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Tom Schiltz Dick Bourgeois (M) from Los Angeles, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 706 ) 1973 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Doug's Headers" Owned by Doug Thorley from Los Angeles, California USA Crew Chief: Doug Thorley
'72 Chevrolet Vega by Romeo Palamides | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 427 Chevrolet by Doug Thorley with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.720 at Epping NH 9/16/73         1/4 Mile MPH: 205.01 at Atco NJ 9/73
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1973 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 44.90, MPH 17.36    Entry is 1.00780 times average ET and 0.95353 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: 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: The Doug's Headers team was true to the Chevy engine for much longer than most. Most of the "loyal" Chevy campaigners had switched to Hemi's long before he would. "Jungle Jim" Liberman switched before the '69 season ended, and both Bruce Larson and Kelly Chadwick jumped into Pro Stock racing rather than install a Hemi in their cars. Bourgeois was at Atlanta in June for a sixteen-car show, but an off-pace 7.79 lost to Paul Smith's 7.78. Dick had a really good outing for a Chevy-powered car on September 16 at the New England Funny Car Nationals. It was a 32 car show, and Dick advanced past the first round over a blower popping Kosty Ivanof. In round two, he ran a 6.72/204 to beat Fred Goeske, who broke at half-track. In the third round, a 7.20/184 beat Bob Mayer. Bourgeois then lost to Lew Arrington, but the "Brutus" Mustang went up in flames at the 1,000 feet mark. Lew could not return for the final, so Dick was reinstated and ran the Tom Prock driven "Custom Body" Challenger in the final. Prock took the win with a 6.51/201 over the Vega's 7.16/179. By late '73, it was pretty much impossible to compete against the Hemis with the Chevy motor. But the "Doug's Headers" car stayed with the "Rat" motor.
Submitted by Mike Gagnon, Last updated on Saturday, July 9, 2022, 02:34:14 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Dick Bourgeois (M) from Los Angeles, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 706 ) 1975 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Doug's Headers" Owned by Dick Bourgeois from Los Angeles, California USA Crew Chief: Dick Bourgeois
'74 Chevrolet Vega by Romeo Palamides | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.510 at Irwindale CA 1975         1/4 Mile MPH: 230.00 at Irwindale CA 1975
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 1975 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 55.90, MPH 77.11    Entry is 0.98936 times average ET and 1.06314 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
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: Dick was at OCIR in August for its Anniversary Race. While he didn't win or even make it into the finals, he set Top Speed at 226.13. He ran his best time of the year at Irwindale, at 6.51/230, but he also ran 6.51/237 (?) at U.S. 30 Gary, Indiana. He also hit a best of 6.52/228 at OCIR. He also ran 229.00 at Irwindale in August. Times and information from National Dragster, 6/27/75.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Monday, March 4, 2024, 12:46:44 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Mike Ditty Wilfred Boutilier (M) from Atlanta, Georgia USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 238 ) 1977 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 2
"Wild Wilfred" Owned by Wilfred Boutilier from Atlanta, Georgia USA Crew Chief: Wilfred Boutilier
'76 Ford Mustang II by Ken Cox | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Donovan Hemi by Dale Armstrong with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.160 at IHRA Darlington SC 3/20/77         1/4 Mile MPH: 194.00 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 1977 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.98, MPH 00.95    Entry is 1.10494 times average ET and 0.88166 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
1977 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.964 ET, 247.93 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1977 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.480 ET, 220.04 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1977 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.996 ET, 203.81 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Entered AA/FC class at IHRA Bristol race in June 1977. Said to run 25% Nitro. Confirmed home address was Atlanta in 1977.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Thursday, December 30, 2021, 10:39:55 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Mike Ditty Steve Bovan (M) from Pasadena, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1967 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: S/XS, Div: 7
