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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Eily Safford (F) from Mount Laguna, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 7503 ) 2008 - Category: NOSTBAD, Type: VN, Class: Nostalgia Eliminator, Div: 7
"Eily Safford" Owned by Eily Safford from Mount Laguna, California USA Crew Chief:
Dragster by Porter | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol Donovan Hemi with automatic transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.670 at Bakersfield CA 3/08         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 2008 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.98, MPH 00.00    Entry is 1.10999 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
2008 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.292 ET, 229.21 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.320 ET, 167.00 MPH   
2008 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.910 ET, 207.30 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.332 ET, 163.00 MPH
2008 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.528 ET, 190.28 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.662 ET, 151.46 MPH
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, June 19, 2022, 01:49:16 AM by Danny White.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Eily Safford (F) from Mount Laguna, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 7503 ) 2008 - Category: NOSTBAD, Type: VN, Class: Nostalgia Eliminator, Div: 7
"Eily Safford" Owned by Eily Safford from Mount Laguna, California USA Crew Chief:
Dragster by Porter | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol Donovan Hemi with automatic transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.670 at Bakersfield CA 3/08         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 2008 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.98, MPH 00.00    Entry is 1.10999 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
2008 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.292 ET, 229.21 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.320 ET, 167.00 MPH   
2008 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.910 ET, 207.30 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.332 ET, 163.00 MPH
2008 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.528 ET, 190.28 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.662 ET, 151.46 MPH
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, June 19, 2022, 01:49:35 AM by Danny White.
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Photog Web 		Eily Safford (F) from Mount Laguna, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 7503 ) 2012 - Category: NOSTMISC, Type: VN, Class: Nostalgia Eliminator, Div: 7
"Strange Brew" Owned by Mosely & Dave Gruzen from Lakewood, California USA Crew Chief: Mosely & Dave Gruzen
48 Fiat Topolino Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol Chevrolet with automatic transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.630 at Bakersfield CA 3/12         1/4 Mile MPH: 175.23 at Bakersfield CA 3/12
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 2012 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 22.56, MPH 09.21    Entry is 1.03810 times average ET and 0.94893 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
2012 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.000 ET, 197.43 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
2012 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.350 ET, 184.66 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
2012 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.850 ET, 173.33 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, June 19, 2022, 01:50:55 AM by Danny White.
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Photog Web 		Eily Safford (F) from Mount Laguna, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 7503 ) 2013 - Category: NOSTMISC, Type: VN, Class: Nostalgia Eliminator, Div: 7
"Strange Brew" Owned by Mosely & Dave Gruzen from Lakewood, California USA Crew Chief: Mosely & Dave Gruzen
48 Fiat Topolino Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol Chevrolet with automatic transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.660 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 2013 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 19.62, MPH 00.00    Entry is 1.04218 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
2013 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.996 ET, 197.43 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
2013 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.350 ET, 184.66 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
2013 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.850 ET, 173.33 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, June 19, 2022, 01:50:41 AM by Danny White.
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Photog Web 		Eily Safford (F) from Mount Laguna, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 7503 ) 2014 - Category: NOSTMISC, Type: VN, Class: Nostalgia Eliminator, Div: 7
"Strange Brew" Owned by Mosely & Dave Gruzen from Lakewood, California USA Crew Chief: Mosely & Dave Gruzen
48 Fiat Topolino Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol Chevrolet with automatic transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 2014 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
2014 Records: 1/4 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
2014 Average: 1/4 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
2014 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 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, June 19, 2022, 01:51:37 AM by Danny White.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Ken Safford (M) from Burbank, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1959 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: AA/D, Div: 7
"Daddy's Auto Body" Owned by Don Johnson from Malibu, California USA Crew Chief: Don Johnson
'58 Dragster by Kent Fuller | Powered by Supercharged 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 1959 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
1959 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.330 ET, 182.92 MPH    1000 Ft. 8.270 ET, 153.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 6.530 ET, 115.20 MPH   
1959 Average: 1/4 Mile: 10.200 ET, 141.95 MPH 1000 Ft. 8.410 ET, 142.86 MPH 1/8 Mile: 7.380 ET, 91.35 MPH
1959 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 12.070 ET, 119.96 MPH 1000 Ft. 8.830 ET, 136.06 MPH 1/8 Mile: 8.230 ET, 81.92 MPH
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, 12:38:02 PM by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Ken Safford (M) from Burbank, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1960 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: AA/D, Div: 7
"Daddy's Auto Body" Owned by Don Johnson from Malibu, California USA Crew Chief: Don Johnson
'58 Dragster by Kent Fuller | Powered by Supercharged 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 1960 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
