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Pete Grassi (M) from
South San Francisco, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
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1960 - Category: GASALT, Type: , Class: B/A, Div: 7 |
| "Grassi American" Owned by Pete Grassi & Jerry Stich
from
South San Francisco, California
USA
| Crew Chief: |
| 48 Fiat Topolino Altered by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Gas DeSoto Hemi with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
10.950 at Half Moon Bay, CA/Aug. 14, 1960 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
131.57 at Half Moon Bay, CA/Aug. 14, 1960 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1960 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 48.10,
MPH 55.40 |
Entry is 1.00643 times average ET and 1.02485 times average MPH |
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1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
| 1/8 Mile Rating:
ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
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| 1960 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 9.070 ET, 157.89 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1960 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 10.880 ET, 128.38 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1960 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 12.690 ET, 110.07 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: AKA PGATCO Special. They set a national record in B/A at Half Moon Bay on Aug. 14. Photo: Early Drag Racing Photos, p. 82, in Jalopy Journal, The H.A.M.B. -- MB |
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Johnny Albright (M) from
Memphis, Tennessee
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
123 ) |
1958 - Category: GASALT, Type: , Class: A/R, Div: 2 |
| Owned by Johnny Albright
from
Memphis, Tennessee
USA
| Crew Chief: |
| 32 Ford Roadster by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Carbureted Gas Buick with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1958 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
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1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
| 1/8 Mile Rating:
ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
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| 1958 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 9.070 ET, 151.27 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1958 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 11.570 ET, 117.95 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1958 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 13.850 ET, 98.53 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: Albright was president of the Memphis Rodders car club. The club's racers did most of their racing at Halls Drag Strip in Tennessee. He also competed at the '58 Nationals in Oklahoma City. Photo: Early Drag Racing Photos, p. 84, in Jalopy Journal, The H.A.M.B. -- MB |
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Jim Weeks (M) from
Tucson, Arizona
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
) |
1956 - Category: AFUELDRAG, Type: , Class: A/FD, Div: 7 |
| Owned by Buddy Sampson, Johnny Essex, & Jim Weeks
from
Phoenix, Arizona
USA
| Crew Chief: |
| Dragster by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Injected Nitro DeSoto Hemi with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
112.00 at Perryville Airstrip, AZ/Nov. 3, 1956 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1956 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.84 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.80000 times average MPH |
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1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
| 1/8 Mile Rating:
ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
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| 1956 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 9.000 ET, 155.20 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1956 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 9.450 ET, 140.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1956 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 9.950 ET, 132.96 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: Weeks supplied his fuel-injected DeSoto engine into Buddy Sampson's dragster. Photo: Early Drag Racing Photos, p. 84, in Jalopy Journal, The H.A.M.B. -- MB |
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Chuck Gireth (M) from
Arcadia, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
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1961 - Category: AFUELDRAG, Type: TN, Class: A/FD, Div: 7 |
| "Gireth-Carpenter/Harman-Collins Cams" Owned by Chuck Gireth & Carpenter
from
Arcadia, California
USA
| Crew Chief: |
| '61 Dragster by
Kent Fuller |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 354 Chrysler Hemi by Keith Black with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
8.370 at Fontana Raceway, CA/May 20, 1961 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
187.10 at Bakersfield Drag Strip, Famoso, CA/June 3, 1961 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1961 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 92.21,
MPH 73.02 |
Entry is 0.91676 times average ET and 1.07178 times average MPH |
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1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
| 1/8 Mile Rating:
ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
