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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Gerry Thalacker (M) from Charlotte, North Carolina USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 299 ) 1994 - Category: ALKYFC, Type: CN, Class: TA/FC, Div: 2
"Gerry Thalacker" Owned by Gerry Thalacker from Charlotte, North Carolina USA Crew Chief: Gerry Thalacker
'94 Oldsmobile Achieva by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol 526 Keith Black Hemi 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: 4.320 at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: 168.19 at Unknown
Entry's 1994 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 00.98, MPH 08.62 Entry is 1.11054 times average ET and 0.93396 times average MPH
1994 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.697 ET, 246.77 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.860 ET, 189.56 MPH   
1994 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.211 ET, 225.28 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.890 ET, 180.08 MPH
1994 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.711 ET, 208.50 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.220 ET, 166.00 MPH
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Notes: Original pre-Internet draglist entry. Listed times from The Drag Racing List, Winter 94/95, Volume 6, Number 3.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, 07:57:38 AM by Danny White.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Gerry Thalacker (M) from Charlotte, North Carolina USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 299 ) 1995 - Category: ALKYFC, Type: CN, Class: TA/FC, Div: 2
"Gerry Thalacker" Owned by Gerry Thalacker from Charlotte, North Carolina USA Crew Chief: Gerry Thalacker
'95 Oldsmobile Achieva by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol 526 Keith Black Hemi with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.376 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 223.49 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 1995 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 33.83, MPH 44.77    Entry is 1.02657 times average ET and 0.99205 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
1995 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.697 ET, 250.34 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.860 ET, 189.56 MPH   
1995 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.211 ET, 225.28 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.890 ET, 180.08 MPH
1995 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.711 ET, 208.50 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.220 ET, 166.00 MPH
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No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Unknown, Last updated Unknown
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Gerry Thalacker (M) from Charlotte, North Carolina USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 299 ) 1996 - Category: ALKYFC, Type: CN, Class: TA/FC, Div: 2
"Thalacker Racing" Owned by Gerry Thalacker from Charlotte, North Carolina USA Crew Chief: Gerry Thalacker
'94 Oldsmobile Achieva by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol 526 Keith Black Hemi with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.140 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 224.27 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 1996 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 53.56, MPH 41.16    Entry is 0.99385 times average ET and 0.98567 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
1996 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.645 ET, 255.89 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.860 ET, 189.56 MPH   
1996 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.178 ET, 227.53 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.890 ET, 180.08 MPH
1996 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.711 ET, 209.46 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.220 ET, 166.00 MPH
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Notes: Original pre-Internet draglist entry.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Friday, October 10, 2025, 12:20:52 AM by Super Crew.
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© Rick Howard Gerry Thalacker (M) from Charlotte, North Carolina USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 299 ) 1997 - Category: ALKYFC, Type: CN, Class: TA/FC, Div: 2
"Auto Maxx Racing" Owned by Gerry Thalacker from Charlotte, North Carolina USA Crew Chief: Gerry Thalacker
'96 Pontiac Firebird by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol 526 Keith Black Hemi with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.053 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 229.56 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: 4.321 at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: 188.00 at Unknown
Entry's 1997 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 61.21, MPH 52.51    Entry is 0.98088 times average ET and 1.00653 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 00.98, MPH 71.37 Entry is 1.11080 times average ET and 1.04397 times average MPH
1997 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.645 ET, 257.80 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.745 ET, 198.60 MPH   
1997 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.171 ET, 228.07 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.890 ET, 180.08 MPH
1997 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.697 ET, 210.16 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.220 ET, 166.00 MPH
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Notes: 1997 IHRA Northern Nats, Stanton, MI. Qualified 7th at 6.15/228.07. Lost to Rudy McAdams holeshot win in Round 1. McAdams 6.26/223 beat a 6.21/227. (Thalacker in near lane in photo, McAdams in far lane).
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Friday, September 16, 2011, 12:12:14 PM by Rick Howard. Approved by Danny White.
