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DragList.com article
Kent Chatagnier: 200 mph barrier breaker.
Kent Chatagnier was the first person, in the world, to receive a 200 mph time slip.
He ran the 'Kent's Speed Shop' fueler out of Port Arthur, Texas, with a supercharged, fuel burning Pontiac motor.
Competing at Houston on June 19 1960, Kent made four runs between 197.36 and 201.78 mph.
As the speed was backed up, as called for by the Drag News Standard 1320 rules, that were regarded as the bible in those days,
it was recognised as the official A/FD speed record for some months. There was no AA/FD at the time.
In 1961 Drag News wiped all the records clean and instituted new rules for setting records.
Kent was killed in a light plane crash in Houston on May 12, 2000. He was 67 years old.
I am indebted to Kent's wife Deanna for providing these clippings from their scrapbook.
Send any additional information to: Ralph Smith
Updated 31/12/02
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