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| 1961 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 8.230 ET, 201.78 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1961 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 9.130 ET, 174.57 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1961 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 9.950 ET, 158.91 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: Chuck Gireth, a record-holding drag boat pilot, fielded a new top fuel dragster in April 1961. The Chrysler engine was "Tiger powered" by a Harmon-Collins racing cam. Running on April 9 at Fontana, Gireth set a new track record and low et of the meet with 8.70 at 180 mph. As the report in Drag News stated, it marked the new dragster "as one of the nation's best almost before the paint had dried." Not bad for a first outing in the new car. Art Chrisman beat him in the second round of eliminations. At Pomona on April 16, Gireth won both top fuel eliminator and overall top eliminator. His best speed was 179.63 mph. On May 7 at Bakersfield, Gireth took top fuel eliminator with a best time of 8.83 and 174.08. He blew his engine while coming to the line for the overall top eliminator finals. On May 14 at Fremont, Gireth-Carpenter took top eliminator, top time, and low elapsed time honors with 8.47 at 184.04 mph. Gareth said after his win, "We are still learning about it as we go along. It is going to turn an honest 190 mph as soon as we learn all we can about the engine." At Fontana on May 20, Gireth won top fuel dragster eliminator with 8.98 at 176.47 mph. Gireth beat Lefty Mudersbach by two car lengths to win top eliminator honors with 8.37 at 178.57 mph. Gireth continued his win streak at Riverside the following week on May 28. He won the A/FD class with 8.52 at 182.14 mph and beat Leland Kolb to win top eliminator. Gireth-Carpenter were in the headlines every week in Drag News in 1961. It's puzzling why their accomplishments aren't more widely known. On June 3 at Bakersfield, Gireth took a victory in A/FD class, top fuel eliminator, and capped it off with top eliminator. He broke the unlimited class strip record at Famoso with 187.10 mph. He was indeed knocking on the 190 mph door that he had earlier thought was attainable. His time in winning his class was a speedy 8.40. Drag News writers were looking to hang a nickname on him, some calling him "The Tiger" and "The Smiling Tiger." They took some time off to examine the car "from the ground up" before their next race on July 15 at Fontana. They arrived late and made just a single shakedown run, clocking 9.03 at 175.43 mph. They left satisfied that the car was ready to continue its winning ways. He towed the car north to Fremont for a July 30 race. He took Low E.T. honors with 8.62 seconds. He lost to Ted Gotelli in the top eliminator finals. He also was scheduled to race for the Number Two slot on the national Mr. Eliminator list, but Rod Stuckey developed clutch problems, so their match was postponed. Returning to Southern California, they raced at Fontana on August 5. He took a top eliminator win with 8.75 at 175.09 mph. They also took an A/FD win with 8.75 at 180.50 mph. On August 19 at Fontana, he clocked 8.67 and 179.28 for low ET and top time of the meet. Gireth was rescheduled to race the Cash Auto Parts Special at Fremont on September 3 for the Number 2 spot on the Mr. Eliminator list. But according to Drag News, "he's giving up racing." He put his efforts into dragboat racing, where he was very successful. Photo: Early Drag Racing Photos, p. 85, in Jalopy Journal, The H.A.M.B. -- MB |
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Stan Lomelino (M) from
Virden, Illinois
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
) |
1961 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: , Class: D/D, Div: 3 |
| "Stan Lomelino" Owned by Stan Lomelino
from
Virden, Illinois
USA
| Crew Chief: |
| Dragster by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Injected Gas Ford Flathead with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
11.580 at Indianapolis Raceway Park, Clermont, IN/Sep. 3, 1961 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
116.27 at Indianapolis Raceway Park, Clermont, IN/Sep. 3, 1961 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1961 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.91,
MPH 00.81 |
Entry is 1.23191 times average ET and 0.71829 times average MPH |
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1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
| 1/8 Mile Rating:
ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
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| 1961 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 8.230 ET, 194.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1961 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 9.400 ET, 161.87 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1961 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 10.570 ET, 143.95 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: He won the D/D class at the 1961 Indy Nationals. Photo: Early Drag Racing Photos, p. 85, in Jalopy Journal, The H.A.M.B. -- MB |
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Willie Glass (M) from
Richmond, Virginia
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
) |
1959 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: , Class: Top Eliminator, Div: 1 |
| Owned by Willie Glass
from
Richmond, Virginia
USA
| Crew Chief: |
