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Dale Boeru
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Joe Boniferro (M) from
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Canada
(Comp Nr/Finish:
3409 ) |
2006 - Category: PM-OUTLAW, Type: ZN, Class: PMRA, Div: 1 |
| "Joe's Transmission" Owned by Joe Boniferro
from
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Canada
| Crew Chief: Joe Boniferro |
| 99 Dodge Avenger by
Tim McAmis |
Powered by Supercharged Alcohol 557 KB/B-1 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 |
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Entry's 2006 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
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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 |
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| 2006 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.922 ET, 245.77 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.813 ET, 198.44 MPH |
| 2006 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.503 ET, 215.25 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.210 ET, 170.01 MPH |
| 2006 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 7.039 ET, 198.86 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.540 ET, 157.65 MPH |
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, November 4, 2012, 12:33:14 AM by
Dale Boeru.
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Dale Boeru
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Joe Boniferro (M) from
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Canada
(Comp Nr/Finish:
3409 ) |
2009 - Category: PM-OUTLAW, Type: ZN, Class: PMRA, Div: 1 |
| "Vegas Fuel Canada" Owned by Joe Boniferro
from
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Canada
| Crew Chief: Joe Boniferro |
| 99 Dodge Avenger by
Tim McAmis |
Powered by Supercharged Alcohol 526 KB/B-1 with
3 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.340 at PMRA Cayuga ON 6/09 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at PMRA Cayuga ON 6/09 |
| 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 |
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Entry's 2009 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 48.02,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 1.00380 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 |
|
| 2009 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.721 ET, 257.12 MPH |
1000 Ft. 4.917 ET, 226.95 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.666 ET, 207.43 MPH |
| 2009 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.316 ET, 221.78 MPH |
1000 Ft. 5.163 ET, 215.60 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.210 ET, 172.76 MPH |
| 2009 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.911 ET, 202.69 MPH |
1000 Ft. 5.583 ET, 199.38 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.540 ET, 157.65 MPH |
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Notes: old photo |
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, February 1, 2020, 05:18:47 PM by
Danny White.
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Joe Boniferro (M) from
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Canada
(Comp Nr/Finish:
3409 ) |
2009 - Category: PM-OUTLAW, Type: ZN, Class: PMRA, Div: 1 |
| "Tin Indian" Owned by Aaron Pilatzke
from
Ontario
Canada
| Crew Chief: Joe Boniferro |
| '33 Willys Coupe by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Alcohol 526 Chrysler Hemi with
3 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
Unknown at PMRA Cayuga ON 6/09 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at PMRA Cayuga ON 6/09 |
| 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 |
|
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Entry's 2009 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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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 |
|
| 2009 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.721 ET, 257.12 MPH |
1000 Ft. 4.917 ET, 226.95 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.666 ET, 207.43 MPH |
| 2009 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.316 ET, 221.78 MPH |
1000 Ft. 5.163 ET, 215.60 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.210 ET, 172.76 MPH |
| 2009 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.911 ET, 202.69 MPH |
1000 Ft. 5.583 ET, 199.38 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.540 ET, 157.65 MPH |
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Notes: Johnny Rocca's old car |
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, February 1, 2020, 05:18:49 PM by
Danny White.
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Dale Boeru
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Joe Boniferro (M) from
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Canada
(Comp Nr/Finish:
3409 ) |
2010 - Category: PM-OUTLAW, Type: ZN, Class: PMRA, Div: 1 |
| "Vegas Fuel Canada" Owned by Joe Boniferro
from
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Canada
| Crew Chief: Joe Boniferro |
| 99 Dodge Avenger by
Tim McAmis |
Powered by Supercharged Alcohol 526 KB/B-1 with
3 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.757 at Grand Bend ON 7/10 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
175.32 at Grand Bend ON 7/10 |
| 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 |
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Entry's 2010 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 07.86,
MPH 00.86 |
Entry is 1.07630 times average ET and 0.79051 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 |
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| 2010 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.721 ET, 257.12 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.596 ET, 212.49 MPH |
| 2010 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.278 ET, 221.78 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.150 ET, 177.67 MPH |
| 2010 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.835 ET, 203.71 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.540 ET, 157.65 MPH |
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Friday, July 30, 2021, 09:49:54 PM by
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Joe Boniferro (M) from
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Canada
(Comp Nr/Finish:
3409 ) |
2011 - Category: PM-OUTLAW, Type: ZN, Class: PMRA, Div: 1 |
| "Vegas Fuel Canada" Owned by Joe Boniferro
from
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Canada
| Crew Chief: Joe Boniferro |
| 99 Dodge Avenger by
Tim McAmis |
Powered by Supercharged Alcohol 526 KB/B-1 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 |
|
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Entry's 2011 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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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 |
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| 2011 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.721 ET, 257.12 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.558 ET, 212.49 MPH |
| 2011 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.278 ET, 227.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.150 ET, 177.67 MPH |
| 2011 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.835 ET, 208.50 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.540 ET, 157.65 MPH |
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Monday, January 19, 2015, 10:10:30 PM by
Danny White.
