Dave Wilson

Team NameDave Wilson RacingDriverDave "grumpy" Wilson
Home townFarnboroughCountryEngland
Date of Birth25th March 1944OccupationEngineer
First started drag racing in1979First raced Top Methanol in"A long time ago"
Crew ChiefDavid Wilson JrCar Length281"
Chassis built byBrad HadmanChassis updated by 
Engine makeBrad AndersonEngine capacity451 ci
Fuel System byHeinz 57Cylinder headsBAE Stage V 'fatheads'
Six shooterMSDAir timer systemATI
SuperchargerPSI D typeClutchCrower 10" 6 finger
GearboxLenco 3 speedMagneto(s)MSD 44 Amp
Car weight2050 lbsData loggerRacepak Pro 1-A
Car bought fromBrad Hadman
Best Elapsed Time5.38 seconds - Pomona, USA 2003
Best Top Speed270.37 mph - Gardermoen, Norway - FIA Rd 4, 2004
CrewDavid Wilson Jr, Linda, Ricki, Harry, Phil, Jon, Tony
Events & Championships wonFIA Championship 2003, 2004, 2005 & 2006, Gardemoen 1999 & 2005, Cannonball 2000, Super Series 1 2000, Mantorp 2001 & 2002, MSA rd 2 2003, Main Event 2004 & 2005, Alastaro 2005, European Finals 2004 & 2005, MSA Rd 1 2005, Main Event 2005
SponsorsSilverline Tools, Playstation 3, Euro American Car Services, First Line motorcycles.
CommentMSA Top Methanol Championship E.T. record holder - 5.521, Current FIA E.T. record holder - 5.422