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John L. Johnson Joe Amato (M) from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 115 ) 1973 - Category: AFUELFC, Type: CN, Class: A/FC, Div: 1
"Keystone Kuda" Owned by Joe Amato from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Tim Richards
'72 Plymouth Cuda by S&W Race Cars | Powered by Injected Nitro 486 Chrysler Hemi by Tim Richards with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.435 at Suffolk VA 9/12/73         1/4 Mile MPH: 178.00 at Suffolk VA 9/12/73
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1973 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 76.05, MPH 62.70    Entry is 0.93758 times average ET and 1.05021 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1973 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.980 ET, 203.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.705 ET, 166.00 MPH   
1973 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.930 ET, 169.49 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.810 ET, 152.00 MPH
1973 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.880 ET, 151.36 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.140 ET, 142.64 MPH
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Notes: Ran 7.43/178 on 9/12/73 at Suffolk Dixie Drag Classic per Wilkes-Barre newspaper. Ran 7.53/177 at Napierville, Quebec on 10/18/73 per that town's paper.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, December 3, 2022, 04:44:20 PM by Danny White.
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© Tom Kasch Joe Amato (M) from Las Vegas, Nevada USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 7107 ) 1973 - Category: AFUELFC, Type: CN, Class: A/FC, Div: 7
"Wiskey" Owned by Joe Amato from Las Vegas, Nevada USA Crew Chief: Joe Amato
'73 Chevrolet Vega by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Injected Nitro 490 Chevrolet with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.260 at Martin MI 1973         1/4 Mile MPH: 160.00 at Martin MI 1973
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1973 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 32.98, MPH 24.35    Entry is 1.04161 times average ET and 0.94401 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1973 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.980 ET, 203.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.705 ET, 166.00 MPH   
1973 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.930 ET, 169.49 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.810 ET, 152.00 MPH
1973 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.880 ET, 151.36 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.140 ET, 142.64 MPH
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Notes: Photo from IFCA (International Funny Car Association) meet at US 131, Martin, MI. Chicago-style format netted runs of 8.26/160 (against Frank Heaps in photo) and a second round 8.45/151 that did not qualify for the final. Moved from Chicago to Las Vegas where he died in a highway crash in 1982.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, 01:04:57 AM by Rick Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Bob Plumer Collection Joe Amato (M) from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 115 ) 1974 - Category: ALKYFC, Type: CN, Class: BB/FC, Div: 1
"Keystone Kuda" Owned by Joe Amato from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Tim Richards
'72 Plymouth Cuda by S&W Race Cars | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol 486 Chrysler Hemi by Tim Richards with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.145 at Monrovia MD 1974         1/4 Mile MPH: 188.28 at Englishtown NJ 1974
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1974 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 75.39, MPH 51.02    Entry is 0.95649 times average ET and 1.00208 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1974 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.830 ET, 207.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.370 ET, 154.00 MPH   
1974 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.470 ET, 187.89 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.140 ET, 134.32 MPH
1974 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.110 ET, 173.83 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.910 ET, 116.82 MPH
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Notes: Joe ran A/FC 72 & 73, then went to BB/FC in 74 and early 75 before debuting the Monza. Best I found in 74 were 7.21/188.28 at Englishtown. In 75, I have a 7.17/190.67 at Maple Grove with the Cuda, and with the Monza in 75 a 6.84 at Maple Grove and 205.47 at Englishtown. — DD | Joe was at Indy for the NHRA US Nationals where he qualified #10 in the 32-car field with a 7.23. Unfortunately, he had problems in the first round, and his off-pace 8.01 lost to Marlis Williams' 7.29.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Monday, June 15, 2020, 10:16:14 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Photog Web 		Joe Amato (M) from Las Vegas, Nevada USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 7107 ) 1974 - Category: ALKYFC, Type: CN, Class: BB/FC, Div: 7
"Wiskey" Owned by Joe Amato from Las Vegas, Nevada USA Crew Chief: Joe Amato
'73 Chevrolet Vega by Romeo Palamides | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol Chevrolet with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1974 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1974 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.830 ET, 207.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.370 ET, 154.00 MPH   
1974 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.470 ET, 187.89 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.140 ET, 134.32 MPH
1974 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.110 ET, 173.83 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.910 ET, 116.82 MPH
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No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, 09:21:44 PM by Danny White.