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Gordie Bonin (M) from
Red Deer, Alberta
Canada
(Comp Nr/Finish:
) |
1971 - Category: AFUELDRAG, Type: XN, Class: A/FD, Div: 6 |
| "Ted Sinclair" Owned by Ted Sinclair
from
Washington
USA
| Crew Chief: Ted Sinclair |
| '69 Dragster by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Injected Nitro 327 Chevrolet 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 |
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Entry's 1971 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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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 |
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| 1971 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 6.980 ET, 205.02 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1971 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 7.660 ET, 190.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1971 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 8.340 ET, 176.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Wednesday, May 13, 2009, 09:42:21 PM by
Super Crew.
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Gordie Bonin (M) from
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada
(Comp Nr/Finish:
606 ) |
1971 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 6 |
| "Pacemaker Automotive Ltd." Owned by Ron Hodgson & Gordon Jenner
from
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada
| Crew Chief: Jerry Verhuel |
| '72 Chevrolet Vega by
Ron Dixon |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1971 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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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 |
|
| 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: During the Winter of '71, '72, Jenner and Ron Hodgson purchased a partially finished '72 Vega funny car from fellow Canadian Murry Dyma after Murry decided he couldn't drive it following a licensing session at Orange County Raceway in southern California. The Vega had a blown 426 hemi for power and all the other necessary components to make it competitive in the AA/FC class. More than that, it now had a crew chief who could help it reach its full potential. Not wanting to waste any time and with the 1972 racing season fast approaching, Jenner placed a call to Gordie Bonin and offered him the ride. Once Bonin arrived from his home in the northwest and passed his competition license at Lions Drag Strip, the team was ready to go racing. - Bud De Boer. Two questions: Was Hodgson involved at this point? Did Bonin drive the car in the Winter of 71 or only in 72? |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 11:24:26 PM by
Super Crew.
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Bob Boudreau |
Gordie Bonin (M) from
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada
(Comp Nr/Finish:
606 ) |
1972 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 6 |
| "Pacemaker Automotive Ltd." Owned by Ron Hodgson & Gordon Jenner
from
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada
| Crew Chief: Jerry Verhuel |
| '72 Chevrolet Vega by
Ron Dixon |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.529 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/04/72 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
226.13 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/04/72 |
| 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 |
|
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Entry's 1972 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 76.31,
MPH 77.73 |
Entry is 0.96156 times average ET and 1.05530 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: Qualified number 3 at Indy '72 with a 6.529 and finished runner-up to Ed McCulloch. Ran 6.769 at NHRA Amarillo 72. | Bonin debuted the "Pacemaker" Vega in April at the Seattle season opener. He qualified for the eight-car field and, in round one, beat Rich Rogers. Unfortunately, he lost in the semifinal. He did better at the Northwest National Open, also held in Seattle. It was another eight-car show, and Bonin ran 6.92/185.56 to advance over a broken Kenny Martin in the opening round. In the semifinals, his 6.89/207.36 beat Twig Zeigler's quicker 6.85/213. This put him into the final against Kenney Goodell. Gordie tried hard, but his 6.91/206.42 finished runner-up to Goodell's 6.68/207. Gordie qualified #9 for the Lions Last Drag Race on December 2 (times unknown but between 6.63 and 6.68). He lost a 7.10 to 7.10 decision to first alternate Omer Carruthers in round one. |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, November 20, 2023, 12:22:38 AM by
Ron Howard.
