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Michael Beach |
Scott Kalitta (M) from
Ypsilanti, Michigan
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
319 ) |
1993 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3 |
"Kalitta American International Airways" Owned by Connie Kalitta
from
Ypsilanti, Michigan
USA
| Crew Chief: Dick LaHaie |
'91 Dragster by
Brad Hadman |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with
direct drive |
1/4 Mile ET: |
4.794 at NHRA Topeka KS 10/02/93 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
308.64 at NHRA Topeka KS 10/02/93 |
1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1993 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 95.39,
MPH 100.0 |
Entry is 0.93816 times average ET and 1.11046 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 |
|
1993 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 4.762 ET, 308.64 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1993 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 5.110 ET, 277.94 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1993 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 5.610 ET, 253.17 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: ET and speed confirmed by Jim Hawkins' DragStats. Photo from Columbus 1993. All time fastest speed of 308.64 was not backed up for the record. Fourth member of the Slick 50 300 MPH Club on March 19/1993 with a 300.30 at Gainesville, Fla. The 308 resulted from a new Mert Littlefield supercharger that Dick and Mert worked on. - Dick LaHaie, Racin & Rockin Radio, 2/24/14 |
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, July 18, 2020, 09:17:12 PM by
Jim Hawkins.
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Michael Beach |
Chris Karamesines (M) from
Chicago, Illinois
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
323 ) |
1978 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3 |
"The Chizler" Owned by Chris Karamesines
from
Chicago, Illinois
USA
| Crew Chief: Chris Karamesines |
'75 Dragster by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Milodon Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
1/4 Mile ET: |
6.080 at Bakersfield CA 3/78 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
223.32 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/02/78 |
1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1978 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
|
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 54.14,
MPH 21.03 |
Entry is 0.99346 times average ET and 0.95534 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 |
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1978 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.990 ET, 200.00 MPH |
1978 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.120 ET, 233.76 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.090 ET, 198.00 MPH |
1978 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.620 ET, 216.10 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.420 ET, 183.22 MPH |
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Notes: Karamesines attempted to qualify at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals. He had a blower backfire and explode during qualifying, and he failed to make the show. He was the second alternate at Gainesville with a 6.28 (no speed reported). Chris qualified #24 at Indy at 6.18/223.32 but did not make round one. Hank Endres raced as his alternate. That was Chris's last NHRA national event of the year. Michael Beach photo from Martin, MI, 1978 (far lane). |
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, July 9, 2022, 02:34:25 PM by
Ron Howard.
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54277
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Michael Beach |
Chris Karamesines (M) from
Chicago, Illinois
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
323 ) |
1979 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3 |
"The Chizler" Owned by Chris Karamesines
from
Chicago, Illinois
USA
| Crew Chief: Chris Karamesines |
'75 Dragster by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Milodon Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
1/4 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
|
Entry's 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
1/8 Mile Rating:
ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
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1979 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.770 ET, 204.08 MPH |
1979 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.060 ET, 234.37 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.958 ET, 198.00 MPH |
1979 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.560 ET, 216.51 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.288 ET, 183.22 MPH |
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Notes: Michael Beach photo from Martin, MI, 1979. |
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, January 22, 2022, 02:55:31 PM by
John Bockelman.
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Michael Beach |
Chris Karamesines (M) from
Chicago, Illinois
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
323 ) |
1987 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3 |
"Team Strange Chizler" Owned by Chris Karamesines
from
Chicago, Illinois
USA
| Crew Chief: Chris Karamesines |
'85 Dragster by
Al Swindahl |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 498 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
1/4 Mile ET: |
5.497 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/05/87 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
251.11 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/05/87 |
1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1987 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
|
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 58.86,
MPH 39.22 |
Entry is 0.98407 times average ET and 0.98186 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 |
|
1987 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.084 ET, 287.72 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.440 ET, 237.86 MPH |
1987 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 5.586 ET, 255.75 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.612 ET, 225.97 MPH |
1987 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.088 ET, 234.66 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.942 ET, 207.05 MPH |
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Notes: Photo from Indy 1987. Ran 5.63/240 at AHRA Spokane 87. |
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, October 16, 2022, 11:50:41 PM by
Jim Hawkins.
