Bob, and condolences to the family. 1 qualifiers: 102Class rank: 2 Overall rank: 3As he does with most stats, Force leads the pack with a staggering 155 pole positions. There was definitely a mutual respect between us. I loved him dearly, Dillman said. News, Racing To use this feature, use a newer browser. "We decided that we either had to make the same kind of commitment to racing that he did or get out. Our thoughts, prayers, and deepest condolences are with the Glidden family at this difficult time.. He won six of the last seven events to win his seventh Winston title. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. 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. Glidden served in an advisory and crew chief role for a number of Pro Stock teams during the 2000s and 2010's, including Cunningham, Gray Motorsports, Knoll-Gas Motorsports, and Don Schumacher Racing's Mopar effort. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. 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. "He was a true competitor who left a lasting legacy of excellence both on and off the track. I remember the tale of them stripping and sandblasting a Pinto unibody, then leaving it outside to rust. He did all of the work on his cars with only his wife and sons there to help. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Robert Glidden (197915228)? To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Glidden won 85 NHRA National Events. John Force, left, celebrates Bob Glidden's induction into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame. 1, setting low e.t. I'll see you next year. [5] He retired his Thunderbird after 19 national victories in favor of a Ford Probe at the Supernationals. six times. 30 S. Water St., Second floor, Suite A, Franklin, IN 46131, Phone: (317) 736-7101 Toll free: (888) 736-7101. 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 animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. [5] After retiring, he worked on Ford's motor program for its Winston Cup program. 4 on the list of Top 50 racers from NHRA's first 50 years in 2000. He was a self-made man who left his job as a mechanic at a Ford dealership to go racing full-time with a dream, a tireless work ethic and a winning determination.. record of 7.68 seconds. Make sure that the file is a photo. ID Find a Grave 47989573. When Mopar went broke, he returned to Ford in 1980. R.I.P. Thanks for the memories, Bob. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. 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. Bob Glidden was really busy Friday morning, turning the wrenches and meticulously preparing a workable combination for his driver, Justin Humphries. Market data provided by Factset. Other accolades include back-to-back championships in 1974 and '75, three from '78-'80, and five championships in a row from 1985-'89. Incredibly, his first career win came at Indy in 1973, and he won it again the following year. [5] When NHRA went to its new 500cuin (8,200cc) limit in 1982, Glidden was caught unprepared. With the new rules, he was forced to use the big Boss 429 in the short wheelbase car. 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 Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. He was 73-years-old. 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. This was about 43% of all the recorded Glidden's in USA. Oops, something didn't work. based on information from your browser. And now hes gone. Things just seemed a lot more laid back then. We acknowledge there can be some measure of friction in covering engine technology. How about some more Bob Glidden numbers? [5] He earned a record 16,035 points and lower the national e.t. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Try again later. 's. I mean, what are the odds? "Everyone in the NHRA community is saddened to learn the news of Bob's passing," NHRA President Peter Clifford said. Feats that will never be broken, accomplishments that will never be broken. Ginnie Newhart was comedian and actor Bob Newhart's wife for 60 years, and she is credited with . After sporadic wins in the early '90s, Bob Glidden was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 1994. Legal Statement. Ginnie Newhart (1940-2023), longtime wife of Bob Newhart. People wanted to be a part of whatever Glidden was doing, even if it was just killing time between runs. CAPTION - Bob Glidden only ran one other manufacturer for one full season, when in 1979 he ran a factory deal with Chrysler. In the Pro ranks, only John Force (16) has more championships (Alcohol Funny Car king Frank Manzo earned 17 in the Sportsman ranks). December 18, 2017 The most Glidden families were found in USA in 1880. Ive even seen beer cartons taped around intake manifolds (at least it was the teams sponsor!). Losing him is like losing one of my brothers.. April 24, 2023 2:13pm. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. American drag racing legend Bob Glidden has died at age 73. All 89 of Greg Andersons wins have come in 23- or 24-race seasons, all after Glidden had faded from sight. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Gliddens reputation for secrecy, of course, was memorialized following his wild finish-line crash at Atlanta in 1986. He lived next door to CJ Rayburn a dirt racer and an ex drag racer. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. And now were one less, and what the heck else could be on my mind and in this this column today? Learn more about managing a memorial . He loved the way that the fuel cars ran. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. In a star-studded career that spanned more than 25 years in the class, Glidden won 85 events and 10 season championships and was voted No. [5] After winning the semifinals of the Southern Nationals in April, his parachute was caught by a gust of wind. I understand that I can unsubscribe at any time. record, and beat Gapp in the final round. Unlike his 1979 championship season, Glidden won his third straight and fifth title in 1980 in dramatic fashion. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. more details I wanted to know more about this unique dynamic, so I called Bob Glidden, Pro Stocks winningest driver and certainly its most celebrated guardian of the secret manifesto. No one worked as hard as Bob Glidden, but he knew I worked for what I had. Member Profile: Bob Glidden, a Find a Grave. He had such a tremendous drive. There was a problem getting your location. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Pro Stock icon Bob Glidden, one of the most dominant forces in the history of NHRA Drag Racing, died Sunday. 