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Gordie Bonin (M) from
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada
(Comp Nr/Finish:
606 ) |
1973 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Hawaiian" Owned by Roland Leong
from
Diamond Bar, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Roland Leong |
| '73 Dodge Charger by
John Buttera |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Chrysler Hemi by Keith Black with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.531 at NHRA Ontario CA 11/17/73 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
219.51 at NHRA Ontario CA 11/17/73 |
| 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 |
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Entry's 1973 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 63.72,
MPH 60.92 |
Entry is 0.97945 times average ET and 1.02098 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: Bonin was driving this car at Martin, Michigan, on August 11 for the PHR Championships, where he failed to qualify after all cars ran the first-round, with only the eight lowest ET's advancing to the second eight for the race. On September 29, he was Irwindale for its Grand Prix race. It was a sixteen-car field, and his 6.79 qualified #6. Unfortunately, the Charger broke in the first round, allowing his opponent, Frank Rupert, a solo into round two. Gordie qualified the "Hawaiian" on the "bump" at Ontario with a 6.531/219.51. In the opening round, his 6.68/215.82 lost to Jim Nicoll's 6.52/226. |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Friday, December 31, 2021, 03:08:27 AM by
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Gordie Bonin (M) from
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada
(Comp Nr/Finish:
606 ) |
1973 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 6 |
| "Automatic Radio" Owned by Ron Hodgson & Gordon Jenner
from
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada
| Crew Chief: Jerry Verhuel |
| '73 Chevrolet Vega by
Don Long |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.585 at Seattle WA 4/73 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
217.00 at Seattle WA 4/73 |
| 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 |
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Entry's 1973 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 58.31,
MPH 54.84 |
Entry is 0.98755 times average ET and 1.00930 times average MPH |
|
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
| 1/8 Mile Rating:
ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
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| 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: In '73, Jenner built another Don Long chassied vehicle. Also called the Pacemaker Vega, Bonin drove it for part of the season with Frank Kirchner taking over for the remainder. Did this car go 6.29 seconds at 236 mph somewhere? - Bud De Boer | Confirmed 6.58 at Seattle with Gordie at the wheel. Only NHRA national event was Indy with Kirchner at the wheel and a DNQ 6.600/215.82. | Gordie won the Seattle Opener in April. He beat Ed McCulloch's 6.56/218 in the final with a quick-leaving 6.58/217. Shortly after this, he won the Portland Funny Car Opener where he set a 6.64 track record. |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, March 19, 2020, 10:18:51 PM by
Ron Howard.
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Michael Beach |
Gordie Bonin (M) from
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada
(Comp Nr/Finish:
606 ) |
1974 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 6 |
| "Pacemaker Royal Canadian" Owned by Ron Hodgson & Gordon Jenner
from
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada
| Crew Chief: Jerry Verhuel |
| '74 Chevrolet Vega by
Don Long |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.446 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/01/74 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
227.84 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/01/74 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1974 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
|
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 61.86,
MPH 79.79 |
Entry is 0.97964 times average ET and 1.05316 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 |
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| 1974 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 6.015 ET, 235.64 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.410 ET, 189.00 MPH |
| 1974 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.580 ET, 216.34 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.495 ET, 184.00 MPH |
| 1974 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 7.145 ET, 200.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.825 ET, 172.12 MPH |
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Notes: Gordie started the year in the Hawaiian, but started driving the Pacemaker Vega in March. His first NHRA national event was the Grandnational at Sanair. He qualified #8 on the bump with a 6.813/212.76. Al Segrini beat him in round one, 6.65/218 to 6.809/215.82. Gordie qualified #9 at Indy with a 6.446/227.84. He lost to Billy Meyer in round one, 6.22/217 to 6.597/212.26. Bonin qualified #13 at the Ontario Supernationals at 6.482/220.04. He lost to Ed McCulloch in round one, 6.42/216 to 6.558/226.13. Michael Beach photo from Martin, MI, 1974. Also ran 6.49 at Tri-City. We formerly listed a 6.425. We need to validate that Gordie ran that time in 1974. |
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Gordie Bonin (M) from
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada
(Comp Nr/Finish:
606 ) |
1974 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Hawaiian" Owned by Roland Leong
from
Diamond Bar, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Roland Leong |
| '73 Dodge Charger by
John Buttera |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Chrysler Hemi by Keith Black with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.580 at AHRA Phoenix AZ 1/27/74 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
207.85 at Irwindale CA 1/12/74 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1974 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 50.00,
MPH 24.54 |
Entry is 1.00000 times average ET and 0.96076 times average MPH |
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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 |
