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John Abbott (M) from
Lakewood, Colorado
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
508 ) |
1978 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 5 |
| "Jet X" Owned by Larry Frazier
from
Lakewood, Colorado
USA
| Crew Chief: Larry Frazier |
| '76 Dragster by
Mark Williams |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Milodon Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.880 at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
244.56 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 74.84,
MPH 74.63 |
Entry is 0.96078 times average ET and 1.04620 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: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.990 ET, 200.00 MPH |
| 1978 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.120 ET, 233.76 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.090 ET, 198.00 MPH |
| 1978 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.620 ET, 216.10 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.420 ET, 183.22 MPH |
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Notes: In 1978, we were runner-up to Don Garlits at the PHR in Martin, Michigan, running consistent high 5's. We finished in the top 10 of all three sanctioning bodies in 1978: AHRA, IHRA & NHRA. Made it to the semis at Indy 1978, losing to Garlits with an eliminations best of 5.91/242. Qualified fourth at 78 Winters at 5.951/238.09. |
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Submitted by Ken Bolender, Last updated on Saturday, January 5, 2019, 12:56:47 AM by
John Bockelman.
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John Abbott (M) from
Lakewood, Colorado
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
536 / 5) |
1979 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3 |
| "Jeg's Automotive" Owned by Jeg Coughlin
from
Columbus, Ohio
USA
| Crew Chief: Ron Barrow |
| '79 Dragster by
Al Swindahl |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.930 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/02/79 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
243.90 at NHRA Englishtown NJ 7/15/79 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 65.36,
MPH 72.36 |
Entry is 0.97855 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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| 1979 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.770 ET, 204.08 MPH |
| 1979 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.060 ET, 234.37 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.958 ET, 198.00 MPH |
| 1979 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.560 ET, 216.51 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.288 ET, 183.22 MPH |
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Notes: Best NHRA times for John in Jeg's car were 5.930 at Indy qualifying and 243.90 in Englishtown eliminations. Formerly listed 5.86/245. Did that occur at PHR Martin or an IHRA event? Removing until we get confirmation. Runner up to Kelly Brown at Indy. |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, December 2, 2021, 09:23:44 PM by
John Bockelman.
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John Abbott (M) from
Lakewood, Colorado
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
536 ) |
1980 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3 |
| "Jeg's Automotive" Owned by Jeg Coughlin
from
Columbus, Ohio
USA
| Crew Chief: Ron Barrow |
| '80 Dragster by
Al Swindahl |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.935 at NHRA Ontario CA 10/18/80 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
248.61 at NHRA Brainerd MN 8/80 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 58.38,
MPH 81.23 |
Entry is 0.98999 times average ET and 1.04970 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: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1980 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 5.995 ET, 236.84 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1980 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.495 ET, 218.61 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: We need to confirm if Johnny raced the Jegs car at all this year or if these times were in the Jolly Rancher car (which is what we suspect). |
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Ray Ayres (M) from
California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
) |
1965 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7 |
| "Ray Ayres" Owned by Ray Ayres
from
California
USA
| Crew Chief: Ray Ayres |
| Dragster by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1965 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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| 1965 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 7.190 ET, 219.50 MPH |
1000 Ft. 6.420 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.560 ET, 149.69 MPH |
| 1965 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 7.900 ET, 196.50 MPH |
1000 Ft. 6.780 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.838 ET, 142.21 MPH |
| 1965 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 8.599 ET, 180.30 MPH |
1000 Ft. 7.200 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 6.168 ET, 134.60 MPH |
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No notes on this entry. |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Wednesday, March 18, 2009, 10:34:32 PM by
John Bockelman.
Approved by Bill Pratt. |
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Raymond Beadle (M) from
Dallas, Texas
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
426 ) |
1969 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 4 |
| "Spanky Wright" Owned by Ronnie Wright
from
Texas
USA
| Crew Chief: Jimmy Fife |
| Dragster by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
7.240 at Dallas TX 1969 |
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 26.79,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 1.03874 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: 6.400 ET, 238.15 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.660 ET, 174.00 MPH |
| 1969 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.970 ET, 218.96 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.035 ET, 160.70 MPH |
| 1969 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 7.540 ET, 202.41 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.410 ET, 149.56 MPH |
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Notes: Beadle partnered with Ronnie "Spanky" Ronnie Wright and Jimmy Fife. |
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Submitted by Mike Gagnon, Last updated on Saturday, February 15, 2020, 11:02:20 AM by
John Bockelman.
