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Charles Milikin Jr. Don Nicholson (M) from Atlanta, Georgia USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1965 - Category: AFUELFC, Type: FN, Class: Match Race, Div: 2
"Comet Cyclone" Owned by Don Nicholson from Atlanta, Georgia USA Crew Chief: Earl Wade
'65 Mercury Comet by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Injected Nitro 427 Ford SOHC by Earl Wade with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 9.120 at Tampa FL 1965         1/4 Mile MPH: 150.50 at Crofton MD 1965
1000 FT ET: 8.100 at Phenix City AL 1965    1000 FT MPH: 140.00 at Phenix City AL 1965
1/8 Mile ET: 6.280 at Sharon PA 1965    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 90.36, MPH 74.44    Entry is 0.91200 times average ET and 1.08633 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 100.0, MPH 100.0 Entry is 0.92045 times average ET and 1.05263 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 52.50, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.99683 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1965 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.910 ET, 163.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 8.100 ET, 140.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.900 ET, 116.93 MPH   
1965 Average: 1/4 Mile: 10.000 ET, 138.54 MPH 1000 Ft. 8.800 ET, 133.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.300 ET, 111.00 MPH
1965 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 11.090 ET, 124.92 MPH 1000 Ft. 9.500 ET, 123.20 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.700 ET, 104.37 MPH
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Notes: One of four factory '65 Comets equipped with the 427 Cammer. Others went to Arnie Beswick, Hayden Proffitt, and George DeLorean. It started with a stock wheelbase, but Nicholson eventually converted to AWB configuration to remain competitive with the funny "match race" Mopars. It started with gas but quickly progressed to fuel as the environment evolved from legal A/FX to "run whatcha brung" match races. Nicholson tried various induction systems during the season: two four-barrel Holleys, four two-barrel Webers, and finally Hilborn injection. Ran first unblown 150 at Capitol Raceway. This car was sold to Pete Gates in 1966. When Nicholson crashed his flip-top "Eliminator I" Comet later in the year, he temporarily borrowed the '65 car back from Gates. (Gates won the first Super Stock Nationals with this "obsolete" racecar.) Eventually, it was sold to Fred Gendian, who ran the car in 1967/68. | Don Nicholson had an amazing season in '64 with his 427 Comet. He won 71 out of 76 match races and was part of why Chrysler debuted its altered wheelbase funny cars in '65. Don ran almost the entire '65 season without the altered wheelbase, and he more than held his own against the Mopars. It wasn’t until late in the season that the Comet's wheelbase was altered. Sharon PA 1965 (9/24/65 Drag World) Phenix City AL 1965 (12/09/65 Drag News)
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, August 21, 2021, 08:49:14 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Charles Milikin Jr. Larry Broga (M) from Westboro, Massachusetts USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1964 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 1
"Larry Broga" Owned by Larry Broga from Westboro, Massachusetts USA Crew Chief: Larry Broga
Dragster by Lakewood Chassis Co. | Powered by Injected Nitro 482 Chrysler 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 1964 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
1964 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.501 ET, 208.33 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.900 ET, 142.85 MPH   
1964 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.050 ET, 191.08 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.195 ET, 139.00 MPH
1964 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.599 ET, 178.88 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.525 ET, 131.97 MPH
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Notes: Larry drove in AA/FD, A/FD, B/FD, Pro Comp and Pro Stock from 1964 until 1974.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Friday, August 21, 2015, 04:43:43 AM by Larry Broga. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Charles Milikin Jr. Sam Jones (M) from Washington, Indiana USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 212 ) 1965 - Category: GASSER, Type: SN, Class: C/GS, Div: 3
"Moody & Jones" Owned by Dale Moody & Sam Jones from Washington, Indiana USA Crew Chief: Dale Moody
'37 Chevrolet Coupe by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Gas 301 Chevrolet by SamJones with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 11.705 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 1965 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 25.43, MPH 00.00    Entry is 1.08682 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
1965 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.905 ET, 160.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 6.700 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1965 Average: 1/4 Mile: 10.770 ET, 133.72 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 8.520 ET, 0.00 MPH
1965 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 12.635 ET, 113.98 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 10.340 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Was C/GS class winner at Indy for three previous years ('62-'64).
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, December 20, 2012, 06:15:41 PM by Doug Dougherty.
