In Their Own Words - Bob Glidden

[Strittan]

Not sure how many of you have seen this already, but I just found it the other day. Bob is my all time favorite driver, and I think I love him even more after this video. Also, I couldn't agree more about his thoughts on Pro Stock today.

[Tim Ellis]

Probably the nicest, most humble, and certainly one of the most successful drag racers of all time. You could go right up to him and talk, take pictures of him with your kid, unlike some of the others[Warren Johnson} who stayed well back from the fans and seemed even to scowl. I know they have a job to do, but Glidden did his job AND talked to the fans too.

[Dennis P Chapman]

Very good video watched twice.

[Ed Wright]

Very good video. That gentleman has been one of my heros for many years. Thanks for posting the link.

[Mile High]

Cool video. One of my all time favorites. Think he and Dyno Don made me a Ford guy. Thanks for posting the link.

Jeff

[D.Johns]

The other incredible thing is everyone has a Bob Glidden story.

We had bought a T-5 transmission out of Gliddens old super coupe(turbo) T-bird for my brothers mustang. We didn't realize it was Gliddens old car until we pulled up to the place and realized the guy worked for Glidden. My first pass down a racetrack years ago just happened to be down Indy in the same lane that they hung the sign naming it Glidden drive.

Born and raised in Indiana being a Ford guy and being into drag racing you can't help but be a Bob Glidden fan. Then I met him, WOW!! Everyone is family!! Great guy! I feel extremely fortunate to have seen some of the greats race but unfortunate that I haven't been able to see others.

Connecting with the fans is the other half of the racers job not just racing but investing in public relations.

[davidhuff]

Thanks for the video!

[vic guilmino]

great video
i did know there were hillbilly in Ind.

[Reed Granrt]

Originally Posted by vic guilmino

great video
i did know there were hillbilly in Ind.

They are not hillbilly. Their neighbor, C. J. Rayburn told me he was a cornbilly. Him and the Gliddens would fire and engine up each on their dynos every nite to see who could make the most noise. CJ brought in a funny car motor and melted the headers together so he could beat him. They cut the headers off with a torch. What a bunch
reed

[Tony Goodman]

Thanks you for the video post. Truely one of the greatest racers and innovators in pro stock. Even after the the wins. The way his face lights up when he mentions his first win is priceless. I will watch it many more times.