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Michael Beach |
Doug Kerhulas (M) from
Bakersfield, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
71) |
1980 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 7 |
"Neuman & Sons" Owned by Earl Neuman
from
Bakersfield, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Robert Reid |
'79 Dragster by
Ken Cox |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
1/4 Mile ET: |
5.840 at NHRA D1 Epping NH 8/17/80 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
243.90 at NHRA Seattle WA 9/21/80 |
1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 71.64,
MPH 68.73 |
Entry is 0.97415 times average ET and 1.02981 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: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1980 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 5.995 ET, 236.84 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1980 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.495 ET, 218.61 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: Won Division 7. Photo from Indy 1980. Number two qualifier at Sanair 80. | Doug was at Famoso for the Bakersfield March Meet. Unfortunately, in round one, he lost a motor and the race to Jeb Allen. At the second NHRA Division 6 race at Seattle in May, Kerhulas qualified for the eight-car field, but a 6.28/218.44 in the first round, lost to Marvin Graham's 5.97. He did better at the next Division 6 race at OCIR on May 17. A 6.19/236 qualified last in the eight-car show, but another 6.19 at 234 in the first round, beat a tire-smoking Gary Cornwall. In the semifinals, Mark Prudhomme fouled, and Doug's 6.17/230.76 advanced into the final. He faced Gary Beck there, but he had problems and shut down to 8.10/103.32 in a loss to Beck's 5.99/236. At Indianapolis for the NHRA US Nationals, Doug ran 5.87/236.22 to qualify #6 in the 32 car field. An opening round 5.93/242.58 beat Mike Tarter's 6.09/231, but a second-round 6.01/239.36 lost to Shirley Muldowney's 5.90/245. The following week (September 7), he was at Jackson County Sports Park for the NHRA Regional Wild Card event. Doug set Low ET in qualifying #1 for the eight-car field with a 5.93/233.76. He slowed to a first-round 6.18/222.77 that just got by Rob Stirling's identical 6.18 at 225. A semifinal 6.08/225.00 lost to eventual winner Marvin Graham's 5.94/233. His next stop was at Seattle for the NHRA Fallnationals. There he ran 5.90/243.90 to qualify #5. But in the first round, he was upset by the #13 qualifier, Ernie Hall. |
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, 11:34:50 PM by
Ron Howard.
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Michael Beach |
Chuck Kurzawa (M) from
Warren, Michigan
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
349 ) |
1981 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3 |
"Ego Trip" Owned by Stan Rosen
from
Detroit, Michigan
USA
| Crew Chief: Stan Rosen |
'78 Dragster by
Chuck Kurzawa |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
1/4 Mile ET: |
6.120 at PHR Martin MI 8/16/81 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
236.22 at PHR Martin MI 8/16/81 |
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 1981 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 33.24,
MPH 48.33 |
Entry is 1.02874 times average ET and 0.99738 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 |
|
1981 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.525 ET, 255.68 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1981 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 5.949 ET, 236.84 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1981 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.449 ET, 218.61 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: Chuck did not race at any NHRA national events this year. Michael Beach photo from Martin, MI, 1981. |
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, February 27, 2023, 10:28:18 PM by
Ron Howard.
Approved by Bill Pratt. |
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Michael Beach |
Chuck Kurzawa (M) from
Warren, Michigan
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
349 ) |
1982 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3 |
"Ego Trip" Owned by Stan Rosen
from
Detroit, Michigan
USA
| Crew Chief: Stan Rosen |
'78 Dragster by
Chuck Kurzawa |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
1/4 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
|
Entry's 1982 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 |
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1982 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.484 ET, 256.41 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.770 ET, 204.08 MPH |
1982 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 5.910 ET, 241.93 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.958 ET, 198.00 MPH |
1982 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.410 ET, 223.06 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.288 ET, 183.22 MPH |
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Notes: Chuck did not race at any NHRA national events this year. Michael Beach photo from Martin, MI, 1981. |
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, February 27, 2023, 10:29:24 PM by
Curt Swartz.
