At the Supernationals Gapp got one back on Glidden, beating him the finals. Glidden retired his undefeated Fairmont in favor of a Plymouth Arrow in 1979 and lost only three times all year. Pro Stock teams go to extreme lengths to conceal their engines from prying eyes. Bob Glidden (August 18, 1944 - December 17, 2017) was an American drag racer. His wife Etta and sons Billy and Rusty provided invaluable support in his driving efforts, and his will to win and tireless commitment carried him across the finish line in first countless times. I met a former partner (Bobby Allen) while working in the used cars business in Ft. Wayne IN. Pro Stock icon Bob Glidden, one of the most dominant forces in the history of NHRA Drag Racing, died Sunday. Bob Glidden was one such person for me. He was retired from Pro Stock racing in 1997 and returned in 2010. Morgan offered Glidden the ride after he crashed the Pontiac. Got a tour of hos trailer and everything. you erned it. The man was a legend not just because of his incredible performances on the track and the career numbers that he amassed. Bob Glidden was one of the first to catch my attention in the Pro Stock class and draw me away from top fuel or funny cars. Yes, that champion of champions, Bob Glidden has joined Ronnie Sox, Bill Jenkins, Don Nicholson and Dick Landy in the racing heavens. If before reading this you weren't familiar with Bob Glidden, you've probably seen his epic crash in 1986 in at least one Top 10 crash montages. In 94, Glidden was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America, and he took his place in the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2005. Glidden's Pinto carried him to a come-from-behind victory over rivals Wally Booth and Gapp. Bob Glidden was one of NHRA's first and finest stars NHRA star Bob Glidden, who won 85 Pro Stock national events and 10 season championships, died Sunday at the age of 73. I briefly met them at MIR, and their enthusiasm. The success of todays Greg Anderson is not entirely unlike that of a certain Midwestern kid with an unshakable will to win that started breaking backs in Pro Stock three decades ago. The 1989 season was Glidden's most dominant campaign, in which he won nine times en route to his 10th and final Winston title. It was a harbinger of things to come. Bob Glidden won 10 NHRA Pro Stock championships in his 25-year career in the drag racing series. "He gave the inspiration to a lot of people that if you dedicate yourself to something you're gonna be successful at it. Billy Meyer did that.The photo you are talking about was,in fact,a fuel returnline that never got completely torqued up! We have all seen the video of his famous wreck in Atlanta when wind caught a parachute sending his car hurtling into the guardrail. Till we meet again R.I.P. He always had time for his family and fans, but when he was swamped with attention, Etta always stepped up and spoke with the fans. Then in 1980, at Englishtown, New Jersey, Bob and Etta attracted a crowd around their pro stock pit area. But there are other factors, the least of which is the practice of reverse engineering. Bob Glidden Born (1944-04-18)April 18, 1944 Whiteland, Indiana Died December 17, 2017(2017-12-17)(aged 73) Whiteland, Indiana Occupation Drag racer Spouse(s) Etta Glidden Children Rusty and Billy See something missing? 1970 Ford Mustang CJ428 - Light Blue Q . With valuable sponsorship from Ed Martin Ford, where he worked as a line mechanic, Glidden became one of Division 3's most prolific winners before turning Pro in late 1972. In '79, the undefeated Fairmont was retired, and Glidden hopped in a Plymouth Arrow where he opened the season with a Winternationals victory. A man dedicated to his profession, RIP Bob. Glidden began his drag racing career in the 1960s in a Ford 427 Fairlane. Bob "Xman" Williams#2096 Super Streetanother SRA member"Chance Favors the Prepared Mind". Time left 12h 35m left. He stopped and took the time to have a photo taken with her and talked with her for a few minutes. >Bob Glidden did not get caught using nitrous oxide..One of his kids, Just what does "pressurize a block" mean? Rest in peace Bob, you were always a class act racer, my condolences go out to the Glidden family. Glidden's late-season surge that year included a victory at his final Division 3 race in Bowling Green, Ky., where he set both ends of the national record (8.83, 154.90) to earn an extra 400 points (in those days, Pro racers earned points toward the Winston championship at a combination of national and divisional races). Glidden's Pinto carried him to a come-from-behind victory over rivals Wally Booth and Gapp. Actually, MTX, you're correct the supposed way this was accomplished was by"gun drilling" the motor plates, and hiding the solenoids inside the cagetubing. His potent and competitive Ford combination had been hit yet another time by the pounds-per-cubic inch parity regulators. His win at the 1989 World Finals was his 76th. He also qualified No. Not just the engine itself but the race weight he was allowed to use in competition with the Arrow. Our thoughts, prayers and deepest condolences are with the Glidden family at this difficult time., When asked to what he attributed his success, Glidden once said, "Common sense and the will to survive. This didn't keep the Reher-Morrison guys down for long as they came back to win all four titles from 1981 to 1984. "He was a true competitor who left a lasting legacy of excellence both on and off the track. No press>coverage either. record at the Supernationals, locking in the season victory. Bob Glidden, one of the most prolific Ford drivers in the history of NHRA Drag Racing, whose career spanned three decades in the Pro Stock division, died on Dec. 13, 2017. There was a chat onCompuserve a looooong time ago, in which Mike Thermos on NOS was the guest, andhe stated at that time he had 3 well known Pro Stock teams that were customers,but would not reveal any of their identities. Bob graduated from Kennett High School in Conway, N.H. in 1945 and immediately joined the Army Air Corps where he served honorably until 1947. Like everyone has said, Bob was a true gentleman and a ferocious racer. He was 73 years old, and passed away after a brief bout of illness. Remember, Ford was not giving Glidden factory support so he was beholden to no one but himself. They had a major falling out over themess as well, as Bob admitted both that they did it, and how they did it. He crawled out, staggered once, noticed the hood was gone, took off his jacket and covered his home made intake manifold. He was 73. Glidden came out like the Incredible Hulk in 1985 and leveled everyone. We want to hear suggestions, tips, tricks and even criticism that can help us present the exciting universe of engine technology to all engine enthusiasts. RIP Bob. That car came into its own during the second half of the year and he appeared in the Indy finals and won the World Finals to close the season and give everyone a taste of what was to come. He had a Ford Escort EXP that was designed to hold a Cleveland engine and he had to stick a vastly more powerful Shotgun Hemi into it. Godspeed Bob, were sure Grumpy met you at the gates and was talking smack to get you fired up the second you got there. 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