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© Mike Ditty Gordie Bonin (M) from Edmonton, Alberta Canada   (Comp Nr/Finish: 606 / 3) 1980 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 6
"Pacemaker Automotive" Owned by Ron Hodgson & Gordon Jenner from Edmonton, Alberta Canada Crew Chief: Jerry Verhuel
'78 Pontiac Firebird by Al Swindahl | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.180 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/02/80         1/4 Mile MPH: 245.23 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/02/80
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 62.64, MPH 93.27    Entry is 0.98251 times average ET and 1.07633 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: AKA 240 Gordie. At the NHRA Winternationals, Bonin set Top Speed in qualifying with a 6.18/245.23 that placed him in thirteenth on the grid. It wouldn't be fair not to mention that the front end was up on that pass, and he drove it through to qualify. Few drivers would have been able to save that run. In the first round, he beat Don Prudhomme with a 6.27/242.58 but failed to get the car stopped and drove the car into the catch net. In round two, he lost to Kosty Ivanof. At the Gatornationals, he qualified #15, and in the first round, he crossed the centerline and lost to Dale Pulde. He won the NHRA Division race at Beeline. In the final, he beat Bob Pickett's 6.42/227 with a 6.22 (Low ET) at 237.46. He also ran 6.18/231 at the US Nationals but failed to qualify on a 6.10 bump!
Submitted by Mike Ditty, Last updated on Saturday, March 12, 2022, 09:47:10 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Gordie Bonin (M) from Edmonton, Alberta Canada   (Comp Nr/Finish: 606 / 3) 1980 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 6
"Pacemaker Automotive" Owned by Ron Hodgson & Gordon Jenner from Edmonton, Alberta Canada Crew Chief: Jerry Verhuel
'80 Pontiac Firebird by Al Swindahl | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
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: 5.855 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: Big wheelstand and big wreck at NHRA Winternats. Went back to older ride for most of 1980 season.
Submitted by Mike Ditty, Last updated on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, 11:41:09 PM by Rick Oldfield.
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© Allen Tracy Gordie Bonin (M) from Edmonton, Alberta Canada   (Comp Nr/Finish: 3) 1980 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 6
"Pacemaker Automotive" Owned by Ron Hodgson & Gordon Jenner from Edmonton, Alberta Canada Crew Chief: Jerry Verhuel
'80 Pontiac Firebird by Al Swindahl | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
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: 5.855 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: Photo from 1980 US Nationals
Submitted by Mike Ditty, Last updated on Sunday, August 15, 2010, 08:44:34 PM by Al Tracy. Approved by Danny White.
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Photog Web 		Gordie Bonin (M) from Calgary, Alberta Canada   (Comp Nr/Finish: 606 ) 1981 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 6
"Flo-Rite" Owned by Ron Hodgson from St. Albert, Alberta Canada Crew Chief: Jerry Verhuel
'80 Pontiac Firebird by Al Swindahl | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.971 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/14/81         1/4 Mile MPH: 245.23 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/14/81
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 83.62, MPH 89.35    Entry is 0.95689 times average ET and 1.06543 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: Jenner had nothing to do with this car. It was Ron Hodgson and Verheul. The car was new in 1980. Still, it was the same setup as the 1979 car, and it was an Al Swindahl Chassis Components car. There were two cars. One stayed in Canada and was pulled around to shows. The other one was a national event car. When we ran the tour deal in the NW (Portland, Boise, Edmonton, Seattle), we ran both cars and got twice the money. Frank Hall usually drove the local car. Leon Lippoldt - crew member | Qualified #6 at Bakersfield at 6.342/220.04. At Tucson for the AHRA Winternationals, Bonin qualified #1 with a 6.68/223. A 6.65/219 beat John Collins' 6.77/216 in the first round, while he beat a tire-smoking Gary Densham in the semifinals. This put Gordie in the final against Kenny Bernstein. As you can tell by the times, traction was poor, and in the final, Bernstein set Low ET with a 6.54/214 to get the victory over Bonin's runner-up 6.68/202 effort. The team then went to Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, where a 6.18 qualified #6. Unfortunately, they lost to Bryan Raines in the first round. As mentioned, they qualified #6 at Bakersfield for the sixteen-car show. But Bonin broke the tires loose in round one, and his shut off 7.15 run lost to Densham's 6.52/224. Everything lined up the following week (March 15) at Gainesville for the NHRA Gatornationals. Gordie ran 5.97/245.23 to qualify #3 (tough show!) He ran an easy 6.24/237.46 to advance past a fouling Shirl Greer in the first round. A second-round 6.16/242.58 beat Fuzz Miller and a 6.12/243.24 in the semifinal beat Bernstein. In the final, he was up against Dale Pulde in the "War Eagle." It was a good close race, but Bonin's 6.18/241.28 got the victory over Dale's 6.21/223.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, March 20, 2022, 09:37:27 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Les Welch / Grant Bittner Collection Gordie Bonin (M) from Calgary, Alberta Canada   (Comp Nr/Finish: 606 ) 1981 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 6
"Flo-Rite" Owned by Ron Hodgson from St. Albert, Alberta Canada Crew Chief: Jerry Verhuel
