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Bill Cochran (M) from
Sherborn, Massachusetts
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
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1975 - Category: AFUELDRAG, Type: XN, Class: A/FD, Div: 1 |
| "Coach & Carriage/Concord Street Shell" Owned by Bill Cochran
from
Sherborn, Massachusetts
USA
| Crew Chief: Bruce Aiken |
| Dragster by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Injected Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with
3 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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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 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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| 1975 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 6.760 ET, 205.02 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.790 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1975 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 7.310 ET, 193.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.940 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1975 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 7.860 ET, 180.72 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.270 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, July 27, 2008, 01:47:00 PM by
Bill Cochran.
Approved by Bill Pratt. |
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Gary Cochran (M) from
Fountain Valley, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
700 ) |
1964 - Category: GASALT, Type: GN, Class: AA/C, Div: 7 |
| "Mr. C" Owned by Gary Cochran
from
Fountain Valley, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Gary Cochran |
| Dragster by
Gary Cochran |
Powered by Supercharged Gas 352 Ford with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
8.990 at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
165.00 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 1964 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 75.00,
MPH 59.40 |
Entry is 0.94532 times average ET and 1.03787 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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| 1964 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 8.470 ET, 191.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1964 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 9.510 ET, 158.98 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1964 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 10.550 ET, 143.31 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Friday, July 25, 2014, 06:55:06 PM by
Danny White.
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Gary Cochran (M) from
Fountain Valley, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
700 ) |
1965 - Category: GASALT, Type: GN, Class: AA/C, Div: 7 |
| "Mr. C" Owned by Gary Cochran
from
Fountain Valley, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Gary Cochran |
| '65 Dragster by
Gary Cochran |
Powered by Supercharged Gas 427 Ford 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 |
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Entry's 1965 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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| 1965 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 8.470 ET, 191.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1965 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 9.510 ET, 158.98 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1965 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 10.550 ET, 143.31 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Friday, July 25, 2014, 06:56:06 PM by
Danny White.
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Gary Cochran (M) from
Fountain Valley, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
700 ) |
1966 - Category: GASALT, Type: GN, Class: AA/C, Div: 7 |
| "Mr. C" Owned by Gary Cochran
from
Fountain Valley, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Gary Cochran |
| '65 Dragster by
Gary Cochran |
Powered by Supercharged Gas 427 Ford with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
8.000 at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
189.00 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 1966 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 100.0,
MPH 96.87 |
Entry is 0.84122 times average ET and 1.18883 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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| 1966 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 8.000 ET, 191.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 7.425 ET, 98.25 MPH |
| 1966 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 9.510 ET, 158.98 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 7.796 ET, 93.34 MPH |
| 1966 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 10.550 ET, 143.31 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 8.168 ET, 89.09 MPH |
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Friday, July 25, 2014, 06:56:39 PM by
Danny White.
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Gary Cochran (M) from
Fountain Valley, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
700 ) |
1967 - Category: GASALT, Type: GN, Class: AA/C, Div: 7 |
| "Mr. C" Owned by Gary Cochran
from
Fountain Valley, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Gary Cochran |
| '65 Dragster by
Gary Cochran |
Powered by Supercharged Gas 427 Ford with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
8.480 at Long Beach CA 6/24/67 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1967 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 84.10,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.89169 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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| 1967 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 8.000 ET, 191.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1967 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 9.510 ET, 158.98 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1967 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 10.550 ET, 143.31 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: Gary was at Lion on June 24, where he ran 8.48. |
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Thursday, February 17, 2022, 09:14:12 AM by
Ron Howard.
Approved by Super Crew. |
| 22054
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Gary Cochran (M) from
Fountain Valley, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
7700 ) |
1968 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: S/XS, Div: 7 |
| "Peanuts" Owned by Sheldon Konblett
from
Compton, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Dave Russell |
| '67 Ford LTD by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
|
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Entry's 1968 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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| 1968 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 7.300 ET, 205.46 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.940 ET, 155.17 MPH |
| 1968 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 7.930 ET, 184.04 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.080 ET, 147.54 MPH |
| 1968 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 8.560 ET, 170.50 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.410 ET, 138.54 MPH |
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Notes: Per Brian Lohnes' YouTube video (https://youtu.be/0elwDUylXdM?si=IE-xP4I_vSQojqZt), the car was a blown nitromethane fuel-burning funny car, the second-heaviest ever run. The car ran in the 8-second range at around 160 mph and performed better once a windshield was installed, allowing air to flow over the roof and keep the front end on the track. |
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Friday, October 3, 2025, 10:21:48 AM by
John Murnan II.