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Photog Web 		Joe Amato (M) from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 115 ) 1975 - Category: ALKYFC, Type: CN, Class: BB/FC, Div: 1
"Gabriel hiJacker" Owned by Joe Amato from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Tim Richards
'75 Chevrolet Monza by S&W Race Cars | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol Keith Black Hemi by Tim Richards with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.840 at Mohnton PA 1975         1/4 Mile MPH: 205.47 at Englishtown NJ 1975
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1975 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 77.55, MPH 82.63    Entry is 0.95132 times average ET and 1.06621 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1975 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.555 ET, 212.26 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.370 ET, 154.90 MPH   
1975 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.190 ET, 192.71 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.020 ET, 147.16 MPH
1975 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.825 ET, 177.07 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.670 ET, 130.29 MPH
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Notes: Car debuted in 1975 with 6.99/195 pass. Ran 6.94/198 at Island Dragway, 6.92 at Maple Grove Dragway 9/75. Also 6.87/199.55 at Maple Grove on 7/75 and 9/75. | Best times with the Monza in 75 were 6.84 at Maple Grove and 205.47 at Englishtown. - Dennis Doubleday | Joe qualified #1 at Englishtown's Fallnationals race. His 6.84/200.00 held up for Low ET and Top Speed, but he was upset in the first round, of eliminations.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, 09:54:16 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Joe Amato (M) from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 115 ) 1975 - Category: ALKYFC, Type: CN, Class: BB/FC, Div: 1
"Keystone Kuda" Owned by Joe Amato from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Tim Richards
'72 Plymouth Cuda by S&W Race Cars | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol 486 Chrysler Hemi by Tim Richards with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.175 at Mohnton PA 1975         1/4 Mile MPH: 190.67 at Mohnton PA 1975
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1975 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 51.18, MPH 43.61    Entry is 0.99791 times average ET and 0.98941 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1975 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.555 ET, 212.26 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.370 ET, 154.90 MPH   
1975 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.190 ET, 192.71 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.020 ET, 147.16 MPH
1975 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.825 ET, 177.07 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.670 ET, 130.29 MPH
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Notes: Joe ran A/FC 72 & 73, then went to BB/FC in 74 and early 75 before debuting the Monza. Best I found in 74 were 7.21/188.28 at Englishtown. In 75, I have a 7.17/190.67 at Maple Grove with the Cuda, and with the Monza in 75 a 6.84 at Maple Grove and 205.47 at Englishtown. - Dennis Doubleday
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Thursday, November 19, 2020, 10:30:39 PM by Danny White.
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Richard Shute
Photog Web 		Joe Amato (M) from Las Vegas, Nevada USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 7107 ) 1975 - Category: ALKYFC, Type: CN, Class: BB/FC, Div: 7
"Wiskey" Owned by Joe Amato from Las Vegas, Nevada USA Crew Chief: Joe Amato
'75 Chevrolet Vega by Romeo Palamides | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol Chevrolet with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1975 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1975 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.555 ET, 212.26 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.370 ET, 154.90 MPH   
1975 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.190 ET, 192.71 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.020 ET, 147.16 MPH
1975 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.825 ET, 177.07 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.670 ET, 130.29 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, 05:02:04 PM by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Joe Amato (M) from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 115 ) 1976 - Category: ALKYFC, Type: CN, Class: BB/FC, Div: 1
"Gabriel HiJacker" Owned by Joe Amato from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Tim Richards
'75 Chevrolet Monza by S&W Race Cars | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol Keith Black Hemi by Tim Richards with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.750 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/05/76         1/4 Mile MPH: 206.42 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/05/76
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1976 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 80.28, MPH 81.36    Entry is 0.94011 times average ET and 1.06424 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1976 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.470 ET, 213.82 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.370 ET, 154.90 MPH   
1976 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.180 ET, 193.96 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.020 ET, 147.16 MPH
1976 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.825 ET, 177.07 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.670 ET, 130.29 MPH
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Notes: Amato qualified #5 at Phoenix in January for the Winter Classic with a 7.05. In the first round, he slowed to 7.45/171.42 in a loss to Dave Beatty's 7.20/196. Joe ran 6.93/200.89 to qualify #6 at Gainesville for the NHRA Gatornationals. His 7.02/202.70 beat Tom Trish in the opening round, but he smoked the tires in round two and lost to eventual winner Ken Veney. His 6.80/205.01 qualified #3 at Englishtown for the NHRA Summernationals. He was the #5 qualifier at Indy with a 6.75/206.42 and won round one against Tom Trisch, 6.88/202.70 to 6.95/200. He beat Mike Kosky in round two, 6.93/202.70 to 7.12. but he got crossed up against Dale Armstrong in round three.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, June 26, 2022, 11:27:43 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Joe Amato (M) from Las Vegas, Nevada USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 7107 ) 1976 - Category: ALKYFC, Type: CN, Class: BB/FC, Div: 7
"Wiskey" Owned by Joe Amato from Las Vegas, Nevada USA Crew Chief: Joe Amato
'75 Chevrolet Vega by Romeo Palamides | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol Chevrolet with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1976 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1976 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   
1976 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.180 ET, 193.96 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.020 ET, 147.16 MPH
1976 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.825 ET, 177.07 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.670 ET, 130.29 MPH
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No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, January 12, 2020, 09:30:41 PM by Super Crew.
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Thomas Nagy Joe Amato (M) from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 115 ) 1977 - Category: ALKYFC, Type: CN, Class: BB/FC, Div: 1
"Gabriel hiJacker" Owned by Joe Amato from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Tim Richards
'75 Chevrolet Monza by S&W Race Cars | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol Keith Black Hemi by Tim Richards with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.800 at NHRA Columbus OH 6/11/77         1/4 Mile MPH: 201.00 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1977 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 71.55, MPH 59.48    Entry is 0.96454 times average ET and 1.01515 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: This car was replaced with a new Firebird later in the year. A 6.80 was recorded as the season-best in Greg Zyla's Vallco drag racing game with an average of 6.90. Ran 6.88, 6.85 at the Englishtown Summernationals. The photo was taken in March 1977 at the NHRA Gatornationals, Gainesville, Florida.