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. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. I want to express my deepest sympathy to his wife and boys. In 1968 he changed to a 428 Cobra Jet Mustang. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. 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. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. We didnt think anyone would ever touch those numbers.. 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. John Force, of course, did surpass Gliddens totals, but for a long time, Glidden was the man, just as Prudhomme had been. 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. Bob was a force to be reckoned with in his Pinto & Fairmont. 1974 was his second full season in Pro Stock. 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. 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. That season he set the record for the lowest elapsed time (e.t.) [5], In 1987, Glidden won eight races, including his 60th national event win. Glidden leaves behind his wife Etta their sons Rusty and Billy. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Then in 1980, at Englishtown, New Jersey, Bob and Etta attracted a crowd around their pro stock pit area. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. 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. What would the cameras have seen? Please reset your password. Hes the third member of the Top 10 of the famed Top 50 Racers list to leave us (preceded by Bill Jenkins and Dale Armstrong) and 18 of the 50 are now deceased, but this one really stings. 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. Please try again later. [5], Glidden returned for his third Winston title in 1978. 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.. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. This is the final Dragster Insider of the year. [5], Glidden retired his undefeated Ford Fairmont in 1979 in favor of a Plymouth Arrow. Unlike his previous years, he started the season strong. I got along with him so good and went to his house so many times and spent time with his family. Die weltweit grte Grabsammlung. 2023 Power Automedia. 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. $39.88. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); NHRAs Pro Stock Class gets First All-Star Callout at Chicago this Month, The Throwdown is Bringing Pro Mods, Top Alcohol Funny Cars Next week, Shelby American Announces Shelby Mustang Mach-E GT to Celebrate 100th Anniversary of Carroll Shelby, 1974 CORVETTE 454/502 4-Speed Convertible, Not Quite Automatic: Transmission Tips Part 2. 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. He will be missed. [5], Glidden dominated to win his tenth and final championship in 1989. record at the Supernationals, locking in the season victory. He won several IHRA races and won one IHRA championship.[3]. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Maine had the highest population of Glidden families in 1840. 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. He had an 8.81 second qualifying pass at the U.S. Nationals to lower his e.t. Try again later. He was one of the greats of our sport, no question about it, said Garlits. I mean, 10 championships? All logos and images are reserved. 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. Verify and try again. Currently, Glidden ranks fourth behind Greg Anderson (90). He took some time off from racing after that, save for a few appearances in his son Billys small-tire Mustangs, but returned yet again in 2010. It pulled the back of the car hard right and sent it head-on into the opposite guardrail. Resend Activation Email. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? I thought you might like to see a memorial for Robert Bob Glidden I found on Findagrave.com. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Ironically, it was Glidden's incredible success that sparked the Reher-Morrison team. [5] Shepherd won the 1981 to 1984 Pro Stock championships. With very little notice, he had to resurrect the old Boss 429 architecture to compete against GMs purpose-built DRCE platform when the 500-inch rule was mandated. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. [5] Glidden had an off year in 1976, finishing sixth in the points. (BTW, there will be a story on that very topic coming soon!). We promise not to use your email address for anything but exclusive updates from the Power Automedia Network. Please reset your password. 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). [4] At one point, he won 50 eliminations rounds in a row. Oops, something didn't work. Glidden retired his undefeated Fairmont in favor of a Plymouth Arrow in 1979 and lost only three times all year. 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. His Winternationals and Gatornationals ended in early round losses. I was a big Bob Glidden fan back in the Pinto days. However, a Top Sportsman car driven by Bill Kuhlmann ran 202 miles per hour later that evening. 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 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. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Oops, we were unable to send the email. In 2001, the NHRA honored him with the No. Im not sure who got him online but Im pretty sure he was typing the answers himself. record at 7.277 seconds, the quickest Pro Stock run in NHRA history. Ten-time NHRA Pro Stock champion Bob Glidden, who singlehandedly carried the Ford banner for most of a 15-year period, died Sunday night. All rights reserved. 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. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. 1978 was a huge year for Glidden. 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 . Pro Stock drag racing is one of the most secretive motorsport disciplines, at least in pit ritual. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. I didnt want them to gain any edge, and thats what its all about.. That was a never ending deal.. Envoyer un message Suivre Suivre Annuler l'abonnement. He was 73. A Ford campaigner from the beginning, Glidden's success in Pro Stock stemmed from his apprenticeship in Stock and Super Stock. Right out of the gate, he came out guns blazing with five of seven wins. 0. 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. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. He is survived by his wife Etta and their sons Rusty and Billy. Check out Billy and Rusty, covered in grease. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Weve updated the security on the site. Robert Earl Glidden, 96 years old, passed away after a brief illness at the Maine Veterans' Home in Bangor following a long, happy life. They later moved to Ventura, Iowa where he worked for Hancock County COOP Oil for the next 37 years. [4] He started the season on a strong note, winning five of the first seven events and seven out of the first eleven. Thanks for your help! [3] Etta and their sons were named to the Team six times. He is survived by his wife Etta and their sons Rusty and Billy. Glidden received a new Thunderbird in the middle of the 1984 season, and it quickly became the dominant car on the Pro Stock circuit. Build your own custom newsletter with the content you love from EngineLabs, directly to your inbox, absolutely FREE! Beitragen, gestalten und entdecken Sie Grber aus aller Welt. Bob Glidden (August 18, 1944 December 17, 2017) was an American drag racer. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Phil Burgess can reached at[emailprotected]. 1 five times, posted top speed eight times, and set low e.t. He was the man. Glidden retired from full-time racing in 1997 to help with Ford's NASCAR engine development. Digital mapping, computer modeling and CNC machines all but ensure that if a secret does get out, it will be replicated within hours. Contribute, create and discover gravesites from all over the world. A cross-pollinating workforce, as Glidden noted, is partly responsible for fewer secrets within the industry. Glidden entered the season finale in Ontario, Calif., trailing Shepherd by two rounds and caught a huge break when Shepherd's transmission broke in the second round. 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. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Wins by makeFORD: 78 Thunderbird: 30 Probe: 20 Pinto: 13 Fairmont: 12 Mustang: 2 EXP: 1. The feat earned him 400 bonus points towards the championship. Predictably, it was Shepherd who gave Glidden the most grief, and their Ford vs. Chevy battles are the stuff of legend. His final win was at the Mopar Parts Nationals in 1995. and the highest speed (8.83 seconds and 154.90mph (249.29km/h), respectively) at a Division 3 event at Bowling Green, Kentucky. [5] He reached the finals ten times that season, winning a record 42 rounds of competition. Bob drove Ford's almost exclusively throughout his career, at times carrying the banner virtually on his own. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. I agree to receive emails from RacingJunk.com. Bob Glidden leaves behind one of the most decorated legacies in NHRA and motorsports history. Glidden retired his undefeated Fairmont in favor of a Plymouth Arrow in 1979 and lost only three times all year. Failed to delete memorial. Bob Glidden later declared the nitrous oxide system in Rusty's car was detection-proof. Although Bob Gliddens declining health had been known to many of us for a few months, and that he was, as his son Billy eloquently told us not long ago, on the road to the end, the shock, even five days later, is no less palpable or painful. He went on to work with Ford, developing engines for their NASCAR Winston Cup program. He also qualified No. 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. "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. Failed to delete memorial. Bob was a self-taught man, Dillman said. Glidden set the low e.t. Failed to report flower. [5] He set low e.t. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. A 10-time NHRA Pro Stock champion and a member of the International Motorsports Hall of Fame, Glidden passed away Sunday at the age of 73. In a star-studded career that spanned more than 25 years in the class,. We both kind of came up the same way, both cut from the same mold; he was a line mechanic and I painted cars. A system error has occurred. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and his dog Gabi Jo.He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers: Dick and Chuck Glidden. 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. They would have seen the size and shape of the ports and the angles of the plenum, says Glidden. [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. He won three events including the Springnationals and U.S. Nationals. 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. Anyway, you get the point. Yeah, Glidden had hoards of fans wherever he raced. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. 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. 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. Bill Paschal. Glidden was beloved by his fans, more so in Johnson County than anywhere else. "We finally got tired of losing and of Glidden winning so easily," said Buddy Morrison. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. [5], He was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 1994.[6]. Try again later. [5] He used the Probe to win at the Fallnationals, which was his 67th career victory. 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. Ginnie and Bob Newhart Ron Galella Collection/Getty Images. He could make or fix almost anything; his mantra was "It's better than it was." There are no volunteers for this cemetery. [5] He beat Gapp in the event finals. We may earn money from the links on this page. He raced it in 1978, 1980 and 1981 and won thirteen national even titles. Search memorial contributions by Connie Lagasse Russell. I remember when he crashed at Fremont, his car lay on its side. These wins contributed to his come-from-behind win to beat rivals Gapp and Wally Booth for the season championship. 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. This is a carousel with slides. We watched the boys grow, marry, have kids. We really pulled for each other, too. All rights reserved. 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. You may request to transfer up to 250,000 memorials managed by Find a Grave. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. The World's largest gravesite collection. The results were, as Glidden put it, "the worst handling race car he ever drove." 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. Glidden started the 1986 season out slowly. In 1840 there were 70 Glidden families living in Maine. [5], He was inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2005. This browser does not support getting your location. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. In a star-studded career that spanned more than 25 years in the class,. [5] Glidden finished the season undefeated in five national competitions.
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