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Norman Blake Paul Smith (M) from Boynton Beach, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 222 ) 1972 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 2
"Fireball Vega" Owned by Gary Phillips & Jim Shores from Boynton Beach, Florida USA Crew Chief: Jim Shores
'72 Chevrolet Vega by Logghe Stamping Co. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Ed Pink Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.600 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 216.36 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1972 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 69.15, MPH 54.87    Entry is 0.97202 times average ET and 1.00971 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: Original pre-Internet draglist entry. Listed times from National Dragster, 12/29/72. Was this actually 216.34 or 216.86?
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, August 22, 2021, 03:18:48 PM by Gena White.
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Bob Snyder
Photog Web 		Paul Smith (M) from Miami, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 222 ) 1972 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 2
"Climax" Owned by Hienaman & Smith from Miami, Florida USA Crew Chief: Paul Smith
'70 Ford Mustang by Logghe Stamping Co. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi by Paul Smith with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1972 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
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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No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Mike Gagnon, Last updated on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, 01:31:14 PM by Danny White.
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Handout, Charles Faulkner Collection Paul Smith (M) from Arlington, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 452 ) 1973 - Category: AFUELDRAG, Type: XN, Class: B/FD, Div: 4
"Up Tite" Owned by Paul Smith from Arlington, Texas USA Crew Chief: Mike Woodruff
Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Injected Nitro Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.160 at NHRA D5 Omaha (NR) 7/73         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1973 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 76.31, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.97283 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1973 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.980 ET, 205.02 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 151.51 MPH   
1973 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.360 ET, 193.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 143.93 MPH
1973 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.860 ET, 180.72 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 135.23 MPH
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Notes: 1973 NHRA World Champion and Driver of the Year, 69/73 Jr. Fuel Circuit. On 8/11/73, Albuquerque Tribune cited that Paul had just sent a world record of 7.16 seconds in this car (but Chrysler powered).
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, August 23, 2021, 10:47:27 AM by Danny White.
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Photog Web 		Paul Smith (M) from Boynton Beach, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 222 ) 1973 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 2
"Fireball Vega" Owned by Gary Phillips & Jim Shores from Boynton Beach, Florida USA Crew Chief: Jim Shores
'73 Chevrolet Vega by Logghe Stamping Co. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Ed Pink Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.583 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 219.00 at Miami FL 1/73
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 58.52, MPH 59.69    Entry is 0.98725 times average ET and 1.01860 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: Paul was driving the "Fireball Vega" in Jan at Miami-Hollywood's Funny Car Nationals. He qualified #1 with a 6.68/207 in the sixteen-car field. In the first round, he reset the track record with a 6.65 at 219 to defeat Cliff Brown. He got crossed up in the second round and lost to "Jungle Jim" Liberman, but Jim blew his engine, so Smith got back into the show on the "break rule." This time, eventual winner Ron Colson, in the "Chi-Town Hustler," beat his 6.88/214.79 in the semifinal with a 6.67/216. Paul did not drive this car on the NHRA national event trail, but he drove Fred Wells' Charger at several events.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Thursday, November 11, 2021, 02:46:03 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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© Tom West Paul Smith (M) from Boynton Beach, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 222 ) 1973 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 2
"Sir Wells" Owned by Fred Wells from Lantana Beach, Florida USA Crew Chief: Paul Smith
'73 Dodge Charger by Logghe Stamping Co. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.610 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/17/73         1/4 Mile MPH: 220.04 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 55.81, MPH 62.21    Entry is 0.99130 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: Won Division 2 title in 1973. He flipped at Suffolk, Virginia. | This is a former Gene Snow, Logghe Brothers built car that was sold to owner Fred Wells in the Winter of 1972/73. After repainting and lettering, it made its first appearance as the "Sir Wells" Charger at the 1973 Gatornationals. Paul missed the qualified show but was the first alternate, running 6.61/209.30. He was inserted into the field after Butch Maas, who qualified 7th, had a bad fire in the Mickey Thompson Grand-Am and couldn't return for eliminations. Paul lost to Gene Snow in that first-round pairing when his up-in-smoke 7.24/193.96 pass was no match for the Snowman's 6.75/209.30 run. - Tom Nagy | Ran 6.68 at Suffolk. - Danny White | 211.25 at Miami-Hollywood 7/29/73 | Best speed was on a 6.626/220.04 DNQ effort at NHRA Indy.