Submitted by Mike Gagnon, Last updated on Thursday, December 30, 2021, 10:22:29 PM by Thomas Nagy.
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Mike Ditty Joe Amato (M) from Las Vegas, Nevada USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 7107 ) 1977 - Category: ALKYFC, Type: CN, Class: BB/FC, Div: 7
"Wiskey" Owned by Joe Amato from Las Vegas, Nevada USA Crew Chief: Joe Amato
'75 Chevrolet Vega by Romeo Palamides | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol Chevrolet with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1977 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1977 Records: 1/4 Mile: 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
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Mike Ditty, Last updated on Sunday, January 12, 2020, 09:30:45 PM by Mike Ditty. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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© Rick Oldfield Joe Amato (M) from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 115 ) 1977 - Category: ALKYFC, Type: CN, Class: BB/FC, Div: 1
"Gabriel hiJacker" Owned by Joe Amato from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Tim Richards
'77 Pontiac Trans Am by S&W Race Cars | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol Keith Black Hemi by Tim Richards with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1977 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1977 Records: 1/4 Mile: 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
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Replaced Joe's Monza late in 1977.
Submitted by Mike Gagnon, Last updated on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, 01:04:21 AM by Super Crew.
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Tom Schiltz Joe Amato (M) from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 115 ) 1978 - Category: ALKYFC, Type: CN, Class: BB/FC, Div: 1
"Gabriel HiJacker" Owned by Joe Amato from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Tim Richards
'77 Pontiac Trans Am by S&W Race Cars | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol Keith Black Hemi by Tim Richards with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.790 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/02/78         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1978 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 72.41, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.96312 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1978 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.470 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: Joe ran 6.91 at the Englishtown All-Pro Race. Amato's 6.79 qualified #18 for the 32-car field at the NHRA US Natiionals.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, July 9, 2022, 02:34:20 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Mike Ditty Joe Amato (M) from Las Vegas, Nevada USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 7107 ) 1978 - Category: ALKYFC, Type: CN, Class: BB/FC, Div: 7
"Wiskey" Owned by Joe Amato from Las Vegas, Nevada USA Crew Chief: Joe Amato
'77 Chevrolet Vega by Romeo Palamides | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol Rodeck Chevrolet with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.990 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 192.30 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1978 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 55.17, MPH 31.44    Entry is 0.99149 times average ET and 0.97121 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1978 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.470 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: Amato was still running the Vega through 1978.
Submitted by Mike Ditty, Last updated on Sunday, January 12, 2020, 09:30:49 PM by Mike Ditty. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Lynn "Mort" Morton Joe Amato (M) from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 115 ) 1979 - Category: ALKYDRAG, Type: DN, Class: TA/D, Div: 1
"Hurst/Airheart Special" Owned by Joe Amato from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Tim Richards
Dragster by Bob Jinkens | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol 426 Keith Black Hemi by Tim Richards with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.660 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/10/79         1/4 Mile MPH: 209.30 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/10/79
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 69.76, MPH 70.42    Entry is 0.97511 times average ET and 1.04650 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1979 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.400 ET, 222.77 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.310 ET, 168.85 MPH   
1979 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.830 ET, 200.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.540 ET, 151.77 MPH
1979 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.330 ET, 186.36 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.870 ET, 141.49 MPH
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Notes: Joe qualified #9 for the 32-car field at Indy for the NHRA US Nationals with a 6.68/207.85. In the first round, A.J. Seruntine had problems and shut down on the line. Joe advanced with a 6.78/204.08. A second-round 6.81/206.42 beat a napping Ken Veney, who woke up to run a losing 6.71/212. But in the third round, Amato lost to Joey Severance. | Runner Up NHRA Englishtown NJ 7/14/79
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, 10:50:05 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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"Gabriel hiJacker" Owned by Joe Amato from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Tim Richards
'77 Pontiac Trans Am by S&W Race Cars | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol Keith Black Hemi by Tim Richards with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1979 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.470 ET, 214.79 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.260 ET, 169.49 MPH   
1979 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.050 ET, 198.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.473 ET, 161.02 MPH
1979 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.630 ET, 182.95 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.803 ET, 149.95 MPH
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No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, November 19, 2020, 10:33:29 PM by Gena White.
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Photog Web 		Joe Amato (M) from Las Vegas, Nevada USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 7107 ) 1979 - Category: ALKYFC, Type: CN, Class: BB/FC, Div: 7
"Wiskey" Owned by Joe Amato from Las Vegas, Nevada USA Crew Chief: Joe Amato
'78 Pontiac Firebird by Romeo Palamides | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol Rodeck Chevrolet with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1979 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.470 ET, 214.79 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.260 ET, 169.49 MPH   
1979 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.050 ET, 198.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.473 ET, 161.02 MPH
1979 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.630 ET, 182.95 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.803 ET, 149.95 MPH
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, January 12, 2020, 09:30:53 PM by Danny White.
