@fullcirclerecordings ~ It is an ongoing argument who ran the first REAL 200 mile per hour run. Garlits claims it, Karamesines claims it (on a run in 1960!) and if you listen to the legendary Connie Kalitta, he says that Garlits & Karamesines are both blowning smoke out their assholes and that HE was the first to make a 200 MPH pass. All I know is that all 3 men are significant players in the history of drag racing in the USA. I first saw The Greek in '63, Connie & Big Daddy in '64. Players!
0:15-0:21 The AA/FD in the back (Yellow and Red) is a fuller chassis with a nice old 392 Hemi. It's the M&R Special that was later known as "Milner's" Dragster in "More American Graffiti". Sadly the car burned up in a trailer fire.
I don't think I asked for a history lesson bro? I just posted the video, I didn't produce it. Maybe, Big Daddy was the first to set the National Record at 200. You don't need to tell me that Big Daddy was not the first to have the first RED. I have heard of Tony Nancy (Wedge cars) and the Speed Sport. There were others too. However, Big Daddy had the first RED that won a National Event @ Pomona at it's debut. No, I don't need more info, but thanks.
@fullcirclerecordings ~ The Greek did not make that 204 MPH pass in '61, it was April 1960 in Alton, Illinois.
MrRonnieG 2 months ago
@fullcirclerecordings ~ It is an ongoing argument who ran the first REAL 200 mile per hour run. Garlits claims it, Karamesines claims it (on a run in 1960!) and if you listen to the legendary Connie Kalitta, he says that Garlits & Karamesines are both blowning smoke out their assholes and that HE was the first to make a 200 MPH pass. All I know is that all 3 men are significant players in the history of drag racing in the USA. I first saw The Greek in '63, Connie & Big Daddy in '64. Players!
MrRonnieG 2 months ago
If you ever get near Ocala Fl. you need to check out Don's museum! It rocks! He has a great car show event there every year.
CSXer 2 years ago
Damn, I forgot...
Guess who the shoe was next to Garlits when Don got 300?
GwaiiEagle1 2 years ago
0:15-0:21 The AA/FD in the back (Yellow and Red) is a fuller chassis with a nice old 392 Hemi. It's the M&R Special that was later known as "Milner's" Dragster in "More American Graffiti". Sadly the car burned up in a trailer fire.
nitrox314 2 years ago
RE: " Garlits was Not the first to have a
red ".........
True.......he was not.......HOWEVER, he is the One (along with T.C.)....who figured out the why previous (including
his) red's would never go straight....and
corrected the problem (fed steering box ratio).....thereby making red's viable
from there, forward.
Yes...Chris was the first to go "OVER"
200.....but it was Garlits who first went
200.
TurbinePower69 2 years ago
I had the honor to hang around Chris' pit a few years ago at New England Dragway. An amazing man and crew. I had a great time...
fredfordguy 3 years ago
Chris "The Golden Greek" Karamasines was the first to cross 200 mph...204 in 1961.
I would be well aware of this. My father worked for his shop in Chicago when Chris ran 204 and backed it up (Official) in '61
Chris is now 78, and my father is 66
My father also builds (machine work) the 330 MPH Karamasines Engines for Chris, with help from others on Chris' crew
Chris still drives...and #10 in IHRA Points..at 78
Need more info?
Also, Don Gartlits was not the first to have the first RED...
fullcirclerecordings 3 years ago 2
I don't think I asked for a history lesson bro? I just posted the video, I didn't produce it. Maybe, Big Daddy was the first to set the National Record at 200. You don't need to tell me that Big Daddy was not the first to have the first RED. I have heard of Tony Nancy (Wedge cars) and the Speed Sport. There were others too. However, Big Daddy had the first RED that won a National Event @ Pomona at it's debut. No, I don't need more info, but thanks.
ford32deuce 3 years ago
take it lite..maybe you knew, others didnt.
none take personally though, were from Chicago.we dont take these things "personal"
oh, and visit my families race page to see 3 things
1) who was working for chris when he went 204.and was there to see it.hmm, and grew up in chris' shop from 14+
2)who builds the 204 current orig cackle car and engine.hmm
3)who bulids the current Chiris 330+ mph IHRA RED Motors.huh
4)i wear my pops m/t 200mph jacket proud, #16 to go 200+ in 1962
take care bro
fullcirclerecordings 3 years ago
The Greek didn't do 200 first because the NHRA says so.
:^(
GwaiiEagle1 2 years ago
The Greek is the man.
Chris was asked on ESPN how does it at his age, and not missing a beat The Greek says, smiling, "Chivas!"
GwaiiEagle1 2 years ago
I though it was tommy ivo who went 2oo no wait a minute tommy was the first 7 secound et.
spacepatrolman 2 years ago
What is this video from?
nitrostalgia 3 years ago
It is a History Cannel video. Modern Marvels.
ford32deuce 3 years ago
great post!
AADRAGS 4 years ago
Thanks!
ford32deuce 3 years ago