1960 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.230 ET, 193.54 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 6.530 ET, 139.75 MPH   
1960 Average: 1/4 Mile: 9.420 ET, 160.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 7.060 ET, 121.62 MPH
1960 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 10.610 ET, 142.05 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 7.590 ET, 113.13 MPH
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Notes: Safford is on the right in this photo, Karamesines is on the left.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, May 24, 2025, 01:53:23 PM by John Murnan II. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Ken Safford (M) from Burbank, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1961 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: AA/D, Div: 7
"Safford - Gaide" Owned by Ken Safford, Don Gaide & Ratican from Burbank, California USA Crew Chief: Don Gaide
'61 Dragster by Rod Pepmuller | Powered by Supercharged Gas 392 Chrysler with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1961 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1961 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.230 ET, 194.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1961 Average: 1/4 Mile: 9.420 ET, 160.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1961 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 10.610 ET, 142.05 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: 392 Chrysler pictured. Also ran with a 462 Olds.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, May 24, 2025, 01:54:34 PM by John Murnan II. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Ken Safford (M) from Hollywood, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1962 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: A/D, Div: 7
"Safford & Gaide/Quincy Automotive" Owned by Kenny Safford & Don Gaide from Santa Monica, California USA Crew Chief:
'61 Dragster by Rod Pepmuller | Powered by Supercharged Gas 400 Oldsmobile with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 8.730 at Fremont Drag Strip, CA/May 27, 1962         1/4 Mile MPH: 177.61 at Bakersfield Drag Strip, Famoso, CA/Mar. 4, 1962
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1962 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 63.00, MPH 61.63    Entry is 0.97108 times average ET and 1.04476 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1962 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.990 ET, 202.70 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1962 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.990 ET, 170.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1962 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.990 ET, 152.98 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: In the first half of the '62 season, they ran on gas but switched over to fuel with great success in August. Safford started the '57 season with a top gas eliminator win at the March Meet at Bakersfield with best times of 8.78 and 177.61 mph. At Fremont on May 27, he beat Tom Trefethen to take the #5 Mr. Eliminator title for gas dragsters with 8.73 at 177.16 mph. On June 16 at Lions, he got the gas Top Eliminator victory with 9.04 at 165.44 mph. He repeated that Lions TE win a week later with 9.10 at 168.85 mph. On July 22 at San Fernando, he took a top gas eliminator win with 9.23 at 171.87 mph. After that, they switched over to run fuel. Photo: George Klass Collection - MB
Submitted by Mel Bashore, Last updated on Monday, October 10, 2022, 03:38:45 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Ken Safford (M) from Hollywood, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1962 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: A/FD, Div: 7
"Safford & Gaide/Quincy Automotive" Owned by Kenny Safford & Don Gaide from Burbank, California USA Crew Chief:
'61 Dragster by Rod Pepmuller | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 400 Oldsmobile with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 8.260 at Lions Drag Strip, CA/Nov. 10, 1962         1/4 Mile MPH: 186.72 at Lions Drag Strip, CA/Nov. 17, 1962
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1962 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 59.57, MPH 54.40    Entry is 0.98922 times average ET and 1.00930 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1962 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.880 ET, 204.54 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1962 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.350 ET, 185.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1962 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.850 ET, 174.55 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: They switched from gas to fuel in August, taking a top fuel eliminator win at Lions on Aug. 12 with 9.24 at 173.74. At Lions on Oct. 6, they took another TE win. A week later, at Lions, they got the Top Speed of the meet with 186.32 mph. And a week after that, they again got the meet's Top Speed with 185.94 mph. With those fast times, they thought it wouldn't be long before they would get a top fuel eliminator win. That happened on Nov. 10 when they got the TE fuel win with 8.26 at 184 mph. A week after, they got another TE fuel victory with 186.72 mph. Photo: George Klass Collection - MB
Submitted by Mel Bashore, Last updated on Monday, October 10, 2022, 03:38:01 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Ed Kilburg Ken Safford (M) from Burbank, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1963 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: A/FD, Div: 7
"Sour Sisters" Owned by Ken Safford, Don Gaide & Ratican from Burbank, California USA Crew Chief: Don Gaide
'61 Dragster by Rod Pepmuller | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 455 Oldsmobile with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.970 at San Gabriel CA 6/15/63         1/4 Mile MPH: 195.76 at Fremont CA 10/13/63
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1963 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 67.54, MPH 64.11    Entry is 0.97552 times average ET and 1.03973 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1963 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.600 ET, 214.78 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1963 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.170 ET, 188.28 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1963 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.740 ET, 176.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: While the Chrysler Hemi dominated fuel-dragster races, a few teams held out against the Hemi brigade. This team proved that the big-Oldsmobile engine could still compete in TF competition. Kenny drove the car to victory at San Gabriel on June 15. He also set Low ET at 7.97. In an earlier run, he ran 8.04/185.94 over Norm Weekly, and his 8.06/190.26 stopped "Masters & Richter" in the final. Safford was at Pomona on November 17, and while he failed to reach the final, the Olds-powered car ran 8.04/189.46.
