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Rodney Flournoy (M) from
Los Angeles, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
7786 ) |
1983 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Rodney Flournoy" Owned by Rodney Flournoy
from
Los Angeles, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Eddie Flournoy |
| '82 Dodge Charger by
Don Long |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi by Eddie Flournoy with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.880 at Orange County CA 6/83 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
202.24 at Orange County CA 6/83 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1983 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.96,
MPH 00.93 |
Entry is 1.12602 times average ET and 0.86291 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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| 1983 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.621 ET, 257.87 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1983 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.110 ET, 234.37 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1983 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.610 ET, 216.64 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: Rodney was at OCIR in June for its Nitro Championships. It was only a four-car field, and he ended up as the third alternate with a 6.88/182.92 best. He also ran 7.00/202.24 in attempting to qualify. Video shows a 9.79 shut-off run at OCIR on 8/27/1983. Rodney entered the NHRA World Finals at OCIR but was a DNQ (times unavailable). |
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, May 7, 2022, 01:50:44 PM by
Ron Howard.
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Rodney Flournoy (M) from
Los Angeles, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
7786 ) |
1984 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Rodney Flournoy" Owned by Rodney Flournoy
from
Los Angeles, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Eddie Flournoy |
| '82 Dodge Charger by
Don Long |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi by Eddie Flournoy 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 |
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Entry's 1984 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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| 1984 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.621 ET, 262.39 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1984 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.070 ET, 236.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1984 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.570 ET, 218.04 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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No notes on this entry. |
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Friday, December 25, 2020, 04:24:36 PM by
Danny White.
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Rodney Flournoy (M) from
Los Angeles, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
7786 ) |
1985 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Rodney Flournoy" Owned by Rodney Flournoy
from
Los Angeles, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Eddie Flournoy |
| '82 Dodge Charger by
Don Long |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi by Edddie Flournoy with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.430 at NHRA Pomona CA 10/19/85 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
222.44 at NHRA Pomona CA 10/19/85 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1985 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 10.80,
MPH 03.18 |
Entry is 1.06633 times average ET and 0.92683 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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| 1985 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.559 ET, 266.27 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1985 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.030 ET, 240.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1985 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.530 ET, 221.62 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: Flournoy attempted to qualify at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, but his best of 7.130/195.05 failed to qualify. Rodney also DNQ'd at NHRA Phoenix (6.507/213.27) and the World Finals (6.430/222.44). |
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, February 15, 2020, 11:50:26 PM by
Ron Howard.
Approved by Bill Pratt. |
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Rodney Flournoy (M) from
Los Angeles, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
7786 ) |
1986 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Rodney Flournoy" Owned by Rodney Flournoy
from
Los Angeles, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Eddie Flournoy |
| '82 Pontiac Trans Am by
Steve Plueger |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi by Eddie Flournoy with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.000 at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
240.64 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 1986 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 50.00,
MPH 50.00 |
Entry is 1.00000 times average ET and 1.00000 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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| 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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Notes: Ran 6.146/236 at Bakersfield in debut with former Pulde car. Original pre-Internet draglist entry. Listed times from The Drag Racing List December 86/January 87, Volume 1, Number 9. | Rodney attempted to qualify at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, but his 7.80/118.26 failed to make the field. He also failed to qualify at Famoso for the Bakersfield March (May) Meet with a 6.14/221.67 best, but he got into the show when Gary Densham broke and was unable to run. In the first round, he lost to Billy Meyer's 5.77 with a 6.46. |
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Submitted by Curt Swartz, Last updated on Friday, December 25, 2020, 04:25:04 PM by
Ron Howard.
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Rodney Flournoy (M) from
Los Angeles, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
7786 ) |
1987 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Rocket Rodney" Owned by Eddie Flournoy
from
Los Angeles, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Eddie Flournoy |
| '82 Pontiac Trans Am by
Steve Plueger |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi by Eddie Flournoy with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.050 at Sacramento Governor's Cup Championships 10/87 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
230.53 at NHRA Pomona CA 1/31/87 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1987 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 20.11,
MPH 02.34 |
Entry is 1.05309 times average ET and 0.92212 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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| 1987 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.357 ET, 280.72 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1987 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 5.745 ET, 250.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1987 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.245 ET, 229.98 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: Rodney was at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals. Unfortunately, his best of 6.29/230.53 failed to qualify. | Former Pulde War Eagle | Rodney ran 6.05 at the Sacramento Governor's Cup Championships 10/87. |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, August 26, 2023, 12:44:33 PM by
Rob McCabe.
