Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.730 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 212.76 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1978 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 26.96, MPH 28.20    Entry is 1.03778 times average ET and 0.96692 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: 5.964 ET, 247.93 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.000 ET, 189.00 MPH   
1978 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.485 ET, 220.04 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.200 ET, 184.00 MPH
1978 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.006 ET, 203.68 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.530 ET, 172.12 MPH
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No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, August 16, 2025, 03:36:52 PM by Dana Kimmel. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Michael Beach Jerry Ruth (M) from Seattle, Washington USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 601 / 5) 1978 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 6
"Competition Specialties" Owned by Jerry Ruth from Seattle, Washington USA Crew Chief: Jerry Ruth
Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.900 at Bakersfield CA 3/78         1/4 Mile MPH: 241.28 at Bakersfield CA 3/78
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1978 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 72.77, MPH 67.15    Entry is 0.96405 times average ET and 1.03217 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: Michael Beach photo from Martin, MI, 1978. Lost to Muldowney in round one, at Indy 1978 with a 6.26/227. Ruth started his season at Tucson for the AHRA Winternationals. He qualified #9, which set up a first-round meeting with the low qualifier, Don Garlits. Don had the edge on this day as his 6.23/221 easily beat Jerry's 6.46/216. He competed at the Bakersfield March Meet, where his 5.90/241.28 qualified #3 for the 32-car field. In the first round of eliminations, he ran 6.15/223.32 to beat Denny Fitts' close 6.16/225. But in the second round, his 6.05/229.00 lost to Denver Schulz's 6.06/227. In May, he was in Seattle for the NHRA Division 6 opener. His 6.07/238.72 qualified #5 in the eight-car show, but he broke a rod against Jerry Olson in the opening round of eliminations.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, August 14, 2021, 07:48:17 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Norm Newgord, Gary Newgord Collection Jerry Ruth (M) from Seattle, Washington USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 601 ) 1979 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 6
"Competition Specialties" Owned by Jerry Ruth from Seattle, Washington USA Crew Chief: Jerry Ruth
Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.980 at IHRA Rockingham NC 1979         1/4 Mile MPH: 236.84 at NHRA Baton Rouge 4/27/79
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 59.45, MPH 55.79    Entry is 0.98680 times average ET and 1.01054 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: Jerry started the season at Tucson for the AHRA Winternationals, where he qualified for the show but failed to make the finals. He then failed to qualify at the NHRA Winternationals. In late April, he was at Baton Rouge for the NHRA Cajun Nationals, where he qualified on the "bump" for the eight-car field with a 6.12/236.84. In the first round, he lost to eventual winner Kelly Brown, 6.07/228 to 6.27/230.17. His next stop was at Rockingham for the IHRA Pro-Am Championships. He ran 5.98 to qualify #2, but he lost a blower and the race to Clayton Harris in the first round. Ruth made it into the semifinals at the AHRA World Finals held in August before losing to Don Garlits. He wasn't too happy at indy, where his best of 6.06/233.76 was good for the fourth alternate for the NHRA US Nationals field.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, 07:28:17 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Jerry Ruth (M) from Seattle, Washington USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 601 ) 1980 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 6
"Jerry Ruth" Owned by Jerry Ruth from Seattle, Washington USA Crew Chief: Lee Beard
'80 Dragster by Al Swindahl | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.810 at NHRA Seattle WA 9/20/80         1/4 Mile MPH: 240.64 at NHRA Seattle WA 9/20/80
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 60.08    Entry is 0.96914 times average ET and 1.01604 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: Duplicated his 240.64 best speed at the NHRA World Finals. | Jerry "The King" Ruth lived up nationwide to his nickname into the 80s, when he designed the "Swindhahl F-86," followed by Terry Capp/Bernie. In an online interview, Ruth explains the still-influential chassis designed for launching faster from static to dynamic weight. R/U to Bruins/Markley at the car's 5/80 WWCS SIR debut. Ruth and Lee Beard also won the Mile-Highs that year. Went to the 2nd round of the Fallnationals when the blower exploded against Allen. YouTube. I was at the '80 Falls, seeing Ruth go rounds, and AA/Dale's Billy-Meyer-Motor-assisted Final against the Blue Max. Belching sheets of fire, sounded very different. I got a picture card that day, and close up on the body, smaller lettering said, "The Amazing" Speed Racer. - Joe Moore
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, January 21, 2023, 10:04:02 PM by Danny White.