Submitted by Gena White, Last updated on Monday, November 22, 2021, 02:03:24 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Paul Smith (M) from Arlington, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 452 ) 1974 - Category: AFUELDRAG, Type: XN, Class: A/FD, Div: 4
"Up Tite / The Real Paul Smith" Owned by Paul Smith from Arlington, Texas USA Crew Chief: Paul Smith
Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Injected Nitro Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.410 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 186.32 at Green Valley TX 1974
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1974 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 45.10, MPH 23.34    Entry is 1.00679 times average ET and 0.96539 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: 6.895 ET, 205.02 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.790 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1974 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.360 ET, 193.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.029 ET, 0.00 MPH
1974 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.860 ET, 180.72 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.359 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Finished 5th in Division 4 Pro Comp points in 1974. 1974 Southwest National Open Champion. Times and info from National Dragster, 8/23/74. 7.47 Wichita WCS 9/74
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, September 5, 2022, 10:43:51 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Paul Smith (M) from Boynton Beach, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 222 / 21) 1974 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 2
"Fireball Vega" Owned by Gary Phillips & Jim Shores from Boynton Beach, Florida USA Crew Chief: Jim Shores
'74 Chevrolet Vega by Logghe Stamping Co. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Ed Pink Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.400 at IHRA Bristol TN 1974         1/4 Mile MPH: 223.32 at IHRA Bristol TN 1974
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1974 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 65.93, MPH 68.08    Entry is 0.97264 times average ET and 1.03226 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: The 6.40/223.32 was run by Paul Smith in the 74 Vega at Bristol. The team started the 1974 season with the '73 Vega, which crashed with Machine Gun Kelly at NYNS PRO [8/18 - BP]. That car had run 6.44 at Huntsville and 223.3 at Lebanon Valley before the crash. - Dennis Doubleday | The 74 Vega ran just as well as the 73 machine - the team ran 6.46/221.13 at Lebanon Valley Dragway in 8/74. Paul then qualified on the bump at Indy 9/74 at 6.52/221.67. He lost the first round to Sanair nemesis Kosty Ivanof, 6.48/215 to 6.56/193. Paul rounded out the year as the third alternate at NHRA Ontario at 6.57/189.87.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Monday, May 16, 2022, 12:35:14 AM by Danny White.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Paul Smith (M) from Boynton Beach, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 222 / 21) 1974 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 2
"US Marines" Owned by Paul Smith from Boynton Beach, Florida USA Crew Chief: Paul Smith
'73 Chevrolet Vega by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi by Paul Smith with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.720 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 206.00 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 1974 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 37.86, MPH 18.99    Entry is 1.02128 times average ET and 0.95220 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: When did Paul drive this car in 1974? We know he had the connection with teammates in Texas.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, September 5, 2022, 10:43:16 AM by Super Crew.
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© Bob Plumer Collection Paul Smith (M) from Boynton Beach, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 222 / 21) 1974 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 2
"Sir Wells" Owned by Fred Wells from Lantana Beach, Florida USA Crew Chief: Paul Smith
'73 Dodge Charger by Logghe Stamping Co. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1974 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
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: Fred Wells. Division 2 #1. Flipped at Suffolk. Smith was not driving that day - David Hapgood
Submitted by David Hapgood, Last updated on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, 11:22:37 PM by David Hapgood.
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Handout, Jim White Collection Paul Smith (M) from Boynton Beach, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 222 / 21) 1974 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 2
"Fireball Vega" Owned by Gary Phillips & Jim Shores from Boynton Beach, Florida USA Crew Chief: Jim Shores
'73 Chevrolet Vega by Logghe Stamping Co. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Ed Pink Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.440 at Huntsville AL 1974         1/4 Mile MPH: 223.32 at Lebanon Valley NY 1974
