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Stan Berry (M) from
Long Beach, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
7064 ) |
1985 - Category: ALKYDRAG, Type: DN, Class: TA/D, Div: 7 |
| "Cal Muffler" Owned by Aldridge & Rinauro
from
Long Beach, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Aldridge & Rinauro |
| '85 Dragster by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Alcohol Keith Black Hemi with
3 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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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 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 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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| 1985 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 6.272 ET, 225.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 4.713 ET, 190.60 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1985 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.647 ET, 206.51 MPH |
1000 Ft. 5.720 ET, 178.81 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1985 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 7.147 ET, 192.06 MPH |
1000 Ft. 6.727 ET, 152.04 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: Berry attempted to qualify at the NHRA Chief Auto Parts Winternationals. If anyone knows his best ET/MPH from 1985 if he ran any other events in 1985, please let us know. - Rob McCabe |
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Thursday, February 29, 2024, 12:40:12 PM by
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Kim Muchmore (M) from
Ogden, Utah
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
5111 ) |
1978 - Category: GASFC, Type: HN, Class: B/EA, Div: 5 |
| "Balloon Man" Owned by Kim Muchmore
from
Ogden, Utah
USA
| Crew Chief: |
| '76 Chevrolet Monza by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Carbureted Gas Chevrolet with
automatic transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1978 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
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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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| 1978 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 7.595 ET, 178.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1978 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 7.975 ET, 169.10 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1978 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 8.475 ET, 159.12 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 Wednesday, February 28, 2024, 10:37:29 PM by
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Bob Elliott (M) from
Londesborough, Ontario
Canada
(Comp Nr/Finish:
) |
1990 - Category: JETFC, Type: KN, Class: Jet Funny Car, Div: 1 |
| "Northern Force" Owned by Bob Elliott
from
Londesborough, Ontario
Canada
| Crew Chief: Bob Elliott |
| Chevrolet Beretta by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Jet Kerosene J-85 General Electric with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.999 at Atco Pepsi-Cola Jet Car Nationals 7/18/90 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
270.88 at Atco Pepsi-Cola Jet Car Nationals 7/18/90 |
| 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 1990 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 84.78,
MPH 84.44 |
Entry is 0.94696 times average ET and 1.06549 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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| 1990 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.852 ET, 278.40 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1990 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.335 ET, 254.23 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1990 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.835 ET, 235.63 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: Bob Debuted a new Chevy Beretta Jet Funny Car for 1990 | Best Runs were from the 1990 Pepsi-Cola Jet Car Nationals at Atco where he lost in Round 1 to Eventual winner Al Hanna. | He also ran at the All American Jet Car Nationals at Englishtown. | If Bob ran any quicker/faster ET/MPHs in 1990, it would be appreciated. - Rob McCabe |
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Submitted by Rob McCabe, Last updated on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, 06:33:57 PM by
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Unknown from
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
687 ) |
1985 - Category: ALKYDRAG, Type: , Class: T/AD, Div: 7 |
| Owned by Unknown
from
USA
| Crew Chief: |
| Dragster by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Alcohol 355 Chevrolet 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 |
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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 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 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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| 1985 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 6.272 ET, 225.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 4.713 ET, 190.60 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1985 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.647 ET, 206.51 MPH |