| Dragster by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Carbureted Gas with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
132.45 at Eastern Dragway, Petersburg, VA/May 23, 1959 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1959 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 19.38 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.90719 times average MPH |
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1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
| 1/8 Mile Rating:
ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
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| 1959 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 8.330 ET, 182.92 MPH |
1000 Ft. 8.270 ET, 153.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 6.535 ET, 115.20 MPH |
| 1959 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 10.090 ET, 146.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 8.410 ET, 142.86 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 7.380 ET, 99.20 MPH |
| 1959 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 11.850 ET, 124.32 MPH |
1000 Ft. 8.830 ET, 136.06 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 8.225 ET, 89.01 MPH |
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Notes: Photo: Early Drag Racing Photos, p. 86, in Jalopy Journal, The H.A.M.B. -- MB |
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Ned Yeaton (M) from
Burlingame, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
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1961 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: , Class: B/D, Div: 7 |
| "Yeaton & Hoffman" Owned by Ned Yeaton & Hoffman
from
Burlingame, California
USA
| Crew Chief: |
| Dragster by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Gas 331 Chrysler Hemi with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
10.960 at Cotati Drag Strip, CA/Oct. 1, 1961 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
136.15 at Cotati Drag Strip, CA/Oct. 1, 1961 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1961 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.96,
MPH 00.95 |
Entry is 1.16596 times average ET and 0.84111 times average MPH |
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1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
| 1/8 Mile Rating:
ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
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| 1961 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 8.230 ET, 194.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1961 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 9.400 ET, 161.87 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1961 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 10.570 ET, 143.95 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: On Oct. 1 at Cotati, Yeaton garnered the top time and low ET awards with 136.15 mph and 10.96 seconds. Photo: Early Drag Racing Photos, p. 86, in Jalopy Journal, The H.A.M.B. -- MB |
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Bones Balogh (M) from
Inglewood, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
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1959 - Category: GASSER, Type: SN, Class: D/G, Div: 7 |
| "J & J Mufflers" Owned by Robert "Bones" Balogh
from
Inglewood, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Bones Balogh |
| '49 Chevrolet by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Carbureted Gas 283 Chevrolet with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
13.900 at San Gabriel Dragway, CA/Dec. 6, 1959 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
97.93 at San Gabriel Dragway, CA/Dec. 6, 1959 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1959 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.95,
MPH 00.94 |
Entry is 1.12916 times average ET and 0.86831 times average MPH |
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1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
| 1/8 Mile Rating:
ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
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| 1959 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 11.320 ET, 132.65 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1959 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 12.310 ET, 112.78 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1959 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 13.189 ET, 104.66 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: Balogh won D/G almost every week at Lions in his '49 Chevy fastback. He won on Jan. 11 (15.06, 93.65 mph), Jan. 18 (91.61 mph), Feb. 22 (92.87 mph), Mar. 15 (14.43, 95.54 mph), Mar. 22 (93.07 mph), April 19 (14.76, 92.02 mph), April 26 (14.43, 92.59 mph), May 9 (91.37 mph), May 10 (15.16, 91.27 mph), May 16 (15.61, 94.36 mph), May 24 (14.84, 93.75 mph), May 30 (14.76, 94.73 mph), June 6 (14.46, 93.65 mph), July 4 (14.94, 93.36 mph), July 18 (14.71, 94.33 mph), July 25 (14.75, 94.64 mph), Aug. 9 (NT, 94.83 mph), Oct. 24 (14.29, 94.24 mph), Nov. 7 (14.99, 96.05 mph), and Nov. 28 (96.05 mph). Although Lions was his strip of choice, he also raced at other SoCal strips. At San Gabriel Dragway, he took wins in D/G on Feb. 15 (14.43, 95.55 mph), in F/G on Mar. 8 (15.68, 90.63 mph), in H/G on Sep. 5 (14.35, 95.23 mph), Nov. 29 (14.01, 97.71 mph), and Dec. 6 (13.90, 97.93 mph), and in J/G on Aug. 29 (14.38, 94.14 mph), Sep. 19 (14.70, 94.93 mph), Sep. 26 (14.46, 95.13 mph), Oct. 10 (14.33, 94.63 mph), Oct. 17 (14.31, 95.33 mph), and Nov. 1 (14.16, 97.08 mph). He took D/G wins at Pomona on June 14 (14.86, 91.86 mph) and July 5 (14.67, 94.09 mph). At San Fernando, he took a win in D/G on Oct. 11 with 14.22 at 93.16 mph. Balogh also raced in A/SP in 1959 with an Olds-engined Austin Healy. Photo: Early Drag Racing Photos, p. 86, in Jalopy Journal, The H.A.M.B. -- MB |
