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Mike Ditty Tommy Grove (M) from Hayward, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 704 ) 1970 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"The Going Thing" Owned by Tommy Grove from Hayward, California USA Crew Chief: Tommy Grove
'69 Ford Mustang by Logghe Stamping Co. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 427 Ford SOHC by Tommy Grove with automatic transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.000 at Suffolk VA 9/13/70         1/4 Mile MPH: 206.42 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 1970 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 79.62, MPH 69.61    Entry is 0.94595 times average ET and 1.03906 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: Tommy Grove's "Going Thing" 1969 Ford Mach I Mustang was one of the best Ford-powered funny cars of all time. Grove was loyal to the 427 SOHC engine and Ford from mid 1965.rnrnThis was after his 3 year FX winning tenure with Dodge’s 426 Maxwedge & Race Hemi from 1962.rnrn Logghe Stamping Company built the 69 chassis, and Paul Shedlik built and painted the Mach I Mustang body. Larry Shinoda designed the paint scheme. Master tin man Al Bergler did the aluminum work. Grove debuted the car in late 1968 and raced it through 1970. Tommy ran 7.28 at 203.69 in 1969 to become one of the first 200 MPH funny cars. Grove achieved notoriety for cracking 200 mph while at the same time rumored to be experimenting with an exotic fuel (hydrazine?) Tommy raced the car until the end of 1970. The "Going Thing" was replaced when it became outdated. (Photo courtesy Mike Ditty. Stats courtesy Dennis Doubleday. Info from Bill Duke and James Ibusuki). | Ford-powered Funny Car's won more than their share of races in '69, with Danny Ongais driving Mickey Thompson's Mustang to many victories and Gas Ronda's Mustang also winning a few events. Dick Loehr also won a couple of events. But for '70, there was only one strong Ford-powered car, and that was Grove's. Thompson switched his cars to the unproven Boss 429 engine, Ronda had his career end with his fire at the AHRA Winternationals, and Loehr went Pro Stock racing. Grove, like Don Nicholson in Pro Stock and Pete Robinson in T/F, was Ford's strong holdout. He won many races and matches but also seemed to set track ET and speed records at will. His season started at the Irwindale New Year's Day race. Tommy qualified #1 in the sixteen-car field with a 7.48. He got sideways in round one, but still won with an 8.45/192.76 over Bob Pickett. In the second round, Danny Ongais ran Low ET of the meet with a 7.42/196 over Grove's 7.71/194.38. On January 18 at OCIR for their second All-Pro race, he beat Randy Walls in the first round, and a 7.55 in the semifinal beat Johnny Wright, but in the final against Gene Conway, his trans let go, and he had to settle for runner-up. He did better at the AHRA Winternationals on January 25 with a big win. He ran a first-round 7.58 over Mart Higginbotham, who fouled. A second-round 7.5 beat Tom McEwen's new Duster at 7.89. In the semifinal, a 7.58 advanced over Larry Reyes in the Hawaiian, who fouled away a 7.46. In the final, his 7.54/196.65 beat Jake Johnston's 7.67/198.23 in the Blue Max. He broke again in the semifinals on February 15 at the Fremont Northern Nationals despite turning 7.37/195.22 and 7.39/195.22. On April 5, Aquasco held an eight-car show, and Tom won a close 7.90/184.80 to 7.91/182.92 first-round race over Al Graeber. He lost in the semis to Bobby Wood's 7.68/193 with a 7.91/183.66. He faced Don Prudhomme in a match race at Capitol on April 11, and he won his first race with a 7.50/193.12 over Prudhomme's quicker 7.35/202.24. Prudhomme came back to win the next two rounds and the match. Grove was supposed to be at Connecticut the next day for a best of three match against Hank Clark in the "Chapman" Camaro, but he failed to show. He did better at his match against Malcolm Durham on May 10 at US 13 in Delaware, where he beat Durham three straight with a 7.71/189.46 best. In May at the Super Stock Nationals, he lost early when Larry Reyes' 7.38 beat his 7.60. Late in May, he was at Southeastern Dragway for a four-car show. He beat the "Invader" Corvette in his first race with a 6.38 on the 1,000 feet. Track. In his second race, he improved to 6.08 to