Bob Glidden, It was my technology and there was no point in letting the cameras get inside my manifold, defends Glidden. He returned at the Cajun Nationals with a different car. Please reset your password. In the 1990s, I was an early hitchhiker on the internet and became an active member of a tightknit bunch of racers and race fans on America Online (remember that?). Oops, we were unable to send the email. We may earn money from the links on this page. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. We have set your language to Digital mapping, computer modeling and CNC machines all but ensure that if a secret does get out, it will be replicated within hours. 0. In 1968 he changed to a 428 Cobra Jet Mustang. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Feats that will never be broken, accomplishments that will never be broken. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? [5] It was his sixth Pro Stock championship. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. "Everyone in the NHRA community is saddened to learn the news of Bob's passing," NHRA President Peter Clifford said. His wife, Etta Glidden, was his crew chief with both of their sons by her side. [5] He qualified number one in all 14 events. No. He retired from driving in 1997, going to work on Fords NASCAR engine development program, but was back behind the wheel by 98, driving a Pontiac in the U.S. Nationals. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. He was a true competitor who left a lasting legacy of excellence both on and off the track. He won six of the last seven events to win his seventh Winston title. A semi-serious look at the points battles heading to Pomona, T.V. Bob, and condolences to the family. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. I was a big Bob Glidden fan back in the Pinto days. Please enter your email and password to sign in. They would have seen the size and shape of the ports and the angles of the plenum, says Glidden. The 1991 Winternationals, where Pro Stock was won by Darrell Alderman, was the lone exception. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Year should not be greater than current year. I mean, what are the odds? cemeteries found in Orrington, Penobscot County, Maine, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Bob Glidden married to Etta Glidden and the couple had sons Rusty and Billy. Condolences to you and your family. The rules said they couldnt acid dip the body to reduce weight. After working for Bangor Auto Body for many years, he started his own business, Glidden Auto Body in 1964, and he sold the business in 1977.After retiring, Bob and his wife, Lillian, traveled around the country in their RV; he was happiest surrounded by his family and friends at frequent gatherings. Glidden won his first championship in 1974 in just his third year as a pro driver. record of 7.277, the fastest in NHRA Pro Stock history at that time and won the championship. Verify and try again. [5], Glidden won three events in 1990, one event in 1991, two events in 1992, and two events in 1993. And now hes gone. He did all of the work on his cars with only his wife and sons there to help. It shows the Gliddens in the winner's circle after winning the 1978 Popular Hot Rodding Championships. Warren Johnson is second with 138, 16 more than Glidden. [5] He set low e.t. [5], Glidden retired his undefeated Ford Fairmont in 1979 in favor of a Plymouth Arrow. He could make or fix almost anything; his mantra was "It's better than it was." Glidden faced 29 different opponents in his 122 final rounds and had winning records against 26 of them, including W.J. [5] The cars[clarification needed] set a national e.t. Bob appeared on the team eleven times, including two times as Person of the Year and once as the Ollie Award winner for his career-long contributions to the sport. The World's largest gravesite collection. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Pro Stock drag racing is one of the most secretive motorsport disciplines, at least in pit ritual. Force finally passed Glidden with his 86th win at the 2000 race in Chicago and has been No. Vintage 1981 NHRA BOB GLIDDEN McLeod Clutch Print Ad $9.97 $4.85 shipping or Best Offer SPONSORED Ford Motorcraft Racing Bob Glidden Geoff Bodine Fold Out Poster Probe & T-Bird $5.00 $1.80 shipping lot of 4 Bob Glidden Ford NHRA pro stock drag racing hero handout card poster $12.99 Free shipping We have set your language to [5] He won his 85th and final national event at the Mopar Nationals in 1995, after missing most of the 1995 season due to open heart surgery during the off season. When I joined the team here, it seemed like it was already well established that the Gliddens were as much our family as their own. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Market data provided by Factset. "Everyone in the NHRA community is saddened to learn the news of Bob's passing," said NHRA President Peter Clifford. The results were, as Glidden put it, "the worst handling race car he ever drove." [5] Glidden finished the season undefeated in five national competitions. Glidden's ten Pro Stock championships included five in a row beginning in 1985. