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Bill Goudreau (M) from
Cleveland, Ohio
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
382 ) |
1981 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3 |
| "Bill Goudreau" Owned by Bill Goudreau
from
Cleveland, Ohio
USA
| Crew Chief: George Bakondi |
| '73 Dragster by
Sikora Bros. |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.185 at AHRA West Salem OH 7/26/81 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
235.60 at AHRA West Salem OH 7/26/81 |
| 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 |
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Entry's 1981 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 26.87,
MPH 46.67 |
Entry is 1.03967 times average ET and 0.99476 times average MPH |
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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: Ran in 1981, then retired for a time. Bill did not appear on any NHRA qualifying or DNQ sheets for this year although he ran at Indy if this photo is from 1981. We need to see deeper into the DNQ lists. |
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Marvin Graham (M) from
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
428 ) |
1974 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 4 |
| "Marvin Graham" Owned by Marvin Graham
from
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
USA
| Crew Chief: Chester Gariss |
| '73 Dragster by
Mike Stewart |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 417 Donovan Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.081 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/02/74 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
232.55 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/02/74 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1974 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 71.05,
MPH 59.05 |
Entry is 0.96524 times average ET and 1.01550 times average MPH |
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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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| 1974 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.780 ET, 248.61 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.000 ET, 184.80 MPH |
| 1974 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.300 ET, 229.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.360 ET, 176.12 MPH |
| 1974 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.820 ET, 211.54 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.690 ET, 163.21 MPH |
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Notes: Marvin was virtually unknown when he entered the national scene in 1974. He switched to a Donovan power plant and with the help of his pal Mike Kuhl, was able to start running very strong. His first NHRA national event was in 1974 at Englishtown, NJ, where he promptly qualified the car at 6.367/229. Although the car was running strong with Kuhl's help, Marvin still had to be coaxed into participating at the NHRA US Nationals in Indy by friends/competitors Carl Olson and Kuhl. The two went so far as to carry the engine parts Marvin needed from California to Tulsa on their way to Indy and made sure the engine was built in time for Marvin to get there. As a result of this push, Marvin was able to notch his first-ever National event win. His best NHRA national event times of 6.081/232.55 came at Indy 1974, where he killed 'em with consistency on race day over 32 cars. Later that year, he won the AHRA World Finals and decided to go full-time racing. | He was at Green Valley for the rain postponed AHRA Grand American on May 8. Marvin qualified #5 and lasted until round two before losing to eventual winner Don Garlits. He was one of 35 cars attempting to qualify at Bristol for the IHRA Springnationals. Marvin made the show, qualifying #9 and setting up a first-round meeting with low qualifier, Clayton Harris. Graham's 6.36/228.42 beat Harris' off-pace 6.72/196 in their race, but in round two, a 6.34/227.27 lost to eventual winner Dale Funk's 6.24/230. He qualified #8 at Englishtown for the NHRA Summernationals with a 6.36/229.59. Unfortunately, a first-round 6.61/214.79 lost to Harris, who got some revenge from Bristol with a 6.34/229. At the AHRA Gateway Nationals at St. Louis, Marvin's 6.60 qualified #5. He had problems in the first round, and slowed to a 7.16 loss to John Austin's 6.55. Marvin was at Wichita for the third NHRA Division 5 race where he set Low ET at 6.30 in qualifying #1 for the eight-car field. He beat Junior Kaiser in the first round, with a 6.65/211.76 and in the semifinals, he eased it through when Mike Wagoner fouled. He faced John Wiebe in the final, but he smoked the tires and shut off to 10.02 in a runner-up finish to Wiebe's 6.57. |
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Marvin Graham (M) from
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
428 / 4) |
1982 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 7 |
| "Fisher's Fever" Owned by Ray Fisher
from
Riverside, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Larry Frazier |
| '81 Dragster by
ACI - Dave Settles |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.723 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/13/82 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