Approved by Bill Pratt. |
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Rodney Flournoy (M) from
Los Angeles, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
7786 ) |
1988 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Rodney Flournoy" Owned by Eddie Flournoy
from
Los Angeles, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Eddie Flournoy |
| '82 Pontiac Trans Am by
Steve Plueger |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi by Eddie Flournoy with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.824 at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
248.34 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 1988 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 36.97,
MPH 34.27 |
Entry is 1.02337 times average ET and 0.97407 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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| 1988 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.230 ET, 286.62 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1988 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 5.691 ET, 254.95 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1988 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.191 ET, 234.36 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: Former Dale Pulde War Eagle Trans Am. |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Friday, December 25, 2020, 04:26:51 PM by
Danny White.
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Rodney Flournoy (M) from
Los Angeles, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
7786 ) |
1989 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Rocket Rodney" Owned by Eddie Flournoy
from
Los Angeles, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Eddie Flournoy |
| '89 Chevrolet Beretta by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi by Eddie Flournoy with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.747 at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
240.57 at Phoenix AZ 10/15/89 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1989 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 44.51,
MPH 15.78 |
Entry is 1.00984 times average ET and 0.94360 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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| 1989 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.132 ET, 286.62 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1989 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 5.691 ET, 254.95 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1989 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.191 ET, 234.36 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: Rodney failed to qualify at the NHRA Fallnationals when his best of 6.05/240.57 was good for second alternate. |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Friday, November 12, 2021, 08:54:36 PM by
Ron Howard.
Approved by Bill Pratt. |
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Rodney Flournoy (M) from
Los Angeles, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
7786 ) |
1990 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Rocket Rodney" Owned by Eddie Flournoy
from
Los Angeles, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Eddie Flournoy |
| '89 Chevrolet Beretta by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi by Eddie Flournoy 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 |
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Entry's 1990 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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| 1990 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.132 ET, 286.62 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1990 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 5.570 ET, 263.54 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1990 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.070 ET, 241.83 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 Friday, December 25, 2020, 04:29:02 PM by
Super Crew.
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Rodney Flournoy (M) from
Los Angeles, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
7786 ) |
1991 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Rocket Rodney" Owned by Eddie Flournoy
from
Los Angeles, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Eddie Flournoy |
| '89 Chevrolet Beretta by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi by Eddie Flournoy 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 |
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Entry's 1991 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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| 1991 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.132 ET, 291.82 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1991 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 5.464 ET, 266.42 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1991 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 5.964 ET, 244.08 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 Friday, December 25, 2020, 04:29:36 PM by
Super Crew.
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Rodney Flournoy (M) from
Los Angeles, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
7786 ) |
1992 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Rocket Rodney" Owned by Eddie Flournoy
from
Los Angeles, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Eddie Flournoy |
| '91 Pontiac Trans Am by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.620 at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
250.00 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 1992 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 28.44,
MPH 01.00 |
Entry is 1.04074 times average ET and 0.91334 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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| 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: The former Snickers AA/FC of Ed Abel that Mike Dunn drove. Rodney raced against Keith Jackson in Calgary but got into the dirt at the side of the lane and shut off to an 8.97/97.19 (see video). |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, August 21, 2023, 11:22:51 PM by
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Bill Flynn (M) from
New Haven, Connecticut
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
103 ) |
1966 - Category: AFUELFC, Type: FN, Class: M/FX, Div: 1 |
| "Yankee Peddler" Owned by Bill Flynn
from
New Haven, Connecticut
USA
| Crew Chief: Bill Flynn |
| '66 Plymouth Barracuda by
Bill Flynn |
Powered by Injected Nitro 426 1965 Chrysler Hemi with
3 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
8.700 at (Drag Racing 2/67) |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
160.00 at (Drag Racing 2/67) |
| 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 84.39,
MPH 73.71 |
Entry is 0.91004 times average ET and 1.08844 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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| 1966 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 8.310 ET, 174.41 MPH |
1000 Ft. 7.590 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.900 ET, 136.20 MPH |
| 1966 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 9.560 ET, 147.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 7.970 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 6.290 ET, 111.00 MPH |
| 1966 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 10.810 ET, 130.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 8.389 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 6.680 ET, 104.52 MPH |
