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Tommy Grove (M) from
Hayward, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
704 ) |
1975 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Barry Setzer" Owned by Tommy Grove
from
Hayward, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Tommy Grove |
| '75 Chevrolet Vega by
Rollie Lindblad |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Ed Pink Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.530 at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
227.27 at Englishtown NJ 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 54.22,
MPH 71.69 |
Entry is 0.99240 times average ET and 1.05052 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: Grove had Lindblad build him a new, swoopy 75 Vega late in 74. He ran both versions of the Setzer Vega in '75, plus his Mustang on occasion. The Setzer name was used only for bookings, but it was Grove's deal. |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, August 16, 2025, 04:10:17 PM by
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Tommy Grove (M) from
Hayward, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
704 ) |
1975 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Tommy Grove" Owned by Tommy Grove
from
Hayward, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Tommy Grove |
| '71 Ford Mustang by
Rollie Lindblad |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 540 Chrysler Hemi by Tommy Grove with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.430 at NHRA D1 Englishtown NJ 1975 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
231.36 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/15/75 |
| 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 62.65,
MPH 79.81 |
Entry is 0.97720 times average ET and 1.06943 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: At the 1975 NHRA Gatornationals, Tom qualified 9th at 6.497/231.36 and lost to Don Prudhomme in the first round, when he went up in smoke. His 231.36 mph qualifying speed held up as "Top Speed of the Event." Photo from the 1975 NHRA Gatornationals, Gainesville, Florida. Also ran 6.43/225 at Englishtown WCS. |
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, April 23, 2023, 01:04:16 AM by
Thomas Nagy.
Approved by Bill Pratt. |
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Hemmings Muscle Machines |
Tommy Grove (M) from
Hayward, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
704 ) |
1976 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Barry Setzer" Owned by Tommy Grove
from
Hayward, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Tommy Grove |
| '75 Chevrolet Vega by
Rollie Lindblad |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Ed Pink Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.550 at Atco NJ 5/23/76 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
229.00 at Atco NJ 5/23/76 |
| 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 49.15,
MPH 70.84 |
Entry is 1.00153 times average ET and 1.04072 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: Tom parked the Mustang and the early Setzer car and ran only the 1975 Lindblad car in 1976 and 1977. Tommy used the Setzer name only for bookings. It was Grove's deal. Grove was at Atco in August for its FC Nationals. It was a sixteen-car field, and in the opening round, his 6.68/222.77 lost to eventual winner Tommy Ivo's 6.57/196. At the 1976 New England Funny Car Nationals, he was runner-up to RC Sherman, 6.37 to 6.81. Photo: Hemmings Muscle Machines (May 2007): p. 35 - MB |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, January 31, 2026, 11:29:08 PM by
Mel Bashore.
Approved by Super Crew. |
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Tommy Grove (M) from
Hayward, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
704 ) |
1977 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Barry Setzer" Owned by Tommy Grove
from
Hayward, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Tommy Grove |
| '75 Chevrolet Vega by
Rollie Lindblad |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Ed Pink Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.360 at Epping NH Spring 1977 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
225.00 at Epping NH Spring 1977 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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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 58.89 |
Entry is 0.98148 times average ET and 1.02254 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: Tom parked the Mustang and the early Setzer car and ran only the 1975 Lindblad car in 1976 and 1977. Setzer name used only for bookings. Was Grove's deal. Tom won the Epping Spring Funny Car Nationals at 6.36/225 when Tommy Ivo fouled in the final. |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, August 26, 2024, 07:00:44 PM by
Super Crew.
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Mike Ditty |
Richard Abate (M) from
San Jose, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
) |
1967 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: S/XS, Div: 7 |
| "Samson" Owned by Rich Hammons & Richard Abate
from
San Jose, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Richard Abate |
| '63 Dodge Dart by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi by Don Williamson with
3 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
7.900 at Half-Moon Bay CA 1967 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
189.80 at Half-Moon Bay CA 1967 |
| 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 80.67,
MPH 80.07 |
Entry is 0.94385 times average ET and 1.09244 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: Ran as an alternate at OCIR Manufacturers Meet at Orange County CA 11/25/67, running 8.725/160.71. Richard Guess owned Goodies Speed Shop and backed the car. Photo from Manufacturers Meet, Orange County CA 11/25/67. |
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, November 26, 2022, 05:24:50 PM by
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Richard Abate (M) from
San Jose, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
) |
1968 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: S/XS, Div: 7 |
| "Samson" Owned by Rich Hammons & Richard Abate
from
San Jose, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Don Williamson |
| '63 Dodge Dart by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi by Don Williamson with
3 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
7.970 at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
187.50 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 1968 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 46.89,
MPH 58.07 |
Entry is 1.00504 times average ET and 1.01880 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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| 1968 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 7.300 ET, 205.46 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.940 ET, 155.17 MPH |
| 1968 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 7.930 ET, 184.04 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.080 ET, 147.54 MPH |
| 1968 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 8.560 ET, 170.50 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.410 ET, 138.54 MPH |
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Notes: Richard Guess owned Goodies Speed Shop and backed the car. |
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, November 26, 2022, 05:25:11 PM by
Danny White.