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Photog Web 		Joe Amato (M) from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 115 / 11) 1980 - Category: ALKYDRAG, Type: DN, Class: TA/D, Div: 1
"Hurst/Airheart Special" Owned by Joe Amato from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Tim Richards
'80 Dragster by Bob Jinkens | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol 426 Keith Black Hemi by Tim Richards with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.723 at NHRA Gainesville FL 8/1/80         1/4 Mile MPH: 211.76 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 62.44, MPH 74.85    Entry is 0.98433 times average ET and 1.05416 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1980 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.400 ET, 222.77 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.310 ET, 168.85 MPH   
1980 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.830 ET, 200.88 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.530 ET, 153.00 MPH
1980 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.330 ET, 187.18 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.860 ET, 142.61 MPH
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, December 16, 2023, 09:43:14 PM by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Joe Amato (M) from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 115 ) 1980 - Category: ALKYDRAG, Type: DN, Class: TA/D, Div: 1
"Hurst/Airheart Special" Owned by Joe Amato from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Tim Richards
Dragster by Bob Jinkens | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol 426 Keith Black Hemi by Tim Richards with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1980 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.400 ET, 222.77 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.310 ET, 168.85 MPH   
1980 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.830 ET, 200.88 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.530 ET, 153.00 MPH
1980 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.330 ET, 187.18 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.860 ET, 142.61 MPH
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, November 19, 2020, 10:33:47 PM by Danny White.
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© David Oakes Joe Amato (M) from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 115 ) 1980 - Category: ALKYFC, Type: CN, Class: TA/FC, Div: 1
"Gabriel hiJacker" Owned by Joe Amato from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Tim Richards
'77 Pontiac Trans Am by S&W Race Cars | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol Keith Black Hemi by Tim Richards with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.590 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 209.30 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 89.28, MPH 79.03    Entry is 0.93741 times average ET and 1.04886 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1980 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.470 ET, 216.34 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1980 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.030 ET, 199.55 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1980 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.590 ET, 184.83 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: In May, Joe was still racing his Firebird when he went to Atco for its FC show. It was a sixteen-car field, and in round one, his 7.07/200.44 beat Joe Shubert's 7.58/192. He improved to 7.00/200.44 in round two to beat Tommy Musselman's 7.08/197. I do not have the semi-final results, but he advanced into the final to run Peter Gallen. Peter had problems and shut down to a nine-second time while Amato got the victory with a 7.08/200.44 (again)!
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, 07:38:22 PM by David Oakes.
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Photog Web 		Joe Amato (M) from Las Vegas, Nevada USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 7107 ) 1980 - Category: ALKYFC, Type: CN, Class: TA/FC, Div: 7
"Whiskey" Owned by Joe Amato from Las Vegas, Nevada USA Crew Chief: Joe Amato
'79 Pontiac Firebird by Romeo Palamides | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol Rodeck Chevrolet with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1980 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.470 ET, 216.34 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1980 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.030 ET, 199.55 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1980 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.590 ET, 184.83 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, 07:40:09 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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"Hurst/Airheart Special" Owned by Joe Amato from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Tim Richards
'80 Dragster by Bob Jinkens | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol 426 Keith Black Hemi by Tim Richards with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.440 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 211.76 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1981 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 95.34, MPH 74.85    Entry is 0.94290 times average ET and 1.05416 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1981 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.400 ET, 222.77 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1981 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.830 ET, 200.88 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1981 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.330 ET, 187.18 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Photo 81 Nationals. Also ran 6.55 at Gainesville on 3/81 and 6.55 National Record at Epping NH on 8/81. | Joe was at Atlanta for the NHRA Division 2 Opener on March 8. He qualified #3 in the eight-car field with a 6.86/196.07. A first-round 6.82/199.11 beat Bill Brock, and he set Low ET in the semifinals with a 6.68/201.79 over Jeff Richardson. In the final, he faced Bill Mullins Chevy-powered car and the two had a good race with Amato's 6.71/202.70 beating Mullins' 6.73/204. The following week, he was at Gainesville for the NHRA Gatornationals where qualified #1 with a 6.55/208.33. The car ran like