"Blair's Speed Shop" Owned by Don Blair from Huntington Beach, California USA Crew Chief: Don Blair
'67 Chevrolet Camaro by Mike Hoag | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 427 Chevrolet by Steve Bovan with automatic transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.150 at 1967         1/4 Mile MPH: 180.10 at 1967
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1967 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 64.36, MPH 61.91    Entry is 0.97372 times average ET and 1.03661 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
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Notes: Bovan's new Camaro was based on a 128" Mike Hoag-built chassis. It used a Pontiac rear with 3.90 gears. A Torqueflite trans transferred the power back from the 427 Chevy. The engine used a Crankshaft Company Crank with stock cubic inches.ForgeTrue pistons sat on M/T rods. Mondello did the heads, and an Isky cam was used. The top of the engine featured a Don Hampton-built GMC 6/71 blower that was overdriven 24% and was fed via an Enderle injection. Cragar supplied the blower drive. On March 19, Steven qualified #1 for an eight-car field at Carlsbad. Fifteen cars were attempting to make the show, and his 8.46/172 got him the pole. In the opening round of eliminations, he lost to "Jungle Jim" Liberman. Steve was at Cecil County on June 17 for a best of three match against Paula Murphy. Paula won their first race with an 8.86/160, but Steve came back to win the next two and the match. In their second race, his 8.90/157.61 beat the Mustang's 9.08/139. Bovan cut a great light in the deciding race, and his 8.96/157 held on to win over Murphy's quicker 8.91. - RH | Also ran 9.05 at 175.78 at OCIR Mfg. Meet on 11/25/67. - Danny White | Bovan's Camaro was painted red on the passenger side and blue on the driver's side, with a wide swath of white down the middle, making for somewhat confusing profile photos. He was featured in the 9/67 issue of Popular Hot Rodding. - RT | Bovan's '67 bests were 8.15/180.10. - BP
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, March 20, 2022, 09:31:27 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Mike Ditty Steve Bovan (M) from San Gabriel, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1968 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: S/XS, Div: 7
"Blair's Speed Shop" Owned by Don Blair from Huntington Beach, California USA Crew Chief: Don Blair
'67 Chevrolet Camaro by Mike Hoag | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Keith Black Hemi (iron) by Barry McGowen with automatic transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.630 at Irwindale CA 7/03/68         1/4 Mile MPH: 194.38 at Irwindale CA 7/03/68
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 74.40, MPH 74.13    Entry is 0.96096 times average ET and 1.05618 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: 7.305 ET, 205.46 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.940 ET, 155.17 MPH   
1968 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.940 ET, 184.04 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.080 ET, 147.54 MPH
1968 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.575 ET, 170.41 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.410 ET, 138.54 MPH
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Notes: Bovan's Camaro was painted red on the passenger side and blue on the driver's side, with a wide swath of white down the middle, making for somewhat confusing profile photos. - RT | Steve started the season with a Chevy motor (see the other 1968 entry), but he jumped behind the wheel of Nelson Carter's Charger for a while. It was only for a short time as Dave Beebe later took over. But Steve really noticed the power difference between his Chevy and the Keith Black Hemi the Charger ran. Soon after, the Chevy was gone from the Camaro, and a Hemi resided in its place. On June 22, he showed up at OCIR with Barry McGowen's Keith Black Hemi neatly tucked into the Camaro's chassis. Bovan was there for the Funny Car vs. Fuel Altereds race. He beat Sush Matsubara and Randy Bradford in the first two rounds with a best of 8.03/184.80. Due to breakage, he lined up against Charlie Allen in the third round. Steve fouled, but he still proved the power of his new Hemi as he set Top Speed of the day with an 8.03/187.10. He was at Lions on June 29 with the now Hemi-powered car. Larry Fullerton's "Trojan Horse" Mustang broke in the first round, so Bovan soloed at 8.29/184.74. In the semifinal, he had transmission issues and lost to eventual winner Wendell Shipman. The following week (July 3), he was at Irwindale for an eight-car show. He fouled against Charlie Allen in the opening round, but he came back out for a couple of consolation races. In one of the races, his 8.25/185.58 beat Ray Alley who broke, and in his other consolation race, he shut off against Gene Modlin in Gene Conway's Firebird. He also ran a best of three best against the "Freight Train" driven by Bob Muravez at this race. In their first race, the Camaro blew its transmission. After Steve replaced it, Steve ran a great 7.63/194.38 beat he lost to Bob's 7.69/196. | Steve ran 8.28/187.10 at OCIR Funny Car Meet in late 1968 (Cars Magazine, January 1969). - Danny White