1000 Ft. 5.720 ET, 178.81 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1985 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 7.147 ET, 192.06 MPH |
1000 Ft. 6.727 ET, 152.04 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: A black, unlettered car ran at ADRA Carlsbad. Tiffani Hyland started using the 687 comp number in 1991, but doubtful this is her. | https://www.autoimagery.com/gallery-image/687-TAD/G0000iElNX6Rtv5s/I0000L9PMOdAyLIM/C0000DGsNhj3YViE |
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, 05:18:16 PM by
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Noel Reese (M) from
Bakersfield, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
711 ) |
1985 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 7 |
| "Warren-Coburn-Miller" Owned by Warren, Coburn, Miller
from
Bakersfield, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Warren, Coburn, Miller |
| '77 Dragster by
Ron Attebury |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.120 at Pomona NHRA Chief Auto Parts Winternationals 2/85 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
226.13 at Pomona NHRA Chief Auto Parts Winternationals 2/85 |
| 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 24.52,
MPH 04.59 |
Entry is 1.04437 times average ET and 0.92714 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: Reese attempted to qualify at the NHRA Winternationals with a 6.12/226.13 best, but Reese exploded the blower in his final qualifying attempt. |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, 03:56:39 PM by
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Chuck Grimsley (M) from
Grand Junction, Colorado
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
560 ) |
1985 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 5 |
| "Grimsley & Davis" Owned by Chuck Grimsley & Davis
from
Grand Junction, Colorado
USA
| Crew Chief: Chuck Grimsley & Davis |
| '82 Dragster by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 481 Rodeck Chevrolet with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.790 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/02/85 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
186.28 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/02/85 |
| 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 00.94,
MPH 00.83 |
Entry is 1.15870 times average ET and 0.76376 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: Listed times from The Drag Racing List December 86/January 87, Volume 1, Number 9. were 7.39 187.11 | Grimsley attempted to qualify at the NHRA Chief Auto Parts Winternationals but in his first qualifying run on Thursday a gasket kicked out & the engine caught fire. His best run of the event was 6.79/186.28. Did they run any other times in 1985? - Rob McCabe |
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, 03:49:03 PM by
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Eddie Miranian (M) from
Washington, DC
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
1245 ) |
1985 - Category: COMPDRAG, Type: PN, Class: A/ED, Div: 1 |
| "Watergate Exxon" Owned by Eddie Miranian
from
Washington, DC
USA
| Crew Chief: Eddie Miranian |
| Dragster by
Ken Keir |
Powered by Carbureted Gas Chevrolet with
automatic transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
7.630 at NHRA WWCS Budds Creek MD 6/9/85 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
177.16 at NHRA WWCS Budds Creek MD 6/9/85 |
| 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 50.96,
MPH 50.68 |
Entry is 0.99869 times average ET and 1.00198 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: 7.120 ET, 202.65 MPH |
1000 Ft. 7.110 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1985 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 7.640 ET, 176.81 MPH |
1000 Ft. 7.465 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1985 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 8.160 ET, 166.38 MPH |
1000 Ft. 7.886 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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No notes on this entry. |
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Submitted by Rob McCabe, Last updated on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, 03:22:32 PM by
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Bob Gundel (M) from
Braintree, Massachusetts
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
1085 ) |
1987 - Category: COMPDRAG, Type: PN, Class: C/ED, Div: 1 |
| "Logan Racing" Owned by Logan Racing
from
Braintree, Massachusetts
USA
| Crew Chief: Bob Gundel |
| Dragster by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Carbureted Gas Chevrolet with
automatic transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
7.980 at Epping NHRA WDRS 8/2/87 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
166.05 at Epping NHRA WDRS 8/2/87 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1987 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 17.96,
MPH 01.00 |
