Phil1320
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- Dec 9, 2002
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Hey all--finally found my old 1/4 mile time lists! I was going to put this info in the history thread, but, it seems that thread is buried a bit. So, I figure this thread can be devoted solely to the times and discussion about them. Some of the lists are only page 1, as in maybe about the top 25 or so cars. Some of the lists are as many as 19 pages long. For the purposes of this thread I will post the top 20 or so cars and maybe list some notables that are further down the list to establish a progression for certain key players. The oldest list in print that I have was updated on 12/23/96. These lists were put together by DSMr James Heck and they were pretty thorough as they included track locations and actually dates of when the runs took place. So, I'll start with my oldest one, again, from 12/23/96 and post one up every few days or so. Hope you all enjoy this trip down memory lane, or learning and seeing the progression of DSM's in the drag racing world.
As of 12/23/96
1. Dave Buschur [email protected] 7/12/96
2. Dennis Smoyer [email protected] 3/1/96
3. Sean Glazar [email protected] 11/17/96
4. Bill Lawrence [email protected] 6/7/96
5. Tym Switzer [email protected] 11/3/96
6. Albert L. [email protected] 7/20/96
7. Jeff Hill [email protected] 4/19/96
8. Andy Craft [email protected] 6/30/96
9. John Shepherd [email protected] 8/17/96
10. James Kaz [email protected] 5/26/95
11. Al Blaha [email protected] 11/15/96
12. Marc Hallman [email protected] 6/23/96
13. Bob Hayworth [email protected] 11/10/96
14. Micheal Ferrara [email protected] 5/18/96
15. Rober Toves [email protected]
16. Len Monserrat [email protected] 6/19/96
17. Philip Long no 1/4 ET present- on list for 1/8...
18. Jim Palczynski [email protected] 5/17/96
19. Doug Derby [email protected] 11/17/96
20. Ken Krejei [email protected] 5/24/96
So, that's the list. I think 1-8 are all running 20g turbos. Shep's number on this list I'm fairly certain is on the small 16g if I remember correctly. #14 was Turbo Magazine's "Project Talon" for many years......as Mike worked for them, and now has DSPORT mag. #20 was the quickest 2G for most of that year, until #19 Doug Derby(Doug's Dynopower) came out with his 2G effort to just edge Ken. Cool stuff. I'm sure many up here recognize these names.
At the end of 1996, I had only made three passes in my at the time bone stock talon with a best time of [email protected]. I was a bit behind the curve but I'm glad I got into this when I did. Dave B.'s number above was one week after the EIP Shootout at MIR 7/4/96, the event that got me hooked on these cars and drag racing. Dave also ran 11.1 I think at that 7/4/96 event the week before.
As of 12/23/96
1. Dave Buschur [email protected] 7/12/96
2. Dennis Smoyer [email protected] 3/1/96
3. Sean Glazar [email protected] 11/17/96
4. Bill Lawrence [email protected] 6/7/96
5. Tym Switzer [email protected] 11/3/96
6. Albert L. [email protected] 7/20/96
7. Jeff Hill [email protected] 4/19/96
8. Andy Craft [email protected] 6/30/96
9. John Shepherd [email protected] 8/17/96
10. James Kaz [email protected] 5/26/95
11. Al Blaha [email protected] 11/15/96
12. Marc Hallman [email protected] 6/23/96
13. Bob Hayworth [email protected] 11/10/96
14. Micheal Ferrara [email protected] 5/18/96
15. Rober Toves [email protected]
16. Len Monserrat [email protected] 6/19/96
17. Philip Long no 1/4 ET present- on list for 1/8...
18. Jim Palczynski [email protected] 5/17/96
19. Doug Derby [email protected] 11/17/96
20. Ken Krejei [email protected] 5/24/96
So, that's the list. I think 1-8 are all running 20g turbos. Shep's number on this list I'm fairly certain is on the small 16g if I remember correctly. #14 was Turbo Magazine's "Project Talon" for many years......as Mike worked for them, and now has DSPORT mag. #20 was the quickest 2G for most of that year, until #19 Doug Derby(Doug's Dynopower) came out with his 2G effort to just edge Ken. Cool stuff. I'm sure many up here recognize these names.
At the end of 1996, I had only made three passes in my at the time bone stock talon with a best time of [email protected]. I was a bit behind the curve but I'm glad I got into this when I did. Dave B.'s number above was one week after the EIP Shootout at MIR 7/4/96, the event that got me hooked on these cars and drag racing. Dave also ran 11.1 I think at that 7/4/96 event the week before.