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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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Photog Web 		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
'86 Dragster by Al Swindahl | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 496 Keith Black Hemi by Tim Richards with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.700 at Mohnton Mountain Dew US Funny Car Nationals 8/9/86         1/4 Mile MPH: 255.24 at Mohnton Mountain Dew US Funny Car Nationals 8/9/86
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 59.27, MPH 66.36    Entry is 0.98276 times average ET and 1.04649 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: The Streamliner. | He ran it for 1 National Event at the NHRA Quaker State Northstar Nationals in Brainerd. He qualified #12 with 5.798/253.52. He would lose in Round 1 to #4 qualifier Shirley Muldowney & would never run the car again Joe said he "Threw the car away" after this race, Butch Blair would buy the car from Joe for 1987. - Rob McCabe
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, 06:25:30 PM by Rob McCabe.
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James Morgan Joe Amato (M) from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 155 / 4) 1987 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 1
"TRW/Keystone/Hurst" Owned by Joe Amato from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Tim Richards
'87 Dragster by Al Swindahl | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 496 Keith Black Hemi by Tim Richards with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.090 at NHRA Ennis TX 10/03/87         1/4 Mile MPH: 287.72 at NHRA Ennis TX 10/03/87
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 1987 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 99.39, MPH 100.0    Entry is 0.91121 times average ET and 1.12500 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
1987 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.084 ET, 287.72 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.440 ET, 237.86 MPH   
1987 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.586 ET, 255.75 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.612 ET, 225.97 MPH
1987 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.088 ET, 234.66 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.942 ET, 207.05 MPH
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Notes: Joe Amato logged the first 5.0-second run with a 5.090/287.72 (the best speed ever) at Ennis 10/87, only to have it bettered on the last run of the day by Gene Snow with a 5.089 at just 267.06 mph. Neither driver backed up their runs for records. Photo from Indy 1987. Earlier set national record at 279.24 at the 87 Southern Nationals, 282.13 at Indy (not backed up), and 280.98 at the Keystones. Ran 5.110 and 283.73 at 87 Cragar Classic. | Amato started the '87 season at Firebird Raceway's Super Bowl of Drag Racing event in January It was an eight-car field and Joe's 5.66/247.93 qualified #4. Darrell Gwynn fouled against him in the first round, and Amato's piston burning 5.80/245.23 advanced. In the semifinals, he ran 5.77/247.25, but lost to Connie Kalitta's 5.72/250. He then went to Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals where his 5.42/270.27 qualified #6. He picked up to 5.38/268.49 in the first round, over Denver Schutz's 5.65/251. Gene Snow broke against him in round two, so he advanced with a 5.47/267.45. In the semifinals, his 5.50/264.93 beat Gwynn's 5.63/241. This put Amato into the final against Don Garlits. Based on ETs, the "Old Man" had the advantage, having run a best of 5.36 during eliminations. Sure enough, Garlits set Low ET in the final with a 5.29/270 to beat Amato's 5.41/258.54. Joe's next stop was at Darlington for the IHRA Winternationals. He beat Bob Strauss in the first round, with a 5.61/257 and in the semifinals he stopped Hank Endres. This set up a Gwynn vs. Amato final. Joe took the victory with a 5.47/265.48 (Top Speed and track record). A week later (March 22), he did it again, this time over a sixteen-car field at Gainesville for the NHRA Gatornationals. He qualified #4 with a career-best (to this point) 5.32/274.80. He beat Endres in the first round, with a 5.37/272.89 while in round two another 5.32 at 276.14 (Top Speed) beat Larry Sutton. In the semifinals, he ran 5.39/257 to beat Larry Minor and for the second week in a row his final round opponent was Gwynn. Amato went on to win his eighth NHRA Career victory with a new career best of 5.29 at 274.05 to stop Darrell's close 5.30/266. He was at the Texas Motorplex on April 5 for the NHRA Winston All-Star race. It was another eight-car show and Joe qualified #7 with a 5.36/266.98. A strong 5.37/274.47 lost to Eddie Hill's 5.23/271. Atlanta was the next stop on the NHRA tour for the Southern Nationals. Joe's 5.29/278.12 qualified #2 behind Gwynn's 5.28/274. These two would work their way to the final. Amato started his march by running 5.29/279.24 (new NHRA speed record) to beat a tire-smoking Gary Ormsby. Snow also smoked the tires against him in round two and Amato advanced with a 5.35/273.05. He got lucky in the semifinals when he ran an out of shape 5.73/253.87, but won because Earl Whiting was having his own troubles and only ran 5.86/192. This put the two former alcohol dragster drivers into the final again. This time Darrell took the win. Joe went to Rockingham for the IHRA Pro-Am Championships, but lost a motor in the first round, and fell to Mike Brotherton. Back on the NHRA trail, he was at Baton Rouge on May 24 for the Cajun Nationals. He set a track record 5.30 in qualifying #1. His speed on the run was 272.89. Joe made his way to the final by beating Frank Bradley's 5.46/263 in the first round, with a 5.34/275.06 (Top Speed). In round two, Gwynn fouled against him and his 5.39/269.78 advanced. A semifinal 5.33/270 beat a tire blazing Hill and set up a final round meeting with Dick LaHaie. Both had run 5.33 in their semifinal races so it was close. It was a tight race, but Dick's 5.31/268 got the victory over Joe's 5.32/270.51 runner-up attempt.