Submitted by Ron Howard, Last updated on Saturday, July 16, 2022, 11:29:54 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Ed Kilburg Ken Safford (M) from Burbank, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1964 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: A/FD, Div: 7
"Sour Sisters" Owned by Ken Safford, Don Gaide & Ratican from Burbank, California USA Crew Chief: Don Gaide
'61 Dragster by Rod Pepmuller | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 455 Oldsmobile with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.860 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 195.22 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/64
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1964 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 67.36, MPH 58.73    Entry is 0.97628 times average ET and 1.02167 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1964 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.501 ET, 214.78 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.900 ET, 142.85 MPH   
1964 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.051 ET, 191.08 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.195 ET, 139.00 MPH
1964 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.601 ET, 178.86 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.525 ET, 131.97 MPH
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Notes: World's quickest Olds, Safford-Gaide-Ratican. Set Top Speed at 1964 NHRA Winternationals at 195.22 mph. 1964 NHRA Winternationals entry list shows A/FD. Also ran 8.13/191.88 at Bakersfield 3/64. | This big, bad Oldsmobile gave the Hemis a hard time early in the year. Started the season by winning at Fontana on January 1. He ran a best of 7.99/193.96 on his way to the final where his 8.10/188.28 got the victory over Mike Snively. He was at Pomona on January 12 for an eight-car show. He reached the final by running 8.13/180.00 and 8.10/191.48. He faced Bill Alexander in the final and even though Safford had been running quicker throughout eliminations, he got anxious and fouled away a potentially winning 8.15/181.80 while Alexander ran 8.25/191 for the victory. As mentioned, he showed his Olds top end horsepower by setting Top Speed at the NHRA Winternationals. He had one of only two non-Chryslers to qualify for the race (James Warren's Chevy was the other). He was at Fremont on March 15 for the West Coast Championships, but he lost to Denny Miliani in the first round. On April 18, Safford was at Lions for an eight-car show and in round one, his 8.40/189.46 beat Chuck Griffith, but he lost in the semifinals. The Oldsmobile powered car was having a harder and harder time keeping pace with the Hemis as the year went on, but it was still competitive. Pomona held a twelve car show on April 26 and Ken's first-round 8.07/189.46 beat Goob Tuller, but an 8.25/189.06 lost to eventual winner Frank Cannon's 8.03/199.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, 08:51:27 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Ken Safford (M) from Burbank, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1965 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7
"B&M Tork Master" Owned by Safford, Milodon & Zeuschel from Van Nuys, California USA Crew Chief: Safford, Milodon & Zeuschel
'65 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.360 at Fontana CA 7/26/65         1/4 Mile MPH: 214.78 at Fremont CA 8/02/65
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1965 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 88.10, MPH 89.73    Entry is 0.93106 times average ET and 1.09303 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1965 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.190 ET, 219.50 MPH    1000 Ft. 6.420 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.560 ET, 149.69 MPH   
1965 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.905 ET, 196.50 MPH 1000 Ft. 6.780 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.838 ET, 142.21 MPH
1965 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.601 ET, 180.20 MPH 1000 Ft. 7.200 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.168 ET, 134.60 MPH
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Notes: This team set a track record speed at Fontana on July 26 with a 212.76. His ET was 7.36. At Fremont, Safford ran 214.78 twice on August 2 to reset the track record. The following week (August 7), he reset the Lions track record at 213.28.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, May 24, 2025, 01:55:14 PM by John Murnan II. Approved by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Ken Safford (M) from Burbank, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1965 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7
"Hustler 4" Owned by Ken Safford from Burbank, California USA Crew Chief: Ken Safford
Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1965 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
1965 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.190 ET, 219.50 MPH    1000 Ft. 6.420 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.560 ET, 149.69 MPH   
1965 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.905 ET, 196.50 MPH 1000 Ft. 6.780 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.838 ET, 142.21 MPH
1965 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.601 ET, 180.20 MPH 1000 Ft. 7.200 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.168 ET, 134.60 MPH
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Notes: We need owner.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, 12:54:31 PM by Super Crew.
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Draglist Archives, Need Photographer Ken Safford (M) from Burbank, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1965 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7
"Safford - Gaide" Owned by Ken Safford, Don Gaide from Burbank, California USA Crew Chief: Ken Safford
'63 Dragster by Kent Fuller | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.890 at Long Beach CA 1965         1/4 Mile MPH: 200.88 at Long Beach CA 1965
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1965 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 51.05, MPH 59.52    Entry is 0.99810 times average ET and 1.02229 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1965 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.190 ET, 219.50 MPH    1000 Ft. 6.420 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.560 ET, 149.69 MPH   
1965 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.905 ET, 196.50 MPH 1000 Ft. 6.780 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.838 ET, 142.21 MPH
1965 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.601 ET, 180.20 MPH 1000 Ft. 7.200 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.168 ET, 134.60 MPH
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Notes: Former Adams & McEwen "Shark." B&M Tork Master 2-speed. AKA Sour Sisters.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, May 24, 2025, 01:55:58 PM by John Murnan II. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Ken Safford (M) from Burbank, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1966 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7
"Safford - Gaide" Owned by Ken Safford, Gaide & Don Alderson from Northridge, California USA Crew Chief: Ken Safford
'65 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Milodon Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.690 at UDRA Long Beach CA 2/11/66         1/4 Mile MPH: 202.24 at Bakersfield CA 3/66