beat Curtis Wasson and win the match. He set Low ET and Top Speed at 7.25/201.34 in winning at Minneapolis on May 30 for an eight-car show. He beat Ron Rivero's 7.41/187.50 in the final with a 7.29/198.67. And on May 31, they ran again at Minneapolis, and again Grove won. He set Low ET with a 7.32 and beat Bryan Teal's (Nelson Carter) 7.47/196 in the final with a 7.44/193.96. At Tri-City on June 7, he lost to Larry Arnold in the first round, when he got out-of-shape and ran off the track. In June, Arnold got him again in the first round, at Martin, Michigan, for an eight-car show where Grove set Top Speed of the meet at 205.01 but lost to Larry's 7.19/202 to his 7.48 182.55. Bruce Larson faced off with Tom on June 27 at Maple Grove. In the first race, Bruce's 7.75/173 won when Grove blew a head gasket. Larson beat the backup car of Ken Poffenberger in the second race, but by the third race, Grove had fixed his Cammer and beat Larson's 7.49/190 with a 7.39/190.26. He lost the match but had the satisfaction of having the Low ET. On July 11, for Capitol's King of King's meet, Tom's first-round 7.42/188.28 beat a fouling Don Schumacher (7.46/170). A second-round 7.16/201.78 beat Roy Gay's 7.44/197, but in the semifinal, Prudhomme's 7.16/206 beat his 7.33/198.22. At Blaney in July, Grove set both ends of the track record at 7.17/205. In July, Edgewater held an eight-car show, and a first-round 7.40/196.12 beat Sid Foster's 8.44 out-of-shape pass. He lost to Bryan Teal's 7.60/154 in the semis when he had to lift and shut off. Grove ran a 7.50 best over Leonard Hughes at the Rockford Manufacturer's meet. He showed up with a new unpainted car and only won one of his three races. He won again on July 26 at the Dallas Funny Car Championships. The track was 900 feet, and Grove held the track record at 5.95 going into this race. A first-round 5.97 beat Houston Platt's 6.28. A second-round 5.95 beat Dick Harrell, and in the semis, he ran another 5.95 over Charlie Allen. In the final, his third 5.95 beat Larry Arnold. In August, the two foes had a match race at Suffolk, where Arnold won the first race with a 7.51/161 when Grove fouled away a 7.42/195.64. He then took the next two wins with runs of 7.17/200.00 and a track record 7.13 at 202.60. On August 10, he was up against Lew Arrington for a match race at Epping. Tom's 7.25/196.92 beat Lew's 7.54/196.06 in the first race, and an even quicker 7.22/201.78 over Arrington's 7.58/186 made it two straight for the match race win. Another win came at Minnesota on September 6 over an eight-car field. A first-round 7.31/194.38 beat Charlie Allen's 7.37/197, and in the semifinal, a 7.29/197.80 beat a shutting-off Terry Hedrick. In the final, his 7.27/201.34 beat Roger Lindamood's 7.45/204.54. He was at Suffolk on September 13, where he ran 7.03/203.60 in the opening round over Arrington and a second-round 7.00/205.46 beat Paula Murphy. He was to face Gene Snow in the final, but the car failed to fire. Tom finished the year with another victory on October 3 at the Dixie Finals at Blaney, where he ran Low ET and Top Speed at 7.17/205 before beating Pat Foster in the Hawaiian in the final. — Ron Howard
Submitted by Barb Santucci, Last updated on Friday, January 28, 2022, 01:18:27 PM by Mal Venn. Approved by Super Crew.
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Mike Ditty Dave Blunk (M) from Santa Barbara, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 7876 ) 1977 - Category: ALKYFC, Type: CN, Class: BB/FC, Div: 7
"Freedom Child" Owned by Dave Blunk from Santa Barbara, California USA Crew Chief: Dave Blunk
'77 Chevrolet Vega by Ken Cox | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol Chevrolet with 3 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 1977 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
1977 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.470 ET, 213.27 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.370 ET, 154.90 MPH   
1977 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.050 ET, 198.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.590 ET, 149.00 MPH
1977 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.630 ET, 182.95 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.920 ET, 139.01 MPH
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Notes: This is the former 1973/1974 Veney's Vega.
