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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Pete Miner (M) from Pompano Beach, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 212 ) 1976 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 2
"Pete Miner" Owned by Pete Miner from Pompano Beach, Florida USA Crew Chief: Pete Miner
'73 Ford Mustang by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 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 1976 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
1976 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.964 ET, 241.53 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1976 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.540 ET, 220.04 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1976 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.116 ET, 202.23 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: We need to confirm that Pete went out on his own this year.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, February 24, 2024, 09:20:48 PM by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Pete Miner (M) from Pompano Beach, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 212 ) 1978 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 2
"Gold Coast Duster" Owned by Don Nieves from Pompano Beach, Florida USA Crew Chief: Don Nieves
'73 Plymouth Duster by Don Hardy | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.520 at NHRA D2 Orlando FL 6/78         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1978 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.93, MPH 00.00    Entry is 1.16049 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1978 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.964 ET, 247.93 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.000 ET, 189.00 MPH   
1978 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.480 ET, 220.04 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.200 ET, 184.00 MPH
1978 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.996 ET, 203.81 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.530 ET, 172.12 MPH
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Notes: Pete was in Orlando, Florida, for the third NHRA Division Two race. Only five cars showed, and in the opening round of competition, his 7.52 fell to Paul Smith's 7.34.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, February 24, 2024, 09:20:14 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Norm Newgord, Gary Newgord Collection Pete Miner (M) from Pompano Beach, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 212 ) 1976 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 2
"Gold Coast Duster" Owned by Don Nieves from Pompano Beach, Florida USA Crew Chief: Don Nieves
'73 Plymouth Duster by Don Hardy | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 9.080 at Bradenton FL 11/76         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 1976 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.78, MPH 00.00    Entry is 1.38838 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
1976 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.964 ET, 241.53 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1976 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.540 ET, 220.04 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1976 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.116 ET, 202.23 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Pete was at DeSoto Memorial Raceway for the Snowbird National Open at the end of November. He ran a 10-second time to qualify #7, and in the opening round, he shut off to 9.08 in a loss to Ray Sherman's 8.26.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, February 24, 2024, 09:19:35 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Bob Strait
Photog Web 		Pete Miner (M) from Pompano Beach, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 212 ) 1977 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 2
"Gold Coast Duster" Owned by Don Nieves from Pompano Beach, Florida USA Crew Chief: Don Nieves
'73 Plymouth Duster by Don Hardy | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.690 at PRA Union Grove WI 1977         1/4 Mile MPH: 212.76 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 30.06, MPH 28.02    Entry is 1.03241 times average ET and 0.96692 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: Pete was the third alternate at NHRA Gainesville at 6.83/209.30. That was the team's only NHRA national event. He qualified third with a 6.85 in the eight-car field at the IHRA Winternationals at Darlington on March 20. He lasted until the semis when eventual winner Tom McEwen's 6.62/216 beat his off-pace 7.48/146.81. He also qualified for the IHRA Springnationals in Bristol on June 19. Johnny White beat him in the first round. In Aug, he won the NHRA Points race in Baton Rouge. A first-round 6.83 beat a tire-smoking Larry Brown, and a semifinal 6.86 beat Dennis Piranio's 7.45. In the final, a 6.96/202 beat Gordon Mineo's 7.05. At the PRO National Challenge race at Union Grove on September 11, he beat John Pott in round one, and he broke while running a 6.69/179 over Frank Oglesby's 6.71/206. He could not fix the car for the semifinal, so Oglesby was reinstated. Pete also ran 6.73 at Warner Robins.