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1966 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 49.33, MPH 45.13    Entry is 1.00130 times average ET and 0.99137 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1966 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.950 ET, 223.32 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1966 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.680 ET, 204.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1966 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.410 ET, 186.29 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: AKA Shark. Ran 7.92 at Bakersfield March Meet 3/66. | Ken qualified #9 with a 7.97/200.00 at a sixteen-car show at Lions on March 26. Unfortunately, he faced the number one qualifier, Dave Beebe, in the first round, and his 7.97/202.24 lost to Dave's 7.69/202.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, May 24, 2025, 01:57:15 PM by John Murnan II. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Ken Safford (M) from Burbank, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1966 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7
"Gotelli Speed Shop" Owned by Ted Gotelli from South San Francisco, California USA Crew Chief: Ted Gotelli
'65 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Milodon Hemi by Ted Gotelli with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.390 at Irwindale CA 10/22/66         1/4 Mile MPH: 211.26 at Irwindale CA 10/22/66
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1966 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 69.86, MPH 68.79    Entry is 0.96224 times average ET and 1.03559 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1966 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.950 ET, 223.32 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1966 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.680 ET, 204.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1966 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.410 ET, 186.29 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Ken took over driving Ted Gotelli's car in late April, replacing Roy Thode behind the wheel. On April 30, it was Ken driving at Beeline's third annual Fuel and Gas Championships. In the first round, he ran a 7.93/186.32 that lost to Dave Beebe's 7.67/206, but he got back in on the "break rule" when John Mulligan broke after winning his first-round race. It didn't do Ken much good as he lost to Tommy Allen in his semifinal race. He ran much better on May 7 at Lions for an eight-car show. Safford qualified #1 with a 7.51/204.54, and in the first round, he laid down a 7.77/165.74 to advance when Dave Babler lost fire on the line. In the semifinals, he ran a 7.58/205.43 to beat Bob Downey's close 7.59/204. He slept on the line in the final, and his 7.63/201.78 lost to Dave Beebe's 7.70/208. Ken made up for his nap by winning the sixteen-car show at Lions on May 14. He qualified #4 with a 7.66, and in the first round, he picked up the pace to a 7.57 (Low ET) at 197.36 to beat Bob Tapia's 7.99/196. In the second round, he beat Bill Leavitt, and a semifinal 7.67/200.44 over Ron Hampshire got him in the final against John Edmunds. John failed to fire, so Ken soloed to the victory with a 7.83/193.96. He was back at Lions on May 28 for another sixteen-car show. He beat Elgin Freeman in the first round, with a 7.60/188.66, but in round two, a 7.65/210.76 lost to James Warren's 7.59/211. Safford was at Lions for an eight-car show on July 9. He qualified with a 7.76/201.78, but he burnt two pistons to do it and could not run in eliminations.
Submitted by Ron Howard, Last updated on Saturday, May 24, 2025, 01:57:54 PM by John Murnan II. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Ken Safford (M) from Burbank, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1967 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7
"Gotelli Speed Shop" Owned by Ted Gotelli from South San Francisco, California USA Crew Chief: Ted Gotelli
'66 Dragster by Jim Davis | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi by Ted Gotelli with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.100 at Fresno CA 4/30/67         1/4 Mile MPH: 214.78 at Half Moon Bay CA 4/16/67
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1967 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 66.10, MPH 55.61    Entry is 0.97394 times average ET and 1.00949 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1967 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.700 ET, 230.76 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.050 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1967 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.290 ET, 212.76 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.303 ET, 0.00 MPH
1967 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.880 ET, 196.83 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.633 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Ken Safford took over driving after Denny Miliani was killed at Half Moon Bay. | Ken qualified at the Pomona Winters in 1967 at 7.458/208.80. Unfortunately, a first-round 7.55/205.94 lost to John Edmunds' 7.42/212. The qualifying list confirms it was in this car. That was the team's last NHRA national event of 1967. Ken was at Half Moon Bay on April 16 for a best-of-three-match race against Mike Snively driving the "Hawaiian.” Mike won the first race, but in losing, Safford reset the track speed record to 214.78. He also lost the second race and the match when his quicker 7.27/212.76 lost Snively's 7.42/193. He was at Irwindale on April 29 for an eight-car show. A first-round 7.55/208.80 beat Steve Carbone's 7.75/198 in the "Atlas Oil Tool" car, and in the semifinal, Ken's 7.46/201.76 beat Dave Beebe's 7.64/206. This put him into the final against John Edmunds. The two had a good close race, with Safford winning with a 7.59/209.30 over Edmunds' runner-up 7.60/219. The very next day, these two would meet again in the final at another eight-car show at Fresno with the same results. Safford reset the track record to 7.10. On May 13, he was at Irwindale for an eight-car show. He won his first-round match with a 7.27/205.46, but in the semifinals, his 7.34/211.26 lost to eventual winner Mike Sorokin's 7.14/205.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, May 24, 2025, 02:01:25 PM by John Murnan II. Approved by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Ken Safford (M) from Burbank, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1967 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7
"Shark" Owned by Ken Safford & Don Alderson from Burbank, California USA Crew Chief: Ken Safford
'65 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Milodon 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 1967 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
1967 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.700 ET, 230.76 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.050 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1967 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.290 ET, 212.76 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.303 ET, 0.00 MPH
1967 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.880 ET, 196.83 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.633 ET, 0.00 MPH
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No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, January 22, 2022, 02:55:47 PM by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Ken Safford (M) from Burbank, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1968 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7
"Gotelli Speed Shop" Owned by Ted Gotelli from South San Francisco, California USA Crew Chief: Ted Gotelli
'66 Dragster by Jim Davis | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi by Ted Gotelli with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 6.960 at Fremont CA 3/17/68         1/4 Mile MPH: 222.26 at Orange County CA 7/06/68
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 57.57, MPH 59.68    Entry is 0.98584 times average ET and 1.01507 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1968 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.400 ET, 236.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 5.723 ET, 226.58 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.660 ET, 174.00 MPH   
