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Bracket Talk Bracket Talk Forum General Discussion - by FTI Who is/was the Greatest Dragracer ever?Go | New | Find | Notify | Tools | Reply | |
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Your welcome. Did you get to the rig in the canal story? It’s legendary! 2005 2000lb 4 link dragster home brew 582 BBC Dart 355 1.058 2.98 4.629@149 6.094 7.310@185 | |||
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Yes I did and anyone who raced way back in the old days usually had towing stories.....I do.... Flat towing was how we got to the track for a number of years. A trailer was not in the budget....! | |||
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I’ll throw out a vote for Ronnie Sox. He and Buddy Martin set the standard for performance and professionalism in the 60s. I was a kid growing near his shop up in Burlington, NC and watched his car haulers cruise by the house on a regular basis. He was certainly a local celebrity!This message has been edited. Last edited by: Mike Allred, Mike Allred | |||
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| DRR Sportsman |
Bob glidden for me | |||
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| DRR S/Pro |
The thing about Garlits is he built his own chassis and engines top to bottom. I don't know any of the door car guys, after they went to tube chassis that built their own chassis (I know Grump didn't and he was the first). I've heard of WJ modifying his chassis but not that he built it in total. Just a distinction. Illegitimi non carborundum | |||
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| DRR Top Comp |
You might consider the number of years Big Daddy has raced compared to others and at that level. Pretty impressive | |||
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| DRR S/Pro |
Who started first, Garlits the Greek, Emory Cook or Calvin Rice? My money is on Calvin. Anyone know? Bob | |||
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| DRR Top Comp |
I started in 1957. Does that count?  | |||
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| DRR S/Pro |
Then it would be Calvin Rice while you (?) and I were Sophomores in High School. Bob | |||
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No mention of Ed? | |||
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Ed B I g l e y has my vote WiredTwoWin race car wiring | |||
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| DRR Sportsman |
Grumpy Jenkins? Straightline Innovations - Performance Parts -Enclosed Trailer Screws | |||
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I would have to say Don Garlits not because of wins but because he did so much of the work himself and usually had a pretty small budget compared to many other big teams. Also Garlits was an innovator and thought outside the box which was not always popular with Wally Parks and NHRA. There are others who should be in that conversation Kenny Bernstein for being one of the leaders to bring big marketing in. John Force for being a great personality (Like him or not) and helping to make drag racing main stream. Also I would have to wonder where Gary Ormsby, Lee Shepard and Blaine Johnson would be in this conversation if they were alive today. Erica Enders has to be one of best drivers there is in one of toughest classes but she did not design, build and drive like Don Garlits. https://postimg.cc/gallery/np3zpruo/ "Dunning-Kruger Effect" -a type of Cognitive bias where people with little expertise or ability assume they have superior expertise or ability. This overestimation occurs as a result of the fact that they do not have enough knowledge to know they don't have enough knowledge. Before you argue with someone ask yourself, "Is this person mentally mature enough to grasp the concept of a different perspective?" If not there is no point to argue. 4X NE2 CHAMPION. 2020 TDRA NE2 Champion | |||
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If you ever saw Garlits make a lap in person, you'll probably know as I, when he'd do the burnout and back up, there was a different vibe in the air. You knew you were looking at the pioneer, and smartest, most unafraid man at the drag strip. Unafraid to step outside of the box, and do it different. Garlits is what every American was intended to be when this country was founded, an individual. That's why Garlits is in the Smithsonian. He's an American Icon. | |||
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| DRR Pro |
Personally, I lean toward either Bill Jenkins or Bob Glidden. (However, Ed is a truly legendary check writer, tire pressure checker, fuel topper offer). Take care. Tom Worthington If it seems that bracket racing has gotten too expensive for you, maybe you are just doing it wrong. | |||
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Lol, Funny stuff right there. https://postimg.cc/gallery/np3zpruo/ "Dunning-Kruger Effect" -a type of Cognitive bias where people with little expertise or ability assume they have superior expertise or ability. This overestimation occurs as a result of the fact that they do not have enough knowledge to know they don't have enough knowledge. Before you argue with someone ask yourself, "Is this person mentally mature enough to grasp the concept of a different perspective?" If not there is no point to argue. 4X NE2 CHAMPION. 2020 TDRA NE2 Champion | |||
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| DRR Sportsman |
Dead on, trip zip. BG | |||
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That is a good point but like I said before I wonder where Lee Shepard, Gary Ormsby and Blaine Johnson would be in this conversation if they were still with us. Also Warren Johnson even with his sour attitude was pretty good. Where would Greg Anderson be with out warren Johnson? Shirley Muldowny was good and she was the first female top fuel racer to have much success but I certainly would not have her any where near the top for the Greatest. https://postimg.cc/gallery/np3zpruo/ "Dunning-Kruger Effect" -a type of Cognitive bias where people with little expertise or ability assume they have superior expertise or ability. This overestimation occurs as a result of the fact that they do not have enough knowledge to know they don't have enough knowledge. Before you argue with someone ask yourself, "Is this person mentally mature enough to grasp the concept of a different perspective?" If not there is no point to argue. 4X NE2 CHAMPION. 2020 TDRA NE2 Champion | |||
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Sunshine Drag Strip 1960's. Ripper Nova at 1:51    This message has been edited. Last edited by: Mike Rietow, | |||
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| DRR Sportsman |
Really, hands down Garlits. When everything is coming your way, your probably in the wrong lane. | |||
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