Submitted by Mike Ditty, Last updated on Saturday, April 24, 2021, 07:57:57 PM by Darrell Conrad. Approved by Super Crew.
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Mike Ditty Bob Blinn (M) from California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1967 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: S/XS, Div: 7
"Contemporary Fiberglas Inc." Owned by Bob Blinn from California USA Crew Chief: Bob Blinn
'67 Ford Mustang by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 427 Ford with automatic transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 9.610 at Orange County CA 11/25/67         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1967 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.95, MPH 00.00    Entry is 1.14815 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1967 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.604 ET, 200.44 MPH    1000 Ft. 7.120 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.490 ET, 151.00 MPH   
1967 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.370 ET, 173.74 MPH 1000 Ft. 7.476 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.700 ET, 129.00 MPH
1967 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.136 ET, 159.17 MPH 1000 Ft. 7.896 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.030 ET, 121.94 MPH
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Notes: Ran at OCIR Manufacturer's Meet as an alternate in 1967, running a shut off 9.61 in round two. Photo from Irwindale 1968. - MD Manufacturers Meet, Orange County CA 11/25/67
Submitted by Mike Ditty, Last updated on Sunday, August 22, 2021, 10:22:09 AM by Mike Ditty.
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Mike Ditty Dave Blunk (M) from Santa Barbara, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 7876 ) 1978 - Category: ALKYFC, Type: CN, Class: BB/FC, Div: 7
"Freedom Child" Owned by Dave Blunk from Santa Barbara, California USA Crew Chief: Dave Blunk
'77 Chevrolet Vega by Ken Cox | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol Chevrolet with 3 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 1978 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
1978 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.470 ET, 213.77 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.370 ET, 154.90 MPH   
1978 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.050 ET, 198.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.590 ET, 149.00 MPH
1978 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.630 ET, 182.95 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.920 ET, 139.01 MPH
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Notes: This is the former 1973/1974 Veney's Vega (#2).rn
Submitted by Mike Ditty, Last updated on Saturday, April 24, 2021, 07:58:18 PM by Darrell Conrad. Approved by Super Crew.
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Mike Ditty Bob Blinn (M) from California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1968 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: S/XS, Div: 7
"Contemporary Fiberglas Inc." Owned by Bob Blinn from California USA Crew Chief: Bob Blinn
'67 Ford Mustang by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 427 Ford with automatic 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 1968 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
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: Non flip top. Photo from Irwindale 1968.
Submitted by Mike Ditty, Last updated on Sunday, April 30, 2017, 04:35:33 PM by Mike Ditty.
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Mike Ditty Terry Ivey (M) from Wichita, Kansas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1968 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: S/XS, Div: 5
"Kansas Badman" Owned by Ted DeTar from Kansas USA Crew Chief: Ted DeTar
'67 Ford Torino by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro Ford by Ted DeTar with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 8.210 at Dickinson TX 1968         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 1968 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 29.17, MPH 00.00    Entry is 1.03401 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
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: Raced as an alternate at 1968 OCIR Mfg. Meet.
Submitted by Mike Ditty, Last updated on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, 07:38:24 PM by Mike Ditty.
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Mike Ditty Larry Barker (M) from Covina, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1969 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Tom Sherlock Ford Psycho" Owned by Ralph Snodgrass & Pat Mahnken from Azusa, California USA Crew Chief: Ralph Snodgrass & Pat Mahnken
'66 Ford Mustang by Larry Barker | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 427 Ford with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 9.950 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 1969 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.84, MPH 00.00    Entry is 1.29896 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
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: Car ran as an NHRA legal AA/FA. The car was the gorgeous Psycho '67 Mustang of Snodgrass and Mahnken. The car started out as an injected gas Fiat with the Ford Single Overhead Cam engine made just for racing. The Pat Mahnken driven machine did manage to win one four-car fuel altered event at Lions with a good 9.43/160.14 run. According to Don Montgomery's book, this win was due to the inconsistent nature of the other fuel altereds. Then in 1967, the team decided to capitalize on the growing funny car craze and got a new Mustang body to put on the car in place of the Fiat. The Tom Sherlock Ford sponsored beauty also got a new engine - a wedge head 427 Ford on fuel. Larry Barker now drove the all yellow car to nine-second runs until 1969. The car managed to win the 1967 Hot Rod Magazine Competition eliminator category in the AA/FA class, the car's career highlight. Pat Mahnken wascome one of the first professional bracket racers with an another Mustang funny car. According to nearby neighbor Bill Duke, he raced for a living after losing his regular job.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, March 27, 2022, 08:54:56 PM by Mike Ditty.