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Michael Beach |
Dick LaHaie (M) from
DeWitt, Michigan
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
333 ) |
1983 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3 |
"Dick LaHaie" Owned by Dick LaHaie
from
DeWitt, Michigan
USA
| Crew Chief: Jeff LaHaie |
Dragster by
Wayne Farr |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
1/4 Mile ET: |
5.900 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/06/83 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
242.58 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/06/83 |
1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1983 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 50.00,
MPH 52.04 |
Entry is 1.00000 times average ET and 1.00269 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 |
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1983 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.391 ET, 257.87 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1983 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 5.900 ET, 241.93 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1983 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.409 ET, 223.06 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: Michael Beach photo from Martin, MI, 1983. Dick LaHaie was at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, where he ended up as the first alternate for the show with a best of 5.90. |
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, June 27, 2021, 05:45:07 PM by
Ron Howard.
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Michael Beach |
Tony Ledford (M) from
Dallas, Texas
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
) |
1988 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 4 |
"Gunite Express" Owned by Hess & Cagle
from
Dallas, Texas
USA
| Crew Chief: Tony Ledford |
'83 Dragster by
Al Swindahl |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 498 JP-1 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 1988 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 |
|
1988 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 4.936 ET, 288.73 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1988 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 5.320 ET, 268.65 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1988 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 5.820 ET, 245.57 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: Crew chief as a one shot driver. Photo from Columbus 1988. |
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, January 11, 2007, 02:28:25 PM by
Danny White.
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Michael Beach |
Paul Longenecker (M) from
Arcanum, Ohio
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
363 ) |
1978 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3 |
"Paul Longnecker" Owned by Paul Longenecker & Roger Smith
from
Arcanum, Ohio
USA
| Crew Chief: Paul Longenecker |
Dragster by
Wayne Farr |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
1/4 Mile ET: |
5.890 at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
242.58 at Unknown |
1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1978 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
|
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 73.80,
MPH 70.11 |
Entry is 0.96242 times average ET and 1.03773 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 |
|
1978 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.990 ET, 200.00 MPH |
1978 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.120 ET, 233.76 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.090 ET, 198.00 MPH |
1978 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.620 ET, 216.10 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.420 ET, 183.22 MPH |
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Notes: Note misspelling on the car. Michael Beach photo from Martin, MI, 1978. Longenecker started the '78 season at Tucson for the AHRA Winternationals. He qualified #6 and then ran 6.35/211 in round one, to beat TomKaiser's 6.56/211. In the second round, a 6.32/220 beat Johnny West's Chevy-powered car at 6.44. He and Jeb Allen had a great race in the semifinals that saw Paul's 6.36/212 get the "win" light over Allen's 6.41/226. In the final, he faced low qualifier, Don Garlits, and Don had the advantage as he was running 6.2's in eliminations. Sure enough, a final 6.16/236 beat Paul's 6.56/205.46 runner-up effort. After such a good run at Tucson, it was surprising that Longenecker failed to qualify at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals (third alternate at 6.091/230.76). His next stop after that was at Beeline Dragway for the Phoenix Winter Championships. There, his 6.17 qualified #6 in the sixteen-car field. In the opening round of eliminations, his 6.16 beat Jim Plummer's 6.34. In round two, Shirley Muldowney's 5.97/244 eliminated his 6.29/212.76. He went to Gainesville for the NHRA Gatornationals, where his 6.050/227.84 qualified #4. A motor-blowing 6.35/195.22 beat Gordon Fabeck's 6.47/220, but he could not repair the car for round two, and his opponent, Graham Light, got a free ride into the semifinal. The following week(March 19), he was at Darlington for the IHRA Winternationals. This was an eight-car show, and Paul's 6.67/198 qualified #5 on the tricky track. He faced a low qualifier, Garlits in round one, and Longenecker's 6.37/219 upset the "Ol' Man's" 6.44/227. But while coming to the line for his semifinal race against Dale Thierer, the car lost fire. In April, Paul was at Rockingham for the IHRA Pro-Am Championships. He ran 6.41/217 to qualify #7 in the sixteen-car field. His first-round opponent, Dick Wallace, broke on the line, so Paul ran an easy 12.84/60 to advance. But in round two, Garlits paid him back for his loss to him at Darlington. Don's 6.27/232 beat Paul's slowing 8.01/108. Paul qualified #11 at NHRA Columbus at 6.070 (no speed recorded) but broke in round one, against Richard Tharp. He qualified #8 at the Summernationals with a 6.010/223.32 and beat Kelly Brown in round one, 6.03 (no speed) to 6.63. Jeb Allen bested Paul in a close contest in round two, 5.93/237 to 6.01/231.95. Paul qualified #22 at Indy for the US Nationals with a 6.167/214.79. He improved too. 6.108/227.84 in round one, but Rob Bruins was quicker and won at 6.06/231. |
