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Dave Kommel
Photog Web 		Dale Emery (M) from Dallas, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 405 ) 1977 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4
"Mike Burkhart" Owned by Mike Burkhart from Dallas, Texas USA Crew Chief: Dee Gantt
'76 Chevrolet Camaro by Tony Casarez | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.075 at Green Valley TX 1977         1/4 Mile MPH: 237.00 at Green Valley TX 1977
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1977 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 89.24, MPH 80.40    Entry is 0.93750 times average ET and 1.07708 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1977 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.964 ET, 247.93 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1977 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.480 ET, 220.04 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1977 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.996 ET, 203.81 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: A great-looking machine that was lost in a spectacular top end crash at the '77 Nationals in Indy. Dale broke his arm in that crash. Formerly listed 6.085/236 best, but Cars Magazine article cited 6.07/237. | I also have those numbers from GVR for '77, but wasn't sure if the whole 'timing' thing at GVR was legit now. If those numbers were still considered sketchy, I found a 6.18 at Union Grove and a 234.98 at Indy in '77. - Dennis Doubleday | Ran 6.33/209.79 at PRO event at Beeline on 1/14/77. Also legit 6.192 at the NHRA Winters. On May 15, Dale won the NHRA Division 4 race at Houston. He set Low ET in qualifying #1 for the eight-car field with a 6.49. Due to his low qualifying run, he got the odd-lot solo in round one, and ran 6.58. A 6.56/208 beat Billy Meyer in the semifinals. Emery faced Gordon Mineo in the final and he got the victory with another 6.49 at only 183.67 over "Flash Gordon's" 6.60.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, April 10, 2021, 09:42:16 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Mark Emery (M) from Hyattsville, Maryland USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 108 ) 1975 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 1
"George Of The Jungle" Owned by George Reese from Hyattsville, Maryland USA Crew Chief: George Reese
'74 Chevrolet Vega by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.660 at Budds Creek MD 8/17/75         1/4 Mile MPH: 210.00 at Rising Sun MD 6/75
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1975 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 43.06, MPH 30.98    Entry is 1.01216 times average ET and 0.97069 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1975 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.987 ET, 241.53 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.220 ET, 189.00 MPH   
1975 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.580 ET, 216.34 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.495 ET, 184.00 MPH
1975 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.145 ET, 200.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.825 ET, 172.12 MPH
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Notes: Blew the top off the car this year. In a separate incident, the car was heavily damaged in a top-end crash at Lebanon Valley Dragway in May. Mark was at Maryland International for the fourth NHRA Division 1 race in mid-August. His opening round 6.66/203.61 beat Dodger Glenn's 6.82/176 in the "Frantic Ford" but an off-pace 7.53/131.19 lost to Larry Fullerton's 7.39/152 in the semifinal.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, 08:37:00 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Steinar Enge (M) from Sweden   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1986 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FE, Class: AA/FC, Div: 9
"Super Brut" Owned by Steinar Enge from Sweden Crew Chief: Steinar Enge
'81 Dodge Omni by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Donovan Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.410 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 190.27 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 1986 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.88, MPH 00.86    Entry is 1.23500 times average ET and 0.79068 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: 5.425 ET, 271.41 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1986 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.000 ET, 240.64 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1986 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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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, December 20, 2008, 02:12:22 AM by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		DuWayne Engness (M) from Fargo, North Dakota USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 525 ) 1973 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 5
"Hot Sauce" Owned by DuWayne Engness from Fargo, North Dakota USA Crew Chief: DuWayne Engness
'73 Chevrolet Vega by Mark Williams | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Chrysler Hemi by Ed Pink 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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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Wednesday, January 3, 2018, 10:40:04 PM by Tim Simplot. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) DuWayne Engness (M) from Fargo, North Dakota USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 525 ) 1975 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 5
"Hot Sauce" Owned by DuWayne Engness from Fargo, North Dakota USA Crew Chief: DuWayne Engness
'75 Chevrolet Monza by Mark Williams | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Chrysler Hemi by Ed Pink with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 9.430 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 147.00 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 1975 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.76, MPH 00.73    Entry is 1.43313 times average ET and 0.67949 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1975 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.987 ET, 241.53 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.220 ET, 189.00 MPH   
1975 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.580 ET, 216.34 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.495 ET, 184.00 MPH
1975 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.145 ET, 200.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.825 ET, 172.12 MPH
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No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, May 26, 2012, 07:25:00 PM by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Eric Eoff (M) from New Braunfels, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 2001 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4
"Eric Eoff" Owned by Eric Eoff from New Braunfels, Texas USA Crew Chief: Eric Eoff
'96 Ford Probe by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 498 TFX Hemi by Eric Eoff 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
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: 4.731 ET, 325.69 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.621 ET, 225.84 MPH   
2001 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.015 ET, 302.52 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.690 ET, 222.00 MPH
2001 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.515 ET, 275.09 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.020 ET, 203.78 MPH
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Notes: This car was also an AA/FA
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, December 27, 2020, 06:52:53 PM by Danny White.
