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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Art Malone (M) from Lutz, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1962 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 2
"SPS Golden Rod" Owned by Art Malone from Lutz, Florida USA Crew Chief: Art Malone
'60 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 8.170 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 187.88 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
Entry's 1962 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 69.15, MPH 59.44    Entry is 0.97844 times average ET and 1.02109 times average MPH
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
1962 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   
1962 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.350 ET, 184.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1962 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.850 ET, 173.60 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, September 18, 2022, 11:55:31 AM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Art Marshall (M) from Springfield, New Jersey USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 165 ) 1971 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 1
"Van Iderstine Speed Center" Owned by Don Young & Art Marshall from Springfield, New Jersey USA Crew Chief: Don Young
'69 Dragster by Kent Fuller | Powered by Injected Nitro 427 Chevrolet (twins) with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.690 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 191.89 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
Entry's 1971 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.95, MPH 00.94    Entry is 1.13926 times average ET and 0.87637 times average MPH
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
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
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Twin injected big block Chevys. Won Top Fuel at Englishtown in 1971. 7.89 Englishtown; Photo: George Klass Collection - MB
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Friday, October 7, 2022, 10:47:05 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Nick Marshall (M) from Gardena, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1965 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7
"Marshall & Vermilya" Owned by Nick Marshall & Dave Vermilya from Gardena, California USA Crew Chief: Nick Marshall & Dave Vermilya
'65 Dragster by Don Long | Powered by Supercharged Nitro Chrysler Hemi by Ed Pink with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.580 at Riverside CA 1965         1/4 Mile MPH: 207.78 at Riverside CA 12/65
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
Entry's 1965 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 72.53, MPH 74.52    Entry is 0.95949 times average ET and 1.05740 times average MPH
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
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
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Nick started the season at Riverside Raceway on January 1 for the KFWB Festival race. He failed to qualify for the eight-car field, but the track set up another eight-car field for the non-qualifiers. Marshall's 8.10/193.94 qualified low for that group. He won his first-round race with an 8.12/198.66 when his opponent, Ron Hampshire, lost fire. He lost in the following round. The next day, he was at Fontana for a sixteen-car show. In the first round, his 7.84/195.22 defeated Wayne King's 8.15/191. But in round two, a 7.90/191.08 fell to Herb Ries' 7.78/196. He was back in Fontana on January 17 for an eight-car show. He beat Jeep Hampshire in the final for the victory. On January 31, Fontana held yet another race. Unfortunately, Nick's 7.94/190.66 in the opening round lost to Bill Leavitt's 7.98/192. Another win came at Fontana on February 14. He had qualified #4 for the sixteen-car field with a 7.80. He won his first-round race with an easy 8.24/190.26. In round two, his 7.83/191.08 beat Bobby Vodnick's 8.09/191. He had another easy pass in the semi-final when his opponent Maynard Rupp failed to fire. He faced Mike Sorokin in the final, the "Surfers" car broke, and Nick's 9.10/118.73 won. In the first week of March, he competed at the big Bakersfield March Meet. A 7.91/195.64 qualified #28 in the 64-car field. Marshall was at Sanford, Maine, on August 22 for a best-of-three match against Dick Roberts in Clyde McKaba's car. Nick came out for a warm-up pass to break in a new set of Goodyears. The car got out of shape, and he took out the lights. There was no damage to the car. In the first round of the match, Dick got a great hole shot, and his 7.85 beat Marshall, who once again had handling problems. After the run, it was discovered that they had a cracked cylinder wall. Another engine was installed, and Nick ran the track's first 200 mph run with a 7.91/200.44. Marshall won Top Fuel at San Fernando on November 7. He also set Low ET and Top Speed at 7.86/206.88.; Photo: "Drag Racing Hero's: Dragsters" website - MB
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, March 18, 2023, 07:45:04 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Nick Marshall (M) from Gardena, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1966 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7
"Marshall & Vermilya" Owned by Nick Marshall & Dave Vermilya from Gardena, California USA Crew Chief: Nick Marshall & Dave Vermilya
'65 Dragster by Don Long | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi by Ed Pink with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.330 at Irwindale CA 12/26/66         1/4 Mile MPH: 218.46 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/04/66