Submitted by Mike Gagnon, Last updated on Saturday, February 24, 2024, 09:19:09 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Big Bob Snyder
Photog Web 		Pete Miner (M) from Pompano Beach, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 212 ) 1975 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 2
"Gold Coast Duster" Owned by Don Nieves from Pompano Beach, Florida USA Crew Chief: Don Nieves
'73 Plymouth Duster by Don Hardy | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 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 1975 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
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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No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, February 24, 2024, 09:17:44 PM by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Pete Miner (M) from Pompano Beach, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 212 ) 1974 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 2
"Gold Coast Duster" Owned by Don Nieves from Pompano Beach, Florida USA Crew Chief: Don Nieves
'73 Plymouth Duster by Don Hardy | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.780 at Blaney SC 1974         1/4 Mile MPH: 212.26 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1974 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 32.65, MPH 37.76    Entry is 1.03040 times average ET and 0.98114 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: Miner was at Warner Robins on March 31 for the NHRA Division Two opener. The Funny Car field was weak, as only four cars showed. In the opening round of eliminations, his 6.98/201.35 lost to eventual winner Harry Hudson's 6.84/208. Pete was at the Lakeland National Open in May. He made it to the final against Shirl Greer, but his 7.00/199.55 lost to Greer's 6.76/190. Also ran 7.22 at Gainesville, 6.98 at Warner Robins WCS 74.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, February 24, 2024, 09:16:36 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Handout, Thomas Nagy Collection Pete Miner (M) from Pompano Beach, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 212 ) 1973 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 2
"Gold Coast Duster" Owned by Don Nieves from Pompano Beach, Florida USA Crew Chief: Don Nieves
'73 Plymouth Duster by Don Hardy | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.080 at Miami FL 3/73         1/4 Mile MPH: 202.24 at Miami FL 3/73
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 09.62, MPH 08.31    Entry is 1.06179 times average ET and 0.94065 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: This was the former "Super Duster." In February, Miner started his '73 season at Warner Robins for an eight-car show that saw only three cars compete. His 7.72 lost to Harry Hudson's 7.45 in the SOHC-powered "Super Ford" in his first race. He then made one easy solo pass. Later in the month, he was at Miami-Hollywood's Winter Funny Car Championships. This was another eight-car field, and all the cars showed this time. But Pete's 7.51/186.33 in the opening round lost to Al Hanna's 7.06/198 in the "Eastern Raider." He was back in Miami early in March for a best-of-three match race against Shirl Greer. In their first race, Greer lost power and coasted through while Pete ran 7.08/202.24 for the win. Greer got out of shape in their second race and lost to Pete's 7.27/190. He made yet another trip to Miami later in March for a twelve-car show. Pete qualified #9 with a 7.40/193.54. In the first round, he got out of shape and shut down against Al Marshall, who advanced Dale Creasy's Mustang with a 6.76/212. Miner was at LaPlace Dragway on April 1 for the NHRA Division Four opener. His 7.86/182 advanced over a broken Gary Henderson in the new "Super Duster," but in the semifinal, it was the "Gold Coast Duster" that broke against Paul Smith in the "Sir Wells" Charger. Shortly after, he was at Phenix City for the NHRA Division Two opener. In the opening round, Billy Grooms crossed the centerline while racing him, and Miner's 7.73/189.47 advanced. In the semifinal, his 7.54/187.89 was defeated by eventual winner Preston Davis' 7.34/196. On May 20, he competed at the Warner Robins National Open. His 7.33/192 in the opening round beat Dee Simmons, but in the semifinals, Smith's 7.00/205 defeated his 7.22/200.00. Pete was at Blaney Drag Strip in June for the third NHRA Division Two race. He soloed in round one, with a 13.63/62.63, and in the semifinals, his 7.25/201.34 beat Hudson's off-pace 8.08/172. Unfortunately, he lost to Shirl Greer in the final. The Atlanta Invitational featured a fourteen-car field. Miner's 7.63 in the first round beat Sid Foster's 8.97 in the "King Cobra," but the race was halted for rain. In July, Miner was back at Warner Robins for an eight-car show. He qualified #5, which set up a first-round meeting with low qualifier Cliff Brown. Miner got out of shape in their race and lost to Brown's track record, 6.64/227. The team qualified #16 for the NHRA World Finals in Amarillo, but their 7.77/141.28 lost to Don Cain in round one.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, February 24, 2024, 09:15:42 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Austin Myers (M) from Kansas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1996 - Category: COMPDRAG, Type: PN, Class: BB/D, Div: 5
"Austin Myers" Owned by Austin Myers from Kansas USA Crew Chief: Austin Myers
'69 Dragster 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
Entry's 1996 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
1996 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.179 ET, 226.93 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.957 ET, 179.00 MPH   
1996 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.215 ET, 191.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.674 ET, 147.44 MPH
1996 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.870 ET, 178.87 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.004 ET, 137.78 MPH
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Notes: Original pre-Internet database draglist entry. We need to confirm that this is not the Kentucky racer who raced top fuel and funny car.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, February 24, 2024, 09:05:50 PM by Super Crew.