Submitted by Gena White, Last updated on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, 01:17:37 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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© Tom West, Replicas West Steve Bovan (M) from San Gabriel, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 777 ) 1968 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: S/XS, Div: 4
"Imperial Kustoms" Owned by Nelson Carter from Pawhuska, Oklahoma USA Crew Chief: Nelson Carter
'68 Dodge Charger by Logghe Stamping Co. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi by Keith Black with automatic transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.670 at Irwindale CA 1968         1/4 Mile MPH: 195.65 at Orange County CA 1968
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 71.26, MPH 77.10    Entry is 0.96599 times average ET and 1.06308 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: 7.305 ET, 205.46 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.940 ET, 155.17 MPH   
1968 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.940 ET, 184.04 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.080 ET, 147.54 MPH
1968 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.575 ET, 170.41 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.410 ET, 138.54 MPH
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Notes: AKA the Super Chief. This is Steve Bovan at OCIR in 1968. The car ran mainly on the West Coast in 1968. The fans loved the car as the Keith Black hemi always ran great. Nelson held a contest asking the fans to name the car. They came up with "Super Chief" for his Indian (Native American) heritage. The 7.68 was run at OCIR. - Danny White | Steve started driving the car in early April. He raced Nelson's car at Carlsbad on April 7 for an eight-car show where he made it into the semifinals before Jack Chrisman's 8.06/182 beat him. On April 13, he was at OCIR, where 20 cars ran the first-round, and the lowest eight ETs advanced into round two. Bovan had no problem advancing as his 7.81/195.64 was Low ET and Top Speed of the meet. In round two, however, the big Charger broke, giving Dick Loehr a free ride into the semifinals. He was back at OCIR on May 4 for its 1968 1/2 Funny Car Team Championships, but he failed to reach the finals. Another event at OCIR that he participated in was the Fuel Altered vs. Funny Cars race on May 18. Steve won all three of his races and set a 7.68 track record. He first beat a fouling Leon Fitzgerald with a 7.76/193.96. Then a 7.85/194.38 beat Willie Borsch's 8.17/187. Then he set his track record with a speed of 195.64 while beating Gary Reed's 8.06/195 in his last race. - RH | Four-page feature in 2/69 Super Stock and FX magazine. - RT
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, 09:19:53 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Mike Ditty Steve Bovan (M) from San Gabriel, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 777 ) 1969 - Category: FUELFC, Type: CN, Class: Match Race, Div: 7
"Blair's Speed Shop" Owned by Don Blair from Huntington Beach, California USA Crew Chief: Don Blair
'67 Chevrolet Camaro by Mike Hoag | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol 500 Chevrolet by Steve Bovan with automatic transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.820 at Long Beach CA 3/22/69         1/4 Mile MPH: 185.18 at Riverside CA 3/16/69
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 1969 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 38.80, MPH 27.45    Entry is 1.02089 times average ET and 0.96147 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
1969 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.960 ET, 215.31 MPH    1000 Ft. 6.340 ET, 175.45 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.940 ET, 173.00 MPH   
1969 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.660 ET, 192.60 MPH 1000 Ft. 6.657 ET, 166.68 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.080 ET, 151.80 MPH
1969 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.360 ET, 176.47 MPH 1000 Ft. 7.077 ET, 156.79 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.410 ET, 142.54 MPH
