Pro fields set for nhra at charlotte drag illustrated. But for people in karamesines line of worknhra top fuel drag racingslowing down means going less than 300. Chris karamesines nhra fan apparel and souvenirs for sale ebay. Get nhra driver chris karamesiness career highlights, bio, stats and latest news. Hight, crampton, butner, hines win nhra gatornationals. Chris karamesines a golden age, a fearless greek hot rod.
Aug 20, 2018 living drag racing legend chris karamesines set a record this past weekend by reaching an nhra top fuel elimination round at the age of 86 at brainerd international raceway, becoming the oldest. Nov 14, 2009 chris karamesines, who has b een racing top fuel dragsters for 57 years, looks likely to be in the national hot rod assn. There are two more rounds of qualifying today, but his run of 308. Golden greek and rod father turn another page at jegs. Chris karamesines is a puzzle in flesh and blood, and i suspect hes proud of it. Don garlits longevity doesnt guarantee success, but success over a long period of time can elevate a person to the top of his or her profession. The threedriver don schumacher racing contingent represents dsrs shop, along with terry mcmillen, clay millican, and chris karamesines.
Nhra driver chris karamesines shows no signs of slowing down. Number 30, chris karamesines posted by terry callahan motorsports editor, the auto channel may 3, 2001. What chris karamesines lacks in nhra national event wins 0 for 3 in career nhra finals hes more than made up for in nearmythical tales. New company for stringer in strengthening alliance top fuel championship contender clay millican will be back in the great clips parts plus dragster in 2019. My alltime favorite driver, of all types of racing, is a. Jack beckman racing for second place in nhra stand. He is over 80 years of age and still pilots a top fuel dragster over 300 miles per hour at each nhra event. Nhra communications, 626 9144761 top fuel brandon bernstein race qualifying position e. In the minds of many, karamesines was the first driver to exceed 200 mph on april 4, 1960, with a. Chris karamesines videos news, biography, expert analysis.
But he would lose in the first round against brandon bernstein. Chris karamesines is an american drag racer and one of nhra s early pioneers, nicknamed the golden greek. Most oldsters will tell you hes a dragracing legend, but some young pups. Sep 02, 2014 how about chris karamesines near laneapproaching his 83rd birthday, and the greek is still wheeling top fuel dragsters. Chris karamesines, who has b een racing top fuel dragsters for 57 years, looks likely to be in the national hot rod assn. Oct 23, 2014 chris the greek karamesines still livin the dream stay safe and healthy. Joe amato during his two decades as one of top fuels most successful drivers, joe amato wasnt the flashiest driver in the pits and he was seldom outspoken or. Karasemines, a driver from chicago, was the 10thfastest qualifier on friday. Named 50 greatest nhra drivers in 2001 2006 motorsports hall of fame of america inductee chris karamesines is an american drag racer and one of nhras early pioneers and nicknamed the golden greek. The golden greek chris karamesines takes down doug kalitta tfd rnd1tri city ford thunder valley nationals 2011. Final finish order 116 at the 38th annual lucas oil nhra nationals at brainerd international raceway. Browse through high quality videos for chris karamesines. In 2009, he became the first driver in nhra history to compete and become the fastest driver at over 78 years old at the final event of the 2009 season at pomona driving in the top fuel category. Harlow sammons racing 5700 andrews hwy odessa, tx 79762 4323680955.
Browse through indepth news on chris karamesines along with latest information, updates, biography, expert analysis and opinions. The oldest active driver in the nhra mello yello drag racing series, karamesines driving career spans 66 seasons, dating back to 1950. Warrens first top fuel event was at auto club raceway in pomona, california, at the nhra winternats in february 1964. Beginning with the 30th annual lucas oil nhra nationals at brainerd international raceway, the greek will pilot a specialedition lucas oil dragster. Its the second time in five years that karamesines named to the 50 greatest drivers in nhra history in 2001 has exceeded 305 mph at brainerd, having done so in. Chris karamesines almost fatal accident with crew member. At cacklefest v in 2004 veteran top fuel driver herm petersen got to feel the power once again. Chris karamesines is an american drag racer and one of nhra s early pioneers and nicknamed the greek.
In 2009, he became the first driver in nhra history to compete and become the fastest driver at over 78 years old at the final event of the 2009. Point standings top 10 following the 12th annual ntk nhra carolina nationals at zmax dragway, the 21st of 24 events in the nhra mello yello drag racing series top fuel. Nov 28, 2017 chris karamesines born november 11, 1931 detroit, michigan, united states is an american drag racer and one of nhra s early pioneers and nicknamed the golden greek. Get nhra driver chris karamesines s career highlights, bio, stats and latest news. Chris karamesines is a top fuel racer in the nhra drag racing series. Chris karamesines, known as the greek to fans and friends alike, was and is a professional drag racer of the first order. Get the best deals on chris karamesines nhra fan apparel and souvenirs. The golden greek chris karamesines takes down doug kalitta. Named 50 greatest nhra drivers in 2001 2006 motorsports hall of fame of america inductee chris karamesines is an american drag racer and one of nhra s early pioneers and nicknamed the golden greek. Following a longstanding pattern of saluting the legends of drag racing, lucas oil founder forrest lucas has announced a title sponsorship deal with iconic top fuel driver chris karamesines in the nhra full throttle series. Chris karamesines is an american drag racer and one of nhras early pioneers, nicknamed the golden greek. Chris karamesines almost fatal accident with crew member at. Chris karamesines met don maynard at the ataa world series of drag racing at cordova, il the weekend before labor day 1957. Aug 19, 2019 final finish order 116 at the 38th annual lucas oil nhra nationals at brainerd international raceway.
