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. And look at the crowd watching. Glidden began his drag racing career in the 1960s in a Ford 427 Fairlane. Verify and try again. 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. Pro Stock icon Bob Glidden, one of the most dominant forces in the history of NHRA Drag Racing, died Sunday. 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.. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. I mean, 10 championships? Please enter your email and password to sign in. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Farewell Bob Glidden - Drag Race Central You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Glidden chased Lee Shepherd for the 1980 Winston title all season, leading the points standing only after the final race. 1 ever since and, in all likelihood, for all time. more details Mitgliederprofil: Bob Glidden - Find a Grave Thanks for your help! His 9.03 e.t. One of my most interesting interactions with Glidden actually came online. Encore: When Bob Glidden Almost Ended Up in An Oldsmobile Build your own custom newsletter with the content you love from EngineLabs, directly to your inbox, absolutely FREE! Even back then, Bob Glidden was almost always out in front. I agree to receive emails from RacingJunk.com. He not only was one of the giants of our sport but reflected a lot of each of us. Looking back: Bob Glidden 1944-2017 Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. 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. R.I.P. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/197915228/robert-earl-glidden. He was 73-years-old. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. I think we both went a lot further than we ever thought we would. The love that he had for his family, his boys and Etta. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. 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 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. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Try again later. Predictably, it was Shepherd who gave Glidden the most grief, and their Ford vs. Chevy battles are the stuff of legend. His last real competitive pass came in 2003, and he did return to the track in 2010 to consult with another team. 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. Failed to delete flower. Force shared this comment with us: We all know what Bob Glidden has accomplished in a lifetime. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Robert Earl Bob Glidden I found on Findagrave.com. Ironically, it was Glidden's incredible success that sparked the Reher-Morrison team. cemeteries found in Orrington, Penobscot County, Maine, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. After finishing the 1978 season with seven straight victories, Glidden opened the 1979 season with a victory at the Winternationals and didn't lose a round until June, when a foul start in the second round of the Mile-High Nationals snapped his streak at 14 races and 50 rounds. 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. 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. 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. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. My thoughts and prayers to his family. 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. Bob Glidden, drag racing legend and 10-time NHRA Pro Stock champion, died Dec. 17. Glidden's Pinto carried him to a come-from-behind victory over rivals Wally Booth and Gapp. 1974 was his second full season in Pro Stock. 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. By Linnea Crowther April 25, 2023. Bob Glidden NHRA Fan Photos for sale | eBay 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. He loved the way that the fuel cars ran. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Glidden had been very successful running a small-block Ford in the early era, including a stretch in 1978 when he won a record nine straight national events. We knew him as he great improviser.He was a 32nd degree Master Mason at the Ralph J. Pollard Lodge # 217 A.F. Add to your scrapbook. Newhart's wife of 60 years died Sunday in Los Angeles after a long . Please try again later. There was an error deleting this problem. When we started hiring outside people, it was really our downfall. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. He was 73. We promise not to use your email address for anything but exclusive updates from the Power Automedia Network. His wife, Etta Glidden, was his crew chief with both of their sons by her side. 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. 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. Bob was a self-taught man, Dillman said. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. 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. 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. Weve updated the security on the site. Drag images here or select from your computer for Robert Bob Glidden memorial. Glidden won his first championship in 1974 in just his third year as a pro driver. I understand that I can unsubscribe at any time. 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. Ginnie and Bob Newhart Ron Galella Collection/Getty Images. And such a nice guy. NHRA's 50 Greatest Drivers - No. 4, Bob Glidden Phil Burgess can reached at[emailprotected]. Beitragen, gestalten und entdecken Sie Grber aus aller Welt. Windom, Cottonwood County, Minnesota, USA, Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA. 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. Are you sure that you want to delete this flower? Even with the simplest things, theres no point in feeding your competitors any information, period, explains Glidden, now 68 years old. He was one of the greats of our sport, no question about it, said Garlits. Thanks for your help! Maine had the highest population of Glidden families in 1840. You may request to transfer up to 250,000 memorials managed by Find a Grave. The 1991 Winternationals, where Pro Stock was won by Darrell Alderman, was the lone exception. 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All of the sudden heres these two guys in drag racing, kicking ass and making a living. In his first Pro race, he finished second to Bill Jenkins at the final Supernationals of the 1972 season. His final win was at the Mopar Parts Nationals in 1995. 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. He earned his final national win at the 1995 Mopar Parts Nationals. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. six times. Ginnie Newhart, the wife of famed comedian Bob Newhart who came up with the innovative idea for how to conclude . [5] He set low e.t. He pushed himself and he pushed his family, which only helped further push the Pro Stock class and all that it originally stood for, into our fond memories. 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. Try again later. 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. We have set your language to He went on to work with Ford, developing engines for their NASCAR Winston Cup program. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Our calling is to share advice, showcase new ideas and expose risks in the competitive and exciting universe of the internal combustion engine. Nhra Great Leaving Drag Racing to Work on Nascar Engines\\ The most Glidden families were found in USA in 1880. Try again later. We really pulled for each other, too. Warren Johnson is the next closest in Pro Stock with six championships. Market data provided by Factset. All rights reserved. He is also survived by eighteen nieces and nephews. They were every part of that victory as their dad was. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Gliddens reaction is understandable, given the state of affairs in Pro Stock at the time. Hed work all night long on his stuff looking for more power, and he was doing it by hand, not on a CNC machine. 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. Contribute, create and discover gravesites from all over the world. No acid involved in this process. [4] At one point, he won 50 eliminations rounds in a row. Ginnie Newhart, Bob Newhart's wife of 60 years, dies at 82 Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. The first time I met drag racer Bob Glidden was the 1982 U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis, literally a short burnout away from Glidden's home and shop in nearby Whiteland, Indiana. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. 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. Your email address will not be published. After that season, both he and Ford teammate Rickie Smith debuted new w Ford Thunderbirds at the 1983 season opening Winternationals at Pomona. Ford racing icon and 10-time NHRA Pro Stock champion Bob Glidden passed away December 17 at the age of 73. He also qualified No. Glidden earned the nickname 'Mad Dog' due to his intense work ethic. Contribute, create and discover gravesites from all over the world. Year should not be greater than current year. LOL. A cross-pollinating workforce, as Glidden noted, is partly responsible for fewer secrets within the industry. "He was a true competitor who left a lasting legacy of excellence both on and off the track. In 1840 there were 70 Glidden families living in Maine. [5] Glidden retired after two events in the 1997 season. Yeah, Glidden had hoards of fans wherever he raced. based on information from your browser. 10. He won it back to back in 1978-79, again in 1983, then won an incredible four straight, 1985-88. This didn't keep the Reher-Morrison guys down for long as they came back to win all four titles from 1981 to 1984. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Glidden's ten Pro Stock championships included five in a row beginning in 1985. [5] When NHRA went to its new 500cuin (8,200cc) limit in 1982, Glidden was caught unprepared. I didnt want them to gain any edge, and thats what its all about.. This account has been disabled. Pro Stock teams go to extreme lengths to conceal their engines from prying eyes. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. "When we started hiring outside people, it was really our downfall," admits Glidden. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Glidden, of Whiteland, Indiana, was one of the most prolific builders and drivers the . Sorry! I got along with him so good and went to his house so many times and spent time with his family. Bob Glidden NHRA Fan Apparel and Souvenirs for sale | eBay [5] Glidden finished the season undefeated in five national competitions. I know that I have to hustle to win and that I have to go all out to afford to race.". He had such a tremendous drive. I loved him dearly, Dillman said. Glidden graduated from Whiteland High School in 1962, and his late-night circle of racing friends included Dillman, a 1962. Bernard Simard. These wins contributed to his come-from-behind win to beat rivals Gapp and Wally Booth for the season championship. No. Try again. [5] He also earned maximum points in his four divisional events.[5]. He was the man. 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. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. He had five top qualifier runs and eight top speeds during the season. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? That was the side of the man that I loved the most. Our thoughts, prayer, and deepest condolences are with the Glidden family at this difficult time.". Oops, we were unable to send the email. BOB GLIDDEN QUALITY CARE PRO STOCK CAR BURNOUT 8X10 GLOSSY PHOTO #E3. Glidden came back in '85, led the points race all season, and won five national events. Losing him is like losing one of my brothers.. Bob Glidden was really busy Friday morning, turning the wrenches and meticulously preparing a workable combination for his driver, Justin Humphries. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. 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. Top Fuel teams will tear down their engines right in front of the spectators. Things just seemed a lot more laid back then. John Force, left, celebrates Bob Glidden's induction into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. He quickly beat his own e.t. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Tommy Ivo and the five-second Top Fuel run that ignited a controversy, Wheelie neat! Most of the development was with cylinder heads and intakes. 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 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). There was definitely a mutual respect between us. Unfortunately, but predictably, many in the industry will charge that were not a friend of the profession; but rather, we are the axis of evil and will seek to expose proprietary intelligence that is more classified than the CocaCola formula. 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Later in the 70s and during the latter half of the 80s he was dominant in the class, claiming five titles straight in the 80s and three additional titles in the 70s. 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. The first generation of Pro Stock cars were governed by the weight-per-cubic-inch benchmark, which evolved in a spiders web of weight breaks often decided by inside politics. Bob Glidden's ever trusty Ford Fairmont was a workhorse pro stock. record and speed of 8.83 at 154.90. [5] The cars[clarification needed] set a national e.t. [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. I worked for John Zintsmaster and moved his 62 Chevy Impala factory racer. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Glidden faced 29 different opponents in his 122 final rounds and had winning records against 26 of them, including W.J. Biographie. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. [5] He beat Gapp in the event finals. When he retired as a full-time driver in 1997, Glidden was the winningest driver in NHRA history with 85 first-place finishes. Verify and try again. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. [5] He retired his Thunderbird after 19 national victories in favor of a Ford Probe at the Supernationals. 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. His last real competitive pass came in 2003, and he did return to the track in 2010 to consult with another team. Then theyd blast off the rust and build a new racecar. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo?

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