Entry is 1.04450 times average ET and 0.93914 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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| 1987 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 6.962 ET, 202.65 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1987 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 7.640 ET, 176.81 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1987 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 8.160 ET, 166.38 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: Bob went to the Semi Finals at the NHRA WDRS at Epping 8/2/87 where he red lighted against the Eventual Runner Up Joey Heffernan. If anyone knows more about Bob & his car for 1987, please let us know. - Rob McCabe |
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Submitted by Rob McCabe, Last updated on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, 05:43:33 PM by
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Bob Rinaldi (M) from
Clinton, Connecticut
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
1159 ) |
1987 - Category: COMPDRAG, Type: PN, Class: C/D, Div: 1 |
| "Rinaldi-Golja & Co" Owned by Bob Rinaldi
from
Clinton, Connecticut
USA
| Crew Chief: Bob Rinaldi |
| Dragster by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Carbureted Gas Chevrolet with
automatic transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
7.740 at Epping NHRA WDRS 8/2/87 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
175.78 at Epping NHRA WDRS 8/2/87 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1987 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 40.58,
MPH 45.16 |
Entry is 1.01309 times average ET and 0.99417 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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| 1987 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 6.962 ET, 202.65 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1987 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 7.640 ET, 176.81 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1987 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 8.160 ET, 166.38 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: If anyone has any additional info for Rinaldi in 1987, please let us know. - Rob McCabe |
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Submitted by Rob McCabe, Last updated on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, 05:42:34 PM by
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David Macleod (M) from
Hampton, New Hampshire
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
1369 ) |
1986 - Category: COMPDRAG, Type: PN, Class: B/D, Div: 1 |
| "The Underdog" Owned by David Macleod
from
Hampton, New Hampshire
USA
| Crew Chief: David Macleod |
| Dragster by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Carbureted Gas Chevrolet with
automatic transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
Unknown at NHRA Englishtown NJ 7/12/86 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at NHRA Englishtown NJ 7/12/86 |
| 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 1986 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
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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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| 1986 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 6.962 ET, 202.65 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1986 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 7.640 ET, 176.81 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1986 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 8.160 ET, 166.38 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: Ran NHRA Englishtown NJ 7/86, NHRA Epping NH 1986. |
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, 01:38:48 PM by
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Eric Reed (M) from
Irving, Texas
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
799 ) |
1989 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4 |
| "E. Reed Racing" Owned by Eric Reed
from
Irving, Texas
USA
| Crew Chief: Lance Larsen |
| '88 Ford Thunderbird by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.518 at NHRA Atlanta GA 4/89 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
259.81 at NHRA Atlanta GA 4/89 |
| 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 1989 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 65.47,
MPH 57.67 |
Entry is 0.96960 times average ET and 1.01906 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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| 1989 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.132 ET, 286.62 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1989 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 5.691 ET, 254.95 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1989 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.191 ET, 234.36 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: Eric qualified #8 with a 5.52/257.51 at the NHRA Southern Nationals and beat Stephen Bernd in the first round. A second round 5.72/250.41 got past Kenny Bernstein, and in the semifinals, he a 5.51/259.81 to beat John Force's 5.55/268. Unfortunately, he spun the tires in the final and lost to Mike Dunn. He then went to Memphis for the NHRA Mid-South Nationals, using a 5.52/257.43 to qualify #12. He lost to Mark Oswald in the first round. Eric attempted to qualify at the NHRA Springnationals, but a best of 5.63/259.36 was only good for the third alternate. AKA Eric Reed-Dowd. Photo from Columbus 1989. |
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Eric Reed (M) from
