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Clive Mechaell (M) from
England
(Comp Nr/Finish:
267 ) |
1995 - Category: FUELALT, Type: AE, Class: AA/FA, Div: 9 |
| "California Kid" Owned by Clive Mechaell
from
England
| Crew Chief: Clive Mechaell |
| Ford 23 Ford Model T Altered by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 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 1995 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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| 1995 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.612 ET, 252.10 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.910 ET, 207.00 MPH |
| 1995 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.260 ET, 235.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.106 ET, 196.65 MPH |
| 1995 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.860 ET, 212.96 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.436 ET, 182.02 MPH |
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Eric Medlen (M) from
Yorba Linda, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
716 ) |
2004 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Castrol Syntec" Owned by John Force
from
Yorba Linda, California
USA
| Crew Chief: John Medlen |
| '03 Ford Mustang by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 TFX Hemi with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
4.739 at NHRA Topeka KS 5/29/04 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
328.22 at NHRA Joliet IL 2004 |
| 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 79.89,
MPH 84.62 |
Entry is 0.97731 times average ET and 1.03818 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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Eric Medlen (M) from
Yorba Linda, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
5) |
2005 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Castrol Syntec" Owned by John Force
from
Yorba Linda, California
USA
| Crew Chief: John Medlen |
| '04 Ford Mustang by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 TFX Hemi with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
4.698 at NHRA Ennis TX 10/08/05 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
328.54 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/12/05 |
| 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 2005 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 90.83,
MPH 85.54 |
Entry is 0.96966 times average ET and 1.03919 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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| 2005 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 |
| 2005 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 |
| 2005 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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R.T. Melville (M) from
Capistrano Beach, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
654 ) |
1987 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Western Raider" Owned by R.T. Melville
from
Capistrano Beach, California
USA
| Crew Chief: R.T. Melville |
| '84 Ford Tempo by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 496 Keith Black Hemi by R.T. Melville 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 1987 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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| 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: Did RT actually drive the car himself at times? |
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Mike Ditty |
Simon Menzies (M) from
Denton, Texas
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
7106 ) |
1978 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4 |
| "Jim Jackson" Owned by Jim Jackson
from
Gainesville, Texas
USA
| Crew Chief: Jim Jackson |
| '78 Chevrolet Corvette by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Donovan Hemi by Dale Armstrong with
3 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.630 at AHRA Spokane WA 8/20/78 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
214.28 at AHRA Spokane WA 8/20/78 |
| 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 35.76,
MPH 32.61 |
Entry is 1.02315 times average ET and 0.97382 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: Took home 23 wins during 77/78, including eleven PRO and AHRA national events. Also brought in the '77 PRO BB/FC Championship and the '78 AHRA BB/FC World Championship. Also ran AHRA nitro shows. | Also, a DNQ at the 1978 NHRA World Finals in Ontario (no time). |
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Simon Menzies (M) from
Denton, Texas
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
710 ) |
1979 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4 |
| "Jim Jackson" Owned by Jim Jackson
from
Gainesville, Texas
USA
| Crew Chief: Jim Jackson |
| '79 Dodge Challenger by
Mike Kase |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.090 at Fremont CA 1979 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
240.64 at Unknown |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 86.00,
MPH 86.39 |
