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200mph Controversy, Connie Kalitta, Don Garlitts, Chris Karamesines
A short ESPN clip from MacTools US Nationals , Karamesines, Garlitts and Kalitta talk about who broke the 200mph barrier first.
Chris Karamesines’ 204 mph run. Alton IL
This is Chris Karamesines’ 204 mph run in “The Chizler”. April 24th 1960. Alton Dragstrip. Some contend this was the first (unofficial) car to run 200 mph in 1960. The official record goes to Don Garlits in 1964.
Video sent in by: Michael Storey
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- The Chizler on the return road after clocking 204 mph (Alton, IL 4/24/60)
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- The Greek after the 204 mph run.
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- Working on The Chizler at Alton, IL 4/24/60.
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- Alton, IL 4/24/60. This is Chris Karamesines’ 204 mph run.
Flashback video from the 60′s and 70′s
60′s and 70′s racing at St. Louis area race tracks.