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, November 19, 2020, 10:35:09 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Michael Beach Joe Amato (M) from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 155 / 2) 1988 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 1
"Hurst/TRW" Owned by Joe Amato from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Tim Richards
'88 Dragster by Al Swindahl | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 496 Keith Black Hemi by Tim Richards with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.006 at NHRA Baytown TX 10/08/88         1/4 Mile MPH: 287.35 at NHRA Baytown TX 10/08/88
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 1988 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 90.88, MPH 96.55    Entry is 0.94098 times average ET and 1.06961 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
1988 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.936 ET, 288.73 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1988 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.320 ET, 268.65 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1988 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.820 ET, 245.57 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: ET and speed confirmed by Jim Hawkins' DragStats. 5.071 was low qualifier at 1988 Supernationals. Photo from Columbus 1988. Won the 1988 Summernationals, but it took four motors!
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, December 27, 2020, 10:24:44 PM by Jim Hawkins.
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Michael Beach Joe Amato (M) from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 155 / 1) 1989 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 1
"TRW/Hurst/Keystone" Owned by Joe Amato from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Tim Richards
'89 Dragster by Al Swindahl | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 496 Keith Black Hemi by Tim Richards with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.956 at NHRA Ennis TX 10/07/89         1/4 Mile MPH: 291.26 at NHRA Ennis TX 10/07/89
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1989 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 95.38, MPH 93.09    Entry is 0.93158 times average ET and 1.08416 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1989 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.919 ET, 294.88 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1989 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.320 ET, 268.65 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1989 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.820 ET, 245.57 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: ET and speed confirmed by Jim Hawkins' DragStats. Photo from Columbus 1989. Also 4.967 and 290.32 at Maple Grove 9/89 and 4.996 low qualifier at 89 Houston Supernationals on March 3/1989, which was the fourth entry in the Cragar 4-Second Club for Top Fuel. Amato waged a war with Gary Ormsby for the NHRA Top Fuel Championship that went down to the final race. It was wire to wire between the two the whole season. It started at the Winternationals where he set Low ET in qualifying #1 with a 5.04/280.81. He lost to Frank Bradley in the first round. The Supernationals at Houston was the next race and once again Joe set Low ET in qualifying #1 with a 4.99. He beat Dick LaHaie in the first round, with a 5.11 and a 5.09/281 beat Jim Head in round two. In the semifinals, he beat Frank Hawley with a 5.04/285 to go into the final against Ormsby. In the final, Amato took a nap at the line and lost to Gary's 5.09/278 with a quicker 5.03/288.63. Gainesville hosted the Gatornationals on March 19 and for the third straight event, Joe set Low ET in qualifying #1 (5.05). Unfortunately for Amato, a 5.15 by Dennis Forcelle beat his 5.17 in the first round. He was father down the qualifying sheet in Atlanta for the Southern Nationals. A 5.20/275.81 gave him the #8 spot in the field. He picked it up to a 5.15/270.51 in the first round, to beat Shirley Muldowney's 5.28/261. But in round two he fell to Ormsby. At Memphis for the Mid-South Nationals, a 5.06/278.12 qualified #4. In the first round against Eddie Hill, he smoked the tires and lost. At the sixth race of the season, the Cajun Nationals, he qualified well with a 5.15/277.77 for the #3 spot, but he again lost in the first round, this time to Gene Snow. He broke through for his first win of '89 at the Springnationals. He qualified #7 with a 5.10/278.98. Joe beat pat Dakin, Lori Johns (with a 5.08/284), and Ormsby in the semifinals to set up a final round match-up with Hank Endres. In that final round race, Endres tried hard with a 5.22/266, but it was Amato's day and he won with a 5.12/280.72. The NHRA tour then traveled to Canada for the Grandnationals. Joe qualified #3 with a 5.17/272.31. In the first round, he dispatched Head's 5.32/267 with a 5.22/275.48. He beat Hill in round two with a 5.28/272.56 to Eddie's close 5.29/272. In the semifinal, Joe ran a 5.25/268.65 that lost to LaHaie's 5.14/279. Race number nine of the season was at Englishtown for the Summernationals. A 5.08/286.18 qualified #2, but he took a first-round loss by Forcelle. Things went more his way at the Mile High Nationals. He qualified #2 with a 5.22/268.57. He beat Muldowney in the first round, and in round two, a 5.28/264 beat Forcelle's 5.41. In the semifinals, both he and LaHaie ran 5.22's with Joe coming out on top. In the final, he met Ormsby and a 5.21/266.11 covered Gary's 5.33/270. It was Joe's second win of the year. He almost got another win at the next event, the California Nationals. There he qualified way down in the #12 spot with a 5.15/284.18. He advanced past the first-round with a 5.13/270 when opponent Jack Ostrander broke. In round two he beat Hill with a 5.06/282.39 and in the semifinal, a 5.09/282.39 beat Head. In the final, he met Low ET setter and low qualifier Frank Bradley who beat Joe for the title. He made his third final in a row at the Seafair Nationals at Seattle International. He qualified #1 with a 5.03/282.84 and another 5.03 at 280.72 in the first round, beat Hill. In round two a 5.10/278.51 beat Mike Brotherton and in the semifinals, he took a big win over Ormsby with a 5.07/273.88. In the final he ran LaHaie and even though Dick ran a strong 5.10/278, it was no match for Amato who set Low ET with a 5.01/278.98 in winning his third race of the season. The fourth win came pretty quick, it was at the next event, the Northstar Nationals. He had his worst qualifying spot of the season there when he ran a 5.39/255.75 for the #15 position. In the first round, he picked up to a 5.14/279.15 to beat Bradley's identical 5.14/278. He beat a tire-smoking Darrell Gwynn in round two with a 5.20/275.73 and in the semifinals, a 5.16/277 beat Snow's ailing car. In the final, he ran a 5.24/278.81 over Muldowney for the win. Things didn't go as well at Indy for the US Nationals. Joe qualified #4 with a 5.02/286.16. He beat Frank Cook in the first round. In round two he caught Bradley napping and won with a 5.16/287.08 to Frank's 5.11/274. But in the semifinals, he overpowered the track and smoked the tires to a 10.56/74.96 loss to LaHaie's 5.01/280. The next event was the Keystone Nationals at Maple Grove. A 5.01/283.82 qualified #5 and in the first round, Joe advanced with a 5.00/288.55 when John Carey fouled. He cracked into the fours in round two, running a 4.96/290.32 over Muldowney's 4.97/287. He stayed in the fours in the semifinals with a 4.98/288.18 beating a tire-blazing Ormsby. But in the final, when he definitely needed to run a four, a 5.01/285.98 came in second best to Gwynn's 4.95/281. At the Texas Motorplex for the Chief Nationals, Joe ran a career best (to this point) of 4.95/288.18 to qualify #3. He beat Gene Snow in round one, with a 5.02/286.18 and in round two, a 5.07/287.17 beat Hill. But a semifinal 5.01/291.26 lost to Ormsby's 4.98/289. The second last race of the year was the Fallnationals at Firebird raceway. Joe qualified #3 with a 5.07/280.81. He beat an engine blowing Ed Moore in round one, and a 5.11/277 beat Lori Johns in round two. But a semifinal 5.14 lost to Muldowney's 5.16.
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Michael Beach Joe Amato (M) from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 1) 1990 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 1
"Valvoline" Owned by Joe Amato from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Tim Richards
'90 Dragster by Al Swindahl | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 496 Keith Black Hemi by Tim Richards with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.935 at NHRA Pomona CA 10/28/90         1/4 Mile MPH: 288.46 at NHRA Memphis TN 5/05/90
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 1990 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 93.09, MPH 85.90    Entry is 0.93608 times average ET and 1.07182 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
1990 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.881 ET, 296.05 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1990 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.272 ET, 269.13 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1990 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.772 ET, 245.82 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: After a multi-year contract with TRW ended over the Winter of '89, Amato found new sponsorship from Valvoline for '90. He had finished #2 in the NHRA points chase in '89 and was hoping to do better in '90. Joe started the season at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, where the new 3.20 rear-end rule didn't seem to slow him down. He qualified #3 with a 5.03/282.39 (Top Speed), but in the first round, he dropped a cylinder and slowed to 5.24/253.66 in a loss to Don Prudhomme's 5.15/270. The next race was