Entry is 0.94565 times average ET and 1.08823 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: Simon won over a sixteen-car field at the Bakersfield March Meet. After an easy first-round win, he ran 6.30/229.00 in round two over Henry Harrison, who had his parachute fall out early. In the semi-final, Jim Dunn broke against him, and he advanced with a 6.41/225.00. He faced Jim Adolph in the final, and Menzies' car broke and slowed to 10.95, but that was enough for the win when Adolph crossed the centerline and was disqualified. Menzies was at Rockingham in May for the IHRA Pro-Am Championships. His 6.29 qualified #3 in the eight-car field, but he lost in the opening round. In June, he was at Columbus for the NHRA Springnationals but ended up as the fourth alternate with a 6.40 best. His next stop was at Denver for the NHRA Mile High Nationals. A 6.41 qualified #3 in the eight-car field, but he lost a blower belt in round one and slowed to a 6.61 loss against Raymond Beadle's 6.31 in the "Blue Max." Simon's 6.34/233.16 was the first alternate at Englishtown for the NHRA Summernationals. The team ran 4/5 NHRA national events with best times of 6.30/235.60 at Seattle. Used Nitrous. The team began the year with a Donovan but switched to a Keith Black Hemi in the racing year. |
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Simon Menzies (M) from
Denton, Texas
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
710 ) |
1980 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4 |
| "Bergens & Leslie" Owned by Bergens & Leslie
from
New Orleans, Louisiana
USA
| Crew Chief: Simon Menzies |
| '80 Plymouth Arrow by
Hume & Foster |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Arias Chevrolet with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.270 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/15/80 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
231.36 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/15/80 |
| 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 52.30,
MPH 58.76 |
Entry is 0.99682 times average ET and 1.01545 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: Simon was the third alternate at NHRA Gainesville at 6.270/231.36 and the 16th alternate at NHRA Indy at 6.420/222. It was their only two NHRA events this year. The team converted the car to fuel from alcohol. | By '82-'83, at the OCIR Finals, they were on alky. - Joe Moore |
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Simon Menzies (M) from
Denton, Texas
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
710 ) |
1982 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Ron Capps" Owned by Ron Capps
from
Torrance, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Ron Capps |
| '79 Plymouth Arrow by
Al Swindahl |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.210 at Orange County CA 4/82 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
234.98 at Orange County CA 4/82 |
| 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 50.00,
MPH 51.48 |
Entry is 1.00000 times average ET and 1.00260 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: Former Jim Moore funny car. The car was raced one time only at OCIR. - Simon Menzies | At the April '82 64FCs, Menzies made a one-time appearance in the first Ron Capps' Former Jim Moore Arrow. - Joe Moore |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, March 19, 2023, 02:21:56 AM by
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Grant Meredith (M) from
San Marino, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
780 ) |
1975 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "John Hoven's Mach 1" Owned by John Hoven
from
Pomona, California
USA
| Crew Chief: John Hoven |
| '71 Ford Mustang by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 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 1975 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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| 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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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Wednesday, January 19, 2011, 06:54:05 PM by
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Grant Meredith (M) from
San Marino, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
780 ) |
1976 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Midnight Special" Owned by John Hoven
from
Pomona, California
USA
| Crew Chief: John Hoven |
| '73 Plymouth Satellite by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 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 1976 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
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1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
| 1/8 Mile Rating:
ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
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| 1976 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.964 ET, 241.53 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1976 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.540 ET, 220.04 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1976 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 7.116 ET, 202.23 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, 11:37:56 PM by
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Grant Meredith (M) from
San Marino, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
780 ) |
1977 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "Midnight Special" Owned by John Hoven
from
Pomona, California
USA
| Crew Chief: John Hoven |
| '73 Plymouth Satellite by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 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 1977 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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| 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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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, 11:38:22 PM by
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Billy Meyer (M) from
Waco, Texas
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
420 ) |
1971 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4 |
| "Steakley Bros. Chevy" Owned by Steakley Bros.