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Notes: Bill Flynn was a former paratrooper released from the Army in '62. After he got home, he went through a series of cars, starting with a 409 Chevy and then going to Mopar products from '63 on. In '65 and the early part of '66, he ran a Hemi-powered '65 Coronet under the name of "Yankee Peddler." In Mid-'66, he debuted his new 1,800 lb. Barracuda. Flynn used a fairly stock 426 Hemi. The rods, pistons, and valves were stock, as was the compression ratio at 12.5:1. It used aluminum heads and an aftermarket Crane cam. Hilborn injectors fed the motor its fuel. The engine was set back in the chassis 18" for better weight distribution. A TorqueFlite transmission delivered the power back to a Mopar rear with 4.56 gears. (2/67 Drag Racing)Bill was in Connecticut on June 26 for a best of five match race against Bill Lawton. Flynn had beaten the "Mystery 9" Mustang several weeks earlier, and this was a rematch. Since their last match, the "Yankee Peddler" had been lowered five inches front, and a mini-spoiler had been added to keep the front end down. Flynn got out first in their first race, but Lawton drove around him to win with a 9.34/144 to Flynn's 9.63/127.11. Lawton got a little sideways off the line in the second race, and that was enough for the Mopar to win with a 9.22/147.54. Lawton really found some hp in the third race as he reset the track record with an 8.71/158 to easily win. In the fourth race, Lawton won again, getting a two-car holeshot and stretching it out with an 8.91/157 to win the match. Glass front end, doors, deck lid. Lots of history. Injected fuel, A&A Engineering fiberglass body-113 "-114" Bill Flynn adjustable wheelbase chassis. Flynn ran the car in 1967, and then Al Hanna drove it for him in '67, then Hanna bought it and called it "Phantom." Hanna ran the car into 1968 when he sold it to George Whalen, who ran it as the "Rebel Cuda" into 1970. Car, more or less, still exists. February 1967 Drag Racing magazine says the car went 8.70/160 in 1966. Bill ran a confirmed 8.80 at Englishtown (9/23/66 Drag News) and 156.52 at Connecticut (11/04/66 Drag Times). This car is currently being restored (2011). |
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Bill Flynn (M) from
New Haven, Connecticut
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
103 ) |
1969 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 1 |
| "Yankee Peddler" Owned by Bill Flynn
from
New Haven, Connecticut
USA
| Crew Chief: Bill Flynn |
| '69 Dodge Charger by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi with
automatic transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
7.525 at Suffolk VA 1969 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
195.64 at East Haddam CT 10/26/69 |
| 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 59.64,
MPH 55.92 |
Entry is 0.98238 times average ET and 1.01368 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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| 1969 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 6.960 ET, 215.31 MPH |
1000 Ft. 6.340 ET, 175.45 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.940 ET, 173.00 MPH |
| 1969 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 7.660 ET, 193.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 6.657 ET, 166.68 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.080 ET, 151.80 MPH |
| 1969 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 8.360 ET, 176.84 MPH |
1000 Ft. 7.077 ET, 156.79 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.410 ET, 142.54 MPH |
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Bill Flynn (M) from
New Haven, Connecticut
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
103 ) |
1971 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 1 |
| "Yankee Peddler" Owned by Bill Flynn
from
New Haven, Connecticut
USA
| Crew Chief: Bill Flynn |
| '71 Dodge Charger by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi 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 |
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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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| 1971 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 6.480 ET, 227.27 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.520 ET, 173.00 MPH |
| 1971 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.980 ET, 208.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.780 ET, 161.29 MPH |
| 1971 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 7.480 ET, 194.10 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.110 ET, 150.87 MPH |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, October 7, 2007, 09:19:01 PM by
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Al Fontanini (M) from
Highwood, Illinois
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
103 ) |
1970 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3 |
| ""Fast Albert" Fontanini" Owned by Al Fontanini
from
Highwood, Illinois
USA
| Crew Chief: Jim Christensen |
| '69 Dodge Charger by
Al Fontanini |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi with
automatic transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
7.290 at Gary IN 1970 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
198.23 at Coon Rapids MN 5/30/70 |
| 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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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 58.15,
MPH 48.73 |
Entry is 0.98514 times average ET and 0.99784 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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| 1970 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 6.725 ET, 218.44 MPH |
1000 Ft. 5.890 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.520 ET, 173.00 MPH |
| 1970 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 7.400 ET, 198.66 MPH |
1000 Ft. 6.210 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.010 ET, 154.00 MPH |
| 1970 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 8.075 ET, 182.05 MPH |
1000 Ft. 6.630 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.410 ET, 142.54 MPH |
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Notes: Al Fontanini and crew member Jim Christensen were killed on June 25, 1970, in an accident on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. While stopped at a tollbooth, their rig was rear-ended by another truck. RIP. - RT | Early '70 photo from New England Dragway, I would ride in the tow car and check tire pressures before a run. Al and Jim were on their way to New England Dragway when the accident occurred. For years that weekend was declared the "Fontanini Memorial." I took this photo (when I was 16ish) . the noise would shake your guts . - Thomas Veilleux |
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Bill Finnacle (M) from
Yorba Linda, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
) |
1973 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Highway Patrol" Owned by Roy Mehus
from
Yorba Linda, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Louie Force |
| '71 Ford Mustang by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 427 Ford SOHC 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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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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| 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: Is this the car John Force was involved in? What is the real story? |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, February 1, 2015, 11:22:40 PM by
John Bockelman.