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| 1974 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 6.015 ET, 235.64 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.410 ET, 189.00 MPH |
| 1974 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.580 ET, 216.34 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.495 ET, 184.00 MPH |
| 1974 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 7.145 ET, 200.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.825 ET, 172.12 MPH |
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Notes: Bonin started the season with a big win at the Irwindale Grand Premiere on January 12. He qualified #6 with a 6.59. In the first round his 6.61 beat Mike Van Sant in the "Stone, Woods and Cooke" Mustang. Another 6.59 in the second round beat Gerry Glenn in the "Plueger and Gyger" Mustang. In the semifinal he got past Gordon Swearingen in Jim Terry's Mustang who fouled. In the final, he met Don Prudhomme. A 6.61/207.85 beat the Snake's up-in-smoke 8.19. On January 27, at Beeline for the AHRA Winternationals, a 6.58 qualified #15, but a first-round 6.49/225 by Jim Nicoll beat Bonin's 6.73/188.00. He failed in his bid to qualify at the NHRA Winternationals with a 6.678/198.23 falling short of the 6.66 bump. Gordie started driving the Pacemaker Vega and by the middle of March Mike Van Sant was in the seat of the Hawaiian. | The former Ray Alley car after Roland's '73 Buttera car was stolen in Gary, Indiana. - Joe Moore |
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Gordie Bonin (M) from
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada
(Comp Nr/Finish:
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1974 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 6 |
| "Intl. Racing Ins./Pacemaker" Owned by Maynard Garritty
from
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada
| Crew Chief: Maynard Garritty |
| Dragster by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.360 at Seattle WA 1974 |
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 |
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Entry's 1974 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 44.35,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 1.00952 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
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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 |
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| 1974 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.780 ET, 248.61 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.000 ET, 184.80 MPH |
| 1974 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.300 ET, 229.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.360 ET, 176.12 MPH |
| 1974 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.820 ET, 211.54 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.690 ET, 163.21 MPH |
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Gordie Bonin (M) from
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada
(Comp Nr/Finish:
606 ) |
1975 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 6 |
| "Bubble Up Pacemaker" Owned by Ron Hodgson & Gordon Jenner
from
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada
| Crew Chief: Jerry Verhuel |
| '74 Chevrolet Vega by
Don Long |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.300 at Bakersfield CA 3/02/75 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
233.76 at Bakersfield CA 3/02/75 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1975 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 73.60,
MPH 84.57 |
Entry is 0.95745 times average ET and 1.08052 times average MPH |
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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 |
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| 1975 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.987 ET, 241.53 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.220 ET, 189.00 MPH |
| 1975 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.580 ET, 216.34 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.495 ET, 184.00 MPH |
| 1975 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 7.145 ET, 200.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.825 ET, 172.12 MPH |
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Notes: Gordie was at Beeline in January for the AHRA Winternationals, where he qualified #9. In the first round, he faced low qualifier Neil Leffler in Jim Terry's Mustang. Unfortunately, Bonin's engine let go, and he had a major fire just off the line. He was OK. The damage was minimal, and the team repaired it in time to make it to Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, where Gordie ran 6.410/233.16 (Top Speed) to qualify #11. A first-round 6.545/227.84 lost to Mike Miller's 6.43/220 in the "Green Elephant." At Famoso for the Bakersfield March Meet, Bonin qualified #2 with a 6.30/233.76 behind Don Prudhomme's amazing 6.08/235. A 6.46/223.88 in the first round lost to Jake Johnston's 6.29/225. On March 16, he was at Gainesville for the NHRA Gatornationals. Bonin continued to qualify well, running 6.437/230.17 for the #4 spot in the field. A first-round 6.678/225.00 lost to Tom Prock's 6.62/224. At the Seattle Opener, Bonin beat Jerry Ruth's Mustang in the first round, with a 6.56/220.58, but in his second race, he went into a wheelstand and shut off, losing to Ed McCulloch's 6.27/218. Bonin was back in Seattle in June for the second Olympia All-Pro Series race. An opening round 6.54/224.43 beat Bill Spevacek's off-pace 7.87/138, and in the semifinals, Gordie ran 6.66/227.27 to beat Mike Miller's 6.84/211 in the "Green Elephant" car. He faced Twig Zeigler in the final, and Bonin took the victory with a track record speed of 230.17 coupled with an ET of 6.32 over Twig's 6.56/229 runner-up effort. Gordie qualified #3 at NHRA Columbus with a 6.472/220.04. He beat Bob Pickett in round one, 6.990/216.34 to 10.35/68. Shirl Greer beat him in round two, 6.53/206 to a 9.59 shut-off. On June 29, he was at Edmonton International for the NHRA Division 6 race. Things did not go well there as he lost fire on his burnout in the first round, giving Ken McLean a solo. Things went better at Bremerton for the next NHRA Division 6 race. A 6.69 qualified #1; in round one, his 6.82 beat Larry Palmer. He smoked the tires in the semifinals, but his 7.14 was still enough to beat Don Rae's 7.86. He faced Miller in the final and got a 6.61 victory over the "Elephant's" 6.97. He was running a new Schiefer clutch setup rather than the conventional Crower glide. He ran a 6.432/217 best at the PHR US 131 race, losing to Denny Savage. At NHRA Sanair, Gordie qualified #6 at 6.62/213.27 but lost to Tom Prock in round one, 6.54/216 to 6.67/217.39. Gordie was the seventh alternate at NHRA Indy at 6.560/227.27. He qualified #14 at Seattle at 6.980/195.22 and lost to John Lombardo in round one, 6.86/196 to 7.255/216.34. Gordie ended the year with a fourth alternate effort at Ontario. We don't have those times, but the third alternate was Paul Smith at 6.439. |