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Gary Cochran (M) from
Fountain Valley, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
700 ) |
1968 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: AA/D, Div: 7 |
| "Mr. C" Owned by Gary Cochran
from
Fountain Valley, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Gary Cochran |
| '67 Dragster by
Roy Fjastad - SPE |
Powered by Supercharged Gas 392 Chrysler Hemi with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
7.610 at Long Beach CA 7/20/68 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
194.38 at Long Beach CA 7/20/68 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
|
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Entry's 1968 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 63.09,
MPH 54.28 |
Entry is 0.98575 times average ET and 1.00652 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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| 1968 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 7.300 ET, 207.84 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1968 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 7.720 ET, 193.12 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1968 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 8.220 ET, 181.37 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: Gary was low qualifier with a 7.64 on July 12 at Carlsbad for the NHRA Points race. In the first round, he slowed to a 7.80/193 that lost to eventual winner Jack Jones' 7.69/200. On July 20, he was at Lions for the PDA Championships, where he qualified #2 behind the "Freight Train's" 7.55 with a 7.61/194.38. He competed at Irwindale's Grand Prix race on October 5. It featured an eight-car field and his 7.77 qualified #5. That set up a first-round meeting with low qualifier Bob Muravez, driving the "Freight Train." Cochran tried hard in their race, but his 7.76/189.46 couldn't beat the "Train's" 7.59/191. |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, January 31, 2022, 11:15:56 PM by
Ron Howard.
Approved by Super Crew. |
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Gary Cochran (M) from
Fountain Valley, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
700 ) |
1968 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7 |
| "Dean Engineering Special" Owned by Dave McKenzie
from
Cypress, California
USA
| Crew Chief: John Collins & Jack McCloud |
| '67 Dragster by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1968 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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| 1968 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 6.400 ET, 236.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 5.723 ET, 226.58 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.660 ET, 174.00 MPH |
| 1968 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 7.060 ET, 218.96 MPH |
1000 Ft. 6.440 ET, 196.76 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.160 ET, 160.70 MPH |
| 1968 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 7.720 ET, 200.24 MPH |
1000 Ft. 7.157 ET, 177.05 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.633 ET, 146.50 MPH |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Friday, April 3, 2026, 11:50:01 AM by
John Murnan II.
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Gary Cochran (M) from
Fountain Valley, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
700 ) |
1968 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7 |
| "Melton & Richardson" Owned by Larry Melton & Bob Richardson
from
Cypress, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Larry Melton & Bob Richardson |
| '67 Dragster by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
7.300 at Long Beach CA 1968 |
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 1968 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 32.18,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 1.03399 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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| 1968 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 6.400 ET, 236.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 5.723 ET, 226.58 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.660 ET, 174.00 MPH |
| 1968 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 7.060 ET, 218.96 MPH |
1000 Ft. 6.440 ET, 196.76 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.160 ET, 160.70 MPH |
| 1968 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 7.720 ET, 200.24 MPH |
1000 Ft. 7.157 ET, 177.05 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.633 ET, 146.50 MPH |
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Notes: Richardson later owned the Circuit Breaker cars. |
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Submitted by Mike Gagnon, Last updated on Monday, December 23, 2019, 09:11:36 PM by
Super Crew.
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Gary Cochran (M) from
Fountain Valley, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
700 ) |
1969 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7 |
| "Mr. C" Owned by Gary Cochran
from
Fountain Valley, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Gary Cochran |
| '69 Dragster by
Roy Fjastad - SPE |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.650 at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
229.00 at Unknown |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1969 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 78.06,
MPH 76.15 |
Entry is 0.95409 times average ET and 1.04585 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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| 1969 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 6.400 ET, 238.15 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.660 ET, 174.00 MPH |
| 1969 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.970 ET, 218.96 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.030 ET, 160.70 MPH |
| 1969 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 7.540 ET, 202.41 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.400 ET, 149.69 MPH |
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Notes: Ran 6.70 Track record at Lions, 6.75 at Carlsbad. | Cochran was one of fifteen cars that attempted to qualify at an eight-car show at Lions on April 12. He qualified #1 with a 6.70/225.56, tying the track ET record held by John Mulligan. His 6.89/189.47 beat Gerry Glenn's 6.96/222 in the "Atlas Oil Tool" car in round one. Unfortunately, his rear end blew in the semifinals, and he slowed to 8.17/100.39, which lost to Tom McEwen's 6.87/217. He was back at Lions on April 19 for another eight-car show. He qualified #5 with a 6.81. In the first round, he picked up to a 6.75/216.86 that beat Ron Manke's 6.78. A semifinal 6.90/222.22 beat Tommy Allen's off-pace 7.27/197. In the final, he was up against Rick Stewart, driving for Bill Crossley. Gary got the victory with a 6.84 over Rick's 7.06. He took another win at an eight-car show at Irwindale on May 3. There, he got around a fouling Glenn Woosley in the first round, while in the semifinals, he advanced when Manke was disqualified for running over the lights. In the final, he got his third easy win in a row when James Warren fouled against him, and he ran 18.81 to take the win. He was back at Lions on May 10 for another eight-car show. A 6.78 qualified #6 in the field. Bob Williams fouled against him in the first round, and Cochran advanced with a 6.79/217.39. A 6.93/205.47 in the semifinals lost to Manke's 6.96/198. OCIR held a big sixteen-car show on May 17, and Cochran made it into the final there, too. In the first round, both he and his opponent, Dave McKenzie, smoked the tires, but Gary's 7.31/218.44 came out on top. In round two, his 7.16/226.13 (Top Speed) advanced over Wayne King. In the semis, his 7.24/225.00 beat Joe Lee. This put him in the final with Kelly Brown in Lou Baney's Ford-powered car. The race never came off as Cochran lost oil pressure and shut off on the line, giving Kelly a solo for the win. Irwindale hosted the NHRA Division 7 race on May 24. Cochran qualified, but in the first round, his 7.35 was beaten by Hank Westmoreland's 7.20. Gary qualified #5 at the big 32-car PDA Championships at OCIR on July 19 with a 6.87. He picked up to a second-round 6.76 over Butch Maas, and in round three, he set Top Speed at 225.56 while beating John Mulligan. In the semifinals, he lost to Larry Dixon. Cochran was at Lions for an eight-car show on July 26, but a first-round 6.97/218.97 lost to Warren's 6.78/226. |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, August 16, 2025, 12:56:27 PM by
Ron Howard.