248.61 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/13/82 |
| 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 |
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Entry's 1982 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 71.94,
MPH 73.06 |
Entry is 0.96836 times average ET and 1.02761 times average MPH |
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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: Marvin's last ride. Graham qualified #6 at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals with a 5.771/241.28. He had problems in the first round and slowed to a 10.26, losing to eventual winner Dick LaHaie's 5.88. Marvin set Low ET in qualifying #1 at the Gatornationals with a 5.723/248.61. A first-round 5.83 lost to Johnny Abbott's 5.80. He went to Famoso for the Bakersfield March Meet, where he lasted until the second round before losing to Doug Kerhulas' 5.92/241 with an off-pace 6.71. At Darlington for the IHRA Winternationals, Graham set Low ET and Top Speed in qualifying #1 with a 5.83/246.57. Unfortunately, he lost in the first round. The Video Link shows Marvin racing at OCIR on 5/22/82. | Color pictures of this one are rare. In '82, Larry Frazier came aboard with the 8/71 Littlefield/Crower combo. ND Gators pit coverage also showed him under the car. Fisher got out of racing in the Spring. Later sold to Tom Ridings, who ran it early in '83, OCIR Grand Premier, Pomona, 'till around the March Meet. - Joe Moore |
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Charlie Greer Jr. (M) from
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
132 ) |
1981 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 1 |
| "Thunder" Owned by Rementer & Greer
from
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
USA
| Crew Chief: Charlie Greer |
| '79 Dragster by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.033 at NHRA Columbus OH 6/13/81 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
239.99 at NHRA Columbus OH 6/13/81 |
| 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 |
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Entry's 1981 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 41.77,
MPH 58.36 |
Entry is 1.01412 times average ET and 1.01330 times average MPH |
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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: Second alternate at Columbus with a 6.033 at a weird 239.99 (usually the clocks gave 240.00). The team was the fifth alternate at Englishtown at 6.120/230.17. That was their last NHRA national event of the year. |
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Howard Haight (M) from
Upland, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
708 ) |
1975 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7 |
| "Cochrum & Haight" Owned by Ron Cochrum & Howard Haight
from
Pomona, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Ron Cochrum |
| '72 Dragster by
M&S Welding |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 427 Chevrolet with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.209 at Bakersfield CA 3/75 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
232.55 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 8/31/75 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1975 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 49.04,
MPH 58.18 |
Entry is 1.00177 times average ET and 1.01550 times average MPH |
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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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| 1975 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 250.69 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.000 ET, 189.96 MPH |
| 1975 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.198 ET, 229.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.360 ET, 176.12 MPH |
| 1975 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.759 ET, 211.54 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.690 ET, 163.21 MPH |
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Notes: The team ran Pomona as always. They were a DNQ in a gigantic field of cars but ran a solid 6.390/231.95 for the 22nd alternate slot. Howard was at the PDA Championships at OCIR in July. In the first round, he beat Jim Herbert with a 6.66/219.51, but in round two, he shut down to 7.41/138.67 in a loss to eventual winner Marvin Graham's 6.03/229. At Indy, at least 53 cars showed up for the 32-car field. Unfortunately, Howard's improved 6.300/232.55 was far from making the cut in the 15th alternate position. That was the team's last NHRA national event of the year. |
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Howard Haight (M) from
Upland, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
708 ) |
1982 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 7 |
| "Ron Cochrum" Owned by Ron Cochrum
from
Pomona, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Hugh Walker |
| '72 Dragster by
M&S Welding |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.900 at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
244.56 at Unknown |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1982 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 51.17,
MPH 59.08 |
Entry is 0.99831 times average ET and 1.01087 times average MPH |
