Trivia Time!!

[Toejam]

The answer is Danny Rieger, as far as I know that car only ran at maybe 3-4 Natl. events

 

[Nunz]

I think I met Akers at an event a few years ago, maybe E-town, not sure. But I remember him saying he sold a lot of parts to the pros, again, I can't remember what exactly, but I think he uses the Wizard name for his business.

 

[megadeth]

I cheated too, and have to say, I have never heard of the guy. The cars that I always remember at the Cajun Nationals in the 1980's were all driven by Dave Sebring. One thing for sure, Aker's always had the most beautiful cars, they were always our favorites.

That's the one!

 

[handsome]

who knows the name of the top fuel dragster that rockey epperly drove?

 

[TAFC 5 81]

who knows the name of the top fuel dragster that rockey epperly drove?

This is a wild guess; Dago Red. I'm sure the car was red and hit 257.14 at the 83 World Finals (one of the fastest speeds at that time).

 

[handsome]

This is a wild guess; Dago Red. I'm sure the car was red and hit 257.14 at the 83 World Finals (one of the fastest speeds at that time).

BINGO!!!!!

 

[TAFC 5 81]

OK I will start with an easy one. What driver hit an all time speed mark (did not back it up) of 255.68 in 1977 (Summernationals). Part 2; Who's car was it?

 

[Bullet]

Jerry Ruth

 

[Rajunz]

I think I met Akers at an event a few years ago, maybe E-town, not sure. But I remember him saying he sold a lot of parts to the pros, again, I can't remember what exactly, but I think he uses the Wizard name for his business.

Here's all of his older cars, all beauties, click Home at the bottom to get to his parts warehouse. The race schedule has not been updated since 2001, I would think he's done with running a car for the most part.

Tom Akers "The Wizard" Nitro Funny Car

 

[Mike]

Who set the 1st NHRA funny car national record in the 6's.

 

[TAFC 5 81]

Jerry Ruth

Correct, driving Garlits' car.

 

[TAFC 5 81]

Who set the 1st NHRA funny car national record in the 6's.

Candies & Hughes? Ramchargers (Goldstein) ran 1st official 6 (6.95) at Springnationals in 1970, but would not be a NR back then.