1 five times, posted top speed eight times, and set low e.t. While still in high school, he began working for Bangor Auto Body. American drag racing legend Bob Glidden has died at age 73. 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.. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. 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. Nobody covers Johnson County and the surrounding areas like the Daily Journal. And look at the crowd watching. [5] He won nine times that season, ending the 1980s with 49 wins. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. He caught a break when Shepherd broke his transmission in the second round. One of the most fortified cornerstones of any engine programwhether at the OEMs, on a major race team or in a weekend warriors garageis secrecy. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. 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. [5] He was dissatisfied with his sponsorship arrangement. at 152.54 mph was enough to beat Wayne Gapp in the final round. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. He was the man. On the organizations list of the top 50 drivers from its first 50 years, Glidden ranked fourth. Bob was born in Windom, MN, the son of Thomas and Helen Gertrude (Putt) Glidden on July 23, 1937. . Oops, something didn't work. He had five top qualifier runs and eight top speeds during the season. A system error has occurred. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. They would have seen the size and shape of the ports and the angles of the plenum, says Glidden. based on information from your browser. [5], Glidden dominated to win his tenth and final championship in 1989. We promise not to use your email address for anything but exclusive updates from the Power Automedia Network. 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. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Please try again later. 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. [5] Glidden finished the season undefeated in five national competitions. Try again later. Contribute, create and discover gravesites from all over the world. 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. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. 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 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. 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. I miss him already. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Failed to delete memorial. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. The new car did extremely well, qualifying first and setting set top speed of the meet[citation needed] at 177.86mph (286.24km/h) en route to a runner-up finish. Search above to list available cemeteries. In the Pro ranks, only John Force (16) has more championships (Alcohol Funny Car king Frank Manzo earned 17 in the Sportsman ranks). and the highest speed (8.83 seconds and 154.90mph (249.29km/h), respectively) at a Division 3 event at Bowling Green, Kentucky. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Most of the development was with cylinder heads and intakes. Bob Glidden, drag racing legend and 10-time NHRA Pro Stock champion, died Dec. 17. In keeping with the spirit of this conversation but in the context of our mission, weve set up a hotline for ideas: [emailprotected]. Please reset your password. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. It was his whole life. We knew him as he great improviser.He was a 32nd degree Master Mason at the Ralph J. Pollard Lodge # 217 A.F. Pro Stock icon Bob Glidden, one of the most dominant forces in the history of NHRA Drag Racing, died Dec. 17. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. LOL. 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. [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. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Remarkably, Gliddens incredible run of success came without help from a large crew. For the first time in a long time, Glidden had his work cut out for him in 1980. Bob Glidden Autograph Motorcraft Racing Signed 8.5"x11" Photo Pro Stock Ford. I think we both went a lot further than we ever thought we would. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. As much as I want to remember it otherwise, the Garlits-Prudhomme-Glidden power trio only shared the NHRAs winners circle twice, bookending the 1975 season with wins at the Winternationals and World Finals. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. He won it back to back in 1978-79, again in 1983, then won an incredible four straight, 1985-88. News, Racing [5] He set low e.t. He enjoyed his camp at Jacob Buck Pond, raised sheep, became an avid reader, expanded his flower and vegetable gardens and fished as often as he could. [5] He ended his season with five straight wins and his eighth Pro Stock championship. Glidden began his drag racing career in the 1960s in a Ford 427 Fairlane. Only Darrell Alderman and his controversial Dodge, really got the better of Glidden at 1-4. [5] After winning the semifinals of the Southern Nationals in April, his parachute was caught by a gust of wind. record of 7.277, the fastest in NHRA Pro Stock history at that time and won the championship. He was the man to beat in pro stock in the late 80s. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Add to your scrapbook. BOB GLIDDEN 1993 MOTORCRAFT PRO STOCK US NATIONALS 8X10 GLOSSY PHOTO #7. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. And now hes gone. We didn't clinch the points title mathematically until just before [Indianapolis], but mentally, we felt that we had won the title right there in Englishtown.". You may request to transfer up to 250,000 memorials managed by Find a Grave. The 10-time NHRA Pro Stock champion passed away on Sunday after being hospitalized earlier in the month for an undisclosed illness.. record and speed of 8.83 at 154.90. Pro Stock drag racing is one of the most secretive motorsport disciplines, at least in pit ritual. Interesting to note, however, is that Gliddens final-round win percentage of 69.6 is better than that of W.J. Glidden faced 29 different opponents in his 122 final rounds and had winning records against 26 of them, including W.J. 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. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Legal Statement. All logos and images are reserved. Predictably, it was Shepherd who gave Glidden the most grief, and their Ford vs. Chevy battles are the stuff of legend. He raced it in 1978, 1980 and 1981 and won thirteen national even titles. His legacy will continue to inspire racers of all stripes for years to come. Thanks for helping with Find a Grave! To prevent a tech inspector from activating it by switching on the ignition and opening the throttle, a combination of events were required. Glidden retired his undefeated Fairmont in favor of a Plymouth Arrow in 1979 and lost only three times all year. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. 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. Try again. based on information from your browser. Try again later. Okay, Bob, its nearly 30 years later. The event was the second-to-last of the season and always packed with drama. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Robert Glidden (167438160)? A cross-pollinating workforce, as Glidden noted, is partly responsible for fewer secrets within the industry. 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. 1, setting low e.t. Phil Burgess can reached at[emailprotected]. April 24, 2023 2:13pm. GREAT NEWS! Thanks for all of your support and contributions. 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. "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. [5] He used the Probe to win at the Fallnationals, which was his 67th career victory. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Whos on the ballot? Im not sure who got him online but Im pretty sure he was typing the answers himself. Bob Glidden. BOB GLIDDEN QUALITY CARE PRO STOCK CAR BURNOUT 8X10 GLOSSY PHOTO #E3. If before reading this you weren't familiar with Bob Glidden, you've probably seen his epic crash in 1986 in . 's. Bob Glidden married to Etta Glidden and the couple had sons Rusty and Billy. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. [5] The cars[clarification needed] set a national e.t. The car rolled six times but the funnycar roll cage surrounding him held together. That year he was undefeated in divisional competition and won seven national events. He quickly beat his own e.t. Resend Activation Email. However, can we also agree that there is some degree of overreaction and pretentiousness within the powertrain community with regards to secrecy? Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. I always kept two baseline engines that we didnt changejust kept them fresh and ready to race. Failed to delete flower. In 1975, it's safe to say Glidden dominated Pro Stock, clinching seven wins, five number-one qualifiers, eight top speeds, and six low e.t. Our thoughts, prayers, and deepest condolences are with the Glidden family at this difficult time.. Warren Johnson is the next closest in Pro Stock with six championships. They later moved to Ventura, Iowa where he worked for Hancock County COOP Oil for the next 37 years. When we found something better, those became our baseline engines. Search memorial contributions by Connie Lagasse Russell. Please reset your password. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. No. Contribute, create and discover gravesites from all over the world. Ive even seen beer cartons taped around intake manifolds (at least it was the teams sponsor!). He won several IHRA races and won one IHRA championship.[3]. 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. Weve updated the security on the site. [5], Glidden followed with a banner year in 1975. He was one of the greats of our sport, no question about it, said Garlits. [4] He was the crew chief for numerous drivers following his retirement. 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. I loved him dearly, Dillman said. When we started hiring outside people, it was really our downfall. [5] He qualified number one in all 14 events. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. That season, Glidden won seven national events, went undefeated in divisional competition, and earned the maximum number of points available at four national events by qualifying No. Pro Stock teams go to extreme lengths to conceal their engines from prying eyes. 