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Notes: Running 100% Alky. - Danny White | This built-in-late '66 funny car wars survivor was getting a little long-in-the-tooth by the time the Class of '69 rolled in. - RT | Bovan started the '69 season on a sour note when he failed to qualify at the Irwindale New Year's Day Championships. Steve ran an 8.15 in a failed attempt to qualify on February 9 at the second OCIR All-Pro race. The following week (February 16) he lost to Danny Ongais in the first round, at the Stardust Open at Las Vegas. Another first-round loss followed, this time to Jim Liberman at an eight-car show at Lions on February 22 where Jim's 7.72/184 beat Bovan's 8.30/172.41. On March 16, an 8.10 qualified #12 at the HRM Championships. He ran an 8.12/185.18 in the first round, to advance when Don Schumacher lost fire. Mike Van Sant's 8.04/187 beat his 8.06/179.64 in the second round. He ran well at an eight-car show at Lions on March 22 with a 7.82 qualifying #3. An 8.14/172.08 beat Leroy Hales' 9.35/129 in the New Breed, but he hurt the bottom end of his Chevy motor forcing him to withdraw from competition and reinstating Hales. On April 19, Lions held an eight-car show. Steve qualified #5 with a 7.71, but in the first round, while staging, he had a valve cover leaking oil onto the headers. The car caught fire, but it was quickly extinguished. He raced at Irwindale for a sixteen-car show on April 26, running a first-round 7.88/180 over Ed Carter in the first round. But in round two both he and Ed Lenarth had problems and Ed's 8.26/177 beat Bovan's 8.93/175.09. By May 3, the Camaro was running a Hemi.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, August 22, 2021, 12:31:08 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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© Tom West, Replicas West Steve Bovan (M) from San Gabriel, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 777 ) 1970 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Mister T" Owned by Don Blair from Pasadena, California USA Crew Chief: Steve Bovan & Ralph Jackson
'69 Chevrolet Camaro by Mike Hoag | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi by Keith Black with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.743 at NHRA Pomona CA 1/31/70         1/4 Mile MPH: 191.48 at NHRA Pomona CA 1/31/70
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
Entry's 1970 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 25.10, MPH 28.81    Entry is 1.04635 times average ET and 0.96386 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
1970 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.725 ET, 218.44 MPH    1000 Ft. 5.890 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.520 ET, 173.00 MPH   
1970 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.400 ET, 198.66 MPH 1000 Ft. 6.210 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.010 ET, 154.00 MPH
1970 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.075 ET, 182.05 MPH 1000 Ft. 6.630 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.410 ET, 142.54 MPH
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Notes: At Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, Steve qualified on the "bump spot" of the sixteen-car field with a 7.743/191.48. That was pretty impressive, considering the cars that had failed to qualify included Don Prudhomme, Don Schumacher, Leroy Goldstein, Pat Minick, and others. He lost to Leonard Hughes in the first round. On March 14, he was at OCIR for an eight-car show. He advanced past the first round with a 7.95/185.56, but he blew an engine in the semifinals and lost to eventual winner Danny Ongais in Mickey Thompson's Mustang. He had more engine woes at the final OCIR All-Pro event on March 28. He lost one engine in qualifying for the sixteen-car field and another in the first round while losing to Bob Pickett. By '70, things started to take a turn for the worse for the talented driver. He lived in Newport Beach, California, and his winnings were light compared to his expenses. The rumors started to go around about some sketchy dealings. Bob was a DNQ at the Ontario World Finals (times not reported). He also ran 7.89 at Deer Park.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, March 19, 2022, 12:05:08 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Steve Bovan (M) from Costa Mesa, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 777 ) 1971 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Steve Bovan" Owned by Steve Bovan from Cosa Mesa, California USA Crew Chief: Steve Bovan
'70 Chevrolet Camaro by Hoag/Blair's Speed Shop | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi by Steve Bovan 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
Entry's 1971 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
1971 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.480 ET, 227.27 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.520 ET, 173.00 MPH   
1971 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.980 ET, 208.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.780 ET, 161.29 MPH