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1974 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 62.39, MPH 68.08    Entry is 0.97872 times average ET and 1.03226 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: The team started the 1974 season with the 73 Vega, which crashed with Machine Gun Kelly at the NYNS PRO race. That car had run 6.44 at Huntsville and 223.32 at Lebanon Valley before the crash. They then built the 74 Vega to finish the season. - Dennis Doubleday. | Smith started the '74 season on the right foot by winning the Fourth Annual Eastern Funny Car Championships on Jan 5. He won with a 6.65/215.31 in the final after earlier resetting the track record at 6.57. Paul qualified #4 at the NHRA Gatornationals with a 6.63/216.34. An opening round 6.65/221.13 beat Jim Nicoll, while in round two, his 6.69/214.79 stopped Charlie Therwhanger, who smoked the tires at 6.91/223. He lasted until the semifinals, where his 6.70/222.77 lost to eventual winner Don Prudhomme's 6.53. At the NHRA Division 2 Opener at Warner Robins, Paul qualified on the pole with a 6.66. He ran another 6.66 in the semifinals on an odd-lot single. In the final, he met Harry Hudson driving Dennis Kirkland's car. Harry stepped up to a 6.64 Low ET blast at 213 to take the victory over Smith's 6.74/215.82. Earlier, Paul had run 216.86 to take Top Speed of the Meet honors. On April 28, Smith was at Suffolk for the second Division 2 race. An easy 7.23 advanced past Barry Kelly in round one, but in the semifinals, he had problems and shut off against Larry Fullerton in the "Trojan Horse.” Another runner-up finish came at Englishtown's Memorial Day Championships. Paul ran 6.74/206.42 and 6.57 (Low ET) at 216.34 to reach the final. A final round 6.64/220.04 narrowly lost to Jim Liberman's 6.63/216. Early in June, the "Fireball Vega" team was at National Trail for the NHRA Springnationals. Paul qualified #12 at 6.65/189.87, and he showed just how well he could drive when in the first round, his 7.00/214.28 beat Ed McCulloch's quicker 6.84. He advanced past round two with a 7.21/193 when John Schumacher had troubles with his Grand Am and shut off. Unfortunately, the car got out of shape in the semifinals, and Smith crossed the centerline, losing to Gene Snow. At the third NHRA Division 2 race at Blaney, Paul had a bit of a snooze in the final, and although he ran Low ET and Top Speed of the meet with a 6.70/217.38, he couldn't catch Shirl Greer's 6.80/204. Still, a runner-up finish wasn't bad. Greer got him again at Bristol during the IHRA Springnationals. Paul qualified #11 and in the first round, his shut off 7.31/124.48 lost to Shirl's 6.61/200. On July 3, he was at Englishtown for its Funny Car Spectacular. Twelve cars showed, and the four lowest ETs advanced into the semifinals. In his first-round race, Smith got out of shape and shut off to a 9.70 that lost to Liberman. We needless to say, his ET failed to advance into the semifinals, but he did run 6.59/216.34 in beating Jake Crimmins in a consolation race. He was back at Englishtown for the NHRA Summernationals from July 12/14. Paul’s 6.68/216.86 qualified #14, but in the first round, he smoked the tires to a 7.18/216 that finished second best to Liberman's 6.85. | The team set the track record at 6.62/221.31 at Richmond Dragway on 7/20/74. I saw the record certificate on Facebook (the speed was probably a transposition of 221.13, but that's what the signed cert reads). - Dennis Doubleday | The following week (July 25), the "Fireball Vega" was at Maple Grove for its All-American race. Smith’s first-round 6.63/189.47 beat Snow, but he lost to Bill Leavitt in round two. At the Super Stock Nationals held at York US 30, Smith didn't show very well. In the first round, his ailing 12.93 lost to Al Segrini's 6.68. Things went better at the NHRA Grandnationals in Canada. Smith qualified #1 for the eight-car field with a 6.583/215.31. An opening round 6.60/218.97 (Top Speed) beat Doc Halladay's 6.89/210, but a holeshot by Kosty Ivanof in the semifinals took the win. Ivanof's 6.78/215 beat Smith’s quicker 6.71/214.79. Two weeks later was the crash at New York National.
Submitted by Bill Pratt, Last updated on Thursday, August 26, 2021, 12:18:32 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Paul Smith (M) from Arlington, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 452 ) 1975 - Category: AFUELDRAG, Type: XN, Class: A/FD, Div: 4
"Paul Smith" Owned by Paul Smith from Arlington, Texas USA Crew Chief: Paul Smith
Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Injected Nitro 417 Donovan Hemi with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.140 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 191.00 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 65.45, MPH 42.02    Entry is 0.97674 times average ET and 0.98964 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: 6.760 ET, 205.02 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.790 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1975 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.310 ET, 193.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.940 ET, 0.00 MPH
1975 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.860 ET, 180.72 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.270 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, June 12, 2022, 03:54:41 PM by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Paul Smith (M) from Boynton Beach, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 222 ) 1975 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 2
"Fireball Vega" Owned by Gary Phillips & Jim Shores from Boynton Beach, Florida USA Crew Chief: Jim Shores
'74 Chevrolet Vega by Logghe Stamping Co. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Ed Pink Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1975 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1975 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.987 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
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, April 10, 2021, 11:28:06 PM by Danny White.
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© Tom Kasch Paul Smith (M) from Boynton Beach, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 222 ) 1975 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 2
"Entertainer" Owned by Wilson, Franklin, Greer from Warner Robins, Georgia USA Crew Chief: Paul Smith
'74 Chevrolet Vega by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Milodon Hemi by Paul Smith with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1975 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1975 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.987 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
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Did the team run the Vega in 1975? They ran the Monza all year, starting with Gainesville. - Danny White
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 12:05:45 AM by Super Crew.