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Gordie Bonin (M) from
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada
(Comp Nr/Finish:
606 ) |
1976 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 6 |
| "Bubble Up Pacemaker" Owned by Ron Hodgson & Gordon Jenner
from
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada
| Crew Chief: Jerry Verhuel |
| '75 Chevrolet Monza by
Al Swindahl |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.190 at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
239.36 at Unknown |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1976 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 80.38,
MPH 94.94 |
Entry is 0.94648 times average ET and 1.08780 times average MPH |
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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 |
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| 1976 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.964 ET, 241.53 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1976 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.540 ET, 220.04 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1976 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 7.116 ET, 202.23 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: Bonin debuted his new Monza at Beeline for the NHRA Phoenix Winter Classic. He qualified #4 with a 6.40/223.88 and lasted until the second round where his 6.86/181.81 lost to eventual winner Don Prudhomme's 6.31/231. He then went to Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals where he qualified #7 with a 6.25/221.13. Bonin beat Twig Zeigler's 6.61/216 in the opening round with a 6.35/212.76, but in round two, he got crossed-up and shut off against Tom Prock who advanced with a 6.27/212. He competed at the OCIR East vs. West Meet and then went to Famoso for the Bakersfield March Meet. He did really well there, beating Neil Leffler driving the Keeling and Clayton Mustang and setting Top Speed of the meet for FCs in the semifinals at 226.70 while beating Jim Dunn. He lost to "Jungle Jim" Liberman in the final. He failed to qualify at Gainesville for the NHRA Gatornationals. Another runner-up finish came at Firebird Raceway's Funny Car Championships in April. He had Low ET at 7.00 on the slippery track and in the final lost to Ed McCulloch's 7.69/212 with a quicker 7.58/210.69. | Gordie ran 6.59 at the NHRA Summernationals and 6.34/225.44 at NHRA Indianapolis 9/76. |
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Gordie Bonin (M) from
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada
(Comp Nr/Finish:
606 / 7) |
1977 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 6 |
| "Bubble Up Pacemaker" Owned by Ron Hodgson & Gordon Jenner
from
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada
| Crew Chief: Jerry Verhuel |
| '77 Pontiac Firebird by
Al Swindahl |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.100 at Bakersfield CA 3/77 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
240.64 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/04/77 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1977 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 86.81,
MPH 86.92 |
Entry is 0.94136 times average ET and 1.09362 times average MPH |
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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 |
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| 1977 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.964 ET, 247.93 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1977 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.480 ET, 220.04 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1977 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.996 ET, 203.81 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: This was Bonin's best season since he started driving Funny Cars. It started at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, where he debuted his new Firebird. He qualified #12 with a 6.37, and in the first round, picked up to 6.18/239.36 to beat Dale Emery's close 6.19/229. He then beat Ron Colson in the "Hawaiian" before losing to Raymond Beadle's 6.41 in the "Blue Max" with a quicker, but later 6.40 in the semifinals. At the Bakersfield March Meet, he qualified with a 6.35. Bonin ran a best of 6.10 before losing to eventual winner Eddie Pauling's 6.03 in the semifinals. He dominated the next event, the NHRA Gatornationals, where he qualified #1 with a 6.26/238.72 (Top Speed). He beat Dodger Glenn in the first round, and then set Low ET in round two with a 6.19/236 over Gary Burgin. In the semifinals, he dispatched Beadle with a 6.64/236. In the final, he raced veteran Roger Lindamood. Bonin took his first NHRA national event victory. Gordie then stopped off at OCIR for an eight-car show where he set Low ET and Top Speed at 6.13/240.00 before beating Dale Pulde in the final with a 6.26/236.84. He then won the Portland Funny Car Opener. There he set Low ET and Top Speed with a track record 232.95. The next day he went to Seattle and won its Funny Car Opener. Once again, he had the top times at 6.37/230.00. Bonin beat Terry Capp in the final. On April 9, he was at Irwindale's 64-car race. While he failed to reach the finals, he did run a best of 6.34/235.60. He did reach the final at the NHRA Division 6 race at Firebird Raceway. There, his 6.58/227.76 times were good for both Low ET and Top Speed, but in the final, he fouled against Rob Bruins, who was driving the "Green Elephant." Gordie won the NHRA Division 6 race at Mission Raceway. He was runner-up at the third Division 6 race in Seattle. He set Low ET at 6.22 before running 6.57/219.51 in the final only to lose to Mike Miller's 6.37/231. In June, he was at National Trail for the NHRA Springnationals. Bonin qualified #9 at 6.25/233.76, and in the first round, low qualifier, Burgin, fouled away a 6.15/234 while Bonin advanced with a 6.27/226.70. A second-round 6.29/230.76 advanced over Tom McEwen's troubled 10.12. In the semifinals, he smoked the