1971 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.480 ET, 194.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.110 ET, 150.87 MPH
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Notes: The last of Bovan's cars. The car ran occasionally from 1970 to 1972. Steve did drive for others from 1973 to 1976. Best of everything in the car resulted in decent times (low 7s and 200 plus). Steve moved to Costa Mesa in '71 and sold his old Camaro. He didn't race as much as he took jobs at a VW repair shop and, later, at a car customizing joint. He started to fall on much harder times as he was convicted for selling 1,200 lbs of marijuana. Things went downhill from there. Bovan fell on bad times with a bad group of people in the late 70s, which resulted in his demise.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, March 19, 2022, 12:12:41 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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© Tom West Dave Bowman (M) from Yorba Linda, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 763 ) 1973 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"California Stud" Owned by Dave Bowman from Yorba Linda, California USA Crew Chief: Dave Bowman
'72 Chevrolet Vega Panel by Pete Bagnard | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 450 Chrysler Hemi by Dave Bowman with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.905 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 207.85 at PDA Orange County CA 7/22/73
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1973 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 26.77, MPH 26.64    Entry is 1.03554 times average ET and 0.96674 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: 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: Former Gas Ronda 70 Mustang, significantly modified with driver moved forward and engine aft. The car ran high sixes when all went right, which was rare. - Bill Duke | Dave was at OCIR on May 26 for the Hang Ten Funny Car 500 race. It was a sixteen-car show and his 7.15 qualified #15. He faced Gordon Swearingen in the first round, and Bowman's reverser failed after his burnout. So Gordon got to make a solo into round two with the "Sopwith Camel." Bowman raced in the OCIR Lions Championships in June. He qualified #6 in the eight-car field with a 7.24, but another 7.24/204.08 in the opening round lost to Joe Lee's 6.99/197. Dave was runner-up at the PDA Championships at OCIR on July 22. It was a sixteen-car show, and Bowman got a single in the first round. In the second round, he lost to Bobby Rowe's 7.13/196 in the "Mr. Ed" car with a 7.59/163.93. He got back into the show on the "break rule" when Lee's car failed to fire in the semifinal. So once again, Rowe raced Bowman, but this time the Vega won with a 7.20/207.85 over Rowe's 7.30/213. Dave tried hard in the final, but his 7.16/191.89 lost to Danny Ongais' 6.77/217.
Submitted by Bill Duke, Last updated on Saturday, November 6, 2021, 02:07:48 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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© Todd Wingerter, Tom Kasch Collection Stan Bowman (M) from Canton, Ohio USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 316 ) 1973 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Flying Dutchman" Owned by Mike Fleischer & Stan Bowman from Canton, Ohio USA Crew Chief: Stan Bowman
'71 Chevrolet Vega by Sikora Bros. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 417 Donovan Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.840 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/01/73         1/4 Mile MPH: 215.31 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/01/73
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1973 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 33.14, MPH 50.75    Entry is 1.02579 times average ET and 1.00144 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: 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: Stan was at Irwindale's Grand Premiere race in January. He qualified #14 in the sixteen-car field, and in the opening round of eliminations, he got crossed up against eventual winner Jim Dunn. He was at Irwindale on April 21 for the Coca-Cola Funny Car Championships, where he lost to Sush Matsubara in the first round. A week later, Bowman was at Indianapolis for the NHRA Division Three opener. Not sure if he ran two Vegas this season, but ND reported that he was competing in one of his first races with his "new" car. Only five cars showed at Indianapolis, and Stan qualified #3. Jackie Price failed to show in the first round, and Bowman advanced with an 8.63. In the semifinals, he lost to Dale Emery's 6.54 in the "Jeg's" Camaro. Stan was the first alternate at NHRA Sanair but got into the show. He lost in round one, to Paul Radici, 6.95/213 to 7.337/209.30. Stan was among 36 non-qualifiers at NHRA Indy with a 6.84/215.31. That was his last national event of the year.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, July 9, 2022, 10:08:55 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Thomas Nagy Stan Bowman (M) from Canton, Ohio USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 316 ) 1974 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Flying Dutchman" Owned by Mike Fleischer & Stan Bowman from Canton, Ohio USA Crew Chief: Stan Bowman