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© Thomas Nagy Austin Myers (M) from Valley Station, Kentucky USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 370 ) 1975 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 3
"Golddigger" Owned by Jack Hart from Radcliff, Kentucky USA Crew Chief: Jack Hart
'72 Dragster by Bill Stebbins | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Chrysler Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.069 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 8/31/75         1/4 Mile MPH: 231.36 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 61.50, MPH 55.44    Entry is 0.97919 times average ET and 1.01031 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: 5.637 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: Austin kicked off his NHRA campaign at Gainesville, where he was the second alternate at 6.296 (speed not reported). He lost a close first round to Marvin Schwartz at IHRA Bristol in June, 6.45/220.58 to 6.49/209.80. The team's next NHRA national event was Englishtown, where Austin qualified on the bump at 6.305/200.44. He could not make the first round, so first alternate Schwartz took his place against Jim Bucher. The team qualified #14 at Indy at 6.069/231.36. A consistent 6.082/226.13 beat Herm Petersen's 6.286/221.67 in round one, and another 6.087-219.51 held off Marvin Graham's 6.092/233.16 in round two. Don Garlits ended Austin's day in round three, 5.886/226.70 to a 10-second shutoff. That was the team's last NHRA national event. Photo from the 1975 NHRA Gatornationals, Gainesville, Florida. Some info from Freddie Young.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, February 24, 2024, 09:04:15 PM by Super Crew.
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Lynn "Mort" Morton
Photog Web 		Marvin Schwartz (M) from Largo, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 208 ) 1975 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 2
"Kendall GT-1" Owned by Marvin Schwartz from Largo, Florida USA Crew Chief: Marvin Schwartz
'71 Dragster by Don Garlits | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 520 Chrysler Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.450 at IHRA Bristol TN 6/22/75         1/4 Mile MPH: 220.58 at IHRA Bristol TN 6/22/75
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 27.99, MPH 26.37    Entry is 1.04066 times average ET and 0.96323 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: 5.637 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: Shorty body. Marvin beat Austin Myer in round one at IHRA Bristol, 6.45/220.58 to 6.48/209.79, then broke in round two against Gary Beck.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, February 24, 2024, 08:53:49 PM by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Jim Hundley (M) from Charleston, West Virginia USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 218 ) 1970 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 2
"Hundley & Boggs" Owned by Jim Hundley & Joe Boggs from Charleston, West Virginia USA Crew Chief: Jim Hundley & Joe Boggs
'70 Dragster by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi by Alan Starr with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 6.710 at Gainesville FL 11/28/70         1/4 Mile MPH: 227.84 at Gainesville FL 11/28/70
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1970 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 67.02, MPH 73.13    Entry is 0.97671 times average ET and 1.04056 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1970 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.400 ET, 238.15 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.660 ET, 174.00 MPH   
1970 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.870 ET, 218.96 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.035 ET, 160.70 MPH
1970 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.370 ET, 204.11 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.410 ET, 149.56 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, February 24, 2024, 08:48:25 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Jim Hundley (M) from Greensboro, North Carolina USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 218 ) 1975 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 2
"Starrliner" Owned by Alan Starr from Greensboro, North Carolina USA Crew Chief: Alan Starr
'73 Dragster by Roy Fjastad - SPE | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 417 Donovan Hemi by Alan Starr with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.470 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 202.24 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 1975 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 26.24, MPH 00.96    Entry is 1.04389 times average ET and 0.88314 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: 5.637 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: Lost in round one at IHRA Bristol to Gary Beck with a shutoff 7.13/149.75. The car ran with Donovan and also a Chevy at Rockingham. We need the best times for each combo.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, February 24, 2024, 08:47:29 PM by Tim Simplot. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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© Thomas Nagy Scott Shafiroff (M) from Flushing, New York USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 192 ) 1975 - Category: PS-CLASSIC, Type: LN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 1