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Mike Ditty Tommy Grove (M) from Hayward, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1967 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: S/XS, Div: 7
"Ford Charger" Owned by Tommy Grove from Hayward, California USA Crew Chief: Tommy Grove
'67 Ford Mustang by Logghe Stamping Co. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 427 Ford SOHC by Tommy Grove with automatic transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.790 at Orange County CA 11/25/67         1/4 Mile MPH: 185.95 at Orange County CA 11/25/67
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1967 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 87.85, MPH 72.86    Entry is 0.93070 times average ET and 1.07028 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: Tommy Grove was really getting his act together in '67. Near the end of the season, a supercharger was added to his SOHC motor and the car began to lay down some numbers. On October 22, he was at Fremont for the exhibition Car Championships. He made it into the semifinals before losing to Terry Hedrick. Just a week later, he was at Irwindale for the experimental Stock Invitational. He upset "Dyno Don" Nicholson in the opening round of eliminations, but he lost in round two. Grove was at Lions on November 4 for the East-West Championships. He got some payback on Hedrick in round two where he beat him with a 7.98. He faced Nicholson in the final and despite running a strong 8.10/167.59 he finished runner-up to "Dyno's" 7.97/174. At OCIR for the Manufacturer's Meet, Grove went up against Hedrick in his first race and Grove was late off the line. Terry's 8.23/180 held off the Mustang's quicker 8.11/185.90. Manufacturers Meet, Orange County CA 11/25/67
Submitted by Mike Ditty, Last updated on Sunday, August 22, 2021, 10:22:33 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Mike Ditty John Force (M) from Fullerton, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1978 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Brute Force" Owned by John Force from Fullerton, California USA Crew Chief:
'78 Chevrolet Corvette by Steve Plueger | Powered by Supercharged Nitro Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.170 at NHRA Ontario CA 10/07/78         1/4 Mile MPH: 228.43 at NHRA Ontario CA 10/07/78
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
Entry's 1978 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 80.03, MPH 65.04    Entry is 0.95216 times average ET and 1.03813 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: 5.964 ET, 247.93 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.000 ET, 189.00 MPH   
1978 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.480 ET, 220.04 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.200 ET, 184.00 MPH
1978 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.996 ET, 203.81 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.530 ET, 172.12 MPH
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Notes: Force failed to qualify at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals. At the Phoenix Winter Championships, his 6.32 qualified #3 for the sixteen-car field. Unfortunately, he got out of shape in the opening round and shut off to 11.09 in a loss to Bryan Raines' 7.54 in the "Impulse."On April 2, he was at Fremont for the NHRA Division Seven race. It was an eight-car field, and his 6.36 qualified #4. John's 6.46/212.76 in the opening round beat Jake Johnston and 6.50/215.31 in the semifinal, defeated Jim Dunn's quicker 6.44/212. He faced John Lombardo in the final, and Force's Corvette broke, so he had to watch as Lombardo soloed for the win. At the next NHRA Division Seven race, held at OCIR in May, John's 6.18/226.70 qualified #2 behind Don Prudhomme's 6.08/240. But in the first round, both he and his opponent, Dave Condit, smoked the tires. Dave's 6.53/213 got the win over John's 6.65/215.31. Force qualified on the "bump" for the eight-car field at Beeline Dragway on September 10 for the final NHRA Division Seven race. A 6.70 got him the spot. In the opening round, he slowed to a 6.97/212.26 that fell to Pat Foster's 6.76/229. Shortly after that, he was at OCIR for the Dr. Pepper Funny Car Championships. Twelve cars were competing, and all were to make two runs, with the two Low ET cars advancing into the final. Force shut off early in his first-round race against Tom McEwen, and in his second race, he ran unopposed as his opponent, Tripp Shumake, had his parachute fall out on the line. John still "went for it," but the car went into a wheelstand, and he had to shut down. John qualified #7 at the World Finals, the only NHRA race he qualified for in 1978. His nice 6.170/228.43 lined him up against Gordie Bonin in round one. But Gordie put a big holeshot on John and took the upset win, 6.287/234 to 6.220/227.27. | I think all of John's cars were Plueger built until Steve stopped building customer cars. - Tim Simplot | Before the Wendy's sign was expanded above the rear wheel well, it was, in small letters just above the tire, 'Michael Moya, Attorney At Law,' with mini scales drawn in. This year, Force turned the corner with the new Corvette, a 3-axle Chaparral, new crew cab. - Joe Moore