1968 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.060 ET, 218.96 MPH 1000 Ft. 6.440 ET, 196.76 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.160 ET, 160.70 MPH
1968 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.720 ET, 200.24 MPH 1000 Ft. 7.157 ET, 177.05 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.633 ET, 146.50 MPH
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Notes: Ken qualified in the top half of the 32-car show at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals. He ran a 7.12/221.66 that qualified #13. An off pace 7.80 in the first round, lost to Hank Westmoreland's 7.10. Ken ran well at the sixth annual Fresno Winter race of Champions, beating Frank Martinez's 7.18 in the first round, with a holeshot 7.20. In the second round, Bobby Hightower fouled against him, and in the semifinals, he slowed to a 7.65, which lost to James Warren's 7.17. He won the West Coast Championships at Fremont on March 17, setting a track record 6.96 along the way to the winner's circle. He was at Irwindale on May 4 for a sixteen-car show. His opening round 7.22/214.28 beat Denny Fitt, but in round two, his 7.40 fell to John Mulligan's 7.23. OCIR held a sixteen-car show on May 25, and Safford and Gotelli were there. It was a short visit as in the opening round of eliminations, Safford's 7.12/220.04 lost to Dave Beebe's quicker-leaving 7.13/217. Kenny was at Irwindale on June 29, but he lost a close race in the first round, when his 7.41/219.90 lost to Ron Hampshire's 7.40/208. At the OCIR Nitro Championships, Safford qualified #2 in the sixteen-car field with a 7.18/222.26. He beat Wayne King in Tony Waters' car in the first round, with a 7.29/207.30, while a 7.57/204.54 advanced him into the semifinals. There, he lost to Jim Dunn. A 6.99/219.50 qualified #9 at Lions for the PDA Championships. He met low qualifier Jerry Ruth in the first round, and his 7.14/214.78 lost to Ruth's 7.01/227. He got another first-round loss at Irwindale's Gold Cup Championships on August 3. His 7.24/220.58 lost to King's Low ET and Top Speed 6.90/223. At the Fremont Fuel Championships, he lasted until round two, where a broken fuel pump stopped him in his run against James Warren. Kenny advanced past the first round when Rich Zoucha broke. He fouled against Gerry Glenn in the first round, at Sacramento for NHRA's fourth Division 7 race. This team was way too good to be losing so early in these races. Things took a turn for the better on August 17 at Fremont. Safford set Low ET at 7.06 and went to the final before losing to Butch Maas, driving for the Berry Brothers. On August 31, the team qualified #1 at OCIR for an eight-car show with a 7.16/218.44. A first-round 7.29/215.82 lost to Warren's Low ET and Top Speed of the meet run of 7.01/227. Fortunately for Safford, Warren hurt a motor while winning and could not continue. Kenny got back into the show with the break rule in effect (the quickest loser from the previous round is reinstated). In the semifinals, he ran 7.66/200 to take out Goss-Smyer. So Safford was now in the final, where he was up against Johnny Martin. Kenny tried hard, but the motor was just not up to snuff as his 7.54/208.80 finished second best to Johnny's 7.27/212.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, May 24, 2025, 02:05:20 PM by John Murnan II. Approved by Super Crew.
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Draglist Files (need photographer) Ken Safford (M) from Chicago, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 322 ) 1969 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Stone, Woods & Cooke / The New Dark Horse" Owned by Stone, Woods, Cook from Long Beach, California USA Crew Chief: Stone, Woods, Cook
'69 Ford Mustang by Exhibition Engineering | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi with automatic transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.520 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 199.81 at Gary IN 5/69
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1969 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 60.00, MPH 65.26    Entry is 0.98172 times average ET and 1.03528 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1969 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.960 ET, 215.31 MPH    1000 Ft. 6.340 ET, 175.45 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.940 ET, 173.00 MPH   
1969 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.660 ET, 193.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 6.657 ET, 166.68 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.080 ET, 151.80 MPH
1969 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.360 ET, 176.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 7.077 ET, 156.79 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.410 ET, 142.54 MPH
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Notes: The New Dark Horse. Ken drove the Mustang on April 27 at Amarillo for the Coca-Cola Cavalcade race. This was his first Cavalcade race. He lost to Norm Weekly's 8.04 in the Mr. Norm Charger in the first round. He then went to Gary, Indiana, for the next Coke race. In the first round, his 7.81/199.81 lost to eventual winner Fred Goeske's 7.53/196. Safford came back out for a consolation race where his 7.64/199 beat Marv Eldridge. The next Coke race was held at Capitol Raceway on June 7. Safford's late 7.93 in the opening round lost to Goeske's 8.08. Fred could not return for the semifinal, so Ken got back into the show on the "break rule." In the semifinal, Kelly Chadwick fouled against him. In the final, his 7.98/185.94 finished runner-up to Gary Dyer's 7.83/190 in the "Mr. Norm" car. At another Cavalcade race on June 15 at Epping, he lost to Eldridge's 8.11/184 in his first race but came back to win his second race over Jack Chrisman 8.90/169.50 to 8.96/139, and won the third race with an even slower time, a 9.59/105 when Dick Bourgeois lost a rear end on the line. At the National Trail Cavalcade race on August 17, Safford ran a first-round 7.99 to beat Jess Tyree's 8.15 Firebird. He lost his second race when the car came up ailing against Dick Bourgeois, who ran a 7.75/189 over Ken's 8.93. In his third race, Tyree's 8.15/184 beat his 8.28. Safford attempted to qualify at the US Nationals, but his 7.55/185.18 best fell just short of the 7.54 bump. - RH | A Coca-Cola circuit ad from 1969 cited 7.52/196.38 bests at the time.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Monday, January 30, 2023, 10:14:32 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Ken Safford (M) from Chicago, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 322 ) 1969 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Mr. Norm's Super Charger" Owned by Norm Kraus from Chicago, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Ken Safford
'69 Dodge Charger by Logghe Stamping Co. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.040 at Amarillo TX 1969         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 1969 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 23.40, MPH 00.00    Entry is 1.04961 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
1969 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.960 ET, 215.31 MPH    1000 Ft. 6.340 ET, 175.45 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.940 ET, 173.00 MPH   
1969 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.660 ET, 193.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 6.657 ET, 166.68 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.080 ET, 151.80 MPH
1969 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.360 ET, 176.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 7.077 ET, 156.79 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.410 ET, 142.54 MPH
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 10:00:37 PM by John Murnan II. Approved by Super Crew.