tire to a 7.09/133.18 in a losing effort to Don Prudhomme, who was long gone with a 6.17/235. He was runner-up to John Lombardo at the OCIR Nitro Championships before winning Woodburn's fourth NHRA Division 6 race. He set Low ET and Top Speed at 6.29/229.59 while beating Mike Miller in the final. He did not compete at Englishtown for the NHRA Summernationals. On July 31, he was at Portland for a 32-car show, and while he failed to reach the final, he set Top Speed at 224.43. Up in Canada for the NHRA Grandnationals on August 7, Gordie qualified #5 in the eight-car field with a 6.36/229.59. Unfortunately, that set up a first-round meeting with low qualifier Prudhomme. Don ran 6.21/234 to beat Bonin's 6.29/227. A week later (August 13), he was at Firebird Raceway for the Night Fire 500 race. All ten cars there made two runs, with the two lowest ETs meeting in the final. Gordie didn't make the final, but he did win his two races. A 7.21/215.74 beat Beadle in his first race, while he shut off when Twig Zeigler fouled against him in his second race. The NHRA Division 6 final was held at Portland International on August 19, and Gordie set Low ET and Top Speed on a first-round single with a 6.20/236.22. He then beat Miller to reach the final only to have Beadle gate him off the line, and his 6.33/225.56 lost to Raymond's 6.34/227. Bonin was at Spokane for the AHRA World Finals on August 21. He qualified #1 with a 6.34/230.17, and in round one, his 6.30/230.76 solo advanced when Jim Liberman lost fire. Gordie had another solo in round two when Capp shut off, and Bonin advanced with a 6.38/219.50. He looked like he was on his way to another win as his times were the best in each of the first two rounds, but he failed to hear the call for his semifinal race against Beadle, and the "Blue Max" was able to make a solo run into the final. At Indy for the NHRA US Nationals, he qualified #3 with a 6.106/240. An off-pace 6.62/224.43 lost to Bob Pickett's 6.36/216 in the first round. Only fifteen cars showed up at Seattle for the NHRA Fallnationals, so qualifying wasn't a problem. Still, Bonin ran 6.28/234.98 (Top Speed) to qualify #5 for the show. A 6.42/222.77 advanced over Bob Papirnick in the first round, but in round two, his 6.40/230.76 lost to Tripp Shumake's 6.28/223. Irwindale held its last race ever on October 1, and Gordie was there. It was a sixteen-car field, and Bonin ran 6.69/223 in the first round, over Tom McEwen, and in round two, Prudhomme broke on the line, and Gordie advanced with an easy run. In the semifinals, he faced Lombardo and Bonin ended up having traction problems and shutting off while John ran 6.28/193 to advance. At Ontario Motor Speedway for the NHRA World Finals, Gordie ran 6.19/239.36 to qualify #5. Bob Pickett broke against him in the opening round of eliminations, and his 6.19/232 advanced. A strong 6.16/239 beat low qualifier Burgin's 6.25 in round two, and in the semifinals, a 6.22/232 beat Tommy Ivo's troubled 11.68. The final came down to Bonin vs. The "Snake." Prudhomme had run been running like a bracket racer, hitting 6.06 on all three runs in eliminations, not to mention his 6.05 in qualifying. So it looked like Bonin was done. But, both slowed to 6.3's in the final, and Bonin's 6.31/228.42 triggered the win light ahead of Don's 6.36/238. | Runner-up to Mike Miller at Seattle PDA. - Joe Moore |
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Gordie Bonin (M) from
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada
(Comp Nr/Finish:
606 / 7) |
1977 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 6 |
| "Bubble Up Pacemaker" Owned by Ron Hodgson & Gordon Jenner
from
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada
| Crew Chief: Jerry Verhuel |
| '75 Chevrolet Monza by
Al Swindahl |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 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 |
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Entry's 1977 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
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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 |
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| 1977 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.964 ET, 247.93 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1977 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.480 ET, 220.04 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1977 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.996 ET, 203.81 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: Bonin ran this car in late 1976 or early 1977. | He ran the Trans Am at all NHRA national events. Where did he race this car? | Note finish number 7 from his 1976 NHRA season. |
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Gordie Bonin (M) from
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada
(Comp Nr/Finish:
606 / 2) |
1978 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 6 |
| "Bubble Up Pacemaker" 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: |
6.123 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/02/78 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
238.72 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/11/78 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1978 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 84.59,
MPH 83.48 |
Entry is 0.94491 times average ET and 1.08489 times average MPH |
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1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
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ET 00.00,
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| 1978 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.964 ET, 247.93 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.000 ET, 189.00 MPH |
| 1978 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.480 ET, 220.04 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.200 ET, 184.00 MPH |
| 1978 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.996 ET, 203.81 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.530 ET, 172.12 MPH |