Chino Hills, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
799 ) |
1988 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "E. Reed Racing" Owned by Eric Reed
from
Chino Hills, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Lance Larsen |
| '88 Ford Thunderbird by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 500 Keith Black Hemi with
direct drive |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
5.437 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/04/88 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
272.89 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/04/88 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Unknown at Unknown |
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 77.54,
MPH 78.32 |
Entry is 0.95537 times average ET and 1.07037 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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| 1988 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 5.230 ET, 286.62 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1988 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 5.691 ET, 254.95 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1988 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 6.191 ET, 234.36 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: Eric was in Seattle early in August for the NHRA Seafair Nationals. He qualified #11 with a 5.54/259.44. Unfortunately, he lost in the opening round. He then went to Sonoma for the NHRA California Nationals, where a 5.52/261.47 qualified #9. In the first round, he upset low qualifier Kenny Bernstein with a 5.48. AKA Eric Reed-Dowd. Photo from Milan, MI, 1988. |
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David Michael Carper |
Wayne Nickelson (M) from
Richardson, Texas
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
444 ) |
1985 - Category: ALKYFC, Type: CN, Class: TA/FC, Div: 4 |
| "Wayne Nickelson" Owned by Wayne Nickelson
from
Richardson, Texas
USA
| Crew Chief: Wayne Nickelson |
| '85 Ford Mustang by
Pat Foster |
Powered by Supercharged Alcohol 526 KB/BAE Hemi by Pat Foster with
3 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.590 at DeSoto Snowbirds 12/1/85 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
217.39 at DeSoto Snowbirds 12/1/85 |
| 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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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 60.00,
MPH 71.41 |
Entry is 0.98653 times average ET and 1.04590 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: 6.230 ET, 230.12 MPH |
1000 Ft. 4.741 ET, 192.30 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.210 ET, 169.49 MPH |
| 1985 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.680 ET, 207.85 MPH |
1000 Ft. 5.810 ET, 185.18 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.420 ET, 161.02 MPH |
| 1985 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 7.180 ET, 193.41 MPH |
1000 Ft. 6.879 ET, 156.40 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.750 ET, 149.95 MPH |
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Notes: Metal Stud express built by Pat Foster & Mike Bell at Blue Max. Nickelson had raced in Super Comp and Super Pro with a Camaro prior to this Funny Car. | Nickelson won the 1985 Snowbird Nationals defeating John Paris in the Final. |
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Don Blackshear (M) from
Farrell, Pennsylvania
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
216 ) |
1985 - Category: ALKYDRAG, Type: DN, Class: TA/D, Div: 1 |
| "Quick Draw" Owned by Don Blackshear
from
Farrell, Pennsylvania
USA
| Crew Chief: Don Blackshear |
| '84 Dragster by
an Unknown chassis builder |
Powered by Supercharged Alcohol Keith Black Hemi by Don Blackshear with
3 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.640 at DeSoto Snowbirds 12/1/85 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
209.30 at DeSoto Snowbirds 12/1/85 |
| 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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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 50.93,
MPH 57.54 |
Entry is 0.99895 times average ET and 1.01351 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: 6.272 ET, 225.00 MPH |
1000 Ft. 4.713 ET, 190.60 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1985 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 6.647 ET, 206.51 MPH |
1000 Ft. 5.720 ET, 178.81 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
| 1985 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 7.147 ET, 192.06 MPH |
1000 Ft. 6.727 ET, 152.04 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
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Notes: Photo from 1986 Atlanta. Blackshear won the 1985 Snowbird Nationals defeating Dennis Forcelle in the Final. If anyone knows any better numbers for Blackshear in 1985, please let us know. - Rob McCabe |
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Pete Miner (M) from
Pompano Beach, Florida
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
212 ) |
1975 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 2 |
| "Tommy Hendricks" Owned by Tommy Hendricks
from
Deerfield Beach, Florida
USA
| Crew Chief: Tommy Hendricks |
| '72 Dragster by