"Scott Shafiroff" Owned by Scott Shafiroff from Flushing, New York USA Crew Chief: Paul Kaufman
'75 Ford Mustang II by Don Hardy | Powered by Carbureted Gas 351 Ford by Scott Shafiroff with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.880 at NHRA D1 Englishtown NJ 5/75         1/4 Mile MPH: 154.63 at NHRA Englishtown NJ 7/75
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 76.50, MPH 85.48    Entry is 0.97765 times average ET and 1.03946 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: 8.700 ET, 157.03 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.650 ET, 125.00 MPH   
1975 Average: 1/4 Mile: 9.083 ET, 148.76 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.730 ET, 123.79 MPH
1975 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.583 ET, 141.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.060 ET, 117.05 MPH
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Notes: Scott won the IHRA Spring Nationals at Bristol with a best of 8.90 at 150.25. Went through eliminations with a cracked block. He defeated Phil Nichols, Wayne Gapp, Lee Edwards, and finally Larry Huff in the final with an 8.99/150.25. Scott ran 8.94 at NHRA Englishtown 1975. He was runner-up to a Don Nicholson holeshot at IHRA Union Grove, 9.01/149.00 to Scott's 8.98/150.50. Runner up at Maryland International Raceway US Pro Stock Open 7/75. | Scott Shafiroff made a huge leap from running a strong Chevy Pro Stock Vega in '74 to switching to this Ford Mustang II for '75. After the season he had, it seemed like he made the right choice. Right off the bat, the car was a contender. At Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, he qualified #7 with a 9.00/151.51. An opening round 9.01/150 beat Kenny Hahn's Duster at 9.18/148, but he lost to Bill Jenkins in round two. At the NHRA Gatornationals, he picked up even more on the pack running an 8.90 to qualify #5. But Shafiroff attempted to run an even better number to move up the chart, but the rear end tore out from the car while making his burnout. First alternate Bobby Yowell took his place in the field. After getting the car repaired, Scott ran the Mustang II, which was 50 lbs lighter than NHRA's weight, and ran an impressive 8.70. Scott was anxious to get back into competition. In April, he was at Cecil County's National Open where the car set both Low ET and Top Speed, but broke before eliminations. Things finally clicked his way at the NHRA Division 1 race at Englishtown. There, he won with a final round of 8.88/153.06. Shafiroff did a lot of match racing with the car and was very successful with it. At the NHRA Springnationals, 34 cars attempted to qualify for the sixteen-car field, and Scott's 9.02/151.26 qualified #5. He was late off the line in the first round, and his 9.11/147.29 lost to Warren Johnson's 9.18/148. Shortly after, he won over an eight-car field at Empire Dragway in New York. He set Low ET in the final with a 9.02 over Ronnie Manchester's 9.19. His biggest win of the year came at the IHRA Springnationals at Bristol. He ran 8.98, 8.99, and 8.99 over a fouling Lee Edwards in the semifinals to reach the final against Larry Huff. Larry knew that Scott was running with a wounded motor, but he also saw that he was still running a tenth faster than his Dodge. So, Huff took a chance on the 'tree and fouled while Scott ran yet another 8.99 at 150 for his first IHRA national event win. He also made it two in a row in IHRA competition when he reached the final at the IHRA Summernationals at Union Grove, but his final round 9.01 finished runner-up to "Dyno Don" Nicholson's 8.98 in an all-Ford final. The car kept improving at the NHRA national events, and at Englishtown for the NHRA Summernationals, Shafiroff's 8.94/153.58 was now up to #3 on the qualifying list. His speed was also tops among the qualifiers. Scott looked strong in eliminations. An opening round 8.96/153.84 advanced when Sam Gianino fouled, and in round two, he beat Charlie Castaldo with an 8.95/154.63. He went up against Jenkins in the semifinals, and the car let him down, breaking on the pass and slowing to a 10.14/99.55 loss against Jenkins' 8.94/152. His next stop was at the US Pro Stock Open held at Budds Creek. Once again, the Mustang II was flying. He ran 8.96, 8.93, and 8.99 in the semifinals over a fouling Richie Zul. His final-round opponent was Roy Hill in his Duster. Roy had not been running quite as well as Scott had, hitting a best of 8.98 in eliminations, but a final round 8.97/151 beat Scott's 8.99/150.25 for the win. Photo from the 1975 NHRA Gatornationals, Gainesville, Florida. Scott is in the photo wearing the brown coat standing behind the car.