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Richard Shute
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John Force (M) from
Fullerton, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
7726 ) |
1975 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Brute Force" Owned by John Force
from
Fullerton, California
USA
| Crew Chief: John Force |
| '74 Chevrolet Vega by
Steve Plueger |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
7.105 at Australia 1975 |
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 1975 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 04.47,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 1.07979 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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| 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: Force bought the LA Hooker Vega from his uncle Gene Beaver and his cousins Dave and Steve Condit. Force was able to get an Aussie tour with help from his uncle to match race Gary Densham. Steve Plueger AKA S&R Race Cars, too. | Set Australian ET record at 7.10 and was all over the papers down there. - John Force, Racin & Rockin Radio, 3/24/14 |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, October 31, 2021, 02:02:21 PM by
Mitch Osika.
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Richard Shute
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John Force (M) from
Fullerton, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
7726 ) |
1976 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Brute Force" Owned by John Force
from
Fullerton, California
USA
| Crew Chief: John Force |
| '76 Chevrolet Monza by
Steve Plueger |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Milodon Hemi 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 |
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Entry's 1976 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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| 1976 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.964 ET, 241.53 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1976 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.540 ET, 220.04 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1976 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 7.116 ET, 202.23 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: New body on the Vega. Force was at Ontario for the NHRA World Finals, but he failed to qualify for the show. |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, January 22, 2022, 02:52:08 PM by
Ron Howard.
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Mike Ditty |
John Force (M) from
Fullerton, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
7726 ) |
1977 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Brute Force" Owned by John Force
from
Fullerton, California
USA
| Crew Chief: John Force |
| '76 Chevrolet Monza by
Steve Plueger |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Milodon Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.360 at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
222.00 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 1977 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 61.63,
MPH 53.51 |
Entry is 0.98148 times average ET and 1.00891 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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| 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: John took out an ad in November 13, 1976, Drag News that said, "6.36 at 217 mph isn't much to some people. To me, it's like breathing! Thank you, Randy Allison and Waterman Racing Engines! (and didn't hurt a part!)” - John Force "Brute Force" AA/FC | It's amazing Force/Plueger went to the D7 Fremont final in the orange match race Monza. - Joe Moore |
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Richard Shute
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John Force (M) from
Fullerton, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
723 ) |
1979 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Wendy's Brute Force" Owned by John Force
from
Fullerton, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Henry Velasco |
| '79 Chevrolet Corvette by
Steve Plueger |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Milodon Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.111 at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
233.16 at NHRA Englishtown NJ 7/14/79 |
| 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 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 83.84,
MPH 72.44 |
Entry is 0.94891 times average ET and 1.05440 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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MPH 00.00 |
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| 1979 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.954 ET, 247.93 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.920 ET, 193.96 MPH |
| 1979 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.440 ET, 221.13 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.200 ET, 192.00 MPH |
| 1979 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.940 ET, 205.20 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.530 ET, 178.01 MPH |