the Arizona Nationals. Amato qualified #5 with a 4.99 at a track record speed of 282.92. He then went on to win by beating Connie Kalitta with a 5.04/281.07; a 5.03/275.48 in round two beat Frank Bradley's 5.11/271, and a 5.08/273.97 in the semifinals stopped Gene Snow's 5.12/268. Joe faced '89 NHRA Top Fuel Champion Gary Ormsby in the final, and Joe's 5.05/275.14 got the victory over Ormsby's 5.11. This was his first NHRA victory in eight months. He qualified #5 again at Houston for the NHRA Supernationals. This time a 4.99/280.37 got him the spot. In round one, Joe beat Top Fuel rookie Ken Koretsky with a 5.08/276.66, while a 5.04/271.98 took out Leo Gastellum in round two. Unfortunately, he smoked the tires in the semifinals and shut off to a 7.91/140.09 loss against Snow, who also had problems at 7.23/114. At Gainesville, for the NHRA Gatornationals, his 5.06/282.84 qualified #3. Both he and his first-round opponent, Eddie Hill, smoked the tires in the first round, and Eddie's 5.98/256 got to the line before Joe's 6.24/203.06. He then won the NHRA Winston Invitational at Rockingham early in April. It was an eight-car field, and his 5.04/279.58 (Top Speed) qualified second behind Darrell Gwynn's 4.94/277. These two would reach the final together. In the opening round, Joe's 5.02/277.34 beat Kenny Bernstein's 5.14/272, and he beat the other former Funny Car driver, Prudhomme, in the semifinal with a 5.01 279.06, which beat the "Snake's" 5.24/265. Both he and Gwynn had run similar times to reach the final, and Amato even had lane choice. But it was Amato's driving that got the win as he was first off the line, and his 5.04/272.64 outran Gwynn's 5.02/277. Sadly, that was the last NHRA event Gwynn ran due to his accident in England on Easter. Joe set a track record 4.96 in qualifying #1 at Atlanta for the NHRA Southern Nationals. His speed on the run was 280.11. The car slowed to 5.14/272.14 in the opening round, but it was still enough to beat Gastellum's 5.26/269. Another 5.14 at 273.63 defeated Jim Head's 5.21/265 in round two. The team found the problem for their slower times was a weak fuel pump. It was changed for his semifinal race with Bradley and Joe shot to 5.00/287.17 to win over Frank, who overpowered the track and smoked the tires. The speed was tops for the race and was five miles per hour faster than any other run made there. He faced Lori Johns in the final, and both ran 5.02 (Amato at 282.30), but the lady crossed the stripe first. These two would also face off in the final at NHRA's next event, the Mid-South Nationals at Memphis. Joe's career-best (to this point) of 4.941/288.46 qualified #1 and broke both ends of the track record. He got lucky in the first round, as he blew his engine on his "odd-lot" solo. The crew installed a new "bullet" for round two, and his 5.02/274 beat Snow's 5.07. Both he and Johns ran 4.99 in winning their semifinal races, with Amato having the better speed at 282 while beating Bernstein. But once again, Amato finished runner-up to Johns as he smoked the tires while she ran 5.00/270 to win. Aside from qualifying #1 with a 5.03 (Low ET) at 281.95, the NHRA Cajun Nationals was not a great race for the team. Only 15 cars showed, so he got a solo in round one, before fouling against Snow in round two. Things went better at Columbus for the NHRA Springnationals. His 5.04/279.06 qualified second to Frank Hawley's 5.04/275 in Gwynn's car. He stayed in the 5.0 zone by beating Koretsky's 5.33/266 in the opening round with a 5.09/275.98 and a 5.06/277 in round two beat Bradley. In the semifinal, he fell off to 5.13/272.47, but it was still enough to stop Dick Lahaie's 5.16/267. Joe was going into his 45th NHRA Top Fuel final. The two lowest qualifiers met in the final, and Hawley's 5.12/278 got an emotional victory over Amato's 5.22/272.47. Plus 4.939 low qualifier at the 1990 Chief Auto Parts Nationals. He ran 4.955 at Englishtown. Speed confirmed by Jim Hawkins' DragStats. Photo from Indy 1990.
Submitted by Ryan Casillas, Last updated on Thursday, January 6, 2022, 12:13:16 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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© Rob Potter Joe Amato (M) from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 1) 1991 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 1
"Valvoline" Owned by Joe Amato from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Tim Richards
'91 Dragster by Al Swindahl | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 497 Keith Black Hemi by Tim Richards with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.892 at NHRA Atlanta GA 4/20/91         1/4 Mile MPH: 290.60 at Mohnton PA 9/91
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1991 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 97.76, MPH 86.35    Entry is 0.95398 times average ET and 1.05263 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1991 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.881 ET, 296.05 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1991 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.128 ET, 276.07 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1991 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.628 ET, 251.54 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Low qualifier at the 91 Southern Nats with the 4.892. Also 4.897 at the Gatornationals.
