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Photog Web 		Sush Matsubara (M) from Los Angeles, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 733 ) 1972 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Pisano & Matsubara" Owned by Joe Pisano from Long Beach, California USA Crew Chief: Joe Pisano
'71 Chevrolet Vega by Don Long | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Ed Pink Hemi by Joe Pisano with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.410 at Long Beach CA 12/02/72         1/4 Mile MPH: 229.59 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/04/72
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1972 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 88.28, MPH 85.83    Entry is 0.94417 times average ET and 1.07145 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1972 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.294 ET, 235.64 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.520 ET, 189.00 MPH   
1972 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.789 ET, 214.28 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.780 ET, 184.00 MPH
1972 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.289 ET, 199.58 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.110 ET, 172.12 MPH
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Notes: Number one qualifier at Indy '72 with a 6.465/227.27, set Low ET and Top Speed of the Meet (6.461/229.59) during the first round. Sush was the number three qualifier (6.41) at Lions during the "Last Drag Race." First paint job. Also raced in all red later in the year. | Won Fremont Funny Car Spectacular at 6.63/219.20. Also, ran 6.48 at Lions. Sush was the number three qualifier at 6.41 at the Lions Last Drag Race on December 2. He beat Gordon Swearingen's 18.71 shut-off in round one with a 6.42, but his 6.74 in the second round fell to Jim Dunn's 6.54.
Submitted by Mike Gagnon, Last updated on Monday, December 18, 2023, 10:15:09 AM by Thomas Nagy.
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Photog Web 		Sush Matsubara (M) from Los Angeles, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 733 ) 1973 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Pisano & Matsubara" Owned by Joe Pisano from Long Beach, California USA Crew Chief: Joe Pisano
'73 Chevrolet Vega by John Buttera | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi by Ed Pink with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.486 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/01/73         1/4 Mile MPH: 231.95 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/01/73
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1973 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 68.23, MPH 91.05    Entry is 0.97271 times average ET and 1.07884 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1973 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.169 ET, 235.64 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.520 ET, 189.00 MPH   
1973 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.668 ET, 215.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.657 ET, 184.00 MPH
1973 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.168 ET, 200.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.987 ET, 172.12 MPH
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Notes: Matsubara started his season at the Irwindale Grand Premiere race. It was a sixteen-car field, and he qualified #4 with a 6.93. In the opening round of competition, his off pace 7.29/210.28 lost to Jeff Courtie's 7.08. Sush was the top qualifier at the second OCIR All-Pro race with a 6.62 (Low ET). He ran 6.76/213 to beat Tom McEwen's 6.79/215 and 6.71/213.77 over Jim Paoli's 6.73/200 to make the finals against Pat Foster driving the Barry Setzer owned Vega. He lost the final to Foster's 7.03. He competed at the AHRA Winternationals at Phoenix, where his 6.50/215.82 qualified #2 in the 32 car field behind Foster's 6.40. Unfortunately, he smoked the tires in the first round and shut off to an 11.47/57.80 loss to Richard Tharp's 6.55 in the "Blue Max." Sush once again qualified #1 at the third OCIR All-Pro race with a 6.66 (Low ET), and once again, he reached the finals, but this time lost to Tom McEwen's 7.72/104.77 with an off pace 8.08/159.01. Traction was horrible at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, and the team failed to qualify there. After being on such a lousy racing surface, the team was happy to be going to Irwindale for an eight-car show. But as luck would have it, Irwindale had the rocket car of Bill Fredrick's running there as well. Bill had some problems and dumped rocket fuel all over the left lane, making it useless. In the opening round, Matsubara's 6.95/213.27 won when Leroy Chadderton slipped and slipped the "Hawaiian" across the centerline. Russell Long also slid all over the track in the "Pabst" Charger in the semifinals while Sush took an easy pass down the right lane to win. The track officials decided that they ran the final with both cars making one run each down the right lane, with the car that got the lowest ET being declared the winner. Bill Leavitt was his final-round opponent, and Bill ran 6.83/206. Sush then made his run and ran 6.64/224.43 for the victory. Things returned no normal at Fresno Dragway's Winter Race of Champions. The track was fair, and there were no issues. It was another eight-car field, and Sush qualified #5, meaning that he would have to run the low qualifier, Dave Beebe, in the first round. Dave had driven the "Mr. Ed" Satellite to an excellent 6.47 in qualifying, which was over two-tenths quicker than the rest of the field. So in round one, Sush tried hard, but his 6.85/211.26 finished far behind Beebe's 6.56/219. Shortly after that (March 24), the team was back at OCIR for the final All-Pro race. The final race featured sixteen-car fields. A 6.91 qualified Sush in the #11 spot. In round one, he picked up to 6.84/220.04 to defeat Mert Littlefield's6.87/205. In round two, Mike Halloran shut off against him, and a 7.49/193.96 advanced. In the semifinals, his opponent Dave Uyehara had problems in the "Pure Hell" car and shut down to 13.80 while Matsubara cranked out a 6.89/215 to win. He faced Tom McEwen in the final. Tom had not run better than 6.96 in eliminations. But the "Goose" ran a 6.69/222 in the final to beat Sush's consistent 6.86/221.67. Back at OCIR on April 14 for an eight-car show, Sush led the qualifiers with the only six-second time, a 6.96. The time held for Low ET, but that was it as Sush failed to reach the final there. He was at Irwindale for the Coca-Cola Funny Car Championships a week later. This was a 32 car field. He beat Stan Bowman in the opening round, and then a 7.02/212.76 beat a tire-smoking Dale Armstrong in round two. But in the third round, his 6.92/220.04 lost a close one to Mike Van Sant's 6.91/216 in the "Stone, Woods and Cook" Mustang. At the NHRA Division Seven race at Bakersfield, Sush set Low ET on Saturday while qualifying #1 with a 6.87. He had a flash fire on the run and had burned his neck and hands. He was treated and released and ran the car on Sunday. A 6.96/220.04 beat Mike Snively in the "Mr. Ed" car. But he smoked the tires hard in the semifinal and lost to Danny Ongais. A week later (May 26), it was back to OCIR for the Hang Ten Funny Car 500 race. Sush's 6.68 qualified #1 for the sixteen-car show, but problems arose in the first round when after doing his burnout and backing up, the car got stuck in reverse. His opponent, Gerry Glenn, soloed into round two. Sush qualified at NHRA Indy at 6.486/231.95 and then went to the semis, where he lost a close one to eventual winner Ed McCulloch, 6.480/225.00 to 6.550/229.59. The team was a 6.629/223.32 DNQ at the Ontario World Finals.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Friday, January 28, 2022, 09:02:16 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Ed McCulloch (M) from Sanger, Oregon USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 612 ) 1979 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 6