'80 Pontiac Firebird by Al Swindahl | Powered by Turbocharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.270 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 230.00 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 1981 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 47.06, MPH 49.51    Entry is 1.00481 times average ET and 0.99926 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: We ran the turbo on several full passes. I believe the best was 6.27/230, but it's been 28 years. The last time we tried it was at the Sacramento points race in 81. Didn't qualify, so we put the regular stuff back on and won the race. LOL. The thinking was Denver was next and the turbos didn't care what altitude it was. They would just spin faster. Different combos were tried. Finally ended up just changing cams and then you could go back to the regular stuff. The clutch deal was real tricky as it tended to just jump when the boost would come in and was hard to control. - Leon Lippoldt | Photo shows car with the standard blower setup.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, December 20, 2021, 02:26:07 PM by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Gordie Bonin (M) from Edmonton, Alberta Canada   (Comp Nr/Finish: 606 ) 1982 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 6
"Iron Horse" Owned by Dave Korzan from Edmonton, Alberta Canada Crew Chief: Dave Korzan
'79 Chevrolet Monza by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.230 at AHRA Spokane WA 8/22/82         1/4 Mile MPH: 233.16 at AHRA Spokane WA 8/22/82
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1982 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 48.15, MPH 47.01    Entry is 1.00322 times average ET and 0.99484 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1982 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 254.95 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.920 ET, 193.96 MPH   
1982 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.210 ET, 234.37 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.200 ET, 192.00 MPH
1982 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.740 ET, 214.57 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.530 ET, 178.01 MPH
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Notes: Bonin drove this car on August 22 at Spokane for the AHRA World Finals. In the opening round of eliminations, his 6.23/233.16 lost to Don Prudhomme's 5.80/243. | I saw a picture of the NW-local Korzan Monza Bonin drove in the early 80s when SIR and Portland were AHRA from '81 to '83. I was in SoCal at the time thinking those rainy mooks have to wait till April for nitro, and Orange County jumps off the first Saturday in January. - Joe Moore
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, August 21, 2023, 09:45:52 PM by Super Crew. Approved by Super Crew.
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Larry Pfister Gordie Bonin (M) from Edmonton, Alberta Canada   (Comp Nr/Finish: 606 ) 1989 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 6
"Gordie Bonin" Owned by Dwayne Tetz, Gordon Jenner, Ron Hodgson, Dale Adams from Edmonton, Alberta Canada Crew Chief: Gordon Jenner
'89 Dragster by Al Swindahl | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.100 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/03/89         1/4 Mile MPH: 280.02 at NHRA Ennis TX 10/07/89
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1989 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 77.43, MPH 71.67    Entry is 0.95865 times average ET and 1.04232 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1989 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.919 ET, 294.88 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1989 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.320 ET, 268.65 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1989 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.820 ET, 245.57 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Dwayne Tetz brought new 300 inch Al Swindahl car to the team. They ran five NHRA national events, qualifying at each. Jenner: "In prorating our points for the entire year, we would have ended up in 5th place." In adition, they also won AHRA World Finals, setting both ends of the track record in the process. Photo: Bonin tries to rotate the starting line at Seattle as the car makes its debut during the track's 30th Anniversary race in '89. The team qualified at five NHRA events that year including Indy, where they made their best run of the season. 5.10 seconds at 279 mph.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, July 16, 2022, 05:21:42 PM by Jim Hawkins.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Gordie Bonin (M) from Edmonton, Alberta Canada   (Comp Nr/Finish: 606 ) 1991 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 7
"Castrol GTX" Owned by Gary Ormsby from Sacramento, California USA Crew Chief: Lee Beard
'91 Dragster by Al Swindahl | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.983 at NHRA Seattle WA 8/03/91         1/4 Mile MPH: 284.81 at NHRA Seattle WA 8/03/91
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 1991 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 79.35, MPH 71.87    Entry is 0.97172 times average ET and 1.03166 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
1991 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.881 ET, 296.05 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1991 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.128 ET, 276.07 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1991 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.628 ET, 251.54 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Gary Ormsby wanted Gordie to be his replacement for Castrol, not Pat Austin. ET and speed confirmed by Jim Hawkins' DragStats.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, June 13, 2022, 02:15:08 PM by Jim Hawkins.
