Henri Joosten Car: '55 Chevrolet Bel Air Occupation: Garage Owner Home Town/Country: Rijsenhout, Netherlands Team: Joosten Racing Best ET: 6.62 seconds Best Terminal Speed: 206.74mph

Considered retiring in 2008 but instead bought fresh car from US Pro Mod legend Charles Carpenter. Clocked career bests at Hockenheim. Began 2009, his 25th year in drag racing, winning Easter Thunderball (MSA Rnd.1) in rare all-nitrous final against Roger Moore. Qualified 17th (first alternate) at Main Event (MSA Rnd.2).

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Car Specifications

Car / bodyshell: '55 Chevrolet Bel Air
Chassis: Tommy Mauney (USA)
Engine: 738ci Gene Fulton – naturally-aspirated/nitrous/petrol
Supercharger/Turbos: -
Pistons: Venolia
Ignition: MSD
Transmission: Lenco 4-speed
Clutch: Crower  
Rear axle: Mark Williams
Wheels: Cragar
Tyres: Goodyear
Parachutes: Stroud

Team Sponsors

Eagle International Freight BV / Rijsbergen Auto