"Carter Pro Paint Products" Owned by Harlan Fagan & Bill Carter from Van Nuys, California USA Crew Chief: Harlan Fagan
'78 Plymouth Arrow by Hume & Foster | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at NHRA Pomona CA 2/03/79         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at NHRA Pomona CA 2/03/79
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 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
1979 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.954 ET, 247.93 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.820 ET, 193.96 MPH   
1979 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.440 ET, 221.13 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.920 ET, 192.00 MPH
1979 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.940 ET, 205.20 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.250 ET, 177.09 MPH
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Notes: Ed was the sixth alternate at the Winternationals (times unknown, but not quicker than 6.480). That was Ed and the team's only NHRA national event this year.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, October 22, 2023, 09:50:44 PM by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Ed McCulloch (M) from Fresno, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 612 ) 1980 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Super Shops" Owned by Harry Eberlin from Long Beach, California USA Crew Chief: Bernie Lewis
'80 Plymouth Arrow by Pat Foster | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.080 at Fremont CA 1/80         1/4 Mile MPH: 243.90 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
Entry's 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 74.13, MPH 89.96    Entry is 0.96661 times average ET and 1.07049 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1980 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.855 ET, 247.93 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.820 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1980 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.290 ET, 227.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.920 ET, 0.00 MPH
1980 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.790 ET, 211.06 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.250 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Photo from Orange County. Ran 6.091/237.46 at NHRA Indianapolis 9/80. | At the Super Bowl of Drag Racing at OCIR, McCulloch made his debut driving the "Super Shops" car. It was quite spectacular when the car caught fire on his first pass ever and was seriously damaged. He was OK. Ed qualified #10 at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals with a 6.14/243.90. In the first round, he got out of shape and slowed to an 8.13 that lost to Kenny Bernstein's 6.16. At the NHRA Gatornationals, he qualified #11, but again got crossed up in the first round, and his 6.83/153.06 lost to Paul Smith's 6.11/229 in Larry Coogle's "Sting." In April, he was at Fremont for the NHRA Division 6 Opener. Ed qualified #5 in the eight-car show with a 6.18/230.76. He advanced past the first-round with a 6.38/209.30 when alternate Dave Condit (filling in for Don Prudhomme) broke. His 6.21/226.70 beat Mike Dunn in Bill Schifsky's Mustang II in the semifinals. In the final, McCulloch ran Sherm Gunn. Gunn had problems and slowed to a 9.95/84 while Ed got the victory with a 6.12/236.84. On May 4, Ed was in Seattle for the NHRA Division 6 points race. He qualified #1 with a 6.14/236.84, but he lost in a dual tire smoker in the first round. Hank Johnson won with a 6.74 over Ed's slightly quicker 6.72. At the third Division 6 race at OCIR, Ed qualified #2 with a 6.13/225 behind Don Prudhomme's 6.03. McCulloch's 6.35/234.37 beat a tire-smoking Jim Dunn in the first round. In the semifinals, he smoked the tires and lost to Tom McEwen. In June, the "Super Shops" team was at Columbus for the NHRA Springnationals. A 6.25/223.32 qualified #14 in the field. He beat Tripp Shumake in round one, and a 6.26/226.70 beat Dale Pulde in round two. But in the semifinals, he had a header come loose, and he shut off, giving Tom Hoover an easy ride into the final. The team failed to qualify at Denver for the NHRA Mile High Nationals. At the NHRA Summernationals, Ed lasted until the second round, where he lost to Billy Meyer. At the NHRA Division 5 race at Bonneville Raceway, McCulloch lost in the semifinals to Rob Williams. His 6.68/208 lost to Rob's 6.44/200. We formerly listed 6.04 for this car this year. Removing until we get validation. That did not occur on the NHRA national event trail, where Ed ran the 6.091 at Indy and plenty of 6.1s. His 243.90 from the Winters was his fastest speed of the year. Ed won NHRA Indy in this car. The OCIR fire happened late in '79, not sure if it was at the MM. In January '80 ND reported a 6.08 at the Fremont Opener, where Beadle ran 5.92/244. - Joe Moore
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, 03:52:16 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Photog Web 		Ed McCulloch (M) from Fresno, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 612 ) 1985 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Miller American" Owned by Larry Minor from Hemet, California USA Crew Chief: Bernie Fedderly
'84 Oldsmobile Firenza by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.698 at NHRA Maple Grove PA 9/85         1/4 Mile MPH: 262.54 at NHRA Pomona CA 10/19/85
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
Entry's 1985 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 85.24, MPH 92.89    Entry is 0.94494 times average ET and 1.09392 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
1985 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.559 ET, 266.27 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1985 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.030 ET, 240.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1985 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.530 ET, 221.62 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Ran 5.698 at NHRA Maple Grove 9/85. | Ed ran 5.79/250 to qualify #5 at Pomona for the Winternationals. A first-round 5.94 beat Paul Smith and in round two, a 5.73/252 beat John Lombardo's 5.76/253 in the "Blue Max." He fouled against Dale Pulde in the semifinals. He did better at Darlington for the IHRA Winternationals. A second round 5.91/254 beat Billy Meyer and in the semifinals, a shut off-25.41/31 advanced when Pulde crossed the centerline and was disqualified. In the final he faced Mark Oswald in the "Candies and Hughes" car and won with a 5.93/253.52. McCulloch qualified #2 at Gainesville for the Gatornationals with a 5.70/250.83. A first-round 5.75/250.69 beat Oswald, but while running Pulde in the second round, he lost a blower and the race. The same thing happened at Rockingham for the IHRA Pro Am Championships. There Ed qualified #1 with a 5.73 (Low ET) at 254, but against Scott Kalitta in the first round, he lost another blower. The next stop on the NHRA trail was Atlanta for the Southern Nationals on April 21. Once again Ed qualified well with his 5.79/254.38 taking the #2 spot. Oswald got crossed up in the first round, against him and McCulloch's 5.82/255.68 advanced. In round two, a 5.87 beat John Collins and in the semifinals, Lombardo lost a rod just off the line, advancing Ed into the final. In the final he met Kenny Bernstein and despite running a good 5.81/247.25 he lost to Bernstein's better 5.69/252. At Baton Rouge for NHRA's fourth national event, the Cajun Nationals, Ed slipped to a 5.90/244.16 to qualify way back in the #10 spot. He lost to Bernstein in the first round. He qualified #9 at Bristol for the IHRA Springnationals, but lost to John Collins in the first round. The team got back into the groove in June, qualifying #3 at the NHRA Springnationals with a 5.77/253.52. He beat Jim Head in the first round, but a 5.88/233.57 lost to Don Prudhomme's 5.79/251 in round two. At the NHRA Grandnationals, a 5.75/254.66 qualified #5. He failed to reach the finals.