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Richard Abate (M) from
San Jose, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
) |
1969 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: S/XS, Div: 7 |
| "Samson" Owned by Rich Hammons & Richard Abate
from
San Jose, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Don Williamson |
| '63 Dodge Dart by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi by Don Williamson with
3 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 1969 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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| 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: Richard Guess owned Goodies Speed Shop and backed the car. |
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, November 26, 2022, 05:25:39 PM by
Danny White.
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Mike Guger (M) from
Torrance, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
) |
1981 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Speed Racer" Owned by Mike Kase
from
Torrance, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Mike Kase |
| '81 Dodge Omni by
Mike Kase |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi by Dale Armstrong with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.810 at Orange County CA 1981 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
212.26 at Orange County CA 1981 |
| 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 1981 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.99,
MPH 01.00 |
Entry is 1.09135 times average ET and 0.92219 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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| 1981 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.840 ET, 249.30 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1981 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.240 ET, 230.17 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1981 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.740 ET, 213.10 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: Mike said he would work on the car that summer if they let him get a ride in it at the end of the season. He got his wish and in doing do, obtained his AA/FC license! - Mike Guger, Racin & Rockin with Draglist.com, 8/31/15 |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, December 22, 2019, 12:21:27 PM by
Super Crew.
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Sherm Gunn (M) from
San Diego, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
747 ) |
1978 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Sherm Gunn" Owned by Sherm Gunn
from
San Diego, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Sherm Gunn |
| '78 Chevrolet Camaro by
M&S Welding |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black 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 1978 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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| 1978 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.964 ET, 247.93 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.000 ET, 189.00 MPH |
| 1978 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.480 ET, 220.04 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.200 ET, 184.00 MPH |
| 1978 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.996 ET, 203.81 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.530 ET, 172.12 MPH |
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Notes: Info & times needed for the year. |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, January 2, 2022, 11:46:15 AM by
Super Crew.
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Sherm Gunn (M) from
San Diego, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
747 ) |
1979 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Sherm Gunn" Owned by Sherm Gunn
from
San Diego, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Sherm Gunn |
| '78 Chevrolet Camaro by
M&S Welding |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black 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 1979 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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| 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: Info & times needed for the year. |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, January 2, 2022, 11:46:30 AM by
Super Crew.
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Richard Shute
Photog Web |
Sherm Gunn (M) from
San Diego, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
747 ) |
1980 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Sherm Gunn" Owned by Sherm Gunn
from
San Diego, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Sherm Gunn |
| '80 Dodge Challenger by
M&S Welding |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.380 at Fremont CA 4/80 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
215.82 at Fremont CA 4/80 |
| 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 41.18,
MPH 14.89 |
Entry is 1.01431 times average ET and 0.94724 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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| 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: Sherm was at Fremont for the NHRA Division 6 Opener in April. He qualified last in the eight-car show with a 6.38/214.79. In the first round, he beat Tom Ridings with a 6.72/215.82 over Riding's shutting off early 7.44/147. In the semifinals, he beat Jim Dunn, but in the final against Ed McCulloch, he had problems and shut down to a 9.95/84.00 that lost to Ed's 6.12/236. |
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Sherm Gunn (M) from
San Diego, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
747 ) |
1981 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Sherm Gunn" Owned by Sherm Gunn
from
San Diego, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Sherm Gunn |
| '80 Dodge Challenger by
M&S Welding |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.140 at NHRA Fremont CA 10/04/81 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
241.28 at NHRA Fremont CA 10/04/81 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1981 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 62.50,
MPH 79.03 |
Entry is 0.98397 times average ET and 1.04827 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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| 1981 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.840 ET, 249.30 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1981 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.240 ET, 230.17 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1981 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.740 ET, 213.10 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Sherm Gunn (M) from