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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: The team does not appear on any NHRA national event qualifying or DNQ lists this year (but we are missing some entries). |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Friday, December 3, 2021, 09:36:35 PM by
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Howard Haight (M) from
Upland, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
708 ) |
1984 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 7 |
| "Cochrum & Haight" Owned by Ron Cochrum & Howard Haight
from
Pomona, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Hugh Walker |
| '82 Dragster by
Tony Casarez |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 488 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.781 at NHRA Pomona CA 10/20/84 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
245.23 at NHRA Pomona CA 10/20/84 |
| 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 1984 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 58.42,
MPH 53.20 |
Entry is 0.98652 times average ET and 1.00545 times average MPH |
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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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| 1984 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.391 ET, 264.70 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1984 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 5.860 ET, 243.90 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1984 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.360 ET, 224.73 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: Howard qualified on the bump at Pomona with a 5.799/235.60. He lost to Gene Snow in round one with a 16.554/43.77 shutoff. Qualified #15 at Indy at 5.829/238.09 and won round one over Chris Karamesines, 5.817/226.70 to 6.366/240.00. Don Garlits took out Howard in the second round, 5.611/234.98 to 6.014/205.47. Howard qualified #14 at the Pomona Finals with the team’s best times of the year, 5.781/245.23. Gary Ormsby won their first-round match, 5.661/254.95 to a 12.594/60.72 shutoff. Former Jody Smart dragster. | A rare accomplishment in drag racing - the car broke even financially this year. Former Jody Smart car. Ran straight and true - Howard Haight |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, November 23, 2023, 07:54:09 PM by
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Gary Hazen (M) from
El Monte, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
769 ) |
1974 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7 |
| "Panic!" Owned by Gary Hazen
from
El Monte, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Gary Hazen |
| Dragster by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 417 Donovan Hemi by Gary Hazen with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.240 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/74 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
228.42 at Irwindale CA 7/74 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1974 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 55.77,
MPH 48.37 |
Entry is 0.99048 times average ET and 0.99747 times average MPH |
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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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| 1974 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.780 ET, 248.61 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.000 ET, 184.80 MPH |
| 1974 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.300 ET, 229.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.360 ET, 176.12 MPH |
| 1974 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.820 ET, 211.54 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.690 ET, 163.21 MPH |
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Notes: Gary was at Irwindale for the "Fox Hunt" race in March. He qualified #4 in the eight-car field with a 6.39, but he lost to Dwight Salisbury in the first round. On April 6, he was at OCIR for the AHRA Grand American race. Forty-two cars were attempting to qualify for the sixteen-car field, and Hazen's 6.42 qualified on the "bump." He beat Frank Prock in the first round, with a 6.48/217.39, while a round two 6.45/217.91 beat Walt Rhoades. He lost to eventual winner Don Garlits' 6.37/234 in the semifinals with a 6.50/198.57. Gary also ran 6.28 at Irwindale. |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, March 12, 2022, 08:35:46 PM by
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Jim Head (M) from
Columbus, Ohio
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
301 ) |
1983 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3 |
| "Jim Head" Owned by Jim Head
from
Columbus, Ohio
USA
| Crew Chief: Jim Head |
| '80 Dragster by
ACI - Dave Settles |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.866 at NHRA Englishtown NJ 7/17/83 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
239.36 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/05/83 |
| 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 53.34,
MPH 43.33 |
Entry is 0.99424 times average ET and 0.98938 times average MPH |