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1966 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 73.61, MPH 87.36    Entry is 0.95567 times average ET and 1.07046 times average MPH
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
1966 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.950 ET, 223.32 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1966 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.670 ET, 204.08 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1966 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.390 ET, 186.57 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Started the year at Pomona for the Jackpot Circuit race on January 23. Thirty-four cars tried for the sixteen spots, and Nick's 7.84/205.94 qualified #7. On February 26, he was at Lions for the UDRA Winternationals, where a 7.73/203.60 qualified #15 in the 32-car field. The team failed to make the finals at these two events but ran well. At Bakersfield for the March Meet, a 7.48/210.76 qualified second, and they improved to a first-round 7.41 but lost their engine while winning and could not run the second round. On March 20, he was at Irwindale for an eight-car show. He qualified #1 with a 7.59 but slept in the first round, losing with a 7.65/203.60 to Ron Goodsell's 7.84/194.80. A big win came at Lions on March 26 over a sixteen-car field. Nick once again qualified second with a 7.69/205.46 but then picked up the pace to run 7.64/205.46 over Zane Schubert and a 7.51/204.08 over Larry Faust in round two. Another 7.51 at 206.88 in the semifinals advanced them into the finals against Dave Beebe. Nick ran a track record 7.41 at 199.10 to turn back Dave's 7.68/191 for the money. They were back at Lions on April 18 for an eight-car show where a 7.75/203.16 qualified #5. Unfortunately, Nick fouled in the first round against low qualifier John Mulligan. Irwindale held a sixteen-car show on April 23, and Nick qualified second with a 7.79. He advanced past a fouling Tommy Allen in the first round but blew his motor and could not run in round two. Top Speed at Indy 1966 at 218.46 (7.52). Second-fastest qualifier at the '66 Bakersfield Fuel & Gas Meet. Also, 7.73/203.60 at Lions 2/01/66, and 210.76 at Bakersfield 3/66. Also, did the team run 7.205 this year? They ran 7.73 at Lions UDRA and 8.06 at Irwindale Dragway AHRA Winternationals Championships. Photo: "Drag Racing Hero's: Dragsters" website - MB
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, March 18, 2023, 07:45:37 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Frank Martinez (M) from Castro Valley, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1965 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7
"The Wailer" Owned by Walsh & Hay from Alameda, California USA Crew Chief: Walsh & Hay
Dragster by John Hay | Powered by Supercharged Nitro Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 197.50 at Long Beach CA Nov 1965
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
Entry's 1965 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 52.17    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 1.00509 times average MPH
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
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
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Frank Martinez takes over driving when Tom Walsh is off to the military in Nov-1965. Photo: 1965 Hot Rod Magazine Championships, Riverside - MB
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, January 20, 2022, 03:22:26 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Wally Mauck (M) from Denver, Colorado USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1961 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 5
"Heth & Thompson" Owned by Gordon Heth & Dave Thompson from Denver, Colorado USA Crew Chief: Gordon Heth
'59 Dragster by Gordon Heth | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 354 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 178.57 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
Entry's 1961 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 39.02    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.98413 times average MPH
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
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
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: In 1961, they were the fastest dragster in Colorado with a 178.57 mph clocking. Photo: "Early drag racing photos," p.58, in Jalopy Journal, The H.A.M.B. -- MB
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Monday, December 11, 2023, 11:38:17 AM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Tom McEwen (M) from Long Beach, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 713 ) 1967 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: S/XS, Div: 7
"Super Mustang" Owned by Tom McEwen from Long Beach, California USA Crew Chief: Tom McEwen
'67 Dragster by Logghe Stamping Co. | Powered by 427 Ford SOHC with automatic transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.315 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/04/67         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
Entry's 1967 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 53.59, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.99343 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
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
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
Racer's Web Site | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: The project was led by Ford, Logghe dragster chassis with coil-over suspension (funny car style at the time) semi-streamlined body. Injected 427 SOHC with C-6 automatic. I think this car was classified as S/XS at '67 Winternationals. The project did not pan out.; Photo: George Klass Collection - MB