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© Rick Howard Gerry Thalacker (M) from Charlotte, North Carolina USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 299 / 9) 1998 - Category: ALKYFC, Type: CN, Class: TA/FC, Div: 2
"Pontron Electric Controls" Owned by Gerry Thackler from Charlotte, North Carolina USA Crew Chief: Gerry Thackler
'98 Pontiac Firebird by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol 526 Keith Black Hemi with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.040 at IHRA Stanton MI 8/01/98         1/4 Mile MPH: 231.68 at IHRA Stanton MI 8/01/98
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 1998 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 57.45, MPH 55.47    Entry is 0.98774 times average ET and 1.01405 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
1998 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.612 ET, 257.80 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.745 ET, 198.60 MPH   
1998 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.115 ET, 228.47 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.890 ET, 180.08 MPH
1998 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.618 ET, 211.11 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.220 ET, 166.00 MPH
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Notes: 1998 IHRA Northern Nats, Stanton, MI. Qualified 7th at 6.04/231.68. Lost to Jim Lape in Round 1. 6.13/227 to 6.47/226.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, July 9, 2022, 10:51:30 PM by Rick Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Gerry Thalacker (M) from Charlotte, North Carolina USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 299 ) 1999 - Category: ALKYFC, Type: CN, Class: TA/FC, Div: 2
"Pantron Electric Controls" Owned by Gerry Thackler from Charlotte, North Carolina USA Crew Chief: Gerry Thackler
'98 Pontiac Firebird by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol 526 Keith Black Hemi with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.040 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 1999 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 54.18, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.99293 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
1999 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.569 ET, 258.12 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.745 ET, 198.60 MPH   
1999 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.083 ET, 231.24 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.890 ET, 180.08 MPH
1999 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.597 ET, 213.22 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.220 ET, 166.00 MPH
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, February 17, 2007, 07:09:32 PM by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Gerry Thalacker (M) from Charlotte, North Carolina USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 299 ) 2000 - Category: ALKYFC, Type: CN, Class: TA/FC, Div: 2
"Pantron Electric Controls" Owned by Gerry Thackler from Charlotte, North Carolina USA Crew Chief: Gerry Thackler
'98 Pontiac Firebird by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol 526 Keith Black Hemi 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 2000 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
2000 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.549 ET, 260.81 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.745 ET, 206.00 MPH   
2000 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.038 ET, 235.19 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.890 ET, 180.08 MPH
2000 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.538 ET, 217.20 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.220 ET, 166.00 MPH
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, February 17, 2007, 07:12:10 PM by Super Crew.
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Tim Pratt Gerry Thalacker (M) from Charlotte, North Carolina USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 299 ) 2001 - Category: ALKYFC, Type: CN, Class: TA/FC, Div: 2
"Mike's Hard Lemonade" Owned by Gerry Thackler from Charlotte, North Carolina USA Crew Chief: Gerry Thackler
'98 Pontiac Firebird by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol 526 Keith Black Hemi 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 2001 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
2001 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.549 ET, 260.81 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.745 ET, 206.00 MPH   
2001 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.038 ET, 235.19 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.890 ET, 180.08 MPH
2001 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.538 ET, 217.20 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.220 ET, 166.00 MPH
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, February 17, 2007, 07:12:45 PM by Danny White.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Jason Thames (M) from McComb, Mississippi USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 1988 ) 2014 - Category: PROSTREET, Type: QN, Class: Drag Radial, Div: 4
"The Tinman" Owned by Jason Thames from McComb, Mississippi USA Crew Chief: Jason Thames
Ford Mustang by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Turbocharged Alcohol Ford 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: 4.428 at Holly Springs Motorsports Park 10/14    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 30.27, MPH 00.00 Entry is 1.04385 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
2014 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.730 ET, 261.27 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.780 ET, 211.66 MPH   
2014 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.359 ET, 228.46 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.242 ET, 189.00 MPH
2014 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.882 ET, 211.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.704 ET, 170.44 MPH
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Thursday, February 26, 2015, 10:40:09 PM by Danny White.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Jason Thames (M) from McComb, Mississippi USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 1988 ) 2015 - Category: PROSTREET, Type: QN, Class: Pro Street, Div: 4
"The Tinman" Owned by Jason Thames from McComb, Mississippi USA Crew Chief: Jason Thames
Chevrolet Corvette by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Nitrous-Carbureted Gas Chevrolet with automatic transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 2015 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
2015 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.730 ET, 261.27 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.780 ET, 211.66 MPH   
2015 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.359 ET, 228.46 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.242 ET, 189.00 MPH
2015 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.882 ET, 211.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.704 ET, 170.44 MPH
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Notes: Street Outlaws New Orleans
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, June 25, 2017, 11:14:18 AM by Danny White.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Jason Thames (M) from McComb, Mississippi USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 1988 ) 2016 - Category: PROSTREET, Type: QN, Class: Pro Street, Div: 4
"The Tinman" Owned by Jason Thames from McComb, Mississippi USA Crew Chief: Jason Thames
Chevrolet Corvette by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Nitrous-Carbureted Gas 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 2016 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
2016 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.730 ET, 261.27 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.751 ET, 212.26 MPH   
2016 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.359 ET, 228.46 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.242 ET, 189.00 MPH
2016 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.882 ET, 211.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.704 ET, 170.44 MPH
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, June 25, 2017, 11:15:15 AM by Danny White.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Didier Thamie (M) from France   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1993 - Category: WHEELIE, Type: WE, Class: Wheelstander, Div: 9
"Odyssey Kolors" Owned by Didier Thamie from France Crew Chief: Didier Thamie
'93 Escape by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol 454 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 1993 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
1993 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.930 ET, 168.03 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 109.04 MPH   
1993 Average: 1/4 Mile: 9.800 ET, 145.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 103.59 MPH
1993 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 10.670 ET, 133.33 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 98.83 MPH
