Bob Glidden (August 18, 1944 – December 17, 2017) was an American drag racer. He was retired from Pro Stock racing in 1997 and returned in 2010. 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 — NHRA Pro Stock driver V. Gaines announces retirement. V. Gaines heads for a pass during the 2016 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. NHRA Pro Stock racer V. Gaines has announced his retirement, effective immediately. In a statement, Gaines was grateful for his time in the sport and the relationships he made along the way. Three-time NHRA Pro Stock champion Jason Line will retire from Pro Stock driving after the 2020 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season. 15 Jan 2020 Posted by NHRA.com staff Glidden retired his venerable Thunderbird, which he drove to 19 national event victories, in favor of a sleeker Ford Probe and set the national e.t. record at 7.277, the quickest Pro Stock run in NHRA history, at the inaugural Supernationals, which he won to clinch the championship in the car's debut. Longtime Pro Stock Racer V. Gaines Retires, Effective Immediately Longtime NHRA Pro Stock racer Vieri Gaines unexpectedly announced his retirement from racing on Thursday, effective immediately. Pro Stock veteran Allen Johnson to retire at conclusion of 2017 season. Longtime Pro Stock racer and 2012 NHRA Pro Stock world champion Allen Johnson announced his retirement from Pro Stock competition at the end of this season during a press conference on Friday at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis. Bernstein, who officially retired from the sport as a driver in 2008 and as a team owner after the 2011 season, is the only driver in NHRA history to earn multiple championships in both Funny Car
Jan 15, 2020 Three-time NHRA Pro Stock champion Jason Line will retire from Pro Stock driving after the 2020 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series
25 Greatest American Drivers of All Time. 0 of 25. The long-retired Glidden was a 10-time NHRA Pro Stock champ and won 85 national event victories in his storied career. The Pro Stock veteran and outspoken sage of the class tried to unload his Ford Mustang during the off-season but found no takers. He spoke to Roger Allen, General Motors’ drag-racing representative, practically begging for a Camaro, but Allen told him, “I need you right where you’re at.” Some things in life are up for debate. Others, like the 20 greatest NASCAR drivers of all time, are more clear. Petty, Earnhardt, Gordon, Johnson — NASCAR has a host of legendary drivers from
Jan 15, 2020 Three-time NHRA Pro Stock champion Jason Line will retire from Pro Stock driving after the 2020 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series
Warren Johnson (born July 7, 1943 in Virginia, Minnesota) is a retired American NHRA drag racing driver. He is the driver with the most wins in pro stock with 97 career wins, six world championships and earned himself the nickname "The Professor of Pro Stock." NHRA racer Allen Johnson announces retirement from Pro Stock Allen Johnson went from a child watching his father Roy race in the IHRA, seeing him "take a nickel and make a dime out of it," as the The Johnsons have a 26,000-square-foot shop in Buford, Georgia, and their cars are state of the art, but what separates them, and Dodge driver Larry Morgan, from the rest of the crowd is that they're the last Pro Stock racers who drive, assemble their own cars and engines, and rely solely on this NHRA series Kurt Johnson (born March 23, 1963) is a professional American drag racing driver. He was born in Virginia, Minnesota, and currently resides in Buford, Georgia.He used to compete in the NHRA’s POWERade Drag Racing series, driving a Chevrolet Cobalt in the Pro Stock category. His primary sponsor was ACDelco, whom he drove for since 1996. Greg Anderson (born March 14, 1961 in Duluth, Minnesota) is a current NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Pro Stock driver for KB Racing, driving the Summit Racing Chevrolet Camaro. He began his Pro Stock career in 1998. Greg previously served as Crew Chief for former pro stock champion Warren Johnson 25 Greatest American Drivers of All Time. 0 of 25. The long-retired Glidden was a 10-time NHRA Pro Stock champ and won 85 national event victories in his storied career. The Pro Stock veteran and outspoken sage of the class tried to unload his Ford Mustang during the off-season but found no takers. He spoke to Roger Allen, General Motors’ drag-racing representative, practically begging for a Camaro, but Allen told him, “I need you right where you’re at.”
NHRA racer Allen Johnson announces retirement from Pro Stock Allen Johnson went from a child watching his father Roy race in the IHRA, seeing him "take a nickel and make a dime out of it," as the
Glidden retired his venerable Thunderbird, which he drove to 19 national event victories, in favor of a sleeker Ford Probe and set the national e.t. record at 7.277, the quickest Pro Stock run in NHRA history, at the inaugural Supernationals, which he won to clinch the championship in the car's debut.
Three-time NHRA Pro Stock champion Jason Line will retire from Pro Stock driving after the 2020 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season. 15 Jan 2020 Posted by NHRA.com staff
Oct 4, 2019 After retiring he became a well-respected engine builder. Still very Warren Johnson – The winningest Pro Stock driver in NHRA history, “The Dec 19, 2017 Ford racing icon and 10-time NHRA Pro Stock champion Bob Glidden Glidden retired from full-time driving in 1997, after an accumulated 85 Aug 4, 2019 The second most victories by any NHRA pro driver is 97 by retired Pro Stock champion Warren Johnson. Among active drivers, Greg Anderson Jul 24, 2014 Both drivers are short track legends who still live in the hearts of race fans across the region and the country. A small ceremony will be held at the Dec 26, 1985 Pro Stock title while driving sponsor Bill Jenkins' car. “I thought I'd better learn a trade,” Dondero said. “When I retired, I always wanted it to be my Feb 5, 2018 From 1999 to her retirement in 2010, Fisher competed against the best male Enders-Stevens began racing in the NHRA's Pro Stock series in NHRA - Drivers Listing - The NHRA, the largest auto racing organization in the world.