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, September 12, 2021, 12:35:43 AM by
Ron Howard.
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Michael Beach |
Rance McDaniel (M) from
Fresno, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
738 ) |
1993 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 7 |
"Rance McDaniel TFX" Owned by Rance McDaniel
from
Fresno, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Dan Olsen |
'92 Dragster by
Al Swindahl |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 TFX Hemi with
direct drive |
1/4 Mile ET: |
4.851 at NHRA Baytown TX 3/06/93 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
300.10 at NHRA Atlanta GA 4/23/93 |
1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1993 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 87.21,
MPH 86.08 |
Entry is 0.94932 times average ET and 1.07973 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 |
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1993 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 4.762 ET, 308.64 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1993 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 5.110 ET, 277.94 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1993 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 5.610 ET, 253.17 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: Seventh member of the Slick 50 300 MPH Club on April 23, 1993, with a 300.10 at Commerce, Ga. Photo from Columbus 1993. |
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, January 20, 2022, 11:28:53 PM by
Dale Adams.
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Michael Beach |
Tom McEwen (M) from
Long Beach, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
713 / 25) |
1991 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 7 |
"Mobil 1/Jack Clark Racing" Owned by Jack Clark
from
Newport Beach, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Andy Woods |
'90 Dragster by
Al Swindahl |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with
direct drive |
1/4 Mile ET: |
4.968 at NHRA Maple Grove PA 9/91 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
289.38 at NHRA Pomona CA 10/27/91 |
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 1991 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
|
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 82.38,
MPH 83.30 |
Entry is 0.96880 times average ET and 1.04821 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 |
|
1991 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 4.881 ET, 296.05 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1991 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 5.128 ET, 276.07 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1991 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 5.628 ET, 251.54 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: McEwen showed up at the NHRA Englishtown Summernationals in this car. Having gained weight, he barely squeezed into it, but he won top fuel. ET and speed confirmed by Jim Hawkins' DragStats. Photo from Indy 1991. |
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, November 13, 2021, 04:50:40 PM by
Norman Hechtkoff.
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Michael Beach |
Glenn Mikres (M) from
Bear Lake, Minnesota
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
502 ) |
1987 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 7 |
"Badger Racing" Owned by Greg Badger
from
Dana Point, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Glenn Mikres |
'85 Dragster by
Al Swindahl |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 JP-1 Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
1/4 Mile ET: |
5.353 at NHRA Ennis TX 10/03/87 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
267.77 at NHRA Ennis TX 10/03/87 |
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 1987 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
|
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 73.20,
MPH 68.80 |
Entry is 0.95829 times average ET and 1.04700 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 |
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1987 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.084 ET, 287.72 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.440 ET, 237.86 MPH |
1987 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 5.586 ET, 255.75 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.612 ET, 225.97 MPH |
1987 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.088 ET, 234.66 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.942 ET, 207.05 MPH |
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Notes: Former Whitmore & Reed TF. Glenn ran at several NHRA events this year, but we are not sure they were all in this car. Larry Sutton drove at Pomona and Gainesville for Whitmore and Reed. We need to validate when the car changed hands. Best NHRA times of 5.353/267.77 from Round one at the Chief Auto Parts Nationals, where Glenn went to the semis. Photo from Indy 1987. |
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, January 8, 2022, 03:14:09 PM by
Jim Hawkins.