Frank Huszar |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with
2 speed manual transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
6.300 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 8/31/75 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
145.39 at IHRA Bristol TN 6/21/75 |
| 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 41.09,
MPH 00.69 |
Entry is 1.01646 times average ET and 0.63489 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: Pete ran 7.04/145.39 in a first-round loss to Don Garlits at IHRA Bristol in late June. We've seen a photo of that match autographed by Big Daddy. Pete also ran at US 131 for the Pop Hot Rod meet, but we need times for that. Pete was the 16th alternate at Indy with a 6.30 (speed not reported). Tommy moved from Florida to Central Illinois in 1975. Pete also ran 6.41 this year. We need the best speed for 1975. Photo from the 1975 PHR Championships, US 131 Dragway, Martin, Michigan. | Pete drove Hendricks's old Ivo car a bunch. Only dragster he ever told me about. He said it was heavy as a rock and drove like a caddy. He said it was a nice car but not fast. - Brad Horvath |
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Bob Smith (M) from
Huntington Beach, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
) |
1969 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "The Invader" Owned by Glen Solano
from
Lynwood, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Dick Olsen |
| '68 Chevrolet Corvette by
Mike Kase |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with
automatic transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
7.260 at Long Beach CA 10/11/69 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
200.44 at Long Beach CA 10/25/69 |
| 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 1969 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 78.57,
MPH 67.26 |
Entry is 0.94778 times average ET and 1.04071 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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| 1969 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 6.960 ET, 215.31 MPH |
1000 Ft. 6.340 ET, 175.45 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.940 ET, 173.00 MPH |
| 1969 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 7.660 ET, 192.60 MPH |
1000 Ft. 6.657 ET, 166.68 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.080 ET, 151.80 MPH |
| 1969 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 8.360 ET, 176.47 MPH |
1000 Ft. 7.077 ET, 156.79 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.410 ET, 142.54 MPH |
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Notes: On October 11, OCIR held a Funny Car Open, and after driving Tom Sturm's Corvair for most of the year, Bob showed up behind the wheel of this car. A blown trans in the first round gave Frank Pisano a single. The following weekend (October 18) was much better. At Lions for a Coca-Cola Cavalcade event, Bob ran a first-round 7.41/183.67 over Fred Goeske's 7.84 and a second-round 7.28/196.07 (Top Speed of Meet) over Ken Safford's 7.95 in the Stone, Woods & Cook Mustang. In the final, he set Low ET at 7.26/193.13 but fouled it away, with Kelly Chadwick taking the win with an 8.06/138.46. At the Lions East/West meet on October 25, Bob ran a first-round 7.29/200.44 but still lost to Pat Minick's 7.24/199.55. - RH |
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Gary Scow (M) from
Lynwood, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
) |
1969 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "The Invader" Owned by Glen Solano
from
Lynwood, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Dick Olsen |
| '68 Chevrolet Corvette by
Mike Kase |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with
automatic transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1969 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
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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 |
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ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
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| 1969 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 6.960 ET, 215.31 MPH |
1000 Ft. 6.340 ET, 175.45 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.940 ET, 173.00 MPH |
| 1969 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 7.660 ET, 192.60 MPH |
1000 Ft. 6.657 ET, 166.68 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.080 ET, 151.80 MPH |
| 1969 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 8.360 ET, 176.47 MPH |
1000 Ft. 7.077 ET, 156.79 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.410 ET, 142.54 MPH |
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Dale Pulde (M) from
Van Nuys, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
) |
1969 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "The Invader" Owned by Glen Solano
from
Lynwood, California
USA
| Crew Chief: |
| '68 Chevrolet Corvette by
Mike Kase |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with
automatic transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1969 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
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MPH 00.00 |