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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: Head was the 5th alternate at Pomona with a 5.983 at 239.39. He ran 6.008/212.76 at NHRA Gainesville, qualifying #15. He lost in round one, to Danny Danell, 6.20/239 to 6.36/164. The following week (March 20), he was at Darlington for the IHRA Winternationals. There he lasted until the semifinals before losing to Jim Barnard. Head was the third alternate at Atlanta for the NHRA Southern Nationals with a 5.993/236.84. He qualified #15 at Columbus with a 6.046/237.46 but slowed to a 9.16 against Gene Snow in Round one. He then went to Milan, Michigan, for the IHRA Northern Nationals. Head qualified #7 in the eight-car field, but he lost to Connie Kalitta in the opening round of eliminations. Jim qualified #15 at Englishtown as well, and his 6.064/234.37 got into this show. Jim best alternate Bob Simmons in round one, with a 5.866/236.22 when Simmons lost fire. He lost a close decision to Connie Kalitta in round two, 5.97/220 to 6.019/234.37. He did not go to Denver for the NHRA Mile High Nationals, but he was at Martin, Michigan, for the PHR Championships. It was an eight-car show, and he qualified on the "bump" with a 5.96. He improved to 5.87/236.22 in the first round, but it wasn't good enough to beat Dick LaHaie's 5.81/233. Head was the fifth alternate at Indy with a 5.957/233.16. That was Jim's last NHRA national event for the year. Photo from 1983 Springnationals, Columbus, Ohio. |
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Jim Herbert (M) from
Sacramento, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
732 ) |
1980 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 7 |
| "Battleborn" Owned by Ed Wilson
from
Reno, Nevada
USA
| Crew Chief: Ed Wilson |
| '76 Dragster by
Ron Atterbury |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.995 at NHRA D6 Fremont CA 4/80 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
236.84 at NHRA D6 Fremont CA 4/80 |
| 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 50.00,
MPH 50.00 |
Entry is 1.00000 times average ET and 1.00000 times average MPH |
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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: Herbert was at Fremont in April for the NHRA Division 6 race. He qualified #6 in the sixteen-car field with a 5.99/236.84. He soloed in the first round before losing to a holeshot by Noel Reese in round two. His quicker 6.03/236.84 lost to Noel's 6.16/229. The team didn't race at any NHRA national events in 1980. |
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Eddie Hill (M) from
Wichita Falls, Texas
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
489 ) |
1985 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 4 |
| "Texan" Owned by Eddie Hill
from
Wichita Falls, Texas
USA
| Crew Chief: Donnie Couch |
| '83 Dragster by
Don Long |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 498 JP-1 Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.845 at NHRA Pomona CA 10/19/85 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
250.97 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/02/85 |
| 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 1985 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 51.60,
MPH 64.66 |
Entry is 0.99744 times average ET and 1.02899 times average MPH |
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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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| 1985 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.391 ET, 268.01 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.440 ET, 215.95 MPH |
| 1985 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 5.860 ET, 243.90 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.612 ET, 205.15 MPH |
| 1985 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.360 ET, 224.73 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 3.942 ET, 187.98 MPH |
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Notes: Photo from 1985 Nationals, Eddie Hill returned to drag racing after nearly 20 years away. This was the former Dago Red car of Frank Taylor that Rocky Epperly and Gary Read drove. Hill bought the car from Dan Pastorini. |
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Phil Hobbs (M) from
Kokomo, Indiana
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
302 ) |
1984 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3 |
| "Barber & Engler" Owned by Barber & Engler
from
Kokomo, Indiana
USA
| Crew Chief: Barber & Engler |
| '84 Dragster by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.840 at NHRA Columbus OH 6/10/84 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
231.36 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 1984 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 52.13,
MPH 17.95 |
Entry is 0.99659 times average ET and 0.94859 times average MPH |
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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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| 1984 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.391 ET, 264.70 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1984 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 5.860 ET, 243.90 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1984 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.360 ET, 224.73 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: Failed 'no wing' experiment. Photo from 1984 US Nationals. Crashed on this run. | Hobbs returned to the sport after a thirteen year hiatus at the NHRA Springnationals in June. Only 15 cars showed for the sixteen-car field so qualifying was easy, but he still ran 5.84/216.86 to qualify #11. In the first round, he lost fire, advancing Gary Ormsby. At Indianapolis, as the picture shows, he crashed over the guardrail in qualifying. He was OK other than a sprained ankle. |