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© Tom West, Replicas West Ken Safford (M) from Burbank, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1969 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7
"Larry Bowers" Owned by Larry Bowers from North Hollywood, California USA Crew Chief: Larry Bowers
Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 6.710 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 226.13 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1969 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 72.80, MPH 68.68    Entry is 0.96270 times average ET and 1.03275 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1969 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.400 ET, 238.15 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.660 ET, 174.00 MPH   
1969 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.970 ET, 218.96 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.030 ET, 160.70 MPH
1969 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.540 ET, 202.41 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.400 ET, 149.69 MPH
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No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, August 16, 2025, 02:37:47 PM by Super Crew.
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© Tom West, Replicas West Ken Safford (M) from Burbank, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1969 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7
"Gotelli Speed Shop" Owned by Ted Gotelli from South San Francisco, California USA Crew Chief: Ted Gotelli
'69 Dragster by Jim Davis | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 410 1958 Chrysler Hemi by Ted Gotelli with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 6.920 at Bakersfield CA 3/69         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 1969 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 54.39, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.99283 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
1969 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.400 ET, 238.15 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.660 ET, 174.00 MPH   
1969 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.970 ET, 218.96 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.030 ET, 160.70 MPH
1969 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.540 ET, 202.41 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.400 ET, 149.69 MPH
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Submitted by Freddie Young, Last updated on Friday, November 20, 2020, 01:19:49 PM by Freddie Young.
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Draglist Archives, Photographer Needed Ken Safford (M) from Chicago, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 322 ) 1970 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Mr. Norm's Super Challenger" Owned by Norm Kraus from Chicago, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Ken Safford
'70 Dodge Challenger by Romeo Palamides | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.840 at Gary IN 1970         1/4 Mile MPH: 207.37 at Coon Rapids MN 8/70
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: 4.770 at Madison IL 3/70    1/8 Mile MPH: 161.00 at Madison IL 3/70
Entry's 1970 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 91.47, MPH 72.01    Entry is 0.92432 times average ET and 1.04384 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 74.48, MPH 68.42 Entry is 0.95210 times average ET and 1.04545 times average MPH
1970 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.725 ET, 218.44 MPH    1000 Ft. 5.890 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.520 ET, 173.00 MPH   
1970 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.400 ET, 198.66 MPH 1000 Ft. 6.210 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.010 ET, 154.00 MPH
1970 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.075 ET, 182.05 MPH 1000 Ft. 6.630 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.410 ET, 142.54 MPH
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Notes: Ken started the season with a big win on January 26 at an eight-car show at Irwindale. It was his first time out driving the "Mr. Norm" car. He started his March to victory with a first-round 7.58/197.36 (Top Speed) over Clyde Morgan's Javelin. In the semifinals, a 7.62/196.06 beat Ed Lenarth's 7.87/185. And in the final, he set Low ET with a 7.49/196.06 to beat Charlie Allen's 7.54/191. He qualified #15 at Pomona with a 7.74 for the NHRA Winternationals. He ran a best of 7.44 in round two while beating Jake Johnston's quicker 7.40. Gene Snow set Low ET in the semifinals with a 7.30 over Ken's 7.47. He was back at Irwindale on February 15 for another eight-car show. Safford qualified #1 with a 7.54/179.64. In the first round, he beat Morgan's 7.86/185 with a 7.56/188.66. A 7.45/197.80 beat the "New Breed in the semifinal." In the final, he faced Danny Ongais in the Mickey Thompson Mustang. Ken won with a 7.35/197.36 over Ongais' 7.60/169. Early in March, he met Curtis Wasson's "Superstitious" Camaro for a best of three match race at St. Louis. Safford won all three races and reset the track record twice. A 4.83 on the 1/8 mile track at 163 was the first record run in the first race. He bettered that with a 4.77/161 in the second race. His third run wasn't too bad either, a 4.81. He had another match race on the 15th against Bruce Larson's new '70 Camaro at York US 30, which he won three straight with a best of 7.44/195.22. Things didn't go as well at the end of the month (March 29) at Gary, Indiana, where he lost his match race to Arnie Behling driving Mickey Thompson's new Boss 429-powered Maverick. These two would meet up again on April 12 at Alton, where Behling won their match once again. The M/T car continued to have its way over the "Mr. Norm" car at their next race in Thompson, Ohio. There Arnie reset the track record and won three straight. Revenge came at Martin, Mich., US 131 on May 16, where Safford defeated Behling two straight. Ken won the first match with a 7.44/193.13 and was awarded the match race victory when Behling had blown a rear end and could not run. Ken opened many eyes when the mostly match race terror qualified #1 at Dallas for the NHRA Springnationals with a 7.04/204.54. Unfortunately, he went out in the first round, with handling problems, and Ray Alley's 7.26 beat his 7.215. Late in June, he was back at US 131 for an eight-car show where he set Low ET with a 7.04/202.70 in the first round, over Allen. In the second round, he ran a 7.11/198.67 over Pat Foster, but in the third race against Tommy Grove, he lost the motor and the race. Safford set a 7.16 track record at Rockford in July. Late in July, Ken beat Larry Reyes in the "Hawaiian" two straight in a match race at York US 30. At the second annual Rockford Manufacturer's Meet, he ran well. He beat Sid Foster in his first race with a 7.40. He fouled away a 7.32 in his second race and lost to Don Schumacher. In his third race, he won with a 7.35 when Grove fouled against him. Eighteen FCs ran the first round at the PHR Championships, with the eight lowest ETs transferring into round two. Ken's ET failed to make the round two cut. Safford was one of four Funny Car's running at Minneapolis late in August. In his first race, he ran 7.17/207.37 to beat Bryan Teal's 7.58/181 in the "Super Chief." A 7.15/203.61 beat John Collins, who shut off in the "Atlas Oil Tool" car in his next race. In the third race, he broke a rod and lost to Tom Hoover. - Ron Howard | Mr. Norm defeated USA-1 three straight with a best of 7.44/195.22 at York on 3/05/70 - James Ibusuki
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 09:58:46 PM by John Murnan II. Approved by Super Crew.
