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Don Garlits in 2007 Garlits in 1987 Donald Glenn Garlits (born January 14, 1932, Tampa, Florida ) is an American race car driver and automotive engineer. Considered the father of drag racing , he is known as " Big Daddy " to drag racing fans around the world.
After Yunick's death, his shop's contents were auctioned off, according to his wishes. He had witnessed his friend Don Garlits' difficulties developing and maintaining a museum. He did not want either his family to be saddled with such a burden or a "high roller" to gain control of his reputation. Instead, he preferred that his tools, equipment ...
Among Hart's mentors he has credited for his success include Richard Clark, Andy Ackerman, Dennis Hendershot and Big Daddy Don Garlits. [10] The Hart family charitable contributions have including giving back to their hometown of Huntington, Indiana, [11] [12] [13] and hosting community events at Burnyzz. [14]
Shirley Muldowney (born June 19, 1940), also known professionally as "Cha Cha" and the "First Lady of Drag Racing", is an American auto racer.She was the first woman to receive a license from the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) to drive a Top Fuel dragster.
He was inducted in numerous Halls of Fame. Don Garlits' International Drag Racing Hall of Fame inducted Larson in 2006. [6] [2] Larson was inducted in the East Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame in 2003, and the Eastern Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame in 2004, the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame in 1993, and the Super Stock Magazine Drag Racing Hall of Fame in 1995.
During 1964, Ivo traveled to England, with Don Garlits and other racers, to participate in the First International Drag Festival, a six-event series that did much to promote drag racing in the United Kingdom. [3] During 1972 and 1973, Ivo attended 100 race meets; this record was matched only by "Jungle Jim" Liberman and Ed "The Ace" McCulloch. [8]
Here is a primer on Donald Trump's family tree: his parents, four siblings, five children, and the nieces, nephews, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, and grandchildren in between. Trump’s parents ...
In 1962, Hill ran 202.70 mph (326.21 km/h) two years after Chris Karamesines had the first 200 mph (320 km/h) pass and two years before Don Garlits had the first official 200 mph (320 km/h) pass. [7] A speed or e.t. record is first certified official after it is backed up by a different pass within one percent. [8]