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Notes: John started the season at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals. He qualified #11 and, in the first round, lost to John Collins. John failed to qualify at the NHRA Gatornationals, where his 6.47/221.13 missed the 6.45 cut-off. He managed to get into the show when the #15 qualifier, Larry Fullerton, had a bad fire and could not run in eliminations. His second chance didn't help much as an off-pace 7.23/183.67 lost to Tom McEwen's 6.31/232 in the first round. He made it into the final at the NHRA Division 6 Opener at Firebird Raceway, but he was late off the line, and his 6.62 lost to Gordie Bonin's 6.66. His next stop was at Baton Rouge for the NHRA Cajun Nationals. It was an eight-car show, and his 6.35/231.95 qualified #4. Force then made his way to his first NHRA National event final by running 6.40/223.32 in the opening round over Tom McEwen's 6.43/224. A semifinal 6.52/227.27 advanced when Raymond Beadle's "Blue Max" failed to fire. This put him into the final against Kenny Bernstein. Unfortunately, John's transmission broke, and he slowed to 12.27/64.01 while Bernstein picked up his first NHRA Wally with a 6.45/233. The next stop on the NHRA tour was at Columbus for the Springnationals. A 6.34/230.17 qualified on the "bump." In the first round, he improved to 6.27/220.58 to beat Bernstein's 6.36/229. But in round two, he and Ron Colson, driving the "Hawaiian," had a tire-smoking battle that saw Colson's 6.61/225 win out over John's 7.58/126.76. Force was at Denver for the NHRA Mile High Nationals, but he failed to qualify for the eight-car field. At Englishtown for the NHRA Summernationals, a 6.24/231.95 qualified #11. He beat Gary Burgin in the first round, and a 6.24/231 beat a tire-boiling Tom Hoover in round two. Colson also boiled the hides in the semifinals, and John's 6.29/233 advanced. It was his second NHRA final of the year, and he faced a formidable competitor in Beadle. Force slowed to an off-pace 6.46/212.26 that finished second best to the "Blue Max's" 6.37/232. John was disappointed at Indy for the NHRA US Nationals. He failed to make the show; his 6.19/230.76 best was good for the fourth alternate. He was also unable to make the show at Seattle for the NHRA Fallnationals. There, he was the second alternate with a 6.32/224.46 best. At the NHRA World Finals held at Ontario Motor Speedway, the track was in rough shape. Force managed to qualify #6 with a 6.35/217.39. In the first round, his slower 6.70/222.22 beat Hoover's 6.65/229. A tire-smoking 7.23/217 beat Tom Ridings, who got out of shape in Joe Pisano's car in round two. The semifinals saw smoke city as both he and Tripp Shumake smoked the tires. Tripp recovered first to win with a 6.88/231 over Force's 6.99/218. John finished #8 in the NHRA Funny Car division for '79. Where was the 6.111 run? | I don't know anything about the 6.11, but Force did run 6.19 at a June '79 SIR 16-car AA-BB/FC match race over local racer Paul Luppy in the 1st round. In the final, he beat Jim Dunn with a 6.40/216 to Dunn's quicker 6.36/222. I recorded the cars (and ETs) on a cassette player. - Joe Moore |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, March 15, 2026, 10:35:57 PM by
Ron Howard.
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Bob Snyder
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John Force (M) from
Fullerton, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
723 ) |
1980 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Wendy's Hamburgers" Owned by John Force
from
Fullerton, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Henry Velasco |
| '79 Chevrolet Corvette by
Steve Plueger |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.220 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/02/80 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
229.59 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/02/80 |
| 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 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 58.04,
MPH 54.35 |
Entry is 0.98887 times average ET and 1.00768 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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| 1980 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.855 ET, 247.93 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.920 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1980 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.290 ET, 227.84 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.200 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1980 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.790 ET, 211.06 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.530 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: John was still driving the Corvette when he showed up at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals. His best run in qualifying was 6.22/229.59 that was good for the second alternate for the show. He also ran at the Bakersfield March Meet but failed to reach the finals. On March 15, John was the 9th alternate at Gainesville (times not available). He was still driving the 'Vette at Darlington for the IHRA Winternationals on March 23, where his 6.48/225.56 qualified #4 in the eight-car field. John beat Shirl Greer in the first round, before losing to eventual winner Raymond Beadle driving the "Blue Max" in the semifinals. At Columbus, John showed up with the BIll-Schultz tuned Chevy Citation. |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, July 9, 2022, 12:37:39 PM by
Ron Howard.
Approved by Bill Pratt. |
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Rankings updated: 06/10/26 03:02:26 am EDT