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Galen Blanc (M) from
Boise, Idaho
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
) |
1960 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: , Class: B/D, Div: 6 |
| Owned by Galen Blanc
from
Boise, Idaho
USA
| Crew Chief: |
| Dragster by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Injected Gas with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
11.360 at Gowen Field, Boise, ID/Oct. 23, 1960 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
125.87 at Gowen Field, Boise, ID/Oct. 23, 1960 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1960 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.93,
MPH 00.87 |
Entry is 1.20851 times average ET and 0.77760 times average MPH |
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1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
| 1/8 Mile Rating:
ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
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| 1960 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 8.230 ET, 193.54 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 6.535 ET, 139.75 MPH |
| 1960 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 9.400 ET, 161.87 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 7.060 ET, 121.62 MPH |
| 1960 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 10.570 ET, 143.95 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 7.585 ET, 113.20 MPH |
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Notes: Photo: Early Drag Racing Photos, p. 87, in Jalopy Journal, The H.A.M.B. -- MB |
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George Reese (M) from
Landover, Maryland
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
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1966 - Category: AFUELDRAG, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 1 |
| "George's Corvette Shop" Owned by George Reese
from
Landover, Maryland
USA
| Crew Chief: |
| Dragster by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro Chevrolet with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
8.100 at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
180.00 at Unknown |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1966 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 66.66,
MPH 37.08 |
Entry is 0.97006 times average ET and 0.97826 times average MPH |
|
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
| 1/8 Mile Rating:
ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
|
| 1966 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 7.600 ET, 201.78 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1966 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 8.350 ET, 184.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1966 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 8.870 ET, 168.84 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: On Sep. 18 at Aquasco Speedway, Reese took top fuel eliminator in his BB/FD with a clocking of 9.03 at 169.17 mph. At Capitol Raceway on Nov. 13, in his A/FD, he took the Number 1 Eliminator with 8.45 at 178 mph. Photo: Early Drag Racing Photos, p. 92, in Jalopy Journal, The H.A.M.B. -- MB |
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Don Hogan (M) from
Vista, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
) |
1958 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: A/D, Div: 7 |
| "Master's Dragoon" Owned by Twisters Car Club
from
Vista, California
USA
| Crew Chief: |
| '58 Dragster by
Dragmaster |
Powered by Supercharged Gas 1957 Chrysler Hemi with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
|
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Entry's 1958 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
|
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
| 1/8 Mile Rating:
ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
|
| 1958 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 9.050 ET, 166.05 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1958 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 10.750 ET, 131.78 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1958 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 12.450 ET, 113.85 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
|
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Notes: During eliminations at the U.S. Nationals at Oklahoma City, they were beaten by Art Arfons in Green Monster #11. There were 26 A dragsters in the competition. Photo: Early Drag Racing Photos, p. 91, in Jalopy Journal, The H.A.M.B. -- MB |
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Bob Mountjoy (M) from
Brantford, Ontario
Canada
(Comp Nr/Finish:
66 ) |
1969 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: , Class: C/D, Div: 1 |
| "Blue Max" Owned by Bob Mountjoy & Stuart Murray
from
Brantford, Ontario
Canada
| Crew Chief: |
| Dragster by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Injected Gas with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
|
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Entry's 1969 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
|
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
| 1/8 Mile Rating:
ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
|
| 1969 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 7.300 ET, 207.84 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.340 ET, 158.42 MPH |
| 1969 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 7.720 ET, 193.12 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.640 ET, 156.79 MPH |
| 1969 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 8.220 ET, 181.37 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.970 ET, 148.12 MPH |
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Notes: In the winter, the dragster appeared in numerous car shows and raced in the summer. The owners were members of the Piston Pushers car club in Brantford, Ontario, Canada. Photo: Early Drag Racing Photos, p. 91, in Jalopy Journal, The H.A.M.B. -- MB |
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Marlo Treit (M) from
Aurora, Oregon
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
) |
1965 - Category: EXHIBITION, Type: RN, Class: Exhibition, Div: 6 |
| Owned by Marlo Treit
from
Aurora, Oregon
USA
| Crew Chief: |
| '65 Dragster by
Kent Fuller |
Powered by Turbine Turbonique Drag Axle with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
|
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Entry's 1965 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
|
|
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is NaN 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 |
|
| 1965 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 0.000 ET, 181.81 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1965 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 0.000 ET, 163.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1965 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 0.000 ET, 153.62 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
|
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No video link |
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Notes: Treit ran a unique three-wheeled turbine-engined car. Valve trouble prevented him from racing at Western Oregon Dragway in Port Orford, Oregon, on Aug. 22. His car weighed only 300 pounds, with the Turbonique motor weighing 58 pounds. Photo: Early Drag Racing Photos, p. 95, in Jalopy Journal, The H.A.M.B. -- MB |
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Phil Koerner (M) from
Wellington, Kansas
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
) |
1968 - Category: GASSER, Type: SN, Class: , Div: 5 |
| "Flatheads Forever" Owned by Phil Koerner, Bob McLeod, & Harold Rutledge
from
Wellington, Kansas
USA
| Crew Chief: |
| 41 Willys Coupe by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Carbureted Gas with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
16.980 at Manhattan Raceway Park, KS/May 4, 1968 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
76.79 at Manhattan Raceway Park, KS/May 4, 1968 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
|
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Entry's 1968 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
|
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.59,
MPH 00.55 |
Entry is 1.84967 times average ET and 0.50520 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 |
|
| 1968 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 8.280 ET, 169.49 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1968 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 9.180 ET, 152.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1968 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 10.080 ET, 138.43 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
|
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No video link |
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Notes: Photo: Early Drag Racing Photos, p. 96, in Jalopy Journal, The H.A.M.B. -- MB |
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Frank Pedregon (M) from
Lomita, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
) |
1966 - Category: AFUELDRAG, Type: TN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Torchmaster Drive" Owned by Frank Pedregon
from
Lomita, California
USA
| Crew Chief: |
| 48 Fiat Topolino Coupe by
Frank Pedregon |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
8.160 at San Fernando Drag Strip, CA/Apr. 24, 1966 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
196.74 at San Fernando Drag Strip, CA/Apr. 24, 1966 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
|
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Entry's 1966 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
|
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 62.66,
MPH 85.82 |
Entry is 0.97725 times average ET and 1.06924 times average MPH |
|
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
| 1/8 Mile Rating:
ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
|
| 1966 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 7.600 ET, 201.78 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1966 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 8.350 ET, 184.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1966 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 8.870 ET, 168.84 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
|
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Notes: On April 24, he tied John Harbart for top eliminator honors at San Fernando with a run of 8.16 at 196.74 mph. On May 8 at Raisin City, he demolished the coupe on his final exhibition run. Photo: Early Drag Racing Photos, p. 96, in Jalopy Journal, The H.A.M.B. -- MB |
