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John Force (M) from
Yorba Linda, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
3) |
2004 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Castrol GTX Start Up/SoCal Auto Club" Owned by John Force
from
Yorba Linda, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Austin Coil |
| '04 Ford Mustang by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
4.665 at NHRA Joliet IL 10/02/04 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
333.58 at NHRA Joliet IL 10/02/04 |
| 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 2004 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 100.0,
MPH 100.0 |
Entry is 0.96205 times average ET and 1.05513 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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| 2004 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 4.665 ET, 333.58 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 2004 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 4.849 ET, 316.15 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 2004 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 5.349 ET, 286.60 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: Photo from Fram Autolite Nationals, Sonoma 2004. |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, June 11, 2022, 11:29:32 PM by
John Bockelman.
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John Force (M) from
Yorba Linda, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
3) |
2006 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Castrol GTX/SoCal Auto Club" Owned by John Force
from
Yorba Linda, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Austin Coil & Bernie Fedderly |
| '06 Ford Mustang by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
4.664 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/11/06 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
329.91 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/11/06 |
| 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 2006 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 99.44,
MPH 89.28 |
Entry is 0.96264 times average ET and 1.04352 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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| 2006 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 4.662 ET, 333.66 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 2006 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 4.845 ET, 316.15 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 2006 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 5.345 ET, 286.60 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Thursday, February 23, 2023, 07:44:39 PM by
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Handout, Gary Osborn Collection |
Fred Forkner (M) from
Wilmington, Delaware
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
) |
1974 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 1 |
| "Tom & Jerry" Owned by Tom Woodbridge & Jerry Baltes
from
Arlington, Virginia
USA
| Crew Chief: Jerry Baltes |
| '71 Ford Mustang by
Don Long |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 417 Donovan Hemi by Bill Leavitt with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
7.190 at Epping NH 1974 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
209.00 at Epping NH 1974 |
| 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 1974 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.99,
MPH 27.99 |
Entry is 1.09271 times average ET and 0.96607 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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| 1974 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 6.015 ET, 235.64 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.410 ET, 189.00 MPH |
| 1974 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 |
| 1974 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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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Monday, June 6, 2022, 01:51:59 PM by
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Pat Foster (M) from
Tarzana, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
740 ) |
1966 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: S/XS, Div: 7 |
| "Corvette Auto Parts" Owned by Don Rackelman
from
Long Beach, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Pat Foster |
| '63 Chevrolet Corvette by
RCS |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 427 Chevrolet L-88 by John Garrison with
3 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
8.900 at Long Beach CA 10/21/66 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
170.13 at Long Beach CA 10/21/66 |
| 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 52.52,
MPH 58.41 |
Entry is 0.99441 times average ET and 1.03738 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: 7.960 ET, 200.44 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.920 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1966 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 8.950 ET, 164.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 6.930 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1966 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 9.940 ET, 147.67 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 7.940 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: Blown fuel. Car ran in 1965 and 1966. Other drivers in 1966 were Jerry Faust and Don Rackemann. Car became "Gypsy" Corvette in 1967. The engine was a stroked 427 Chevrolet built by John Garrison 392. Long Beach CA 10/21/66 (Drag News) |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, November 14, 2021, 07:04:20 PM by
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Pat Foster (M) from
Tarzana, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
740 ) |
1967 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: S/XS, Div: 7 |
| "Corvette Auto Parts" Owned by Don Rackelman
from
Long Beach, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Pat Foster |
| '63 Chevrolet Corvette by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by 392 Chrysler Hemi with
3 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
8.740 at Long Beach CA 1967 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
169.49 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 1967 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 26.33,
MPH 35.70 |
Entry is 1.04421 times average ET and 0.97554 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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| 1967 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 7.604 ET, 200.44 MPH |
1000 Ft. 7.120 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.490 ET, 151.00 MPH |
| 1967 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 8.370 ET, 173.74 MPH |
1000 Ft. 7.476 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.700 ET, 129.00 MPH |
| 1967 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 9.136 ET, 159.17 MPH |
1000 Ft. 7.896 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 6.030 ET, 121.94 MPH |
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Notes: A wicked handling car, said to be afflicted with the Corvette Curse. |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, May 11, 2025, 10:23:44 PM by
John Murnan II.