Approved by Bill Pratt. |
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Steve Reyes
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Gary Cochran (M) from
Fountain Valley, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
) |
1969 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7 |
| "Dean Engineering Spl." Owned by Dave McKenzie
from
Cypress, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Dave McKenzie |
| '67 Dragster by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 1958 Chrysler Hemi with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
7.100 at Bakersfield CA 3/69 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1969 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 38.82,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 1.01865 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
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1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
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| 1969 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 6.400 ET, 238.15 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.660 ET, 174.00 MPH |
| 1969 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.970 ET, 218.96 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.030 ET, 160.70 MPH |
| 1969 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 7.540 ET, 202.41 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.400 ET, 149.69 MPH |
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Gary Cochran (M) from
Fountain Valley, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
700 ) |
1970 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7 |
| "Mr. C" Owned by Gary Cochran
from
Fountain Valley, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Gary Cochran |
| '69 Dragster by
Roy Fjastad - SPE |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.710 at Irwindale CA 7/04/70 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
224.42 at Irwindale CA 5/02/70 |
| 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 1970 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 67.02,
MPH 64.22 |
Entry is 0.97671 times average ET and 1.02494 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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| 1970 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 6.400 ET, 238.15 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.660 ET, 174.00 MPH |
| 1970 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.870 ET, 218.96 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.030 ET, 160.70 MPH |
| 1970 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 7.370 ET, 204.11 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.400 ET, 149.69 MPH |
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Notes: Gary Cochran started the year with a runner-up finish to John Wiebe at Fremont's New Year's Day Championships. He qualified #1 and in the first round, his 6.89/204.08 beat James Warren who got crossed up and shut off. In round two, Don Prudhomme got out of shape against him and crossed the center line. Gary moved on with a 6.88/221.12. A 7.05 in the semifinals beat Don Argee. He qualified #13 with a 6.90 at the NHRA Winternationals on February 1, but lost early. Jan 4 at OCIR's first All-Pro race, Gary was runner-up again, this time he fouled against Joe Lee in the final. He had run a first-round 6.83/223.23 over Dwight Salisbury and a semifinal 6.81/222.77 over Dick Rosberg. At Irwindale on January 26, he continued his runner-up role with Gerry Glenn's 6.84/216 in the Atlas Oil Tool car beating his 6.96/219.50 in the final. His speed was tops for the event. On February 15 for the Fremont Northern Nats, he took a first-round loss to Prudhomme's 6.55/220 he his 6.85/215.30. Cochran won the third OCIR All-Pro event on February 22, singling for the win when Don Cook was shut off on the line with an oil leak. Gary qualified thirteenth with a 6.95 at Bakersfield on March 8. A first-round 6.96/196.08 got him into the second round where Jim Dunn's 6.81/222.22 beat his 7.08/201.78. Dunn seemed to have Gary's number as on March 28 for the final OCIR All-Pro race, Dunn again beat Gary in the second round with a holeshot 6.79/211 over Cochran's 6.78/223.88. April 11 at Irwindale for an eight-car meet, Gary's 6.90/215.30 in the final wasn't good enough as Dunn's 6.78/222.22 went on to win. Gary qualified third with a 6.90 and ran a first-round 6.87/209.30 and a semifinal 6.94/183 before losing in the final. May 2 at Irwindale for another eight-car show, he qualified fourth with a 6.96 and ran 6.87/222.76 and 6.84/216.86 to make it to the final against (guess who?) Dunn again. This time the roles were reversed with Cochran's 6.86/224.42 nipping Jim's 6.87/202.76. OCIR held a sixteen-car race on May 16 and Gary's first-round 6.83/201.79 beat low qualifier (6.74) Dunn's ailing car. A single in the second round led to a 6.77/210.28 defeat of Billy Tidwell in the semis. In the final Gary faced James Warren and fouled. NHRA held its Division 7 Points race at Irwindale on May 23 and Cochran again ran well. He first met Dunn in round one, but singled with a 7.02/193 when Jim lost oil pressure and shut off. He had another easy run in round two when Don Moody fouled. But then in the semis against Jim Davis, Gary fouled away a Low ET of the meet, 6.82/199.10. He attempted to qualify at Dallas for the NHRA Springnationals, but his best of 6.91/208.33 failed to make the show. At the second annual March of Dimes race on June 20 at OCIR, Gary fouled against Moody in the first round. Still at OCIR on July 3 for the Nitro Championships, Gary made it into the semis against Dave Uyehara, but his engine soured and a 17.28 was no match for Dave's 6.99/223. The next day at Irwindale for the Fourth of July Championships, Gary put it all together for a big win. A 6.86/198.66 won the first-round race and a Low ET shot at 6.84/207.84 put him in the final where his 6.85/214.28 beat Carl Olson's 6.96/207.84. At the AHRA All-American at Lions on July 11, Gary's first-round 6.82/206.42 again beat Olson (6.99/220.58). But Rick Ramsey's 6.71/218 beat Gary's 6.80/212.76 in round two. At the 32-car PDA US Championships at OCIR on July 25, Cochran waded through three rounds of competition to end up in the semifinals matched against Steve Carbone. Gary's 6.97/214.28 lost to Carbone's 6.76/221.13. At Irwindale's Gold Cup Championships on August 1, Gary qualified eleventh and beat Larry Dixon's 6.84/207 in round one, with a 6.93/205.46. A second round 6.95/201.78 lost to Don Moody (6.84/209.78). August 15 had OCIR run its third annual Anniversary Race. Gary's 6.83/207.85 beat Don Moody (6.84/218.44) in the first round, before losing with a 6.79/213.27 to Billy Tidwell's 6.74/223.88 in Mike Kuhl's car in round two. On October 3, Irwindale held its 32-car Grand Prix. Gary ran 6.96/210.76 and 6.91/212.26 in the first two rounds before meeting Warren in round three and fouling. At the NHRA Supernationals on November 22, he qualified with a 6.82, but he lost to Richard Tharp in the first round. | Best NHRA national event times were 6.780/210.77. |
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Gary Cochran (M) from
Fountain Valley, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
700 ) |
1971 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7 |
| "Mr. C" Owned by Gary Cochran
from
Fountain Valley, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Gary Cochran |
| '69 Dragster by
Roy Fjastad - SPE |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.580 at Long Beach CA 1971 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
226.13 at Orange County CA 10/18/71 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 65.77,
MPH 63.30 |
Entry is 0.97481 times average ET and 1.03275 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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| 1971 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 6.211 ET, 245.90 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1971 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.750 ET, 218.96 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1971 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 7.289 ET, 204.11 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: Beat Don Garlits in RED debut. Gary failed to qualify at the first OCIR All-Pro race, but at Lions for the opening AHRA Grand American race, he more than made up for it. He qualified with a 6.61 and then beat Don Cook in round one, with a 6.74/196.07. He cut a good light in the second round, and his 6.79/208.33 beat Chris Karamesines' quicker 6.69/222. In the semifinal, Cochran's 6.73/218.97 lost to Don Moody's 6.63, but Moody hurt his engine on the run and could not return for the final, so Cochran got back in on the "break rule.” He faced "Big Daddy" Don Garlits in his new rear-engine car. Gary won with a 6.58/217.91 over Garlits' 6.66/225. He was driving Carl Casper's car at the second OCIR All-Pro race, and he beat Garlits in the final there again. He was not in the field at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, not sure if he skipped this event or if he failed to qualify. The bump was only 7.03, so I would guess he did not attend. He was back driving Casper's car at Beeline for the AHRA Winternationals, where he took another victory over a 32-car field. The Bakersfield March Meet was another show he competed at in Carl's car. On March 20, he was in his own car for a best-of-three-match race against Tom McEwen at Lions. He won the first race with his 6.63/216.34 nipping McEwen's 6.62/223. In the second race, Gary fouled away a 6.73. In the final race, McEwen smoked the tires, but Cochran lost a rod and the match. The last OCIR All-Pro race was run on March 27. Gary lost to Wiebe in the first round, when he had problems and shut down. |
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Gary Cochran (M) from
Fountain Valley, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
700 ) |
1971 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3 |
| "Young American" Owned by Carl Casper
from
Louisville, Kentucky
USA
| Crew Chief: Gary Cochran |
| Dragster by
Don Long |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.560 at Orange County CA 1/24/71 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
229.00 at Orange County CA 2/13/71 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
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 67.62,
MPH 68.63 |
Entry is 0.97185 times average ET and 1.04585 times average MPH |
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1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
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| 1971 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 6.211 ET, 245.90 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1971 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.750 ET, 218.96 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1971 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 7.289 ET, 204.11 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: Going back through my scrapbook stuff, it has me driving Carl Casper's "Young American" to a track record 6.56 at 224.43 at OCIR on January 24/1971. That was the second consecutive week that Garlits lost in the final round in his new rear-engined creation. first week was at Lions at the Grand American. TC said he was extremely pissed. Ya think? <g> — Gary Cochran | Carl Casper's original Young American FED sits in the Kruse Museum (Rick Howard photo), Auburn, Indiana (as of 2010). | Gary was at OCIR for the second All-Pro race on January 24. There were 34 cars attempting to qualify for the eight-car field. Gary qualified easily enough and in the first round, his 6.59/214.79 beat James Warren's 6.76/216. In the semifinals, he set a new track record 6.56 at 224.43 that beat Jim Paoli. The 6.59 was within the 2% for a back up. Ironically, Paoli had set Low ET with a 6.55 in the first round, but he was unable to back it up. Cochran faced Don Garlits new rear-engine car in the final and another 6.59/223.88 gave him the victory over Don's 6.62/223. He got another win with this car when