from
Waco, Texas
USA
| Crew Chief: Steakley Bros. |
| '69 Chevrolet Camaro by
Don Hardy |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 427 Chevrolet with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
8.060 at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
160.00 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 1971 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.93,
MPH 00.82 |
Entry is 1.15473 times average ET and 0.76923 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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Billy Meyer (M) from
Waco, Texas
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
420 ) |
1972 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4 |
| "Meyer & Rogers" Owned by Billy Meyer & Grover Rogers
from
Waco, Texas
USA
| Crew Chief: Grover Rogers |
| '71 Chevrolet Camaro by
Don Hardy |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 427 Chevrolet by Grover Rogers with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
7.200 at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
200.00 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 1972 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 09.82,
MPH 02.39 |
Entry is 1.06038 times average ET and 0.93336 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: Steakley Bros. car with a new body purchased by Billy's dad. |
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Billy Meyer (M) from
Waco, Texas
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
420 ) |
1972 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4 |
| "Motivation" Owned by Billy Meyer & Grover Rogers
from
Waco, Texas
USA
| Crew Chief: Billy Meyer & Grover Rogers |
| '72 Ford Mustang by
S&R Race Cars (Steve Plueger & Richard Conklin) |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Ed Pink Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.510 at Orange County CA 11/72 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
218.97 at Orange County CA 11/72 |
| 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 78.22,
MPH 60.98 |
Entry is 0.95876 times average ET and 1.02189 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: Billy ran 6.781/214.28 at the Tulsa PRA race and 6.74 at Bristol. He ran 6.51/218.97 at the '72 OCIR Manufacturer's Meet, Billy's first big win as an 18-year-old. He ran well at the Lions Last Drag Race on December 2 but was involved in some controversy. Billy qualified #6 at 6.58 and then took a 6.69 win over a broken Kelly Brown in the Wonderwagon Vega in round one. In round two, he beat Bill Leavitt, 6.81 to 6.87. Billy was late getting to the lanes for his semifinal matchup with Don Prudhomme, so the Lions management replaced him with the Low ET loser of round two, Omer Carruthers. This episode was captured in a Dave Deal cartoon during coverage of the meet in one of the mags of the day. |
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Billy Meyer (M) from
Waco, Texas
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
420 ) |
1973 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4 |
| "Billy Meyer / Motivation" Owned by Billy Meyer & Grover Rogers
from
Waco, Texas
USA
| Crew Chief: Billy Meyer & Grover Rogers |
| '73 Ford Mustang by
Pete Bagnard |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Ed Pink Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
7.160 at Lebanon Valley NY 1973 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
193.70 at Lebanon Valley NY 1973 |
| 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 01.78,
MPH 00.97 |
Entry is 1.07379 times average ET and 0.90093 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: First of two Mustangs. Billy failed to qualify at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, but it was due more to the terrible track conditions. In March, he went to Lakeland for the IHRA Winternationals but failed to qualify when his Mustang's body collapsed at speed, causing the throttle to stick open. Billy went for the 'Chute, and it failed. At that point, he was just along for the ride. He ended up going into a lake at the far end of the track. There was a bank approaching the lake, and Meyer went sailing over it and into the middle of the lake. The body had been torn off, and when the chassis hit the water, the rear slicks were the only things that kept the car from going completely underwater. He lost consciousness but was rescued by his mechanic, Ronnie Guymon, who had driven through a barbed wire fence to reach the lake. He dived into the water and pulled Meyer from the car. Billy was taken to the hospital, where he stayed for a couple of days. Meyer's racing activity was curtailed for a while before he returned to driving late in July. He was at Rockford on July 29 for the fifth annual Manufacturer's Meet. He had a so-so day there. He won his first race when Shirley Muldowney's parachute fell out 200 feet into her run. He lost to Kenny Safford's 6.77 in the "Mr. Norm" car in his second race. Some info from an SIR radio spot. |
