Include gps location with grave photos where possible. NHRA Hall of Fame driver Bob Glidden dead at age 73 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. Bob Glidden, one of the greatest champions in the history of NHRA drag racing, announced his retirement Tuesday to devote his time to developing engines for NASCAR Winston Cup stock cars. Thanks for your help! Glidden's Pinto carried him to a come-from-behind victory over rivals Wally Booth and Gapp. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. 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. This is a carousel with slides. [3] Members of the family have made numerous appearances on the Car Craft Magazine All-Star Drag Racing Team. [5] Glidden had his first national win the following season at the U.S. Nationals. We did everything in-house, says Glidden, who won five straight Pro Stock titles from 1985 to 1989. The only other drivers with a winning final-round record against Glidden both beat him on a holeshot in their only final-round encounters with him. That was technology that I didnt intend to pass on. Glidden earned the nickname 'Mad Dog' due to his intense work ethic. Glidden, a ten-time NHRA Pro Stock champion, took time to pause for a minute during Friday's rain-drenched NHRA Gatornationals, to reflect on his experiences against a fellow champion. On the organizations list of the top 50 drivers from its first 50 years, Glidden ranked fourth. He started out in Stock and moved up to Super Stock. We have set your language to Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Learn more about managing a memorial . Bob Glidden was really busy Friday morning, turning the wrenches and meticulously preparing a workable combination for his driver, Justin Humphries. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Are you sure that you want to delete this flower? 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. Ford Motor Company Director Edsel B. Ford II said of Glidden for me, Bob represented what drag racing was all about during his era. The event was the second-to-last of the season and always packed with drama. He also qualified No. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. 1 qualifiers: 102Class rank: 2 Overall rank: 3As he does with most stats, Force leads the pack with a staggering 155 pole positions. Contribute, create and discover gravesites from all over the world. He boasted eight wins between 1990 and 1993, and despite having a heart attack in late 1994, he took an 85th and final NHRA Pro Stock victory at Englishtown in 1995. Memorials Added by Bob Glidden, a Find a Grave. and top speed in his final round win to earn the maximum points and the season championship. The 1991 Winternationals, where Pro Stock was won by Darrell Alderman, was the lone exception. Bob Glidden, drag racing legend and 10-time NHRA Pro Stock champion, died Dec. 17. He also qualified No. ). BOB GLIDDEN QUALITY CARE PRO STOCK CAR BURNOUT 8X10 GLOSSY PHOTO #E3. He returned at the Cajun Nationals with a different car. His legacy will continue to inspire racers of all stripes for years to come. This account has been disabled. We really pulled for each other, too. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. 10-time NHRA champion Bob Glidden dead at 73 | Fox News He was sponsored by Ed Martin Ford, where he worked as a mechanic. Bob Glidden's ever trusty Ford Fairmont was a workhorse pro stock. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. [3] Among his numerous accomplishments, Glidden won nine straight NHRA national races in 1979 and was the No. I remember when he crashed at Fremont, his car lay on its side. 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 His 9.03 second pass, at a national record 152.54mph (245.49km/h), was #1 qualifying time in the fastest Pro Stock field. Resend Activation Email. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. "Everyone in the NHRA community is saddened to learn the news of Bob's passing," said NHRA President Peter Clifford. Finals rounds: 122Class rank: 3 Overall rank: 9Again, W.J. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Sorry! Thanks for your help! [5] It was his sixth Pro Stock championship. He is survived by and will be much missed by his loving children, Judy Patterson and her husband Vern, Gail Rowe and her husband Jim, and Dave Glidden and his wife Robin, his grandson Paul Patterson and his granddaughter Corina (Glidden) Fitzgerald and her husband, Chris who have been caring for him in his home since 2014. 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. Search above to list available cemeteries. Try again later. 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. Pro Stock icon Bob Glidden, one of the most dominant forces in the history of NHRA Drag Racing, died Dec. 17. [5] He finished second in 1977 behind Don Nicholson. What would the cameras have seen? There was a problem getting your location. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). There is a problem with your email/password. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Following. [5], Glidden retired his undefeated Ford Fairmont in 1979 in favor of a Plymouth Arrow. Incredibly, his first career win came at Indy in 1973, and he won it again the following year. I know that I have to hustle to win and that I have to go all out to afford to race.". All rights reserved. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. They were every part of that victory as their dad was. 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. Profil du membre : Bob Glidden - Find a Grave Please try again later. Glidden would routinely spend upwards of 16 hours a day working in his shop, Dillman said. Unlike his previous years, he started the season strong. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Glidden won his first championship in 1974 in just his third year as a pro driver. Yeah, Glidden had hoards of fans wherever he raced. or Best Offer. News, Racing December 18, 2017 When all was said and done, Glidden had tied Don Prudhomme for most national event wins in a season with seven, including five straight, and had broken the Pro Stock single-season record of six set by Jenkins in 1972. You can always change this later in your Account settings. [4] He started the season on a strong note, winning five of the first seven events and seven out of the first eleven. Remarkably, Gliddens incredible run of success came without help from a large crew. i was never a ford fan but you have to respect his racing. Glidden History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. For the first time in a long time, Glidden had his work cut out for him in 1980. Glidden faced 29 different opponents in his 122 final rounds and had winning records against 26 of them, including W.J. His 9.03 e.t. [5] The seven wins broke the previous Pro Stock single season record of six wins set by Jenkins. The top was gone, carbs and everything were gone.. [5] The streak ended after 14 races and 50 rounds when he fouled in the second round at the Mile-Hile Nationals. Upon his moving to the professional ranks, Glidden quit being a full-time mechanic and sold his two Cobra Jets to buy a Pro Stock Pinto from Wayne Gapp and Jack Roush. He reached 76 career wins by the end of the season, with 49 of them in the '80s alone. Thanks for helping with Find a Grave! 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. [5] Shepherd won the 1981 to 1984 Pro Stock championships. He will be missed. Bill Paschal. All 89 of Greg Andersons wins have come in 23- or 24-race seasons, all after Glidden had faded from sight. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Member Profile: Bob Glidden, a Find a Grave. He was retired from Pro Stock racing in 1997 and returned in 2010. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. When we found something better, those became our baseline engines. Ten-time NHRA Pro Stock champion Bob Glidden, who singlehandedly carried the Ford banner for most of a 15-year period, died Sunday night. [5] Glidden led the 1985 points standings from start to finish, winning five national events. He didnt get it handed to him on a silver spoon; he came right out of nothing and did it, and I really respect that. Force shared this comment with us: We all know what Bob Glidden has accomplished in a lifetime. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. In his first Pro race, he finished second to Bill Jenkins at the final Supernationals of the 1972 season. Some more interesting (well, to me) sidenotes: Despite their vast amount of wins, Glidden and Force shared the winners podium just three times, the same number of times that Glidden shared it with Top Fuels Frank Bradley. The engine technology landscape certainly has changed since Glidden epitomized the independent builder. In 1968 he changed to a 428 Cobra Jet Mustang. (151) and Anderson (149) far outstrip Glidden, whose last final was more than 22 years ago (Seattle 1995). Bob. Bob Glidden married to Etta Glidden and the couple had sons Rusty and Billy. He is also survived by eighteen nieces and nephews. Bob was born in Bangor on December 7, 1922 to Fred and Marion Glidden, who had a small dairy and truck farm in Orrington; in the fifties, Bob built a home for his family nearby and spent the rest of his life there. Thanks for all of your support and contributions. based on information from your browser. Glidden had battled heart issues . He was a man of the people. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Gary Beck, Don Prudhomme, and Bob Glidden were the winners of the inaugural NHRA Fallnationals at Seattle Int'l Raceway. Event wins: 85Class rank: 3 Overall rank: 7Warren Johnson (97 wins) is the overall class leader and, make of it what you will, won 49 on his victories after Gliddens final win (1995 Englishtown). He lived next door to CJ Rayburn a dirt racer and an ex drag racer. A Ford campaigner from the beginning, Glidden's success in Pro Stock stemmed from his apprenticeship in Stock and Super Stock. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. The cars were to be a production line Cutlass that was to be sent to C&C for the installation of the Hurst/Olds package. This is the final Dragster Insider of the year. He finished second to Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins at the Supernationals in his new ride, his Pro Stock debut. [5] He reached the finals ten times that season, winning a record 42 rounds of competition. We watched Bob and Etta gracefully grow older, but forever can picture the family hitching a hoop to their trailer and playing basketball in the pits as if they were playing in their own driveway. Mitgliederprofil: Bob Glidden - Find a Grave This browser does not support getting your location. He was 73. People wanted to be a part of whatever Glidden was doing, even if it was just killing time between runs. Try again. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. 1 at a record 23 consecutive races, including all 14 events in 1987. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. [sc:text-divider text-divider-title=Story continues below gallery ]. All of the sudden heres these two guys in drag racing, kicking ass and making a living. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. [citation needed] He ended the season at the NHRA World Finals at OCIR, and while he lost in the semi-finals, he did set a new NHRA Pro Stock speed record of 182.18mph (293.19km/h). EngineLabs is launching this week with the objective of analyzing the many avenues of engine technology, especially racing and street performance. Prudhomme became the sports all-time winningest driver with his 16th career win, at the 1976 Gatornationals, where he passed the total held by Ronnie Sox, who had been the all-time winner since the 1971 Supernationals. (BTW, there will be a story on that very topic coming soon!). Please reset your password. "We decided that we either had to make the same kind of commitment to racing that he did or get out. To prevent a tech inspector from activating it by switching on the ignition and opening the throttle, a combination of events were required. Glidden graduated from Whiteland High School in 1962, and his late-night circle of racing friends included Dillman, a 1962 Greenwood graduate, and Rick Burkert, who graduated from Southport that same year. [5] He was dissatisfied with his sponsorship arrangement. Farewell Bob Glidden - Drag Race Central I think we both went a lot further than we ever thought we would. Things just seemed a lot more laid back then. I mean, 10 championships? and the highest speed (8.83 seconds and 154.90mph (249.29km/h), respectively) at a Division 3 event at Bowling Green, Kentucky. In 1974, in just his second full season in Pro Stock, Glidden won three major events, including the Springnationals and U.S. Nationals, and set both ends of the national record en route to his first Winston championship. Bob Glidden leaves behind one of the most decorated legacies in NHRA and motorsports history. The Drag Racers Forum, created by longtime Division 2 Super Street racer Bob Williams, got together every Friday night to bench race and share our love of the sport. "Everyone in the NHRA community is saddened to learn the news of Bob's passing," NHRA President Peter Clifford said. By Linnea Crowther April 25, 2023. After struggling early in the season, he won five of the last seven races en route to his fourth straight title. [5] He used three cars during the season. [5] He had seven national victories that season, tying Don Prudhomme for the most that year. (Richard Tharp won Top Fuel over Shirley Muldowney and Raymond Beadle won Funny Car; I was in fan-turned-writer heaven.). Ginnie Newhart was comedian and actor Bob Newhart's wife for 60 years, and she is credited with . [5] When NHRA went to its new 500cuin (8,200cc) limit in 1982, Glidden was caught unprepared. Oops, something didn't work. Warren Johnson is second with 138, 16 more than Glidden. Die weltweit grte Grabsammlung. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. When Bob Glidden was inducted as number four on the NHRA's Top 50 Drivers list, panelist Bob Frey said of Glidden's talent, "There never was, and probably never will be, a more dominant driver in our sport." On Sunday, December 17, Glidden died at age 73, after being admitted to an Indianapolis hospital for an undisclosed illness on December 5. I want to express my deepest sympathy to his wife and boys. All the world was a colorful Circus when Bob Gerdes painted race cars, Top Fuel dynasties: Torrence, Schumacher, Dixon, Garlits, Amato, Shirley, Beck, Some top-shelf books that every drag racing history fan should check out, Yeah, but what if? [5] He used the Probe to win at the Fallnationals, which was his 67th career victory. Glidden retired his undefeated Fairmont in favor of a Plymouth Arrow in 1979 and lost only three times all year. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. This browser does not support getting your location. 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. & A.M., Orrington, and a member of the Anah Shriners of Bangor. 10. After a disappointing 1976 season, in which he finished a distant sixth behind Larry Lombardo, Glidden rebounded to finish second behind Don Nicholson in 1977 before reclaiming his number-one ranking in 1978. The Magnificent 11: The short list of non-U.S. born racers to qualify No. His Winternationals and Gatornationals ended in early round losses. Championships: 10Class rank: 1 Overall rank: 3Glidden won his double handful of season titles in three streaks (1974-75, 1978-80, 1985-89). 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. [5] His two-season streak ended at the 1988 Gatornationals with 22 straight top qualifiers. six times, and he did it with three different cars, including his old '74 Pinto, which he reacquired after a midseason slump. Carol L. Find a member. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. 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. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. 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. Please enter your email and password to sign in. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. He could make or fix almost anything; his mantra was "It's better than it was." Looking back: Bob Glidden 1944-2017 Racin' Today Pro Stock Icon Glidden Dies At 73 In 2000 he retired and helped his wife Bonnie with her grooming business, Mutt Cuts.He married Bonnie Walker on October 10, 1981, at the Little Brown Church of Nashua, IA.He enjoyed golf, his coffee buddies at the Ventura Mart, socializing with his friends at Rookies and Clear Lake VFW, reading, playing sudoku and spending winters in Panama City Beach, FL. And look at the crowd watching. The results were, as Glidden put it, "the worst handling race car he ever drove." He was the man. [5] In those days, the series included participation in both national and divisional races. He was the man to beat in pro stock in the late 80s. [5], He was inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2005. We have set your language to He crawled out, staggered once, noticed the hood was gone, took off his jacket and covered his home made intake manifold. Oops, something didn't work. Learn more about merges. 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[5], Glidden returned for his third Winston title in 1978. [5], Glidden dominated to win his tenth and final championship in 1989. These candidates are up for election in Johnson County, Johnson County students named Academic All-Stars. He was having chassis builder Don Hardy build a new EXP for the season and was planning on running a 351 Cleveland, in the car. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Robert Earl Bob Glidden I found on Findagrave.com. [5] After winning the semifinals of the Southern Nationals in April, his parachute was caught by a gust of wind. 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. You can squawk about the high-stakes involved in Formula 1 and sports car prototypes, but the ultra-close racing in Pro Stock over the years indicates there is a very high-octane rivalry yet competitive balance going on between the major engine builders. He was dominate. Then theyd blast off the rust and build a new racecar. Bob was born in Bangor on December 7, 1922 to Fred and Marion Glidden, who had a small dairy and truck farm in Orrington; in the fifties, Bob built a home for his family nearby and. Verify and try again. Try again later. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. [4] In 2001, a panel ranked him fourth in the National Hot Rod Association Top 50 Drivers, 1951-2000. [5] The car executed six barrel rolls as it was destroyed. Ive read dozens of comments on message boards and Facebook this week talking about how accessible he would make himself, whether he was stopping his car in the pits for a fan to take photos or signing autographs in the hotel parking lot well past midnight. Bob enjoyed many hours of volunteering at Cole's Transportation Museum. [5], In 1987, Glidden won eight races, including his 60th national event win. Bob was always the fastest, longtime friend Steve Dillman said. After a victory at the Mile-High Nationals in July that year, he went on to win six of the seven final races of the season. Free shipping. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Robert Glidden (197915228)? Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. English 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. And such a nice guy. record at the Supernationals, locking in the season victory. Contribute, create and discover gravesites from all over the world. [1] Glidden retired as the driver with the most wins in National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) history at that time a feat recently topped by 16-time Funny Car champion John Force and he was the third-most successful drag racer of the professional class drivers sixth when counting sportsman national event winners at the time of his death. What was the big secret? Failed to report flower. He caught a break when Shepherd broke his transmission in the second round. Pro Stock icon Bob Glidden, one of the most dominant forces in the history of NHRA Drag Racing, died Sunday. $4.99 shipping. The former mechanic went on to claim nine more titles through 1989 and retired in 1995 with a total of 85 event wins, the most ever by a driver at the time. But if EngineLabs is to be successful, our prying eyes and ears need to uncover at least a few of the latest and greatest tricks from the engine shops, the aftermarket and leading manufacturers. Remembering an NHRA legend and Pro Stock icon, a racer's racer and a champion for all times. ID Find a Grave 47989573. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Add to your scrapbook. Glidden began his drag racing career in the 1960s in a Ford 427 Fairlane. Glidden set the low e.t. A man has found and restored the abandoned grave of one of the earliest world heavyweight boxing champions Bob Fitzsimmons was world champion in three different boxing weight divisions in the 1890s. Thursday marked 25th anniversary of the death He had such a tremendous drive. Interesting to note, however, is that Gliddens final-round win percentage of 69.6 is better than that of W.J. I also love the photo below that one. Betsey M. "Bessie" Glidden Dodge (1885-1964) - Find a Grave There was a problem getting your location. He was 73-years-old. Make sure that the file is a photo. You can always change this later in your Account settings. 0 cemeteries found in Orrington, Penobscot County, Maine, USA. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. 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. "He was a true competitor who left a lasting legacy of excellence both on and off the track. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? [5] He qualified number one in all 14 events. NHRA history: Is it real or Artificial Intelligence? Autoweek participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. He was an active member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Orrington Historical Society, and the First United Methodist Church where he contributed much time and energy. Glidden won seven times in 1975, including at the Winternationals, Gatornationals, Fallnationals, and World Finals, to capture his second consecutive Winston title. They lived in Spencer where their two children, Terri and Jeff were born. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. He later added runs of three consecutive titles, from 1978 to 1980, and five straight titles from 1985 to 1989. Glidden was beloved by his fans, more so in Johnson County than anywhere else. You may request to transfer up to 250,000 memorials managed by Find a Grave. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Contribute, create and discover gravesites from all over the world. Even with the simplest things, theres no point in feeding your competitors any information, period, explains Glidden, now 68 years old. They later moved to Ventura, Iowa where he worked for Hancock County COOP Oil for the next 37 years. Glidden retired his undefeated Fairmont in favor of a Plymouth Arrow in 1979 and lost only three times all year. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Bob Glidden '85 Thunderbird Illustration Build Video - YouTube [5] Glidden finished the season undefeated in five national competitions. record at 7.277 seconds, the quickest Pro Stock run in NHRA history. And now hes gone. ). Facing his first real challenge in the performance department in quite some time, in the form of the Lee Shepherd-driven Reher-Morrison Chevy Camaro, Glidden led the points chase only once all year: on the last day of the season. U.S. Nationals wins: 9Class rank: 1 Overall rank: 3Only Frank Manzo (11) and Tony Schumacher (10) have more wins at the Big Go than native Hoosier Glidden (at the time of the video at right, he was still the winningest). Bob Glidden later declared the nitrous oxide system in Rusty's car was detection-proof. If before reading this you weren't familiar with Bob Glidden, you've probably seen his epic crash in 1986 in . Phil Burgess can reached at[emailprotected]. In keeping with the spirit of this conversation but in the context of our mission, weve set up a hotline for ideas: [emailprotected]. (64.2) or Anderson (60.4), or even John Force (59.6). It pulled the back of the car hard right and sent it head-on into the opposite guardrail. I met a former partner (Bobby Allen) while working in the used cars business in Ft. Wayne IN.