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Pat Foster (M) from
Tarzana, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
740 ) |
1969 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Beach City Chevrolet" Owned by Don Kirby
from
Long Beach, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Pat Foster |
| '69 Chevrolet Corvette by
Exhibition Engineering |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 427 Chevrolet with
automatic transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
7.430 at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
208.33 at Unknown |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1969 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 66.43,
MPH 84.35 |
Entry is 0.96997 times average ET and 1.07943 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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Notes: Lived up to the Corvette Curse, but set Top Speed at OCIR. On December 6, Pat drove this car to a 7.46/204.08 (Top Speed) at OCIR in qualifying fourth in an eight-car field. He advanced past the first round with an 8.92 single when Frank Pisano had a rod go through the side of the block on his burnout and shut down. He advanced again with a solo in the semifinal when Gene Conway broke on the line. In the final, he had problems, and a 10.14/110.70 was no match for Larry Reyes in the Hawaiian at 7.34/200. |
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, August 16, 2025, 12:35:33 PM by
Ron Howard.
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Pat Foster (M) from
Tarzana, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
740 ) |
1970 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Atlas Oil Tool Special" Owned by John Bateman
from
Lynwood, California
USA
| Crew Chief: John Bateman |
| '70 Ford Maverick by
Woody Gilmore |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
7.200 at Saginaw MI 1970 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
206.88 at Sioux City IA 6/70 |
| 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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Entry's 1970 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 64.81,
MPH 70.77 |
Entry is 0.97297 times average ET and 1.04138 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: On May 2, Pat was driving John's Maverick at the OCIR Big Four Championships. In the first round, he had an easy run when Pete Bagnard lost fire in Andy Clary's car. In the second round, he ran an off pace 8.51/201.34 that lost to Manuel Herrera's converted AA/GS Corvette that won with an 8.38/177. The car ran much better on its second outing the following week (May 9). Foster was at Irwindale for an eight-car show. He set Low ET in the opening round, where his 7.28/203.16 beat Ed Lenarth's 8.19/152 in the "Holy Toledo" Jeep. Gene Conway's Corvette broke a rear end in the semi-final, and Pat advanced with a 7.37/202.24. He faced Wendell Shipman, who was driving John Mazmanian's car in the final. Unfortunately, the clutch went out in the Maverick, and Foster had to settle for the runner-up honors to Shipman, who posted a winning 7.58/194. Pat set a 7.24 track record at Sioux City, Iowa, in the first week of June. Foster was having a bad day on June 10 at Budds Creek for an eight-car UDRA race. The Maverick lost fire against Ron Rivero in the "Frantic Ford in the first round.” Pat got it restarted after Ron made his run and ran a solo 7.74/185.94. He advanced into the semifinals, where he faced "Jungle Jim" Liberman, but again had problems. While making his second burnout, the car caught fire. He shut down and got out, and the fire was quickly extinguished. The fire was due to a leaky valve cover gasket. |
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 12:33:00 AM by
John Murnan II.