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Bernie Regals (M) from
Somerville, Massachusetts
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
) |
1965 - Category: AFUELDRAG, Type: TN, Class: A/FD, Div: 1 |
| "A & B Speed Shop" Owned by Bernie Regals, Ade Knyff, & Bill Fitzgerald
from
Somerville, Massachusetts
USA
| Crew Chief: Ade "Mother Goose" Knyff |
| Dragster by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Injected Nitro Chevrolet with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
7.920 at Connecticut Dragway, East Haddam, CT/May 2, 1965 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
185.00 at Connecticut Dragway, East Haddam, CT/May 2, 1965 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
|
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Entry's 1965 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
|
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 86.28,
MPH 62.71 |
Entry is 0.94624 times average ET and 1.03191 times average MPH |
|
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
| 1/8 Mile Rating:
ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
|
| 1965 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 7.750 ET, 201.78 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1965 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 8.370 ET, 179.28 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1965 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 8.870 ET, 166.92 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
|
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Notes: Running on straight nitro, they did well on a western tour in March, turning 7.9 seconds at Bakersfield. At Sanford, Maine, on Apr. 25, they took top eliminator with 8.26 at 170 mph. They were widely recognized as the quickest unblown Chevy dragster in the country. At Connecticut Dragway on Oct. 31, Regals won top eliminator at the annual New England Championships. He turned 8.55 at 166.05 mph. Photo: Early Drag Racing Photos, p. 91, in Jalopy Journal, The H.A.M.B. -- MB |
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David Tanner (M) from
Wichita Falls, Texas
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
) |
1958 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: , Class: C/D, Div: 4 |
| "Roadrunner" Owned by David Tanner
from
Wichita Falls, Texas
USA
| Crew Chief: |
| Dragster by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Carbureted Gas Chevrolet with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
|
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Entry's 1958 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
|
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
|
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
| 1/8 Mile Rating:
ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
|
| 1958 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 9.050 ET, 166.05 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1958 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 10.750 ET, 131.78 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1958 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 12.450 ET, 113.85 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
|
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Notes: A '57 Chevy engine powered his dragster. He competed in the '58 U.S. Nationals at Oklahoma City. He was runner-up in top eliminator at Red River Drag Strip on Nov. 2. Photo: Early Drag Racing Photos, p. 98, in Jalopy Journal, The H.A.M.B. -- MB |
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Bob Accosta (M) from
Alameda, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
253 ) |
1957 - Category: GASALT, Type: , Class: B/A, Div: 7 |
| "Jesus Saves/East Bay Heaven Pacers Car Club" Owned by Heaven Pacers Car Club
from
Oakland, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Dean Wilner |
| 48 Fiat Topolino Altered by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Carbureted Gas 278 Mercury Flathead with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
|
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Entry's 1957 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
|
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
| 1/8 Mile Rating:
ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
|
| 1957 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 9.290 ET, 150.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1957 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 11.570 ET, 117.95 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1957 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 13.850 ET, 98.53 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
|