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© Thomas Nagy Jim Epler (M) from Vancouver, Washington USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 213 ) 1992 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Metal Arrester" Owned by Johnny West from Phoenix, Arizona USA Crew Chief: Johnny West
'91 Dodge Daytona by Johnny West | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi by Johnny West with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.434 at NHRA Bandimere CO 7/25/92         1/4 Mile MPH: 273.72 at NHRA Bandimere CO 7/25/92
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 46.67, MPH 50.00    Entry is 1.00630 times average ET and 1.00000 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
1992 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.076 ET, 293.06 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1992 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.400 ET, 273.72 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1992 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.900 ET, 250.52 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Jim drove Johnny West's car and his own in 1992. Photo from the 1992 NHRA Springnationals, National Trail Raceway, Columbus, Ohio. We need to confirm which car ran which event. Check DragStats for best times after this is determined.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, May 28, 2022, 12:20:39 PM by Danny White. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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© Rick Oldfield Jim Epler (M) from Vancouver, Washington USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 213 ) 1993 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 6
"Rug Doctor" Owned by Jim Epler from Vancouver, Washington USA Crew Chief: Mike Kloeber
'91 Oldsmobile Cutlass by Brad Hadman | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 498 Keith Black Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.105 at NHRA Pomona CA 11/93         1/4 Mile MPH: 300.40 at NHRA Topeka KS 10/03/93
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 85.71, MPH 100.0    Entry is 0.94537 times average ET and 1.09747 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: 4.987 ET, 300.40 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.920 ET, 193.96 MPH   
1993 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.400 ET, 273.72 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.116 ET, 192.00 MPH
1993 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.900 ET, 250.52 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.446 ET, 178.01 MPH
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Notes: Jim showed up at Columbus driving this Cutlass rather than the Daytona-bodied car he had been running in the first half of the season. He had many problems, and his 7.84/117.89 best failed to qualify. Epler then went to Topeka for the NHRA Western Nationals, where although he improved to 5.75/263.15, he still failed (third alternate)to qualify. He debuted a new McKinney-built Cutlass at the NHRA Mile High Nationals, where his 5.49/241.15 qualified #5. He fell off to 5.68/215.82 in the first round in a loss to Bruce Nilsen's 5.56/257. He did not race at Sonoma for the NHRA California Nationals, but he was at Seattle for the NHRA Northwest Nationals. He qualified #3 with a 5.17/287.44. An easy 6.57/134.77 advanced in the first round when Gordon Mineo broke. In the second round, his 5.22/247.11 lost to eventual winner John Force's 5.20/287. He skipped going to Brainerd for the NHRA Northstar Nationals, but he was at Indy for the NHRA U.S. Nationals. Jim's 5.25/291.54 (Top Speed) qualified #7. He improved to 5.23/263.85 over Paul Smith's 5.32/261 in the first round. Freddie Neely fouled against him in round two, and Jim took it easy at 7.38/117.61. In the semi-final, his 5.22/291.26 lost to Kenji Okazaki's 5.19/270. Maple Grove was the next stop on the NHRA tour, and Epler qualified #6 for the Keystone Nationals with a 5.22/279.06. In round one, his 5.29 fell to Cruz Pedregon's 5.24. First funny car over 300 mph and ninth member of the Slick 50 300 mph Club (including Top Fuel) on October 3/1993, with a 300.40 at Topeka, Kan.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, 01:41:01 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Ron Dilley Jim Epler (M) from Vancouver, Washington USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 213 / 7) 1994 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 6