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© Charles Milikin Jr. Bernie Regals (M) from Somerville, Massachusetts USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1965 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: B/FD, Div: 1
"A&B Automotive" Owned by Ade Knyff & Bernie Regals from Somerville, Massachusetts USA Crew Chief: Ade Knyff
Dragster by Logghe Stamping Co. | Powered by Injected Nitro 327 Chevrolet with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.840 at Hagerstown MD 1965         1/4 Mile MPH: 185.84 at San Fernando CA 3/21/65
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 54.22, MPH 17.76    Entry is 0.99241 times average ET and 0.94575 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: This was the last season that the little Chevy-powered cars stood a chance against the Chryslers. New tires had knocked the cars out of contention now that the Hemis could hook up. Slippery tracks gave the cars a bit of a chance. Regals in the "A&B Speed Shop" car held out well. The unblown car qualified well in some big shows. On March 14, he qualified for a sixteen-car show at Fontana with an 8.13. Unfortunately, the little Chevy failed to fire in the first round against Bob Downey in the "A&W Root Beer" car. The following week (March 21), he was at San Fernando for an eight-car show. His 8.48/185.84 failed to qualify for the field with an 8.42 "bump." Regals faced off against Bob Harrop's Coronet on June 12 at Cecil County for a best-of-three match. The Dodge got a running start in their first race and won with an 8.18/137 to Regals' 8.23/177. After that, Harrop was given a two-second hard start, and Bernie came from behind and won both races with times of 8.32/177 and 8.34/176. Photo from Bakersfield, March 1966.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, 12:43:47 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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© Charles Milikin Jr. Bob Muravez (M) from Santa Monica, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1966 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7
"The Surfers" Owned by Skinner & Tom Jobe from Santa Monica, California USA Crew Chief: Skinner & Tom Jobe
'65 Dragster by Frank Huszar | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1966 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
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
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Notes: Photo of car from Bakersfield 66. Mike Sorokin and Goob Tuller also drove the car in 1966. AKA "Floyd Lippencotte Jr."
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, September 19, 2011, 11:18:20 PM by Charles Milikin Jr.
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© Charles Milikin Jr. Mike Sorokin (M) from Mar Vista, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1965 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7
"The Surfers" Owned by Bob Skinner, Tom Jobe, Mike Sorokin from Santa Monica, California USA Crew Chief: Tom Jobe
'65 Dragster by Frank Huszar | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.650 at Fontana CA 1965         1/4 Mile MPH: 207.36 at Riverside 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 67.60, MPH 73.60    Entry is 0.96835 times average ET and 1.05527 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: Photo from Bakersfield, CA, in March 1966. Drag Sport Illustrated "1965 Wrap Up" cited consistent 1965 times of 7.60/205. | Ran 7.766/200.88 at Lions Drag Strip AHRA Nationals 65. | The team started the season at Fontana for a UDRA race on January 2. Sorokin lost to Herb Ries' 7.75/195 in the first round, with a 7.80/191.08. They ran again the next day (Sunday) and this time a 7.91/191.08 beat a wheelstanding Steve Porter who shut off. In round two an 8.16/147.78 advanced when Ron Hampshire lost fire in Sid Waterman's car, but a 7.81/190.66 in the semifinals was unable to stop eventual winner Danny Ongais' 7.72/196. Mike was at Lions for an eight-car show on January 16. His best of 7.93/196.50 failed to qualify, but he got into the show when the "Ward and Warye" dragster broke. In the first round, opponent Bobby Tapia lost fire and Sorokin advanced with an 8.15/190.26. Unfortunately, in the semifinals, he fouled against eventual winner Larry Faust. The next day (January 17), he was at Fontana where he qualified #1 with a 7.89/193.54, but on that run, the motor blew in the lights and the team was unable to run eliminations. It was interesting to know that that was the 389th run on that engine. The team was at Fontana once again on January 31 where he beat Nando Haase in the opening round with an 8.05/187.50. A second round 7.78/194.80 beat "Crower & Blair", but in the semifinals, the car failed to fire against Larry Faust. On February 14, they were back at Fontana for a sixteen-car show. Mike ran 7.88 to qualify and then improved to a 7.71=198.22 in the first round, to beat Dave Crower's 8.12/192 in the "Crower and Blair" car. In round two, a 7.78 beat Dave Babler's 8.07 and in the semifinals, a career best (to this point) 7.69 beat James Warren's ailing Chevy at 8.27/149. In the final he met Nick Marshall, but Sorokin's blower