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© Thomas Nagy Paul Smith (M) from Boynton Beach, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 222 ) 1975 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 2
"Paul Smith" Owned by Wilson, Franklin, Greer from Warner Robins, Georgia USA Crew Chief: Paul Smith
'75 Chevrolet Monza by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Milodon Hemi by Paul Smith with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.292 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 8/31/75         1/4 Mile MPH: 229.00 at NHRA D2 Warner Robins GA 4/75
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1975 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 74.28, MPH 75.12    Entry is 0.95623 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
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Smith debuted his new Monza at the NHRA Gatornationals. On his first qualifying attempt, he ran 6.70. Paul improved to 6.422/208.33 to qualify #2 behind Don Prudhomme's 6.39/205. He lost a close one in the opening round, where his 6.525/206.42 lost to Billy Meyer's 6.51/200. Paul was at Warner Robins in April for the NHRA Division 2 Opener. He qualified #2 behind Shirl Greer, and these two made their way into the final. The two had a great race, with Greer running 6.40/219 to win over Smith's hard-charging 6.41/229.00 (Top Speed). Not long after this, he was at Englishtown for its Spring Funny Car Championships. It was an eight-car show, and in the opening round, Smith smoked the tires and lost to eventual winner Pee Wee Wallace. Smith came back out later for a consolation race against Dodger Glenn, driving the "Frantic Ford." Paul ran 6.93/193.96 to beat Glenn's 7.57/188. Paul qualified #15 at Columbus at 6.623/199.11. In round one, he lost to teammate and Division 2 nemesis Greer, 6.469/205.94 to 7.349/118.57. Paul got into the top half of the field at NHRA Englishtown with a 6.450/209.79 that qualified #8. He beat a broken Ron Jackson in round one (12-second shutoff) but crossed the centerline against eventual winner Jim Liberman in round two. The team qualified #7 at NHRA Sanair with a 6.63/218.97, but Paul lost a close one to Bob Pickett in the first round, 6.51/207.37 to 6.61 216.86. The team qualified well at Indy, claiming the #6 spot at 6.292/226.13. Paul lost another close one in round one, however, this time to Dale Pulde, 6.340/211.26 to 6.401/210.28. The team's next and final NHRA national event was the World Finals, where Paul was the fourth alternate at 6.439/217.90. Photo from the 1975 NHRA Gatornationals, Gainesville, Florida. Shirl Greer team car.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 12:04:41 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Paul Smith (M) from Arlington, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 452 ) 1976 - Category: AFUELDRAG, Type: XN, Class: A/FD, Div: 4
"Paul Smith" Owned by Paul Smith from Arlington, Texas USA Crew Chief: Paul Smith
'76 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Injected Nitro 417 Donovan Hemi with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.450 at NHRA D4 LaPlace LA 3/76         1/4 Mile MPH: 183.45 at NHRA D4 LaPlace LA 3/76
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 20.79, MPH 11.89    Entry is 1.04342 times average ET and 0.95052 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: 6.620 ET, 205.02 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1976 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.140 ET, 193.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1976 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.660 ET, 180.72 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Runner up LaPlace Dragway WCS 3/76. 1976 Oklahoma State Champion.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, 02:32:21 PM by Danny White.