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Photog Web 		Jerry Ruth (M) from Seattle, Washington USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 601 ) 1981 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 6
"Jerry Ruth" Owned by Jerry Ruth from Seattle, Washington USA Crew Chief: Lee Beard
'80 Dragster by Al Swindahl | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.578 at AHRA Spokane WA 8/23/81         1/4 Mile MPH: 254.23 at AHRA Spokane WA 8/23/81
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 93.23, MPH 96.14    Entry is 0.93764 times average ET and 1.07343 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: Ruth started the season at the AHRA Winternationals. He set Low ET and Top Speed at 6.28/234 but lost to Don Garlits in the final. He qualified #1 at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, hitting 5.80 for the top spot and a first-round 5.85/243 that beat Gene Snow. In the second round, a 5.95/240 lost to Richard Tharp's 5.83/243. On March 8, he went to Famoso for the Bakersfield March Meet. A 5.96/234.98 qualified #5. He beat Gary Beck in the first round, with a 6.00/225.56, and when Dennis Baca lost fire in round two, he singled with a 5.92/221.67 into the semifinal. Unfortunately, paired against Shirley Muldowney, he smoked the tires to an 8.35 and lost to her 5.84 Low ET blast. In July, he ran a best of 6.16/230.17 at the NHRA Mile High Nationals, which was good for the #3 alternate. On August 16, he was at Bonneville Raceway for the AHRA Western Nationals. He qualified #1 with a 5.91 and in the first round, a 6.03/228 beat Junior Kaiser. In the semifinal, the "King" met the "King," Ruth beat Garlits with a slower 6.02/228 to Don's 6.00/245. In the final, he met the "Queen" as he faced off against Shirley. It took a new track record 5.90 at 236 to win over her 6.03/231. He faced her in the final again the following week at Spokane for the AHRA World Finals. He set a new AHRA ET record of 5.57 in qualifying and ran 5.82/237 over Chris Karamesines and 5.98/219 in the semifinal over a fouling Garlits. In the final, Ruth's 5.74/238 beat Shirley's 5.89. He qualified #4 with a 5.72 at the NHRA US Nationals, but as mentioned above, he lost the quickest side-by-side race ever in the first round, when Connie Kalitta's 5.74 beat his 5.77. Garlits got one back from Ruth at the AHRA Autumn Nationals at Seattle. The two met in the finals, and Don's 5.97 beat Jerry's close 5.89 for the title. In October, Ruth ran at Fremont for the NHRA Golden Gate Nationals. There, a 5.85/233.16 qualified #11. Unfortunately, a first-round 5.95/222.77 wasn't good enough to get around Jeb Allen's 5.73/244.56. He qualified much better at the NHRA World Finals, where a 5.74/238.09 notched the #4 spot. A better 5.72/242.58 beat Kalitta (5.83/236) in the first round, but in round two, a sleepy 6.09 lost to Dwight Salisbury's 6.11.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Friday, January 7, 2022, 07:46:31 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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"Jerry Ruth" Owned by Jerry Ruth from Seattle, Washington USA Crew Chief: Jerry Ruth
'80 Dragster by Al Swindahl | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.730 at AHRA Spokane WA 8/22/82         1/4 Mile MPH: 242.58 at AHRA Spokane WA 8/22/82
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 71.12, MPH 52.24    Entry is 0.96954 times average ET and 1.00269 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: Ruth qualified #7 at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals with a 5.78/240.64. He beat Gary Beck's 6.02/214 in the first round, with a 5.86/241.28. A 6.00/234.37 in the second round lost to Shirley Muldowney's 5.76/243. | 5.857 254.16 AHRA US 30 1982 first round lost to Don Garlits (Note: The US 30 clocks were very questionable in 1982 (especially the speeds) - Danny White
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, October 1, 2022, 07:38:16 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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"Jerry Ruth" Owned by Jerry Ruth from Seattle, Washington USA Crew Chief: Jerry Ruth
'80 Dragster by Al Swindahl | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.577 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 254.95 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 1983 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 81.72, MPH 90.83    Entry is 0.94525 times average ET and 1.05382 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: This shot of Jerry Ruth and Don Garlits (semifinal action at the 1983 AHRA GrandNats, Dragway 42, Ohio) by Rick Howard was "frame grabbed" from his Super 8mm film. Bee-On Video plans to feature Midwest racing soon using several movies from Rick. | Ruth started his '83 season at Tucson for the AHRA Winternationals. He qualified #3 with a 6.55, but failed to make the finals. At Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, he qualified number eight with a 5.839 240.69. He improved to a 5.76/242.58 in the first round, while beating Rance McDaniel and in round two, a consistent 5.77 beat Scott Kalitta. In the semifinals, he lost to Jody Smart.