Submitted by Curt Swartz, Last updated on Thursday, June 23, 2022, 03:45:51 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Photog Web 		Tom McEwen (M) from Fountain Valley, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 713 ) 1978 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"English Leather" Owned by Tom McEwen from Fountain Valley, California USA Crew Chief: Tom McEwen
'78 Chevrolet Corvette by Jaime Sarte | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.052 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/04/78         1/4 Mile MPH: 236.84 at NHRA Ontario CA 10/08/78
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 91.46, MPH 80.11    Entry is 0.93395 times average ET and 1.07635 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: Won INDY. Silver and Black Vette. Also 6,264 232.55 at 78 Winters and 231.95 at 78 Springnationals. Ran 6.05/235.60 in big Indy win over Prudhomme. This car was sold to Dick Moritz then to Jamie Hopheimer/Whit Bazemore and to Donnie Holbrook and to Troy Ray. | McEwen started his season at the OCIR Super Bowl event in February Unfortunately, he had problems against Raymond Beadle driving the Blue Max" and shut down to a 10.54 loss in the first round. At Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, Tom's 6.26/232.55 qualified #5. He beat Dave Condit's 6.45/216 in the first round, with a 6.32/220 and in round two his 6.42/216 advanced when Gary Burgin fouled. It was a good old "Snake vs. Mongoose" semifinal that saw the "Goose" have problems and slow to 7.63/137 loss to Don Prudhomme's 6.41/229. He then laid low and the "English Leather" Corvette was not seen again until early May when he showed up at Seattle for the NHRA Division Six opener. It was a eight-car field and his 6.29/194.80 qualified #3. He improved by a tenth in round one where his 6.19/216.86 defeated Jim Moore's 6.79/164. He blasted low qualifier,Gordie Bonin in the emi-final with a 6.22/221.67 that put the Firebird's 6.41/230 on the trailer. He faced the "Snake" in the final and the two old pals had a great race that saw Don get the victory with a 6.11/238 over Tom's 6.18/217.91.The following week(May 13), he was at OCIR for the NHRA Division Seven race.A 6.20 qualified #4 but in the opening round, he extremely late 6.07/217.91 lost to Henry Harrison's 6.29/229.Shortly after that, he was at Portland for the Oregon Open. It was supposed to be a eight-car show but a field was a couple cars short.McEwen got to solo in the first round and he did,running 6.19/206.89.For some reason, he was given another solo in the semifinal and this time he shut down at 6.95. Once again he was up against Prudhomme in the final.This time the two didn't get a chance to race as Tom had to shut off on the line with no oil pressure so the "Snake" solo'ed with a 10.17 for the win. His next stop was Detroit Dragway for the UDRA North American Grandnationals.All cars ran the first round "qualifying" that had the eight lowest ET cars reguardless of winning or losing advance in the first round of actual competition.Tom set low Et with a 6.23. In the first round of actual competition, he advanced with a 6.34/194.38. In the semifinal,the car again lost oil pressure and the "Goose" had to shut it down on the line against Tom Prock. He ended the month of May at the three day Drag Racing Olympics at Union Grove. He made sure everyone knew that he was there. On Friday, May 27, he qualified for the final four with a 6.36. In the semifinal, he dropped the Pete Williams driven, "Chi-Town Hustler's" 6.32 with a 6.29. He faced Prudhomme in the final,and the results were the same.Don's 6.14/229 beat his 6.19/221.67. On Saturday, he qualified for the final four with a 6.23.There were eighteen cars attempting to qualify.Tom's time was the third best.But this time the "Snake" got to him in the semifinal.Don's 6.10/236 trailed the Corvette's 6.22/223.32. On Sunday,the field swelled to twenty four cars.Tom qualified for the final four with a second quickest 6.24. He beat Bob Pickett's 6.43/225 in the semifinal with a 6.32/201.34.Low and behold, he faced Prudhomme in yet another final round.But this time,the "Snake" got out of shape and had to shut off while McEwen ran 6.28/222.22 for the victory. It was then off to St.Louis for the AHRA Gateway Nationals.A 6.41/211.27 qualified #1 for the eight-car field. He beat a tire smoking Gene Snow in the opening round with a 6.48/212.76. In the semifinal,both he and Tom Hoover smoked the tires but the "Goose's" 7.16 came out on top. He faced his protege, John Collins in the final.The two had a good race with the student getting the better of the teacher.Collins' 6.46 took the win over McEwen's 6.67 runner-up effort.That was followed by a trip to Columbus for the NHRA Springnationals.The car got the award for best appearing.This car was more than just show though,and Tom proved it by qualifying second with a 6.16/217.91 behind Prudhomme's 6.07/240.These two would meet in the final(what else is new).McEwen opened up eliminations with a 6.31/216.86 over Bonin's 6.49/223.A second round 6.25/215.31 dispatched Billy Meyer's ailing ride.John Lombardo's 6.26/233 fell to his 6.17/230.76 in the semifinal.Problem was,Prudhomme had won his semifinal heat with a 6.07/241.Tom needed to pick up a tenth for his final round race. He didn't.The two ran almost exactly the same times they had run in the semifinals,with Don's 6.07/240 getting the win over Tom's 6.17/231.95.By this time, McEwen must have been tired of playing second fiddle to the "Snake".The week following the Springnationals(June 18), he was at Alamo Dragway in San Antonio for the AHRA Nationals.There was no Prudhomme in site as he was racig elsewhere.Tom's 6.36/219 qualified second for the eight-car field behind Snow's 6.26/216.After that, McEwen was unstoppable. He beat Raymond Beadle's 6.73 in the "Blue Max" in the first round with a 6.36/219.Like a bracket racer, he ran another 6.36 in the semifinal to beat Hoover's 6.42. He went up against Johh White in the final,and even though he slowed a bit,to a 6.39/210, he won easily as White had problems and shut down.Both the "Snake" and the "Mongoose" were at Martin, Michigan on June 24 for the NHRA Division Three race.Tom's 6.18/217.91 qualified second to Prudhomme's 6.09/237.But the two would never run each other.Tom's easy 6.31 in the first round beat alternate,Paul Radici. In the semifinal, his 6.22/216.86 got back by Tom Anderson's 6.20/215.The "Snake" would go on to win. Best NHRA speed was 236.84 at Ontario. Formerly listed 241.28. We need to confirm if the Goose ran that speed in 1978 and where.