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, September 12, 2022, 07:41:53 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Fred Mooneyham (M) from Bellflower, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 7768 ) 1973 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7
"California Cajun" Owned by Gene & Fred Mooneyham from Bellflower, California USA Crew Chief: Gene Mooneyham
'73 Dragster by Boogie Scott | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.370 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 230.17 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
Entry's 1973 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 54.64, MPH 56.00    Entry is 0.99067 times average ET and 1.01023 times average MPH
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
1973 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.784 ET, 247.25 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.135 ET, 184.80 MPH   
1973 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.430 ET, 227.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.360 ET, 175.56 MPH
1973 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.076 ET, 207.04 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.690 ET, 163.21 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Fred was at Irwindale for the Grand Premiere race in January. Forty cars were attempting to qualify for the sixteen-car field. Unfortunately, Mooneyham was one of the 24 that failed to qualify. He qualified for the Bakersfield March Meet with 6.72, and in round one, his 7.15 advanced when Dennis Baca shut off. In round two, his 7.23 lost to Don Garlits' 6.55.; Photo: Drag Racing Hero's: Dragsters - MB
Submitted by Gena White, Last updated on Saturday, March 18, 2023, 07:46:55 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Lefty Mudersbach (M) from Pico Rivera, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1963 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: AA/D, Div: 7
"Mudersbach & Herbert" Owned by Lefty Mudersbach & Chet Herbert from Anaheim, California USA Crew Chief: Lefty Mudersbach
Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Gas 427 Oldsmobile F85 (twins) by Chet Herbert with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 8.400 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 185.56 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
Entry's 1963 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 63.63, MPH 67.77    Entry is 0.97222 times average ET and 1.05366 times average MPH
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
1963 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.760 ET, 202.70 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1963 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.640 ET, 176.11 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1963 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.520 ET, 159.83 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: F85 Aluminum Blocks ON GAS.; Photo: George Klass Collection - MB
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, September 18, 2022, 11:55:47 AM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Bob Muravez (M) from Santa Monica, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1965 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7
"Pulsator" Owned by Nye Frank from California USA Crew Chief: Nye Frank
'65 Dragster by RCS | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 327 Chevrolet (twins) with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.610 at Fontana CA 1965         1/4 Mile MPH: 201.78 at Fontana CA 1965
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
Entry's 1965 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 70.42, MPH 61.48    Entry is 0.96329 times average ET and 1.02687 times average MPH
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
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
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: AKA "Floyd Lippencotte Jr."; Photo: "Drag Racing Hero's: Dragsters" website - MB
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, March 18, 2023, 07:47:42 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Jim Nelson (M) from Culver City, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1958 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7
"Jocko's Porting Service" Owned by Jocko Johnson from Long Beach, California USA Crew Chief: Jocko Johnson
'57 Dragster by Jocko Johnson | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 450 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
Entry's 1958 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
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
1958 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.790 ET, 180.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1958 Average: 1/4 Mile: 9.750 ET, 157.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1958 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 10.710 ET, 142.93 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Unique streamliner debuted in July 1958.; Photo: George Klass Collection - MB
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, September 24, 2022, 11:49:54 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Jerry Norton (M) from Seattle, Washington USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1968 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 6
"Mother Lode" Owned by Jerry Norton from Seattle, Washington USA Crew Chief: Jerry Norton
'64 Dragster by Kent Fuller | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 209.00 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
Entry's 1968 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 23.76    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.95451 times average MPH
