Not only is he still alive, but he actually drove a top fuel dragster earlier
this year. Granted, it was more of a "demonstration run" but he still
has a feel for the sport!
Joe (C)
P Richardson wrote:
>
> Re Dave's e-mail concerning Don Garlits loosing a foot due to an exploding
> clutch.
>
> I remember seeing Don Garlits at a drag strip called Wood Vale near Southport
> circa 1962 (I was working at TVR the time). This was the first time I'd seen
> drag racing. About fifty yards before the timing post Garlits' sling shot
> suddenly turned over and 'upside down' he still clocked over 180MPH.
> Miraculously he was not hurt. I believe he was 'the man' in the drag racing
> world.- Is he still alive?
>
> Paul
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