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Michael Beach |
Glenn Mikres (M) from
Bear Lake, Minnesota
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
502 ) |
1988 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 5 |
"Cable Value Network" Owned by Dennis Forcelle
from
Bear Lake, Minnesota
USA
| Crew Chief: Dennis Forcelle |
'87 Dragster by
Al Swindahl |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
1/4 Mile ET: |
5.263 at NHRA Sonoma CA 1988 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
268.33 at NHRA Sonoma CA 1988 |
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 1988 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
|
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 57.42,
MPH 49.32 |
Entry is 0.98929 times average ET and 0.99881 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 |
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1988 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 4.936 ET, 288.73 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1988 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 5.320 ET, 268.65 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1988 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 5.820 ET, 245.57 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 Columbus 1988. |
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, 10:11:41 AM by
Jim Hawkins.
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Michael Beach |
Lou Novotny (M) from
Chagrin Falls, Ohio
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
380 ) |
1979 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3 |
"The Rogue" Owned by Lou Novotny
from
Chagrin Falls, Ohio
USA
| Crew Chief: Lou Novotny |
Dragster by
Lou Novotny |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
1/4 Mile ET: |
6.425 at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
229.00 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 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
|
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 14.23,
MPH 35.27 |
Entry is 1.06023 times average ET and 0.97709 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 |
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1979 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.770 ET, 204.08 MPH |
1979 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.060 ET, 234.37 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.958 ET, 198.00 MPH |
1979 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.560 ET, 216.51 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.288 ET, 183.22 MPH |
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Notes: Michael Beach photo from Martin, MI, 1979. |
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, September 30, 2012, 09:28:47 PM by
Curt Swartz.
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Michael Beach |
Lou Novotny (M) from
Chagrin Falls, Ohio
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
380 ) |
1980 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3 |
"The Rogue" Owned by Lou Novotny
from
Chagrin Falls, Ohio
USA
| Crew Chief: Lou Novotny |
Dragster by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
1/4 Mile ET: |
6.410 at NHRA D3 Indianapolis IN 5/80 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
214.28 at NHRA D3 Indianapolis IN 5/80 |
1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
|
Entry's 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
|
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 09.33,
MPH 00.98 |
Entry is 1.06922 times average ET and 0.90475 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 |
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1980 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1980 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 5.995 ET, 236.84 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1980 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.495 ET, 218.61 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: In May, Lou qualified on the "bump" for the eight-car field at Indianapolis for the NHRA Division 3 Opener with a 6.41/214.28. His first-round 6.50/202.70 lost to Don Reed's 6.07/227. Michael Beach photo from Martin, MI, 1980. |
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, November 18, 2021, 10:14:57 PM by
Ron Howard.
Approved by Super Crew. |
55428
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Michael Beach |
Gary Ormsby (M) from
Auburn, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
704 / 5) |
1988 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 7 |
"Castrol GTX" Owned by Gary Ormsby
from
Auburn, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Gary Ormsby |
'87 Dragster by
Al Swindahl |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 498 Keith Black Hemi with
direct drive |
1/4 Mile ET: |
5.154 at NHRA Baytown TX 10/08/88 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
279.32 at NHRA Pomona CA 10/29/88 |
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 1988 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
|
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 71.61,
MPH 76.56 |
Entry is 0.96880 times average ET and 1.03972 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 |
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1988 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 4.936 ET, 288.73 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1988 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 5.320 ET, 268.65 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1988 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 5.820 ET, 245.57 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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No video link |
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Notes: Photo from Columbus 1988. |
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, 08:59:07 PM by
Super Crew.