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Billy Meyer (M) from
Waco, Texas
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
420 ) |
1974 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4 |
| "Billy Meyer" Owned by Billy Meyer
from
Waco, Texas
USA
| Crew Chief: Billy Meyer |
| '74 Ford Mustang II by
Steve Plueger |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 WRE Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.197 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/02/74 (NR) |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
231.00 at (8/74 Drag Racing USA) |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
4.570 at Charlotte NC 4/74 |
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 83.89,
MPH 87.97 |
Entry is 0.94179 times average ET and 1.06776 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 38.86,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 1.01669 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: Waterman built Hemi. Billy ran 6.197 for Low ET and a National Record at Indy in '74 but ended up smoking the tires in a rain-delayed final and lost to the Snake in the ARMY 'Cuda. Ran 6.34 at Bristol, 6.44 at Englishtown, 6.44 at Ontario. | Billy Meyer was 19 in '74, and he had already been behind the wheel of a funny car for a few years. He had won the OCIR Manufacturer's Meet at only 17 years of age! Before this new Mustang II was built, he had already been involved with four other Funny Car's. His new car was built by S&R and used a 118" chassis. The fiberglass Mustang II body came from J&E. Sid Waterman built the Hemi, which used a Moldex 1/2 stroker crank for a displacement of 484. M/T pistons held Venolia pistons. Crower was the choice for the camshaft. Cragar supplied the blower drive and manifold, and on top of the GMC 6/71 sat an Enderle fuel injection unit fed by a Hilborn pump. A Lenco transmission transferred the power back to a Ford rear with 3.90 gears. The car wasn't cheap to build as it cost Meyer $25,000. The August '74 issue of Drag Racing USA claimed that the car's best (at the time) was 6.35/231. Billy started the '74 season by qualifying #4 at the NHRA Winternationals with a 6.41. A first-round 6.48/211.26 advanced when Russell Long shut off early. In the second round, a 6.72/195.22 beat Gordon Mineo's 6.83/188. Unfortunately, he was shut off on the line in the semifinals with an oil leak. Billy was at Englishtown in June for a best of three match race against Russell Long, who was driving one of "Jungle Jim" Liberman's Vegas. The two had a really close first race that saw Meyer's 6.86/195.65 beat Long's 6.87/174. Both lost traction in the second race, but Billy's 8.13/119.65 still came out on top over Russell's 8.36/181. Meyer had already won the match, but the two came out for a third run. The Mustang II ended up exploding a blower and slowing to 7.41/146.81 that lost to Long's 7.05/152. Shortly after that (June 16), he went to Bristol for the IHRA Springnationals. His 6.49 qualified #1 for the sixteen-car field. In the opening round, his 6.55/200.89 beat Bob Lagana's 6.90/191. He really picked it up in round two, where his 6.37/218.97 defeated Ron Colson's 6.53/218 in the "Chi-Town Hustler." Shirl Greer blew his engine and caught fire in the semifinal, so Billy's 6.56/213.27 advanced easily. He went up against the "Black Magic" Vega of Al Segrini in the final. Their best times in eliminations were so close as Al had run a 6.38 best compared to Meyer's 6.37. It was going to be anyone's race. Meyer rose to the occasion, running Low ET at 6.34/223.88 to win over Segrini's 6.43/228. Another match race was run at West Salem, where he lost the match to Denny Savage driving the "Hawaiian." He also reached the final of IHRA's next national event, the Northern Nationals held at Mid America Dragway at the end of June. The final was kind of embarrassing for Meyer as he had to shut off on the line due to one of his headers falling off. Colson soloed for the victory. During the month, he had also driven the "Keeling and Clayton" car at several events. On July 3, he competed at the Funny Car Spectacular at Englishtown. He set Low ET in his first-round race, where he ran 6.50/202.70 to beat Roy Harris' 6.93/210 in "Jungle Jim" Liberman's second car. Unfortunately, the car broke on the burnout in the semifinal against eventual winner Raymond Beadle. He suffered three straight losses to Colson at Bluegrass Dragway. His best time for their match was only 7.12, while the "Chi-Town" car ran in the 6.7's and set track records. Many people had Meyer on their radar for the NHRA Summernationals, as when his car was right, he was tough to beat. A 6.55 qualified #7, and he improved to 6.44/210.77 in the opening round to beat an out-of-shape Larry Fullerton in the "Trojan Horse." But he was disappointed in the second round, where he smoked the tires at 7.48 in a loss to eventual winner Segrini's 6.60. He followed the NHRA tour to Canada for the Grandnationals. A 6.78/191.08 qualified #7 in the eight-car show. Unfortunately, he had problems in the first round against Kosty Ivanof and shut off to a 10.14/67.77. Billy did not run high speeds ever on the NHRA tour. His 6.287/223.32 low qualifier at Indy was his fastest. The 6.197 was at only 218.44 on race day. Where did he run the cited 231? |