a bracket racer, running 6.59/207.37 in the first round, over Bruce Horner, a round two solo at 6.61/207.37 when Darrell Gwynn lost fire and another 6.59/206.42 beat Bogie Kell in the semifinals. His final round opponent was Chet Rickard who had set Low ET with a 6.49 in the first round. Chet pushed the tree a little too hard and fouled away a 6.52/211 while Joe got the victory with a 6.61/199.11. Amato scored another win at Atlanta in April for the NHRA Southern Nationals. He qualified #2 in the eight-car field with a 6.62/206 behind Rickard's 6.60. These two would work their way into the final. Joe beat Willard Buff and Gwynn in the semifinals to run Chet. Once again Joe had the slower time in their final round race, but once again he came out on top when his 6.65/206.42 beat Rickard's late 6.61/207. Amato was at the NHRA Eastern Regional at Cayuga Park in Canada in May, and while he failed to reach the finals, he did set Top Speed at 209.30. His next stop was at Baton Rouge for the NHRA Cajun Nationals. Joe qualified #1 with a 6.67, then ran a solo 6.65 in the first round, when Buff failed to fire. In the semifinals, a 6.67 beat Kell's 6.86 and Amato found himself in another final round. He faced Mullins again and this time Bill got the win with a 6.67/206 beating Joe's runner-up effort of 6.70/205.47. Amato and Rickard continued their battle at Atco on June 7 for the NHRA Division 1 race. Joe qualified #1 with a 6.78/203.16 and a 6.76/205.94 (Top Speed) advanced when Jeff Rapp broke in the first round. Another solo run of 6.78/203.16 came in the semifinals after his was opponent, Joe Baker, crashed after winning his first-round race. This put Chet and Joe into another final round meeting. Unfortunately for Joe, his transmission broke and Rickard got the victory with a 6.74/205. At the NHRA Springnationals, a 6.70/206.42 qualified #6 in the sixteen-car field. A first-round 6.77/203.61 beat Mark Pieri and in round two his 6.81/201.79 beat Gwynn's 7.03/201. In the semifinals another 6.81 at 201.34 lost to Brian Raymer's 6.74/205.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, November 19, 2020, 10:35:49 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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"Wiskey" Owned by Joe Amato from Las Vegas, Nevada USA Crew Chief: Joe Amato
'78 Pontiac Firebird by Romeo Palamides | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol Rodeck Chevrolet with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.980 at NHRA Fremont CA 10/04/81         1/4 Mile MPH: 192.71 at NHRA Fremont CA 10/04/81
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1981 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 42.16, MPH 23.57    Entry is 1.01159 times average ET and 0.96355 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1981 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.440 ET, 217.39 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1981 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.900 ET, 200.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1981 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.400 ET, 186.49 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Joe raced his alcohol FC at Fremont in October for the NHRA Golden Gate Nationals. He qualified the Firebird #14 with a 6.98/191.08. In the opening round, his 7.11/192.71 lost to Lou Gasparelli's 6.72/209.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, April 28, 2022, 07:48:54 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Joe Amato (M) from Las Vegas, Nevada USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 7107 ) 1982 - Category: ALKYFC, Type: CN, Class: TA/FC, Div: 7
"Wiskey" Owned by Joe Amato from Las Vegas, Nevada USA Crew Chief: Joe Amato
'77 Chevrolet Monza by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol Rodeck Chevrolet with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1982 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1982 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.400 ET, 220.58 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.260 ET, 169.49 MPH   
1982 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.800 ET, 205.01 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.473 ET, 161.02 MPH
1982 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.300 ET, 190.97 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.803 ET, 149.95 MPH
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Notes: Joe Amato was killed in a highway accident this year.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, December 8, 2019, 09:28:57 PM by Rick Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Photog Web 		Joe Amato (M) from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 155 ) 1982 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 1
"Joe Amato/Hurst/Keystone" Owned by Joe Amato from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Tim Richards
'82 Dragster by Bob Jinkens | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 496 Keith Black Hemi by Tim Richards with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.656 at NHRA Sanair QC 7/03/82         1/4 Mile MPH: 252.80 at PHR Martin MI 8/82
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1982 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 79.81, MPH 87.53    Entry is 0.95702 times average ET and 1.04493 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1982 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.484 ET, 256.41 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.770 ET, 204.08 MPH   
1982 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.910 ET, 241.93 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.958 ET, 198.00 MPH
1982 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.410 ET, 223.06 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.288 ET, 183.22 MPH