Submitted by Mike Ditty, Last updated on Sunday, December 19, 2021, 05:35:14 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Mike Ditty Charlie Allen (M) from Covina, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1968 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: S/XS, Div: 7
"Saddleback Dodge" Owned by Charlie Allen from Covina, California USA Crew Chief: Charlie Allen
'68 Dodge Dart by Charlie Allen | Powered by Supercharged Nitro by Keith Black with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.910 at Orange County CA 12/29/68         1/4 Mile MPH: 178.57 at Orange County CA 12/29/68
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 52.36, MPH 30.33    Entry is 0.99622 times average ET and 0.97028 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: Raced at OCIR Mfg. Championships 1968. Is this the car that went 7.68 at Irwindale in October? (Currently list that time with the blue car).
Submitted by Mike Ditty, Last updated on Sunday, March 27, 2022, 08:49:34 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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© Mike Ditty Ron Roseberry (M) from Los Angeles, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1968 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: S/XS, Div: 7
"King Rebel" Owned by Hank Clark from Bell Gardens, California USA Crew Chief: Hank Clark
'67 AMC Rebel by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with 3 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 1968 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
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: Beaver Bros. had some involvement? Red on one side blue on the other. Raced as an alternate at OCIR Mfg. Meet 1968.
Submitted by Mike Ditty, Last updated on Sunday, October 14, 2012, 01:20:38 AM by Mike Ditty.
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© Mike Ditty Larry Barker (M) from Covina, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1969 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Tom Sherlock Ford Psycho" Owned by Ralph Snodgrass & Pat Mahnken from Azusa, California USA Crew Chief: Ralph Snodgrass & Pat Mahnken
'67 Ford Mustang by Holman-Moody | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 427 Ford 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 1969 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
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: This is the former Gas Ronda car. There were two cars that the team ran in 1969.
Submitted by Mike Ditty, Last updated on Sunday, March 27, 2022, 08:55:30 PM by Mike Ditty.
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Mike Ditty Bud Burns (M) from California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1967 - Category: FUELALT, Type: AN, Class: AA/FA, Div: 7
"Thurmond Bros." Owned by Butch & Bill Thurmond from San Pedro, California USA Crew Chief: Butch Thurmond
'32 Ford Roadster by Henry Jim Ford - Thurmond Bros. | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 354 Chrysler Hemi by Thurmond Bros. with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 9.030 at Orange County CA 1967         1/4 Mile MPH: 178.39 at Orange County CA 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 11.16, MPH 47.18    Entry is 1.07757 times average ET and 0.99504 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: 7.560 ET, 197.36 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1967 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.380 ET, 179.28 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1967 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.200 ET, 163.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: This car was credited by straightline racing historian and author Don Montgomery to be the last non-Austin, Bantam, Fiat, '23 T to be competitive in fuel altered racing. - RT
Submitted by Mike Ditty, Last updated on Thursday, November 19, 2020, 11:25:10 PM by Ron Thums.