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Billy Meyer (M) from
Waco, Texas
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
420 ) |
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 480 Donovan Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.660 at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
198.23 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 43.06,
MPH 00.99 |
Entry is 1.01216 times average ET and 0.91629 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. Billy Meyer made his first appearance behind the wheel of this car in '75 at Irwindale's Doubleheader event in June. Things didn't go very smoothly as he broke a rear end in the first round, against Fred Mooneyham in the "Plueger and Gyger" Mustang. Billy was driving the Keeling and Clayton car at the NHRA Division 7 Opener at Sacramento in June. He didn't get very far as he fouled away a 6.76 in the first round, against Jim Dunn. |
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Billy Meyer (M) from
Waco, Texas
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
420 ) |
1975 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4 |
| "Revell Snow Man" Owned by Gene Snow
from
Fort Worth, Texas
USA
| Crew Chief: Gene Snow |
| '75 Chevrolet Vega by
Steve Plueger |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi by Ed Pink with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.370 at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
221.13 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 67.70,
MPH 59.51 |
Entry is 0.96809 times average ET and 1.02214 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: Billy drove for Gene at the Winters and Gators, at a minimum. See Raymond Beadle in 75 also. | Billy was driving for Snow early in '75 while Gene was recovering from back surgery. He first filled in at Beeline for the AHRA Winternationals, where he qualified on the "bump" of the sixteen-car field with a 6.89. He did pretty well in eliminations, however, as he beat Bill Leavitt and Don Prudhomme in the first two rounds before losing to low qualifier Neil Leffler in Jim Terry's Mustang in the semifinals. At Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, he qualified #10 with a 6.39, but in the first round, he smoked the tires and shut off to an 8.15/117.95 loss to Prudhomme's 6.39/189.87. He lasted until the second round at Gainesville for the NHRA Gatornationals. Billy qualified #10 with a 6.52 and in the first round, beat Paul Smith's 6.52/206 with a 6.51/200.44. But in the second round, he lost to Raymond Beadle in the "Blue Max." Photo from the 1975 NHRA Gatornationals, Gainesville, Florida. |
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Billy Meyer (M) from
Waco, Texas
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
420 ) |
1976 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4 |
| "Revell Snow Man" Owned by Gene Snow
from
Fort Worth, Texas
USA
| Crew Chief: Gene Snow |
| '75 Chevrolet Vega by
Steve Plueger |
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 1976 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
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1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
| 1/8 Mile Rating:
ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
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| 1976 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.964 ET, 241.53 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1976 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.540 ET, 220.04 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1976 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 7.116 ET, 202.23 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: Temp driver. We need conformation on driving this year. |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, November 3, 2019, 12:29:33 PM by
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Billy Meyer (M) from
Waco, Texas
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
420 ) |
1977 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4 |
| "SMI Motivator" Owned by Billy Meyer
from
Waco, Texas
USA
| Crew Chief: Les Swearingen |
| '76 Chevrolet Camaro by
Steve Plueger |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi by Les Swearingen with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.110 at NHRA Columbus OH 6/11/77 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