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Steve Hodkinson (M) from
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
407 ) |
1982 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 7 |
| "TR-3 Resin Glaze Special" Owned by Marc Danekas
from
Long Beach, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Marc Danekas |
| '81 Dragster by
ACI - Dave Settles |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.720 at NHRA Atlanta GA 4/24/82 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
237.46 at NHRA Atlanta GA 4/24/82 |
| 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 |
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Entry's 1982 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 72.30,
MPH 38.39 |
Entry is 0.96785 times average ET and 0.98152 times average MPH |
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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: Steve qualified on the pole for the NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta. His 5.720 (Low ET) at 237.46 got the spot. It was an eight-car show, and the "bump" was a 5.84. Names such as Johnny Abbott, Joe Amato, Jeb Allen, Gene Snow, and others failed to qualify. Steve made it into the final to meet his "teammate" Lucille Lee. He got there by running a 5.949/234.37 over a tire-smoking Gary Beck at 7.18, and in the semifinals, his 6.126/211.26 beat Connie Kalitta's troubled 6.43/208. In the final with Lee, he lost fire, giving Lucille a single run for the victory. . Car owner Marc Danekas by the front of the car. Steve did not qualify for that event, finishing as the third alternate at 6.284/227.84. That was STeve's last NHRA national event this year. Formerly listed 5.685/248.61 for this car this year. Where was that run? | 11. 6.284 227.84 NHRA Baton Rouge LA 84 (DNQ) |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, 07:19:34 AM by
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John Holcombe (M) from
Charleston, South Carolina
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
255 ) |
1984 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 2 |
| "Cheap Thrills" Owned by John Holcombe
from
Charleston, South Carolina
USA
| Crew Chief: John Holcombe |
| '81 Dragster by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
10.800 at NHRA Englishtown NJ 7/14/84 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
83.10 at NHRA Englishtown NJ 7/14/84 |
| 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 1984 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.59,
MPH 00.37 |
Entry is 1.84300 times average ET and 0.34071 times average MPH |
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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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| 1984 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.391 ET, 264.70 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1984 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 5.860 ET, 243.90 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1984 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.360 ET, 224.73 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: Made the short field at the 1984 NHRA Summernationals at Englishtown, running 10.80-83.10 for the 12th and final spot. He lost fire against Gary Ormsby in round one. That was John's only NHRA national event this year. |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, October 15, 2022, 12:56:05 PM by
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Tom Jaros (M) from
Cleveland, Ohio
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
352 ) |
1980 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3 |
| "Horsepower Unlimited" Owned by Tom Jaros
from
Cleveland, Ohio
USA
| Crew Chief: Tom Jaros |
| Dragster by
Lou Novoty |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Ford SOHC by Tom Jaros with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.830 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 8/31/80 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
210.00 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 8/31/80 |
| 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 00.95,
MPH 00.96 |
Entry is 1.13928 times average ET and 0.88667 times average MPH |
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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: Tom was the sixth alternate at NHRA Indy with his Ford powered fueler at 6.83/210. |
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Tom Kaiser (M) from
Lakewood, Colorado
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
511 ) |
1982 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 5 |
| "Sweeteners Inc. / The Outlaw" Owned by Tom Kaiser
from
Lakewood, Colorado
USA
| Crew Chief: Tom Kaiser |
| '79 Dragster by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.340 at NHRA Bandimere CO 7/30/82 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