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Notes: French pickup.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, June 6, 2013, 09:04:31 PM by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Bryan Thancher (M) from Corona, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 7444 ) 1981 - Category: SPORTSMAN, Type: HN, Class: A/G, Div: 7
"Bryan Thancher" Owned by Bryan Thancher from Corona, California USA Crew Chief: Bryan Thancher
'77 Chevrolet Vega by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Gas 427 Chevrolet with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1981 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
1981 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.845 ET, 182.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.779 ET, 143.99 MPH   
1981 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.852 ET, 153.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.018 ET, 136.79 MPH
1981 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.859 ET, 137.77 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.348 ET, 128.35 MPH
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, June 18, 2022, 11:00:45 PM by Danny White.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Richard Tharp (M) from Dallas, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 441 ) 1965 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 4
"The Shark" Owned by Neal, Austin & Tharp from Dallas, Texas USA Crew Chief: Neal, Austin & Tharp
Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.840 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 196.92 at Amarillo TX 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 54.54, MPH 50.91    Entry is 0.99178 times average ET and 1.00214 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1965 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.190 ET, 219.50 MPH    1000 Ft. 6.420 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.560 ET, 149.69 MPH   
1965 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.905 ET, 196.50 MPH 1000 Ft. 6.780 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.838 ET, 142.21 MPH
1965 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.601 ET, 180.20 MPH 1000 Ft. 7.200 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.168 ET, 134.60 MPH
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Friday, June 14, 2019, 05:02:35 PM by Mike Gagnon.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Richard Tharp (M) from Dallas, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 441 ) 1965 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 4
"Buddy Benedict" Owned by Buddy Benedict from Dallas, Texas USA Crew Chief: Buddy Benedict
Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 8.590 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 01.77, MPH 00.00    Entry is 1.08665 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: Engine type unknown
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, December 30, 2012, 10:03:00 AM by Danny White.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Richard Tharp (M) from Dallas, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 441 ) 1966 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 4
"Blue Dart" Owned by Busch & Payne from Dallas, Texas USA Crew Chief: Busch & Payne
Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.560 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 192.30 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1966 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 58.22, MPH 17.42    Entry is 0.98438 times average ET and 0.94228 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, 204.08 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, 186.37 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Wednesday, June 10, 2009, 10:55:51 PM by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Richard Tharp (M) from Dallas, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 441 ) 1966 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 4
"Texas Whips" Owned by Carroll Brothers from Irving, Texas USA Crew Chief: Bones Carroll
Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi by Bones Carroll with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.750 at Amarillo TX 10/16/66         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1966 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 45.30, MPH 00.00    Entry is 1.00911 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1966 Records: 1/4 Mile: 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, 204.08 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, 186.37 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Submitted by Ron Howard, Last updated on Monday, November 9, 2020, 03:23:01 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Richard Tharp (M) from Dallas, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 441 ) 1967 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 4
"Blue Dart" Owned by Busch & Payne from Dallas, Texas USA Crew Chief: Busch & Payne
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 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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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, January 10, 2008, 10:40:01 PM by Super Crew.
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Chuck Conway Richard Tharp (M) from Dallas, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 441 ) 1967 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 4
"Carroll Bros." Owned by Carroll Bros. from Irving, Texas USA Crew Chief: Bones Carroll
Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi by Bones Carroll with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.130 at NHRA Tulsa OK 10/67         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 63.56, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.97805 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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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, June 7, 2021, 10:53:42 PM by Danny White.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Richard Tharp (M) from Dallas, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 441 ) 1968 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7
"Addict" Owned by Rocky Childs & jim Albert from Van Nuys, California USA Crew Chief: Rocky Childs
'68 Dragster by Don Tuttle - CCE | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 400 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1968 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1968 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.400 ET, 236.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 5.723 ET, 226.58 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.660 ET, 174.00 MPH   
1968 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.060 ET, 218.96 MPH 1000 Ft. 6.440 ET, 196.76 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.160 ET, 160.70 MPH
1968 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.720 ET, 200.24 MPH 1000 Ft. 7.157 ET, 177.05 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.633 ET, 146.50 MPH
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Wednesday, August 8, 2012, 11:39:05 PM by Super Crew.
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Ed Kilburg Richard Tharp (M) from Dallas, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 441 ) 1969 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 4
"Carroll Bros. & Bucher" Owned by Carroll Bros. & Bucher from Irving, Texas USA Crew Chief: Bones Carroll
Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi by Bones Carroll with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 6.730 at Baton Rouge LA 11/69         1/4 Mile MPH: 212.26 at Dallas TX 10/26/69
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 71.05, MPH 30.17    Entry is 0.96557 times average ET and 0.96940 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1969 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.400 ET, 238.15 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.660 ET, 174.00 MPH   
1969 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.970 ET, 218.96 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.030 ET, 160.70 MPH
1969 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.540 ET, 202.41 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.400 ET, 149.69 MPH
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Notes: AKA Texas Whips. Photo from 1969 World Finals, Dallas TX.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, November 9, 2020, 03:22:22 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Richard Tharp (M) from Dallas, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1969 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7
"Addict" Owned by Rocky Childs & Jim Albert from Van Nuys, California USA Crew Chief: Rocky Childs
'68 Dragster by Don Tuttle - CCE | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 400 1957 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 6.980 at LaPlace LA 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 49.14, MPH 00.00    Entry is 1.00143 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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Notes: Tharp was driving the "Addict" at Oklahoma City for a Pro Fuel Circuit race on May 10. Twenty-five cars attempted to qualify for the eight-car show. Tharp made the field and in the first round, his 7.49 beat Larry Brown, but in the semifinals he lost to Jim Nicoll.