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Eddie Harris Gordie Bonin (M) from Edmonton, Alberta Canada   (Comp Nr/Finish: 606 ) 1993 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Hawaiian Vacation" Owned by Roland Leong from Diamond Bar, California USA Crew Chief: Roland Leong
'93 Dodge Daytona by Murf McKinney | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.080 at NHRA Englishtown NJ 5/22/93         1/4 Mile MPH: 289.48 at NHRA Columbus OH 6/12/93
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 88.73, MPH 79.53    Entry is 0.94074 times average ET and 1.05758 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: 4.987 ET, 300.40 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.920 ET, 193.96 MPH   
1993 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.400 ET, 273.72 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.116 ET, 192.00 MPH
1993 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.900 ET, 250.52 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.446 ET, 178.01 MPH
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Notes: Roland got the sponsor, but no money ever changed hands. That is why Roland parked the car after this race. The team switched between two beautiful bodies on this car in '93: a purple one and the aqua, blue one pictured here at Columbus 1993. One half of the quickest side-by-side race in history at Houston Slick 50 Nats with John Force, Gordie 5.131, and Force 5.156. This team made its NHRA debut at the Supernationals. Car owner Roland Leong turned the wrenches over to Leonard Hughes, and he hired "240 mph" Gordie Bonin to drive. Things started slowly when they failed to qualify at Houston, but things went much better at the NHRA Gatornationals. Bonin qualified #9 with a 5.36/286.35. He improved to 5.28/281.86 in the first round, but it wasn't enough to beat Chuck Etchells' 5.21/274. NHRA's next event was the non-points Winston Invitational at Rockingham. A 5.37/276.32 qualified #6 in the eight-car field, and in round one, his 5.42/268.01 advanced when Etchells broke. In the semifinals, Gordie had a bit more luck when Wyatt Radke broke against him, and his 5.33/237.34 advanced into the final. There he met Al Hofmann, and this time Bonin had problems and slowed to a 10.14/80.97 while Al got the victory with a 5.18/288. The team really picked up the pace at Atlanta for the NHRA Southern Nationals, where Gordie's 5.14/286.53 qualified #3. Unfortunately, the throttle linkage broke in the first round, and his 6.58/134.60 lost to Tom Hoover's 5.72/195. The next stop on the NHRA tour was at Memphis for the Mid-South Nationals. A 5.30/282.22 qualified #5. Bonin picked up to a 5.23/279.76 in the first round to beat Jim Epler, and in round two, his 5.26/285.89 got around Etchells close 5.27/274. In the semifinals, Bonin slowed to 5.53/242.71, which lost to eventual winner John Force's 5.27/284. At Englishtown for the Mopar Parts Nationals, a great 5.08 at 285.80 qualified #3. He beat Gordon Mineo in round one, with a 5.23/277.60, but in the second round, he lost to Hoover. It had been twelve years since Bonin's last NHRA victory, but at the Springnationals, he got another. In qualifying, a 5.23/289.48 (Top Speed) had placed him #4 on the grid. A first-round 5.27/282.39 took out Gary Densham, while in round two, his 5.24/288.73 beat Hofmann's 5.25/281 in a close one. Bonin had to do a bit of driving in the semifinals as his 5.31/284.90 beat Radke's slightly quicker 5.30/278. He beat Mineo in the final with a 5.60/194.34. He almost made it two in a row when he reached the final at the next NHRA race, the Western Nationals. There he qualified #2 with a 5.27/282.75. A first-round 5.40/280.46 beat Densham. He lost a blower belt in round two, and the car slowed to 6.48/144.92, but it was still enough to beat a tire-smoking Hoover who registered a 9.80 in losing. Gordie had a close semifinal race with Cruz Pedregon, where his 5.37/271.98 narrowly beat Pedregon's 5.39/268. This set up a final-round meeting with Force. This was Force's race as he qualified #1, set Low ET and Top Speed, and in the final, his 5.25/283 got the victory over Bonin's troubled, shut off 9.97/82.16. Another final round appearance came at the NHRA Mile High Nationals in Denver. Hughes tuned the car to a 5.45/259.44 in qualifying #4 in the thin air. Bonin made his way to the finals by stopping Jerry Caminito in the first round, with a 5.52/265.33 and a second-round 5.45/273.55 beat Bruce Nilson. Etchells smoked his tires against him in the semifinals, and Bonin's 5.60/240.96 got him into the final. He faced Pedregon, and Gordie's 5.71/253.23 was no match for Cruz at 5.48/263. After all those good runs, Sonoma was a bit of a disappointment. The team qualified #8 for the NHRA California Nationals with a 5.35/281.51, but Hofmann beat them in the first round.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Friday, April 1, 2022, 09:44:18 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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© Thomas Nagy Gordie Bonin (M) from Edmonton, Alberta Canada   (Comp Nr/Finish: 606 / 23) 1994 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4
"Smokin' Joe's Racing" Owned by Paul Candies & Leonard Hughes from Houma, Louisiana USA Crew Chief: Leonard Hughes
'94 Ford Mustang by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi by Leonard Hughes with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.060 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 296.73 at NHRA Brainerd MN 8/94
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 1994 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 85.02, MPH 83.18    Entry is 0.94703 times average ET and 1.05045 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
1994 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.939 ET, 303.95 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1994 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.343 ET, 282.48 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1994 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.843 ET, 258.31 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Confirmed 5.080 at Englishtown 94 and 296.34 at Brainerd 94. Where was the 5.06 run? (We had an archived speed of 296.73 from Brainerd 94 - need to confirm). | Bonin started the '94 season on a sour note as his "Smokin' Joe's" Mustang failed to qualify at Pomona and Arizona. At the NHRA Winternationals his best of 5.52/261.39 was good for the second alternate and at the NHRA Quality Care Nationals, he was first alternate with a 5.58/241.15. Photo from the 1994 NHRA US Nationals, Indianapolis Raceway Park.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, August 16, 2025, 03:39:54 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Norman Blake Gordie Bonin (M) from Edmonton, Alberta Canada   (Comp Nr/Finish: 606 / 23) 1995 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4
"Smokin' Joe's Racing" Owned by Paul Candies & Leonard Hughes from Houma, Louisiana USA Crew Chief: Leonard Hughes
'94 Ford Mustang by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi by Leonard Hughes with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.137 at NHRA Ennis TX 10/14/95         1/4 Mile MPH: 292.39 at NHRA Mohnton PA 9/16/95