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| 1969 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 6.960 ET, 215.31 MPH |
1000 Ft. 6.340 ET, 175.45 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.940 ET, 173.00 MPH |
| 1969 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 7.660 ET, 192.60 MPH |
1000 Ft. 6.657 ET, 166.68 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.080 ET, 151.80 MPH |
| 1969 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 8.360 ET, 176.47 MPH |
1000 Ft. 7.077 ET, 156.79 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.410 ET, 142.54 MPH |
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, February 25, 2024, 12:49:53 PM by
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Mike Van Sant (M) from
Torrance, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
706 ) |
1969 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 7 |
| "The Invader" Owned by Glen Solano
from
Lynwood, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Dick Olsen |
| '68 Chevrolet Corvette by
Mike Kase |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with
automatic transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
7.240 at Long Beach CA 10/04/70 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
200.44 at Long Beach CA 11/29/70 |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
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Entry's 1969 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 79.99,
MPH 67.26 |
Entry is 0.94517 times average ET and 1.04071 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 |
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ET 00.00,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH |
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| 1969 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 6.960 ET, 215.31 MPH |
1000 Ft. 6.340 ET, 175.45 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.940 ET, 173.00 MPH |
| 1969 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 7.660 ET, 192.60 MPH |
1000 Ft. 6.657 ET, 166.68 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.080 ET, 151.80 MPH |
| 1969 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 8.360 ET, 176.47 MPH |
1000 Ft. 7.077 ET, 156.79 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.410 ET, 142.54 MPH |
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Notes: The car debuted in 1968 with Chevy power and different owners, but Van Sant drove. In 69, he took over the project and added a 354 Chrysler to power the car to several local wins. Mike served as team captain at OCIR Manufacturer's Championships as part of the Wacky Racer team, basically, cars whose power plants didn't match their body styles, e.g., Hemi-powered Chevy, etc. The car ran in 1970 throughout the East with Mike Crowe, where it crashed at Atco Dragway, although Van Sant also drove. This car deserved more recognition as it was a top runner. A 7.98 qualified Mike eighth at the HRM Championships on March 16, and a first-round 8.09/185.18 advanced when Larry Fullerton fouled. A second-round 8.04/187.29 beat Steve Bovan's 8.06/179, but Pat Foster's 7.64/191.89 beat his 7.96/187.89 in the semis. Lions held an eight-car show on March 22, and Mike qualified fifth with a 7.94, then went 8.08/188.67 over Dave Beebe in the Super Chief, followed by a 7.71/191.08 over Leroy Hales. He singled for the win in the final with a 7.71/190.67 when Ron O'Donnell lost to fire on the line in a Don Schumacher 'Cuda. Another eight-car show was run on April 13 at Irwindale, and Mike's 8.06 qualified sixth, but he fouled in round one. At Lions on April 19, he qualified #6 in the eight-car field with a 7.75. He lost to Danny Ongais in the first round. Twenty-one cars showed for 16 spots at Irwindale on April 26, and the Invader qualified second with a 7.72/187.50. A 7.68/191.48 got him into the second round, where his 7.82/190.66 beat Randy Walls' 7.89/183. Ed Lenarth smoked the tires in the semis, and Van Sant's 7.71/191.48 advanced to the finals, where he lost to Ongais' 7.37/193.54 in the M/T Mustang with an 8.01/181.44. At the OCIR Manufacturer's Open on May 3, Mike qualified #1 on the GM team with a 7.51/194.80, which held up for Top Speed. He won his first and second-round races with sub-par times when his opponents had problems, and then he lost to Rich Siroonian in round three. Back at Irwindale on May 17 for an eight-car show, Mike's 7.71/190.26 won the first round, and he and Dave Beebe both broke in the semis with the Corvette out-coasting the Charger. But Mike could not repair it for the final, so Beebe got back in on the break rule. Still, at Irwindale for another eight-car show on May 30, Van Sant's 7.55/196.06 advanced to the semis, where he lost fire. The next day (May 31) at OCIR for the Funny Car 500, Mike's 7.61/195.65 qualified fourth, but he got crossed up and lost in the first round. He then went to Seattle for the Travelon's Fuel Championships on June 8 and qualified #1 with a 7.72/196.06 and ran Low ET and Top Speed with a first-round win at 7.68/196.56 before losing in the semis to Mike Miller's holeshot 8.09/180 to the Invader's 8.08/184. On June 21, at the Lions' AHRA Grand American Championships, Mike won over Gary Gabelich in an all-Corvette semifinal, 7.41/195.65 to Gary's 8.14/181.81. He was to face Ongais again for the money, but no final race was run