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Courtesy Robert Tardungo Bob Tardugno (M) from Methuen, Massachusetts USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 135 ) 1973 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 1
"Roman Rat" Owned by Bob Tardugno from Methuen, Massachusetts USA Crew Chief: Bob Tardugno
'70 Chevrolet Nova by Logghe Stamping Co. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 427 Chevrolet with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1973 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
1973 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.169 ET, 235.64 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.520 ET, 189.00 MPH   
1973 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.668 ET, 215.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.657 ET, 184.00 MPH
1973 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.168 ET, 200.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.987 ET, 172.12 MPH
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Notes: From New England in the early 70s came Bob Tardugno and the 'Roman Rat' Nova. Bob came up through the sportsman ranks, then had Logghe Stamping build this new car for him in the 1970 timeframe (no, it's not a former JJ car.). By the time he took delivery and finished construction of the Candy Apple Red Nova, he reports that advancing chassis technology had rendered the car 'almost obsolete. ' Powered by a blown Chevy marine engine, the car was a northeast division booked in and match race regular, although Bob did make annual treks to Florida in the Winter to participate in the open 16-car, two-day funny car shows at Miami-Hollywood Dragway. The car was sold as 73 came to a close, and the new owner continued to campaign it as a BB/FC. Tardugno purchased a Buttera chassis, dropped a Vega body on it, and planned to debut a new "Roman Rat" in the 74ish timeframe, but sold the car before the project was completed due to the rapidly escalating cost of racing. Today, Bob is into a different kind of horsepower, raising horses up in New England. (Info courtesy Bob Tardugno).
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Friday, January 30, 2026, 11:46:45 AM by Super Crew.

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