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Pat Foster (M) from
Tarzana, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
740 ) |
1970 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Big John Mazmanian" Owned by John Mazmanian
from
Whittier, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Doug Cook |
| '68 Plymouth Barracuda by
Exhibition Engineering |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 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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Entry's 1970 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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| 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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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Thursday, August 2, 2012, 10:59:25 AM by
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Pat Foster (M) from
Tarzana, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
740 ) |
1970 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Hawaiian" Owned by Roland Leong
from
Long Beach, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Roland Leong |
| '70 Dodge Charger by
Logghe Stamping Co. |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi with
3 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.972 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/07/70 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
214.79 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/07/70 |
| 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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Entry's 1970 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 81.70,
MPH 90.77 |
Entry is 0.94216 times average ET and 1.08119 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: Pat replaced Larry Reyes near the end of summer-1970. Drove this car for the remainder of the year including Indy, OCIR Manufacturer's. Meet, Ontario, etc. Qualified third at Ontario 11/21/70 at 7.056/205.94 and 7.18 at Fremont. | At Indianapolis for the NHRA US Nationals, Foster qualified #6 with a 7.00. He dipped into the sixes in the first round, with his 6.97/214.79 beating Roy Gay's 7.25/205. In round two, he slowed to a 7.28/181.08 that lost to Leroy Goldstein's 6.83/210 in the "Ramchargers" car. |
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Monday, November 18, 2019, 10:48:56 PM by
Ron Howard.
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Pat Foster (M) from
Tarzana, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
740 ) |
1971 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 2 |
| "Barry Setzer" Owned by Barry Setzer
from
Hickory, North Carolina
USA
| Crew Chief: Ed Pink |
| '71 Chevrolet Vega by
John Buttera |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Ed Pink Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.495 at Long Beach CA 12/04/71 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
222.77 at Long Beach CA 12/04/71 |
| 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 1971 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 98.49,
MPH 88.32 |
Entry is 0.93052 times average ET and 1.07101 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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Notes: Won 1971 Manufacturer's Meet over 70 cars with a Low ET of 6.72 over Jim Dunn's otherwise Low ET of 6.77. | Manufacturer's Meet "overall Low ET at 6.70" was mentioned in the February 1972 HRM, with photos by Brenner, D'Olivo, Enke, even "Anscochrome" and Infrared pictures, when camera and film specs were published. Source Institute: Gault Jr. High School Library, Tacoma WA, 1976. - Joe Moore |
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Monday, December 20, 2021, 09:54:34 PM by
Danny White.
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Bob Plumer, Drag Racing Memories |
Pat Foster (M) from
Tarzana, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
740 ) |
1971 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3 |
| "Chris Karamesines" Owned by Chris Karamesines
from
Chicago, Illinois
USA
| Crew Chief: Pat Foster |
| '71 Ford Mustang by
Woody Gilmore |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Ed Pink 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 1971 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 |
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MPH 00.00 |
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MPH 00.00 |
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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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Pat Foster (M) from
Tarzana, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
740 ) |
1971 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Don Cook's Damn Yankee" Owned by Don Cook
from
Long Beach, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Don Cook |
| '71 Plymouth Cuda by
Woody Gilmore |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Ed Pink Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.632 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/05/71 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