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Michael Beach |
Gary Ormsby (M) from
Auburn, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
704 / 7) |
1989 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 7 |
"Castrol GTX" Owned by Gary Ormsby
from
Auburn, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Gary Ormsby |
'89 Dragster by
Al Swindahl |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 498 Keith Black Hemi with
direct drive |
1/4 Mile ET: |
4.919 at NHRA Ennis TX 10/07/89 (NR) |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
294.88 at NHRA Ennis TX 10/07/89 (NR) |
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 1989 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
|
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 100.0,
MPH 100.0 |
Entry is 0.92462 times average ET and 1.09764 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 |
|
1989 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 4.919 ET, 294.88 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1989 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 5.320 ET, 268.65 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1989 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 5.820 ET, 245.57 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: Four-day-old dragster won Ennis 89 with a 4.972 at 291.26 over Gwynn (holeshot over Darrell's 4.940). Quickest and fastest at the time (speed tied with Brotherton, but Ormsby got the records). Also ran 4.926 at 89 Chiefs for the backup. Also ran 291.63 national record at Keystones and 293.73. Became the fifth entry in the Cragar 4-Second Club for Top Fuel with a 4.991 on June 10/1989, at Columbus. Photo from Columbus 1989. What can you say about Ormsby in '89, six NHRA National event wins and the Top Fuel championship? He started the season by qualifying #2 at Firebird Raceway for the Super Bowl of Drag Racing event with a 5.08, just behind Joe Amato's 5.07. These two worked their way to the final, where Gary's quick-leaving 5.16 got the win over Joe's 5.13. Gary showed his team's strength at Pomona when he made four runs in qualifying for the NHRA Winternationals. The times were 5.08/284.72,5.07/280.89, a #2 qualifier,5.04/282.22, and a 5.06/276.15. That was pretty impressive, but once again, Amato got the pole with his own 5.04. Gary started his run for the title by running a 5.07/277.52 over Shirley Muldowney's 5.13/275, a second round 5.07/280.19 beat Jack Ostrander, and in the semifinals, he beat Dennis Forcelle's 5.18/262 with a 5.05/278.81. In the final, he met Frank Bradley, and a consistent 5.05/278.81 beat Bradley's 5.28/260. He went two for two when he won the next race, the Supernationals at Houston. It was his fourth career win. He qualified way back in the #12 spot with a 5.11 and another 5.11 in the first round, beating Richard Holcomb. He was running like a bracket racer when, in the second round, he beat Lori Johns' 5.13 with yet another 5.11. He quickened his pace to a 5.08/278 in the semifinals to beat a tire-smoking Frank Cook. In the final, he met a strong running Joe Amato, who had set Low ET (4.99). Joe ran a final round 5.03/288 but lost to Ormsby's holeshot, 5.09/278.12. The next NHRA event was the Gatornationals, where Gary ran a 5.09 to qualify #2. Unfortunately, a first-round 5.16 lost to Hank Endres' 5.13. It was then off to Atlanta for the Southern Nationals. A 5.13/275.89 qualified #4. He beat Connie Kalitta and Amato in the first two rounds with times of 5.17/276.83 and 5.20/275.06, but he slowed to a 5.32/272.14 in the semifinal and lost to Eddie Hill's 5.20/267. Race five on the schedule was the Mid-South Nationals at Memphis. Gary took his first pole of the year with a 5.03/287.35. Robert Reehl lost to Ormsby's 5.16 in the first round, and in round two, Gary ran a 5.06/286 over Bradley's strong 5.10. In the semifinals, both he and Darrell Gwynn ran 5.04s, but the Castrol car won. In the final, he took his third win of the season with a 5.03/287 beating Hill. Race six was the Cajun Nationals, where a 5.15/284.90 (Top Speed) qualified #2. Frank Hawley beat him in the first round when Gary smoked the tires. The next stop on the tour was the Springnationals. Gary qualified #1 with National Trail's first four-second pass, a 4.99 at a track record speed as well at 287.53 (tied by Gene Snow). He beat Rudy Toepke in the first round, with a 5.03, and a second round 5.12/264 beat Forcelle, but in the semifinals, he smoked the tires and