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Notes: Joe's first Top Fuel car. Joe didn't run at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, but he was at Gainesville for the NHRA Gatornationals, where he qualified #15 with a 5.94/235.60. In the first round, he picked up to a 5.82/239.36 to beat Mark Oswald's quicker 5.79/245 in the "Candies & Hughes" car. In round two, he slowed to a 6.15/220.04 that lost to Jim Barnard's 5.99/233. Joe went to Atlanta to qualify for the NHRA Southern Nationals, but his best of 5.87/238.09 was the third alternate for the eight-car show. He qualified #3 at Columbus for the NHRA Springnationals with a 5.78/241.28, and he lasted until round two, where he lost to Gene Snow. A week later (June 20), he was at Norwalk for the IHRA World Nationals. He qualified #3 with a 5.81. Jack Ostrander's 6.01 defeated his 6.05. He was at Maple Grove for the Super Stock Nationals the following week. He qualified #2 in the eight-car field with a 5.73/241.28 (Top Speed) behind Connie Kalitta's 5.61/238. in the opening round, his 6.16/225.00 beat Charlie Greer's 6.46. Jerry O'Neil failed to show in the semifinal, and Amato advanced with a 5.87/234.98. He faced Jody Smart in the final, and his 5.84/240.64 got the victory over Smart's 6.29/231. His next stop was at the NHRA Grandnationals, where he qualified #2 for the eight-car field behind Shirley Muldowney. In round one, his 5.89/241.93 beat Oswald's engine blowing 5.93/234. In the semifinals, his off-pace 6.15/198.23 lost to eventual winner Kalitta's 5.77/240. At Englishtown, for the NHRA Summernationals, his 5.73 qualified #6. Joe's best ET was at NHRA Fremont at 5.656. He ran 252.80 Top Speed of the Meet at the PHR Championships at Martin, Michigan. His earlier 250.69 at Englishtown on July 17, 1982, was the 15th entry in the NHRA 250 mph Club for Top Fuel.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, December 23, 2021, 12:34:10 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Joe Amato (M) from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 6) 1983 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 1
"Joe Amato/Hurst/Keystone" Owned by Joe Amato from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Tim Richards
'83 Dragster by Al Swindahl | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 496 Keith Black Hemi by Tim Richards with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.538 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/04/83         1/4 Mile MPH: 253.52 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/05/83
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1983 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 85.55, MPH 86.35    Entry is 0.93864 times average ET and 1.04791 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
1983 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.391 ET, 257.87 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1983 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.900 ET, 241.93 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1983 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.409 ET, 223.06 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Amato was the second alternate at the NHRA Winternationals 5.926 246.57. He did better at Gainesville for the Gatornationals, where he ran 5.86/243.24 to qualify #13. An off pace 6.39/165.44 lost to Richard Tharp's 6.02/231. in the opening round. The next NHRA event was the Southern Nationals held at Atlanta in Mid-April. It featured eight-car pro fields, so Joe really had to step up to qualify. He did, running 5.60/246.57 to qualify #3. But in round one, he smoked the tires and lost to Connie Kalitta. The following week (April 24), he went to Rockingham for the IHRA Pro-Am Championships. A 5.65 qualified him #3 in the field, and he lasted until the semifinals before losing to Tharp. In May, Amato won the IHRA World Nationals at Norwalk. There he stopped Jody Smart in the final. At the end of May, he was at Baton Rouge for the NHRA Cajun Nationals. A 5.70/250.00 qualified #4 in the eight-car show, but he lost to Gene Snow in the opening round. Joe qualified #3 at Bristol for the IHRA Springnationals, but he lost to Scott Kalitta in round one. He also had a first-round loss at the NHRA Springnationals. After qualifying #11 with a 5.89/243, his 5.83/243.24 lost to Smart's 5.77/250. He followed the NHRA tour to Canada for the Grandnationals. Joe only qualified #4 in the eight-car field, but he beat Scott Kalitta in round one, and in the semifinals, his 5.76/244.56 took out Gary Beck's 5.80/237. He faced Smart in the final, and it was Amato's day as his 5.68/239.36 led wire to wire over Jofy's 5.90/252. The following week (July 10), he was at Milan Dragway for the IHRA Northern Nationals. Once again, it was an eight-car field, and once again, he qualified #4. He also found himself in the final again too. Amato beat John Davis and Smart to face Richard Tharp in the final. This time Joe had to settle for the runner-up spot. Obviously, things were clicking for the team. They pulled into Englishtown the following week for the NHRA Summernationals. Joe ran 5.69/251.39 to qualify #2 behind Tharp's 5.60/240. Amato took it easy in the opening round, where his 9.73/83.02 advanced when Butch Osmon fouled. Both he and opponent, Scott Kalitta, hazed the tires in the second round, but Joe's 5.93/250.00 hung on to win over Scott's 5.98/231. He next took out Gene Snow's 5.93/196 in the semifinals with a 5.79/248.61. It was a rematch of the Grandnationals final, and the results were the same. Joe ran 5.59 (Low ET) at 250.00 to beat Smart's tire-smoking 6.01/243. Amato did not go to Denver for the NHRA Mile High Nationals, but he did go to Martin, Michigan, for the PHR Championships. A 5.77/252.80 (Top Speed) qualified #2 for the eight-car show, and in round one, his even better 5.74/248.61 lost to Scott Kalitta's 5.71/236.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, December 4, 2021, 06:04:52 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Joe Amato (M) from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 6) 1983 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 1
"Joe Amato/Hurst/Keystone" Owned by Joe Amato from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Tim Richards
'82 Dragster by Invincible | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 496 Keith Black Hemi by Tim Richards with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1983 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1983 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.391 ET, 257.87 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1983 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.900 ET, 241.93 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1983 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.409 ET, 223.06 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: 1982 Jinkins car
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Friday, January 31, 2025, 11:36:20 AM by Ron Thums.