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 73.87, MPH 70.68    Entry is 0.96596 times average ET and 1.03508 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: 4.939 ET, 306.43 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1995 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.318 ET, 282.48 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1995 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.818 ET, 258.31 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: Rick Howard photo from 1995 NHRA Oldsmobile Springnats, Columbus. DNQ with a best of 5.47/274.97. Confirmed 292.39 at Maple Grove '95. Did Gordie run 297.49 this year (if so, it was not at an NHRA national event). | Bonin started his season at the Bakersfield Warm-up event in January. The team had lots of problems and the best they could run was 6.25/151.31. The following week, they were at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals. Crew Chief Leonard Hughes was having a rough time getting the car to hook up. A 5.36/273.97 got them into the show in the #15 spot. But an opening round 5.42/247.72 lost to eventual winner Cruz Pedregon's 5.14/285. The NHRA Arizona Nationals went even worse. Hughes was trying out a different engine combination. Gordie made runs of 7.05, 11.59, 5.54, and 6.05. His 5.54/274.30 ended up as the second alternate for the show. The NHRA Slick 50 Nationals was another tough race for the team. Bonin qualified #15 with a 5.56/258.69 and he lost to John Force in the opening round. Gordie qualified #12 at Seattle for the NHRA Northwest Nationals with a 5.34/278.81. An opening round 5.39/270.43 beat Gary Clapshaw, but he lost to Chuck Beal in round two. The team eventually got it sorted out and had a pretty good season. Best NHRA national event ET was a 5.137 at the Ennis Fall event.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, June 27, 2022, 11:23:31 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Handout Gordie Bonin (M) from Edmonton, Alberta Canada   (Comp Nr/Finish: 606 ) 1995 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 7
"BME" Owned by Bill Miller from Long Beach, California USA Crew Chief: Bill Miller
'90 Dragster by Don Long | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Arias Chevrolet by Bob Lagana with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.112 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 223.54 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 41.87, MPH 00.86    Entry is 1.01650 times average ET and 0.78540 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: 4.660 ET, 314.46 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.440 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1995 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.029 ET, 284.62 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.460 ET, 0.00 MPH
1995 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.529 ET, 258.88 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.790 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Not listed in Jim Hawkins' DragStats for 1995. Did the team run IHRA or match races?
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, June 9, 2022, 02:38:57 PM by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Gordie Bonin (M) from Edmonton, Alberta Canada   (Comp Nr/Finish: 606 ) 1996 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Red Line Oil" Owned by Ray Higley from San Marcos, California USA Crew Chief: Ray Higley
'95 Dodge Avenger by Jaime Sarte | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.100 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 286.30 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 1996 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 68.78, MPH 53.29    Entry is 0.97570 times average ET and 1.00650 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: 4.889 ET, 312.60 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1996 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.227 ET, 284.45 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1996 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.727 ET, 259.62 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: One time ride.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, August 16, 2025, 03:42:25 PM by Curt Swartz.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Gordie Bonin (M) from Edmonton, Alberta Canada   (Comp Nr/Finish: 606 ) 1996 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 7
"BME" Owned by Bill Miller from Long Beach, California USA Crew Chief: Bill Miller
'90 Dragster by Don Long | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Arias Chevrolet by Bob Miller with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.846 at NHRA Topeka KS 7/06/96         1/4 Mile MPH: 290.97 at NHRA Baytown TX 3/30/96
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 68.17, MPH 53.58    Entry is 0.97095 times average ET and 1.00741 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: 4.592 ET, 318.69 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1996 Average: 1/4 Mile: 4.991 ET, 288.83 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1996 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.491 ET, 262.53 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: Bonin was the fifth alternate at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals with a 5.112/223.54 best. He did not run at the NHRA Arizona Nationals or the NHRA Gatornationals, but he was at Houston for the NHRA Slick 50 Nationals. There he was the third alternate at 5.020/290.97. Gordie qualified on the bump at Topeka Spring at 4.846. The qualifying sheets show 447.53, but we think that was 287.53. We need to confirm. Gordie shut off to a 10-second run against Blaine Johnson in round one. He was the second alternate at the Autolite Nationals at 5.872/152.85 and was the second alternate at Seattle at 5.178/241.54. That was Gordie's last NHRA national event of the year.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, July 18, 2022, 11:43:17 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Sharkman Gordie Bonin (M) from Edmonton, Alberta Canada   (Comp Nr/Finish: 600 ) 1999 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TE, Class: TF, Div: 9
"Prolong Super Lubricants" Owned by Rune Fjeld from Oslo, Norway Crew Chief: Rune Fjeld
'95 Dragster by Al Swindahl | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 TFX Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.997 at Santa Pod GB 9/99         1/4 Mile MPH: 289.83 at Santa Pod GB 9/99
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 33.73, MPH 35.00    Entry is 1.03436 times average ET and 0.97128 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: 4.480 ET, 330.23 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1999 Average: 1/4 Mile: 4.831 ET, 298.40 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1999 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.331 ET, 270.41 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: Gordie ran in Europe this year. The car was based in Great Britain. Gordie was the Prolong PR rep and driver. Ended up winning the championship. FIA Finals, Santa Pod GB 1999
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, August 28, 2021, 08:17:09 PM by Danny White.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Gordie Bonin (M) from Edmonton, Alberta Canada   (Comp Nr/Finish: 600 ) 2000 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 6
"Auto Pride" Owned by Ray Salter from Olympia, Washington USA Crew Chief: Ronnie Capps
'00 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 TFX 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 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: 4.480 ET, 330.23 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.440 ET, 0.00 MPH   
2000 Average: 1/4 Mile: 4.831 ET, 298.40 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.460 ET, 0.00 MPH
2000 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.331 ET, 270.41 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.790 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Not listed in Jim Hawkins' DragStats for 2000. Did the team run AHRA, IHRA or match races?