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Gary Beck (M) from
Seatte, Washington
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
651 ) |
1968 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 6 |
| "Assassin" Owned by Jim Crooke
from
Olympia, Washington
USA
| Crew Chief: Jim Crooke |
| '67 Dragster by
Woody Gilmore |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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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 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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| 1968 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 6.400 ET, 236.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 6.420 ET, 201.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.660 ET, 174.00 MPH |
| 1968 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 7.055 ET, 218.96 MPH |
1000 Ft. 6.480 ET, 192.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.160 ET, 160.70 MPH |
| 1968 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 7.710 ET, 200.36 MPH |
1000 Ft. 6.900 ET, 180.31 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.633 ET, 146.50 MPH |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, February 24, 2024, 08:02:06 PM by
John Bockelman.
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Gary Beck (M) from
Laguna Niguel, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
751 / 2) |
1982 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 7 |
| "Larry Minor" Owned by Larry Minor
from
Hemet, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Jim Wright |
| '80 Dragster by
Al Swindahl |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 498 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.484 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/05/82 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
251.39 at NHRA Fremont CA 10/02/82 |
| 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 100.0,
MPH 82.66 |
Entry is 0.92792 times average ET and 1.03910 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: 5.484 ET, 256.41 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.770 ET, 204.08 MPH |
| 1982 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 5.910 ET, 241.93 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.958 ET, 198.00 MPH |
| 1982 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.410 ET, 223.06 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.288 ET, 183.22 MPH |
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Notes: Set 5.542 national record, then bettered it with the 5.48, which the 5.54 did not back up. It was rumored that Beck, Minor used a shot of Nitrous. | Won PHR Meet at Martin, Michigan, with a string of 5.60s and a 5.67/243.90 in the final over Jody Smart. | 6. 5.883 230.17 NHRA Baton Rouge LA 1984 (First Round) |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, 05:48:00 PM by
John Bockelman.
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Gary Beck (M) from
Laguna Niguel, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
751 ) |
1991 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 1 |
| "Valvoline" Owned by Joe Amato
from
Old Forge, Pennsylvania
USA
| Crew Chief: Tim Richards |
| '91 Dragster by
Al Swindahl |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.040 at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
270.51 at Unknown |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1991 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 67.81,
MPH 38.89 |
Entry is 0.98284 times average ET and 0.97986 times average MPH |
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1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
| 1/8 Mile Rating:
ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
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| 1991 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 4.881 ET, 296.05 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1991 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 5.128 ET, 276.07 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1991 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 5.628 ET, 251.54 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: Gary did not run the NHRA circuit this year. | Gary drove the car at one of the Florida Winter races to test for Amato. It was with the side pods. I think it was Bradenton where he drove the car at the Snowbirds. - Danny White |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, February 11, 2024, 06:34:12 PM by
John Bockelman.
Approved by Bill Pratt. |
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Gary Beck (M) from
Laguna Niguel, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
751 ) |
1993 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 7 |
| "McGee Racing" Owned by McGee Bros.
from
Acton, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Phil McGee |
| '89 Dragster by
Dave Uyehara |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 496 McGee with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.177 at NHRA Sonoma CA 7/31/93 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
281.69 at NHRA Sonoma CA 7/31/93 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1993 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 43.43,
MPH 56.11 |
Entry is 1.01311 times average ET and 1.01349 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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| 1993 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 4.762 ET, 308.64 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1993 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 5.110 ET, 277.94 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1993 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 5.610 ET, 253.17 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: Gary drove at two NHRA events this year but did not qualify at either. He was the #3 alternate at Sonoma at 5.177/281.69. Gary was the 7th alternate at the Pomona Finals at 5.186/266.42. |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, February 11, 2024, 06:38:51 PM by
John Bockelman.
Approved by Bill Pratt. |
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Gary Beck (M) from
Laguna Niguel, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
751 ) |
1995 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 5 |
| "LaBac Systems Racing" Owned by Greg, Mike & Jerry Peek
from
Sedalia, Colorado
USA
| Crew Chief: Greg, Mike & Jerry Peek |
| '94 Dragster by
Peek Bros. |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 TFX Hemi with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.000 at NHRA Topeka KS 10/95 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
277.26 at NHRA Topeka KS 10/95 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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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 53.93,
MPH 35.99 |
Entry is 0.99423 times average ET and 0.97414 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: 4.660 ET, 314.46 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.440 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1995 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 5.029 ET, 284.62 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.469 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1995 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 5.529 ET, 258.88 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.799 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: Gary ran one NHRA national event this year (the last of his top fuel career). He was the first alternate at the 1995 Sears Craftsman Nationals at 5.000/277.26. |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, February 11, 2024, 06:48:43 PM by
John Bockelman.