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. Bob enjoyed many hours of volunteering at Cole's Transportation Museum. Even back then, Bob Glidden was almost always out in front. Feats that will never be broken, accomplishments that will never be broken. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Robert Earl Bob Glidden I found on Findagrave.com. 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. That commitment resulted in four consecutive Winston championships for the Reher-Morrison team (1981-1984), but the satisfaction of claiming their fourth title was tempered somewhat by the fact that they no longer had the quickest car in the country. Glidden graduated from Whiteland High School in 1962, and his late-night circle of racing friends included Dillman, a 1962. I also love the photo below that one. 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). He was a frequent winner in Division 3 before turning Pro in 1972. When we started hiring outside people, it was really our downfall, admits Glidden. Ironically, it was Glidden's incredible success that sparked the Reher-Morrison team. I mean, what are the odds? 1 at a record 23 consecutive races, including all 14 events in 1987. Check out the photo below, too. 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. Market data provided by Factset. 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Water St., Second floor, Suite A, Franklin, IN 46131, Phone: (317) 736-7101 Toll free: (888) 736-7101. 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? If you subtract from the equation the three Sportsman winners with more victories than him (Manzo, Dan Fletcher, and David Rampy), Glidden shoots up to fourth overall in Pro wins more than 22 years after his last victory. He was 73. This browser does not support getting your location. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. In a star-studded career that spanned more than 25 years in the class,. Please try again later. He graduated from Spencer High School in 1956.Following high school he enlisted in the United States Navy and served from 1956-60 on USS Loeser destroyer escort.He married Diana Christensen April 1961. [5] He beat Gapp in the event finals. $39.88. Digital mapping, computer modeling and CNC machines all but ensure that if a secret does get out, it will be replicated within hours. Glidden came back in '85, led the points race all season, and won five national events. Bob Glidden, It was my technology and there was no point in letting the cameras get inside my manifold, defends Glidden. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. 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. Bob Glidden's ever trusty Ford Fairmont was a workhorse pro stock. That was one gnarly Shoebox ! Pro Stock icon Bob Glidden, one of the most dominant forces in the history of NHRA Drag Racing, died Sunday. 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. Try again later. In recalling his Summernationals triumph, which he attained by defeating the Lombardo-driven Jenkins Monza in the final (8.55 to 8.71), Glidden said, "That was by far the biggest spread that I ever had over the guys in any race that I've ever ran. We may earn money from the links on this page. Dont email us your competitors cam profile, but you can ask us to do a story on adapting a NASCAR-like camshaft with multiple grinds to help your Saturday night dirt-track car even out cylinder-to-cylinder variation. We will safeguard your e-mail and only send content you request. Following. Failed to report flower. He will be missed. 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. Weve updated the security on the site. cemeteries found in Orrington, Penobscot County, Maine, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. But theres the other side of Bob Glidden, the personal side of Glidden, him as a person. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. He won three events including the Springnationals and U.S. Nationals. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. and top speed in his final-round victory over Frank Iaconio. Learn more about merges. 0 cemeteries found in Orrington, Penobscot County, Maine, USA. There was a problem getting your location. After sporadic wins in the early '90s, Bob Glidden was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 1994. By the late 1960s though, Glidden had started competing in organized drag racing. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Oops, something didn't work. [sc:text-divider text-divider-title=Story continues below gallery ]. Oops, we were unable to send the email. No one worked as hard as Bob Glidden, but he knew I worked for what I had. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. The Pro Stock secrecy veil is so obvious in the drag racing pits when compared to the other pro classes. Contribute, create and discover gravesites from all over the world. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He not only was one of the giants of our sport but reflected a lot of each of us. The feat earned him 400 bonus points towards the championship. [5], Glidden retired his undefeated Ford Fairmont in 1979 in favor of a Plymouth Arrow. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. He is survived by his wife Etta and their sons Rusty and Billy. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. record, and beat Gapp in the final round. [5] In those days, the series included participation in both national and divisional races. Beitragen, gestalten und entdecken Sie Grber aus aller Welt. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Glidden's Pinto carried him to a come-from-behind victory over rivals Wally Booth and Gapp. (BTW, there will be a story on that very topic coming soon!). Richie Zul ambushed Glidden in his only NHRA final, at the 1978 Springnationals in Columbus, while Christian took him down in the 1988 Brainerd final. Force shared this comment with us: We all know what Bob Glidden has accomplished in a lifetime. He enlisted in 1943 and served in the 738th Anti-Aircraft Battalion attached to the 2nd Marine Division for the invasion of the Mariana Islands in the Pacific. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Windom, Cottonwood County, Minnesota, USA, Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA. [5] His 1988 season was similar to 1987. You can always change this later in your Account settings. [5] Glidden had his first national win the following season at the U.S. Nationals. We have set your language to As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. [3] Members of the family have made numerous appearances on the Car Craft Magazine All-Star Drag Racing Team. He was a true competitor who left a lasting legacy of excellence both on and off the track. Glidden retired his undefeated Fairmont in favor of a Plymouth Arrow in 1979 and lost only three times all year. Glidden retired from full-time racing in 1997 to help with Fords NASCAR engine development. Thanks for your help! CAPTION - Bob Glidden only ran one other manufacturer for one full season, when in 1979 he ran a factory deal with Chrysler. Sorry! I didnt want them to gain any edge, and thats what its all about.. Verify and try again. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). It pulled the back of the car hard right and sent it head-on into the opposite guardrail. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Our car experts choose every product we feature. ). His Thunderbird spun, hitting the opposite guard rail. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. 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. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. [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. Glidden won 85 NHRA National Events. Robert Bob Glidden, 78, of Clear Lake, Iowa, died Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, MN. Born at Horbury, near Wakefieid, Yorkshire, he was the youngest of the 13 children of Robert Gledhill, a cloth-dresser and educated at Wakefield Grammar School.He joined the navy but was kidnapped in Spain to . This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. He was 73 years old, and passed away after a brief bout of illness. 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. Add to your scrapbook. Free shipping. Gliddens reputation for secrecy, of course, was memorialized following his wild finish-line crash at Atlanta in 1986. He returned to the driver's seat for Steve Schmidt's team at the 1998 U.S. Nationals, but he failed to qualify for the event that he had won nine times previously. You can always change this later in your Account settings. He made a name for himself in the Super Stock class before moving up to Pro Stock in 1972 and making a full-time career out of the sport. Getting back on the horse after such a crash wasn't hard for him though, because a month later he returned in a new Thunderbird to the Cajun Nationals. He later added runs of three consecutive titles, from 1978 to 1980, and five straight titles from 1985 to 1989. John Force, of course, did surpass Gliddens totals, but for a long time, Glidden was the man, just as Prudhomme had been. That was a never ending deal.. Images courtesy of Ford Motor Co. We didnt attempt major changes, adds Glidden, who was inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2005 and is ranked Number 4 on the NHRAs Top 50 Driver list. Again, if you exclude the three Sportsman hitters (which I am loathe to do but will for point of emphasis), Glidden is still sixth overall. Thursday marked 25th anniversary of the death His last real competitive pass came in 2003, and he did return to the track in 2010 to consult with another team. Glidden leaves behind his wife Etta their sons Rusty and Billy. [5] It was his sixth Pro Stock championship. In 74 Gliddens very first full season in Pro Stock he won three major events and the Winston championship. A Ford campaigner from the beginning, Glidden's success in Pro Stock stemmed from his apprenticeship in Stock and Super Stock. Drag images here or select from your computer for Robert Earl Bob Glidden memorial. He earned his final national win at the 1995 Mopar Parts Nationals. It came as a shock this Monday morning to learn that drag racing legend Bob Glidden had passed away on Sunday evening. Glidden, who amassed a record 16,035 points and lowered the national record to 8.59, fielded two winning cars that year: The first was his tried-and-true Ford Pinto that carried him to victories at the season-opening Winternationals and Cajun Nationals, and the second was his famed Ford Fairmont, with which he won the Summernationals and finished the season undefeated in national event competition.

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