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, 10:19:16 PM by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Gordie Bonin (M) from Edmonton, Alberta Canada   (Comp Nr/Finish: 600 ) 2000 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TE, Class: TF, Div: 9
"Prolong Super Lubricants" Owned by Rune Fjeld from Oslo, Norway Crew Chief: Rune Fjeld
'95 Dragster by Al Swindahl | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 TFX Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 8.031 at Hockenheim DE 8/00         1/4 Mile MPH: 82.34 at Hockenheim DE 8/00
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 00.66, MPH 00.30    Entry is 1.66239 times average ET and 0.27594 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: 4.480 ET, 330.23 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.440 ET, 0.00 MPH   
2000 Average: 1/4 Mile: 4.831 ET, 298.40 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.460 ET, 0.00 MPH
2000 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.331 ET, 270.41 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.790 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Raced in Europe at the Prolong PR rep, driver. Hockenheim Germany Nitro Olympics 8/00
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, August 29, 2021, 03:37:11 PM by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Gordie Bonin (M) from Edmonton, Alberta Canada   (Comp Nr/Finish: 600 ) 2001 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 6
"Auto Pride/Roadmaster" Owned by Ray Salter from Olympia, Washington USA Crew Chief: Ronnie Capps
'00 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 TFX Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.552 at AHRA Spokane WA 9/01         1/4 Mile MPH: 201.76 at NHRA Seattle WA 01
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 00.96, MPH 00.75    Entry is 1.14924 times average ET and 0.67614 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: 4.477 ET, 331.61 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.130 ET, 265.00 MPH   
2001 Average: 1/4 Mile: 4.831 ET, 298.40 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.460 ET, 237.90 MPH
2001 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.331 ET, 270.41 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.790 ET, 217.19 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: 5.589 ET at Seattle 2001
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, 09:43:46 PM by Jim Hawkins.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Gordie Bonin (M) from Edmonton, Alberta Canada   (Comp Nr/Finish: 301 ) 2001 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TE, Class: TF, Div: 9
"Hustler Germany" Owned by Rico Anthes from Germany Crew Chief: Rico Anthes
'00 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 TFX Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.009 at Hockenheim DE 2001         1/4 Mile MPH: 280.00 at Hockenheim DE 2001
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 32.56, MPH 17.79    Entry is 1.03685 times average ET and 0.93834 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: 4.477 ET, 331.61 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.130 ET, 265.00 MPH   
2001 Average: 1/4 Mile: 4.831 ET, 298.40 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.460 ET, 237.90 MPH
2001 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.331 ET, 270.41 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.790 ET, 217.19 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Hockenheim Germany NitrOlympX 8/01
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, 05:37:23 PM by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Gordie Bonin (M) from Edmonton, Alberta Canada   (Comp Nr/Finish: 600 ) 2002 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 6
"Auto Pride/Roadmaster" Owned by Ray Salter from Olympia, Washington USA Crew Chief: Ronnie Capps
'00 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 TFX 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 2002 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
2002 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.477 ET, 332.18 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.130 ET, 265.00 MPH   
2002 Average: 1/4 Mile: 4.831 ET, 304.27 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.326 ET, 241.54 MPH
2002 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.331 ET, 275.73 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.656 ET, 219.74 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, February 19, 2012, 02:26:02 AM by Super Crew.
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James Ellis Gordie Bonin (M) from Edmonton, Alberta Canada   (Comp Nr/Finish: 23) 2003 - Category: NOSTAAFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Jeff Gaynor" Owned by Jeff Gaynor from Riverside, California USA Crew Chief: Jeff Gaynor
'70 Plymouth Cuda by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black 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 2003 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
2003 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.930 ET, 243.30 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
2003 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.792 ET, 205.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
2003 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.654 ET, 181.91 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
No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Monday, December 6, 2010, 11:55:06 AM by Danny White.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) James Bonn (M) from Los Angeles, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 703 ) 1969 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 7
"Generation Gap" Owned by Bob Anderson from Los Angeles, California USA Crew Chief: Bob Anderson
'69 Chevrolet Nova by Factory | Powered by Carbureted Gas 427 Chevrolet by Bob Anderson with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 11.120 at Orange County CA 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 21.57, MPH 00.00    Entry is 1.04413 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: 9.840 ET, 138.03 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 6.655 ET, 104.00 MPH   
1969 Average: 1/4 Mile: 10.650 ET, 129.87 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.988 ET, 98.80 MPH
