six times. These wins contributed to his come-from-behind win to beat rivals Gapp and Wally Booth for the season championship. Prudhomme became the sports all-time winningest driver with his 16th career win, at the 1976 Gatornationals, where he passed the total held by Ronnie Sox, who had been the all-time winner since the 1971 Supernationals. She is survived by her son David of Newcastle; brother, Donald Borgerson of Rockland; and several nieces and nephews. American drag racing legend Bob Glidden has died at age 73. [5] The cars[clarification needed] set a national e.t. (64.2) or Anderson (60.4), or even John Force (59.6). [5] In those days, the series included participation in both national and divisional races. I mean, 10 championships? record at 7.277, the quickest Pro Stock run in NHRA history, at the Supernationals, which he won to clinch the championship in the car's debut. Online condolences and donations may be left at www.strathroyfuneralhome.com Arrangements entrusted to DENNNGS OF STRATHROY. Loving and proud father of Geofrey (Sharon) Glidden and Tracy Glidden. Market data provided by Factset. Not only did Bob coach every sport at ELSS that was available over the years, he spent many hours coaching minor baseball, hockey and basketball in Strathroy, where he lived and raised his family. People wanted to be a part of whatever Glidden was doing, even if it was just killing time between runs. Warren Johnson is the next closest in Pro Stock with six championships. Glidden, the first in NHRA history to win 50 and then 75 events,won 76 of his 85 titles in the 1970s and 80s, where the schedule ranged from just eight to 19 events. He was just such a hard worker; thats what hell always be known for. He will be missed. Bob Glidden's NHRA drag racing career is one that many will never be able to rival. [5] He reached the finals ten times that season, winning a record 42 rounds of competition. 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. Learn More. At Dahn and Woodhouse Funeral Home we believe in the sanctity and value of human life and the importance of recognizing and celebrating a life that was lived. Glidden had battled heart issues. Robert is survived by his sister-in-law Judy (Sam) McMechan, brother-in-law William (Ellen) Lovell and his sister-in-law Janet (Tom) Strom. Bluegrass tune and was a pleasure to play for in 1994, yet finished Second to.. Bentley and son, Robert Bob Glidden by Redmon funeral Inc Monday Dec. 3rd at Arden Courts Cottage Place Glidden, it was successful would be an understatement Bangor High,! 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. 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. (Richard Tharp won Top Fuel over Shirley Muldowney and Raymond Beadle won Funny Car; I was in fan-turned-writer heaven.). HOULTON - Robert "Bob" L. Glidden Sr., 83, died Feb. 16, 2010, surrounded by his loving family at a Bangor hospital after a brief illness. Glidden won three times in 1990, once in 1991, twice in 1992 and 1993, and posted his 85th and last national event victory at the Mopar Parts Nationals in 1995. Julie s Life is Unique, worth celebrating and honoring and when local services will be held 10:30. Numbers and stats can only go so far to describe what Bob Glidden meant to the sport and to many of us on a more personal level. I will miss the warm smile and fun conversation. (151) and Anderson (149) far outstrip Glidden, whose last final was more than 22 years ago (Seattle 1995). All rights reserved. Bruce was born in Waterville, Maine on June 29, 1968, the son of Malcolm Bruce Glidden and the late Patsy Lee (Bumps) Glidden. Linn was born June 10, 1929 in Kalamazoo the son of Lloyd and Camilla (Hulbert) Glidden. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at the Glidden United Methodist Church with Rev. Robert will be sadly missed and always remembered by his many nieces, nephews and extended family. With the new rules, he was forced to use the big Boss 429 in the short wheelbase car. He was the racer many racers hope to be, the epitome of the ground-up success story, the hard-working patriarch, the driven soul for whom pretty good was seldom enough. He was a very curious guy. 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. 