223.32 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 1971 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 84.79,
MPH 89.74 |
Entry is 0.95014 times average ET and 1.07365 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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Notes: Pat Foster ran the "Damn Yankee" car at NHRA Dallas, Indy, and Ontario. At Dallas, he qualified #13 at 7.049/205.94. In round one, he lost to Rich Siroonian, 6.09/209 (is this ET accurate?) to 7.15/209.30. At Indy for the NHRA US Nationals, he ran 6.632/221.67 to qualify #3 for the tough show, but in the first round, he lost an engine, and oil got under the rear wheels. He got way out of shape and almost crashed into his opponent, Dale Pulde, driving Mickey Thompson's Pinto. Pat qualified #7 at Ontario at 6.985/202.70. In round one, he lost a close one to Jake Johnston, 6.93/205 to 6.96/210.77. Woody Gilmore chassis. |
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Pat Foster (M) from
Tarzana, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
740 ) |
1972 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 2 |
| "Barry Setzer" Owned by Barry Setzer
from
Hickory, North Carolina
USA
| Crew Chief: Ed Pink |
| '72 Chevrolet Vega by
John Buttera |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Ed Pink Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.294 at NHRA Ontario CA 11/19/72 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
235.64 at NHRA Ontario CA 11/19/72 |
| 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 1972 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 100.0,
MPH 100.0 |
Entry is 0.92695 times average ET and 1.09968 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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| 1972 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 6.294 ET, 235.64 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.520 ET, 189.00 MPH |
| 1972 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.790 ET, 214.28 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.780 ET, 184.00 MPH |
| 1972 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 7.290 ET, 199.58 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.110 ET, 172.12 MPH |
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Notes: Baddest dog in the land. Ran quickest and fastest times in the class in Round 1 at Ontario 72 (6.294). Then ran 6.30/235.64 in Round 2 and 6.31 in Round 3. Lost in finals to Jim Dunn when Pat redlighted. Earlier in the year, Foster had a blower explosion at Lions in May, hit the guardrail and destroyed the body. They put a new body on it and repaired the chassis at Buttera's. | Ran 6.59 Low ET at OCIR Funny Car 500. Also ran 6.47 at OCIR 72. Featured prominently in the movie Funny Car Summer. Pat was the number one qualifier at 6.36 at the Lions Last Drag Race on December 2, but the chutes tangled, and he went into the sand trap, damaging the car beyond repair. Omer Carruthers took his place in the field. |
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Pat Foster (M) from
Tarzana, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
740 ) |
1972 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Don Cook's Damn Yankee" Owned by Don Cook
from
Long Beach, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Don Cook |
| '71 Plymouth Cuda by
Pat Foster - Woody Gilmore |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Ed Pink 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 1972 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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| 1972 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 6.294 ET, 235.64 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.520 ET, 189.00 MPH |
| 1972 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.790 ET, 214.28 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.780 ET, 184.00 MPH |
| 1972 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 7.290 ET, 199.58 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.110 ET, 172.12 MPH |
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Pat Foster (M) from
Tarzana, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
740 ) |
1972 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 6 |
| "Green Elephant" Owned by Jim Green
from
Lynwood, Washington
USA
| Crew Chief: Jim Green |
| '72 Chevrolet Vega by
Don Long |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Ed Pink Hemi by Cricket 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 1972 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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| 1972 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 6.294 ET, 235.64 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.520 ET, 189.00 MPH |
| 1972 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.790 ET, 214.28 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.780 ET, 184.00 MPH |