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Photog Web 		Tom McEwen (M) from Fountain Valley, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 713 / 10) 1980 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Coors" Owned by Tom McEwen from Fountain Valley, California USA Crew Chief: Tom Prock
'80 Chevrolet Corvette by Jaime Sarte | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.080 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/02/80         1/4 Mile MPH: 236.84 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
Entry's 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 74.13, MPH 72.39    Entry is 0.96661 times average ET and 1.03950 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1980 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.855 ET, 247.93 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.820 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1980 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.290 ET, 227.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.920 ET, 0.00 MPH
1980 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.790 ET, 211.06 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.250 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Tom started his season at the Super Bowl of Drag Racing event at OCIR in January. It wasn't a great start as although his 6.45/230 in the first round, of eliminations beat Kenny Bernstein, he kicked a couple of rods out of it, and he was done for the day. His next stop was the AHRA Winternationals. He qualified #5 in the eight-car field and, in the first round, lost to low qualifier Gary Burgin. At Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, McEwen qualified #4 with a 6.08/236.84. Unfortunately, he lost to Hank Johnson in the first round. His next stop was at Famoso for the Bakersfield March Meet. He lasted until round two before his early-shut off 7.83/110 lost to eventual winner Jim Dunn's 6.18/227. At Gainesville for the NHRA Gatornationals, he qualified on the "bump" for the sixteen-car field with a 6.23/229.00. In the first round, he had problems and shut down to a 10.62 loss to Raymond Beadle's 5.99 in the "Blue Max." In April, he was at OCIR for a 64 car show. A first-round 6.23/227.84 lost a close one to Ron Colson driving the "Hawaiian" at 6.22/235. A runner-up finish followed that at the Seattle Opener. The race was run Chicago-style, with the two Low ET cars meeting in the final. It was an eight-car show, and he singled with a 6.20/225 in the first round, when Jim Moore broke. In round two, Tom lost to Colson's 6.17 with a quicker 6.15. The times qualified both for the final. The "Mongoose" smoked the tires in the final, and his 6.46/169.81 lost to Colson's 6.15/238. He went to Fremont for the NHRA Division 6 race, where he qualified #3 with a 6.09/231.95. However, it rained after qualifying, and the race was postponed. He was unable to come back and run on the rain date. McEwen qualified #11 at Columbus for the NHRA Springnationals with a 6.23/234.98. In the first round, he smoked the tires and lost to eventual winner Raymond Beadle in the "Blue Max," who advanced with a 6.21. He then went to St. Louis for the AHRA Gateway Nationals. Tom set Low ET and Top Speed in qualifying #1 for the eight-car field with a 6.49/221.14. But he had a strange first-round race with Larry Gould that saw both cars leave the track. Normally both are disqualified, but for some reason, Gould advanced, and McEwen was out. He failed to qualify at Denver for the NHRA Mile High Nationals. Shortly after that, he was at Alamo Dragway for the AHRA Nationals. His 6.25 qualified #3, and he got to make an easy solo in the first round, when Paul Gordon broke. The old "Hot Wheels" teammates faced each other in the semifinals, and his 6.35/227 lost to Don Prudhomme's 6.28/218.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, July 9, 2022, 12:37:45 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Simon Menzies (M) from Denton, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 710 ) 1980 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4
"Bergens & Leslie" Owned by Bergens & Leslie from New Orleans, Louisiana USA Crew Chief: Simon Menzies
'80 Plymouth Arrow by Hume & Foster | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Arias Chevrolet with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.270 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/15/80         1/4 Mile MPH: 231.36 at NHRA Gainesville FL 3/15/80
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 52.30, MPH 58.76    Entry is 0.99682 times average ET and 1.01545 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1980 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.855 ET, 247.93 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.820 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1980 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.290 ET, 227.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.920 ET, 0.00 MPH
1980 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.790 ET, 211.06 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.250 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Simon was the third alternate at NHRA Gainesville at 6.270/231.36 and the 16th alternate at NHRA Indy at 6.420/222. It was their only two NHRA events this year. The team converted the car to fuel from alcohol. | By '82-'83, at the OCIR Finals, they were on alky. - Joe Moore
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, September 8, 2022, 07:49:48 PM by Curt Swartz.
