Behind the scenes look at the steps and procedures taken to illustrate Bob Glidden's '85 Pro Stock Ford Thunderbird as it appeared at the '85 U.S. Nationals . By Linnea Crowther April 25, 2023. [5], He was inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2005. BOB GLIDDEN QUALITY CARE PRO STOCK CAR BURNOUT 8X10 GLOSSY PHOTO #E3. [5] Glidden was unhurt. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. No. Remembering Bob Glidden | NHRA 0 cemeteries found in Orrington, Penobscot County, Maine, USA. GREAT NEWS! BOB GLIDDEN 1993 MOTORCRAFT PRO STOCK US NATIONALS 8X10 GLOSSY PHOTO #7. 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). Add to your scrapbook. 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. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/197915228/robert-earl-glidden. 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 The following year, Glidden broke through for his first NHRA national event victory, at the U.S. Nationals, where he paced the quickest-ever Pro Stock field with a 9.03 at a national record 152.54 mph and defeated fellow Ford racer Gapp in the final. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. After coming close in 1980, Shepherd succeeded in stripping Glidden of his title in 1981. [5] After winning the semifinals of the Southern Nationals in April, his parachute was caught by a gust of wind. record and speed of 8.83 at 154.90. English People wanted to be a part of whatever Glidden was doing, even if it was just killing time between runs. He later added runs of three consecutive titles, from 1978 to 1980, and five straight titles from 1985 to 1989. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. I want to express my deepest sympathy to his wife and boys. He was just such a hard worker; thats what hell always be known for. Right out of the gate, he came out guns blazing with five of seven wins. 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. He had such a tremendous drive. Again, email us at[emailprotected]. [5] He earned a record 16,035 points and lower the national e.t. [5] It was the first of his three straight victories. Other accolades include back-to-back championships in 1974 and '75, three from '78-'80, and five championships in a row from 1985-'89. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. 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. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. 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. He will be missed. [5] He had seven national victories that season, tying Don Prudhomme for the most that year. We know what hes accomplished and what hes done. Are you sure that you want to delete this flower? Bob was a self-taught man, Dillman said. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. [5] The car executed six barrel rolls as it was destroyed. He had five top qualifier runs and eight top speeds during the season. By the late 1960s though, Glidden had started competing in organized drag racing. While in a mid-season slump, he reacquired his 1974 Pinto. While still in high school, he began working for Bangor Auto Body. And look at the crowd watching. On the organizations list of the top 50 drivers from its first 50 years, Glidden ranked fourth. NHRA Hall of Fame driver Bob Glidden dead at age 73 Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. I worked for John Zintsmaster and moved his 62 Chevy Impala factory racer. Learn more about managing a memorial . I remember the tale of them stripping and sandblasting a Pinto unibody, then leaving it outside to rust. After sporadic wins in the early '90s, Bob Glidden was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 1994. That was the side of the man that I loved the most. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Member Profile: Bob Glidden, a Find a Grave. With his wife, Etta, and, later in his career, sons Billy and Rusty by his side, the man known as Mad Dog for his tireless work ethic and dominated the class in the late 1970s and 1980s, winning back-to-back season championships in 1974-1975, three in a row (1978-80) and five straight (1985-89), Everyone in the NHRA community is saddened to learn the news of Bobs passing," said NHRA President Peter Clifford. 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. He was 74 years old. Mitgliederprofil: Bob Glidden - Find a Grave He had an 8.81 second qualifying pass at the U.S. Nationals to lower his e.t. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. We both kind of came up the same way, both cut from the same mold; he was a line mechanic and I painted cars. He won six of the last seven events to win his seventh Winston title. In spite of this, he won one event, the Springnationals, and was runner-up in another three events. He went on to state it drove like a fuel altered. [5] He finished second in 1977 behind Don Nicholson. [5] The seven wins broke the previous Pro Stock single season record of six wins set by Jenkins. A career Ford man, Glidden made a small comeback during the 2010 season, entering several races in a Pro Stock Mustang. 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He finished second to Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins at the Supernationals in his new ride, his Pro Stock debut. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. His last real competitive pass came in 2003, and he did return to the track in 2010 to consult with another team. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Pro Stock teams go to extreme lengths to conceal their engines from prying eyes. 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. GLIDDEN REFLECTS ON LEE SHEPHERD | Competition Plus Fellow Pro Stock racers Warren Johnson and Greg Anderson are next closest with six each. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 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. I loved him dearly, Dillman said. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Glidden's ten Pro Stock championships included five in a row beginning in 1985. 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. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Robert Glidden (167438160)? Family members linked to this person will appear here. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. [5], Glidden dominated to win his tenth and final championship in 1989. 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. 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. Robert Earl Glidden, 96 years old, passed away after a brief illness at the Maine Veterans' Home in Bangor following a long, happy life. However, a Top Sportsman car driven by Bill Kuhlmann ran 202 miles per hour later that evening. $4.99 shipping. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Bob Glidden | Hemmings Your email address will not be published. This browser does not support getting your location. His seven events wins (including the Winternationals, World Finals, Gatornationals, and Fallnationals) helped propel him to his second straight Winston title. 1974 was his second season in the Pro Stock field and the first of a two-in-a-row championship win. 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. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. In the Pro ranks, only John Force (16) has more championships (Alcohol Funny Car king Frank Manzo earned 17 in the Sportsman ranks). 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. Resend Activation Email. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Try again later. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. The Magnificent 11: The short list of non-U.S. born racers to qualify No. 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. I mean, what are the odds? Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Mike Magda is a veteran automotive writer with credits in publications such as Racecar Engineering, Hot Rod, Engine Technology International, Motor Trend, Automobile, Automotive Testing Technology and Professional Motorsport World. 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. Glidden sold his two Super Stock Mustangs in 1972 and purchased a Pinto Pro Stocker from Wayne Gapp and Jack Roush and made an immediate impact. It pulled the back of the car hard right and sent it head-on into the opposite guardrail. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. His Thunderbird spun, hitting the opposite guard rail. Gary Beck, Don Prudhomme, and Bob Glidden were the winners of the inaugural NHRA Fallnationals at Seattle Int'l Raceway. All logos and images are reserved. Gliddens reputation for secrecy, of course, was memorialized following his wild finish-line crash at Atlanta in 1986. Market data provided by Factset. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Drag Racing Legend Bob Glidden Passes at 73 - MotorTrend Ford racing icon and 10-time NHRA Pro Stock champion Bob Glidden passed away December 17 at the age of 73. Glidden graduated from Whiteland High School in 1962, and his late-night circle of racing friends included Dillman, a 1962. Currently, Glidden ranks fourth behind Greg Anderson (90). He worked harder at it than all the rest of us. [5] He also earned maximum points in his four divisional events.[5]. Photos Added by Bob Glidden - Find a Grave 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. By the end of the season, Glidden tied Don Prudhomme's record of most national event wins in one season and broke the Pro Stock single-season record of six set by "Grumpy" Jenkins in '72. Then theyd blast off the rust and build a new racecar. Glidden began his drag racing career in the 1960s in a Ford 427 Fairlane. Bob Glidden later declared the nitrous oxide system in Rusty's car was detection-proof.