lost to Amato. The tour shifted to Canada for the Grandnationals. There, Ormsby used a 5.14/279.24 to qualify #2. He ran runs of 5.11/282.39 (Low ET & tying Top Speed) over Pat Dakin, 5.18/278.46 over Forcelle, and a semifinal 5.19/276.83 over Johns to meet Dick LaHaie in the final. Gary got his fourth win of the season with a 5.15/278.98, beating Dick's 5.21/274. Englishtown was next, and a 5.19/278.81 qualified #9 for the Summernationals. This set up a first-round meeting with low qualifier Bradley. Gary beat Frank in the first round and went on to beat Earl Whiting with a 5.17/280 and Hill in the semis with a 5.18/281. In the final, he met LaHaie again, but this time, the roles were reversed, with Dick's 5.11/282 beating Gary's 5.24/271.57. Next came the Mile High Nationals in Denver. A 5.25/270.43 in the thin air was good enough to qualify #3. He beat Kalitta in the first round, and a 5.27/270 beat Hill in round two. He picked up to a 5.22/264 in the semis to beat Johns' 5.27/271. In the final, he ran Amato, and an off-pace 5.33/270.75 gave Gary his second runner-up in a row. The tour moved on to the California Nationals run on July 30. Ormsby ran a 5.05/289.29 to qualify #2. In the first round, he beat Cook's 5.19/269 with a 5.09/289.85 (Top Speed), but in round two, the car fell off to a 5.52/282.39 that lost to Jim Head's 5.21/271. Seattle was the next stop for the Seafair Nationals. A 5.05/285.44 qualified #3. He beat Gwynn in the first round with a 5.04/283.82. A 5.11/280.81 beat Shirley Muldowney's 5.14/282 in round two. Unfortunately for Gary, a semifinal 5.14/279.15 lost to Amato's 5.07/273. The next event was not to Gary's liking. He qualified well at the Northstar Nationals with a 5.15/282.75, but in the first round, against Kalitta, he crashed and totaled his car when he hit the guardrail. He was OK, but the car was not. |
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, 09:01:52 PM by
Super Crew.
Approved by Bill Pratt. |
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Michael Beach |
Jack Ostrander (M) from
Waterford, Michigan
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
300 ) |
1980 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3 |
"300 Bowl" Owned by Jack Ostrander
from
Waterford, Michigan
USA
| Crew Chief: Jack Ostrander |
Dragster by
Chuck Kurzawa |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
1/4 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
|
Entry's 1980 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 |
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1980 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1980 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 5.995 ET, 236.84 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1980 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.495 ET, 218.61 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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No Racer Website |
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Notes: Michael Beach photo from Martin, MI, 1981. Did not run the NHRA national event tour this year. |
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, November 7, 2021, 03:15:02 PM by
Curt Swartz.
Approved by Bill Pratt. |
55453
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Michael Beach |
Jack Ostrander (M) from
Waterford, Michigan
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
300 ) |
1981 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3 |
"Jack Ostrander" Owned by Jack Ostrander
from
Waterford, Michigan
USA
| Crew Chief: Jack Ostrander |
'81 Dragster by
Chuck Kurzawa |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
1/4 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
|
Entry's 1981 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 |
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1981 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.525 ET, 255.68 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1981 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 5.949 ET, 236.84 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1981 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.449 ET, 218.61 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: Michael Beach photo from Martin, MI, 1981. Did not run NHRA national events this year. |
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, November 7, 2021, 03:17:38 PM by
Curt Swartz.
Approved by Bill Pratt. |
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