| 1972 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 7.290 ET, 199.58 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.110 ET, 172.12 MPH |
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Notes: Former Pisano and Matsubara Vega. |
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Pat Foster (M) from
Tarzana, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
740 ) |
1973 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 2 |
| "Barry Setzer" Owned by Barry Setzer
from
Hickory, North Carolina
USA
| Crew Chief: Ed Pink |
| '72 Chevrolet Vega by
John Buttera |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Ed Pink Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.275 at Englishtown NJ 8/73 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
233.76 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/18/73 |
| 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 1973 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 89.37,
MPH 95.44 |
Entry is 0.94106 times average ET and 1.08726 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: In 73, Foster was still the driver. Burned the car at Martin in August. I think one of these cars went to Chuck Tanko. - Dennis Doubleday | Ran 6.360 (National Record) and 233.76 in winning Gainesville. Reported to have a 520 inch Pink Elephant. Also ran 231.36 at AHRA Beeline. - Danny White | Pat started the year off by winning the second OCIR all-pro race at OCIR, beating Sush Matsubara in the final. He also set Top Speed at 223.32. He followed that up by taking Top Speed honors again at the AHRA Winternationals with a 231.36 run. He failed to make the finals there, however. He qualified #3 with a 6.94 at the IHRA Winternationals at Lakeland and then set Low ET and Top Speed in the final with a 6.63/214.79, taking the win over Ron O'Donnell. He won again on March 18 at the NHRA Gatornationals after qualifying #4 with a 6.489/216.34. Pat ran a 6.472/227.27 in the first round, over Charlie Therwhanger and improved to a 6.360/233.76 in the second round over Dave Condit. A semifinal 6.416/206.42 beat Al Bergler, and a final round 6.371/221.13 beat Don Schumacher's 6.416/233.16. Pat qualified #1 at the IHRA Pro-Am at Rockingham in May with a 6.49/223.88. He singled with a 6.53/196.07 in the first round, when Preston Davis failed to show. A 6.34/227.27 beat Jim Paoli's 6.55/214 in the second round and in the semifinals, a 6.44/225.56 beat Richard Tharp's wheelstanding "Blue Max." In the final, he slowed to a 7.02/194 for runner-up spot to Mike Snively's 6.53/227 in the "Mr. Ed" Satellite. Pat was runner-up again at the NHRA Springnationals on June 10. He qualified #3 with a 6.66 and improved to a 6.61/226.13 while beating Tom McEwen in the first round. Another 6.61 at 217.91 in round two beat Larry Arnold and a 6.74/220.58 in the semifinal beat Don Prudhomme's off pace 7.34/144. Foster slowed to a 7.01/216.86 that was second best in the final to Dave Beebe's 6.71/221. Pat set Low ET at Bristol for the IHRA Springnationals while qualifying #1 with a 6.54, but he lost early there. On July 4, Englishtown held an eight-car show. Pat set Low ET with a 6.36/209.79, beating Jimmy King in the first round. A semifinal 6.67/223.88 set Top Speed as well, but he lost to Lew Arrington's 6.68/218. At the NHRA Summernationals, a 6.47/227 qualified #3. He ran well, getting into the final by beating Paoli in the semis with a 6.74/224.43. In the final, he lost a close race with his 6.78/223.32 falling to Leroy Goldstein's 6.74/214 in the Candies and Hughes car. He ran at Maple Grove on July 25 for their All-American Funny Car race. Unfortunately, he lost oil pressure in the first round, giving Harlan Thompson a single into the second round. More bad luck hit when he raced at the fifth annual Rockford Manufacturer's Meet. He beat Ron Colson in the "Chi-Town Hustler" in the first round, but blew a motor doing it and was done for the day. Things started going better at the IHRA Northern Nationals. Pat qualified #3 with a 6.98. He set Top Speed at 220.58 and made his way into the finals by running a 6.87/219.51 single in the semifinals when Tharp's parachute fell off on the line. In the final, he once again grabbed a runner-up spot when his 6.66 narrowly lost to Paoli's 6.65. In August, AHRA held its National Challenge race and a 6.53/212.76 qualified Pat #2. He made it into round three of the 32-car field before running a 7.36/154 that lost to Dale Pulde's 6.63/200 in Mickey Thompson's Grand Am. The following week it was off to Indy for the NHRA Nationals where a 6.39/226.70 qualified #5. Going up against Tharp in the first round, he fouled. This high dollar car was running well, but it seemed like every time the money was on the line some bad luck would step in. In September, Foster did get a win at the NHRA WCS Points Race at Englishtown. His Low ET 6.28 was good for a new track record and he set Top Speed at 231. A final 6.37/229.59 beat Jim Liberman's 6.59 for the title. Another win followed at the IHRA US Open. There, he beat Larry Fullerton, Shirl Greer, and Billy Meyer before stopping Dale Emery for the money. At the IHRA Nationals at Lakeland on October 14, a 6.69 qualified #1, but a first-round 6.94/174 lost to Colson's 6.86/209. | Beat Jungle Jim at an August match race at Englishtown. Ran bests of 6.27/227. |