207.37 at NHRA Bandimere CO 7/30/82 |
| 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 |
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Entry's 1982 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 07.86,
MPH 00.93 |
Entry is 1.07276 times average ET and 0.85715 times average MPH |
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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: Tom qualified on the bump at Denver at 6.340/207.37. Unfortunately, he could not race in eliminations and was replaced by alternate Bill Beitscher. That was Tom's only NHRA national event this year. |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Friday, December 3, 2021, 10:18:29 PM by
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Connie Kalitta (M) from
Ypsilanti, Michigan
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
399 ) |
1980 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3 |
| "Bounty Hunter" Owned by Connie Kalitta
from
Ypsilanti, Michigan
USA
| Crew Chief: Connie Kalitta |
| '80 Dragster by
Logghe Stamping Co. |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.810 at Bakersfield CA 3/80 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
244.56 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/02/80 |
| 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 75.83,
MPH 70.48 |
Entry is 0.96914 times average ET and 1.03260 times average MPH |
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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: Conrad's new dragster ran its first laps at the OCIR Super Bowl race. He ran 5.85/227. Kalitta qualified #1 at the AHRA Winternationals and lasted until the semifinals, where he lost to Jeb Allen. He also qualified #1 at Pomona with a 5.852/244.56 for the NHRA Winternationals. He eased it through the first-round with a 6.28/172.08 when Rob Bruins fouled. A 6.01/238.72 beat Gary Beck's 6.02 at the same speed in round two. In the semifinals, a 5.98/238.09 beat Richard Tharp's 6.11/243 in the Candies and Hughes car. In the final, he faced former girlfriend Shirley Muldowney. Shirley had been running quicker all though eliminations and that's the way the final ended. Her 5.94/247 grabbed the win while Conrad's 6.03/233.76 got the runner-up spot. He won the Bakersfield March Meet on March 9. He set Low ET at 5.81, and in the semifinals got a measure of satisfaction when he beat Shirley's 5.83/226.70 with a 5.98/243. In the final, he faced Graham Light. Graham smoked the tires to a 9.86/82 while Kalitta chalked up the win with a 6.10/224.43. The following week (March 16), he qualified #10 at the NHRA Gatornationals. He lost to Allen in the first round. He made another final round appearance at the next race, the IHRA Winternationals at Darlington. He qualified #1 in the eight-car show with a 6.03 and then worked his way into the finals where he met Tharp. Connie smoked the tires in that final round racs and shut off to a 7.25/132.45, losing to Richard's 6.05/243. He qualified #2 behind Tharp with a 6.18 at the NHRA Division 4 race at Green Valley. He made it into the finals by making a single in the semifinal when David Pace broke in the "Carroll Brothers" car. Kalitta ran a 6.37/230.17 on the solo, but he parachute failed and he crashed into the safety net. The car was too badly damaged to run in the final and Gary Beck singled for the win. At Bristol for the IHRA Springnationals, he ran 5.97 to qualify #4 in the eight-car field. In the first round, he slowed to a 6.14 that lost to eventual winner Bob Hilton's 6.08 in the "Jim and Allison Lee" car. His next stop was at Columbus for the NHRA Springnationals in early June. He qualified in the "unlucky" #9 spot with a 6.01/235.72. That set up a first-round meeting with low qualifier Tharp. Kalitta was up to the task, running a 5.97 to beat Richard's 6.03. He got to run Muldowney in round two and he was a bit slow of the line and his 6.00 lost to Shirley's 6.02. He qualified #7 at Englishtown for the NHRA Summernationals with a 5.97. He had an interesting run in round two; he went into tire shake against Shirley and it looked like she would get the win, but then the Pink car slowed at 3/4 track, breaking something in the drivetrain and Conrad motored past for the win with a 6.31. In the semifinals, he smoked the tires and lost to eventual winner Dick LaHaie. The following week (July 20), he was at Milan for the IHRA Northern Nationals. A 5.87 qualified #2 in the eight-car field. Unfortunately, a 6.12 in the first round lost to Mark Oswald's 5.93. Connie didn't run a lot of AHRA races, but he was at Dragway 42 on July 27 for the AHRA Grandnationals. He didn't hang around for long; he qualified #6 in the eight-car show with a 6.07 and then left, not bothering to stay for eliminations. Back at Bristol for the IHRA Summernationals in early August, a 6.08 qualified #5 in the eight-car program. He broke in the first round, and slowed to a 10.17 that lost to Tharp's Low ET run of 5.86. At the NHRA Division 1 race at Maple Grove, Kalitta made it into the final before he smoked the tires to a 6.20/190.27 runner-up finish to Hilton's 5.88/236. At Indy for the NHRA US Nationals, he qualified #12 with a 5.89/237.46. He beat Oswald's 6.15/234 in the first round, with a 6.02/205.94. Hiss 6.07/231.36 beat Tharp, who smoked the tire in round twos. In round three (32 car field), his car broke on the line and advanced Junior Kaiser into the semifinals. Bakersfield and Pomona were his best times at 5.81/244.56. |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, March 12, 2022, 10:10:40 PM by
