NHRA National Records - Page 2

Jack Matyas · 09-27-2014, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by tommy d

Jack, did see your name though. 74 Pontiac I think.

Yeah, we did set a record or two back in the day ...........And I do miss that Pontiac .

ChevelleStocker · 09-29-2014, 02:36 PM

Yep, it's possible that finding those records is not easy. A big thank you for those who have given a look into their archives, though! But I'd really appreciate it if someone found the records...

Jack, you got a PM.

Jim Hanig · 09-29-2014, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by chevellestocker

yep, it's possible that finding those records is not easy. A big thank you for those who have given a look into their archives, though! But i'd really appreciate it if someone found the records...

Jack, you got a pm.

who did you buy it from?

Dave Ley · 09-29-2014, 07:07 PM

We had a car just like that here in Div. 1 for quite some time. Bob Silfies built it originally and sold it to Rich Hoerth and was driven by the late Mike Scott. It was powered by a 400 small block and ran M/SA. The car in the picture looks almost identical to it.

ChevelleStocker · 10-09-2014, 02:34 PM

Sorry guys I haven't had time to check in much on the last couple of days.

Jim: I bought it from another Finnish Stock Eliminator racer, but I asked him that question. Unfortunately he could not remember who was it.

Dave: That's interesting information! When this car came in Finland, it had a 350 SBC under the hood. But of course it doesn't mean that this car could have ran with a 400 as well.

Here is a picture of this car when it was imported to Finland. Maybe the Obi Wan paint scheme with Obi Wan's head on the door might bring back memories to someone?

FireSale · 10-09-2014, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevelleStocker

Hello Fellow Racers!

I have a 1974 Chevelle Stock Eliminator here in Finland. It was imported here from Texas in 1989 and now after a couple of years not being raced we rebuilt it and I finished sixth at Finnish Championship Drag Race Series with it.

I know the car is NHRA Record Holder from 1985 and '86 but I don't know what class did it run in. From what I've read, the National Records can be found in National Dragster Magazine. I don't have those issues, so could someone who has them from '85 or '86 check what class this Chevelle has been running in?

I'd like to have NHRA '85 & '86 ?/SA Record Holder texts on the car.

Here it is how it looks now:

Thanks!

Niko / FHRA Stock Eliminator #570 Driver.

Hi, Niko. Welcome to Class Racer.

Finished my Super Stock Mustang and broke a $0.33 water pump o ring. I'm done for the season...

Now to finish my Pro Mod '49 Merc.

Dale (ScaleDale) Shearon

MR DERBY CITY · 10-09-2014, 04:25 PM

John Lightner from northern Kentucky had a stocker similar to this in the 80s, perhaps it is his former ride.M.J.

ChevelleStocker · 10-13-2014, 02:20 PM

Hi, Dale!

I'm sorry to hear you broke the o-ring on the Mustang. Well, better luck next season

.

Can't wait to see Merc'!

Thanks for the information, Mr D. C.

The car came to Finland from Texas, so he might not be the guy who sold the car to Finland, but that is a great guess. I'll try to search and I will see what I can come up with. Thanks!

Ed Fernandez · 10-13-2014, 10:51 PM

The chevelle in Div. 1 is owned by Tom Baiori (aka Beef).It has gone pretty quick at times,but at 4000 lbs it's a parts breaker. He's slowly working on some chassis work to
stop a flexing problem with it.

TinSoldier 3215 · 04-11-2015, 07:15 PM

Sorry for delay post on this car.. it run o/sa and best et was 12.56@105 and then got bumped to m/sa. John.

09-29-2014, 02:36 PM	#12
ChevelleStocker Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Vantaa, Finland. Posts: 21 Likes: 0 Liked 31 Times in 2 Posts	Re: NHRA National Records Yep, it's possible that finding those records is not easy. A big thank you for those who have given a look into their archives, though! But I'd really appreciate it if someone found the records... Jack, you got a PM. __________________ Lindström Racing - Stock Eliminator Drag Race Team.

09-29-2014, 07:07 PM	#14
Dave Ley Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: South Jersey , The 51st. State Posts: 424 Likes: 1,698 Liked 243 Times in 44 Posts	Re: NHRA National Records We had a car just like that here in Div. 1 for quite some time. Bob Silfies built it originally and sold it to Rich Hoerth and was driven by the late Mike Scott. It was powered by a 400 small block and ran M/SA. The car in the picture looks almost identical to it. __________________ Dave Ley

10-09-2014, 02:34 PM	#15
ChevelleStocker Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Vantaa, Finland. Posts: 21 Likes: 0 Liked 31 Times in 2 Posts	Re: NHRA National Records Sorry guys I haven't had time to check in much on the last couple of days. Jim: I bought it from another Finnish Stock Eliminator racer, but I asked him that question. Unfortunately he could not remember who was it. Dave: That's interesting information! When this car came in Finland, it had a 350 SBC under the hood. But of course it doesn't mean that this car could have ran with a 400 as well. Here is a picture of this car when it was imported to Finland. Maybe the Obi Wan paint scheme with Obi Wan's head on the door might bring back memories to someone? __________________ Lindström Racing - Stock Eliminator Drag Race Team.

10-09-2014, 04:25 PM	#17
MR DERBY CITY VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Derby City, USA Posts: 3,475 Likes: 1,005 Liked 7,234 Times in 1,394 Posts	Re: NHRA National Records John Lightner from northern Kentucky had a stocker similar to this in the 80s, perhaps it is his former ride.M.J.

10-13-2014, 02:20 PM	#18
ChevelleStocker Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Vantaa, Finland. Posts: 21 Likes: 0 Liked 31 Times in 2 Posts	Re: NHRA National Records Hi, Dale! I'm sorry to hear you broke the o-ring on the Mustang. Well, better luck next season . Can't wait to see Merc'! Thanks for the information, Mr D. C. The car came to Finland from Texas, so he might not be the guy who sold the car to Finland, but that is a great guess. I'll try to search and I will see what I can come up with. Thanks! __________________ Lindström Racing - Stock Eliminator Drag Race Team.

10-13-2014, 10:51 PM	#19
Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: NHRA National Records The chevelle in Div. 1 is owned by Tom Baiori (aka Beef).It has gone pretty quick at times,but at 4000 lbs it's a parts breaker. He's slowly working on some chassis work to stop a flexing problem with it. __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA

04-11-2015, 07:15 PM	#20
TinSoldier 3215 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bulington, Ky Posts: 359 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: NHRA National Records Sorry for delay post on this car.. it run o/sa and best et was 12.56@105 and then got bumped to m/sa. John.