Submitted by Gena White, Last updated on Sunday, June 27, 2021, 05:31:52 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Photog Web 		Jerry Ruth (M) from Seattle, Washington USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 601 ) 1984 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 6
"Jerry Ruth" Owned by Jerry Ruth from Seattle, Washington USA Crew Chief: Jerry Ruth
'80 Dragster by Al Swindahl | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.600 at AHRA Tulsa OK Spring 1984         1/4 Mile MPH: 249.30 at AHRA Tulsa OK Spring 1984
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 77.71, MPH 62.98    Entry is 0.95563 times average ET and 1.02214 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: Ruth qualified #1 at Tucson for the AHRA Winternationals with a 5.88. He had lots of issues in the opening round against Don Garlits. Not only did Ruth blow a rear end, but he also blew his engine while Garlits went on to win the event. At Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, his 5.880/231.36 was the second alternate. Jerry reset both ends of the track record at Tulsa in qualifying #1 for the AHRA Springnationals with a 5.60/249.30. In the opening round, he slowed to 6.07/225 and lost to Frank Bradley's 6.00/238. Pomona was Jerry's only NHRA national event of the year.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, March 13, 2022, 11:58:17 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Jim Ruth (M) from Morehead, Kentucky USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 335 ) 1983 - Category: PS-500, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 3
"Party Time" Owned by Jim Ruth from Morehead, Kentucky USA Crew Chief: Jim Ruth
'83 Pontiac Trans Am by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Carbureted Gas 500 Chevrolet with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1983 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
1983 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.620 ET, 183.29 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1983 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.920 ET, 173.74 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1983 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.420 ET, 163.42 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: times needed for NHRA
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© Rick Howard Jim Ruth (M) from Morehead, Kentucky USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 107 ) 1983 - Category: PS-MOUNTAIN, Type: UN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 3
"Party Time" Owned by Jim Ruth from Morehead, Kentucky USA Crew Chief: Jim Ruth
'83 Pontiac Trans Am by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Carbureted Gas 615 Chevrolet with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.815 at AHRA West Salem OH 1983         1/4 Mile MPH: 179.00 at IHRA Rockingham NC 9/83
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 63.67, MPH 71.28    Entry is 0.98240 times average ET and 1.03426 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: 7.443 ET, 187.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 5.500 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.230 ET, 130.00 MPH   
1983 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.955 ET, 173.07 MPH 1000 Ft. 5.775 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.345 ET, 123.50 MPH
1983 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.455 ET, 162.60 MPH 1000 Ft. 6.195 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.675 ET, 116.32 MPH
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Notes: Photo from 1983 AHRA Grand Nationals, Dragway 42, Ohio, frame-grabbed from a Super 8mm film by Rick Howard. Ruth qualified 3rd at 7.93/179 and singled with an 8.01/175 in round one, when Tom Chelbana broke behind the crossover. This shot is the semis and Aronson, far lane, won on a holeshot, his 8.06/173 beating a 7.93/174. Aronson would win the event (over Tommy Sutton) and win the AHRA points championship as well. | Jim qualified #7 at Rockingham for the IHRA US Open Championships with a 7.81/177.16. He lasted until the semifinals, where his 7.90 lost to Lee Shepherd's 7.85.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Monday, March 16, 2020, 05:31:36 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Jim Ruth (M) from Morehead, Kentucky USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 335 ) 1984 - Category: PS-500, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 3
"Party Time" Owned by Jim Ruth from Morehead, Kentucky USA Crew Chief: Jim Ruth
'83 Pontiac Trans Am by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Carbureted Gas 500 Chevrolet with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.840 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/18/84         1/4 Mile MPH: 175.09 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/18/84
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 59.09, MPH 48.41    Entry is 0.99366 times average ET and 0.99806 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: 7.615 ET, 184.42 MPH    1000 Ft. 6.870 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.740 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1984 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.890 ET, 175.43 MPH 1000 Ft. 7.213 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.977 ET, 0.00 MPH
1984 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.390 ET, 164.98 MPH 1000 Ft. 7.633 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.307 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Ruth attempted to qualify at the NHRA Gatornationals, but his 7.84/175.09 best was only good enough for the second alternate.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, July 17, 2021, 09:44:33 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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© Allen Tracy Jim Ruth (M) from Morehead, Kentucky USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 107 ) 1984 - Category: PS-MOUNTAIN, Type: UN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 3
"Party Time" Owned by Jim Ruth from Morehead, Kentucky USA Crew Chief: Jim Ruth