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Connie Kalitta (M) from
Ypsilanti, Michigan
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
399 / 10) |
1982 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3 |
| "Kalitta Flying Service" Owned by Connie Kalitta
from
Ypsilanti, Michigan
USA
| Crew Chief: Ron Barrow |
| '82 Dragster by
Logghe Stamping Co. |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.560 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/06/82 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
244.56 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/06/82 |
| 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 |
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Entry's 1982 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 91.07,
MPH 59.08 |
Entry is 0.94078 times average ET and 1.01087 times average MPH |
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MPH 00.00 |
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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: At Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, Kalitta ran 5.831/240.00 to qualify #13. In the first round, he improved to 5.719/243.24 to beat Jim Barnard's 5.78/246. In round two, Connie fell off to 6.099/237.46 and lost to Jeb Allen's 6.07/238. He faced off against Lucille Lee in a best of three match race at OCIR. He won two straight with a best of 5.86/229. His next stop was Gainesville for the NHRA Gatornationals, where his 5.815/243.24 qualified #8. He beat Jim Head in round one, 5.836/239.36 to 6.01/238, and a 6.158/234.98 in round two topped Allen's slightly quicker 6.132/224, but he lost to eventual winner Shirley Muldowney in the semifinals when he shut off. The following week, he was at Darlington for the IHRA Winternationals. He lost to Barnard in the semifinals with an ailing 16.01. Next, he was at Famoso for the Bakersfield March Meet. A 5.83/207 in the first round, beat Mark Prudhomme, but in round two, Shirley's 5.78/243 beat his early shutoff 6.38/154.37. Kalitta was impressive at Atlanta for the NHRA Southern Nationals. The Nitro classes were only eight-car fields, and many "name" drivers failed to qualify. Connie's 5.767/236.84 qualified #3, and a first-round 5.837/234.37 beat Muldowney's 5.93/245. In the semifinals, his smoking 6.431/208.81 lost to Steve Hodkinson's 6.12/211. He made it to the final at Rockingham for the IHRA Pro-Am Championships. His 5.90 in the final lost to Gary Beck's 5.86. Connie qualified #13 at NHRA Columbus at 5.900/240.00. In round one, he lost to Muldowney again, 5.84/238 to 5.955/227.27. At Sanair, Kalitta qualified #4 at 5.880/223.88. He beat Jeb Allen in round one, 5.791/240.00 to 5.89/240, and best Joe Amato in round two, 5.771/240.64 to 6.15/198. In the final, he got the win over Muldowney, 5.758/241.28 to 5.85/220. Connie qualified #7 at Englishtown at 5.736/243.90. In round one, he got the holeshot on Dick LaHaie, but Dick came back to claim a 'dead heat' decision on a 5.93/236 to 5.946/236.84 (the margin of victory was .000 seconds)! Connie qualified #6 at Brainerd at 5.756/241.28 but fouled against Shirley in round one, and lost a 5.88/236 to 5.903/203.61 duel. At Indy, Connie qualified #11 at 5.762/238.72, but he dropped a hammer in round one, with an out-of-nowhere 5.560/241.93 that took out Frank Bradley's otherwise solid 5.767/239.99. In round two, Connie kept it going with a 5.634/240.64 decision over a broken Dick LaHaie. He put a tenth on Gary Beck on the starting line in the semis and then extended that into a 5.687/244.56 to 5.76/240 decision. His final-round opponent, former girlfriend Shirley Muldowney, ran 5.60s herself all day. She got a slight jump on Connie and duplicated her qualifying time to take a 5.570/251.39 to 5.669/241.28 decision. rnThat final round served as the quickest side-by-side pass in history to that point and is considered one of the iconic drag races of all time. Kalitta qualified #2 at the Golden Gate Nats with a 5.653/230.76. In round one, he beat Jim Barnard, 5.640/238.72 to 5.95/235, but took out Dwight Salisbury in round two, 5.754/240.64 to 5.99/189. In the final, Connie took the measure of Gary Beck's shutoff run for a 5.593/241.28 victory. He qualified #7 at the World Finals at 5.757/236.84. Connie beat Dave Braskett in round one, 5.710/236.84 to 6.15/201, but he had troubles and shut down to a 7.37/133 against's Jody Smart in round two. Connie had a unique tune-up this year. He ran great ETs but did not mile per hour much at all. |
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Connie Kalitta (M) from
Ypsilanti, Michigan
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
399 / 3) |
1983 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3 |
| "Kalitta Flying Service / Bounty Hunter" Owned by Connie Kalitta
from
Ypsilanti, Michigan
USA
| Crew Chief: Ron Barrow |
| '82 Dragster by
Chuck Kurzawa |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.659 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/12/83 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