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Notes: Number four qualifier at the 1978 Winters at 6.224/234.98. | As mentioned, he qualified #4 at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, and in the opening round of eliminations, his 6.39/229 beat Ron Colson in the "Hawaiian." But in the second round, both he and Tom Prock smoked the tires with Prock's 7.36/217 beating his 7.30/222 to the stripe. His next stop was at Gainesville for the NHRA Gatornationals. He had won the race in '77 and was hoping to repeat—a 6.30/238.72 qualified #4. In the first round, his 6.43/233.76 beat Prock's 6.46/226. He got no time slip in round two but still won his race against Shirl Greer. His speed on that pass was 234.37. The car failed to fire for his semifinal race against Billy Meyer. It was later diagnosed to a broken lead from the magneto. He was at Bakersfield for the March Meet, where his first-round 6.29/229.00 lost to Ed McCulloch's 6.37/232. On April 8th, he was at Seattle for its Funny Car Opener. But once again, he lost in the opening round. This time, his 6.75/222.22 lost to Hank Johnson's 6.41/214. The NHRA Division 6 Opener was held in Seattle on May 7. Bonin qualified #1 for the eight-car field with a 6.19/234.98. That was impressive, considering that he out-qualified Don Prudhomme, Tom McEwen, McCulloch, and others. In round one, his 6.44/231.95 beat Jim Dunn's troubled 11.31. But in the semifinal, his 6.41/230.76 lost to McEwen's 6.22/216. Firebird Raceway hosted the next NHRA Division 6 race on May 21. Once again, Bonin qualified well, running 6.46 to get the #2 position behind Prudhomme's 6.24. But an off-pace 6.61/223.24 in the first round, lost to Twig Zeigler's 6.48/214. Shortly after that, he was at Edmonton International for its season opener. Eight cars ran two rounds of racing that had the two Low ET cars come back and race for the title. Gordie's 6.56/219.51 over Zeigler held for a final round birth. He faced McCulloch, whose 6.62 was the second-lowest time. The final was close, but McCulloch's 6.54/220 got the victory over Bonin's 6.60/214.28. In June, Bonin was at Cayuga for a best of three match race against Prudhomme. Being on his home turf didn't seem to help as he lost all three races to the "Snake." Don ran 6.3's on every pass while Gordie's best was 6.55/227.84. The other two runs were 6.86/161.29 and 6.84/218.97. He ran much better at Columbus for the NHRA Springnationals, where his 6.29/233.76 qualified #10. But a first-round 6.49/223.32 lost to Tom McEwen's 6.31/216. He was runner-up to John Lombardo at the OCIR Nitro Championships on July 1st, and a week later (July 9), he won the fourth NHRA Division 6 race held at Woodburn. There he qualified #1 with a 6.45. An easy 6.73/229.00 beat alternate Paul Luppy in round one, was followed by a 6.43/231.36 in the semifinal that beat Mike Miller's 6.65/213. He set Low ET and a Top Speed in the final with a 6.40/231.95 that beat Nick Harmon. He barely made the field at Englishtown for the NHRA Summernationals. His 6.30/234.37 qualified on the "bump." In the first round, Gary Burgin slowed to 6.40/231, and Bonin's 6.29/236.22 slipped past. But despite running his best time of the weekend, a 6.18/238.72 in round two, he lost to Lombardo's 6.12/236. Portland held its big 32-car show in August. All cars were to make two runs, with the two lowest ETs meeting in the final. Bonin made a good account of himself, running 6.36 and 6.32 (both at 231)to beat Bryan Raines and Jim Moore. His times were not good enough to advance to the final. He did not race at the NHRA Grandnationals. Bonin qualified #15 at Ontario for the NHRA World Finals with a 6.24/235.60. A quick-leaving 6.28/234.37 beat John Force's 6.22/227 in the opening round, and in round two, opponent Billy Meyer lost a blower on the line, and Bonin's 6.41/233.16 advanced. He was stopped by Tom McEwen's 6.22/234 in the semifinals that beat his 6.29/236.22. |
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Gordie Bonin (M) from
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada
(Comp Nr/Finish:
606 ) |
1979 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 6 |
| "Bubble Up Pacemaker" 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: |
5.976 at NHRA Indianapolis 8/29/79 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
245.90 at NHRA Indianapolis 8/29/79 (NR) |
| 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 |
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Entry's 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 97.73,
MPH 96.20 |
Entry is 0.92795 times average ET and 1.11202 times average MPH |
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MPH 00.00 |
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MPH 00.00 |
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| 1979 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.954 ET, 247.93 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.920 ET, 193.96 MPH |
| 1979 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.440 ET, 221.13 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.200 ET, 192.00 MPH |
| 1979 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.940 ET, 205.20 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.530 ET, 178.01 MPH |
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Notes: Gordie had a fabulous year in 1979. He won the Gatornationals, the US Nationals, and the World Finals. His Indy 5.979 was the 4th entry into the Cragar Five-Second Club. | Gordie started the season at Tucson for the AHRA Winternationals. He qualified for the field, but he lost early. At the NHRA Winternationals, he qualified #10 but lost to Tripp Shumake driving Johnny Loper's Arrow in the first round. Bonin always seemed to run well at Gainesville, and '79 was no exception. His 6.38 qualified #12, and his 6.47 advanced over a crossed-up Shumake in the opening round. In round two, he soloed with a 6.92/221 when Al Segrini could not run. More luck came his way in the semifinals when Raymond Beadle, driving the "Blue Max," broke at half-track, and Gordie's 6.93/223 got the win. He faced Tom Hoover in the final and got a great leave that saw his 6.93/224.43 hold on for the victory over Hoover's quicker 6.84/227. A holeshot also won him the NHRA Division 6 Opener at Firebird Raceway. There, a final round 6.66/216.78 beat John Force's 6.62. He did not race at the NHRA Cajun Nationals, but he was at Columbus for the NHRA Springnationals. A 6.20/236.22 qualified #9 and set up a first-round meeting with low qualifier Segrini who was driving the "Custom Body" car. Bonin slipped to a 6.58/187.11 that lost to Al's 6.16/230. Although he failed to make the finals at Denver for the NHRA Mile High Nationals, he did qualify #2 with a 6.39. H did not race at Englishtown for the NHRA Summernationals. |
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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 |
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Entry's 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 62.64,
