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Opelousas Daily World Melvin G. Jones (M) from Houston, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1958 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: AN, Class: A/C, Div: 4
"Houston Rod & Custom Shop" Owned by Wayne Roberts, Melvin Jones, Robbie Robinson from Houston, Texas USA Crew Chief:
'34 Ford Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Carbureted Gas 443 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 11.340 at Oklahoma City OK 9/58         1/4 Mile MPH: 134.12 at Oklahoma City OK 9/58
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 1958 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 32.99, MPH 53.41    Entry is 1.05488 times average ET and 1.01776 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: Unique competition coupe combined a fully cloaked dragster body (124" wheelbase) with an upright '34 Ford pickup cab hanging off the back. A Weiand manifold with eight carbs topped the stroked '57 hemi. The team garnered the "Best Appearing Car and Crew" award at the '58 Nationals. The subject of a two-page feature in the February '59 issue of Hot Rod. - RT Oklahoma City, Okla. 9/58 ('58 Nationals); Photo: Opelousas Daily World, Nov. 4, 1958 -- MB
Submitted by Ron Thums, Last updated on Friday, May 17, 2024, 05:15:21 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Opelousas Daily World Donald Bullion (M) from Port Arthur, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1958 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: , Class: X/D, Div: 4
Owned by Donald Bullion & Jesse Peck from Port Arthur, Texas USA Crew Chief: Jesse Peck
Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Carbureted Gas Mercury Outboard with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 19.270 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 63.60 at Pel State Drag Strip, Opelousas, LA/Aug. 3, 1958
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 1958 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.65, MPH 00.56    Entry is 1.79256 times average ET and 0.48262 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: The engine on this dragster was a '55 Mercury Outboard motor. Photo: Opelousas Daily World, Aug. 5, 1958 - MB
Submitted by Mel Bashore, Last updated on Sunday, October 30, 2022, 10:34:59 AM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Opelousas Daily World Joseph "Q-Ball" Wale (M) from New Orleans, Louisiana USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 73 ) 1959 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: , Class: A/D, Div: 2
"Misque III" Owned by Q-Ball Wale from New Orleans, Louisiana USA Crew Chief:
'59 Dragster by Chassis Research | Powered by Injected Gas Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 9.520 at Pel State Drag Strip, Opelousas, LA/Aug. 16, 1959         1/4 Mile MPH: 157.44 at Detroit Dragway, MI/Sep. 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
Entry's 1959 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 66.19, MPH 65.49    Entry is 0.94351 times average ET and 1.07836 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: 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: On Aug. 9 at Gulf Coast Drag Strip, he got a TE win with 10.12 at 153.32 mph. A week later, at Pel State, he set a new state record at 9.52 at 154.32 mph. During eliminations at the U.S. Nationals at Detroit Dragway, he turned 9.66 at 157.44 mph. Photo: Opelousas Daily World, July 21, 1959 - MB
Submitted by Mel Bashore, Last updated on Sunday, October 30, 2022, 10:36:29 AM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Opelousas Daily World C. J. Kearney (M) from New Orleans, Louisiana USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1959 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: , Class: A/D, Div: 2
"Monjure-Kearney" Owned by Marino Monjure from New Orleans, Louisiana USA Crew Chief:
Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Carbureted Gas Chevrolet with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 10.300 at Hammond Airport, LA/June 28, 1959         1/4 Mile MPH: 138.24 at Hammond Airport, LA/June 28, 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
Entry's 1959 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 44.15, MPH 32.46    Entry is 1.02081 times average ET and 0.94685 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: 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: The 1958 Louisiana State dragster champion Kearney was a frequent racer at Pel State. On June 7, he took top eliminator with 10.88 at 127.65 mph. On June 28, he took top eliminator at the Hammond Airport with a clocking of 10.30 at 138.24 mph. Photo: Opelousas Daily World, June 9, 1959 -- MB
Submitted by Mel Bashore, Last updated on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 12:16:07 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.

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