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Photog Web 		Paul Smith (M) from Boynton Beach, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 222 ) 1976 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 2
"Paul Smith" Owned by Wilson, Franklin, Greer from Warner Robins, Georgia USA Crew Chief: Paul Smith
'75 Chevrolet Monza by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Milodon Hemi by Paul Smith with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.950 at IHRA Miami FL 3/76         1/4 Mile MPH: 157.61 at IHRA Miami FL 3/76
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 15.12, MPH 00.78    Entry is 1.06269 times average ET and 0.71628 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: 6.540 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: 7.116 ET, 202.23 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Shirl Greer team car. Smith was at Gainesville for the NHRA Gatornationals. He had his roof of the Monza cave in during qualifying. He got it fixed but still failed to make the show (no times but slower than 6.663). Shortly after that, he was at Miami-Hollywood for the IHRA Winternationals. His 6.95/157.61 lost to Raymond Beadle's 6.37/206 in the "Blue Max" in the opening round.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, July 19, 2026, 05:15:39 PM by John Murnan II. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Paul Smith (M) from Boynton Beach, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 222 / 3) 1976 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 2
"The Entertainer" Owned by Paul Smith & Lemaster Bros. from Boynton Beach, Florida USA Crew Chief: Paul Smith
'75 Chevrolet Monza by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Milodon Hemi by Paul Smith with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.190 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 229.59 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 80.38, MPH 72.22    Entry is 0.94648 times average ET and 1.04340 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: 6.540 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: 7.116 ET, 202.23 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Smith ran two Monzas this year. The Wilson-Franklin-Greer car ran at the Gators and IHRA Miami. Smith was driving the "Entertainer" on May 9 at Englishtown for the NHRA Division 1 opener. He qualified #5 in the eight-car field and faced low qualifier Dodger Glenn in the first round. Smith had problems and shut down at 8.42, while Dodger advanced with a 6.32. Shortly after that, he was at Maple Grove for the Dutch Classic. This was another eight-car field, and once again, he qualified #5. This time, Jake Crimmins had qualified #1, and in their first-round race, Smith's 6.49/215.31 lost a close one to Crimmins's 6.48/214. He was in Houston for an eight-car show at the end of May. He qualified #2, making it into the final only to foul against Johnny White. Paul qualified #15 at Columbus at 6.625/207.85. He beat Ed McCullouch in round one, 6.656/196.00 to 11.63, but he lost to Shirl Greer in round two, 6.94/229 to 7.702/158.00. Paul did a huge wheelstand at Englishtown after qualifying #12 at 6.556/206.89. He could not return for the first round. Paul was the 7th alternate at Indy at 6.500/187.89. That was his last NHRA national event of the year. Paul ran at the New England Funny Car Nationals in Epping in September. He lost to eventual winner RC Sherman in round three, 6.25 to Paul's fading 6.94. We need to confirm the 6.19/229.59 times.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, January 31, 2026, 11:39:53 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Handout, Bob Alberty Jr. Collection Paul Smith (M) from Arlington, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 452 ) 1977 - Category: ALKYDRAG, Type: DN, Class: TA/D, Div: 4
"Paul Smith" Owned by Paul Smith from Arlington, Texas USA Crew Chief: Paul Smith
Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol Donovan Hemi with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.080 at Green Valley TX 1977         1/4 Mile MPH: 197.00 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 1977 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 42.53, MPH 48.72    Entry is 1.01143 times average ET and 0.99818 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: 6.440 ET, 216.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1977 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.000 ET, 197.36 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1977 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.525 ET, 183.59 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: 417 or 452. 1977 Missouri State Champion.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, December 26, 2019, 11:03:28 PM by Danny White.
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Norm Newgord, Gary Newgord Collection Paul Smith (M) from Boynton Beach, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 222 ) 1977 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 2
"The Entertainer" Owned by Smith & Lemaster Bros. from Boynton Beach, Florida USA Crew Chief: Smith & Lemaster Bros.
'75 Chevrolet Monza by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Milodon Hemi by Paul Smith with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1977 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
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: 6.480 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: 6.996 ET, 203.81 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Lemaster Bros. Did a huge wheelstand at Englishtown.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, January 22, 2022, 02:53:06 PM by Danny White.
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JW Last, Jeff Thomas Paul Smith (M) from Boynton Beach, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 222 ) 1977 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 2
"The Entertainer" Owned by Lemaster Bros. from Boynton Beach, Florida USA Crew Chief: Lemaster Bros.
'76 Chevrolet Vega by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Milodon Hemi by Paul Smith with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.510 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 209.79 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 47.15, MPH 19.05    Entry is 1.00463 times average ET and 0.95342 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: 6.480 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: 6.996 ET, 203.81 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: 6.69 Detroit, 6.68 Gainesville, 6.55 Englishtown
Submitted by Mike Gagnon, Last updated on Saturday, January 22, 2022, 02:53:07 PM by Danny White.
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Handout, Bob Alberty Jr. Collection Paul Smith (M) from Euless, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1977 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 4
"Paul Smith" Owned by Paul Smith from Euless, Texas USA Crew Chief: Paul Smith
'77 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro Donovan Hemi with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 10.080 at NHRA D4 Jackson MS 1977         1/4 Mile MPH: 137.00 at NHRA D4 Jackson MS 1977
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 00.66, MPH 00.63    Entry is 1.64706 times average ET and 0.58607 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
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: This run may have been on alcohol instead of nitro. Smith ran Top Fuel at divisional races.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, November 14, 2021, 09:59:43 PM by Super Crew.