"Rug Doctor" Owned by Jim Epler from Vancouver, Washington USA Crew Chief: Mike Kloeber
'94 Oldsmobile Cutlass by Brad Hadman | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 498 TFX Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.106 at NHRA Englishtown NJ 5/21/94         1/4 Mile MPH: 297.71 at NHRA Finals Pomona CA 1994
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 79.33, MPH 85.46    Entry is 0.95564 times average ET and 1.05392 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: 4.939 ET, 303.95 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1994 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.343 ET, 282.48 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1994 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.843 ET, 258.31 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Jim Epler started the '94 season by qualifying #7 at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals with a 5.15/296.24. An off-pace 5.61/199.68 lost to Del Worsham's 5.08/291 in the opening round. At Arizona for the NHRA Quality Care Nationals, Jim’s 5.13/288.92 qualified #5. But once again, he had first-round difficulties and his 5.61/190.47 lost to Cruz Pedregon's 5.22/289.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, November 7, 2021, 04:35:05 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Norman Blake Jim Epler (M) from Vancouver, Washington USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 213 / 7) 1995 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 6
"Rug Doctor" Owned by Jim Epler from Vancouver, Washington USA Crew Chief: Jim Epler
'91 Oldsmobile Cutlass by Brad Hadman | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 498 TFX Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.108 at NHRA Topeka KS 9/30/95         1/4 Mile MPH: 298.90 at NHRA Topeka KS 9/30/95
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 77.70, MPH 84.27    Entry is 0.96051 times average ET and 1.05813 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: 4.939 ET, 306.43 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1995 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.318 ET, 282.48 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1995 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.818 ET, 258.31 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Jim started the season at Pomona, where he qualified #11 with a 5.29/282.48. Another 5.29 at 288.27 advanced in round one, when his opponent, Ray Higley, broke. In round two, an off pace of 5.61/225.16 lost to Al Hofmann's 5.38/281. Epler qualified #2 at the NHRA Arizona Nationals with a 5.19/290.97 behind Hofmann's 5.14. In the opening round of eliminations, his 5.26/288.73 beat Dean Skuza's 5.38/272. In the second round, Jack Wyatt fouled against him, and Jim's 5.81/180.46 advanced. He lost to Tom Hoover in the semifinal. Houston was the next stop on the NHRA tour for the Slick 50 Nationals. Jim's 5.32/280.51 "only" qualified #11. He had a close race in the opening round that saw his 5.31/289.85 beat Tony Pedregon's 5.32/282, but he lost to the eventual winner Hofmann, in round two. The NHRA Gatornationals was not a memorable outing for Epler. He only qualified #15 with a 5.35/285.26, and he lost to Skuza in round one. He did not race at Rockingham for the NHRA Winston Invitational, but he was at Atlanta for the NHRA Southern Nationals held in mid-April. His 5.31/286.98 qualified #9, and in the first round, he smoked the tires and lost to Chuck Etchells. Shortly after that, he was at Memphis for the NHRA Mid-South Nationals. There he ran 5.38/287.90 to qualify #11. An easy 6.34/150.40 advanced in round one, when Whit Bazemore got out of shape and shut down, but in round two, his 5.31/288.36 fell to Etchells' 5.20/293.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Monday, June 27, 2022, 11:15:43 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Mike Ditty Jim Epler (M) from Vancouver, Washington USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 213 / 10) 1996 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"King Bros. Racing" Owned by King Bros. from Phoenix, Arizona USA Crew Chief: King Bros.