went south on the line and Nick soloed for the win. The next stop was at the Bakersfield March Meet. The team qualified #17 in the 64 car field with a 7.79/201.78. They didn't make the finals or dominate like they would in '66, but they ran well. They were back at their "home track"(Fontana) on March 14 for a sixteen-car show. Mike ran 200.88 in qualifying, but the car broke against Dan Brechtal in the first round. On April 17, Fontana held a sixteen-car show and Sorokin qualified with a 7.79. Problems set in the first round, and the car broke on the line giving opponent, Haase an easy run into the second round. The next day (April 18), they were at San Fernando. Mike set Low ET in qualifying for the eight-car field with a 7.85. But a sleepy 7.94/201.36 in the first round, lost to Gary Cassady's 8.08/191. Things went better on May 8 when a 7.89/194.38 qualified for the show at Fontana. Mike made it into the final before losing to Haase. On May 29, Fontana hosted the UDRA Memorial Day Championships, of course the "Surfers" were there. Over 40 cars attempted to qualify for the sixteen available slots. Mike qualified and easily won his first-round race while in round two he beat a motor-blowing Don Prudhomme in the "Hawaiian" with a 7.69/203.60. In the semifinals, his 7.85/202.70 lost to Mike Snively's 7.67/197 in Ed Pink's "Old Master.” The following day (Sunday, May 30), they ran them again. Mike beat Paul Sutherland in the opening round with a 7.83/202.70, but he lost in round two. In June, Fontana held a best of three match race between Prudhomme and the "Surfers." It was a good match with the "Snake" winning the first race with a 7.56/207 over Mike's 7.78/202.30. Sorokin came back to win the second race with a 7.64/204.08 over Don's 7.84/190. But in the deciding race, Prudhomme set a 7.46 (track record) at 206 to win the match over Mike's 7.77/203.60. National Dragster (Dec 24/1965) had an article on this car with the team claiming a best of 7.55/208 up until that time. - Ron Howard
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, November 30, 2019, 03:00:08 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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© Charles Milikin Jr. Mike Sorokin (M) from Mar Vista, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1966 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7
"The Surfers" Owned by Bob Skinner & Tom Jobe from Santa Monica, California USA Crew Chief: Bob Skinner & Tom Jobe
'65 Dragster by Frank Huszar | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.100 at 1966         1/4 Mile MPH: 210.76 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/66
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 89.58, MPH 67.36    Entry is 0.92568 times average ET and 1.03273 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
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Notes: Photo from Bakersfield 66. Bob Muravez and Goob Tuller also drove the car in 1966. The Surfers waded through 64 cars in six rounds to win the Saturday eliminations at the 1966 March Meet. Sorokin then met and defeated Warren & Coburn, the winner of Sunday's eliminations, to become the meet's overall 1966 Top Fuel Champion. | The 210.76 was Top Speed of the meet at the 1966 Winternationals. Ran 7.57/210.28 at Lions 2/01/66 (Lions UDRA Winter Championships 2/11/66). Who drove the car at that race? Also 209.30 at Bakersfield 3/66. Ran 7.62 at Irwindale Dragway AHRA Winternationals. Sorokin drove the Surfers car to a win on January 2 at Bakersfield for the Pro-Circuit Jackpot race. He ran a first-round 7.99/207.36 over Jack Williams (8.51). The following week on Jan 9 at another Jackpot Pro-Circuit race at Carlsbad he qualified fifth with a 7.76/204 in the eight-car field, but Tommy Allen's 7.55 beat him in the first round. A second-round loss came at the NHRA Winternationals when James Warren's 7.57/208.32 beat Mike. His 210.76 was Top Speed of the meet. On February 26 at Lions for the UDRA Winternationals, Mike qualified third with a 7.57/210.28, but he failed to make it into the final. Then came the big win at Bakersfield with Low ET at 7.34 and a final round 7.74/196.06 over Warren. - Ron Howard | Also ran 7.10 somewhere later in 1966.7.1-
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, November 16, 2019, 07:53:29 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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© Charles Milikin Jr. Goob Tuller (M) from Santa Monica, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1966 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7
"Surfers" Owned by Skinner & Jobe from Santa Monica, California USA Crew Chief: Skinner & Jobe
'65 Dragster by Frank Huszar | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1966 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
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
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Notes: Photo of car from Bakersfield 66. Mike Sorokin and Bob Muravez also drove the car in 1966.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, September 28, 2009, 08:00:14 PM by Charles Milikin Jr.

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