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Mike Ditty Gerry Steiner (M) from San Jose, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 7701 ) 1978 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Sorcerer" Owned by Sparks & Gerry Steiner from San Jose, California USA Crew Chief: Gerry Steiner
'74 Chevrolet Vega by Tom Chambliss | Powered by Supercharged Nitro Donovan 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 1978 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
1978 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.964 ET, 247.93 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.000 ET, 189.00 MPH   
1978 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.480 ET, 220.04 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.200 ET, 184.00 MPH
1978 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.996 ET, 203.81 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.530 ET, 172.12 MPH
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No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Gena White, Last updated on Saturday, November 20, 2021, 11:03:10 AM by Curt Swartz.
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Mike Ditty Bill Stiles (M) from York, Pennsylvania USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1968 - Category: AFUELFC, Type: FN, Class: S/US, Div: 1
"Buckeyes Racing Team" Owned by Stiles-Roy-Skeets from York, Pennsylvania USA Crew Chief: Stiles-Roy-Skeets
1966 Plymouth Barracuda by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Injected Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi with automatic 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 1968 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
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: Former Sox & Martin altered wheelbase Barracuda? Did Buckeye & Vernon purchase their stretched '66 car, and if so, did this team (by '68) get it from them? Assuming Bill Stiles was the driver. We need to confirm.
Submitted by Gena White, Last updated on Monday, October 22, 2012, 01:43:23 PM by Ron Thums.
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Mike Ditty Jim Dunn (M) from La Mirada, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 788 / 10) 1982 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"TR-3 Fireman's Quickie" Owned by Jim Dunn from La Mirada, California USA Crew Chief: Jim Dunn
'81 Plymouth Horizon by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.120 at NHRA D7 Fremont CA 5/16/82         1/4 Mile MPH: 236.22 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/06/82
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1982 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 57.85, MPH 54.49    Entry is 0.98551 times average ET and 1.00789 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
1982 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 254.95 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.820 ET, 193.96 MPH   
1982 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.210 ET, 234.37 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.920 ET, 192.00 MPH
1982 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.740 ET, 214.57 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.250 ET, 177.09 MPH
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Notes: Jim's TR-3 sponsorship ran for part of the 1982 season but did not transfer to the new Camaro later in the year. Photo from Pomona, CA 1982. | Dunn started the season at OCIR for the Grand Premiere race. Unfortunately, he crossed the centerline in his first-round race and lost to Tom Ridings. Jim was first alternate at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals with a best of 6.164/236.22 in qualifying. He also attempted to qualify at the NHRA Gatornationals, listing the car as a Horizon on his entry blank. His 6.338/223.42 was the sixth alternate there. A 6.30 qualified #7 in the eight-car field at Famoso for the Bakersfield March Meet, but he failed to reach the finals. He was at Baylands (Fremont) Raceway on May 16 for the second NHRA Division 6 race. A 6.12/231.36 qualified #2 in the eight-car field, and he beat Mert Littlefield in the first round. But in the semifinals, the body mounts broke, and he had to shut off giving Gary Densham a free ride into the final. He attempted to qualify at the NHRA Springnationals, but his 6.258/232.55 best was good for the second alternate. Jim's next NHRA national event was Indy, and he showed up with a new Iversen bodied Trans Am.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, January 1, 2022, 11:02:09 AM by Super Crew. Approved by Super Crew.
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Mike Ditty Joe Bolder (M) from Los Angeles, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 7706 ) 1982 - Category: ALKYFC, Type: CN, Class: TA/FC, Div: 7
"Joe Bolder" Owned by Joe Bolder from Los Angeles, California USA Crew Chief: Joe Bolder
'81 Dodge Omni by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol 526 Keith Black Hemi with 3 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
1982 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.400 ET, 220.58 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.260 ET, 169.49 MPH   
1982 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.800 ET, 205.01 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.473 ET, 161.02 MPH
1982 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.300 ET, 190.97 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.803 ET, 149.95 MPH
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No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Tuesday, October 4, 2011, 10:09:38 PM by Danny White.