'84 Pontiac Trans Am by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Carbureted Gas 615 Chevrolet with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.640 at IHRA Norwalk OH 8/26/84         1/4 Mile MPH: 184.42 at IHRA Norwalk OH 8/26/84
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 68.38, MPH 78.59    Entry is 0.98390 times average ET and 1.03485 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: 7.425 ET, 189.07 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.050 ET, 148.68 MPH   
1984 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.765 ET, 178.21 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.345 ET, 123.50 MPH
1984 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.265 ET, 167.43 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.675 ET, 116.32 MPH
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Notes: Second car crashed at Gainesville.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, December 28, 2019, 12:16:05 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Photog Web 		Jim Ruth (M) from Morehead, Kentucky USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 7) 1985 - Category: PS-MOUNTAIN, Type: UN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 3
"Party Time" Owned by Jim Ruth from Morehead, Kentucky USA Crew Chief: Jim Ruth
'85 Pontiac Trans Am by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Carbureted Gas 615 Chevrolet with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.630 at Popular Hot Rodding Championships Martin MI 8/85         1/4 Mile MPH: 186.00 at IHRA Rockingham NC 5/85
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 1985 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 64.47, MPH 76.27    Entry is 0.98579 times average ET and 1.04161 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
1985 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.360 ET, 192.71 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.970 ET, 148.68 MPH   
1985 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.740 ET, 178.57 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.230 ET, 130.45 MPH
1985 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.240 ET, 167.73 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.560 ET, 122.71 MPH
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Notes: Photo from Milan, MI, 1985. | Jim was at Rockingham in May for the IHRA Pro-Am Championships. On his maiden run, he ran 8.08/186. Did Ruth run two cars in 85?
Submitted by Curt Swartz, Last updated on Sunday, November 5, 2023, 07:00:48 PM by Rob McCabe. Approved by Super Crew.
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Handout, Dave Doctrow Collection Jim Ruth (M) from Morehead, Kentucky USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 107 ) 1986 - Category: PS-MOUNTAIN, Type: UN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 3
"Party Time" Owned by Jim Ruth from Morehead, Kentucky USA Crew Chief: Jim Ruth
'85 Pontiac Trans Am by Don Ness | Powered by Carbureted Gas 615 Chevrolet with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.360 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 194.38 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 1986 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 84.13, MPH 96.77    Entry is 0.95958 times average ET and 1.06697 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
1986 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.216 ET, 195.22 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.760 ET, 152.10 MPH   
1986 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.670 ET, 182.18 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.185 ET, 136.00 MPH
1986 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.170 ET, 171.03 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.560 ET, 125.70 MPH
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Notes: Original pre-Internet draglist entry. Listed times from The Drag Racing List, Volume 1, Number 9, December 86/January 87. Ruth qualified #14 at Darlington for the IHRA Winternationals with a 7.51/184, but he lost to eventual winner Darrell Alderman in the first round.
Submitted by Curt Swartz, Last updated on Sunday, December 26, 2021, 03:48:32 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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© Allen Tracy Jim Ruth (M) from Morehead, Kentucky USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 107 ) 1987 - Category: PS-MOUNTAIN, Type: UN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 3
"Party Time" Owned by Jim Ruth from Morehead, Kentucky USA Crew Chief: Jim Ruth
'85 Pontiac Trans Am by Don Ness | Powered by Carbureted Gas 615 Chevrolet by Sonny Leonard with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.342 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 196.07 at IHRA Bristol TN 9/25/88
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1987 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 75.57, MPH 87.33    Entry is 0.97633 times average ET and 1.04789 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
1987 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.172 ET, 199.11 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.720 ET, 154.32 MPH   
1987 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.520 ET, 187.11 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.030 ET, 141.95 MPH
1987 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.020 ET, 175.44 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.360 ET, 133.21 MPH
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Notes: Jim qualified on the "bump" at Darlington for the IHRA Winternationals with a 7.52/189. He upset low qualifier Bob Glidden in the first round with a 7.72/180 over Bob's tire-shaking 8.02/163. In the second round, his 7.70/181 fell to Roy Hill's 7.34/190. Ruth qualified #8 at Rockingham for the IHRA Pro-Am Championships with a 7.52/187.11. A late 7.53/187.50 lost to Terry Adams' 7.59/183 in the opening round. He fouled against Hill in the second round at Atco for the IHRA Summernationals. At Milan, Michigan, he ran a career-best speed (to this point) of 194.80 during qualifying. Unfortunately, he lost in the opening round.
