This content provides an overview of several notable drag racing vehicles and their owners, categorized by year and class in various divisions.
Bob Glidden’s 1988 Ford Thunderbird: Owned by Bob Glidden from Whiteland, Indiana, this Pro Stock vehicle features a 496 cubic inch Ford engine and a 4-speed manual transmission, achieving a quarter-mile elapsed time of 7.318 seconds.
Bob Kaiser Racing Engines: Two entries from 1992 and 1993 showcase dragsters owned by Bob Kaiser from Haverton, Pennsylvania. The 1993 dragster is powered by a 260 cubic inch Chevrolet V6, while the earlier version’s 1/4 mile ET is undisclosed.
Jerry Albert’s 1997 Chevrolet Camaro: Competing in the Top Sportsman category, this vehicle features a powerful 665 cubic inch Chevrolet engine, achieving a quarter-mile ET of 6.508 seconds.
Don Plemmons: Known for multiple entries, including an ’84 Oldsmobile Cutlass and a ’63 Chevrolet Corvette, emphasizing a mix of engine sizes and configurations (Chevrolet and Pontiac).
Arizona Sidewinder (1971): Owned by Jack Stewart and Chauvin Emmons, this Top Fuel dragster sports a 392 cubic inch Chrysler Hemi.
California Charger (1969): A Top Fuel dragster powered by a 392 cubic inch Chrysler Hemi owned by John Keeling and Chuck Johnson.
Overall, these vehicles highlight the diversity and competitive spirit of drag racing, showcasing powerful engines and impressive performance metrics.