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Ron Dilley Joe Amato (M) from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 1) 1992 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 1
"Valvoline" Owned by Joe Amato from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Tim Richards
'91 Dragster by Al Swindahl | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 497 Keith Black Hemi by Tim Richards with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.794 at NHRA Ennis TX 10/92         1/4 Mile MPH: 298.90 at NHRA Ennis TX 10/92
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 1992 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 97.72, MPH 94.28    Entry is 0.93816 times average ET and 1.07840 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
1992 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.779 ET, 301.70 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1992 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.110 ET, 277.17 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1992 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.610 ET, 252.47 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Joe qualified #2 at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals with a 4.89/288.18. Another 4.89 at 289.20 in the first round, beat Scott Kalitta's 5.01/279. In the second round, both he and Doug Herbert smoked the tires, but Joe's 7.82/125.56 came out on top. In the semifinal, he met eventual winner Kenny Bernstein. Amato ran a quicker 4.95/283.01, but lost to Kenny's quick-leaving 4.98/282. Still, he left happy as he had just signed a four-year contract renewal with Valvoline. The next event was the Arizona Nationals where a 4.98 qualified #4. He again met up with Scott Kalitta in the first round, and once again beat him with a 4.97/286.25 beating Scott's 5.03. He lost to Herbert in the second round. The third NHRA event of the season was the Supernationals at Houston. Joe qualified #2 with a 4.89/290.51. He made his way into the final where he faced low qualifier Bernstein. In that final round race, Kenny had problems and Amato shot to a 4.91/292.39 for the victory. The Gatornationals was the next race on the calendar and Joe qualified #4 with a 4.90/290.41. Unfortunately, he didn't hang around long, as in the first round, his car broke at half track giving Mike Dunn the win. Things went better at Rockingham for the Winston Invitational in April. There, a 5.01/278.72 qualified #4 in the eight-car field. He beat Cory McClenathan's 5.23/277 in the first round, with a 5.01/284.09. In the semifinals, a 4.98/285.26 beat Herbert's 5.02/279 and moved him into the final against Don Prudhomme. In the final, the "Snake" got a slight advantage off the line and held it for the win with his 4.99/278 beating Joe's better 4.98/284.90. These two would meet again in the final of the next race, the Southern Nationals at Atlanta. A 4.92 qualified Joe #4 in the field and he worked his way into the final, running a best of 4.87/287 in the semifinals over Ed McCulloch. The final was a repeat of the last race right down to the winner. Prudhomme's 4.96/278 beat Amato's 5.14/224.43. Memphis was the next stop on the NHRA tour for the Mid-South Nationals. Joe qualified #5 with a 5.02/285.26, a first-round 5.03/285.26 beat Danielle DePorter, but in round two another 5.03 at 281.86 wasn't enough to beat McClenathan's 5.01/294. At the NHRA Springnationals, he qualified #1 with a 4.97/283.64. In the first round, he beat Tommy Johnson Jr with a 5.07/281.42 while in round two a 5.01/288.27 beat Mike Brotherton. He picked up to a 4.98/288.64 in the semifinals, but he lost to Prudhomme's 4.96/278. The NHRA tour moved to Canada for the Grandnationals where Amato ran 5.03/285.80 to qualify #6. He beat Jim Head in the first round, with a 5.09/281.42, but in round two, he blew a head gasket and slowed to a 5.23/218.92 that lost to Eddie Hill's 5.04/279. Amato set some interesting stats at the NHRA Summernationals. He ran 4.94/290.88 to qualify #4 and then in the first round, he ran his 100th four second time, a 4.97 at 284.36 to beat Brotherton's 5.01/285. No other Top Fuel driver had more than 44 four-second passes at this time so it was pretty impressive. He got his 10first four second time in round two with a 4.88/288.00 that beat Hill's 5.07/278. He shut off to an 8.14/91.07 in the semifinals when McCulloch fouled against him. In the final, he faced McClenathan and Joe got the victory with a 5.01 with no speed recorded over Cory's 5.18.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Thursday, November 19, 2020, 10:34:32 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Photog Web 		Joe Amato (M) from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 1) 1993 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 1
"Valvoline" Owned by Joe Amato from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Jeff Rodgers
'93 Dragster by Al Swindahl | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 496 Keith Black Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.860 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/06/93         1/4 Mile MPH: 300.90 at NHRA Atlanta GA 4/23/93
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1993 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 85.91, MPH 87.39    Entry is 0.95108 times average ET and 1.08261 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1993 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.762 ET, 308.64 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1993 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.110 ET, 277.94 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1993 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.610 ET, 253.17 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Sixth member of the Slick 50 300 mph Club on April 23, 1993, with a 300.90 at Commerce, Ga. ET and speed confirmed by Jim Hawkins' DragStats. Also 300.10 at 93 Englishtown.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, November 7, 2021, 04:30:14 PM by Mitch Osika. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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© Rick Howard Joe Amato (M) from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 7) 1994 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 1
"Valvoline" Owned by Joe Amato from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Jimmy Prock
'94 Dragster by Brad Hadman | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 496 TFX Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.751 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/05/94         1/4 Mile MPH: 303.23 at NHRA Baytown TX 3/05/94
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1994 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 90.99, MPH 81.18    Entry is 0.94472 times average ET and 1.06539 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1994 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.690 ET, 314.46 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.440 ET, 237.86 MPH   
1994 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.029 ET, 284.62 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.612 ET, 225.97 MPH
1994 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.529 ET, 258.88 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.942 ET, 207.05 MPH
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Notes: Rick Howard photo from 1994 NHRA Oldsmobile Springnats, Columbus. Qualified second at 4.85/296.93. Defeated Andy Woods, Dannielle DePorter and Connie Kalitta before falling to Scott Kalitta in the final.
