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Jim White became the first driver to eclipse the 290-m.p.h. mark in a Funny Car, taking over the No. 1 qualifying position at the NHRA Chief Auto Parts Nationals at Ennis, Tex. White’s elapsed time was 5.148 seconds at 290.13 m.p.h.
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