'74 Chevrolet Vega by Sikora Bros. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 417 Donovan Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.926 at NHRA Columbus OH 6/08/74         1/4 Mile MPH: 204.08 at NHRA Columbus OH 6/08/74
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1974 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 19.99, MPH 13.23    Entry is 1.05258 times average ET and 0.94333 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
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: One of the few fuel cars still running Firestone slicks by mid-70s. Stan was the runner-up to John Schumacher at the second NHRA Division 3 race at National Trail in May. In June, he was back at National Trail for the NHRA Springnationals, but he was the fourth alternate with a 6.926/204.08. Stan also attempted to qualify at NHRA Indy but was 17th alternate at 7.02/157.34. Photo from the 1974 NHRA Springnationals, National Trail Raceway, Columbus, Ohio.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, July 9, 2022, 10:13:21 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Stan Bowman (M) from Canton, Ohio USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 316 ) 1975 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Flying Dutchman" Owned by Mike Fleischer & Stan Bowman from Canton, Ohio USA Crew Chief: Stan Bowman
'75 Chevrolet Vega by Sikora Bros. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 417 Donovan Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.244 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 8/31/75         1/4 Mile MPH: 226.13 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
Entry's 1975 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 78.32, MPH 69.43    Entry is 0.94894 times average ET and 1.04525 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
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: Stan ran well at the IHRA Nationals at Dragway 42 in August. He qualified #2 in the sixteen-car field with a 6.60/221.13. An improved 6.52/212.76 beat a tire-smoking Ron O'Donnell, and in round two, his 6.36/220.58 took out Kenny Safford's 6.58/214 in the "Mr. Norm" car. He lost in the semifinals when his 6.61/200.44 fell to Denny Savage's 6.42/222 in the "Chi-Town Hustler." After such a good showing, it was surprising to see Bowman DNQ a week later (August 24) at the PHR Championships at Martin, Mich. His best of 6.63 failed to make the eight-car show. He rebounded nicely by qualifying #4 at Indy for the NHRA US Nationals with a 6.244/226.13 (behind only Beadle, Prudhomme, and McCulloch). Unfortunately, he lost to Bob Pickett with this huge wheelstand in the first round, 6.43/229 to 12.83/70.20. That was the team's only NHRA national event this year.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, July 9, 2022, 10:16:36 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Tom Schiltz Stan Bowman (M) from Canton, Ohio USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 316 ) 1976 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Flying Dutchman" Owned by Mike Fleischer & Stan Bowman from Canton, Ohio USA Crew Chief: Stan Bowman
'75 Chevrolet Vega by Sikora Bros. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 417 Donovan Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.269 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/05/76         1/4 Mile MPH: 223.88 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/11/76
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1976 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 73.52, MPH 58.93    Entry is 0.95856 times average ET and 1.01745 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
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: Stan Bowman really ran well in '76. He qualified #14 at the NHRA Gatornationals at 6.539/223.88 but smoked the tires in the opening round and lost to Johnny White, 6.84/200 to 11.65/73. He won the NHRA Division 1 race at Cayuga, where his final round 6.69/191.89 beat George Johnson, who smoked the tires to a 7.78/201 runner-up effort. Earlier, he set Low ET with his 6.60/191.89 run in the semifinals. Stan qualified #1 at the Beech Bend Divisional race with a 6.30 before beating John Austin's 6.51/199 in the final with a 6.357/205.47. He qualified on the "bump" at Indy with a 6.269/223.32, but in the first round, a 6.448/205.94 lost to Tom Prock's 6.24/223. Still, just qualifying at the US Nationals was a big deal as 40 cars attempted to make the show.