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© David Oakes Joe Amato (M) from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 5) 1995 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 1
"Valvoline" Owned by Joe Amato from Old Forge, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Jimmy Prock
'95 Dragster by Al Swindahl | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 496 TFX Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.730 at NHRA Pomona CA 10/28/95         1/4 Mile MPH: 312.50 at NHRA Pomona CA 10/28/95
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1995 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 90.51, MPH 96.71    Entry is 0.94054 times average ET and 1.09796 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1995 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.660 ET, 314.46 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.440 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1995 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.029 ET, 284.62 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.460 ET, 0.00 MPH
1995 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.529 ET, 258.88 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.790 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: ET and speed confirmed by Jim Hawkins' DragStats.
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Photog Web 		Joe Amato (M) from Exeter, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 10) 1996 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 1
"Keystone/Key Parts" Owned by Joe Amato from Exeter, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Jimmy Prock
'96 Dragster by Al Swindahl | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 496 TFX Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.595 at NHRA Topeka KS 7/06/96         1/4 Mile MPH: 315.01 at NHRA Pomona CA 10/12/96
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1996 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 99.61, MPH 93.83    Entry is 0.92066 times average ET and 1.09064 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1996 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.592 ET, 318.69 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1996 Average: 1/4 Mile: 4.991 ET, 288.83 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1996 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.491 ET, 262.53 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: ET and speed confirmed by Jim Hawkins' DragStats. Also 309.91 at 96 Gators.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, July 18, 2022, 10:24:08 PM by Jim Hawkins.
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© David Oakes Joe Amato (M) from Exeter, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 6) 1997 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 1
"Keystone/Valvoline" Owned by Joe Amato from Exeter, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Jimmy Prock
'97 Dragster by Murf McKinney | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 496 TFX Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.558 at NHRA Pomona CA 11/08/97         1/4 Mile MPH: 320.28 at NHRA Pomona CA 11/08/97
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 1997 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 100.0, MPH 97.34    Entry is 0.91895 times average ET and 1.10605 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
1997 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.558 ET, 322.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.440 ET, 237.86 MPH   
1997 Average: 1/4 Mile: 4.960 ET, 289.57 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.460 ET, 225.97 MPH
1997 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.460 ET, 263.05 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.790 ET, 207.05 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Also, 4.564 National Record at 97 Winternationals. Big speeds included 317.57 National Record at Houston Slick 50 Nats and 318.24 National Record at Indy. Ran 4.600 low qualifier at NHRA Indianapolis. The second car over 320 at 320.17 (Ennis 10/97) after Coy Mac. ET and speed confirmed by Jim Hawkins' DragStats.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, February 19, 2024, 10:38:07 PM by David Oakes.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Joe Amato (M) from Toms River, New Jersey USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1998 - Category: PM-OUTLAW, Type: ZN, Class: Quick 8, Div: 1
"Joe Amato" Owned by Joe Amato from Toms River, New Jersey USA Crew Chief: Joe Amato
'95 Ford Mustang by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Turbocharged Alcohol 306 Ford with 5 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.755 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 183.00 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 1998 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 05.76, MPH 18.64    Entry is 1.10470 times average ET and 0.93305 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1998 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.200 ET, 228.60 MPH    1000 Ft. 6.220 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.003 ET, 189.00 MPH   
1998 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.020 ET, 196.13 MPH 1000 Ft. 6.440 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.510 ET, 157.06 MPH
1998 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.834 ET, 175.62 MPH 1000 Ft. 6.860 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.985 ET, 147.17 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Quick 8 racer - works at Downs Ford.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, September 2, 2012, 11:18:05 PM by Super Crew.