Approved by Bill Pratt. |
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Frank Bradley (M) from
Santa Rosa, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
7733 ) |
1975 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7 |
| "Frank Bradley" Owned by Frank Bradley
from
Santa Rosa, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Frank Bradley |
| '75 Dragster by
Frank Bradley |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Milodon Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.933 at NHRA Ontario CA 10/11/75 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
242.58 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 8/31/75 |
| 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 73.61,
MPH 81.30 |
Entry is 0.95724 times average ET and 1.05930 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: 5.637 ET, 250.69 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.000 ET, 189.96 MPH |
| 1975 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.198 ET, 229.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.360 ET, 176.12 MPH |
| 1975 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.759 ET, 211.54 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.690 ET, 163.21 MPH |
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Notes: John Wiebe also ran 5.98 at Fremont 5/75 and 6.111/223.88 at Bakersfield 75 to qualify second. Wiebe beat Gary Ormsby in the first round, 6.26 218.97 to 6.36 218.97. Wiebe broke giving the second round to Frank Bradley. Indy 5.96/242.58 was one half of the quickest and fastest pass to date that that time (Ted Wolf, 5.97/243.24). |
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Don Garlits (M) from
Tampa, Florida
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
204 ) |
1961 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 2 |
| "Swamp Rat III" Owned by Don Garlits
from
Tampa, Florida
USA
| Crew Chief: Don Garlits |
| '57 Dragster by
Don Garlits |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 454 Chrysler Hemi with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
7.880 at Columbia SC 1961 (NR) |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
190.88 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 1961 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 100.0,
MPH 70.42 |
Entry is 0.92380 times average ET and 1.05197 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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| 1961 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 7.880 ET, 204.54 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1961 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 8.530 ET, 181.45 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1961 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 9.180 ET, 168.60 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: Set national ET record of 7.88 at Columbia SC; speed record of 189.86 in early February at Oldsmar, Fla. 1972 poster showing MPH milestones throughout history credited Don with a 190.88 (Racing History Poster) run in 1961. |
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Don Garlits (M) from
Tampa, Florida
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
180 ) |
1963 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7 |
| "Frantic Four" Owned by Weekly, Fox, Holding
from
California
USA
| Crew Chief: Jim Fox |
| '63 Dragster by
Rod Pepmuller |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 331 Chrysler Hemi with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1963 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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| 1963 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 7.600 ET, 207.36 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1963 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 8.150 ET, 188.27 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1963 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 8.700 ET, 176.37 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Don Garlits (M) from
Tampa, Florida
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
180 ) |
1963 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 2 |
| "Swamp Rat V" Owned by Don Garlits
from
Tampa, Florida
USA
| Crew Chief: Don Garlits |
| '63 Dragster by
Don Garlits |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 396 Chrysler Hemi with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
7.910 at East Haddam CT 9/21/63 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
190.26 at East Haddam CT 9/21/63 |
| 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 1963 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 71.81,
MPH 55.21 |
Entry is 0.97055 times average ET and 1.01057 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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| 1963 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 7.600 ET, 207.36 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1963 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 8.150 ET, 188.27 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1963 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 8.700 ET, 176.37 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: Connie Swingle helped on the chassis. Ran 8.24 (National Record) at 186.23 at the NHRA Winternationals on 2/16/63. Set speed record at Indy on 5/29/63 at 189.03. On 9/21/63, first over 190 with a 190.26 at East Haddam, Connecticut. |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, November 25, 2012, 09:43:59 PM by
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Don Garlits (M) from
Tampa, Florida
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
180 ) |
1963 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 2 |
| "Swamp Rat 5A" Owned by Don Garlits
from
Tampa, Florida
USA
| Crew Chief: Don Garlits |
| '63 Dragster by
Don Garlits |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 454 Chrysler Hemi with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
8.110 at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
189.86 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 1963 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 53.64,
MPH 54.16 |
Entry is 0.99509 times average ET and 1.00845 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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| 1963 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 7.600 ET, 207.36 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1963 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 8.150 ET, 188.27 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1963 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 8.700 ET, 176.37 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, March 24, 2009, 08:56:40 AM by
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Don Garlits (M) from
Tampa, Florida
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
204 ) |
1965 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 2 |
| "Garlits Chassis Special" Owned by Don Garlits
from
Tampa, Florida
USA
| Crew Chief: Don Garlits & Connie Swingle |
| '65 Dragster by
Don Garlits |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 396 Chrysler Hemi with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
7.610 at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
204.54 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 1965 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 70.42,
MPH 67.47 |
Entry is 0.96329 times average ET and 1.04092 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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| 1965 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 7.190 ET, 219.50 MPH |
1000 Ft. 6.420 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.560 ET, 149.69 MPH |
| 1965 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 7.900 ET, 196.50 MPH |
1000 Ft. 6.780 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.838 ET, 142.21 MPH |
| 1965 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 8.599 ET, 180.30 MPH |