Submitted by Mike Gagnon, Last updated on Saturday, July 9, 2022, 10:20:08 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Tom Schiltz Stan Bowman (M) from Canton, Ohio USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 316 / 31) 1977 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Flying Dutchman" Owned by Stan Bowman from Canton, Ohio USA Crew Chief: Stan Bowman
'77 Chevrolet Camaro by Sikora Bros. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 417 Donovan Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.210 at NHRA D3 Cincinnati OH 5/77         1/4 Mile MPH: 230.17 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/04/77
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
Entry's 1977 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 76.16, MPH 68.16    Entry is 0.95833 times average ET and 1.04604 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
1977 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.964 ET, 247.93 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1977 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.480 ET, 220.04 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1977 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.996 ET, 203.81 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Stan was at Edgewater in May for the NHRA Division 3 race. He set Low ET in qualifying #1 with a 6.21/211.76 but got crossed up in the opening round and lost to Chuck Finders. At the NHRA Springnationals, his 6.37/225.00 qualified #14, and he repeated the number in the first round but lost to John Lombardo's 6.27. He was at West Salem's Dragway 42 at the end of July for the AHRA Grandnationals. His 6.46/222.77 qualified #5. That set up a first-round meeting with low qualifier Tom Hoover. Graham got crossed up in their race and shut off to 11.73/89.91 while eventual winner, Hoover, ran 6.45/221 to advance. Early in August, he faced Gary Bolger driving the "Golddigger" in a best of three match race at Tri-City. The race didn't go three rounds as Stan won two straight with times of 6.48/219 and 6.60/215. He was at Martin, Michigan, shortly after for the PHR Championships. The first round was a qualifying round, and his 6.48 over Kenny Safford made the eight-car field. In the first round, he lost to Hoover again. Stan ran 6.35/229.59 in winning Beech Bend WCS over Billy Meyer in Al Bergler's car. He was the fifth alternate at NHRA Indy at 6.306/230.17. That was his last NHRA national event of the year. | Competitive with steel, '58 heads. - Joe Moore
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, July 16, 2022, 01:23:33 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Don Eckert Stan Bowman (M) from Canton, Ohio USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 316 ) 1979 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Ohio State Patrol" Owned by Stan Bowman from Canton, Ohio USA Crew Chief: Stan Bowman
'77 Chevrolet Camaro by Sikora Bros. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 417 Donovan Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.250 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/02/79         1/4 Mile MPH: 232.55 at West Salem OH 1979
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 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 69.54, MPH 71.30    Entry is 0.97050 times average ET and 1.05164 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
1979 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.954 ET, 247.93 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.820 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: 3.920 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: 4.250 ET, 177.09 MPH
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Notes: Stan attempted to qualify at the NHRA Gatornationals, but he was the second alternate with a best of 6.480 (speed unknown). He ran 6.41/232.55 at Dragway 42 this year. Stan was the tenth alternate at NHRA Indy at 6.250/217.39. That was his last NHRA national event of the year.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, July 9, 2022, 09:58:40 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Michael Beach Stan Bowman (M) from Canton, Ohio USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 316 ) 1980 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Ohio State Patrol" Owned by Stan Bowman from Canton, Ohio USA Crew Chief: Stan Bowman
'77 Chevrolet Camaro by Sikora Bros. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 417 Donovan Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.300 at PHR Martin MI 8/80         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
Entry's 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 49.02, MPH 30.40    Entry is 1.00159 times average ET and 0.97055 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
1980 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.855 ET, 247.93 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.820 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: 3.920 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: 4.250 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Stan was at Dragway 42 for the AHRA Grandnationals in July. He qualified on the "bump" for the eight-car show with a 6.51, but in the opening round, lost to Len Imbrogno. At the PHR Championships at Martin, Michigan, his 6.30/205.47 qualified #6, but he got out of shape and shut off in the first round, against Gary Burgin. Gary did not run any NHRA national events this year. Michael Beach photo from Martin, MI, 1980.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, July 9, 2022, 10:27:25 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Photog Web 		Dick Brannan (M) from Madison Heights, Michigan USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1966 - Category: AFUELFC, Type: FN, Class: A/XS, Div: 3
