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12-03-2022, 08:25 PM | #1 |
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Not Flathead but good tire smoke. Big Daddy's story.
Don Garlits' life in his own words. You're not gonna' believe this story.
https://youtu.be/CnX-XWK6K1E
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12-04-2022, 10:18 AM | #2 |
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Re: Not Flathead but good tire smoke. Big Daddy's story.
I saw him run at the tri cities airport around 1968. This was a small local track and he set a new track record. In the week preceding the race his rail was in the new car showroom of the local Chrysler dealer. Something I’ll never forget.
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12-04-2022, 10:28 AM | #3 |
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Re: Not Flathead but good tire smoke. Big Daddy's story.
Visted the Don Garlits museum two weeks ago. Well worth the time, just a short drive
north of Orlando. Besides all the drag racing history, there is plenty of flathead Ford history as well. The display of carbs and intakes is impressive.
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12-04-2022, 11:05 AM | #4 | |
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Re: Not Flathead but good tire smoke. Big Daddy's story.
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Shook his hand. It hurt for a day Read the book. Very entertaining I learned how he got that grip
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12-04-2022, 11:28 AM | #5 |
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Re: Not Flathead but good tire smoke. Big Daddy's story.
Don Garlits and has wife Pat (RIP) are a great inspiration to all.
Thank you Don for all the good you have done for the sport and to others. |
12-04-2022, 12:37 PM | #6 |
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