1000 Ft. 7.200 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 6.168 ET, 134.60 MPH |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, March 24, 2009, 08:57:38 AM by
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Don Garlits (M) from
Seffner, Florida
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
204 ) |
1967 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 2 |
| "Swamp Rat 10" Owned by Don Garlits
from
Seffner, Florida
USA
| Crew Chief: Don Garlits |
| '66 Dragster by
Don Garlits |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Dodge with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
7.550 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 1967 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 28.41,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 1.03567 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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| 1967 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 6.700 ET, 230.76 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.050 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1967 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 7.290 ET, 212.76 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.303 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1967 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 7.880 ET, 196.83 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.633 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: w, Swingle, Marrone |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, May 23, 2010, 12:42:10 PM by
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Don Garlits (M) from
Seffner, Florida
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
204 ) |
1967 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 2 |
| "Swamp Rat 11" Owned by Don Garlits
from
Seffner, Florida
USA
| Crew Chief: Don Garlits |
| '67 Dragster by
Don Garlits |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Dodge by Don Garlits with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.760 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/03/67 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
223.88 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/03/67 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1967 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 94.91,
MPH 80.88 |
Entry is 0.92730 times average ET and 1.05227 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: 6.700 ET, 230.76 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.050 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1967 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 7.290 ET, 212.76 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.303 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1967 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 7.880 ET, 196.83 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.633 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: With Marrone (sp?) This was the famous Indy 1967 race where Garlits shaved his beard on the starting line after finally hitting the sixes on new M&H tires loaned by James Warren, who he defeated in the final. Also 6.77/220.58 this year. | Garlits ran 7.70/209 at Salt Lake City on 5/07/67 defeating Dan Noorda in a match race with 4200 in attendance - Utah Drag Racing History |
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Don Garlits (M) from
Seffner, Florida
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
204 ) |
1970 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 2 |
| "Swamp Rat 13" Owned by Don Garlits
from
Seffner, Florida
USA
| Crew Chief: Don Garlits |
| '70 Dragster by
Don Garlits |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Dodge by Don Garlits with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.509 at NHRA Gainesville FL 2/14/70 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
226.70 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/06/70 |
| 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 88.40,
MPH 70.16 |
Entry is 0.94745 times average ET and 1.03535 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: 6.400 ET, 238.15 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.660 ET, 174.00 MPH |
| 1970 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.870 ET, 218.96 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.035 ET, 160.70 MPH |
| 1970 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 7.370 ET, 204.11 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.410 ET, 149.56 MPH |
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Notes: With Connie Swingle & T.C. Lemons. Exploded and severed Don's foot on March 8th-1970, during the final round of the second race in the 1970 AHRA Grand American Series at Lions Drag Strip in Long Beach, California. Don recovered, then built his revolutionary rear-engine dragster for the 1971 season. Ran 6.57 on 3/08/70 at the same Lions event, which was the new AHRA record. Low qualifier at Gainesville 2/70 at 6.551 and Low ET the next day at 6.509. |
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, 10:55:53 AM by
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Don Garlits (M) from
Seffner, Florida
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
204 ) |
1971 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 2 |
| "Swamp Rat 15" Owned by Don Garlits
from
Seffner, Florida
USA
| Crew Chief: Don Garlits |
| '70 Dragster by
Don Garlits |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Dodge 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 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
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1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
| 1/8 Mile Rating:
ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
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| 1971 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 6.211 ET, 245.90 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1971 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.750 ET, 218.96 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1971 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 7.289 ET, 204.11 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: Don was having trouble getting the new rear-engine car to go straight. Before he figured that out (slow down the steering), he built this slingshot to race for the 1971 season. His wife Pat saw it in his garage and told him to "Get your guys together and make that rear-engine car work." They did, and the rest is history. Don provided this car to Goodyear to use as a promotional display. He loaded up both cars in a small trailer and headed west. Upon arriving in California, he opened the door a crack with a number of his fellow racers in attendance. They caught a peek at the slingshot, and all began laughing, sure that Garlits had given up on his crazy rear-engine dragster idea and was going to race a conventional car. Garlits gave the car to Goodyear, then went to the AHRA race, where AHRA boss Jim Tice looked into the trailer and saw the rear-engine car in pieces (to fit both cars, it had to be disassembled). Tice ordered Garlits to put it together right at the gate so that every fan coming in would see that Garlits was there and that he had this new rear-engine car. When Don got it put together and was ready to race, the slingshot drivers did not want to face him, knowing the handling disasters that previous rear-engine cars had been. Don was told to take a single and that if he touched either stripe, he was out of there. Don made a straight and true pass down the track, and he was in. He made it to the finals, where Gary Cochran got him with a holeshot in a slingshot. But the writing was on the wall, and within two years, almost every top fuel team in the country had a new rear-engine car. - Don Garlits (paraphrased), from the Racin' and Rockin' with Draglist.com radio show, July 9, 2010. |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, January 15, 2023, 12:37:45 AM by
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Rankings updated: 05/18/24 12:02:56 pm EDT