'94 Dodge Daytona by Johnny West | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 498 TFX Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.360 at NHRA Phoenix AZ 2/24/96         1/4 Mile MPH: 276.41 at NHRA Phoenix AZ 2/24/96
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 36.97, MPH 34.14    Entry is 1.02544 times average ET and 0.97173 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: 4.889 ET, 312.60 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1996 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.227 ET, 284.45 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1996 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.727 ET, 259.62 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Car sold to Don Sosenka.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, 08:31:27 PM by Danny White.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Jim Epler (M) from Vancouver, Washington USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 213 / 10) 1996 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 6
"Winnebago" Owned by Jim Epler from Vancouver, Washington USA Crew Chief: Jim Epler
'96 Dodge Avenger by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 498 TFX 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
Entry's 1996 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
1996 Records: 1/4 Mile: 4.889 ET, 312.60 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1996 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.227 ET, 284.45 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1996 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.727 ET, 259.62 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
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, November 8, 2012, 08:12:00 PM by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Jim Epler (M) from Vancouver, Washington USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 213 ) 1997 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 2
"Paul Smith Drag Racing School" Owned by Paul Smith from Boynton Beach, Florida USA Crew Chief: Paul Smith
'96 Dodge Avenger by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 498 TFX Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.085 at NHRA Memphis TN 10/04/97         1/4 Mile MPH: 297.71 at NHRA Memphis TN 10/04/97
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 62.45, MPH 65.00    Entry is 0.98738 times average ET and 1.02637 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: 4.889 ET, 315.56 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.621 ET, 225.84 MPH   
1997 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.150 ET, 290.06 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.690 ET, 222.00 MPH
1997 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.650 ET, 264.39 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.020 ET, 203.78 MPH
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Notes: Jim ran this car at Memphis 1997. Jim ran several other NHRA events, which are all listed in another 1997 entry. If any of those were in the Paul Smith car, we need to adjust the times.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, September 5, 2022, 11:08:33 AM by Super Crew.
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John Kilburg Jim Epler (M) from Vancouver, Washington USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 713 ) 1997 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 6
"Easy Care / Winnebago" Owned by Jim Epler from Vancouver, Washington USA Crew Chief:
'96 Dodge Avenger by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 498 TFX Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 5.079 at NHRA Ennis TX 10/18/97         1/4 Mile MPH: 294.11 at NHRA Mohnton PA 9/13/97
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 63.60, MPH 57.94    Entry is 0.98621 times average ET and 1.01396 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: 4.889 ET, 315.56 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.621 ET, 225.84 MPH   
1997 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.150 ET, 290.06 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.690 ET, 222.00 MPH
1997 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.650 ET, 264.39 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.020 ET, 203.78 MPH
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Notes: Jim ran 5.085 at 297.71 at Memphis in Paul Smith's car. We assume his other best times for 1997 were in this Winnebago car. We need to confirm everything and then assign the best times for the proper cars. Photo from 1997 US Nationals, where Jim was the first alternate at 5.181/286.25. That was Jim's first NHRA national event of the year. He qualified #10 at Maple Grove at 5.160/294.11 and beat Ron Capps in round one, 5.459/263.85 to 5.99/244. He lost to John Force in round two, 5.07/303 to 7.157/118.56. Jim then ran the Memphis race, qualifying #12 with the 5.085/297.71 and losing to Chuck Etchells in round one, 5.09/304 to 5.446/207.08. He qualified #12 at Ennis at 5.079/291.73 but lost to Force in the first round, 5.00/311 to 5.158/249.37. He qualified #11 at the Matco Supernationals at 5.154/291.16 and lost to Dean Skuza in round one, 5.17/302 to broke. That was Jim's last NHRA national event of the year.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, September 5, 2022, 11:06:55 AM by John Kilburg. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Photog Web 		Jim Epler (M) from Phoenix, Arizona USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 213 ) 1998 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4
"Easy Care" Owned by Ed Margaretich from Round Rock, Texas USA Crew Chief: Paul Smith
'96 Dodge Avenger by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 498 TFX Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.939 at NHRA Englishtown NJ 5/16/98         1/4 Mile MPH: 309.84 at NHRA Englishtown NJ 5/16/98
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 79.06, MPH 79.23    Entry is 0.95903 times average ET and 1.06819 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: 4.787 ET, 323.89 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.621 ET, 225.84 MPH   
1998 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.150 ET, 290.06 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.690 ET, 222.00 MPH
1998 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.650 ET, 264.39 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.020 ET, 203.78 MPH
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Notes: Rick Howard photo from 1998 NHRA Pontiac excitement Nats, Columbus. Did not qualify with best of 5.26/253.02 after becoming the fifteenth member of the Castrol Four Second Club a month earlier (May 2/1998) with a 4.957 at Dallas.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, June 2, 2022, 11:09:42 PM by Rick Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Thomas Nagy Jim Epler (M) from Phoenix, Arizona USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 213 ) 1999 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4
"Easy Care" Owned by Ed Margaretich from Round Rock, Texas USA Crew Chief: Glenn Mikres
99 Chevrolet Corvette by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 498 TFX Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.882 at NHRA Topeka KS 10/02/99         1/4 Mile MPH: 312.93 at NHRA Pomona CA 11/13/99
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 86.11, MPH 83.64    Entry is 0.94796 times average ET and 1.07885 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: 4.779 ET, 324.05 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.621 ET, 225.84 MPH   
1999 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.150 ET, 290.06 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.690 ET, 222.00 MPH
1999 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.650 ET, 264.39 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.020 ET, 203.78 MPH
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Notes: Photo from the 1999 NHRA Gatornationals, Gainesville, Florida. Jim drove two cars in 1999. We need to determine which cars ran which races and then assign proper times to each. Use DragStats. (Confirmed 4.910 at 310.27 in this car).