Submitted by Mike Gagnon, Last updated on Sunday, August 22, 2021, 02:45:32 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Draglist Archives, Photographer Needed Richard Tharp (M) from Dallas, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 441 ) 1970 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4
"Blue Max" Owned by Harry Schmidt from Dallas, Texas USA Crew Chief: Harry Schmidt
'70 Ford Mustang by Don Hardy | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi by Ramchargers with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.830 at Orange County CA 12/05/70         1/4 Mile MPH: 216.34 at Orange County CA 12/05/70
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1970 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 92.21, MPH 94.68    Entry is 0.92297 times average ET and 1.08900 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: On November 1, Richard was at Amarillo to get his Funny Car license. Jake Johnston was there driving the "Blue Max" and it was in this car that Tharp made his licensing runs. At the NHRA Supernationals on November 22 at Ontario Motor Speedway, Richard was the new driver behind the wheel of the "Blue Max." He qualified #9 with a 7.19 and in the first round, was up against low qualifier Don Prudhomme. Tharp was up for the task, running a 6.96 over the "Snake" who had transmission problems. In round two, he beat Rich Siroonian's 7.16 in John Mazmanian's car with a 7.12. Unfortunately, in the semifinals, a steering link broke and he had to shut off giving Larry Arnold a free ride into the final. He won the OCIR final race of '70 on December 5. It was an eight-car show and Tharp dominated. A first-round 6.94/210 beat Stan Shiroma while in the semifinals, his Low ET shot of 6.83/216.34 beat Bobby Rowe in the "Super Duster." In the final, a 6.91/216.94 snagged him his first Funny Car victory. He ended his season at Irwindale on December 12 for the Toys for Tots race. He qualified #3 in the eight-car field with a 7.31, but he shut off in his first-round race against Dale Pulde. | Tharp's best NHRA time was 6.966.
Submitted by Ron Howard, Last updated on Friday, May 23, 2025, 12:33:10 AM by John Murnan II. Approved by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Richard Tharp (M) from Dallas, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 441 / 41) 1970 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 4
"Creitz & Donovan" Owned by Bob Creitz & Ed Donovan from Tulsa, Oklahoma USA Crew Chief: Bob Creitz
'68 Dragster by Don Long | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi by Bob Creitz with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 6.620 at Long Beach CA 3/70         1/4 Mile MPH: 223.88 at AHRA Bristol TN 8/70
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1970 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 76.59, MPH 62.82    Entry is 0.96361 times average ET and 1.02247 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1970 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.400 ET, 238.15 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.660 ET, 174.00 MPH   
1970 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.870 ET, 218.96 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.030 ET, 160.70 MPH
1970 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.370 ET, 204.11 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.400 ET, 149.69 MPH
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Notes: Tharp was at Beeline for the AHRA Winternationals, driving for Bob Creitz. Dave Babler fouled against him in the first round, and Tharp advanced with a 7.88. In the second round, it was Tharp who fouled, wasting a 6.86 against Dave Chenevert. The team failed to qualify at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals. Richard qualified for the third OCIR All-Pro race but had problems in the opening round and shut off early against eventual winner Gary Cochran. The team did not race at the Bakersfield March Meet, choosing to run at Lions instead for the second AHRA Grand American race. Both events were run on March 8. It turned out to be a wise move. Tharp won his opening round race with a 6.62 and then made two easy passes, an "odd-lot" solo in round two, and he shut off early in the semifinals when Jimmy King fouled against him. This famous race had Don Garlits' two-speed transmission explode in the final and rip the dragster in half. That explosion happened while racing Tharp in the final. Richard took the victory with a 6.65/223, but few noticed as everyone was looking at the remains of Garlits' car and hoping that he was alright. He lost half his foot, but otherwise, he was ok. Meanwhile, Tharp went to Dallas International the following weekend(March 15) for a best-of-three-match race against Bennie Osborn. Richard won the first two rounds to sew up the match with times of 7.08/200.44 and 7.01/205.94. They still decided to have a third race, and this time, Tharp fouled away a 6.79/217.91. In April, he was at LaPlace for its Spring Drag Festival. It was an eight-car field, and his 6.92 qualified #5. He faced a low qualifier, Chip Woodall, in the first round, and both ended up smoking the tires. Woodall recovered first, and his 7.15/169 beat Tharp's 7.83/132.54. It was then off to Rockingham for the AHRA Pro-Am Championships. Duane Ong fouled against him in the first round, but Tharp lost in round two. On May 17, the team was at Frontier International for the fourth AHRA Grand American race. The Creitz and Donovan team was one of the eight "seeded" cars on