In Their Own Words - Bob Glidden

Strittan · 04-26-2012, 09:20 AM

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 · 04-26-2012, 10:05 AM

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 · 04-26-2012, 10:17 AM

Very good video watched twice.

Ed Wright · 04-26-2012, 10:55 AM

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

Mile High · 04-26-2012, 11:14 AM

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 · 04-26-2012, 12:06 PM

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 · 04-26-2012, 12:12 PM

Thanks for the video!

vic guilmino · 04-26-2012, 12:15 PM

great video
i did know there were hillbilly in Ind.

Reed Granrt · 04-26-2012, 12:22 PM

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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 · 04-26-2012, 12:41 PM

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.

04-26-2012, 09:20 AM	#1
Strittan Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sweden Posts: 61 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	In Their Own Words - Bob Glidden 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.

04-26-2012, 10:05 AM	#2
Tim Ellis Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Beavercreek Or. Posts: 272 Likes: 31 Liked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Re: In Their Own Words - Bob Glidden 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.

04-26-2012, 10:17 AM	#3
Dennis P Chapman VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toms River NJ Posts: 1,594 Likes: 415 Liked 53 Times in 25 Posts	Re: In Their Own Words - Bob Glidden Very good video watched twice. __________________ Dennis P Chapman 1904 STK NHRA National Record Holder Car Owner.

04-26-2012, 10:55 AM	#4
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: In Their Own Words - Bob Glidden Very good video. That gentleman has been one of my heros for many years. Thanks for posting the link. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

04-26-2012, 11:14 AM	#5
Mile High Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: My RV Posts: 218 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: In Their Own Words - Bob Glidden Cool video. One of my all time favorites. Think he and Dyno Don made me a Ford guy. Thanks for posting the link. Jeff __________________ Street legal 64 Falcon Sprint with 410W living in Texas. Stock - Super Stock fan

04-26-2012, 12:06 PM	#6
D.Johns Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 437 Likes: 15 Liked 18 Times in 6 Posts	Re: In Their Own Words - Bob Glidden 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. Last edited by D.Johns; 04-26-2012 at 12:10 PM.

04-26-2012, 12:12 PM	#7
davidhuff Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 928 Likes: 1 Liked 120 Times in 42 Posts	Re: In Their Own Words - Bob Glidden Thanks for the video!

04-26-2012, 12:15 PM	#8
vic guilmino Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: wv Posts: 884 Likes: 42 Liked 56 Times in 21 Posts	Re: In Their Own Words - Bob Glidden great video i did know there were hillbilly in Ind. __________________ Vic Guilmino 1129 STK

04-26-2012, 12:41 PM	#10
Tony Goodman Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Zeeland, MI Posts: 98 Likes: 135 Liked 18 Times in 4 Posts	Re: In Their Own Words - Bob Glidden 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.