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, January 29, 2022, 07:13:28 PM by Thomas Nagy.
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Ron Dilley Jim Epler (M) from Phoenix, Arizona USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 213 ) 1999 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"WWF" Owned by Greg Toliver from Huntington Beach, California USA Crew Chief: Wayne Dupuy
99 Chevrolet Corvette by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 498 TFX Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.990 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 301.00 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 1999 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 71.56, MPH 66.09    Entry is 0.96893 times average ET and 1.03772 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: 4.779 ET, 324.05 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.621 ET, 225.84 MPH   
1999 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.150 ET, 290.06 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.690 ET, 222.00 MPH
1999 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.650 ET, 264.39 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.020 ET, 203.78 MPH
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Notes: Jim drove two cars in 1999. We need to determine which cars ran which races and then assign proper times to each. Use DragStats.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, January 25, 2015, 08:15:46 PM by Super Crew.
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© Rick Howard Jim Epler (M) from Phoenix, Arizona USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 213 ) 2000 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"WWF Big Red Machine" Owned by Jerry Toliver from Huntington Beach, California USA Crew Chief: John Stewart
'00 Pontiac Firebird by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 498 TFX Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 4.877 at NHRA Columbus OH 6/00         1/4 Mile MPH: 313.44 at NHRA Columbus OH 6/00
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 84.73, MPH 84.39    Entry is 0.95627 times average ET and 1.08060 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: 4.779 ET, 324.05 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.621 ET, 225.84 MPH   
2000 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.100 ET, 290.06 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.690 ET, 222.00 MPH
2000 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 5.600 ET, 264.39 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.020 ET, 203.78 MPH
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Notes: Rick Howard photo from 2000 NHRA Pontiac excitement Nats, Columbus, Ohio. (Confirmed 313.44 at Columbus. Was No. 1 qualifier.) | Did Jim run 316.70 somewhere this year?
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, February 1, 2020, 11:18:40 PM by Rick Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Photog Web 		Craig Epperly (M) from Downey, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 655 ) 1981 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Super Star" Owned by Don Tate from San Jose, California USA Crew Chief: Amos Satterlee
'81 Dodge Omni by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Keith Black Hemi by Amos Satterlee with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.929 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/07/81         1/4 Mile MPH: 242.58 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/07/81
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1981 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 88.87, MPH 82.43    Entry is 0.95016 times average ET and 1.05392 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1981 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.840 ET, 249.30 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1981 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.240 ET, 230.17 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1981 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.740 ET, 213.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: This was definitely, 24-year-old Epperly's best season in fuel FC racing. The rookie was at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals. Craig qualified #11 with a 6.22/233.16. His off-pace 7.20/132.74 lost to Don Prudhomme's 6.15/224 in the first round. The team then went to Elroy Airport Drag Strip. This was Elroy's first-ever race, and traction was poor. Craig qualified #1 with a 6.99/211.76. He beat Richard Day in the first round with a 7.27/205.46. Rod Hynes got out of shape and shut off in the semifinals, so Epperly's 7.65 advanced. In the final, he faced Jim Dunn, but Craig smoked the tires and shut off to 9.86 while Jim got the win with a 7.01/216. Craig qualified #4 at Bakersfield at 6.324/231.95 and, in round one, beat Ed Moore with a 6.16/227.84. In round two, he advanced