he won the third OCIR All-Pro race on February13. In the opening round his 6.60/225.00 beat John Wiebe's 6.65/232. In the semifinals, Dwight Salisbury shut off and Gary's 6.83/198.67 advanced. His final round opponent was Don Moody and Cochran's 6.61/229 beat Moody's 6.70/226. He then went to Beeline for the AHRA Winternationals. It was a 32-car field and Gary qualified with a 7.10. He picked up to 6.83/213.76 in the first round, over Marvin Schwartz and an 8.09/109.89 advanced in round two when Fred Farndon fouled. He got another easy run in round thee when Dave Russell failed to fire and a 7.09 advanced. His competition continued to have trouble when in the semifinals, Don Ewald lost a clutch. Cochran kept his foot in it this time and ran 6.79/207.36. He faced Chris Karamesines for the money and the "Greek" was running well. He had run a best of 6.68 in eliminations and in his semifinal ran he ran 6.75/211. But in the final Chris had problems and shut off to 7.29/137 while Cochran picked up the win with a 6.74/218.96. Early in March he was at Famoso for the Bakersfield March Meet. He qualified with a 6.91, but a 6.87/218 in the first round, lost to eventual winner Don Garlits' 6.72/217. |
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Gary Cochran (M) from
Fountain Valley, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
700 ) |
1972 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7 |
| "Mr. C" Owned by Gary Cochran
from
Fountain Valley, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Gary Cochran |
| '69 Dragster by
Roy Fjastad - SPE |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.562 at PRA Tulsa OK 8/72 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
197.80 at PRA Tulsa OK 8/72 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
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 52.75,
MPH 00.97 |
Entry is 0.99424 times average ET and 0.89450 times average MPH |
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1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
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| 1972 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.910 ET, 245.90 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.280 ET, 182.00 MPH |
| 1972 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.600 ET, 221.13 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.875 ET, 172.90 MPH |
| 1972 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 7.289 ET, 204.11 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.400 ET, 154.09 MPH |
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Notes: 6.69 Beeline, 6.63 Pomona, 6.56 Tulsa |
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Gary Cochran (M) from
Fountain Valley, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
700 ) |
1973 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7 |
| "Gary Cochran" Owned by Gary Cochran
from
Fountain Valley, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Gary Cochran |
| '73 Dragster by
Roy Fjastad - SPE |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 417 Donovan Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.290 at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
230.17 at Orange County CA 6/73 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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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 60.83,
MPH 56.00 |
Entry is 0.97823 times average ET and 1.01023 times average MPH |
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1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
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| 1973 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.784 ET, 247.25 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.135 ET, 184.80 MPH |
| 1973 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.430 ET, 227.84 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.360 ET, 175.56 MPH |
| 1973 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 7.076 ET, 207.04 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.690 ET, 163.21 MPH |
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Notes: AKA Mr. C. Photo from the 1973 NHRA US Nationals, Indianapolis Raceway Park. Confirmed 6.56 at OCIR 5/23/73 and 6.42 at OCIR. Ran 6.67/201.79, 6.60/202.70 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/73. |
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Gary Cochran (M) from
Arlington, Texas
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
423 ) |
1974 - Category: AFUELDRAG, Type: XN, Class: A/FD, Div: 4 |
| "The Ice Age" Owned by Jerry Robinson
from
Dallas, Texas
USA
| Crew Chief: Jerry Robinson |
| Dragster by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Injected Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi by Jerry Robinbson with
3 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
7.955 at Green Valley TX 1974 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
185.95 at Green Valley TX 1974 |
| 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 1974 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.99,
MPH 21.86 |
Entry is 1.08084 times average ET and 0.96347 times average MPH |
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1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
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| 1974 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 6.895 ET, 205.02 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.790 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1974 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 7.360 ET, 193.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.029 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1974 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 7.860 ET, 180.72 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.359 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Gary Cochran (M) from
Fountain Valley, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
700 ) |
1974 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7 |
| "Lisa & Rossi" Owned by Vince Rossi & Tom Lisa
