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1969 NHRA Nationals - Indianapolis, participant list source?

Started by CharlesTurner, November 22, 2023, 12:11:42 AM

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CharlesTurner

I'm looking for a program or an original participant listing for the 1969 NHRA nationals in Indianapolis. 

Anyone have any info on what I should be searching for or might know a source to find the participant list?
Charles Turner
MCA/SAAC Judge

98SVT - was 06GT

#1
Check with the NHRA museum. https://nhramuseum.org/  You can also look for coverage in magazines or back issues of National Dragster. The latter generally had the entire entry list along with results or if they didn't show up.

You need to create an account to see if this one is still available - https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/1969-nhra-15th-nationals-entry-list-408090252

Drag Racing Magazine - page 40 - https://www.ebay.com/itm/313768600724

Recap of 69 SS class - https://skunkwerkssuperstock.wordpress.com/1969-2/  There might be similar pages for the class you are looking for.

Petersen archives has 62 pages of photos - https://archive.petersen.org/pages/search.php
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Royce Peterson

Quote from: CharlesTurner on November 22, 2023, 12:11:42 AM
I'm looking for a program or an original participant listing for the 1969 NHRA nationals in Indianapolis. 

Anyone have any info on what I should be searching for or might know a source to find the participant list?

There is a neat video of the 1969 and 1970 US Nationals at Indianapolis that is worth seeing:

https://youtu.be/C362y_6XVnQ?si=-v39-ySj_rZPllSQ
1968 Cougar XR-7 GT-E 427 Side Oiler C6 3.50 Detroit Locker
1968 1/2 Cougar XR-7 428CJ Ram Air C6 3.91 Traction Lock

Royce Peterson

1968 Cougar XR-7 GT-E 427 Side Oiler C6 3.50 Detroit Locker
1968 1/2 Cougar XR-7 428CJ Ram Air C6 3.91 Traction Lock

Side-Oilers

Quote from: Royce Peterson on November 22, 2023, 11:43:07 AM
Quote from: CharlesTurner on November 22, 2023, 12:11:42 AM
I'm looking for a program or an original participant listing for the 1969 NHRA nationals in Indianapolis. 

Anyone have any info on what I should be searching for or might know a source to find the participant list?

There is a neat video of the 1969 and 1970 US Nationals at Indianapolis that is worth seeing:

https://youtu.be/C362y_6XVnQ?si=-v39-ySj_rZPllSQ

Hurst Girls seen between 8:36-8:45.  A glimpse of Linda at the very end.
Current:
2006 FGT, Tungsten. Whipple, HRE 20s, Ohlin coil-overs. Top Speed Certified 210.7 mph.

Kirkham Cobra 427.  482-inch aluminum side-oiler. Tremec 5-spd.

Previous:
1968 GT500KR #2575 (1982-2022)
1970 Ranchero GT 429
1969 LTD Country Squire 429
1963 T-Bird Sport Roadster
1957 T-Bird E-model

Side-Oilers

Quote from: Royce Peterson on November 22, 2023, 11:58:53 AM
This one is pretty good too :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQN7FFKXGiU

Narrated by the great Steve Evans, before his voice dropped to basso profundo, and his intensity increased to his famous "Sunday, Sunday, Sunday!" fast-patter yell. 

I could watch this stuff all day long. What an era...not just in cars and racing, but in women too. Yowza! 
Current:
2006 FGT, Tungsten. Whipple, HRE 20s, Ohlin coil-overs. Top Speed Certified 210.7 mph.

Kirkham Cobra 427.  482-inch aluminum side-oiler. Tremec 5-spd.

Previous:
1968 GT500KR #2575 (1982-2022)
1970 Ranchero GT 429
1969 LTD Country Squire 429
1963 T-Bird Sport Roadster
1957 T-Bird E-model

98SVT - was 06GT

Quote from: Side-Oilers on November 23, 2023, 12:06:12 AMNarrated by the great Steve Evans, before his voice dropped to basso profundo, and his intensity increased to his famous "Sunday, Sunday, Sunday!" fast-patter yell.
I went to the Pomona Swap meet with Evans once. As soon as he spoke people would turn around and recognize him. He was looking for 2 things a BB El Camino and an old Whizzer motorbike.
Previous owner 6S843 - GT350H & 68 GT500 Convert #135.
Mine: GT1 Mustang Track Toy, 1998 SVT Cobra, Wife's: 2004 Tbird
Member since 1975 - priceless

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#7
Brett: That's cool. Yes, Steve had a very recognizable awesome voice. THE voice of drag racing.

I worked him on a couple of TV things while I was at Popular Hot Rodding (1982-87.)  He was a great guy and had a wide variety of car tastes.

One time, at Willow Springs for a TV shoot, he let me drive his hot-SBF-powered Jaguar around the track. I'd never driven a Jag, and it was cool looking, ran strong and sounded great.  He let me drive it as many laps as I wanted.  Of course, I was respectful that it was his personal car, not a tester, and didn't try to set fast lap record.

Current:
2006 FGT, Tungsten. Whipple, HRE 20s, Ohlin coil-overs. Top Speed Certified 210.7 mph.

Kirkham Cobra 427.  482-inch aluminum side-oiler. Tremec 5-spd.

Previous:
1968 GT500KR #2575 (1982-2022)
1970 Ranchero GT 429
1969 LTD Country Squire 429
1963 T-Bird Sport Roadster
1957 T-Bird E-model

CharlesTurner

Charles Turner
MCA/SAAC Judge