Submitted by Curt Swartz, Last updated on Friday, August 5, 2022, 11:10:57 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Jim Ruth (M) from Morehead, Kentucky USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 107 / 5) 1988 - Category: PS-MOUNTAIN, Type: UN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 3
"Party Time" Owned by Jim Ruth from Morehead, Kentucky USA Crew Chief: Jim Ruth
'88 Pontiac Trans Am by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Carbureted Gas 632 Chevrolet by Sonny Leonard with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.374 at IHRA Ennis TX 4/88         1/4 Mile MPH: 190.15 at IHRA Ennis TX 4/88
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1988 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 70.97, MPH 62.47    Entry is 0.98059 times average ET and 1.01625 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
1988 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.172 ET, 199.30 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.720 ET, 154.32 MPH   
1988 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.520 ET, 187.11 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.030 ET, 141.95 MPH
1988 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.020 ET, 175.44 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.360 ET, 133.21 MPH
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Notes: Qualified fourth at IHRA Ennis TX 4/08/88 with a 7.374 190.15. Engine size listed as BIG.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, September 11, 2022, 01:44:46 PM by Danny White.
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Courtesy Joey Ruth Joey Ruth (M) from Kansas City, Kansas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 5) 1989 - Category: ALKYDRAG, Type: DN, Class: TA/D, Div: 5
"J-Teck" Owned by Joey Ruth from Kansas City, Kansas USA Crew Chief: Joey Ruth
'86 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol 500 Keith Black Hemi with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.304 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 196.50 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 1989 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.96, MPH 01.54    Entry is 1.12995 times average ET and 0.91702 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
1989 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.872 ET, 235.23 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1989 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.464 ET, 214.28 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1989 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.030 ET, 196.30 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Times From The Drag Racing List Winter 1988/89, Volume 5, Number 1. show a 7.304 196.50 and Tom Ruth with the 6.655/203.16.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, October 26, 2019, 06:18:27 PM by Joey Ruth. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Photog Web 		Mike Ruth (M) from Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 100 ) 2015 - Category: NOSTPS, Type: UN, Class: Nostalgia Pro Stock, Div: 3
"Grumpy's Toy" Owned by Mark Pappas from Park Ridge, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Mark Pappas
'81 Chevrolet Camaro by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Carbureted Gas 500 Chevrolet by Jenkins Competition with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 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: 7.010 ET, 197.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.602 ET, 154.85 MPH   
2015 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.080 ET, 156.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.435 ET, 132.74 MPH
2015 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.150 ET, 147.69 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.268 ET, 115.10 MPH
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, November 8, 2020, 10:28:43 AM by Danny White.
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© David Oakes Mike Ruth (M) from Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 100 ) 2016 - Category: NOSTPS, Type: UN, Class: Nostalgia Pro Stock, Div: 3
"Bob Glidden" Owned by Unknown from Park Ridge, Illinois USA Crew Chief:
'80 Ford Fairmont by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Carbureted Gas Ford by Jenkins Competition with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 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 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
2016 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.010 ET, 197.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
2016 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.988 ET, 167.52 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
2016 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.966 ET, 149.25 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, November 8, 2020, 10:29:10 AM by David Oakes. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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© David Oakes Mike Ruth (M) from Prevor, Wisconsin USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 100 ) 2021 - Category: NOSTPS, Type: UN, Class: Nostalgia Pro Stock, Div: 3
"Bob Glidden" Owned by Unknown from Park Ridge, Illinois USA Crew Chief:
'80 Ford Fairmont by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Carbureted Gas Ford by Jenkins Competition with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.109 at NHRA NHRR Bowling Green KY 7/21         1/4 Mile MPH: 163.95 at NHRA NHRR Bowling Green KY 7/21
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 2021 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 19.22, MPH 02.10    Entry is 1.05517 times average ET and 0.92107 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
2021 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.010 ET, 197.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
2021 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.685 ET, 178.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
2021 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.360 ET, 163.63 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, August 8, 2021, 04:33:37 PM by Danny White.

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