MPH 93.27 |
Entry is 0.98251 times average ET and 1.07633 times average MPH |
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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 |
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| 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! |
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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 |
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Entry's 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
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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 |
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| 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. |
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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 |
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Entry's 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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Entry's 1981 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 83.62,
MPH 89.35 |
Entry is 0.95689 times average ET and 1.06543 times average MPH |
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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 |
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| 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. |
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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 |
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Entry's 1981 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 47.06,
MPH 49.51 |
Entry is 1.00481 times average ET and 0.99926 times average MPH |
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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 |
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| 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. |
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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 |
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Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1982 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 48.15,
MPH 47.01 |
Entry is 1.00322 times average ET and 0.99484 times average MPH |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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Entry's 1989 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 77.43,
MPH 71.67 |
Entry is 0.95865 times average ET and 1.04232 times average MPH |
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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 |
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| 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. |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, July 16, 2022, 05:21:42 PM by
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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 |
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Entry's 1991 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 79.35,
MPH 71.87 |
Entry is 0.97172 times average ET and 1.03166 times average MPH |
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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 |
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| 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. |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, June 13, 2022, 02:15:08 PM by
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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 |
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Entry's 1993 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 88.73,
MPH 79.53 |
Entry is 0.94074 times average ET and 1.05758 times average MPH |
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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 |
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| 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. |
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Friday, April 1, 2022, 09:44:18 AM by
Ron Howard.
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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 |
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Entry's 1994 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 85.02,
MPH 83.18 |
Entry is 0.94703 times average ET and 1.05045 times average MPH |
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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 |
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| 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. |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, August 16, 2025, 03:39:54 PM by
Ron Howard.
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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 |
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Entry's 1995 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 73.87,
MPH 70.68 |
Entry is 0.96596 times average ET and 1.03508 times average MPH |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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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. |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, June 27, 2022, 11:23:31 PM by
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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 |
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Entry's 1995 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 41.87,
MPH 00.86 |
Entry is 1.01650 times average ET and 0.78540 times average MPH |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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Notes: Not listed in Jim Hawkins' DragStats for 1995. Did the team run IHRA or match races? |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, June 9, 2022, 02:38:57 PM by
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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 |
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Entry's 1996 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 68.78,
MPH 53.29 |
Entry is 0.97570 times average ET and 1.00650 times average MPH |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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Notes: One time ride. |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, August 16, 2025, 03:42:25 PM by
Curt Swartz.
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Rankings updated: 05/21/26 03:05:08 am EDT