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Ken Safford (M) from Chicago, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 322 ) 1970 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Stone, Woods & Cooke" Owned by Stone, Woods, Cooke from Long Beach, California USA Crew Chief: Stone, Woods, Cooke
'69 Ford Mustang by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.385 at Thompson OH 1970         1/4 Mile MPH: 200.44 at Thompson OH 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
Entry's 1970 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 51.11, MPH 54.50    Entry is 0.99797 times average ET and 1.00896 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1970 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.725 ET, 218.44 MPH    1000 Ft. 5.890 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.520 ET, 173.00 MPH   
1970 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.400 ET, 198.66 MPH 1000 Ft. 6.210 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.010 ET, 154.00 MPH
1970 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.075 ET, 182.05 MPH 1000 Ft. 6.630 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.410 ET, 142.54 MPH
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Notes: AKA Dark Horse.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, October 31, 2020, 01:26:39 PM by Danny White.
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Handout Ken Safford (M) from Chicago, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 322 ) 1971 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Mr. Norm's Super Challenger / Grand-Spaulding Dodge" Owned by Norm Kraus from Chicago, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Ken Safford
'70 Dodge Challenger by Romeo Palamides | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.720 at IHRA Bristol TN 1971         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1971 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 75.99, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.96275 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1971 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.480 ET, 227.27 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.520 ET, 173.00 MPH   
1971 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.980 ET, 208.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.780 ET, 161.29 MPH
1971 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.480 ET, 194.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.110 ET, 150.87 MPH
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Submitted by Gena White, Last updated on Sunday, January 5, 2020, 11:15:41 PM by Ron Thums.
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© Tom West, Replicas West Ken Safford (M) from Burbank, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 7731 ) 1971 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7
"Bowers Magnesium Blowers" Owned by Larry Bowers from Northridge, California USA Crew Chief: Larry Bowers
Dragster by Roy Fjastad - SPE | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Dodge Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 6.539 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/05/71         1/4 Mile MPH: 226.70 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/06/71
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1971 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 69.57, MPH 64.36    Entry is 0.96874 times average ET and 1.03535 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1971 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.211 ET, 245.90 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1971 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.750 ET, 218.96 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1971 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.289 ET, 204.11 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Ken qualified #15 at the NHRA Winternationals with a 6.902/221.13. He beat Bill Alexander in round one, 6.96/212 to 7.15/209. He took out Chris Karamesines in round two, 6.91/212 to 7.29/214. He used his driving prowess to get around Henry Harrison on a holeshot in round three, 6.82/216 to 6.71/180, and he beat Jimmy King in the semis, 6.85/217.91 to 6.79/218. Unfortunately, Ken broke in the final against Don Garlits. Safford had an interesting day at Irwindale on May 15. He was one of 41 Top Fuel cars attempting to qualify for the NHRA Division 7 race's sixteen-car field. A 6.91 qualified on the "bump." Ken faced Don Moody in the opening round, and Safford fouled away Low ET of the meet with a 6.60. Ken ran well at the NHRA Springnationals in Dallas. He qualified #15 at 6.713/207.37. Preston Davis fouled against him in round one, and Ken shut off to win. He beat Carl Olson in round two, 6.81/212 to 6.83/193, and defeated Mike Martini in round three, 6.74/209 to 8.77. Kenny fouled against Don Garlits in the semis and shut off. At Indy, the team qualified #14 at 6.539/221.67. A 6.61 took out Preston Davis in round one, and he beat Roger Rowe in round two, 6.56/226.70 to 6.81. In round three, Kenny tossed away a 6.57/226.13 on a redlight, sending Steve Carbone's 7.31 to the next round. The team qualified #10 at the World Finals at Amarillo at 7.068/195.65. Kenny lost round one to Bob Gibson with an off-pace 8.09/139.10.