San Diego, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
747 ) |
1982 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Sherm Gunn" Owned by Sherm Gunn
from
San Diego, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Sherm Gunn |
| '80 Dodge Challenger by
M&S Welding |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.240 at Portland OR 1982 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
227.00 at Orange County CA 7/03/82 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1982 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 47.23,
MPH 31.76 |
Entry is 1.00483 times average ET and 0.96855 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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| 1982 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 254.95 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.920 ET, 193.96 MPH |
| 1982 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.210 ET, 234.37 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.200 ET, 192.00 MPH |
| 1982 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.740 ET, 214.57 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.530 ET, 178.01 MPH |
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Notes: Sherm was at Baylands for NHRA's Division 6 race in May. He qualified #7 in the eight-car field with a 6.41/222.77. He lost to eventual winner Mike Dunn in the "Hawaiian" in the first round. Sherm was the seventh alternate at OCIR for the NHRA World Finals with a best of 6.24/226.13. Et from 32 Funny Cars, Portland OR 1982 |
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Sherm Gunn (M) from
San Diego, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
747 ) |
1983 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Sherm Gunn" Owned by Sherm Gunn
from
San Diego, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Sherm Gunn |
| '83 Chevrolet Camaro by
M&S Welding |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.960 at NHRA Orange County CA 10/15/83 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
243.90 at NHRA Orange County CA 10/15/83 |
| 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 65.33,
MPH 70.27 |
Entry is 0.97545 times average ET and 1.04066 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: Sherm debuted his new Camaro at OCIR for the season ending NHRA World Finals on October 16. It was a good debut as Sherm qualified for the first time ever at a NHRA event with a 5.96/243.90 (#15). A 6.04 in the first round, beat Henry Harrison's 6.10, but in round two, another 6.04 lost to John Force's 5.98. |
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Sherm Gunn (M) from
San Diego, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
747 ) |
1984 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Sherm Gunn" Owned by Sherm Gunn
from
San Diego, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Mark Dentler |
| '83 Chevrolet Camaro by
M&S Welding |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.877 at NHRA Pomona CA 10/21/84 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
250.69 at NHRA Pomona CA 10/20/84 |
| 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 71.49,
MPH 77.83 |
Entry is 0.96820 times average ET and 1.06225 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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Notes: Beat four "high dollar" cars, messed up the points chase, and won the NHRA World Finals - all in one day. Photo from Indy 1984. | Sherm did not qualify at the NHRA Winters (times not reported). He qualified #14 at Atlanta with a 6.021/241.28 but shut off and lost to Dale Pulde's 5.90 in round one. He next ran at the NHRA Cajun Nationals and qualified #10 at 6.049/240.64. Pulde got him again in round one, but it was closer, 5.92 to 6.27/205. Sherm found the fives at the Springnationals, running 5.989/236.22 to qualify #12. He surprised Kenny Bernstein in round one, 6.14/226, to a 12-second shutoff. Raymond Beadle ended Sherm's day in round two, 5.93 to 6.28/191. Sherm qualified #13 at Brainerd at 6.017/239.36. Mark Oswald got around him in round one, but Sherm was competitive, 5.83/226 to 6.012/241.93. Sherm qualified #15 at Indy with a nice 5.931/250.00, but Bernstein got revenge in round one, 5.91, to Sherm's 10-second shutoff. Sherm's next race was the season-ending NHRA World Finals at Pomona. It was his finest hour. Sherm qualified #11 at 5.898/250.69. He started his day of giant-killing with a first-round 5.959/239.36 to 5.898/249.30 holeshot to defeat Kenny Bernstein by .005 seconds. Round two placed Sherm against legend Don Prudhomme, but Sherm bit the Snake with a consistent 5.980/224.43 as Prudhomme shut off at 11 seconds. Sherm was up against Billy Meyer in the semi-finals. This time, he had to drive around a holeshot as Meyer got out first. But Sherm stayed consistent to win at 5.915/243.90 to Meyer's close 5.991/221.67. In the final, Gunn lined up against yet another monster, Mark Oswald, in the mighty Candies and Hughes Firebird, which had leveraged 5.70s all day. But this was Sherm Gunn's day in the sun, as he ran an even quicker 5.877/248.61 as the C&H car lost a motor and faded to an 11-second shutoff. | Sherm Gunn/Mark Dentler Funny Car took the win. Dentler was the CC of Mike Miller's Mustang II in the late 70s. The 5.89 in late Saturday qualifying beat McEwen's 5.97 to the finish line. ND after-report said Tom Prock was trying different gear ratios in the 'Goose's Coors Corvette. - Joe Moore |
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Sherm Gunn (M) from
San Diego, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
747 ) |
1985 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Sherm Gunn" Owned by Sherm Gunn
from
San Diego, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Sherm Gunn |
| '83 Chevrolet Camaro by
M&S Welding |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.901 at NHRA Seattle WA 9/85 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
240.00 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/02/85 |
| 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 63.69,
MPH 50.00 |
Entry is 0.97861 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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| 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: Sherm's best of 6.112/240.00 failed to qualify at Pomona for the Winternationals. Sherm ran 5.901/236.84 to qualify #9 at the Fallnationals, but fell to Prudhomme in round one, 5.74 to 6.95. He did not qualify at the World Finals with a 6.230/230.76 best. |