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Charlie Carroll Joe Amato (M) from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 111 ) 1984 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 1
"Hurst/TRW Special" Owned by Joe Amato from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Tim Richards
'84 Ford Mustang by Al Swindahl | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 496 Keith Black Hemi by Tim Richards with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.825 at IHRA Bristol TN 6/84         1/4 Mile MPH: 254.95 at IHRA Bristol TN 6/84
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1984 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 77.28, MPH 85.90    Entry is 0.95964 times average ET and 1.08030 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
1984 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.621 ET, 262.39 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1984 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.070 ET, 236.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1984 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.570 ET, 218.04 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Ran these times at the IHRA Springnationals at Bristol. Original pre-Internet draglist entry. Listed times from The Drag Racing List December 86/January 87, Volume 1, Number 9. The car was sold to Joe Land.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, June 23, 2022, 09:19:20 PM by Charlie Carroll. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Photog Web 		Joe Amato (M) from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 2) 1984 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 1
"TRW/Hurst/Keystone" Owned by Joe Amato from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Tim Richards
'83 Dragster by Al Swindahl | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 496 Keith Black Hemi by Tim Richards with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.450 at NHRA Englishtown NJ 1984         1/4 Mile MPH: 264.70 at NHRA Englishtown NJ 1984
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1984 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 93.70, MPH 100.0    Entry is 0.93003 times average ET and 1.08528 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
1984 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.391 ET, 264.70 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1984 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.860 ET, 243.90 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1984 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.360 ET, 224.73 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: First car over 260 with a 262.39 National Record at Gainesville in March 1984 (backed up by 260.11). Just beat Kenny Bernstein to the mark. Did it partially by coming out with a much taller wing than normal (AKA the Kareem Abdul Jabbar wing). Later upped the mark at the Summernationals. Also ran 263.92 at the Cajun Nationals in June 1984. | Joe started the season with a runner-up finish at the season opening NHRA Winternationals at Pomona. He qualified #3 with a 5.59/254.23. In the first round his 5.61/243.90 beat Bill Carter's 5.71/245. In round two he ran a single when Chuck Haase broke behind the line. Unfortunately, Joe hurt an engine on the solo and had to replace it with a new "bullet" for the semifinals. There, he faced Don Garlits and Amato won easily with a 5.84/230.17 over "Big Daddy's" 6.01/240. In the final, he ran Gary Ormsby and the two ran a real close race with Gary taking the win with a 5.66/243 over Joe's hard charging 5.67/254.25. At Gainesville for the NHRA Gatornationals he made history with the sport's first 260 mph run. He started by qualifying #2 with a 5.53/259.36 behind Gary Beck's Low ET of the meet 5.47. In the first round, a 5.55/257.87 beat Carter's off pace 6.28. In round two, a 5.61/259.36 beat Chris Karamesines' 5.80/243. He broke the 260 mph barrier in the semifinals with a 5.58/260.11 that defeated Winternationals winner Ormsby's 5.66/249. In the final he met with low qualifier Beck. Joe got the victory and improved his Top Speed to a 262.39 at 5.54 in defeating Gary's 5.68/245. A new era had arrived. At Atlanta for the NHRA Southern Nationals, Joe grabbed another win. It was an eight-car show and in the first round, he beat an out of shape Gary Read with a 5.56/255.68. In the semifinals, a 5.62 beat Shirley Muldowney's 5.72. In the final, he ran 5.60/259.36 (Top Speed) to beat out Dick LaHaie's 5.64/249. In May, Amato upped his speed to 263.92 at State Capitol Raceway near Baton Rouge for the NHRA Cajun Nationals. He ran that speed while qualifying #2 with a 5.53 in the eight-car show. In round one, he beat Danny Danell with a 5.65/257.87, but in the semifinals, he had a rear end break and he lost to Beck who went on to win the event.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, 07:14:42 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Photog Web 		Joe Amato (M) from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 111 ) 1985 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 1
"Hurst/TRW Amato Racing" Owned by Joe Amato from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Tim Richards
'84 Ford Mustang by Al Swindahl | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 JP-1 Hemi by Tim Richards with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.880 at IHRA Bristol TN 6/85         1/4 Mile MPH: 229.00 at Mohnton Budweiser Super Stock Nationals 6/23/85
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1985 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 65.92, MPH 20.67    Entry is 0.97512 times average ET and 0.95417 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
1985 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.559 ET, 266.27 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1985 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.030 ET, 240.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1985 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.530 ET, 221.62 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Joe raced his top fuel car on the NHRA national event circuit in 1985. He does not appear on any qualifying or DNQ lists in the funny car. Amato ran the Budweiser Super Stock Nationals at Maple Grove 6/85, where he made the semis with a best of 5.98/229. He also raced at IHRA Bristol. Video shows him running 5.88/221.13 in a win against Jody Smart (see the Video Link), but we need to confirm his best times for that event and this year.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, October 5, 2025, 02:38:58 PM by Rob McCabe.