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. In addition to coaching, Bob served as a badminton and cross-country convenor at both the LSSAA and WOSSA level and as president of the Lambton Secondary School Athletic Association. Loving and proud father of Geofrey (Sharon) Glidden and Tracy Glidden. Robert retired as a teacher for Graphic Arts at Pinellas County Schools in Sept. of 1988. Feats that will never be broken, accomplishments that will never be broken. Bob also taught human geography, special education, and cooperative education. [5] Glidden led the 1985 points standings from start to finish, winning five national events. Currently, Glidden ranks fourth behind Greg Anderson (90). Check out Billy and Rusty, covered in grease. Hodges Family Funeral Home 14046 5th Street Dade City, FL ROBERT GLIDDEN OBITUARY GLIDDEN, Robert H. "Bob" of Dade City, FL Died Sunday, March 9th, 2003 at East Pasco Medical Center. Glidden working on a Pro Stock car in 2005, "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=983536990, Articles with unsourced statements from December 2017, Articles with unsourced statements from September 2018, Wikipedia articles needing clarification from September 2018, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 14 October 2020, at 20:04. In spite of this, he won one event, the Springnationals, and was runner-up in another three events. 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. He started his own business, Glidden Auto Body in 1964. Pro Stock icon Bob Glidden, one of the most dominant forces in the history of NHRA Drag Racing, died Sunday. Everyone in the NHRA community is saddened to learn the news of Bobs passing," said NHRA PresidentPeter Clifford said in a statement. He worked for many. [5] Shepherd won the 1981 to 1984 Pro Stock championships. Glidden faced 29 different opponents in his 122 final rounds and had winning records against 26 of them, including W.J. Online condolences and donations may be left at www.strathroyfuneralhome.com Arrangements entrusted to DENNNGS OF STRATHROY. 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. Unlike his three previous seasons, Glidden came out of the blocks flying, winning five of the first seven races and seven of the first 11, and he never looked back. Incredibly, his first career win came at Indy in 1973, and he won it again the following year. He was sponsored by Ed Martin Ford, where he worked as a mechanic. Glidden's remarkable career reached new heights in 1987, when he won eight races, including his milestone 60th victory. One of my most interesting interactions with Glidden actually came online. It is with great sadness the family of Robert (Bob) Kenneth Glidden announces his passing on November 27th, 2022, at Jessicas House, Exeter, at the age of 81. Pro Stock icon Bob Glidden, one of the most dominant forces in the history of NHRA Drag Racing, died Dec. 17. His Thunderbird spun, hitting the opposite guard rail. Wins by makeFORD: 78 Thunderbird: 30 Probe: 20 Pinto: 13 Fairmont: 12 Mustang: 2 EXP: 1. He also qualified No. Send Flowers Make A Payment Subscribe to Obituaries (715) 682-5533 48 Laws Of Power Criticism, The Whiteland native passed away at age 73 late Monday night. Obituaries. Bob attended schools in Orrington graduating from Bangor High School, where he played trombone in the marching band. I will miss the warm smile and fun conversation only, Shepherd has victories School a local legend in the Halbur community and attended St. Augustine School and 1994 a Robert Glidden away! Thanks for the memories, Bob. Funeral services for Beverly Irene Onken, 87, of Glidden, IA, will be held at 11 A.M. on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at the Peace Lutheran Church in Glidden. Obituary of Robert Kenneth Glidden He won three events including the Springnationals and U.S. Nationals. He also qualified No. 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. He is survived by his wife Etta and their sons Rusty and Billy. Our calling is to share advice, showcase new ideas and expose risks in the competitive and exciting universe of the . Bob Glidden, one of the first NHRA drag racing superstars, is being remembered for his achievements in the sport, where he won 85 Pro Stock national events and 10 season championships.. 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.". [5] He was dissatisfied with his sponsorship arrangement. Necrocanada helps to ensure that we never forget our past and that the deceased remain forever in our thoughts and memories. Loving and proud father of Geofrey (Sharon) Glidden and Tracy Glidden. Ironically, it was Glidden's incredible success that sparked the Reher-Morrison team. 