"Bob Ford" Owned by Dick Brannan from Madison Heights, Michigan USA Crew Chief: Dick Brannan
'66 Ford Mustang by Factory - Dearborn Steel Tubing | Powered by Injected Nitro 427 Ford SOHC with automatic transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 9.190 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 149.00 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 1966 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 64.80, MPH 53.51    Entry is 0.96130 times average ET and 1.01305 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: 8.310 ET, 174.41 MPH    1000 Ft. 7.590 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.900 ET, 136.20 MPH   
1966 Average: 1/4 Mile: 9.560 ET, 147.08 MPH 1000 Ft. 7.970 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.295 ET, 111.00 MPH
1966 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 10.810 ET, 130.07 MPH 1000 Ft. 8.389 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.690 ET, 104.45 MPH
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Notes: Dick's Mustang was one of the toughest of the Ford brigade in early '66. He won the fuel Funny Car class at Irwindale for the AHRA Winternationals. He beat Wayne Darnaby in the final with a 9.21/139.75. Brannan beat Bob Harrop in a best two-out-of-three match at Lakeland in March. He won all three races with times of 9.29, 9.27, and a shut off 10.61 when Harrop fouled. Dick retired from racing Funny cars after Les Richey's accident on May 1. He was a good friend as well as a teammate to Les who lost his life at Fontana. - RH
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, February 26, 2018, 10:11:14 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Mike Ditty Junior Brogdon (M) from Northridge, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1968 - Category: AFUELFC, Type: FN, Class: Match Race, Div: 7
"Phony Pony" Owned by Junior Brogdon from Northridge, California USA Crew Chief: Junior Brogdon
'66 Ford Mustang by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Injected Nitro 327 Ford with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 8.300 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 152.00 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 68.42, MPH 12.27    Entry is 0.96737 times average ET and 0.93735 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: 7.820 ET, 202.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.480 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1968 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.580 ET, 162.16 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.754 ET, 0.00 MPH
1968 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.340 ET, 148.96 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.084 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Injected fuel 289 Ford on a 130" dragster chassis. Car not likely run in 1966, but was being built. | Car was run through 1969. Source is March 1969 American Rodder magazine. Hard to say just when he quit running this car.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, October 9, 2016, 04:37:12 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Jim White Cliff Brown (M) from Lockport, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 366 ) 1972 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Chicago Kid" Owned by Cliff Brown from Lockport, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Mike Beard
'71 Ford Mustang by Romeo Palamides | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi by Ken Hirata with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 6.850 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 210.00 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1972 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 44.02, MPH 35.73    Entry is 1.00899 times average ET and 0.98003 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
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: 6.789 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: 7.289 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: Cliff's Mustang used a 120" Romeo Palamides chassis. It used a Halibrand quick-change rear end with 4.52 gears. He switched to a high-gear-only setup from the Lenco 2-speed he had used previously. He still used a Lenco reverser. The body was from Fiberglass Ltd. The Stock Stroke Hemi used MT rods and 5.5:1 pistons. A Howard's cam was also used. Up top, the GMC 6/71 was reworked by Gary Dyer and was overdriven by 33%. Cragar supplied the intake manifold and blower drive. The engine was fed by Enderle injection. Mike Beard served as the crew chief. According to features from various car magazines at the time, Brown was said to have run some 6.8s at 210 with the car. Cliff ran a confirmed 7.22 at Miami.
Submitted by Mike Gagnon, Last updated on Sunday, November 19, 2023, 11:50:11 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.

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