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
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
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Ivo's Video Liner; The Edmonton Journal (5/16/67) stated that it was a Chevy-powered fueler. Photo: George Klass Collection - MB
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, September 18, 2022, 11:56:03 AM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Boyd Pennington (M) from California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1965 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7
"Danylo & Pennington" Owned by Danylo & Boyd Pennington from California USA Crew Chief: Danylo & Boyd Pennington
Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 8.710 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 157.06 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
Entry's 1965 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.99, MPH 00.87    Entry is 1.10253 times average ET and 0.79929 times average MPH
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
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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Notes: Died in a crash.; Photo: "Drag Racing Hero's: Dragsters" website - MB
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, March 18, 2023, 07:48:59 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Rock Island Argus Setto Postoian (M) from Detroit, Michigan USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1957 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3
"Mark 1" Owned by Setto Postoian from Detroit, Michigan USA Crew Chief: Setto Postoian
'57 Dragster by Setto Postoian | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 9.360 at Quad City Drag Strip, Cordova, IL/Aug. 25, 1957         1/4 Mile MPH: 161.00 at Chester Drag Strip, SC/Aug. 25, 1957
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
Entry's 1957 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 71.35, MPH 62.80    Entry is 0.95657 times average ET and 1.03404 times average MPH
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
1957 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.790 ET, 176.40 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1957 Average: 1/4 Mile: 9.785 ET, 155.70 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1957 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 10.780 ET, 141.33 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Defeated Garlits in the finals of the World Series of Drag Racing in 1957 at the Quad Cities Dragway in Cordova, Ill. Cars were named after his son.; Photo: Rock Island Argus, Aug. 26, 1957 - MB
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, September 11, 2022, 08:57:30 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Setto Postoian (M) from Detroit, Michigan USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1958 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3
"Mark 1" Owned by Setto Postoian from Detroit, Michigan USA Crew Chief: Setto Postoian
'57 Dragster by Setto Postoian | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 9.360 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 157.00 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
Entry's 1958 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 70.31, MPH 50.00    Entry is 0.96000 times average ET and 1.00000 times average MPH
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
1958 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.790 ET, 180.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1958 Average: 1/4 Mile: 9.750 ET, 157.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1958 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 10.710 ET, 142.93 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Won the World Series of Drag Racing for the second straight year. Car named after his son.; Photo: George Klass Collection - MB
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, September 18, 2022, 11:56:32 AM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Moline Dispatch Setto Postoian (M) from Detroit, Michigan USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1959 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3
"Mark 2" Owned by Setto Postoian from Detroit, Michigan USA Crew Chief: Setto Postoian
'58 Dragster by Setto Postoian | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 182.92 at Sanford Dragway, ME/Aug. 23, 1959
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
Entry's 1959 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 78.29    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 1.09961 times average MPH
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
1959 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.190 ET, 195.63 MPH    1000 Ft. 7.590 ET, 160.70 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 142.85 MPH   
1959 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.895 ET, 166.35 MPH 1000 Ft. 7.970 ET, 152.66 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 135.71 MPH
1959 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.600 ET, 154.13 MPH 1000 Ft. 8.389 ET, 145.02 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: The car was named after his son. 8.21 for this year, but that seemed way too quick. We need to confirm if Setto even ran that time in 1960, his last year of competition.; Drag News (9/5/59) reported that Postoian ran 182.92 mph, backed up with 179.83 mph to set a new Drag News 1320 world record, but Garlits broke that at the same event with 183.66 mph. The 182.92 mph speed was also reported in the Portland Maine Evening Express on 8/24/59. Photo: Moline Dispatch, Aug. 26, 1959 - MB
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, March 18, 2023, 09:50:35 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Setto Postoian (M) from Detroit, Michigan USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1960 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3