230.17 at NHRA Columbus OH 6/11/77 |
| 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 85.85,
MPH 68.16 |
Entry is 0.94290 times average ET and 1.04604 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 |
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| 1977 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.996 ET, 203.81 MPH |
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Notes: Meyer tried hard to be the NHRA Funny Car Champion for '77. You have to give him credit, as he had a rough season. Before the NHRA season started, he went to Irwindale for the New Year's Day race. He made it into the final before losing to Jim Dunn. At Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals where he failed to qualify. The same thing happened at the NHRA Gatornationals, where his best of 6.76 was good for the first alternate. A week later (March 20), he was at LaPlace for the NHRA Division 4 Opener, where he took the win. He stopped off at Irwindale for the 64-car Funny Car show but failed to run well enough to reach the finals. On May 15, he was in Houston for the NHRA Division 4 race. A 6.75/203 beat Paul Smith in the first round, but he got out of shape in the semifinals against eventual winner Dale Emery and shut off to an 8.78. Meyer's next stop was at Baton Rouge for the NHRA Cajun Nationals. It was only an eight-car field, and his 6.50/207.85 qualified #5, meaning that he would race low qualifier John Lombardo in the first round. John fouled in their first-round race, and Billy's 6.68/187.50 advanced. In the semifinals, he set Low ET with a 6.41/211.26 to beat Rob Bruins' 6.91/171 in the "Green Elephant." This put him into the finals against Johnny White. Unfortunately, Billy broke, and White got the win with a 6.64/197. At the NHRA Springnationals, Meyer qualified #2 with a 6.11 and lasted until the semifinals, where he broke a valve and slowed to a 7.05 loss to Bob Pickett. He did well at the Byron Manufacturer's Race, where he ran a best of 6.35. In the final, he ended up as runner-up to Don Prudhomme with his 6.44/228 losing to the "Snake's" 6.27/234. Meyer won the NHRA Division 3 race at US 131 Martin, Michigan, in July. A final round 6.22 (Low ET) at 219.31 beat Ron Colson's 6.34/218 in the "Hawaiian." It was then off to Englishtown for the NHRA Summernationals. He came off the trailer on Friday and blew an engine on a 6.46 qualifying attempt. After installing a new engine for Saturday's qualifying, Billy ran 6.17 to qualify the car easily, but he decided to make one more pass Saturday night. It was a 6.41. After qualifying ended, Meyer's 6.17/225.00 held for the #4 spot in the field. In the first round, Al Segrini shut down to a 12.76 while Billy hurt an engine on a 6.78. More thrashing in between rounds. In round two, he again got lucky when Dodger Glenn got out of shape and shut off the "Frantic Ford," and Meyer advanced with a 6.82/170. In the semifinals, he ran Ray Sherman, and Sherman went up in smoke, and a 6.66/193 propelled Billy into the final against Prudhomme. There, Meyer's Camaro broke, and Prudhomme soloed to the victory. He then followed the NHRA tour to Canada for the Grandnationals. It was an eight-car field, and his 6.33/216.34 qualified #4. In the opening round, Meyer's 6.54/205 beat Al Hanna's 6.47/222, but on the run, his engine let go, causing the car to go into a fireball. Meyer got it stopped, and he received second-degree burns on his hands. The Camaro body was destroyed, and the chassis was burnt pretty badly. He then borrowed Johnny White's Mustang to drive at the NHRA Division 4 race in Baton Rouge. He also borrowed Al Bergler's car. It wasn't until Indianapolis before he was back in his own car. There, he qualified in the dreaded #9 spot with a 6.18/227.84. That set up a first-round meeting with low qualifier Prudhomme. Don's 6.14/234 beat Billy's 6.28/218.97. Everything "clicked" for Meyer in Seattle for the NHRA Fallnationals. He qualified #2 with a 6.19/213.27. He made an easy 9.56 pass in the opening round when Mike Miller's Mustang broke on his burnout. He was involved in a tire-smoking battle with Jim Adolph that saw Meyer's 6.56 coming out on top in round two. He won his semifinal race with a 6.90/195 when Gary Cochran crossed the centerline in Jim Terry's Skyhawk. That put him in the final against Dunn. Jim was to slouch as he had run 6.2s in eliminations. In the final, Dunn shut off, and Meyer got his first NHRA National Event win with a 6.53/211.26. Billy is credited with starting the semi-tractor craze to racing (see the trailer in the rear). Featured in Car Craft's Rich Man, Poor Man article. Ran 6.76 at Gainesville, 6.110 at Columbus, 6.17 at Englishtown, 6.33 at Sanair, 6.18 at Indy, and 6.19 at Ontario. |
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