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Handout, Bob Alberty Jr. Collection Paul Smith (M) from Arlington, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 417 ) 1978 - Category: ALKYDRAG, Type: DN, Class: TA/D, Div: 4
"Vans Unique" Owned by Paul Smith from Arlington, Texas USA Crew Chief: Paul Smith
Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol Donovan Hemi with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.170 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 1978 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 16.68, MPH 00.00    Entry is 1.04978 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
1978 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.440 ET, 222.77 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.530 ET, 151.00 MPH   
1978 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.830 ET, 200.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.756 ET, 143.45 MPH
1978 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.330 ET, 186.36 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.087 ET, 134.14 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, August 17, 2025, 02:06:50 AM by Super Crew.
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Michael Beach Paul Smith (M) from Boynton Beach, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 222 ) 1978 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 2
"The Entertainer" Owned by Lemaster Bros. from Boynton Beach, Florida USA Crew Chief: Lemaster Bros.
'78 Pontiac Firebird by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Milodon Hemi by Paul Smith with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.690 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 219.51 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 30.06, MPH 48.40    Entry is 1.03241 times average ET and 0.99759 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: 6.480 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: 6.996 ET, 203.81 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.530 ET, 172.12 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Michael Beach photo from Martin, MI, 1979.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, August 17, 2025, 01:51:02 AM by Curt Swartz.
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AAFCC Handout Paul Smith (M) from Arlington, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 417 ) 1979 - Category: ALKYFC, Type: CN, Class: TA/FC, Div: 4
"Texas Rattler" Owned by Paul Smith from Dallas, Texas USA Crew Chief: Paul Smith
'73 Ford Mustang by Woody Gilmore | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol Donovan Hemi by Paul Smith with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.460 at AHRA San Antonio TX 6/23/79         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 15.36, MPH 00.00    Entry is 1.05816 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1979 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.470 ET, 214.79 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.260 ET, 169.49 MPH   
1979 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.050 ET, 198.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.473 ET, 161.02 MPH
1979 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.630 ET, 182.95 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.803 ET, 149.95 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: The car was the Ussery & England, then sold to Rik Crews, and then to Smith.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Thursday, July 28, 2022, 11:40:29 AM by Danny White.
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Michael Beach Paul Smith (M) from Boynton Beach, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 222 ) 1979 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 2
"The Entertainer" Owned by Larry Coogle & Paul Smith from Boynton Beach, Florida USA Crew Chief: Dale Winters
'78 Pontiac Firebird by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Milodon Hemi by Paul Smith with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.080 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 237.46 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 87.03, MPH 80.46    Entry is 0.94410 times average ET and 1.07385 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: 5.954 ET, 247.93 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.920 ET, 193.96 MPH   
1979 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.440 ET, 221.13 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.200 ET, 192.00 MPH
1979 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.940 ET, 205.20 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.530 ET, 178.01 MPH
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Notes: Paul was the tenth alternate at NHRA Gainesville (times unavailable). At Columbus for the NHRA Springnationals, his 6.37 (speed unavailable) was the first alternate. Shortly after that, he was at Bristol for the IHRA Springnationals. He qualified #7 in the eight-car field, but his 6.61 in the opening round lost to Kenny Bernstein's 6.34. Paul was the 12th alternate at NHRA Indy at 6.37/233.76. That was his last NHRA national event of the season. The listed 6.08 at 237.46 is considerably faster than his other national event times this year. We need to validate. Michael Beach photo from Martin, MI, 1979.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, January 22, 2022, 02:53:08 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Draglist Archives, Need Photographer Paul Smith (M) from Boynton Beach, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 222 ) 1979 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 2
"The Entertainer" Owned by Lemaster Bros. from Boynton Beach, Florida USA Crew Chief: Lemaster Bros.
'76 Chevrolet Vega by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Milodon Hemi by Paul Smith with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1979 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.954 ET, 247.93 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.920 ET, 193.96 MPH   
1979 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.440 ET, 221.13 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.200 ET, 192.00 MPH
1979 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.940 ET, 205.20 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.530 ET, 178.01 MPH
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, August 24, 2025, 05:34:43 PM by John Murnan II.