tour, and Tharp's 7.09 qualified #4 among this group. An opening round 7.08/209.79 beat Bob Bofysil's 7.34, but in the second round, his 7.04/216.86 lost to King's 6.97/217. Another win came at Bristol on June 7 for the AHRA Springnationals. Tharp beat Jim Harnsberger in the first round with a 6.90. A second-round 7.07/212.76 stopped a tire-smoking, Chris Karamesines, and he got an easy solo in the semifinal when Jim Nicoll blew his engine on the line. He faced surprise finalist Ed Careccia, and Tharp's 6.76/222.22 easily overtook Ed's off-pace 7.48. He was at Dallas International for the NHRA Springnationals on June 14. He beat Vern Anderson in round one before fouling against Don Moody in round two. Laplace held a Top Fuel vs. Funny Car race on June 21 that saw the FCs get a half-second handicap. The mph clocks were out for this event. In Richard's first race, he fouled away a 7.05 in a loss to Dick Harrell's 7.69. He also fouled against Tom McEwen in the second race that had Tharp's 7.12 lose to the Duster's 7.41. He won his last race, running a 7.04 to beat Karamesines 'Cuda. The team was back at Dallas International in July for an eight-car show. Tharp's 6.91 qualified #4, and in the first round, his competition, Dale Emery, fouled. He and Eddie Taylor had a good, close race in the semifinals that saw Taylor's 6.88/213 beat his 6.88/218.97. On August 2, the team was at Epping for the AHRA Grand American race. Tharp ran 6.71/222.22 (Top Speed) in the opening round and 6.75/209.75 in round two over Don Cook. In the semifinal, his 6.78/218 lost to eventual winner Jim Nicoll's 6.72. They were at Martin, Michigan, for the PHR Championships the following weekend. Tharp was running strong again, easily winning his first two races. A 6.76/211.26 advanced over Jim Lutz, who broke in the semifinal. He faced Gary Biggins in the final, and Tharp fouled, giving the win to Biggins at 6.98. At the end of August, he was at Bristol for the eighth AHRA Grand American race. In the opening round, he and his opponent, Preston Davis, smoked the tires, but Tharp's 7.70 won over Davis' 8.94. In round his, his 6.76/223.88 fell to Jimmy King's 6.78/223. | Best NHRA national event times were 6.696/217.39. We need to confirm they were in this car (We are not sure what NHRA event he ran the 6.69/217, but it was not Pomona as Low ET there was 6.74, and Tharp failed to qualify. The team did not compete at Indy that had a 6.73 "bump.")
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, March 4, 2024, 12:34:15 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Ed Kilburg Richard Tharp (M) from Dallas, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 441 ) 1970 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 4
"Carroll Bros. & Bucher" Owned by Carroll Bros. & Bucher from Irving, Texas USA Crew Chief: Bones Carroll
Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi by Bones Carroll 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 1970 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
1970 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.400 ET, 238.15 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.660 ET, 174.00 MPH   
1970 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.870 ET, 218.96 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.030 ET, 160.70 MPH
1970 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.370 ET, 204.11 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.400 ET, 149.69 MPH
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Notes: Mike Gagnon info.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Monday, November 9, 2020, 03:21:13 PM by Danny White.
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Courtesy Phil Burgess, NHRA
Photog Web 		Richard Tharp (M) from Dallas, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 441 ) 1971 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4
"Blue Max" Owned by Harry Schmidt from Dallas, Texas USA Crew Chief: Harry Schmidt
'70 Ford Mustang by Don Hardy | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi by Ramchargers with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.810 at Dallas TX 3/71         1/4 Mile MPH: 218.97 at Dallas TX 3/71
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 67.00, MPH 78.46    Entry is 0.97564 times average ET and 1.05274 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1971 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.480 ET, 227.27 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.520 ET, 173.00 MPH   
1971 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.980 ET, 208.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.780 ET, 161.29 MPH
1971 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.480 ET, 194.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.110 ET, 150.87 MPH