from
Los Angeles, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Vince Rossi & Tom Lisa |
| Dragster by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Chrysler Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.440 at Irwindale CA 5/74 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
227.89 at Orange County CA 6/29/74 |
| 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 36.81,
MPH 46.88 |
Entry is 1.02222 times average ET and 0.99515 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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| 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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Notes: Two cars and two drivers, Cochran & Kalb. | Cochran was running at Irwindale in May for their Third Annual T-Shirt Night event. A 6.44/222.77 lost to Ron Attebury's 6.37/191 in the opening round. He was at OCIR’s Nitro Jam in June and in the second round his 6.56/213.77 beat Leland Kolb's 6.78/221. He lost to eventual winner Bob Williams in the semifinals, where his 6.51/227.89 wasn't enough to get around Williams' 6.17/234. |
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Gary Cochran (M) from
Fountain Valley, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
700 ) |
1974 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7 |
| "Western Raider" Owned by John Blanchard
from
San Mateo, California
USA
| Crew Chief: John Blanchard |
| Dragster by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 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 1974 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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| 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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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, September 2, 2010, 07:17:38 PM by
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Gary Cochran (M) from
Arlington, Texas
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
423 ) |
1975 - Category: ALKYDRAG, Type: DN, Class: AA/DA, Div: 4 |
| "Beavers Automotive" Owned by Wasson Bros. & Gary Cochran
from
Arlington, Texas
USA
| Crew Chief: Beaver Wasson |
| '75 Dragster by
Don Long |
Powered by Supercharged Alcohol 392 Chrysler Hemi by Beaver Wasson with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
7.230 at LaPlace LA 4/75 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
190.27 at LaPlace LA 4/75 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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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 50.00,
MPH 45.76 |
Entry is 1.00000 times average ET and 0.99368 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 |
|
| 1975 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 6.640 ET, 214.79 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1975 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 7.230 ET, 191.48 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1975 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 7.820 ET, 177.49 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: Runner-up finish at Division 4 race in LaPlace, LA, in car's debut. |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, May 7, 2022, 11:34:41 AM by
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Gary Cochran (M) from
Fountain Valley, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
7700 ) |
1975 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Jim Terry" Owned by Jim Terry
from
Marina del Rey, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Jim Terry |
| '73 Ford Mustang by
Steve Plueger |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi by Waterman Racing Engines with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.233 at NHRA Ontario CA 10/11/75 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
229.59 at NHRA Ontario CA 10/11/75 |
| 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 79.25,
MPH 76.29 |
Entry is 0.94726 times average ET and 1.06125 times average MPH |
|
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
| 1/8 Mile Rating:
ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
|
| 1975 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.987 ET, 241.53 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.220 ET, 189.00 MPH |
| 1975 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.580 ET, 216.34 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.495 ET, 184.00 MPH |
| 1975 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 7.145 ET, 200.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.825 ET, 172.12 MPH |
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Notes: Gary ran this car at Indy and Ontario this year, his only two NHRA national events. He 6.311/216.34 to qualify #8 at Indy. He lost in round one, to Norm Wilcox, 6.27/218 to 6.950/216.86. At Ontario for the Supernationals, Gary qualified #5 at 6.233/229.59. In round one, he lost to Pat Foster, 6.44/222 to 6.600/226.13. |
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Submitted by Gena White, Last updated on Saturday, January 15, 2022, 05:55:52 PM by
Ron Howard.
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Mike Ditty |
Gary Cochran (M) from
Fountain Valley, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
7700 ) |
1975 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Jim Terry" Owned by Jim Terry
from
Marina del Rey, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Jim Terry |
| '75 Buick Skyhawk by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi by Waterman Racing Engines with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
7.010 at Orange County CA 11/75 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
203.61 at Orange County CA 11/75 |
| 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 12.71,
MPH 11.82 |
Entry is 1.06535 times average ET and 0.94116 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: Debuted at Orange County International Raceway Manufacturer's Meet 11/75. |
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, January 29, 2022, 12:30:41 AM by
Danny White.