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© Allen Tracy Joe Amato (M) from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 1) 1985 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 1
"Hurst/TRW" Owned by Joe Amato from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Tim Richards
'83 Dragster by Al Swindahl | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 496 JP-1 Hemi by Tim Richards with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.464 at Mohnton NHRA Castrol GTX Keystone Nationals 9/85         1/4 Mile MPH: 264.50 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1985 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 92.21, MPH 92.71    Entry is 0.93242 times average ET and 1.08446 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
1985 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.391 ET, 268.01 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.440 ET, 215.95 MPH   
1985 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.860 ET, 243.90 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.612 ET, 205.15 MPH
1985 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.360 ET, 224.73 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.942 ET, 187.98 MPH
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Notes: Were did he run these times? | Joe qualified #2 at the season opening Winternationals at Pomona with a 5.48/261.17. A first-round 5.65/257.87 beat Howard Haight's 6.11/202. He ran a strong 5.49/264.23 over Connie Kalitta in round two. In the semifinals, he fireballed a motor, but still beat Don Garlits who also lost a motor. Amato installed a new "bullet" and went on to win the event by stopping Gary Ormsby in the final. The Winternationals had 34 cars show for the sixteen-car field, but at Gainesville for the Gatornationals, only 17 cars attempted to qualify. Joe qualified #1 with a 5.50 (Low ET) at 251.81. In the first round, he lost an engine on a 5.51/238.47 pass, but still beat Gary Beck who ran 5.69/242. After putting in another engine, he beat Grant Stoms in round two with a 5.52/242. Bill Mullins fouled against him in the semi finals and Joe's 5.65 advanced. In the final he faced Dick LaHaie. Amato ran 5.69/243.63 in the final, but lost to Dick's 5.65/248. He made it into the final of the next NHRA event as well. At the Southern Nationals in Atlanta he qualified #2 with a 5.57/254.66 and made it into the final to face low qualifier Garlits. Joe ran a 5.68/222 to take the runner-up spot to Garlits' 5.51/258. Amato qualified #1 again at the NHRA Cajun Nationals at Baton Rouge with a 5.56/254.64. A first-round 5.67/245 got around Gene Snow and in the semifinals, he ran a strong 5.66, but lost to Garlits who ran Low ET with a 5.55. He kept up his run of qualifying #1 at the NHRA Springnationals where he ran 5.58/256.41 for the spot. Connie Kalitta fell to Joe's 5.72/246 in the first round, and a second round 5.75/251 beat Ormsby's better 5.69/249. In the semifinals, a 5.88/237.46 lost to Gary Beck's 5.72/210. He got his fourth straight number one qualifying spot when he ran 5.53/261.78 to qualify first at the NHRA Grandnationals. He beat Beck in the first round, with a 5.68/253.52, but lost in the semifinals. His role of top qualifier came to an end at the NHRA Summernationals. Joe's best in qualifying was a 5.54/254.38 that was good for the #8 spot in the field. | Joe ran 5.464/257.58 to qualify #3 at Maple Grove NHRA Castrol GTX Keystone Nationals. He Defeated #7 qualifier Gene Snow in round 1 5.499/249.30 to 5.761/226.01 & #1 qualifier Gary Beck in the semis 5.558/223.76 to 6.015/182.77. He would face #4 qualifier Don Garlits in the final, where Amato put up a 5.501/254.95 losing effort to Garlits's 5.441/261.17.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, November 6, 2023, 01:47:00 PM by Rob McCabe. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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© David Oakes Joe Amato (M) from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 2) 1986 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 1
"TRW/Keystone/Hurst" Owned by Joe Amato from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Tim Richards
'84 Dragster by Al Swindahl | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 496 Keith Black Hemi by Tim Richards with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.358 at NHRA Pomona CA 10/25/86         1/4 Mile MPH: 274.22 at NHRA Pomona CA 10/25/86
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1986 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 90.99, MPH 93.74    Entry is 0.92379 times average ET and 1.12431 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
1986 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.261 ET, 278.55 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1986 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.800 ET, 243.90 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1986 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.339 ET, 224.73 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Joe started the '86 season by qualifying #3 at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals with a 5.47/269.46 (Top Speed and a new NHRA record). Another 5.47 at 263.15 beat a blower tossing Chris Karamesines in the first round. In round two, his 5.46/261.62 advanced when Earl Whiting broke. In the semifinals, he slowed to 5.59/260.11 and lost to Connie Kalitta's 5.54/265. At the NHRA Gatornationals, he qualified well back in the field (#13) with a 5.64/261.17. His first-round 5.78/243.63 beat Gene Snow's 5.84/231, but in round two he lost to eventual winner Don Garlits' 5.46/246 with an early shut off 5.84/197.80. He followed the NHRA tour to Atlanta for the Southern Nationals where he set Low ET in qualifying #1 with a 5.48/262.39. He took out Kalitta in round one, with a 5.61/253.87 before losing a close one to Snow in round two where both ran 5.64 (Amato at 250.41). NHRA's next stop was at Baton Rouge for the Cajun Nationals. A 5.56/261.17 qualified #3. A quick-leaving 5.66/255.46 beat Ray Stutz's 5.64/242 in the first round, but in round two his 5.69/249.51 lost to Gary Beck's 5.68/245. After all those second round losses, it was good to make it into the final at the NHRA Springnationals. Joe qualified #6 with a 5.57/256.70 and in the first round, his 5.64/256.41 beat Richard Holcomb. Round two saw Amato's 5.75/207.66 take out Snow's 5.81/200 while a semifinal 5.60/253.73 beat a tire-smoking Stutz. This put Amato into the final against Kalitta. Unfortunately, Joe broke and Kalitta singled for the victory. After that, it was off to Canada for the NHRA Grandnationals. He qualified #5 with a 5.60/254.86 and an improved 5.54/256.41 in the first round, beat Bob Simmons. Once again, he lost in round two where his 5.59/255.24 lost to Darrell Gwynn's 5.51/260. Joe also ran 271.16 at 1986 Cragar Classic.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, 12:04:21 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.

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