due to the lateness, and they split the money. Still, at Lions for an eight-car race on June 28, Mike set Low ET in qualifying #1 at 7.48, and a first-round win at 7.63/196.07 set Top Speed, but a blown motor in the semis ended his chances for a win. Another semifinal finish came at the Irwindale July 4 race when Ongais' 7.39/198.66 beat Van Sant's 7.60/194.80. Ongais' 7.42/192.72 beat the Invader again in the semis at Irwindale's eight-car show on July 12. Mike did set Top Speed at 196.92. At the PDA Championships at OCIR on July 19, the Invader team was off its game, qualifying eight with an 8.01. In the opening round, his 8.14 beat Warren Gunter's 8.68. He shut off on the line in the second round against Gary Gabelich in the "Beach City" Corvette. Irwindale held a sixteen-car show on July 26, and once again, Mike set Low ET in qualifying #1 with a 7.37/197.10, but the pass cost him an engine, and he could not run in eliminations. On August 2 at Lions for an eight-car show, a 7.56/195.22 got him into the semis, where engine problems put him out. He had problems again on August 30 at Lions for the Drag News Nationals. This time, he broke in the first round against Leroy Hales. Van Sant finished runner-up on September 1 at an eight-car show at Irwindale when he got crossed-up in the final and lost to Johnny Wright's Corvette at 7.61/191. Earlier, he qualified second with a 7.72 and ran 7.65/186.36 and 7.97/187.50 to make it final. At OCIR for an eight-car race on September 6, he qualified last at 8.85, but then his 8.12/167.59 won his first race, but then the car caught fire from oil leaking from a valve cover gasket. The safety crew extinguished the fire. His 7.85/161.87 won in round two, but the car went up in flames again. Mike had had enough and parked the car for the night. Another eight-car show at Lions on September 13 saw Mike's 7.51/176.12 win his first-round race, but Gordon Mineo's 7.55/193.13 beat his 7.52/185.56 in the semis. A 7.85 qualified the Invader fourth at an eight-car show at Irwindale on September 21, but he lost to Steve Bovan's 7.71/194 Camaro in the first round when he got crossed up. A well-deserved victory came at Lions on October 4 when Mike set both Low ET and Top Speed in the first round, with a 7.24/199.11, beating Mineo's 7.85/161. A semifinal round 7.36/185.56 beat Marv Eldridge, whose Corvette nipped the guardrail, and a final 7.47/196.07 beat Ed Carter's Corvette. On October 11, Van Sant showed up at OCIR, wheeling an M/T Mustang. Bob Smith replaced him in the Invader. The switch was short-lived as Van Sant was back in the car on November 7 for the Manufacturers' Meet at OCIR, where he was the top qualifier for the wacky racers with a 7.36. He won all three of his races with a 7.48/194.80 over Terry Hedrick, a 7.80/187.50 over Ongais, and a 7.47/194.80 over a transmission-exploding Don Schumacher. At Irwindale on November 23 for a 32-car Funny Car show, Mike won his first race with a 7.89/190.26, but a blown rear end finished him in round two. On November 29, Lions held an eight-car show, and Larry Reyes 7.21/205.47 in the Hawaiian beat Mike's 7.30/200.44 in the first round. And then, on December 6 at OCIR, the Corvette curse came to haunt the team. After running a qualifying 7.40 (good enough for third), the motor blew, causing a fire, and the Corvette's body was blown off the chassis. Mike was OK, but the car was not, and the first alternate, Ray Alley, replaced him in the field. - Ron Howard |
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Submitted by Bill Duke, Last updated on Sunday, February 25, 2024, 12:49:19 PM by
Ron Howard.
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Mike Van Sant (M) from
Torrance, California
USA
(Comp Nr/Finish:
706 ) |
1968 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: S/XS, Div: 7 |
| "The Invader" Owned by Glen Solano
from
Lynwood, California
USA
| Crew Chief: Dick Olsen |
| '68 Chevrolet Corvette by
Mike Kase |
Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with
automatic transmission |
| 1/4 Mile ET: |
7.970 at Long Beach CA 1968 |
1/4 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1000 FT ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1000 FT MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
| 1/8 Mile ET: |
Unknown at Unknown |
1/8 Mile MPH: |
Unknown at Unknown |
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Entry's 1968 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
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1/4 Mile Rating: ET 47.69,
MPH 00.00 |
Entry is 1.00378 times average ET and 0.00000 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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| 1968 Records: |
1/4 Mile: 7.305 ET, 205.46 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 4.940 ET, 155.17 MPH |
| 1968 Average: |
1/4 Mile: 7.940 ET, 184.04 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.080 ET, 147.54 MPH |
| 1968 Minimum: |
1/4 Mile: 8.575 ET, 170.41 MPH |
1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH |
1/8 Mile: 5.410 ET, 138.54 MPH |
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Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, February 25, 2024, 12:45:41 PM by
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Rankings updated: 05/02/24 05:03:58 am EDT