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Mike Ditty |
Gary Cochran (M) from
Fountain Valley, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
7700 ) |
1976 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Jim Terry" Owned by Jim Terry
from
Marina Del Rey, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Jim Terry |
| '75 Buick Skyhawk by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi by Waterman Racing Engines with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
7.120 at Orange County CA 3/76 |
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 1976 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 01.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 1.08869 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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| 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: Cochran was one of 27 drivers that showed up at OCIR for its Fox Hunt race in March. It was a sixteen car show and Gary's 7.12 failed to make the show. |
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, 09:47:57 PM by
Ron Howard.
Approved by Super Crew. |
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Gary Cochran (M) from
Fountain Valley, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
700 ) |
1976 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7 |
| "Western Raider" Owned by John Blanchard & Montgomery
from
San Mateo, California
USA
| Crew Chief: John Blanchard |
| Dragster by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Chrysler Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.060 at NHRA D7 Fremont CA 1976 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
234.00 at Portland OR 6/06/76 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
|
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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 56.21,
MPH 54.00 |
Entry is 0.99020 times average ET and 1.00624 times average MPH |
|
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
| 1/8 Mile Rating:
ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
|
| 1976 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 250.69 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.000 ET, 200.00 MPH |
| 1976 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.120 ET, 232.55 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.090 ET, 190.00 MPH |
| 1976 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.620 ET, 214.99 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.420 ET, 175.81 MPH |
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Notes: Gary qualified #26 at the Bakersfield March Meet with a 6.31. An opening round 6.22/224.43 beat Dennis Baca's quicker 6.18/226, but in round two, he shut down to an 8.18 in a loss to Don Garlits' 6.15. On June 6, Cochran competed at Portland International for the Rose Festival Drag Championships. It was an unusual fourteen-car field, and Gary qualified #7 at 6.31. An opening round 6.29/234 beat a motor-blowing Ron Smith, and in the second round, his 6.12/234 beat Jim Barnard's 6.16/233. But in the semifinals, eventual winner Jerry Ruth ran 6.04/233 to beat his 6.18/233. Gary was at Sacramento on June 19 for the second NHRA Division 7 race. He qualified #1 for the eight-car field with a 6.15/230.18. In the opening round, another 6.15 at 231.37 (Top Speed) beat Ken Moitoza, and he set Low ET in the semifinals with a 6.13/225.56 to take out Gary Cornwall. He faced Garth Widdison in the final, and Garth broke while Gary picked up the victory with a 6.17/230.17. Ran 6.30/230 at Irwindale WCS. |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, 11:21:30 PM by
Ron Howard.
Approved by Super Crew. |
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Gary Cochran (M) from
Arlington, Texas
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
423 ) |
1977 - Category: ALKYFC, Type: CN, Class: BB/FC, Div: 4 |
| "Smokey The Bear" Owned by Wasson Bros.
from
Arlington, Massachusetts
USA
| Crew Chief: Beaver Wasson |
| '73 Plymouth Satellite by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Alcohol 515 Donovan Hemi by Beaver Wasson with
3 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
7.290 at 1977 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
191.00 at 1977 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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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 29.72,
MPH 27.21 |
Entry is 1.03404 times average ET and 0.96465 times average MPH |
|
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
| 1/8 Mile Rating:
ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
|
| 1977 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 6.470 ET, 213.82 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.370 ET, 154.90 MPH |
| 1977 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 7.050 ET, 198.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.590 ET, 149.00 MPH |
| 1977 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 7.630 ET, 182.95 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.920 ET, 139.01 MPH |
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Notes: Ran 7.53 at I-20 Tyler. Beaver's Automotive. |
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Submitted by Mike Gagnon, Last updated on Thursday, September 4, 2025, 04:39:44 PM by
Ron Thums.
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Mike Ditty |
Gary Cochran (M) from
Fountain Valley, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
7700 ) |
1977 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Jim Terry" Owned by Jim Terry
from
Marina del Rey, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Gary Cochran |
| '75 Buick Skyhawk by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.150 at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
231.00 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 1977 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 81.97,
MPH 69.64 |
Entry is 0.94907 times average ET and 1.04981 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: Gary raced the car at NHRA Seattle and Ontario this year. He qualified #4 at Seattle at 6.287/222.77. He beat Richard Rogers in round one, 6.89 to 10.73. In round two, Gary took out John Lombardo, 6.40/218.97 to 8.22/100. Billy Meyer ended his day in the semis, 6.90/195 to 7.83/113. At the World Finals, Gary was the fourth alternate at 6.340/212.26. | I remember the 6.15/231 times from 1977. We need to confirm where they were run. - BP |
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Submitted by Mike Ditty, Last updated on Saturday, January 29, 2022, 12:35:01 AM by
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Handout |
Gary Cochran (M) from
Dallas, Texas
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
423 ) |
1977 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4 |
| "Smokey The Bear" Owned by Wasson Bros.
from
Arlington, Texas
USA
| Crew Chief: Beaver Wasson |
| '73 Plymouth Satellite by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 515 Donovan Hemi by Beaver Wasson 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 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: Ran small percentage of nitro for match races. |
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Thursday, September 4, 2025, 04:42:54 PM by
Ron Thums.