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Sherm Gunn (M) from
San Diego, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
747 ) |
1987 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Sherm Gunn" Owned by Sherm Gunn
from
San Diego, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Sherm Gunn |
| '87 Pontiac Trans Am by
M&S Welding |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.205 at IHRA Bristol TN 4/87 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
237.46 at IHRA Bristol TN 4/87 |
| 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 04.92,
MPH 19.30 |
Entry is 1.08007 times average ET and 0.94984 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: Sherm did not qualify at the NHRA Winters, running a 6.352/219.83. That was his only NHRA national event in 1987. Sherm traveled to Bristol to run the IHRA Springnationals and ran a best of 6.20/237.46 there. | DNQ IHRA Atco NJ 1987 |
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Sherm Gunn (M) from
San Diego, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
747 ) |
1988 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Sherm Gunn" Owned by Sherm Gunn
from
San Diego, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Sherm Gunn |
| '88 Pontiac Trans Am by
M&S Welding |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.929 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/03/88 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
166.11 at NHRA Sonoma CA 7/88 |
| 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 00.89,
MPH 00.71 |
Entry is 1.21754 times average ET and 0.65154 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: Sherm only ran two NHRA national events in 1988, and he had a tough time at both. At Pomona for the Winters, he was fifth alternate at 6.929/143.03. His next race was the California Nationals at Somona in late July. Not only did he fail to qualify, he suffered a blower explosion on a 7.191/166.11 attempt. |
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Warren Gunter (M) from
Torrance, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
734 ) |
1969 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Durachrome Bug" Owned by Warren Gunter
from
Torrance, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Warren Gunter |
| '68 Volkswagen Beetle by
Mike Kase |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 427 Chevrolet by Warren Gunter with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
7.360 at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
210.00 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 1969 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 71.42,
MPH 88.09 |
Entry is 0.96084 times average ET and 1.08808 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: The first time out for this car in competition was at Lions on June 28. Gunter debuted the car with 9-second runs at 166. Warren was at OCIR on July 19 for the PDA Championships. His 8.54 qualified on the "bump" for the sixteen-car field. His 8.68 lost to Mike Van Sant's 8.14 in the "Invader in the opening round." The following week, Gunter was at Irwindale for another sixteen car show. In the opening round, he had drivetrain problems and shut off against Danny Ongais. On August 2, Lions held an eight-car show with so many cars they formed two eight-car fields. Warren failed to qualify for the "quick" eight, but he was in the second program. Unfortunately, he blew a transmission in his first-round race against the "Mako Shark." Shortly after that (August 10), the "Durachrome Bug" was at Woodburn's Funny Car Festival. In the opening round, an off-pace 9.47/151.00 lost to Ken Smith's 8.61/174. He also lost in the first round at Irwindale's sixteen car show held on August 16. This time Gas Ronda's 7.54/194 stopped him. At the end of the month, he competed at the Drag News Nationals held at Lions. Gordon Mineo's 8.01/157 put the bug's 8.43/173.74 on the trailer in the first round. Irwindale held an eight-car show on September 1, and Gunter qualified on the "bump" with a 7.91. Tom Sturm's Corvair failed to fire for its opening race against Warren, so he soloed with a 9.36/109.33. In the semifinal, the car got crossed-up, and Gunter's 9.81/91.00 lost to Van Sant's 7.97/187. The photo is of the car at Lions just after getting sponsors. The Don Burns lettering was added to the space in front of the Durachrome name. This chassis was damaged at OCIR, and new chassis was built just before two full seasons on a USA national tour. The second car had darker shadowing along the body lines. |
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Warren Gunter (M) from
Torrance, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
734 ) |
1970 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Durachrome Bug" Owned by Warren Gunter
from
Torrance, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Warren Gunter |
| '70 Volkswagen Beetle by
Mike Kase |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 427 Chevrolet by Warren Gunter with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
7.130 at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
209.79 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 70.00,
MPH 78.13 |
Entry is 0.96351 times average ET and 1.05603 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: Warren was at Irwindale on January 1 for its New Year's Day race. He failed to qualify but got into the show when Fred Goeske's Road Runner broke. Unfortunately, the car developed problems in the first round, and opponent Gordon Mineo soloed into the second round. On March 28, Warren was at OCIR for the final All-Pro race. Unfortunately, his first-round 8.01/177.86 lost to eventual winner Dave Beebe's 7.74/157. Gunter was back at OCIR on May 2 for its Big Four Championships. It was not a good outing. Warren stuffed it into the guardrail just past the finish line during qualifying. He was ok, not so much the car. | Very early picture of the first chassis under the original body. C&O TorqueFlite and Chrysler rear end. It was a real handful and ended up along the fence at OCIR, and new chassis was built. The original car weighed less than 1800 lbs. Even with the new lower and stronger chassis, the car still wanted to make a quick "jog" at about half-track. Every run was a surprise. I spent two years on tour back east and will never forget the good times. - Warren Gunter |
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, 11:28:44 PM by
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Rankings updated: 06/10/26 03:02:26 am EDT