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Photog Web 		Grant Meredith (M) from San Marino, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 780 ) 1977 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Midnight Special" Owned by John Hoven from Pomona, California USA Crew Chief: John Hoven
'73 Plymouth Satellite by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler 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 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: 5.964 ET, 247.93 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1977 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.480 ET, 220.04 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1977 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.996 ET, 203.81 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Year of the photo is unknown.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, 11:38:22 PM by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Billy Meyer (M) from Waco, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 420 / 3) 1979 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4
"SMI Motivator/Braniff Air" Owned by Billy Meyer from Waco, Texas USA Crew Chief: Donnie Couch
'78 Plymouth Arrow by S&R Race Cars-Plueger & Conklin | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi by Donnie Couch with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.086 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/02/79         1/4 Mile MPH: 245.23 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/02/79
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1979 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 86.41, MPH 94.95    Entry is 0.94503 times average ET and 1.10899 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1979 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.954 ET, 247.93 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.820 ET, 193.96 MPH   
1979 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.440 ET, 221.13 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.920 ET, 192.00 MPH
1979 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.940 ET, 205.20 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.250 ET, 177.09 MPH
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Notes: Billy qualified #12 at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals. He faced Don Prudhomme in the first round, and his 6.18/241 beat the "Snake's" 6.32/201. Meyer lost to eventual winner Tom Hoover in round two. He qualified #5 at the NHRA Gatornationals with a 6.28/241.28, and in the first round, his 6.35/239.36 beat Dale Pulde, who smoked the tires, but a 6.37/236 in round two lost to Prudhomme's 6.31/236. He failed to qualify at the rain-postponed NHRA Cajun Nationals. His next stop was at Columbus for the NHRA Springnationals. A 6.17/241.93 qualified #5, but an off-pace 6.68/170.45 in the opening round lost to Prudhomme's 6.21/228. Billy ran really well at Denver for the NHRA Mile High Nationals. Although he "only" qualified #4 in the eight-car field, he made it into the final, where his 6.51 beat Raymond Beadle's 6.86 for the money. Earlier, Meyer had set a 231.36 track speed record. The following week (July 8), he won the NHRA Division 4 race at Amarillo. He did not run as well as he was used to at Englishtown for the NHRA Summernationals. His 6.25/239.36 qualified #12, and he went down to Beadle in the first round.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, April 14, 2024, 09:28:51 PM by Tommy Naccarato. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Clint Miller (M) from Grand Junction, Colorado USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 509 ) 1981 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 5
"High Plains Drifter" Owned by Bill & Mike Ranney from Fruita, Colorado USA Crew Chief: Bill Ranney
'77 Chevrolet Monza by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi by Bill Ranneya with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.055 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 197.80 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1981 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.96, MPH 00.93    Entry is 1.13061 times average ET and 0.85936 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1981 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.840 ET, 249.30 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1981 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.240 ET, 230.17 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1981 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.740 ET, 213.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, 02:35:38 PM by Danny White.
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Photog Web 		Mike Miller (M) from Bothell, Washington USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 609 ) 1983 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 6
"Olympia Beer" Owned by Mike Miller from Bothell, Washington USA Crew Chief: Mark Dentler
'80 Ford Mustang by Steve Plueger | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.290 at Fremont CA 4/83         1/4 Mile MPH: 243.24 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 1983 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 32.36, MPH 68.87    Entry is 1.02946 times average ET and 1.03785 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
1983 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.621 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: 6.110 ET, 234.37 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1983 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.610 ET, 216.64 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Mike won the Baylands Fuel Wars event in April 1983 with three straight wins in round-robin fashion. He ran 6.29/214, 6.32/214, and a 6.56 over the Pisano car and Dale Pulde (twice). Force set Low ET and Top Speed at 5.94/241 but lost one of his rounds to Pulde. Where did Mike run 243.24 (we had that listed already). Mike did not race in the NHRA this year.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, December 18, 2021, 03:28:42 PM by Mark Dentler. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Photog Web 		Mike Mitchell (M) from San Anselmo, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 725 ) 1980 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"A&E Motors" Owned by Mike Mitchell & Lorry Azevedo from San Anselmo, California USA Crew Chief: Mike Mitchell
'80 Chevrolet Corvette by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.210 at 1980         1/4 Mile MPH: 208.00 at NHRA D6 Orange County CA 5/17/80
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 59.19, MPH 00.99    Entry is 0.98728 times average ET and 0.91292 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1980 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.855 ET, 247.93 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.820 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1980 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.290 ET, 227.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.920 ET, 0.00 MPH
1980 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.790 ET, 211.06 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.250 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Mike debuted his new Corvette on May 17 at the NHRA Division 6 race at OCIR. His best of 6.44/208 failed to qualify for the eight-car show. He was at Milan Dragway for the IHRA Northern Nationals, but his best of 6.24 was first alternate there. He qualified for the IHRA Summernationals at Bristol, running 6.46 for the #6 spot, but a troubled 7.17 in the first round, lost to Paul Smith's 6.48 in Larry Coogle's car. RH Also see Lorry Avevado in the car in 1980. - Danny White
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Thursday, June 23, 2022, 07:33:20 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Photog Web 		Ron O'Donnell (M) from Chicago, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 339 ) 1975 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Damn Yankee" Owned by Steve Ostrowsky & Ron O'Donnell from Chicago, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Ron O'Donnell
'74 Chevrolet Vega by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Chrysler Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.366 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 8/31/75         1/4 Mile MPH: 229.59 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 8/31/75
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1975 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 68.04, MPH 76.29    Entry is 0.96748 times average ET and 1.06125 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1975 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.987 ET, 241.53 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.220 ET, 189.00 MPH   
1975 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.580 ET, 216.34 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.495 ET, 184.00 MPH
1975 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.145 ET, 200.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.825 ET, 172.12 MPH
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Notes: Ron was at Tri-City in June for its Manufacturer's Funny Car Championships. There were eight cars there that were to make three runs each. In Ron's first race, his 6.83/204.54 beat Larry Fullerton's 6.99/181 in the "Trojan Horse."He got crossed-up and shut off in his second race against Denny Savage, who was behind the wheel of the "Chi-Town Hustler."He did well in the third race, where a 6.94/211.76 beat Richard Tharp's off-pace 7.59/153. Ron reportedly ran 6.437/206.89 at the PHR US 131 race. He qualified #11 at Indy at 6.366/229.59. He won the first round over Ed McCulloch, 6.55/214 to 6.62/222, but lost to John Lombardo in round two, 6.33/211 to 7.03/201. Ron was a DNQ at NHRA Ontario (times not reported).