1969 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 11.460 ET, 120.69 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 7.321 ET, 94.31 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Mike Gagnon, Last updated on Friday, August 13, 2021, 10:53:02 PM by Danny White.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) James Bonn (M) from Los Angeles, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1970 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 7
"Generation Gap" Owned by Bob Anderson from Glendale, California USA Crew Chief: Bob Anderson
'69 Chevrolet Nova by Factory | Powered by Carbureted Gas 427 Chevrolet by Bob Anderson 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 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: 9.745 ET, 144.48 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 6.370 ET, 108.50 MPH   
1970 Average: 1/4 Mile: 10.370 ET, 134.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.465 ET, 103.00 MPH
1970 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 10.995 ET, 126.38 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.795 ET, 98.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Mike Gagnon, Last updated on Saturday, August 9, 2014, 11:27:22 PM by Bob & Geri Anderson.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Henry Bonne (M) from King George, Virginia USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 660 ) 2022 - Category: SPORTSMAN, Type: HN, Class: Top Sportsman, Div: 2
"Henry Bonne" Owned by Henry Bonne from King George, Virginia USA Crew Chief: Henry Bonne
'87 Ford Mustang by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Carbureted Gas 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: 4.966 at Budds Creek MD 5/29/22    1/8 Mile MPH: 136.51 at Budds Creek MD 5/29/22
Entry's 2022 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 00.92, MPH 00.87 Entry is 1.17067 times average ET and 0.80542 times average MPH
2022 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.718 ET, 260.31 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.673 ET, 204.82 MPH   
2022 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.057 ET, 198.09 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.242 ET, 169.49 MPH
2022 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.396 ET, 166.50 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.575 ET, 156.98 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: 4.966 136.51 Budds Creek MD 5/29/22
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, November 27, 2022, 12:59:58 PM by Danny White.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Phil Bonner (M) from Decatur, Georgia USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1964 - Category: SPORTSMAN, Type: HN, Class: A/FX, Div: 2
"Archway Ford / Al Means Ford" Owned by Phil Bonner from Decatur, Georgia USA Crew Chief: Phil Bonner
'64 Ford Falcon by Dearborn Steel Tubing | Powered by Carbureted Gas 427 Ford Wedge with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 10.590 at Wingdale NY 9/64         1/4 Mile MPH: 126.75 at Richmond VA 9/20/64
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1964 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 66.06, MPH 56.38    Entry is 0.95234 times average ET and 1.02391 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1964 Records: 1/4 Mile: 9.470 ET, 147.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1964 Average: 1/4 Mile: 11.120 ET, 123.79 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1964 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 12.770 ET, 107.80 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: One of two '64 A/FX Falcons built by DST at the behest of Ford. The first went to Dick Brannan. Match racer Phil Bonner had purchased his own car and was aiming to replicate this effort when Ford decided it made sense to bring him into the fold. These Falcons served as the test bed for the soon-to-come '65 Mustang factory experimental effort. - RT | Bonner faced Malcolm Durham for a best of five match race at 75/80 Dragway on September 11. He won the first two races with runs of 11.09/124.21 and 11.07/125.81 before Durham got one back in the third race. Phil wrapped up the match in the fourth race. On September 20, Phil was at Richmond Dragway for a best of five match race with Durham. Bonner warmed up for the match with a 10.85/125.52. Phil needed only three passes to win the match as he won three straight with times of 10.76/126.22, 10.75/125.69, and 10.95/126.75.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, November 30, 2019, 01:22:14 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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February 1966 Drag Racing Phil Bonner (M) from Decatur, Georgia USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1965 - Category: AFUELFC, Type: FN, Class: Match Race, Div: 2
"Daddy Warbucks" Owned by Phil Bonner from Decatur, Georgia USA Crew Chief: Phil Bonner
1964 Ford Falcon by Holman-Moody | Powered by Injected Nitro 427 Ford SOHC by Holman-Moody with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 9.390 at Cecil County MD 1965         1/4 Mile MPH: 139.75 at Long Beach CA 1965
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: 6.620 at Manassas VA 1965    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 77.98, MPH 52.47    Entry is 0.93900 times average ET and 1.00873 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 10.80, MPH 00.00 Entry is 1.05079 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1965 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.910 ET, 163.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 8.100 ET, 140.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.900 ET, 116.93 MPH   
1965 Average: 1/4 Mile: 10.000 ET, 138.54 MPH 1000 Ft. 8.800 ET, 133.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.300 ET, 111.00 MPH
1965 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 11.090 ET, 124.92 MPH 1000 Ft. 9.500 ET, 123.20 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.700 ET, 104.37 MPH
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Notes: Also ran 9.38/121.79 at Vineland, NJ (5/16/65 Drag News). Unclear if this is 1/5th, 1,000 feet., etc. It was a short track. Cecil County MD 1965 (10/01/65 Drag News) Long Beach CA 1965 (11/18/65 Drag News) Manassas VA (7/31/65 Drag News)
Submitted by Dennis Doubleday, Last updated on Friday, December 31, 2021, 12:22:17 PM by Dennis Doubleday.