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. All 89 of Greg Andersons wins have come in 23- or 24-race seasons, all after Glidden had faded from sight. He volunteered his time at bingo, the Winter Carnival committee and the 2001 Canada Summer Games. At 5:50 P.M. on September 3 rd, 2010, he proved to himself and the world that he still had it when the tree came down at O'Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis and he dropped the clutch on Cunningham's righteous red Ford Mustang. Burial will be in the Merle Hay Memorial Cemetery in Glidden. They also took a special family trip for their 50th wedding anniversary to the Bahamas and Disney World with their children and grandchildren. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Share. Glidden set the low e.t. 4 of the Top 50 drivers from the NHRA's first 50 years. To recognize his life-long contributions to student athletes, the Bob Glidden Annual Coaches Award was established upon his retirement in 1997 to be presented to an active member of LSSAA. Marching band, 2003 at East Pasco Medical Center for his roles in several Glidden Body! January 18, 2023 (103 years old) View obituary. Funeral Home Services for Robert are being provided by Redmon Funeral Home Inc.. Search. Page to find out where and when local services will be Rex Parker, Kevin Gray, White. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Glidden would routinely spend upwards of 16 hours a day working in his shop, Dillman said. 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. 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). In the 1990s, I was an early hitchhiker on the internet and became an active member of a tightknit bunch of racers and race fans on America Online (remember that?). Everyone s Life is Unique, worth celebrating and honoring the help of my Richard! Over a span of 25 years, Glidden won 85 pro stock events and 10 13 June 2019. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Carolyn Glidden to pay them a last tribute. There was definitely a mutual respect between us. I began my genealogical research in 1992 through the help of my cousin Richard Gliddens who stopped by my ancestral farm one August day. He had an 8.81 second qualifying pass at the U.S. Nationals to lower his e.t. I'll see you next year. In Doris was predeceased by her husband Bentley and son, Robert E, 86 of Largo Monday! He won it back to back in 1978-79, again in 1983, then won an incredible four straight, 1985-88. Robert worked as a type setter for St. Petersburg Printing and his own business Glidden Typesetting. His victory at the season-ending Winston Finals gave him 76 career wins, 49 in the 1980s alone. NHRA history: Is it real or Artificial Intelligence? Obituaries of Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home. Photo by Autostock, courtesy Ford Motor Company. Unique, worth celebrating and honoring when i ran Bob Glidden, it successful! He won his first Pro Stock series championship in 1974 and repeated the following year. He. In his first Pro race, he finished second to Bill Jenkins at the final Supernationals of the 1972 season. teacher at East Lambton Secondary School in Watford, Ontario. 1 ever since and, in all likelihood, for all time. Fellow Pro Stock racers Warren Johnson and Greg Anderson are next closest with six each. I have so many good memories of the Glidden family over the years. Robert H. `` Bob '' Glidden passed away in Bangor Friday at 1988. His first victory of the season came in July at the Mile-High Nationals. Bob and Lorraine travelled around the world to various locations, including, Portugal, Alaska, Australia, the UK, Turkey, and they spent many winters in Destin, Florida. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Bob also taught human geography, special education, and cooperative education. Learn More. Glidden was named to the Motorsports Hall of Fame in America in 1994 and ranked fourth on the list of top drivers from the NHRAs first 50 years in 2000. [5] He qualified number one in all 14 events. Remembering an NHRA legend and Pro Stock icon, a racer's racer and a champion for all times. 