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Notes: Only weighed 1700 lbs. This is the '70 Don Hardy car Jake Johnson drove to victory at the '70 OCIR Manufacturer's Meet, running a 6.72 Low ET. In '71, Jake moved to Gene Snow's two-car team. Richard Tharp began driving for Harry Schmidt in this car. The Buttera car came later in '71. The photo is from Lions. This was not the car that qualified on the bump at Indy; that was the new Buttera car. | This team sure did a lot of touring in '71. They were a top draw, and track promoters paid big to feature the "Blue Max." On January 10, Tharp was at Lions for the AHRA Grand American race. Over 30 cars attempted to make the sixteen-car field, and the "Blue Max" ran a 6.96 to qualify. In the first round, he improved to a 6.86/216.86 while beating Dale Pulde. In round two, he ran an even better 6.84/215.82 but lost to Jim Dunn's 6.74/191. At Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, he qualified #3 with a 7.116/205.94, but in the first round, he smoked the tires and lost to Leroy Goldstein in the "Ramchargers" Challenger, 7.16/208 to 7.75/155.70. The next stop was at Southeastern's 900-foot track for its Spring Funny Car Championships. All eight-cars ran two rounds with the winner being based on a points system. The track record going into this race was a 5.66 by Bobby Wood. Tharp reset that down to 5.49. He didn't reach the final as eventual winner "Jungle Jim" Liberman, who was driving the "Chi-Town Hustler" at this event, beat him with a holeshot 5.78 that stopped the "Max's" 5.74. They then went to Southland Dragway for a four-car round-robin show. Tharp faced the brand new cars of Leonard Hughes and Gene Snow. The other car there was Kelly Chadwick's Chevy-powered Camaro. Tharp faced Hughes for his first race, but the Mustang broke a rear end, and Hughes soloed for the win. The "Blue Max" crew changed out the rear end, came back out to make a test run, and ran a track record 7.08 at 194.38. Tharp turned around and got the mph portion of the record as well when on his next run he ran 7.15/209.94 to beat a wheelstanding Hughes. Gene Snow took away some of the glory by running the track's first "six" in the next round. In March, the "Blue Max" crew towed into Dallas for a sixteen-car Top Fuel race. Tharp was not afraid to take on the dragsters with his Funny Car at he qualified #7 with a 6.87/209.30. He ran even quicker in the first round, when his 6.81/214.28 beat Kenny Bernstein's 7.50/205 in Ronnie Wright's car. His 7.00/218.97 lost to Bob Gibson's 7.01/218 in Ray Godman's cad in the second round. The team did not race at Bakersfield or the NHRA Gatornationals. On March 28, Tharp was at the Amarillo Opener. It was another four-car, round-robin race. They seemed to be down on power here as his best runs were a pair of 7.22s while Snow grabbed the track record with a 6.92. On April 18, they were at Rockingham for the IHRA Pro-Am Championships. It was a rough day for the team. Tharp set Low ET in qualifying #1 with a 6.88. He beat Shirl Greer in the opening round, and in round two, he blew an engine but still advanced when Bruce Larson fouled. The team changed motors for their semifinal race with Butch Maas in the "Hawaiian." Unfortunately, in that race, they lost another rear end. Union Grove held its Manufacturers Meet on May 2 and Tharp won over the sixteen-car field. Shortly after that, he faced former "Max" driver Jake Johnston in a best-of-three-match race at Edgewater. Jake won two straight, resetting the track record as well. The two would meet again soon after at Maple Grove with Jake winning that one as well. At least this time it was closer. Tharp overpowered the track in the first race and his 7.41/197.80 lost to Johnston's 6.98/196. In their second race, Jake reset the track ET record with his 6.80/205 beating Tharp, who reset the track's mph record with a 6.91/208.33. In the last race, Tharp laid a holeshot to Johnston that saw his 6.84/207.37 beat the Dodge's quicker 6.81/208. It was ironic that before Tharp's holeshot win at Maple Grove, the two had met in competition six times, and Jake had won all six. Another win came for the team at Martin, Michigan, over an eleven car field. He set a 211.78 track record and, in the final, went up against Pat Minick. The "Chi-Town Hustler's" transmission gave out and Tharp won with a 7.09/202.74. On May 27, Minnesota hosted a four-car event. Tharp beat Terry Hedrick in the first race with a 7.16/179.64 to Terry's 7.84/181. He had a close second race when both he and Maas ran 7.04 (Tharp at 201.79), but the Mustang got the win light. He ran Maas again in his third race, but the "Hawaiian" never finished its run as it sheared a rear axle while Tharp won with a 7.07/207.85. On the Memorial Day Weekend, Martin, Michigan, held an eight-car show that had all cars make three runs. Tharp was there and in his first race, he ran 7.11/205.01 to beat Minick's quicker 7.05/208. In his second race, he lost a close one to Don Prudhomme that saw the "Snake's" 7.13/200 edge his 7.15/198.67 for the win. He also lost his third race to Tom McEwen. At the NHRA Springnationals in Dallas, the dated "Blue Max" qualified #10 with a 6.975/210.77. In the first round, Richard improved to 6.82/213.77 to beat #2 qualifier Prudhomme's 6.92/211. He then lost to Henry Harrison who was driving Mickey Thompson's Mustang in round two, 6.84/214 to 6.94/206.42. A week later (June 20), he was at Bristol for the IHRA Springnationals. Tharp beat Clare Sanders (Chi-Town), Leroy Goldstein (Ramchargers), and Tommy Grove's Ford-powered Mustang, in that order, to reach the final. He faced Don Schumacher, and Tharp's 6.97/207 was good for the runner-up money as Schumacher won with a 6.87/209. Two days later, he was at Miami-Hollywood for a six-car show. He didn't win, but all three of his runs were in the sixes. As mentioned, the team toured a lot. July started with the team running in Canada on the 1st, on the 2nd they were in Wisconsin, it was Michigan on the 3rd, and on the 4th, they were in Minnesota for the afternoon and Iowa that night. On Monday the 5th, they were in South Dakota. The team was able to pick and choose their bookings.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Friday, May 23, 2025, 12:32:24 AM by John Murnan II. Approved by Super Crew.