Submitted by Mike Gagnon, Last updated on Saturday, February 24, 2024, 08:42:56 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Scott Shafiroff (M) from West Babylon, New York USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 192 ) 1990 - Category: PS-MOUNTAIN, Type: UN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 1
"John Nobile" Owned by John Nobile from Melville, New York USA Crew Chief: Scott Shafiroff
'89 Pontiac Trans Am by an Unknown chassis builder | Powered by Carbureted Gas 615 Pontiac with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 7.507 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 186.05 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 1990 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 51.33, MPH 45.55    Entry is 0.99827 times average ET and 0.99433 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
1990 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.030 ET, 199.30 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.725 ET, 154.32 MPH   
1990 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.520 ET, 187.11 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.903 ET, 141.95 MPH
1990 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.020 ET, 175.44 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.233 ET, 133.21 MPH
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Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, February 24, 2024, 08:38:35 PM by John Bockelman.
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Thomas Nagy Scott Shafiroff (M) from West Babylon, New York USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 192 ) 1976 - Category: PS-MOUNTAIN, Type: UN, Class: Pro Stock, Div: 1
"Scott Shafiroff" Owned by Scott Shafiroff from West Babylon, New York USA Crew Chief: Paul Kaufman
'76 Ford Mustang II by Don Hardy | Powered by Carbureted Gas 351 Ford by Scott Shafiroff with 4 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 8.545 at Englishtown NJ 3/76         1/4 Mile MPH: 158.45 at Englishtown NJ 3/76
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 1976 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 53.36, MPH 47.03    Entry is 0.99592 times average ET and 0.99654 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
1976 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.060 ET, 170.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1976 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.580 ET, 159.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1976 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.100 ET, 149.91 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: We also have a confirmed 8.59 in Unlimited trim. This Mustang II was new in 1975 and ran as a legal NHRA Pro Stock during that year. During 1976, Scott ran this car mostly in match race trim and as a legal C/A at NHRA national events. This photo from the 1976 NHRA Springnationals shows the car running as a C/A in Competition Eliminator.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, February 24, 2024, 08:37:55 PM by John Bockelman.