Submitted by Freddie Young, Last updated on Monday, January 16, 2023, 02:52:15 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Bill Myers, Courtesy Gary Newgord Ken Safford (M) from Chicago, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 721 ) 1972 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Mr. Norm's Super Challenger" Owned by Norm Kraus from Chicago, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Norm Kraus
'72 Dodge Challenger by Romeo Palamides | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 486 Chrysler Hemi with automatic transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.660 at Union Grove WI 5/29/72         1/4 Mile MPH: 220.04 at Union Grove WI 5/29/72 (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
Entry's 1972 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 63.10, MPH 63.48    Entry is 0.98085 times average ET and 1.02688 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: 6.294 ET, 235.64 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.520 ET, 189.00 MPH   
1972 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.790 ET, 214.28 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.780 ET, 184.00 MPH
1972 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.290 ET, 199.58 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.110 ET, 172.12 MPH
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Notes: Blue Challenger with Red Tin by Romeo Palamides campaigned in 1972. Also had bump in rear window to clear cage. Kenny Safford drove this exclusively for 1972. - GD | Safford reset the track speed record at Great Lakes Dragway on Sunday May 29/1972, when he ran 6.66/220.04 in a losing effort against Ed McCulloch. Qualified at 6.76 (no speed) at Tulsa PRA National Challenge 8/72. - RH
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Monday, December 23, 2019, 02:53:19 PM by Gary Dyer. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Gary Dyer Collection Ken Safford (M) from Chicago, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 322 ) 1973 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Mr. Norm's Super Charger / Grand-Spaulding Dodge" Owned by Norm Kraus from Chicago, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Ken Safford
'73 Dodge Charger by Romeo Palamides | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi with automatic transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.550 at Saginaw MI 6/73         1/4 Mile MPH: 220.04 at Saginaw MI 6/73
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 61.82, MPH 62.21    Entry is 0.98230 times average ET and 1.02344 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: 1973 Romeo Palamides Charger (Silver with Blue Stripe down the middle). Kenny Safford drove this car exclusively in 1973. - Gary Dyer. | Kenny was at Tri-City in June for its Manufacturer's Meet. Seven cars were competing as Richard Tharp failed to show with the "Blue Max." All cars were to run three rounds of racing. In his first race, Safford's 6.74/213.27 lost to "Jungle Jim" Liberman's 6.63/217. A 7.04/205.94 beat Denny Savage's 7.09/185 in Kelly Chadwick's Vega in his second race. He really opened some eyes in his last race, where he set Low ET with a 6.55/220.04 while defeating Connie Kalitta's 6.79/198. Later in the month (June 22), he won the Olympics of Drag Racing event at Union Grove. His final round 6.62/214.28 beat Ron O'Donnell. Ken was at Bristol in September for the IHRA All-American race. He qualified #2 in the sixteen-car field behind Raymond Beadle. But he was upset by Dale Pulde in the first round.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Monday, November 22, 2021, 02:17:40 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Norman Blake Ken Safford (M) from Chicago, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 322 ) 1974 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Mr. Norm's Super Charger / Grand Spaulding Dodge" Owned by Norm Kraus from Chicago, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Ken Safford
'73 Dodge Charger by Romeo Palamides | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.420 at PHR Martin MI 8/11/74         1/4 Mile MPH: 226.13 at Saginaw MI 6/74
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: 4.420 at IHRA Charlotte NC 3/31/74    1/8 Mile MPH: 163.53 at IHRA Charlotte NC 3/31/74
Entry's 1974 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 64.16, MPH 75.36    Entry is 0.97568 times average ET and 1.04525 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 94.11, MPH 00.95 Entry is 0.98331 times average ET and 0.88875 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: Won IHRA Southern Nationals at Charlotte in late March 1974 on the eighth-mile. Safford was at Tri-City in June for its Sixth annual Manufacturer's Meet. All eight cars there were to run three rounds. In his first race, he defeated Richard Tharp with a 6.80/214.28. He set Top Speed in his second race, where he turned a 6.43/226.13 to beat Shirley Muldowney. He soloed in the third round when Dale Pulde could not run in the M/T Grand Am. Safford ran 6.48/220.58 to win all three rounds. Kenny was at Bristol on Sept. 29 for the IHRA All-American Championships. His 6.64/207.37 qualified #7 for the sixteen-car field, but he lost in the opening round of eliminations.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Monday, December 6, 2021, 02:21:49 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Michael Beach Ken Safford (M) from Chicago, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 322 ) 1975 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Mr. Norm's Super Charger" Owned by Norm Kraus from Chicago, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Ken Safford
'73 Dodge Charger by Romeo Palamides | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.420 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 63.49, MPH 75.12    Entry is 0.97568 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 6.57/226.70 at IHRA Bristol in June 1975. Kenny was at Byron in mid-June for the Manufacturer's Funny Car Championships. In his first race, he lost when he crossed the centerline against Larry Fullerton, but in his second race, he beat Shirl Greer with a 6.73/212.26. The following weekend (June 22), found the "Mr. Norm" car at Bristol for the IHRA Springnationals. Safford qualified #9 in the sixteen-car field, forcing him to run low qualifier Raymond Beadle driving the "Blue Max" in round one. The two had a good race, but Beadle's 6.43 got the win light over Kenny's 6.57. Michael Beach photo from Martin, MI, 1975.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, August 17, 2025, 12:19:56 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.

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