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© Mark Zajac Richard Tharp (M) from Dallas, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 441 ) 1971 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4
"Blue Max" Owned by Harry Schmidt from Dallas, Texas USA Crew Chief: Harry Schmidt
'71 Ford Mustang by John Buttera | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi by Ramchargers with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.600 at East Haddam CT 1971         1/4 Mile MPH: 216.00 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 87.99, MPH 70.75    Entry is 0.94556 times average ET and 1.03846 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1971 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.480 ET, 227.27 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.520 ET, 173.00 MPH   
1971 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.980 ET, 208.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.780 ET, 161.29 MPH
1971 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.480 ET, 194.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.110 ET, 150.87 MPH
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Notes: This new John Buttera car made its debut at Indy '71, replacing the team's venerable 1970 Don Hardy Mustang. Richard qualified on the bump at 6.889/215.82 and surprised Leroy Goldstein in round one, 6.72/216.00 to 6.93/216.34. He broke against Connie Kalitta in round two. Richard qualified #5 at the Ontario Supernationals at 6.928/207.37. He beat Mart Higginbotham in round one, 7.00/206.89 to 7.22/186. Mike Snively coasted to a 15-second win in round two when the Max broke.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, May 24, 2025, 02:17:30 PM by Mark Zajac. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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© Todd Wingerter, Tom Kasch Collection Richard Tharp (M) from Dallas, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 441 ) 1972 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4
"Blue Max" Owned by Harry Schmidt from Dallas, Texas USA Crew Chief: Harry Schmidt
'71 Ford Mustang by John Buttera | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Ed Pink Hemi by Ed Pink with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.370 at IHRA Dallas TX 6/04/72         1/4 Mile MPH: 227.00 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 1972 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 92.33, MPH 79.77    Entry is 0.93814 times average ET and 1.05936 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: Won IHRA Longhorn Nationals at Dallas International Motor Speedway in early June by defeating Pat Foster. Richard ran 6.37/225.00 against Pat's 6.40/227.27. Came out with flamed paint job later in the year. Ran 6.671/213.27 at Tulsa PRA National Challenge 8/72. | Tharp won the Miami Funny Car race on Jan 9. It was a sixteen-car field and in the final, the "Max" dropped Jerry Jokerst's Firebird. At Beeline for the AHRA Winternationals, almost 40 cars showed for the sixteen spots and Tharp headed the list of qualifiers with a 6.70. In the first round, he set Low ET with a 6.57 beating Jerry Ruth. Unfortunately, he got out of shape in the second round and crossed the centerline while racing Gene Snow. The team did a lot of match racing for a cash guarantee, but when they showed up at the national events, they were a team worth watching. On March 6 they were at Lakeland for the IHRA Winternationals. Harry Schmidt and Tharp woke up to find that someone had "borrowed" their transporter. The police found it in time for the team to race, but a complete engine plus an extra blower and injector were gone. They had to borrow parts to race. After piecing together an engine, Richard goes out and runs a 6.62, good enough for the pole. A first-round 6.81 beat Jake Johnston's 6.87. In round two the "Max" got a solo when Don Schumacher broke a rear end. In the semifinals, a 6.61 (Low ET) beat a crossed up Arnie Behling in the "Ramchargers" Demon. In the final, Tharp grabbed the victory with a 6.86 over Dale Pulde in Mickey Thompson's Pinto.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, February 8, 2020, 09:42:09 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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© Tom West, Replicas West Richard Tharp (M) from Dallas, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 441 ) 1973 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4
"Blue Max" Owned by Harry Schmidt from Dallas, Texas USA Crew Chief: Harry Schmidt
'71 Ford Mustang by John Buttera | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 485 Chrysler Hemi by Ed Pink with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.330 at IHRA Rockingham NC 5/06/73         1/4 Mile MPH: 221.67 at IHRA Rockingham NC 5/06/73
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 83.86, MPH 66.15    Entry is 0.94931 times average ET and 1.03102 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: Also ran 6.50 at Martin. | Tharp was at the AHRA Winternationals in January, but he lost to eventual winner Don Schumacher in the semifinals. He qualified #2 at Miami-Hollywood for the Funny Car Nationals with a 6.75, but failed to make the finals. The team failed to qualify for the NHRA Winternationals, but that was more due to horrendous track conditions. Miami held another Funny Car race late in February Tharp qualified #1 for the eight-car show and then beat Lou Azar in the "Fireball Vega" with a 6.84/205.01. In the semifinals, he had a close race with Ron Colson in the "Chi-Town Hustler.” Richard's 6.71/211.76 nipped Ron's 6.70/213. He faced "Jungle Jim" Liberman in the