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Michael Beach Denny Savage (M) from Huntington Beach, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 781 ) 1975 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 3
"Chi-Town Hustler" Owned by John Farkonas, Austin Coil, Pat Minick from Chicago, Illinois USA Crew Chief: Austin Coil
'73 Dodge Charger by Romeo Palamides | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Keith Black Hemi by Austin Coil with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.210 at NHRA Ontario CA 10/12/75         1/4 Mile MPH: 231.36 at NHRA Ontario CA 10/12/75
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 81.19, MPH 79.81    Entry is 0.94377 times average ET and 1.06943 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: Denny's first time driving the Chi-Town car came on March 2 at Miami-Hollywood for the IHRA Winternationals. Unfortunately, he failed to qualify. Runner up to Gene Snow at IHRA Bristol June 1975 (6.46/224.43 bests). His 6.33/230.17 lost to Prudhomme in the semis at the PHR 131 race. Denny qualified #14 at 6.358/226.13 at Ontario, the team's only NHRA event. He beat Dave Condit in round one when Dave lost fire, hitting 6.452/199.11. Norm Wilcox did not show in round two, and Denny got a 6.660/184.80 bye run. Austin Coil really turned up the wick in the semis, and Denny ran a season-best 6.210/231.36 to defeat John Lombardo's decent 6.344/225.00. Prudhomme could not back up his amazing 5.987/241.53 numbers, but a 6.158/240.64 made Denny's 6.937/155.44 a runner-up in the final. Finished third in 1975 IHRA points (tied with Gene Snow). Hometown confirmed 1975. 787 or 781? Michael Beach photo from Martin, MI, 1975.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, February 24, 2024, 08:36:05 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Handout Gene Snow (M) from Fort Worth, Texas USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 401 ) 1975 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: AA/FC, Div: 4
"Snowman" Owned by Gene Snow from Fort Worth, Texas USA Crew Chief: Gene Snow
'74 Chevrolet Vega by Steve Plueger | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Keith Black Hemi by Ed Pink with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.289 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 8/31/75         1/4 Mile MPH: 227.84 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 74.53, MPH 72.82    Entry is 0.95578 times average ET and 1.05316 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: Gene raced at the Irwindale Grand Premiere and hit 6.67/205.94. He was out for most of the first six months of 1975 after back surgery but returned in June 1975 to win at IHRA Bristol with a best of 6.36/223.88, defeating Denny Savage in the Chi-Town Hustler in the final. Finished third in 1975 IHRA points (tied with Denny Savage). | Gene was at Edmonton International on July 30 for its Funny Car Spectacular race. There were 24 cars present. All were to run three rounds of racing, with the winner being determined by wins. In Snow's first race, his 6.54/194 beat a badly out-of-shape Bill Spevacek. In his second race, he beat Ken McLean with a 6.39/215. His third race didn't go as planned as Raymond Beadle got out of shape and crossed the centerline, sideswiping Gene's Vega. Shortly after, he was in Seattle for the Seafair Funny Car Championships. It was a big 32-car show. Snow's 7.09/149 in the opening round of eliminations beat Bryan Raines' 7.14/194. But in the second round, his 6.53 lost to Ed McCulloch's 6.38.
Submitted by Gena White, Last updated on Saturday, February 24, 2024, 08:30:23 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Richard Shute
Photog Web 		Gary Beck (M) from Laguna Niguel, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 751 / 4) 1983 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 7
"Larry Minor" Owned by Larry Minor from Hemet, California USA Crew Chief: Bernie Fedderly
'82 Dragster by Al Swindahl | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 498 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.391 at NHRA Fremont CA 10/01/83 (NR)         1/4 Mile MPH: 257.14 at NHRA Orange County CA 10/15/83
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1983 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 100.0, MPH 97.70    Entry is 0.91373 times average ET and 1.06287 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: 5.391 ET, 257.87 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1983 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.900 ET, 241.93 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1983 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.409 ET, 223.06 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Gary Beck debuted Larry Minor's new Swindahl-built car at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals. On the opening day of qualifying (Thursday), while everyone else was having trouble just trying to run a "five," Gary came out and ran 5.69. On Saturday, he picked it up to a 5.52/251.39, far ahead of #2 qualifier Jody Smart, who was in with a 5.77. Beck's had now qualified #1 for the fifth straight NHRA national event. He almost lost in the opening round, where the car broke a rear end and coasted through with a 19-second time, but his opponent, Richard