"Mark 3" Owned by Setto Postoian from Detroit, Michigan USA Crew Chief: Setto Postoian
'59 Dragster by Setto Postoian | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 8.210 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 183.28 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
Entry's 1960 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 82.48, MPH 56.68    Entry is 0.94694 times average ET and 1.01822 times average MPH
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
1960 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.962 ET, 204.54 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1960 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.670 ET, 180.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1960 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.378 ET, 166.41 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Real name Serrop Postoian. A crash in Detroit in July 1960 ended his driving career. The crash was thought to be caused by the Mark 3 dragster's new wire front wheels. We originally had times of 8.21/182.92 listed in 1959. That was way too quick for that year and probably too quick for 1960. We need confirmation of Setto's best times. Setto was the person who first called Don Garlits the Swamp Rat. The 'gofer' on Setto's team: Connie Kalitta.; At Detroit Dragway on May 22, he ran 9.72 at 182 mph. A month later, he ran 9.01 at 182.54 mph at Detroit before blowing his clutch. On July 3 at Detroit, he ran 9.04 at 183.28 mph. The next day in Detroit, he veered off the strip into a ditch, going 150 mph, destroying the car and breaking his left arm. That ended his racing days. Photo: George Klass Collection - MB
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, September 12, 2022, 07:44:36 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Dave Powers (M) from Dubuque, Iowa USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 335 ) 1967 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 5
"Powers & Riley/Wynn's Car Care Products" Owned by Powers & Riley from Dubuque, Iowa USA Crew Chief: Powers & Riley
'67 Dragster by R&B Automotive | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.328 at Quad City Drag Strip, Cordova, IL/Aug. 25, 1967         1/4 Mile MPH: 211.00 at UDRA Martin MI 7/02/67
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
Entry's 1967 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 46.84, MPH 44.59    Entry is 1.00521 times average ET and 0.99173 times average MPH
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
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: On July 2, "Powers & Riley" were at Martin, Michigan, for a UDRA race. Dave qualified second with a 7.60/211.00 (Top Speed) behind Bob Stewart's 7.49/182. In the semifinal, his 7.72/185.94 advanced. He faced Stewart in the final, where his 7.75/178.57 got the victory over Bob's wheelie-prone 8.21/150.; Photo: "Drag Racing Hero's: Dragsters" website - MB | The Quad City run was described in a newspaper story as 6.328/197. That would have been the quickest car of the year by four-tenths. We are listing it as 7.328 and assuming a typo. That time aligns with the speed and Don's previous runs. - BP
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, March 18, 2023, 07:50:33 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Don Prudhomme (M) from Van Nuys, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 712 ) 1961 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7
"Zeuschel-Prudhomme-Fuller" Owned by Zeuschel, Prudhomme, Fuller from Van Nuys, California USA Crew Chief: Dave Zeuschel
'61 Dragster by Kent Fuller | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 454 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 8.150 at Half Moon Bay Drag Strip, CA/Oct. 22, 1961         1/4 Mile MPH: 189.46 at Half Moon Bay Drag Strip, CA/Oct. 22, 1961
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
Entry's 1961 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 79.22, MPH 67.34    Entry is 0.95545 times average ET and 1.04414 times average MPH
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
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: Iron Chrysler. Won Drag News Invitational at Fontana.; Photo: "Early Drag Racing Photos," The H.A.M.B., jalopyjournal.com - MB
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, March 18, 2023, 02:18:17 AM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Don Prudhomme (M) from Granada Hills, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 38) 1968 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7
"Shelby Super Snake" Owned by Lou Baney from Saugus, California USA Crew Chief: Ed Pink
'66 Dragster by Don Long | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 427 Ford SOHC with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 6.889 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/01/68         1/4 Mile MPH: 230.00 at Long Island NY 6/09/68
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
Entry's 1968 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 62.67, MPH 82.39    Entry is 0.97647 times average ET and 1.05042 times average MPH
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
