John Wiebe

“Kansas John” or “Weeb” was, while not a Top Fuel supernova on the order of a Don Garlits or Shirley Muldowney, one of the class’ bigger stars and most feared competitors throughout the first part of the 1970s.

Wiebe’s resume reflected his accomplishments. He was a three-time American Hot Rod Association world champion, including the previous two years running, when the AHRA Top Fuel ranks regularly included heavy hitters like Garlits, Jeb Allen, and Frank Bradley, a national event winner and a real Hall-of-Famer possibility. Wiebe was the first person to race Ed Donovan’s famed 417 fuel motor, and one of the last to race a front-engined fueler.

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“Kansas John” or “Weeb” was, while not a Top Fuel supernova on the order of a Don Garlits or Shirley Muldowney, one of the class’ bigger stars and most feared competitors throughout the first part of the 1970s.

Wiebe’s resume reflected his accomplishments. He was a three-time American Hot Rod Association world champion, including the previous two years running, when the AHRA Top Fuel ranks regularly included heavy hitters like Garlits, Jeb Allen, and Frank Bradley, a national event winner and a real Hall-of-Famer possibility. Wiebe was the first person to race Ed Donovan’s famed 417 fuel motor, and one of the last to race a front-engined fueler.

He retired from racing in 1977.

Subject ID: 49612

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