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Gary Cochran (M) from
Fountain Valley, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
700 ) |
1977 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7 |
| "Western Raider" Owned by John Blanchard & Montgomery
from
San Mateo, California
USA
| Crew Chief: John Blanchard |
| '73 Dragster by
Dave Uyehara |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.130 at Bakersfield CA 1977 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
223.88 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 49.02,
MPH 22.58 |
Entry is 1.00163 times average ET and 0.95773 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: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1977 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.120 ET, 233.76 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1977 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.620 ET, 216.10 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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No notes on this entry. |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, 12:24:04 PM by
Super Crew.
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Gary Cochran (M) from
Arlington, Texas
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
423 ) |
1978 - Category: ALKYFC, Type: CN, Class: BB/FC, Div: 4 |
| "Smokey Bear" Owned by Wasson Bros.
from
Arlington, Texas
USA
| Crew Chief: Beaver Wasson |
| '77 Plymouth Arrow by
Don Long |
Powered by Supercharged Alcohol 515 Donovan Hemi by Beaver Wasson with
3 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.980 at AHRA San Antonio TX 1978 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
210.01 at AHRA San Antonio TX 1978 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
5.360 at AAFCC Colorado Springs CO 7/78 |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
143.00 at AAFCC Colorado Springs CO 7/78 |
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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 56.03,
MPH 87.95 |
Entry is 0.99007 times average ET and 1.06066 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 00.92,
MPH 20.58 |
Entry is 1.16776 times average ET and 0.95973 times average MPH |
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| 1978 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 6.470 ET, 213.82 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.370 ET, 154.90 MPH |
| 1978 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 7.050 ET, 198.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.590 ET, 149.00 MPH |
| 1978 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 7.630 ET, 182.95 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.920 ET, 139.01 MPH |
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Notes: A strong contender in the 1978 All American Funny Car Series. Won the first race of the 1978 season at I-20 Raceway (7.29/193.96) and finished runner-up five more times during the 1979 season. This performance gave Smokey the Bear enough points to finish runner-up in the series. Texas Gary Cochran (not "Mr. C" from California). Runner at Jackson, MS, Manhattan, KS, Colorado Springs, CO 5.37 127, and twice at San Antonio. Ran the first six in AAFCC action. |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, July 28, 2022, 11:33:50 AM by
Gary Cochran.
Approved by Bill Pratt. |
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Richard Shute
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Gary Cochran (M) from
Fountain Valley, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
7700 ) |
1978 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Jim Terry" Owned by Jim Terry
from
Marina del Rey, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Gary Cochran |
| '75 Buick Skyhawk by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
Unknown at NHRA Pomona CA 2/04/78 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at NHRA Pomona CA 2/04/78 |
| 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 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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| 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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No Racer Website |
No video link |
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Notes: Gary failed to qualify at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals (times unavailable). |
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Friday, January 28, 2022, 09:14:29 PM by
Ron Howard.
Approved by Super Crew. |
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Gary Cochran (M) from
Dallas, Texas
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
423 ) |
1978 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4 |
| "Smokey The Bear" Owned by Wasson Bros.
from
Arlington, Texas
USA
| Crew Chief: Beaver Wasson |
| '73 Plymouth Satellite by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 515 Donovan Hemi by Beaver Wasson 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 1978 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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| 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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No Racer Website |
No video link |
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Notes: Struck guardrail during burnout at 11th Annual Kansas State Championships, Manhattan Raceway Park, Manhattan KS, per photo caption in May 1, 1978 Manhattan Register. Car was reported as extensively damaged; driver uninjured. -- RT |
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Submitted by Ron Thums, Last updated on Thursday, September 4, 2025, 04:41:17 PM by
Ron Thums.
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Gary Cochran (M) from
Fountain Valley, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
700 ) |
1979 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7 |
| "Nitro Fever" Owned by R.T. Melville
from
Capistrano Beach, California
USA
| Crew Chief: |
| Dragster by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro Keith Black Hemi by R.T. Melville 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 1979 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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| 1979 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.770 ET, 204.08 MPH |
| 1979 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.060 ET, 234.37 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.958 ET, 198.00 MPH |
| 1979 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.560 ET, 216.51 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.288 ET, 183.22 MPH |
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No Racer Website |
No video link |
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Notes: Did not race any NHRA national events in 1979. |
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Submitted by Freddie Young, Last updated on Monday, November 23, 2020, 09:47:49 PM by
Freddie Young.
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Rankings updated: 07/25/26 03:02:38 am EDT