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Mike Ditty Dale Van Gundy (M) from Anaheim, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 7704 ) 1982 - Category: ALKYFC, Type: CN, Class: TA/FC, Div: 7
"Quarter Pounder" Owned by Dale Van Gundy & Keith Clark from Anaheim, California USA Crew Chief: Dale Van Gundy & Keith Clark
'80 Dodge Challenger by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Alcohol Keith Black Hemi by Van Gundy & Clark with 3 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.690 at Las Vegas NV 6/82         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 63.75, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.98382 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
1982 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.400 ET, 220.58 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.260 ET, 169.49 MPH   
1982 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.800 ET, 205.01 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.473 ET, 161.02 MPH
1982 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.300 ET, 190.97 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.803 ET, 149.95 MPH
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Notes: Unique paint job was black one side and rainbow on the other.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, April 8, 2023, 08:40:45 PM by Super Crew.
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Mike Ditty Clarence Bailey (M) from Compton, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 720 ) 1982 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"King Boogaloo" Owned by Clarence Bailey from Compton, California USA Crew Chief: Clarence Bailey
'79 Dodge Challenger by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.700 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 212.26 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 04.70, MPH 00.99    Entry is 1.07890 times average ET and 0.90566 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
1982 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 254.95 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.820 ET, 193.96 MPH   
1982 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.210 ET, 234.37 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.920 ET, 192.00 MPH
1982 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.740 ET, 214.57 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.250 ET, 177.09 MPH
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Notes: Photo from OCIR 1982. | Bailey's last appearance at the April '82 64 FCs, the one where Menzies made a one-time appearance in the first Ron Capps' Former Jim Moore Arrow. The track speakers went out that night after 1st round, and no ETs were broadcast. In the first round, Bailey raced Craig Epperly in his next-to-last go in the HBG Citation, and somebody along the fence made a congratulatory party yell after they went. - Joe Moore
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, July 9, 2022, 08:35:17 PM by Curt Swartz.
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Mike Ditty Tripp Shumake (M) from Phoenix, Arizona USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 777 ) 1982 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Johnny Loper / Little Hoss" Owned by Johnny Loper from Phoenix, Arizona USA Crew Chief: Johnny Loper
'80 Plymouth Arrow by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Milodon Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.058 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/06/82         1/4 Mile MPH: 246.57 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/07/82
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1982 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 63.26, MPH 79.63    Entry is 0.97552 times average ET and 1.05205 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
1982 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 254.95 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.820 ET, 193.96 MPH   
1982 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.210 ET, 234.37 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.920 ET, 192.00 MPH
1982 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.740 ET, 214.57 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.250 ET, 177.09 MPH
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Notes: Tripp was at Tucson for the AHRA Winternationals. Traction was horrible as Low ET of the meet was 6.21 (and that was a track record). Shumake didn't run quite that well, but in the first round, he advanced with a 6.48/224.42 when John Force fouled. In the semifinals, he ran 6.30, but lost to Don Prudhomme's holeshot aided 6.34. At Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, he qualified #7 with a 6.058/238.09. A 6.147/243.24 beat Frank Hall in the first round, and in round two, he set Top Speed of the meet on a 6.068/246.57 pass, losing run to Raymond Beadle's 6.02/239 in the "Blue Max." At the Bakersfield March Meet, Tripp qualified #6 in the eight-car show with a 6.28. He beat Mike Van Sant in the "Invader" Mustang in the first round, while in the semifinals, his 6.24/230.17 beat Tom McEwen's 6.44/223 to advance into the final. There, he lost to Tom Ridings. Unfortunately, he failed to qualify at the NHRA Gatornationals. His best of 6.201/242.58 was good for the third alternate. He also failed to qualify at Atlanta for the NHRA Southern Nationals when the car broke. By the time the team rolled into Baton Rouge for the NHRA Cajun Nationals on May 30, the Arrow had become a Dodge Omni. It was an eight-car field and Tripp ran 6.239/236.84 to qualify #7. He lost to Billy Meyer in the first round, 6.09/244 to 6.216/235.60. At the next NHRA event, the Springnationals, Shumake qualified on the "bump" with a 6.192/225.56. He lost to Force in the first round, on a holehot, 6.30/235.60 to Tripp's 6.242/235.60. That was Tripp's last national event in this car. He raced a car for Billy Meyer for the last two events of the year. Photo from OCIR 1982.
Submitted by Curt Swartz, Last updated on Friday, December 3, 2021, 08:26:34 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.

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