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Nobody covers Johnson County and the surrounding areas like the Daily Journal. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. 1, Funny Car icon Bruce Larson: NHRA's original triple-threat Pro driver, Frank Mancuso: Some good trips and some bad ones for the 'Travel Agent' driver. "He was a true competitor who left a lasting legacy of excellence both on and off the track. based on information from your browser. His 9.03 second pass, at a national record 152.54mph (245.49km/h), was #1 qualifying time in the fastest Pro Stock field. [4] At one point, he won 50 eliminations rounds in a row. He was a frequent winner in Division 3 before turning Pro in 1972. at 152.54 mph was enough to beat Wayne Gapp in the final round. Photos Added by Bob Glidden, a Find a Grave. The first generation of Pro Stock cars were governed by the weight-per-cubic-inch benchmark, which evolved in a spiders web of weight breaks often decided by inside politics. He was 73. Try again later. 1987 was another year of dominating numbers with victories aplenty: Eight wins, 10 finals, 14 top-qualifiers, and 42 round wins. Bob. Right out of the gate, he came out guns blazing with five of seven wins. He started out in Stock and moved up to Super Stock. Throughout his career, Glidden almost single-handedly carried the banner for Ford. Glidden, who left his job at Ed Martin Ford to concentrate on racing full time, runner-upped to Bill Jenkins at the season-ending Supernationals in his Pro Stock debut. record (8.81) in qualifying and beat Gapp in the final. Year should not be greater than current year. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. His domination of the Pro Stock class set the bar high for other competitors and he will go down as one of the greats in the sport of drag racing. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. For those who raced with him on local streets many decades ago, when he and his friends put every spare dollar they had into their cars, news of his death has hit particularly hard. Glidden almost became the first driver in a doorslammer {drag racing cars which are required to have operational doors, as opposed to funny cars or top fuel cars} to reach 200 miles per hour when he ran 199.11 miles per hour at an International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) race in Darlington, South Carolina. Rest In Peace, Bob. This browser does not support getting your location. American drag racing legend Bob Glidden has died at age 73. He was the racer many racers hope to be, the epitome of the ground-up success story, the hard-working patriarch, the driven soul for whom pretty good was seldom enough. Glidden struggled to find speed throughout the 1996 season and . He loved the way that the fuel cars ran. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Glidden came back in '85, led the points race all season, and won five national events. 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That year he was undefeated in divisional competition and won seven national events. He had five top qualifier runs and eight top speeds during the season. Learn more about managing a memorial . He was 73 years old, and passed away after a brief bout of illness. Fellow NHRA great Don Prudhomme shared his condolences on Twitter. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. You may request to transfer up to 250,000 memorials managed by Find a Grave. In 1968 he changed to a 428 Cobra Jet Mustang. There was a problem getting your location. Ginnie Newhart was comedian and actor Bob Newhart's wife for 60 years, and she is credited with . 0 cemeteries found in Orrington, Penobscot County, Maine, USA. 1 five times, posted top speed eight times, and set low e.t. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Sure . He can be reached at roleary@dailyjournal.net or 317-736-2715. He began driving in Stock and Super Stock races during the late 60s, and went professional in 1972, just a year before his first NHRA national event victory at the U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis. He was 73 years old, and passed away after a brief bout of illness. The Pro Stock secrecy veil is so obvious in the drag racing pits when compared to the other pro classes. John Force, of course, did surpass Gliddens totals, but for a long time, Glidden was the man, just as Prudhomme had been. We did everything in-house, says Glidden, who won five straight Pro Stock titles from 1985 to 1989. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. He was 73-years-old. GREAT NEWS! 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). During the 1995 season, while the whole Pro Stock nitrous oxide drama was playing out, Glidden accepted an invitation to join us to discuss allegations and rumors. He didnt want to do it himself, but he spent a lot of time in my trailer with me talking about the fuel curves and nozzling for each port.. This account has been disabled. He is survived by his wife Etta and their sons Rusty and Billy. I imagine we ran bigger ports than anyone else, but I dont have a clue what the other people ran.. He started out in Stock and moved up to Super Stock. [5] He had seven national victories that season, tying Don Prudhomme for the most that year. But theres the other side of Bob Glidden, the personal side of Glidden, him as a person. He also triumphed in Bowling Green Kentucky in the final of Division 3, where he was awarded an extra 400 points after setting a national e.t. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. No longer wanting to manage more than 20 possible variations of different engine sizes and vehicle wheelbases, the NHRA in 1982 set down one formula: 500 cubic inches and 2,350-pound minimum weight. Betsey M. Bessie Glidden, daughter of George Henry Glidden (1843-1921)and Viola Clementine Lindsey (1850-1915), married John Foster MacDonald 5 Oct 1904 Whitefield, Coos, New Hampshire; and Benjamin Harrison Dodge 25 Apr 1913 Plymouth, Grafton, new Hampshire. Our thoughts, prayers and deepest condolences are with the Glidden family at this difficult time.". I was a fan of his as a Pro-Stock racer but still am a Chevy fan. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. [3] Etta and their sons were named to the Team six times. [5] The seven wins broke the previous Pro Stock single season record of six wins set by Jenkins. Are you sure that you want to delete this flower? The engine technology landscape certainly has changed since Glidden epitomized the independent builder. He quickly beat his own e.t. Market data provided by Factset. Hed end each answer with DONE, the way someone from his era might have used a two-way radio and saying over. It was quaint and sweet and I think we broke some kind of ground there for online drag racing interviews, even if it was to just a dozen or so of us at the time. Robert "Bob" Glidden, 78, of Clear Lake, Iowa, died Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, MN.Bob was born in Windom, MN, the son of Thomas and Helen Gertrude (Putt) Glidden on July 23, 1937. Ginnie and Bob Newhart Ron Galella Collection/Getty Images. Memorials Added by Bob Glidden, a Find a Grave. Search memorial contributions by Connie Lagasse Russell. He was 73. To use this feature, use a newer browser. He is most closely associated with Ford cars, a manufacturer that he used throughout his career, except in 1979, winning the world championship in a Plymouth Arrow. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Robert Bob Glidden I found on Findagrave.com. Try again later. [5] He ended his season with five straight wins and his eighth Pro Stock championship. 1 at a record 23 consecutive races, including all 14 events in 1987. Glidden had battled heart issues . 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. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. The trio would ride around together looking for races, most of which took place on the long straightaways of State Road 37 or State Road 252. Bob Glidden's ever trusty Ford Fairmont was a workhorse pro stock. Failed to report flower. Newhart's wife of 60 years died Sunday in Los Angeles after a long . Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. "When we started hiring outside people, it was really our downfall," admits Glidden. Resend Activation Email. In 1985, Glidden led the points chase from start to finish, winning five national events. [5] Glidden led the 1985 points standings from start to finish, winning five national events. [5] Glidden was unhurt. "We finally got tired of losing and of Glidden winning so easily," said Buddy Morrison. Thanks for the memories, Bob. We knew him as he great improviser.He was a 32nd degree Master Mason at the Ralph J. Pollard Lodge # 217 A.F. I spoke Monday to both Dons, to get their feelings about the passing of their fellow legend, and a guy with whom they both shared a lot of winners circles and, for sure, a similar work ethic. When he retired as a full-time driver in 1997, Glidden was the winningest driver in NHRA history with 85 first-place finishes. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Free shipping. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. The love that he had for his family, his boys and Etta. "Glidden, 66, finds speed and not a bit of rust", "Hall of Fame NHRA Pro Stock driver Bob Glidden passes away", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bob_Glidden&oldid=1143972271, This page was last edited on 11 March 2023, at 01:40. With no disrespect meant to anyone, to those of us who came into drag racing fandom in the early- to mid-1970s, Glidden, along with Don Garlits and Don Prudhomme, were the holy trinity of the sport, each the master of his own class. 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. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Glidden began his drag racing career in the 1960s in a Ford 427 Fairlane. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. We didnt think anyone would ever touch those numbers.. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Try again later. He campaigned a series of 427 Fairlanes before switching to the more potent 428 Cobra Jet Mustangs in 1968. Robert Bob Glidden, 78, of Clear Lake, Iowa, died Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, MN. Glidden received a new Thunderbird in the middle of the 1984 season, and it quickly became the dominant car on the Pro Stock circuit. Copyright 1996-2023, NHRA. I also love the photo below that one. R.I.P. Glidden chased Lee Shepherd for the 1980 Winston title all season, leading the points standing only after the final race. English Drag images here or select from your computer for Robert Earl Bob Glidden memorial. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. After barrel rolling six or seven times, Glidden crawled out of the rollcage and shrugged off the safety crew only to remove his fire jacket and place it over the intake manifold. and top speed in his final round win to earn the maximum points and the season championship. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. 1 qualifiers: 102Class rank: 2 Overall rank: 3As he does with most stats, Force leads the pack with a staggering 155 pole positions. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Here's a list of highlights from Bob "Mad Dog" Glidden's career: Before going pro in 1972, Glidden had great success in different Ford Fairlanes and even more so in 427 Cobra Jet Mustangs with sponsorship from Ed Martin Ford. [5], He was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 1994.[6]. Glidden earned the nickname Mad Dog due to his intense work ethic. Gary Beck, Don Prudhomme, and Bob Glidden were the winners of the inaugural NHRA Fallnationals at Seattle Int'l Raceway. In later years, Bob enjoyed performing in commercials for Glidden Auto Body.Bob was predeceased by his loving wife, Lillian, his parents, Fred and Marion Glidden, his brother, Walter, and his sisters Janice McGinley and Lelia Elkins. It was his whole life. The Glidden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. Early Notables of the Glidden family (pre 1700) Distinguished members of the family include Samuel Gledhill (1677-1735), lieutenant-governor of Placentia, Newfoundland from 1719-c.1730. We both kind of came up the same way, both cut from the same mold; he was a line mechanic and I painted cars. Envoyer un message Suivre Suivre Annuler l'abonnement. Only Darrell Alderman and his controversial Dodge, really got the better of Glidden at 1-4. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. No one worked as hard as Bob Glidden, but he knew I worked for what I had. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. [5] He retired his Thunderbird after 19 national victories in favor of a Ford Probe at the Supernationals. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Glidden remains one of the most decorated quarter-mile racers in history. Predictably, it was Shepherd who gave Glidden the most grief, and their Ford vs. Chevy battles are the stuff of legend. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Gliddens reputation for secrecy, of course, was memorialized following his wild finish-line crash at Atlanta in 1986. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Robert Glidden (167438160)? Member Profile: Bob Glidden, a Find a Grave. BOB GLIDDEN QUALITY CARE PRO STOCK CAR BURNOUT 8X10 GLOSSY PHOTO #E3. Even though Garlits is and always has been about fast dragsters, its clear that he appreciated the Gliddens tireless work to eke out horsepower, the stories about the Gliddens working for three days and nights on a new intake manifold, not knowing for sure if it would amount to anything, but realizing that without experimentation there is no innovation, which goes a long way to explaining Gliddens infamous covering of his broken intake manifold after his six-barrel-roll crash in Atlanta in 1986. 1988 was the last year of the Thunderbird for Glidden, but the car wasn't retired until he won his fourth straight title. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Unlike his 1979 championship season, Glidden won his third straight and fifth title in 1980 in dramatic fashion. Bob was always the fastest, longtime friend Steve Dillman said. Glidden had been very successful running a small-block Ford in the early era, including a stretch in 1978 when he won a record nine straight national events. [5] It was the first of his three straight victories. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Ford racing icon and 10-time NHRA Pro Stock champion Bob Glidden passed away December 17 at the age of 73. A system error has occurred. six times. When we started hiring outside people, it was really our downfall, admits Glidden. Failed to delete flower. Ginnie Newhart, who inspired the masterful ending to her husband Bob Newhart's second namesake sitcom, has died at 82. But there are other factors, the least of which is the practice of reverse engineering. Bob was a self-taught man, Dillman said. "The shock switch had to be on, the computer switch on, the engine running and the throttle fully open. [5] He used the Probe to win at the Fallnationals, which was his 67th career victory. I remember the tale of them stripping and sandblasting a Pinto unibody, then leaving it outside to rust. [5] He also earned maximum points in his four divisional events.[5]. 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