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Notes: There were 25 members in the Oakland Car Club, organized by Pastor Earl Nevins in 1955. It was a non-denominational Christian club. Its motto was a New Testament Bible verse from First Corinthians 9:24: "Know ye not that they who run in the race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run that ye may attain." They would hold church services on Sunday mornings at whatever drag strip they were competing at. They began the season with a Merc engine but switched to a '49 Olds motor in the summer. They towed the car to Oklahoma City for the U.S. Nationals in late August for the 4-day event. They had the misfortune of crashing the car on Friday, Aug. 30. Bad luck haunted them even before they made the trek as their engine caught on fire three days prior to leaving for the race. When they arrived at the race, the transmission "burned out" on their first run off the trailer. They replaced it and took it out to the strip for a shakedown run. "We decided to take it out on the racing strip and start it up," driver Accosta said. "All of a sudden, it started with me half in and half out. I tried to kill the engine from the inside, but it wouldn't stop. Lopez Montemayer ran to the car to help, and I yelled at him to use the outside cutoff. I couldn't get the car out of gear. Suddenly, the clutch released, and Montemayer was thrown 20 feet. I rode it to the fence going about 80 miles per hour and then had to jump out." Accosta wasn't hurt, but the front was smashed so badly that it couldn't be repaired in time to compete. "It's the will of the Lord," said Accosta disappointedly. Photo: Redwood City Tribune, July 1, 1957 -- MB |
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Bob Accosta (M) from
Alameda, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
) |
1959 - Category: GASALT, Type: , Class: A/A, Div: 7 |
| "Draggin' Deacon" Owned by Heaven Pacers Car Club
from
Oakland, California
USA
| Crew Chief: |
| 48 Fiat Topolino Altered by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Gas with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
|
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Entry's 1959 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
|
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
| 1/8 Mile Rating:
ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
|
| 1959 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 9.070 ET, 151.27 MPH |
1000 Ft. 9.600 ET, 118.26 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1959 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 11.050 ET, 126.40 MPH |
1000 Ft. 10.080 ET, 112.35 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1959 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 13.030 ET, 107.19 MPH |
1000 Ft. 10.560 ET, 107.24 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
|
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Notes: On May 3 at Kingdon, they posted a win in AA/A class with 116.22 mph. They towed to San Luis Obispo for the second annual Pacific Gas and Fuel Championships. "One of the nicest events of Sunday was the arrival of the Heaven Pacers from Alameda," reported Karen White. "These fellows, led by their minister, raced and also presented a short sermon during the noon break. Nice fellows and their A/Altered can haul." On June 7 at Cotati, they won the best appearing car award. Photo: Early Drag Racing Photos, p. 100, in Jalopy Journal, The H.A.M.B. -- MB |
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Ollie Morris (M) from
Santa Ana, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
606 ) |
1955 - Category: AFUELDRAG, Type: TN, Class: Top Fuel, Div: 7 |
| "Harvey's Auto Glass/Offenhauser Products" Owned by Ollie Morris
from
Santa Ana, California
USA
| Crew Chief: |
| '55 Dragster by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Carbureted Nitro 300 Chevrolet with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
11.500 at Santa Ana Drag Strip, CA/Sep. 25, 1955 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
140.78 at Santa Ana Drag Strip, CA/Oct. 23, 1955 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
|
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Entry's 1955 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
|
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.87,
MPH 53.31 |
Entry is 1.21693 times average ET and 1.00557 times average MPH |
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1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
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ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
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| 1955 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 9.000 ET, 151.77 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1955 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 9.450 ET, 140.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1955 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 9.950 ET, 132.96 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: He swapped out his flathead engine for a '55 Chev in the rear-engined dragster. On Sep. 25 at Santa Ana, he made his first and second runs on gas, clocking 119 mph on the first pass and 11.50 at 121 mph on the second. He switched to fuel but had nothing but problems, so he called it quits. He was classified in C Roadster at Santa Ana on Oct. 30. At that race, he got top time, top eliminator, and won his class. His best speed was 139.28 mph. Other newspapers reported that he ran in D Roadster, but it was essentially for dragsters as it was the same class that Losinski and Duncan raced in. On Oct. 23 at Santa Ana, he beat the Bean Bandits to take a class victory in D "roadster" with 140.78 mph. On Oct. 30, he repeated his win at Santa Ana with a 139.28 mph run. He notched another win at Santa Ana on Nov. 20, clocking 134.78 mph. He repeated at Santa Ana again on Dec. 11, winning with a speed of 137.50 mph in the meet's fastest race. Photo: Early Drag Racing Photos, p. 100, in Jalopy Journal, The H.A.M.B. -- MB |
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Submitted by Mel Bashore, Last updated on Friday, May 24, 2024, 08:56:39 PM by
Mel Bashore.
Approved by Super Crew. |
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Rankings updated: 06/16/24 07:03:06 am EDT