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© Thomas Nagy Joe Amato (M) from Exeter, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 3) 1998 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 1
"Tenneco Automotive" Owned by Joe Amato from Exeter, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Jimmy Prock
'97 Dragster by Murf McKinney | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 496 TFX Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.523 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/13/98         1/4 Mile MPH: 323.50 at NHRA Englishtown NJ 5/16/98 (NR)
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1998 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 100.0, MPH 94.75    Entry is 0.93625 times average ET and 1.08412 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1998 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.523 ET, 326.44 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1998 Average: 1/4 Mile: 4.831 ET, 298.40 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1998 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.331 ET, 270.41 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: ET and speed confirmed by Jim Hawkins' DragStats. Also 4.539 National Record at Houston 3/98 and 4.554 low qualifier at 98 Route 66 Nats. Photo from the 1998 NHRA Gatornationals, Gainesville, Florida.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, June 2, 2022, 11:09:50 PM by Thomas Nagy.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Joe Amato (M) from Toms River, New Jersey USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1999 - Category: PM-OUTLAW, Type: ZN, Class: Quick 8, Div: 1
"Joe Amato" Owned by Joe Amato from Toms River, New Jersey USA Crew Chief: Joe Amato
'95 Ford Mustang by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Turbocharged Alcohol 306 Ford with 5 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.645 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1999 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 11.72, MPH 00.00    Entry is 1.09684 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1999 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.103 ET, 232.13 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.980 ET, 190.00 MPH   
1999 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.970 ET, 200.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.510 ET, 157.06 MPH
1999 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.834 ET, 177.87 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.985 ET, 147.17 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Quick 8 racer, works at Downs Ford.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, September 2, 2012, 11:19:29 PM by Super Crew.
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© Rick Howard Joe Amato (M) from Exeter, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 3) 1999 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 1
"Dynomax" Owned by Joe Amato from Exeter, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Jimmy Prock
99 Dragster by Murf McKinney | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 496 TFX Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.516 at NHRA Baytown TX 4/10/99         1/4 Mile MPH: 326.67 at NHRA Ennis TX 4/24/99
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1999 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 94.86, MPH 94.40    Entry is 0.93480 times average ET and 1.09474 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1999 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.480 ET, 330.23 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1999 Average: 1/4 Mile: 4.831 ET, 298.40 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1999 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.331 ET, 270.41 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Rick Howard photo from 1999 NHRA Pontiac excitement Nats, Columbus, Ohio.
Submitted by Gena White, Last updated on Saturday, January 29, 2022, 05:41:13 PM by Rick Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Joe Amato (M) from Toms River, New Jersey USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 2000 - Category: PM-OUTLAW, Type: ZN, Class: Quick 8, Div: 1
"Joe Amato" Owned by Joe Amato from Toms River, New Jersey USA Crew Chief: Joe Amato
'95 Ford Mustang by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Turbocharged Alcohol 306 Ford with 5 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 2000 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
2000 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.001 ET, 237.40 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.980 ET, 190.00 MPH   
2000 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.870 ET, 203.61 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.510 ET, 158.39 MPH
2000 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.739 ET, 180.75 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.985 ET, 147.17 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Quick 8 racer, works at Downs Ford in Toms River, NJ.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, November 28, 2009, 07:24:17 PM by Super Crew.
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Thomas Nagy Joe Amato (M) from Exeter, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 3) 2000 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 1
"Dynomax/Valvoline" Owned by Joe Amato from Exeter, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Jimmy Prock
'00 Dragster by Brad Hadman | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 496 TFX Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.563 at NHRA Dinwiddie VA 4/29/00         1/4 Mile MPH: 321.35 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/26/00
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 2000 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 88.17, MPH 86.04    Entry is 0.94452 times average ET and 1.07691 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
2000 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.480 ET, 330.23 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.440 ET, 0.00 MPH   
2000 Average: 1/4 Mile: 4.831 ET, 298.40 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.460 ET, 0.00 MPH
2000 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.331 ET, 270.41 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.790 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Photo from the 2000 NHRA RT 66 Nationals, Joliet, Illinois. ET and speed confirmed by Jim Hawkins' DragStats.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, 11:58:30 PM by Thomas Nagy.