250.69 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/13/83 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
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 73.67,
MPH 77.47 |
Entry is 0.95915 times average ET and 1.03621 times average MPH |
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MPH 00.00 |
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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: Kalitta did not have a good weekend at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals. On his first qualifying pass, he ran 7.29. Then he returned and ran 6.29 and followed that up with a 6.19. This must have been frustrating as his son, Scott, was running 5.88 and 5.87, and both had Ron Barrow turning the wrenches. Finally, on a last-ditch effort, Connie ran a 5.88/241.28 for the #14 spot. In the first round, he lost to Gene Snow when his motor came up ailing and could only muster a 6.36/181 to Snow's 5.88/241. At the Gatornationals, a 5.65 qualified #4, and in the first round, he raced his son Scott. Conrad won with a 5.85 over a tire-shaking 6.29 by his son. In round two, a 5.72/248.61 beat Jody Smart's 5.81/247. Kalitta had a smile on his face when his 5.66/250.69 beat Shirley Muldowney in the semifinal, but he had problems in the final and slowed to a 7.19/128.20 runner-up finish to Gary Beck's 5.49/251. He finished one spot better at Darlington for the IHRA Winternationals when he ran a 6.18/243.90 in the final to beat Jim Barnard's 6.29/241. In the semifinal, he defeated low qualifier Richard Tharp with a 5.81. Earlier, Kalitta had set Top Speed at 245.90. On April 17, he was in Atlanta for the NHRA Southern Nationals. It was only an eight-car show, but Kalitta managed to qualify #7 at 5.74/241.93. He beat a tire-smoking Joe Amato in the first round with a 5.73/245.90 before losing to Beck's 5.56/246 in the semifinals with a 5.73/241.93. The following week (April 24), he was at Rockingham for the IHRA Pro-Am Championships. He qualified #4 with a 5.70 and beat Jack Ostrander in the first round before losing to Smart in the semifinals. Things didn't go too well at Baton Rouge for the NHRA Cajun Nationals, where he was the first alternate for the eight-car show with a 5.82/237.46. Shortly after that (June 5), he was in Bristol for the IHRA Springnationals. It was another eight-car field, and he qualified #5. Unfortunately, that set up a first-round meeting with low qualifier Beck. Connie tried hard in their race, but his 5.75/235.60 was no match for Gary's 5.62/246. A week later, he was at Columbus for the NHRA Springnationals. Kalitta qualified #4 with a 5.73/247.25. A 5.74/247.25 in the first round beat Danny Dannell, but a 5.86/236.84 in round two lost to Doug Kerhulas' 5.82/233. Kalitta was still sitting in sixth place in the NHRA TF points standings. Early in July, he made the trip to Canada for the NHRA Grandnationals. He qualified #6 in the eight-car field but went home early after his 6.72 in the first round fell to Beck's 5.68. A week later, he was in Milan, Michigan, for the IHRA Northern Nationals. This was another eight-car show, and his 5.71/241.93 qualified #3. He beat Jim Head in round one before losing to the eventual winner, Tharp, in the semifinal. It was then off to Englishtown for the NHRA Summernationals, where he ran 5.88/242.58 to qualify #11. He improved to 5.81/244.56 to defeat Denzer Shultz's 6.15/181 in round one, and in round two, a 5.97/220.58 stopped Head's 6.01/234. The car broke against Smart in the semifinal. Kalitta did not go to Denver for the NHRA Mile High Nationals. Photo from 1983 Springnationals, Columbus, Ohio. | Those Kalitta cars (5.99 Low) were a sharp night time, pair at the last OCIR Grand Premier in Jan. '83 in a 4-car field (also Hodkinson and Howard Haight, who somehow singled for the 6.76 win.) - Joe Moore | In 1982, Chuck built four identical cars, one for Connie Kalitta, Scott Kalitta's first car, George Tolon's car, and Stan Rosen's Ego Trip. - Chuck Kurzawa III, Draglist LIVE, 2/27/23 |
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Scott Kalitta (M) from
Belleville, Michigan
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
319 ) |
1982 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 3 |
| "Scott Kalitta Flying Service" Owned by Connie Kalitta
from
Ypsilanti, Michigan
USA
| Crew Chief: Jeff LaHaie |
| '80 Dragster by
Chuck Kurzawa |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 482 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.700 at NHRA Fremont CA 10/02/82 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
243.90 at NHRA Englishtown NJ 7/17/82 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
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Entry's 1982 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 74.64,
MPH 56.80 |
Entry is 0.96447 times average ET and 1.00814 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: Scott's NHRA season in 1982: Englishtown Summernats, 5.825/243.90 Q14, 6.147/204.08 R1 loss to Amato; Brainerd - 5.885/240.64 DNQ-4; Indy - 5.838/229.59 Q16, 6.163/195.22 loss to Billy Williams; Fremont - 5.700/238.72 Q7, 5.841/215.82 loss to Amato; World Finals - 6.076/214.79 DNQ-3. |
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Rankings updated: 05/24/24 02:02:49 pm EDT