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Pat Foster (M) from
Tarzana, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
740 ) |
1974 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Lil' John Lombardo" Owned by John Lombardo
from
Sherman Oaks, California
USA
| Crew Chief: John Lombardo |
| '74 Chevrolet Vega by
S&R Race Cars (Steve Plueger & Richard Conklin) |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 491 Donovan Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.315 at Atco NJ 1974 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
223.88 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/02/74 |
| 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 1974 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 73.45,
MPH 69.53 |
Entry is 0.95973 times average ET and 1.03485 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 |
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| 1974 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 6.015 ET, 235.64 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.410 ET, 189.00 MPH |
| 1974 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 |
| 1974 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: The photo from the 1974 NHRA US Nationals, Indianapolis Raceway Park. Pat Foster (#740) was the driver at Indy even though John Lombardo's competition number (#735) is painted on the car. Pat qualified at 6.48/215.82 and won in the first round, but lost to Don Schumacher in the second. Also ran 6.31 at Atco, 6.46 at Pomona, and 6.50 at Ontario. | Pat was at Beeline for the AHRA Winternationals driving for Lombardo. He qualified on the "bump" for the sixteen-car show with a 6.59. In the first round, he shut off to an 8.68/108.04 that lost to Gordon Mineo's 6.52/197. At Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, his 6.521/215.31 qualified #8 and a 6.460/211.76 beat Paul Radici in round one, but in round two an oil leak developed on the line, and he shut down, giving John Collins a single run into the semifinals. He failed to qualify at the Bakersfield March Meet. Foster was at Fremont for the AHRA Northern Nationals, but he smoked the tires and lost to Twig Zeigler. On April 6, he was at OCIR for the AHRA Grand American. Unfortunately, in round one, Pat was a little slow off the line and his 6.66/215.82 lost to Jim Nicoll's 6.71/211. He won the NHRA Division 7 race at Irwindale in July. Foster beat Dave Condit in the first round, with a 6.49/212.86 and in the semifinals, another 6.49/212.26 beat Jim Dunn's 6.83/174. In the final, he was to face Gary Burgin driving Jim Glenn's Charger, but Burgin had an oil leak and had to shut off on the line. Foster soloed with a 6.38 (Low ET) at 209.30. The 6.38 was the quickest time ever for a Donovan powered Funny Car (up to this time). Qualified #15 at Indy at 6.484/215.82, but improved to 6.319/223.88 in a first-round win over Dale Pulde’s close 6.369/220.04. Don Schumacher beat Pat in round two. Qualified #15 at the Ontario finals at 6.500/215.31, but lost to Jim Dunn in round one. |
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Pat Foster (M) from
Tarzana, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
740 ) |
1974 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Soapy Sales" Owned by Larry Huff & Rich Guasco
from
Santa Clara, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Rich Guasco |
| '74 Dodge Dart by
John Buttera |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Ed Pink 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 1974 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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| 1974 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 6.015 ET, 235.64 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.410 ET, 189.00 MPH |
| 1974 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 |
| 1974 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: Low full windowed Moon wheel caps. Basically a Mopar-bodied version of Don Schumacher's "Wonder Wagon." Car eventually sold to Roger Guzman? |
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Pat Foster (M) from
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USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
740 ) |
1975 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3 |
| "Chicago Patrol" Owned by Chapman Automotive
from
Des Plaines, Illinois
USA
| Crew Chief: Allen Gillis |
| '75 Ford Mustang II by
Chapman Automotive |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Chrysler Hemi by Chapman Automotive with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.345 at NHRA D3 Cincinnati OH 6/29/75 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
225.00 at IHRA Union Grove WI 7/75 |
| 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 |
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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 69.81,