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, July 9, 2022, 05:47:19 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Mark Oswald (M) from Houma, Louisiana USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 330 / 1) 1985 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4
"Old Milwaukee/Candies & Hughes" Owned by Paul Candies & Leonard Hughes from Houma, Louisiana USA Crew Chief: Leonard Hughes
'85 Pontiac Trans Am by Al Swindahl | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.698 at NHRA Pomona CA 10/19/85         1/4 Mile MPH: 263.95 at IHRA Rockingham NC 1985
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 1985 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 85.24, MPH 95.58    Entry is 0.94494 times average ET and 1.09979 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
1985 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.559 ET, 266.27 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1985 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.030 ET, 240.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1985 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.530 ET, 221.62 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Mark went 5.71/263.95 at IHRA Rockingham. He went 5.698/258.76 at the World Finals for his best NHRA national event times of the year. In which month did the team convert to this new car? Photo from IHRA Milan, MI, 1985.
Submitted by Curt Swartz, Last updated on Saturday, October 21, 2023, 03:15:18 PM by Curt Swartz.
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Photog Web 		Eddie Pauling (M) from Phoenix, Arizona USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 7777 ) 1977 - 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
'77 Plymouth Arrow by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Milodon Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.973 at Irwindale CA 4/09/77         1/4 Mile MPH: 243.90 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 99.12, MPH 92.77    Entry is 0.92176 times average ET and 1.10843 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1977 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.964 ET, 247.93 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1977 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.480 ET, 220.04 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1977 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.996 ET, 203.81 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: The Little Hoss series started as an Eddie Pauling driven, Bakersfield winning (where they ran a string of 6.0s!) Monza in 1977. Car tossed the body in winning the final round, reemerging several weeks later as the familiar Arrow. Ran the second five in the sport, 5.973, at Irwindale's 64 Funny Cars show, but the official Five-Second Club does not recognize that run. Eddie was at Baton Rouge early in June for the NHRA Cajun Nationals. It was an eight-car field, and his 6.50/220.04 qualified #7. His off-pace 6.91 fell to Jake Johnston's 6.61 in the "Pisano and Matsubara" Monza in the opening round. Shortly after that (June 12), he was at Columbus for the NHRA Springnationals. His 6.17/210.28 qualified #4. Eddie beat Tom Hoover in the first round, but he pulled the parachute early in round two, costing him the race against Bob Pickett. Both had run 6.21, but Bob's came at 228 while Eddie's early chute resulted in a 198.67 speed. | Best NHRA times of 6.113/234.98 in qualifying #4 at Indy. The team ran the 5.97 at the 64 Funny Cars meet, Irwindale, CA, 4/09/77.
Submitted by Gena White, Last updated on Saturday, January 22, 2022, 02:52:56 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Bob Pickett (M) from Granada Hills, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 716 ) 1974 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Pete's Lil' Demon" Owned by Pete Everett from Montebello, California USA Crew Chief: Pete Everett
'72 Dodge Demon by Don Long | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.494 at NHRA Ontario CA 10/12/74         1/4 Mile MPH: 221.00 at Irwindale CA 4/74
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1974 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 57.61, MPH 62.07    Entry is 0.98693 times average ET and 1.02154 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1974 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.015 ET, 235.64 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.410 ET, 189.00 MPH   
1974 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.580 ET, 216.34 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.495 ET, 184.00 MPH
1974 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.145 ET, 200.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.825 ET, 172.12 MPH
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Notes: Pickett was at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, where he ran 6.588/212.26 to qualify #13. An off-pace 7.11/214.79 in the first round, lost to Tom Hoover's 6.77/201. In March, he won the Irwindale Fox Hunt race. A final round 6.64/218.97 got him the victory over Mike Van Sant's 6.71/218 in the "Hawaiian." He was running really well at OCIR on April 6 for the AHRA Grand American race. Bob beat Tom McEwen in the first round, with a 6.80/218.44, while in round two, his 6.87/215.31 beat Joe Lee. He faced Ed McCulloch in the semifinals, but the "Lil Demon" broke, and McCulloch soloed into the final. At the 32-car Coca-Cola Funny Car Championships at Irwindale, Pickett lost to Lee's 6.75/206 in the first round, with a 6.87/221. He got back in on the "break rule" and beat Don Schumacher in round two with a 6.75/214.28. Unfortunately, he fouled against Jim Dunn in round three. He was back at Pomona on May 5 for the NHRA Division Seven opener. His 6.58 qualified #2 in the eight-car field behind Pat Foster's 6.54. But in the opening round of competition, his 6.97 lost to Gary Burgin's 6.96. Bob ran 6.611/217.91 at Indy and 6.494/214.79 at Ontario. The team also ran 6.56 at Irwindale.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, November 21, 2021, 04:39:49 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		John Pott (M) from Chicago, Illinois USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 319 ) 1981 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"The Sting" Owned by Larry Coogle from Otterbein, Indiana USA Crew Chief: Larry Coogle
'80 Pontiac Trans Am by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi by Larry Coogle with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.070 at IHRA Bristol TN 9/13/81         1/4 Mile MPH: 236.22 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/07/81
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1981 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 71.25, MPH 65.81    Entry is 0.97276 times average ET and 1.02628 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1981 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.840 ET, 249.30 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1981 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.240 ET, 230.17 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1981 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.740 ET, 213.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: John was at Beech Bend on August 23 for the NHRA Eastern Regional race. A 6.22/208.81 qualified #4 in the eight-car field. He improved to 6.18/215.31 in the opening round to beat Rick Nutt, but in the semifinals, his 6.27/217.39 lost to the eventual winner Kenny Bernstein's 6.19/217. The "Sting" ran really well at Indy for the NHRA US Nationals. John's 6.082 qualified #15, and he beat Tim Grose and Al Segrini in the first two rounds before falling to Raymond Beadle's 6.02/249 in the semifinals. Pott ran 6.23/229 in the loss. John was at Bristol on September 13 for the IHRA US Open. He qualified well in the eight-car field. In the first round, his 6.11 beat Roy Harris' 6.44. In the semifinals, a 6.07/234.98 beat a tire-smoking Dale Pulde. He faced Paul Smith in the final, and although John only ran 7.67/135.54, he still won the race when Smith crossed the centerline and was disqualified. The following week (September 20), he was at Houston International for the NHRA Western Regional. Only five cars showed for what was supposed to be an eight-car show, and John's 6.28/227.27 qualified #2. Surprisingly, in the first round, an off-pace 6.99/143.08 lost to Gary Burgin's 6.60/213. John's 6.082/236.22 at Indy were his best NHRA times of the year.
