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Michael Beard
'74 Duster 360
Best ET/MPH: 11.50 @ 116 mph
Hometown: Austintown, OH
Birth Date: 11/16/73
Occupation: Graphic Design
Sponsors: APD Carbs, Flatout Group, Linwood Automotive

(photo by Michael Beard)

First Race Car: '71 Duster 225 - 18.18 @ 74 mph!
Years Racing: 12
Crew Chief:  Stephen Beard
Crew: Meredith Evans
Thanks to:  Billy Nees, Will Leitch, Mark Adelizzi, John Kyle, Matt Zapp, Jack Lodermeier

Accomplishments: 

• 152 Career Final Rounds (105 wins)

• 2003 PRP $5K No-Box Bonanza Champion

• 2002 QCR Bracket Invitational Pro Champion

• 1998 BSD Super/Pro Rookie of the Year

• 1996-'98 BSD Heavy ET Champion & Driver of the Year

• 1996-'97, '99 Sweitzer's Top Gun Champion

• 1994 NHRA Div. 1 Heavy ET Champion

• 1994 NHRA Div. 1 ET Driver of the Year

• 1991-'92 BSD High School Champion

• 1991 BSD Trophy Champion & Driver of the Year

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