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AAFCC Handout Paul Smith (M) from Arlington, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 417 ) 1980 - Category: ALKYFC, Type: CN, Class: TA/FC, Div: 4
"Mighty Mouse" Owned by Paul Smith from Dallas, Texas USA Crew Chief: Paul Smith
'73 Ford Mustang by Woody Gilmore | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol Donovan Hemi by Paul Smith with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1980 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
1980 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.470 ET, 216.34 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1980 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.030 ET, 199.55 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1980 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.590 ET, 184.83 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: We need the best times for this year. The car was the Ussery & England, then sold to Rik Crews, then to Smith.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, November 22, 2020, 02:04:33 PM by Danny White.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Paul Smith (M) from Boynton Beach, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 222 ) 1980 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 2
"The Entertainer" Owned by Paul Smith from Boynton Beach, Florida USA Crew Chief: Paul Smith
'78 Pontiac Trans Am by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi by Paul Smith with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.962 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 215.00 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: 5.350 at Green Valley TX Late 1980    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 00.98, MPH 12.50    Entry is 1.10684 times average ET and 0.94364 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 00.85, MPH 00.00 Entry is 1.27381 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1980 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.855 ET, 247.93 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.920 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1980 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.290 ET, 227.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.200 ET, 0.00 MPH
1980 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.790 ET, 211.06 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.530 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Smith was driving the "Entertainer" late in the year at Green Valley Raceway in a best-of-three match against Bogie Kell's AA/DA. Paul got out of shape in their first race and shut off, but he returned to run a 5.35 on the 1/8 mile to win the second race. The race ended in a draw as the two never ran the third race.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, June 30, 2022, 11:37:19 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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© Allen Tracy Paul Smith (M) from Boynton Beach, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 222 ) 1980 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"The Sting" Owned by Larry Coogle from Otterbein, Indiana USA Crew Chief: Paul Smith
'80 Pontiac Trans Am by Murf McKinney | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi by Larry Coogle with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.021 at NHRA Baton Rouge LA 5/80         1/4 Mile MPH: 238.09 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/16/80
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 80.91, MPH 75.51    Entry is 0.95723 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
1980 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.855 ET, 247.93 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.920 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1980 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.290 ET, 227.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.200 ET, 0.00 MPH
1980 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.790 ET, 211.06 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.530 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Ran 6.12/234.37 at NHRA Indianapolis 9/80 | Smith had one of his best seasons ever behind the wheel of Larry Coogle's Firebird. At the NHRA Gatornationals, he qualified #3 with a 6.06/238.09. A 6.11/229.59 beat a crossed-up Ed McCulloch in the first round. In the second round, he smoked the tires and lost to Dale Pulde. The following week (March 23), Paul was at Darlington for the IHRA Winternationals. There, a 6.31/230.76 qualified #1 in the eight-car show. Unfortunately, he lost to Pulde in the first round. He won the NHRA Division 2 Opener at Warner Robins in April, stopping Billy Meyer, who broke in the final with a 7.05/217.91 (Top Speed). On April 27, Smith was at Baton Rouge for the NHRA Cajun Nationals. It was an eight-car field that was tough to crack into, as Don Prudhomme, Raymond Beadle, and Dale Pulde, among others, failed to do. But sitting in the top qualifying spot was the "Sting's" track record 6.02 at 238.09. Smith made it to the final by beating a tire-smoking, shutting off Kenny Bernstein with a 6.16/234. In the semifinals, his 6.22 beat Ron Colson in the "Hawaiian." That put him in the final against Meyer. Paul had problems and shut down to an 8.21/108.00, which lost to Billy's 6.66/215. At the rain-postponed IHRA Springnationals, Smith didn't have a very good outing. He qualified last in the eight-car field and a 6.37 in the first round, lost to Roy Harris' 6.30. He won the NHRA Divisional race at Gulfport International on June 1 with a best reported run of 6.56/218.44, and a week later, he was at National Trail for the NHRA Springnationals. A 6.19/230.76 qualified #7. He lost to alternate John Collins in the first round. Paul was at Milan Dragway in July for the IHRA Northern Nationals, where he qualified #3 in the eight-car field with a 6.19. He lost to eventual winner Meyer in the first round. Paul won the IHRA Summernationals at Bristol. He qualified #2 with a 6.23/234.37 just behind Meyer's 6.20/221. These two would work their way to the final. Smith started by running 6.48 over Mike Mitchell, and in the semifinals, his 6.42 beat Beadle, who was driving the new Omni-bodied "Blue Max." In the final, Smith's 6.55/221.13 got him and victory over Meyer's 6.65/227. At the NHRA Division 3 race at Beech Bend, Paul's 6.47/226.70 in the first round, lost to eventual winner Dale Armstrong's 6.21/227. At the PHR Championships, Smith failed to qualify with a 6.37 (third alternate) best. He also lost early at the US 131 Funny Car Nationals in August, where Tom McEwen beat him. Smith was disappointed at Indianapolis, where his best of 6.12/234.37 failed to qualify for the NHRA US Nationals. Photo from 1980 Pop Rods, US 131, Martin, MI.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, August 18, 2025, 07:06:38 PM by Julian Roberts. Approved by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Paul Smith (M) from Boynton Beach, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 222 ) 1980 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 2
"LeMaster Bros." Owned by LeMaster Bros. from Florida USA Crew Chief: LeMaster Bros.
Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi by Paul Smith with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1980 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
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: Paul and the LeMaster Bros. later teamed on the Entertainer funny cars. Paul got his Top Fuel drivers license in November at the Snowbird National Open. The eight-car field was too short and Smith qualified #3 with a 7.53/146. In the first round, he was shut off on the line with a fuel leak.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, 01:31:57 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Alden Swinford Paul Smith (M) from Arlington, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 417 ) 1981 - Category: ALKYFC, Type: CN, Class: TA/FC, Div: 4
"Saturday Night Fever" Owned by Mickey Winters & Paul Smith from Dallas, Texas USA Crew Chief: Mickey Winters
'78 Chevrolet Corvette by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol Keith Black Hemi by Mickey Winters with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.030 at NHRA D4 Baton Rouge LA 3/22/81         1/4 Mile MPH: 194.38 at 1981
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 37.26, MPH 29.62    Entry is 1.01884 times average ET and 0.97190 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: 6.440 ET, 217.39 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1981 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.900 ET, 200.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1981 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.400 ET, 186.49 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Jack Robbins built the car, but sold it to Mickey Winters. Paul drove the car at the second NHRA Division 4 race at State Capitol Dragway on March 22. Only four cars showed and his 7.03/191.89 qualified #1. Another 7.03 in the first round, lost to eventual winner Gary Southern who set Low ET in beating him with a 6.99.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, November 22, 2020, 02:05:05 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Photog Web 		Paul Smith (M) from Boynton Beach, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 222 / 10) 1981 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 2
"The Entertainer" Owned by Paul Smith, Array, LeMaster from Boynton Beach, Florida USA Crew Chief: Paul Smith
'81 Pontiac Phoenix by S&R Race Cars (Steve Plueger & Richard Conklin) | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi by Paul Smith with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.090 at IHRA Bristol TN 9/13/81         1/4 Mile MPH: 240.64 at Englishtown NJ 7/19/81
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 68.75, MPH 77.36    Entry is 0.97596 times average ET and 1.04549 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: 5.840 ET, 249.30 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1981 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.240 ET, 230.17 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1981 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.740 ET, 213.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Paul's season started with this car late in April at Atlanta for the NHRA Southern Nationals. It was only an eight-car field and Smith's 6.13 qualified #6. Unfortunately, he had problems in the first round, and shut down against eventual winner Tripp Shumake in Johnny Loper's Arrow. He also qualified #6 at Rockingham's eight-car show for the IHRA Pro-Am Championships. Sadly, he once again had problems and shut down on the line in the first round, against Kenny Bernstein. Two weeks later (May 17), he was at Bristol for the IHRA Springnationals. A 6.31 qualified on the "bump"(#8). An opening round 6.30 beat Shirl Greer's 6.47 in Larry Coogle's "Sting." In the semifinals, he lost to a quick-leaving Billy Meyer whose 6.48 beat Smith's slightly quicker 6.45. He was at Englishtown for the Night of Thrills race. All ten Funny Cars made two passes with the two lowest ETs meeting in the final. Paul’s times were not good enough to make the final as a first-round 6.43/226 lost to eventual winner Frank Hawley's 6.08/234 in the "Chi-Town Hustler" and a 7.08/137.82 in his second race lost to John Speelman's 6.55/207. He was back at Englishtown in July for the NHRA Summernationals. A 6.10/240.64 qualified #9. Problem was, he hurt some parts on the pass. He ordered new parts to be sent by overnight express. Paul took $4,800 cash to pay for the parts, but he was robbed by two gunmen who stole the money. His first-round opponent, low qualifier Bernstein, loaned the team the parts they needed for their first-round race. In their race, Bernstein’s 6.08/238 beat Paul's 6.17/231.36. Shortly after that, Smith was at Atlanta for a four-car show, but there a first-round 6.53/205 lost to Dale Pulde's 6.33/230. On July 26, he was at Atlanta again for the NHRA Eastern Regional race. He qualified #6 in the eight-car field with a 6.42/229.59. But more bad luck stepped in when his 'chute released in the first round, against Roy Harris. Early in August, he stopped off at Bristol for the IHRA Summernationals. He qualified #7 and an opening round 6.50 upset Bernstein at 6.70. But even in winning, his luck was not good as the car broke and he was unable to return in the semifinals so Bernstein was reinstated. Pontiac version of the Chevy Citation body. Former Billy Meyer Hawaiian Tropic Citation.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, September 5, 2022, 10:47:37 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.

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