Tharp, driving for Kilpatrick and Connell, fouled against him. Rain interfered, and the second round wasn't run until a week later. In that round, he ran 5.60 to beat Jim Barnard's 5.88. But in the semifinals, Beck faced Shirley Muldowney, and while she was streaking to a 5.68 to advance, Gary was filling the area with tire smoke as he overpowered the track. Everything went more according to plan at Gainesville for the NHRA Gatornationals. Once again, Beck qualified #1, this time with a 5.54/242.90. The spread to the #2 qualifier wasn't as large as at Pomona, as Shirley's 5.57/252 qualified #2. Beck opened with a 5.74/241.28 over Chris Karamesines' 5.91/241, and a strong 5.49/252.80 in round two took out Tharp's 5.63/252. In the semifinals, he faced his boss Minor, who, in round two, had opened some eyes with a 5.51. But Minor lost a blower belt while Gary ran a new NHRA record 5.44 at 252.10 to advance into the final. There, he faced Connie Kalitta, and the "Bounty Hunter" went into hard tire shake and shut off while Beck ran another 5.49 at 251.39 for the victory. The team's next stop was at Atlanta for the NHRA Southern Nationals. This was an eight-car show, and Gary ran 5.55/245.90 for the pole. He streaked to 5.42 (Low ET) at 252 in the opening round of eliminations to beat Minor. His 5.56/246 beat Kalitta's 5.73/241 in the semifinals. He went up against Tharp in the final, and Richard had lane choice as he had won his semifinal race with a 5.54. But it seemed like Beck's crew chief, Bernie Fedderly, could make the car run just about any number he wanted. Beck ran 5.53/249 in the final to pick up another victory over Tharp's 5.70/245.World Champ 1983. Ran 5.391/252.10 at Fremont (first in the 5.3s), then duplicated the feat at the World Finals. Gary went 5.448 National Record at Gainesville to provide early season thrills. Photo from 1983 Cajun Nationals.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, February 24, 2024, 08:24:03 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Super Crew.
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Photog Web 		Gary Beck (M) from El Toro, California USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 651 ) 1980 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: TF, Div: 6
"Thrush" Owned by Gary Beck & Ray Peets from El Toro, California USA Crew Chief: Ray Peets
'77 Dragster by Ron Attebury | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1980 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1980 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1980 Average: 1/4 Mile: 5.995 ET, 236.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1980 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.495 ET, 218.61 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Ran in January 1980 in Australia. The #4 finish number shown in the photo was from 1978.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Saturday, February 24, 2024, 08:20:55 PM by John Bockelman.
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© Ken Bolender Gary Beck (M) from Edmonton, Alberta Canada   (Comp Nr/Finish: 651 ) 1978 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 6
"Thrush" Owned by Ray Peets from Edmonton, Alberta Canada Crew Chief: Gary Beck
'77 Dragster by Ron Attebury | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 484 Keith Black Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.763 at NHRA Ontario CA 10/07/78         1/4 Mile MPH: 250.00 at NHRA Ontario CA 10/07/78
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1978 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 86.95, MPH 87.04    Entry is 0.94167 times average ET and 1.06947 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1978 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 255.68 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 3.990 ET, 200.00 MPH   
1978 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.120 ET, 233.76 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.090 ET, 198.00 MPH
1978 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.620 ET, 216.10 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.420 ET, 183.22 MPH
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Notes: Gary qualified at Pomona Winters at 5.976/242.58. We need to confirm that this is the car that ran at the Summers (247) and not the silver car. Beck started his '78 season by running a 6.26 to qualify #3 at the AHRA Winternationals. Against Jim Plummer, the car got out of shape and crossed the centerline in the first round. He then traveled to Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, where the abovementioned times qualified Gary #7 in the field. A first-round 6.18/221 lost to Dick LaHaie's 6.09/230. Great 5.855 ET at Columbus and 247.25 at Englishtown, but Gary dominated Ontario before breaking in the final. He ran amazing 5.763/250.00 numbers there in qualifying. We are listing these times here, but they may apply to the other 1978 entry for Gary. That shows blank times for now, but adjust when we get confirmation of which car ran which event. Gary became the 5th member of the NHRA 250 MPH club with that pass.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, February 24, 2024, 08:17:46 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.

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