Manty Bugeja

Team NameMr Whippy Racing
Team OwnerJoe Carabott
Home townLuga
DriverManty Bugeja
Date of Birth18th February 1961
OccupationMotor Repairs
First started drag racing in1985
First raced Top Methanol in1996
Crew ChiefManty Bugeja/Joe Carabott
CrewJim & Charlie Draper, Tony, Robert, Chris, Vince
Car Length275"
Chassis built byDon Alston
Chassis updated byDon Alston
Engine makeKeith Black
Engine capacity460 ci
Fuel System by
Cylinder headsKen Veney
SuperchargerWhipple
ClutchCrower
GearboxLenco 3 speed
Magneto(s)2x MSD 12
Car weight2266 lbs
Data logger
Car bought fromPeter Beck (Chassis)
SponsorsShark Energy Drink
Mr Whippy, Total Oils, John's Group
Alamo Rentals, Air Malta, Empav Engineering
Events & Championships wonMaltese Top Alcohol Champion 1999, 2000 & 2001 Main Event
Best Elapsed Time5.772 seconds
Best Top Speed245.9 mph
CommentBest time in Malta, 6.0 seconds with old car