It's open to discussion . . .

Chris Karamasines, April 4, 1960, Chrysler, 8.82 at 204.54 mph, Alton Dragway, Alton, IL. (I was there . . . no kidding)

Kent Chatagnier, 1960, Pontiac, Houston TX, 201.78

TV Tommy Ivo says it was Garlits.