final, and he ran a strong 6.70/215.82, but it wasn't strong enough to beat JJ's 6.65/216. In March, the "Max" was at Lakeland for the IHRA Winternationals. Richard qualified #1 with a 6.87, but was upset in the first round, by Harlan Thompson's 6.96 to his 7.02. He was back in Miami for another Funny Car race in March where he qualified #4. Tharp lost in the semifinals. The team attended the Hang Ten Funny Car 500 at OCIR, but failed to reach the finals. On April 28 they were at Capitol for an eight-car show. Tharp was one of four cars that ran 6.50s. He made it into the final before losing to Pat Foster driving the Barry Setzer Vega. The following day (April 29), was a bad day for the "Blue Max" team. They were at Atco for a race, but Tharp had an oil line break and spray oil onto the headers. The Mustang body went up in frames. Richard bailed out of the flaming inferno at about 30 mph. He was OK other than a hurt shoulder from jumping from the car. Because of the fire, Tharp showed up at Rockingham on May 6th for the IHRA Pro-Am Championships driving a borrowed Mustang from Billy Meyer. The team used its own engine in the car. He qualified #11 for the show with a 7.63, but in the first round, they shocked everybody with an amazing 6.33 (Low ET) at 211.26 that beat Colson's 6.58/221. In round two he slowed to 6.82/221.67, but it was still enough to beat Kenny Safford in the "Mr. Norm" Charger. Tharp's run came to an end in the semifinals where the Mustang went into a wheelstand and lost to Foster's 6.44/225. He was still using Meyer's car on May 20 when the team showed at Muncie for the IHRA Northern Nationals. Richard qualified #1 with a 6.78 and then beat Danny Miller in the first round. A 6.71/217 got around Safford in round two, but in the semifinals, his 'chute fell off on the line and Foster soloed into the final. In June, Tharp was at York US 30 for a best of three match race against Colson. The "Chi-Town" bunch had problems as they broke a crank in the first race of the match. So, Tharp won the first race with a 7.14 and made two singles with a best of 7.15/203 to win the match. Things didn't go well at Bristol for the IHRA Springnationals where the "Blue Max" failed to qualify. Tharp was at Englishtown for the NHRA Summernationals, but he was there without a car, so he assisted Foster's team who went on to finish runner-up.
Submitted by Gena White, Last updated on Monday, August 23, 2021, 10:11:55 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Handout, Jim White Collection Richard Tharp (M) from Dallas, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 441 ) 1973 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4
"Blue Max/Black Ax" Owned by Harry Schmidt from Dallas, Texas USA Crew Chief: Harry Schmidt
'72 Chevrolet Vega by Pete Bagnard | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 485 Ed Pink Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.640 at Irwindale CA 10/73         1/4 Mile MPH: 214.28 at Irwindale CA 10/73
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 52.81, MPH 47.65    Entry is 0.99580 times average ET and 0.99665 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: Purchased this Vega for use after burning the Blue Max Mustang at Gary, Indiana. | They ran 6.64/214.28 at Irwindale in October of 73 with this Vega. - Dennis Doubleday | former Charlie Therwhanger Hombre.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, May 24, 2025, 02:19:59 PM by Tim Simplot. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Photog Web 		Richard Tharp (M) from Dallas, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 441 ) 1973 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Soapy Sales" Owned by Larry Huff from Santa Clara, California USA Crew Chief: Rich Guasco
'72 Dodge Challenger by Don Long | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 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 1973 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
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: Tharp drove the Blue Max early in the year and then the Pure Hell (where he went 6.481-222.43) and then Huff's Dart, which qualified at 6.494-221.67 at Ontario and went 6.410-226.13 in a first-round win over Twig Ziegler's 6.53-222.77. He lost to Prudhomme in round two, 6.87 to 19.83. But that was the Soapy Sales Dodge Dart, not the Challenger. When did Tharp drive the Challenger in 1973?
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, May 24, 2025, 02:28:58 PM by John Murnan II. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Richard Tharp (M) from Dallas, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 441 ) 1973 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Dyna-Gym" Owned by Larry Huff & Rich Guasco from Santa Clara, California USA Crew Chief: Rich Guasco
'73 Dodge Dart by Don Long | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Ed Pink Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.410 at NHRA Ontario CA 11/18/73         1/4 Mile MPH: 226.13 at NHRA Ontario CA 11/18/73
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 75.85, MPH 76.96    Entry is 0.96131 times average ET and 1.05177 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: Richard Tharp debuted Larry Huff's new Dart at Ontario. He qualified #13 with a 6.494/222.77, and in round one, his 6.410/226.13 beat Twig Zeigler's 6.53/222. He went into a wheelstand that broke the oil pan when it landed in the second round. He shut off to 19.83/32.83 in a loss to Don Prudhomme.
Submitted by Mike Gagnon, Last updated on Saturday, May 24, 2025, 02:22:35 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.

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