MPH 67.19 |
Entry is 0.96429 times average ET and 1.04003 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: Pat Foster took over driving from Ron Colson in 1975. | At the 1975 IHRA Summer Nationals (Great Lakes Dragway) in July, Pat qualified number one with a 6.397. He ran 6.45/225.00 in a first-round defeat of the "Chi-Town Hustler" and eventually finished as runner-up to Raymond Beadle (Blue Max) when he smoked the tires in the final. | Pat Foster drove for a lot of teams in '75. He started the season by driving John Lombardo's car at the NHRA Winternationals at Pomona. Just a week later, he was driving the Pisano and Matsubara car. In March, he showed up at OCIR for the AHRA Grand American West race, driving for Keeling and Clayton. He drove for them until June, when Billy Meyer replaced him in that ride. Ron Colson was still driving the "Chicago Patrol" at the NHRA Springnationals, where the team failed to qualify, but the following weekend at the Byron Manufacturer's Meet, Pat was behind the wheel. All cars made two runs, with the two lowest ET cars meeting in the final. Foster didn't make the final as a 6.99/202.70 lost to "Jungle Jim" Liberman in the first round, and in the second round, he had a small oil fire on the line and had to shut off. The team then went to Bristol for the IHRA Springnationals. Foster qualified #12, but a 6.72 in the opening round lost to Tom Hoover's 6.61. At the third NHRA Division 3 race at Edgewater, the "Patrol" showed 'em with a 6.34 to qualify low in the four-car field. (Some divisional races had trouble filling their fields, so many shows were four-car affairs). Unfortunately, the car broke on the pass and could not run in eliminations, letting the first alternate, Don Prudhomme(!), into the show. The 6.34 held for Low ET. As mentioned above, he qualified #1 and finished runner-up at Union Grove for the IHRA Summernationals. Things didn't go nearly as well at the NHRA Summernationals at Englishtown. Although he qualified #15 with a 6.580/219.51, he lost to Dodger Glenn in the "Frantic Ford" in the opening round. Foster also went up to Canada for the NHRA Grandnationals, where he qualified on the "bump" for the eight-car field with a 6.680/216.34. An improved 6.490/221.72 beat Shirl Greer's 6.520/225.00 in the first round, but a tire-smoking 7.08/145.16 in the semifinals lost to Tom Prock's 6.457/217.39 in the "Custom Body" car. He failed to qualify at Martin, Michigan, for the PHR Championships. He failed to qualify at Indy for the NHRA US Nationals, where he was the second alternate with a 6.43/205.94. The following week (September 7), Foster was at Rockingham for the US Open Championships. A 7.44 qualified #13, but in the first round of eliminations, he improved to 6.73/214.28 to beat Kenny Safford's 6.77/194. But in round two, his 6.81/181.08 lost to Gene Snow's 6.70/215. The team did not run at Seattle for the NHRA Fallnationals but was at OCIR for the East vs. West Championships. There, Foster had nothing but problems, as he could not get a good run in because the car smoked the tires on every pass. He lost all three of his races. On October 5, he was at Irwindale's 32-car show. The race was run with all cars making two passes, and the two lowest ET cars would meet in the final. An opening round 6.58/207.85 beat Ed McCulloch's 6.63/216. In round two, he won when Neil Lefler broke a transmission. He failed to run well enough to advance into the final. DNQ at Indy US Nationals 9/75. Qualified #13 at Ontario 10/12/75 at 6.352/225.00, followed by a 6.448/222.22 to 6.600/226.13 win over Gary Cochran in round one. The unstoppable Don Prudhomme ended Pat's day in round two, 6.140/223.76 to 6.571/196.50. |
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Pat Foster (M) from
Tarzana, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
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1975 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Keeling & Clayton" Owned by John Keeling & Jerry Clayton
from
Marina Del Rey, California
USA
| Crew Chief: John Keeling |
| '73 Ford Mustang by
Don Long |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 417 Donovan Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.590 at AHRA Orange County CA 3/75 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
212.00 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 1975 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 49.13,
MPH 36.98 |
Entry is 1.00152 times average ET and 0.97994 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: AKA California Chargers. Foster started the year driving the Pisano and Matsubara car at Pomona. In mid-March, he was driving the "Keeling and Clayton" car at OCIR for the AHRA Grand American West race. It was a sixteen-car show, and his 6.59 qualified second right behind Tom McEwen's 6.57. Unfortunately, he had problems in round one, where his off-pace 7.73 lost to Gary Densham's 7.24. |
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Rankings updated: 06/07/26 03:02:30 am EDT