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Photog Web 		Don Prudhomme (M) from Granada Hills, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 712 ) 1980 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Army" Owned by Don Prudhomme from Granada Hills, California USA Crew Chief: Bob Brandt
'80 Plymouth Horizon by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.920 at AHRA San Antonio TX 1980         1/4 Mile MPH: 240.64 at NHRA Englishtown NJ 7/13/80
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 92.52, MPH 81.85    Entry is 0.94118 times average ET and 1.05618 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1980 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.855 ET, 247.93 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.820 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1980 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.290 ET, 227.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 3.920 ET, 0.00 MPH
1980 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.790 ET, 211.06 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.250 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Prudhomme started the year with his venerable Arrow but debuted this Plymouth Horizon in April at OCIR for the 64 car show. In the opening round, Don ran a track record 5.96 at 238 to beat John Force. He made it into the final against Ron Colson, driving the "Hawaiian." The "Snake" got crossed up and shut off while Colson ran 6.48 for the win. On April 20, he was at Fremont for the NHRA Division 6 race. He set Low ET and Top Speed in qualifying #1 with a 5.94/238.72, but rain interrupted the race, and Don could not run on the rain date since he chose to go to Baton Rouge instead for the NHRA Cajun Nationals. He would've been better off at Fremont since his best of 6.21/235.60 failed to qualify for the eight-car field at Baton Rouge. On May 17, he was at OCIR for the third NHRA Division 6 race. Once again, he set Low ET and Top Speed in qualifying #1 with a 6.03/238.09. But in the first round, he smoked the tires and lost to Fuzz Miller's 6.18. He then went to Union Grove for the Olympics of Drag Racing event. Prudhomme ran well, hitting a 6.04 in the semifinals over Frank Hawley driving the "Chi-Town Hustler," and in the final, he set Low ET with a 5.97 at 235.60 over Colson's 6.70/229. His next stop was at Columbus for the NHRA Springnationals. A 6.21/231.95 qualified #9 and set up a first-round meeting with the low qualifier, Colson. Don improved to 6.08/222.77 to beat the "Hawaiian's" 6.20/237. Unfortunately, he was shut off on the line with an oil leak in round two, advancing Billy Meyer into the semifinals. He did not compete at Denver for the NHRA Mile-High Nationals, choosing to run the AHRA Nationals at Alamo Dragway in San Antonio, Texas instead. Don qualified #1 with a questionable 5.92. He then ran 6.19 and 6.28 over Kenny Bernstein and Tom McEwen to reach the final, where he faced John Collins. A final 6.18/229 gave him the victory over an up-in-smoke Collins at 7.24. He was back on the NHRA tour for the NHRA Summernationals at Englishtown in July. Don qualified #3 with a 6.02/237.46. An opening round 5.99/240.64 beat Bernstein, and he made an easy single in the second round when Dale Pulde was shut off on the line with a fuel leak. Prudhomme faced Raymond Beadle, driving the "Blue Max" in the semifinals, and Don's 6.05 beat the "Max's" ailing 6.85. Once again, he found himself in the final. There he faced and beat Meyer's 6.58/192 with a 6.10/238.05. Prudhomme was back at Union Grove in July for the NHRA Division 3 race. While he didn't reach the final, he did set Low ET in qualifying #1 with a 6.15. Another win came at the AHRA Grandnationals at Dragway 42. This time, the "Snake" really had to work for it. He qualified #2 with a 6.20 behind Pulde's 6.12 in the "War Eagle." A first-round 6.23 beat Gary Burgin's 6.44, and in the semifinals, he soloed when Len Imbrogno could not show. The final came down to Pulde and Prudhomme. Don got the win with a 6.26, stopping Pulde's out-of-shape run. August started with Prudhomme winning the AHRA Summernationals at Kansas City. The "Snake" did not have the quickest car (Tom Hoover did at 6.05), but he was the most consistent, running 6.15 and 6.14 (at 232.55) to reach the final. There, he faced Billy Graham, and a 6.13/231.93 gave him yet another win over Graham's 6.25/219. He did not make the trip to Canada for the NHRA Grandnationals. He was runner-up to McEwen at the Funny Car Nationals at US 131. There, his final round, 6.31/206.89 lost to the "Mongoose's" 6.17/233. On August 18, he was at Spokane for the AHRA World Finals. Don was the only 5-second qualifier with a 5.95 (Low ET). In the first round, he lost to Tom Hoover's 6.52 in the "Pacemaker" Firebird. Don was reinstated when officials found out that Hoover was driving two cars. It didn't do Prudhomme much good as he smoked the tires in the semifinals and lost to Bill Spevacek. He had problems with his race car transporter on the way to Indianapolis and had to be towed in. He was still able to run a 6.07/234.37 to qualify #10. In round one, he beat Colson with a 6.12/234.98, but a second-round 6.27/226.75 lost to Meyer's 6.18/234. Ran 6.07/236.22 NHRA Indianapolis 9/80.