with an off-pace 6.59/202.24 when Gary Ritter had problems, but in the semifinals, something in the driveline broke, and Dale Armstrong got the win. He attempted to qualify at the NHRA Gatornationals, but a best of 6.20/225.56 left him as the third alternate for the show. On April 5, he was at Green Valley Raceway for the NHRA Western Regional Opener. A 6.42/215.31 qualified #3 in the eight-car field, but a 6.52/221.67 in the first round lost to eventual winner Tom Hoover's 6.17/238. He did not race at Atlanta for the NHRA Southern Nationals. Another Western Regional race was run at OCIR on May 9. Craig qualified #4 with a 6.30/229.79. He made it to the final by beating John Lombardo with a 6.47/220.04 and Tom McEwen with a 6.17/227.27. Unfortunately, crew chief Amos Satterlee dialed in too much power in the final, and Epperly smoked the tires and shut off to an 8.01/167.91 that lost to final-round opponent Prudhomme's 6.56/227. His next race was on May 30 at Bandimere Speedway for another NHRA Western Regional event. In the opening round, his 6.64/151.51 beat Dan Lexa, but in the semifinal, his 6.62/220.58 fell to Gary Densham's 6.60/207. Then came his big win at Columbus for the NHRA Springnationals. He had never even run there before. A 6.22/231.36 qualified #8, and he beat Tripp Shumake's 6.36/222 in the first round with a 6.27/224. He caught a good light in round two, and his 6.35/227 held on to win over Tom Anderson's better 6.32/228. In the semifinals, John Collins' 6.34/232 fell to 6.29/210. That put him into the final against the defending winner of this race, Raymond Beadle, who was driving the "Blue Max." Both ran 6.21 in the final (Craig at 231.95), but the win light came on in Epperly's lane. It was an amazing upset. After such a great race, he was surprised himself when he failed to qualify on June 27 at Sacramento for the NHRA Western Regional. He was the first alternate at 6.61/217.92. The bad luck stayed with him the following week (July 4) when he was the first alternate for the eight-car field at Bandimere for the NHRA Mile-High Nationals. His 6.48/215.31 missed the 6.42 "bump." Craig did finish in the NHRA top 10.
Submitted by Rick Oldfield, Last updated on Sunday, March 19, 2023, 01:22:43 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Mike Ditty Craig Epperly (M) from Downey, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 765 / 6) 1982 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Wendy's Hamburgers/HB Gold" Owned by Billy McCahill & Gene Beaver from Downey, California USA Crew Chief: Gene Beaver
'80 Chevrolet Citation by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 486 Milodon Hemi by Gene Beaver with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 6.030 at NHRA D6 Orange County CA 3/28/82         1/4 Mile MPH: 242.58 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/06/82
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1982 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 65.70, MPH 69.94    Entry is 0.97101 times average ET and 1.03503 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1982 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 254.95 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.920 ET, 193.96 MPH   
1982 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.210 ET, 234.37 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.200 ET, 192.00 MPH
1982 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.740 ET, 214.57 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.530 ET, 178.01 MPH
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Notes: Craig was at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, and he had famed engine builder Amos Satterlee turning the wrenches. The team qualified #6 with a 6.049/242.58. Unfortunately, Craig fell off to a 6.303/240.64 in the first round, losing to Doc Halladay's 6.024/238.72. At the NHRA Gatornationals, the team qualified #7 with a 6.092/241.28. Again, they lost in round one, when a 6.422/227.84 failed to hold back Tim Grose's 6.263/231.95. NHRA held its Division 6 Opener at OCIR on March 28, and Epperly set Low ET at 6.03 before fouling in the final against John Force. At Atlanta for the NHRA Southern Nationals, Craig ran 6.093/236.22 to qualify #6 in the eight-car field. After qualifying, the team headed back to California to do repairs. They never made it back to Atlanta for eliminations. Craig began driving for Joe Pisano in May, but returned to the seat of the HB Gold car at the OCIR Manufacturers Meet late in the year (Al Segrini drove for Joe Pisano there). Some details from Joe Moore. Lightweight, direct-drive match racer, former John Force car. | At the last nitro points race at OCIR in March '82, Force won over Epperly in an all-Citation final. - Joe Moore
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, June 22, 2025, 07:59:38 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.

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