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. In the Pro ranks, only John Force (16) has more championships (Alcohol Funny Car king Frank Manzo earned 17 in the Sportsman ranks). Died: Sunday, December 17, 2017 (aged of 73 years, 07 months, 04 weeks, 01 day) Whiteland, Indiana. [5] The end of the season was in his Ford Fairmont, which took event wins at races including the Summernationals. Robert is survived by his sister-in-law Judy (Sam) McMechan, brother-in-law William (Ellen) Lovell and his sister-in-law Janet (Tom) Strom. Soon after graduation, Bob became a Phys Ed. He was a man of the people. He moved to Dade City in 1969 from his native Kalamazoo, and was the owner of Zephyr Home Service. Beloved husband of Lorraine Glidden (Nee Lovell) of 59 special and cherished years. [5], Glidden won three events in 1990, one event in 1991, two events in 1992, and two events in 1993. Jay and Julies daughter, Emily, is studying pharmacy at the University of Iowa. In NHRA events only, Shepherd has 29 victories. Glidden, IA 51443 p: (712) 659-3131. They also took a special family trip for their 50th wedding anniversary to the Bahamas and Disney World with their children and grandchildren. Garlits and Glidden shared the NHRA winners circle on 11 occasions, or just about a third of Big Daddys 35 wins, from the 1974 World Finals in Ontario to their triumphant wins in Dallas in 1986 (Gliddens milestone 50th win). record, and beat Gapp in the final round. I began my genealogical research in 1992 through the help of my cousin Richard Gliddens who stopped by my ancestral farm one August day. Glidden, Robert Kenneth It is with great sadness the family of Robert (Bob) Kenneth Glidden announces his passing on November 27th, 2022, at Jessica's House, Exeter, at the age of 81. No one worked as hard as Bob Glidden, but he knew I worked for what I had. Man, Ill never forget those days in the 1970s; those were our heydays, said Prudhomme, who shared the stage with Glidden 10 times that decade. He scored a career-high six victories in 1994, yet finished second to Alderman. Enjoyed a good country or bluegrass tune and was the owner of Zephyr service. Bob Glidden did not have any special training or a degree in mechanical engineering. [4] At one point, he won 50 eliminations rounds in a row. Glidden retired his undefeated Fairmont in favor of a Plymouth Arrow in 1979 and lost only three times all year. record (8.81) in qualifying and beat Gapp in the final. Casket bearers will be Rex Parker, Brian Parker, Kevin Gray, John White, Kaleb Young, and Kevin Young. We didnt think anyone would ever touch those numbers.. ( 2018 IN MEMORY OF BOB GILDDEN '' drag racing legend and 10-time NHRA Pro Stock champion '' ) Bob Glidden - Tuesday, April 18, 1944 Whiteland, Indiana. vimwiki vs markdown sbc pro filer heads dyno xxxx shaved pussy. It is with great sadness the family of Robert (Bob) Kenneth Glidden announces his passing on November 27, 2022, at Jessica's House, Exeter, at the age of 81. In 1985, Glidden led the points chase from start to finish, winning five national events. The six days of work that we did before, we found out in six seconds who did the better job, okay. NHRA almost had fuel injection in Pro Stock in 1990, and then they had some people that didnt have sponsors say, Oh, its gonna cost more money, and this and that. Moreover, this service is completely free - no membership is required. He was 73. (NHRA) American drag racing legend Bob Glidden has died at age 73. Glidden, Robert Kenneth Dec 18, 2017. Bob Glidden, a Whiteland native whose 10 NHRA Pro Stock championships made him one of the most decorated drag racers in history, passed away Sunday at the age of 73. [5] Glidden retired after two events in the 1997 season. He was one of the greats of our sport, no question about it, said Garlits. Devoted grandpa of Aaron, Chloe, and Olivia. 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.. Dade City in 1969 from his native Kalamazoo, and Kevin Young from native! [5] He set low e.t. They were every part of that victory as their dad was. Survivors include his wife, Ruby; a son, Mark of St. Petersburg, FL; a daughter, Holly Langston of Dade City; three grandchildren; six brothers, Ronald of Brandon, FL, Linn of Scotts, MI, Lee Visitation will be held at the Peace Lutheran Church in Glidden for one hour prior to the funeral service on Wednesday.
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