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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Notes: The Shelby Super Snake dragster was a deal in 1968. Shelby sponsored the Prudhomme-driven Baney Special. Don Prudhomme and Lou Baney entered into '68 with hopes to run as well as they had in '67. Ed Pink continued to build the SOHC engines for the team, and Carroll Shelby stepped up with sponsorship. Things started out OK for the team when they went to Carlsbad on January 14 for a best two out of three match against Don Garlits. Prudhomme won the first race with a holeshot 7.01/223.86 over Garlits, who lost a rod on the run and ran 6.95/209. Garlits was done for the day as the damage was too much to repair. Tom McEwen was the backup car for the match, but he too had broken earlier, so the "Snake" soloed to a tire-smoking 7.21/226.70 to win the match. A week later (January 21), he was at Beeline in Arizona for the AHRA Winternationals. Traction was not at its best, as Don qualified #10 with a 7.43. He ran a 7.56/210.28 in the first round to beat Bob Mayer's quicker 7.44/192. He beat Don Cook in round two and had an easy win in round three (32 car field). Chuck Kurzawa fouled against him in the "Ramchargers" car in the semifinals. This put him into the final against Pete Robinson, but Robinson had broken. So Prudhomme got to single for the win. Prudhomme and Baney had a big decision to make as M&H offered contingency money to racers winning using their tires. Baney was a Goodyear supporter, so the team elected to remain on the Goodyears in the final. Don ran 7.25/221.12 for the victory. At the NHRA Winternationals at Pomona, he qualified #20 in the 32-car show with a 7.19/187.50. In the first round, he picked up to 7.04/222.76 to beat Dave Powers 7.15/214. In the second round, he advanced when Hank Westmoreland fouled. The "Snake" made a rare mistake in round three when he was on his way to a win over Dwight Salisbury, but he pulled the 'chute early, and his 7.14/186.32 lost to Dwight's 7.19. At the Stardust Open at Las Vegas, Prudhomme qualified #10 in the sixteen-car field, but he lost to a holeshot by Tom Larkin in the first round. On March 3, the team was at OCIR for the PDA Championships. Don qualified with a 7.07, and he lasted until round two when the dragster pulled two wheelies off the line, and he shut off, losing to McEwen. He lost to McEwen at the next race as well. It was the Bakersfield March Meet, and Don ran 7.11 to qualify #18 in the 32-car field. A first-round 7.22/202.70 lost to Tom's 7.02/202. On April 6, Don was at Irwindale for a sixteen-car show. In the opening round, both he and his opponent, Joe Lee, had problems and shut off. Lee won their coasting contest. He faced James Warren for a best-of-three match on May 11 at OCIR. The team of Barney and Prudhomme had been undefeated in OCIR's "King of the hill" competition since Nov.18th,'67. They debuted a new Don Long-built car here for their match against Warren. In their first race, James scored first with his 7.16/221 beating the "Snake's" 7.29/222.76. Don came back to even the score with a 7.24/218.44 to beat Warren's tire-smoking 7.74/177. In the deciding race, Prudhomme smoked the tires to a 7.33/176.47 lost to James' winning 7.11/229. Prudhomme made his first Eastern Appearance of the season on June 1 at Maple Grove for a match race against Ron Rivero. It was not a good day for the Ford-powered car as it had problems and lost two straight. Rivero had held the track record at 7.12 coming into this race. In their first match-up, Don's 7.67/153.84 lost to Ron's 7.50/204. In the second race, an ailing 8.02/134.55 lost to the "K&G" fueler's 7.45/193. Prudhomme had lost the match but attempted to come out and make one more run to try and break the track record. He ran a decent 7.30 at only 176.12, but it was nowhere near the record. A couple of days later (June 3), he was at Capitol for another best-of-three match. This time he faced "Big Daddy" Don Garlits. Once again, the SOHC-powered car came out on the losing end. Garlits set a 6.96 track record at 221 while beating Prudhomme's 7.19/185.94 in their first race, and Garlits won two straight with a 6.97/225 in their second race that covered the "Snake's" shut off 9.36/108.56. The car performed much better at New York National on June 9 for the Smokers Meet. Only two cars topped 230 here; one was Prudhomme's, and the other was the "Ramchargers." Don reached the final against Mike Snively in the "Hawaiian." Mike got the win with his 6.92/227, beating Don's 6.98/198.22. There was disappointment in their camp when the team failed to qualify at Englishtown for the NHRA Springnationals. Don had won this race the season before it was held at Bristol. The team even took off their Goodyear rubber and attempted M&H's for a final do-or-die attempt to make the field. After that series of disappointing runs, Don was sure happy to be back in victory lane at OCIR on July 6 for its Nitro Championships. It was a sixteen-car show, and Don's 7.26/217.38 qualified #5 (there were no sixes run as Low ET was a 7.05). An opening round 7.57/197.36 beat Bob Mayer's 7.68/205, and in round two, his 7.17/220.58 beat Kelly Brown's 7.45/185 in the "Dean Engineering" car. Another 7.17 at 219.44 in the semifinals beat Tom Toler's 7.58/203 and moved him into the final against Jim Dunn, who had just set Low ET with his semifinal win. But Dunn shut off with problems in the final, and the "Snake" ran 7.22/220.58 for the win. He was also awarded the Mike Sorokin Memorial award at this event. It was an award that was given by and voted by his peers. A week later (July 12), the "Snake" was at Carlsbad for the third NHRA Division Seven race. His 7.22/212.26 lost to eventual winner Gerry Glenn's 7.18/221 in the opening round of eliminations. Things didn't go very well at the PDA Championships held at Lions on July 20. There, a 6.99/223.88 qualified #12 in the sixteen-car field, and in the first round, a fuel pump drive broke, giving his opponent, Chris Karamesines, a solo into round two.; Photo: "Drag Racing Hero's: Dragsters" website - MB
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, March 18, 2023, 07:51:07 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.

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