Chris karamesines returns to pomona for nhras 50th winternationals in february. Chris the golden greek karamesines, the ageless wonder of nhra top fuel, isnt the only one upholding the family tradition at the drag strip. Chris karamesines born november 11, 1931 is an american drag racer and one of nhras early pioneers and nicknamed the golden greek. He won two national hot rod association nhra and two american hot rod association ahra national events. Living drag racing legend chris karamesines set a record this past weekend by reaching an nhra top fuel elimination round at the age of 86 at. Langdon will race legendary driver chris karamesines in the opening round. No end in sight for nhras golden greek get the latest. Karamesines, chris drag racing 2006 inductees hall of. In addition to being among the select group of drag racers whose careers have spanned five decades, gene the snowman snow will remain in the history. Chicago driver has ties to alton, illinois and drag racings firstever 200mph run. Living drag racing legend chris karamesines set a record this past weekend by reaching an nhra top fuel elimination round at the age of 86 at brainerd international raceway, becoming the oldest. Chris karamesines born november 11, 1931 is an american drag racer and one of nhra s early pioneers and nicknamed the golden greek. Most oldsters will tell you hes a dragracing legend, but some young pups who cover the digs say hes never won a. At the 2017 charlotte 4wide nationals, karamesines granddaughter, krista baldwin, was entered alongside her grandpa.
Robert hight, richie crampton bo butner and andrew hines conquered their classes at the 50th annual amalie motor oil nhra gatornationals at gainesville raceway, the third event on the 2019 nhra. Chris karamesines born november 11, 1931 detroit, michigan, united states is an american drag racer and one of nhras early pioneers and nicknamed the golden greek. At 83, chris karamesines is the oldest active drag racer in the nhra. Since its debut, the chris karamesines car has had a different driver at nearly every appearance. Chris was a member of the schlitzers schlitz was a popular midwestern beer brand brewed in nearby milwaukee car club from south chicago. Chris karamesines and his lucas oil and strange engineering dragster are ready to go in the pit area at route 66 raceway on friday, june 1, 2018. As far as drag racing goes, i have to pick chris karamesines.
He won two national hot rod association nhra and two american hot rod association ahra national events top fuel career. Nhra driver chris karamesines not showing his age youtube. Larry dixon takes over lead in nhra top fuel stand. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Nov 26, 2012 this is my uncles chris karamesines first shop on the. Chris the greek karamesines still livin the dream nhra. Chris karamesines returns to pomona for nhra s 50th winternationals in february. Chris karamesines nhra fan apparel and souvenirs for sale.
See more ideas about top fuel, drag racing and car humor. Chris karamesines the golden greek is still going in nhra. Chris karamesines is an american drag racer and one of nhras early pioneers and nicknamed the golden greek. Aug 19, 2018 its the second time in five years that karamesines named to the 50 greatest drivers in nhra history in 2001 has exceeded 305 mph at brainerd, having done so in 2014 305. Chris karamesines project gutenberg selfpublishing. Chris karamesines, drag racing, class of 2006 numerous individuals have had dramatic impacts on their chosen fields of competition without ever having challenged the statisticians, and such is the case with the man known from coast to coast as the greek, chris karamesines. Don prudhomme it takes years for even the most gifted of individuals to achieve legendary status in his or her chosen field, but don prudhomme had already. Apr 29, 2017 at the 2017 charlotte 4wide nationals, karamesines granddaughter, krista baldwin, was entered alongside her grandpa. He is the only top fuel driver entered who is older than the sanctioning body itself. Nhra funny car driver john force has plenty left i. Nov 12, 2009 nhra driver chris karamesines not showing his age. During the early and mid1960s, before guardrails were introduced, karamesines often went off the track, only to resume the run under full power and occasionally win the race. He was the mans type of driver, tough and no nonsense. The race is the 17th of 24 events in the nhra mello yello drag racing series.
Chris karamesines profile bio, news, highres photos. Jun 22, 2015 chris karamesines is a puzzle in flesh and blood, and i suspect hes proud of it. Chris karamesines the golden greek is still going in. This is my uncles chris karamesines first shop on the southside of. In the 50s and 60s he owned the respected engine specialists shop in chicago, illinois, but his first love from day one was driving the quartermile. What chris karamesines lacks in nhra national event wins 0 for. The vast majority of inductees in the motorsports hall of fame have amassed astounding records on the track, but theres more to a successful career than a checklist of wins and losses. Vintage motorcycles drag races and hot rods in the old race cars, vintage race car. Advertisement we made a pretty good run on friday night and got acclimated to a hotter racing surface today, said langdon, who is seeking his first career victory. Dec 06, 2014 and along the way, he became the first driver unofficially to break the 200mph barrier 204. Here you will find the latest news, information, biography, stats, results, along with expert analysis and opinions.
At the 2003 chrr garth hogan from new zealand got the honors. Good, bad and ugly dominate gatornationals memories. Living drag racing legend chris karamesines set a record this past weekend by reaching an nhra top fuel elimination round at the age of 86. Chris karamesines greek under glass, chicago, illinois. In a field including big daddy don garlits and chris the greek karamesines, warren was. Nhra drivers listing the nhra, the largest auto racing organization in the world. Mike edwards stays on top of nhra pro stock qualif. Chris karamesines is an american drag racer and one of nhras early pioneers and nicknamed the greek. Nov 14, 2009 chris karamesines started drag racing in 1952. Chris karamesines, 83, just got a new dragster from don schumacher racing.
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