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Photog Web 		Joe Amato (M) from Exeter, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 111 ) 2001 - Category: NOSTAAFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Tom 'n' Jerry" Owned by Bob Gibson from Springfield, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Bob Gibson
'73 Plymouth Duster by Woody Gilmore - RCE | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at NHRA Pomona CA 7/06/01         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at NHRA Pomona CA 7/06/01
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 2001 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
2001 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.930 ET, 243.30 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.330 ET, 170.28 MPH   
2001 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.792 ET, 203.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.546 ET, 161.77 MPH
2001 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.654 ET, 180.14 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.877 ET, 150.82 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Took a ride in Bob Gibson's nostalgia funny at Pomona Nostalgia event.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, November 13, 2021, 05:36:00 PM by Bob Gibson. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Joe Amato (M) from Toms River, New Jersey USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 2001 - Category: PM-OUTLAW, Type: ZN, Class: Quick 8, Div: 1
"Joe Amato" Owned by Joe Amato from Toms River, New Jersey USA Crew Chief: Joe Amato
'95 Ford Mustang by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Turbocharged Alcohol 306 Ford with 5 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 2001 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
2001 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.001 ET, 237.40 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.954 ET, 190.00 MPH   
2001 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.870 ET, 203.61 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.510 ET, 158.39 MPH
2001 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.739 ET, 180.75 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.985 ET, 147.17 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Quick 8 racer. Works at Downs Ford.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, November 28, 2009, 07:24:39 PM by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Richard Amato (M) from Worth, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1993 - Category: ALKYDRAG, Type: DN, Class: TA/D, Div: 3
"Frank Morrone" Owned by Frank Morrone from Chicago, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Frank Morrone
Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol 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 1993 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1993 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.752 ET, 248.20 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.995 ET, 190.67 MPH   
1993 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.100 ET, 225.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.195 ET, 181.14 MPH
1993 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.600 ET, 207.95 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.525 ET, 167.93 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, June 11, 2022, 10:06:14 PM by Danny White.
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Richard Amato Collection Richard Amato (M) from Worth, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 2001 - Category: ALKYFC, Type: CN, Class: TA/FC, Div: 3
"Touch too Much" Owned by Greg Nickleski from Lemont, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Greg Nickleski
'02 Pontiac Firebird by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol 542 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 2001 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
2001 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.549 ET, 260.81 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.745 ET, 206.00 MPH   
2001 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.038 ET, 235.19 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.890 ET, 180.08 MPH
2001 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.538 ET, 217.20 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.220 ET, 166.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, June 11, 2022, 10:06:32 PM by Danny White.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Richard Amato (M) from Worth, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 2003 - Category: ALKYFC, Type: CN, Class: TA/FC, Div: 3
"Touch too Much" Owned by Greg Nickleski from Lemont, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Greg Nickleski
'02 Pontiac Firebird by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol 542 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 2003 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
2003 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.531 ET, 262.33 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.701 ET, 206.00 MPH   
2003 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.990 ET, 236.68 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.810 ET, 188.00 MPH
2003 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.490 ET, 218.45 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.140 ET, 173.01 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, June 11, 2022, 10:06:54 PM by Danny White.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Richard Amato (M) from Worth, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 2004 - Category: SPORTSMAN, Type: HN, Class: Top Sportsman, Div: 3
Owned by Unknown from Illinois USA Crew Chief:
Chevrolet Corvette by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol KB/Olds with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.339 at Joliet IL 6/05/04         1/4 Mile MPH: 161.46 at Joliet IL 6/05/04
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 2004 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 56.25, MPH 05.61    Entry is 0.97984 times average ET and 0.88661 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
2004 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.283 ET, 226.93 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.032 ET, 182.92 MPH   
2004 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.490 ET, 182.11 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.800 ET, 149.02 MPH
2004 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.665 ET, 159.31 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.240 ET, 134.93 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, June 11, 2022, 10:05:57 PM by Danny White.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Ritchie Amato (M) from Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 2003 - Category: PM-OUTLAW, Type: ZN, Class: Quick 8, Div: 3
"Psycho" Owned by Gary Sullivan from Kentucky USA Crew Chief:
'94 Chevrolet Corvette by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol 526 Keith Black Hemi with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 2003 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
2003 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.985 ET, 245.23 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.950 ET, 190.00 MPH   
2003 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.740 ET, 205.19 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.380 ET, 159.00 MPH
2003 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.495 ET, 184.52 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.810 ET, 147.17 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Monday, February 25, 2019, 12:44:02 PM by Danny White.
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© Al Booton Darrell Amberson (M) from Osseso, Minnesota USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 563 ) 1982 - Category: ALKYFC, Type: CN, Class: TA/FC, Div: 5
"Darrell Amberson" Owned by Darrell Amberson from Osseso, Minnesota USA Crew Chief: Darrell Amberson
'82 Dodge Challenger by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol Keith Black Hemi with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 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: Far Lane
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Photog Web 		Darrell Amberson (M) from Osseso, Minnesota USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 563 ) 1983 - Category: ALKYFC, Type: CN, Class: TA/FC, Div: 5
"Darrell Amberson" Owned by Darrell Amberson from Osseso, Minnesota USA Crew Chief: Darrell Amberson
'82 Dodge Challenger by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol Keith Black Hemi with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.620 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/04/83         1/4 Mile MPH: 206.89 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/04/83
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 65.30, MPH 53.02    Entry is 0.98220 times average ET and 1.00461 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: 6.348 ET, 221.67 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1983 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.740 ET, 205.94 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1983 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.240 ET, 191.72 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: 6.720/205.01 at NHRA Brainerd 8/21/83
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Monday, March 7, 2022, 02:15:04 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.

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