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February 1966 Drag Racing Phil Bonner (M) from Decatur, Georgia USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1965 - Category: GASFC, Type: CN, Class: Match Race, Div: 2
"Daddy Warbucks" Owned by Phil Bonner from Decatur, Georgia USA Crew Chief: Phil Bonner
'64 Ford Falcon by Factory | Powered by Carbureted Gas 427 Ford SOHC with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 9.900 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 143.00 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 1965 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 86.53, MPH 67.09    Entry is 0.94556 times average ET and 1.07237 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: 9.690 ET, 161.57 MPH    1000 Ft. 8.660 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 7.120 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1965 Average: 1/4 Mile: 10.470 ET, 133.35 MPH 1000 Ft. 8.800 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 7.476 ET, 0.00 MPH
1965 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 11.250 ET, 124.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 9.220 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 7.832 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Early version of a funny car. Ran on gas or alky with carbs. | Phil was at Cecil County on July 31 for a best of five match race against Al Eckstrand driving the "Golden Commandos" Plymouth. Bonner ran two warm-up runs, a 10.66/145 and a 10.12/137. In the first race, Eckstrand’s 9.93/138 beat Phil's 10.06/138.46. In the next race, Bonner missed third gear and lost and Al won with a 9.91/138. Phil lost the match in the third race when he fouled. - RH
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Friday, December 31, 2021, 12:01:13 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Phil Bonner (M) from Decatur, Georgia USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1965 - Category: SPORTSMAN, Type: HN, Class: A/FX, Div: 2
"Daddy Warbucks" Owned by Phil Bonner from Decatur, Georgia USA Crew Chief: Phil Bonner
'65 Ford Mustang by Factory | Powered by Carbureted Gas 427 Ford SOHC with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 10.420 at Monrovia MD 6/25/65         1/4 Mile MPH: 133.00 at York PA 4/65
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1965 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 67.01, MPH 63.82    Entry is 0.95509 times average ET and 1.04191 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: 9.470 ET, 147.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 6.420 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1965 Average: 1/4 Mile: 10.910 ET, 127.65 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.741 ET, 0.00 MPH
1965 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 12.350 ET, 112.77 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 7.071 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Phil Bonner reset the NHRA A/FX record to 10.90 in April. On May 1, Phil was at Cecil County. He was supposed to run Malcolm Durham in a best of three match, but Malcolm failed to show. Phil ended up running his Mustang against three sportsman racers. Bonner ran a best of 10.46/132.45 in winning all three races. On June 25, he raced Dick Harell at 75/89 Maryland. Phil won all three of their races with times of 10.67/132.35,10.42 and 10.52. The next day, Durham showed up for his match against Bonner at York, but the Chevelle had problems on all the runs, and he lost the match to Phil's Mustang, which ran 10.52/132.35 and 10.45/133.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, April 18, 2022, 07:27:43 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Bob Plumer Collection Phil Bonner (M) from Decatur, Georgia USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1966 - Category: AFUELFC, Type: FN, Class: Match Race, Div: 2
"Daddy Warbucks" Owned by Phil Bonner from Decatur, Georgia USA Crew Chief: Don Martin
1964 Ford Falcon by Holman-Moody | Powered by Injected Nitro 427 Ford SOHC by Holman-Moody with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 8.940 at Dickinson TX 1966         1/4 Mile MPH: 155.70 at Dickinson TX 1966
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 74.80, MPH 65.87    Entry is 0.93515 times average ET and 1.05918 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: 8.310 ET, 174.41 MPH    1000 Ft. 7.590 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.900 ET, 136.20 MPH   
1966 Average: 1/4 Mile: 9.560 ET, 147.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 7.970 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.295 ET, 111.00 MPH
1966 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 10.810 ET, 130.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 8.389 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.690 ET, 104.45 MPH
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Notes: Phil Bonner was one of the first funny car superstars with the match bash "Daddy Warbucks" Falcon. The Holman & Moody prepared 1964 Falcon was built as a gas-powered A/FX, but "Daddy Warbucks" transformed quickly. By the end of 1965, Bonner had added injectors and nitro to the 427 SOHC that Don Martin tuned. The "Daddy Warbucks" car ran tens in 1964. by the time the car retired, it had run 8.94 at 155.70 in early 1966. Bonner won the NASCAR Winternationals in the Frank Vega-sponsored Falcon. The Match Race Madness section of the June 1966 Super Stock magazine has Bonner losing to Malcolm Durham at Capitol Raceway after breaking in the first round. The following month's issue had Bonner beating Durham three straight at Cecil County. Phil was a very popular match racer with this wheelstanding match bash funny car. (Photo courtesy Bob Plumer and Drag Race Memories. Stats courtesy Dennis Doubleday. Info from James Ibusuki) | Phil's flying Falcon was very successful on the match race trail in early '66. I'm going to start this with a couple of losses, but read on, and you will see he ran well. He was at Smithfield, Texas, on March 27 for a best of five match against Gene Snow. He won the first two races with times of 9.57/141.95 and 9.67/143.76. In the third race, he fouled, and a 9.62/140.84 lost to Snow's 9.24/145. The all-important final was run with Phil and Gene tied at two wins each. Bonner missed a shift, and Gene won the match with a 9.22/146. A best of three match was run at Aquasco on April 17 against the "Golden Commandos." Unfortunately, Phil lost three straight. Shortly after this, he installed an automatic transmission in the Falcon. He was up against Malcolm Durham's new Corvair at Cecil County on May 1, and Phil won three straight. Then he was up against another new car, the Charger of Al Graeber. Bob Harrop drove the car at Maple Grove on May 8 for a best of five match. Phil won the first two races with times of 9.66/142.40 and 9.56. Harrop came back to win the next three races and the match. Bonner's best times were 9.52/143.08. He took another loss on May 14 at Alton against Pete Seaton's Chevelle. It was a best of three, and Phil won the first race with a 9.80/141.28, but the Chevelle came back to win the next two races and the match. He raced at the Cecil County Factory Showdown on May 22. He made it to the final with times of 9.29 and 9.32 before losing to Bill Lawton. Then the little Falcon went on a winning spree. On June 4, he ran Huston Platt's "Dixie Twister" Nova at Atco. It was a best of five, and Bonner won the first race with a 9.28/148 over Platt's 9.64/144. In the second race, Huston's 9.60 beat Phil, but the Falcon was able to win the next two races and the match with times of 9.32/148 and 9.46/142. He stayed at Atco the next day (June 5) to beat Doug Thorley's Nova three straight. Phil's best on this day was a 9.29/148. He beat Tom Smith two straight in a best of three at Hagerstown, Md., on June 10. Bonner set both ends of the track record there with times of 9.56/145.61. He had a rematch with Seaton on June 25 at Dickinson, Texas. It was a best of five, and Phil won the first, third, and fourth race to win the match. He ran a 9.65/147.54 best. Dickinson TX 1966 (12/23/66 Drag News)