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Photog Web 		Don Prudhomme (M) from Granada Hills, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 712 ) 1981 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7
"Pepsi Challenger" Owned by Don Prudhomme from Granada Hills, California USA Crew Chief: Bob Brandt
'81 Plymouth Horizon by Tony Casarez | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.910 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/07/81         1/4 Mile MPH: 247.93 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/07/81
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1981 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 91.24, MPH 96.41    Entry is 0.94712 times average ET and 1.07716 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1981 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.840 ET, 249.30 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1981 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.240 ET, 230.17 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1981 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.740 ET, 213.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Don started the year at the AHRA Winternationals where he debuted his new Horizon. He was also debuted his new sponsor, Pepsi, which replaced the Army that had backed him since '74. It was an eight-car show and Prudhomme qualified #4 on the tricky track surface with a 6.89/213. He faced Tom Hovland in the first round, and they both smoked their tires, but the "Snake" got the win with a 7.32 over Hovland's 8.54. In the semifinals, Prudhomme again lit up the tires and lost to the eventual winner of the event, Kenny Bernstein. Don qualified #3 at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals with a 6.06/239.99, but lost to Raymond Beadle in the "Blue Max" who ran 5.93/245 in the semifinals when he had tire shake and had to shut down. After the first two races of the year, Don had the engine moved back about two inches in the chassis to combat his early season traction problems. He went to Gainesville for the NHRA Gatornationals and in qualifying #1 set NHRA records of 5.926/247.25. Don dumped Billy Meyer in the first round, with a 5.97/245.23, but in round two against Bernstein, he got crossed up and crossed the centerline. He then went to State Capitol for a best of three match race against Tom Hoover on March 22. He won the match hitting a best of 6.25/211.76 while Tom's best was 6.45/201. On April 26 he was at Atlanta for the NHRA Southern Nationals. It was an eight-car show. Don qualified #5 with a 6.11. In the first round, he faced low qualifier Beadle and won with another 6.11 when Beadle lost a motor. Unfortunately, the "Snake" broke in the semifinals advancing Bernstein into the final. Early in May, he was at Tulsa for the AHRA Springnationals. He qualified #2 and made it into the semifinals before losing to Hoover. A week later (May 9), Prudhomme won the NHRA Western Regional at OCIR. He set Low ET and Top Speed in qualifying #1 with a 6.02/241.93 in the eight-car show. In round one, a 6.19/238.09 beat a tire-smoking Bob Pickett and in the semifinals, he beat Jim Dunn's 6.32/214 with a 6.17/238.72. In the final he ran Craig Epperly in Don Tate's "Superstar." Craig overpowered the track and smoked the tires and Don got the victory with a 6.56/227.84. Back on the AHRA trail, he was at St. Louis for the Gateway Nationals on June 7. He qualified #2 with a 6.37/231, second to Hoover. A first-round 6.34/233 beat Glenn Mikre's 6.76/231 in Bill Schifsky's Citation. In the semifinals, a 6.26/238.10 (Low ET and Top Speed) beat John Collins' 6.36. In the final, he lost to Hovland's Corvette. At the NHRA Springnationals, Don qualified #2 with a 6.09/239.99 (Top Speed). Unfortunately, he lost to Collins in the first round, with an off-pace 6.56/175.78. At the end of June, he won the AHRA Nationals at San Antonio, Texas. A 5.97/242.58 qualified #3 at Englishtown for the NHRA Summernationals. Prudhomme stopped Epperly in round one, with a 6.07/242.58. Dale Pulde shut off in round two and Don's 6.11/225.56 advanced. In the semifinals, his 6.19/230.76 beat Bernstein's 6.24/233. In the final he met a strong running Dale Armstrong. Dale lost a motor and the "Snake" won with a 6.07/241.28. Prudhomme made it two in a row on the NHRA trail when he also won the Grandnationals in Canada on August 9. It was an eight-car field, and he qualified #5 with a 6.15/238.09. This meant that he had to face low qualifier Meyer in the first round. Don was up to the task as he thumped a tire-smoking Meyer with a 6.24/236.22. In the semifinals, Armstrong also smoked the tires against him and his 6.33/227.27 advanced into the final. There, both he and Bernstein had traction problems, but Don recovered first and his 7.18 took the victory. He didn't do so well at the AHRA Western Nationals although he set Low ET in qualifying #1 with a 6.12. In the first round, he ran a sub-par 6.43/214.71 that lost to Jim Dunn's 6.25/224. A week later (August 23), AHRA held its World Finals at Spokane and Prudhomme won. He set Low ET in the first round, with a 5.97 that beat Gary Densham. In the semifinals, he blew an engine on a 6.51/215.82 solo when opponent Mardy Maltais was unable to show. With a new engine installed for the finals, Don once again dipped into the fives with a 5.98/239.36 that beat Gordie Bonin's 6.09/236 for the title. He had more engine trouble at the US Nationals. A 5.91/247.93 qualified #2, behind Beadle. He made it into the second round before he lost his engine and the race to Fuzz Miller. Surprisingly, Prudhomme failed to qualify for the sixteen-car show at Fremont for the NHRA Golden Gate Nationals. His best of 6.17/234.37 was good for the third alternate. He rebounded nicely by qualifying #2 with a 6.00/238.72 at OCIR for the NHRA World Finals.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, March 21, 2021, 04:09:35 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.

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