Submitted by Barb Santucci, Last updated on Monday, March 21, 2022, 07:43:19 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Phil Bonner (M) from Decatur, Georgia USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1966 - Category: AFUELFC, Type: FN, Class: Match Race, Div: 2
"Daddy Warbucks" Owned by Phil Bonner from Decatur, Georgia USA Crew Chief: Don Martin
'66 Ford Mustang by Holman-Moody | Powered by Injected Nitro 427 Ford SOHC by Holman-Moody with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 8.820 at Crofton MD 1966         1/4 Mile MPH: 159.57 at Crofton MD 1966
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 79.59, MPH 72.93    Entry is 0.92259 times average ET and 1.08551 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: 8.310 ET, 174.41 MPH    1000 Ft. 7.590 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.900 ET, 136.20 MPH   
1966 Average: 1/4 Mile: 9.560 ET, 147.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 7.970 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.295 ET, 111.00 MPH
1966 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 10.810 ET, 130.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 8.389 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.690 ET, 104.45 MPH
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Notes: Injected fuel. The car debuted later in 1966 and was run in 1967 as well. Run by Jim Cagle in 1968 as "Jim Clay Ford Warhorse." 122 AWB. At Delmar, per 10/07/66 National Dragster, Bonner ran 8.72/163.33, his best stats for 1966, but it's unclear whether it was in this car or his Falcon. Crofton MD 1966 ET (11/11/66 Drag News) mph Crofton MD 1966 (9/23/66 Drag Times). Phil debuted a new Mustang in August 1966 to replace his aging Falcon. In one of its first outings, it ran a best of 9.33/157.89 in beating Cecil Yother in a best-of-five match race at Union Grove. He lost in a best two out of three match at Maple Grove against Bob Harrop on September 24. Bonner won his first race with an 8.97/156.52, but then in the second race, the SOHC engine broke a valve, letting Harrop's Dodge get by for the win. Bob soloed in the last race for the match win. Phil had a bit more bad luck at Capitol on October 9. He was running a best-of-three-match race against Roger Lindamood. He was slow off the line in the first race, and his quicker 8.82 couldn't catch Roger's 8.85. In the second race, Lindamood fouled, so Phil ran an 18.28 for the win. He was way out front in the deciding race but suddenly slowed with a ruptured fuel line, and Roger blasted past for the match race win.
Submitted by Dennis Doubleday, Last updated on Monday, February 19, 2024, 10:54:16 PM by Dennis Doubleday.
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1966 Super Stock & Drag Illustrated Phil Bonner (M) from Decatur, Georgia USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1966 - Category: AFUELFC, Type: FN, Class: Match Race, Div: 2
"Daddy Warbucks" Owned by Phil Bonner & Don Martin from Decatur, Georgia USA Crew Chief: Phil Bonner
1966 Ford Fairlane by Phil Bonner - Don Martin | Powered by Injected Nitro 427 Ford SOHC with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1966 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1966 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.310 ET, 174.41 MPH    1000 Ft. 7.590 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.900 ET, 136.20 MPH   
1966 Average: 1/4 Mile: 9.560 ET, 147.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 7.970 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.295 ET, 111.00 MPH
1966 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 10.810 ET, 130.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 8.389 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.690 ET, 104.45 MPH
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Notes: 118" AWB, fuel injected. This car was under construction in 1966, but they never ran it that I am aware of. They sold the car in April of 1967. Car was run by Bob Bowen in 1967 and 1968 as the "Prestone Silencer."
Submitted by Dennis Doubleday, Last updated on Sunday, October 7, 2012, 05:39:00 AM by Dennis Doubleday. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Bob Plumer Collection Phil Bonner (M) from Decatur, Georgia USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1966 - Category: GASFC, Type: CN, Class: Match Race, Div: 2
"Daddy Warbucks" Owned by Phil Bonner from Decatur, Georgia USA Crew Chief: Don Martin
1965 Ford Falcon by Holman-Moody | Powered by Injected Gas 427 Ford SOHC with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 10.030 at Richmond 1966 (6/03/66 Drag News)         1/4 Mile MPH: 140.62 at Richmond 1966 (6/03/66 Drag News)
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 60.15, MPH 59.08    Entry is 0.97379 times average ET and 1.03909 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: 8.970 ET, 164.44 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 7.120 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1966 Average: 1/4 Mile: 10.300 ET, 135.33 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 7.476 ET, 0.00 MPH
1966 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 11.250 ET, 124.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 7.832 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Fuel injected. These times are on gas. Phil Bonner was one of the first funny car superstars with the match bash "Daddy Warbucks" Falcon. The Holman & Moody prepared 1964 Falcon was built as a gas powered A/FX, but "Daddy Warbucks" transformed quickly. By the end of 1965, Bonner had aded injectors and nitro to the 427 SOHC that Don Martin tuned. The "Daddy Warbucks" car ran tens in 1964. by the time the car retired it ran 8.94 at 155.70 in early 1966. Bonner won the NASCAR Winternationals in the Frank Vega sponsored Falcon. The Match Race Madness section of the June 1966 Super Stock magazine has Bonner losing to Malcolm Durham at Capitol Raceway after breaking in the first round. The next month's issue had Bonner beating Durham three straight at Cecil County. Phil was a very popular match racer with this wheelstanding match bash funny car. (Photo courtesy Bob Plumer and Drag Race Memories. stats courtesy Dennis Doubleday. Info from James Ibusuki)
Submitted by Barb Santucci, Last updated on Saturday, March 28, 2020, 02:56:10 PM by Dennis Doubleday.

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