Bob Glidden ● A Simple Tribute

Bob Glidden (August 1944 - December 2017)
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[@dennisschell5543]

There will NEVER be another like Bob Glidden. I will never forget him and I hope heaven has a dragstrip so I can see once again the lone Ford leading the pack. RIP my friend...

[@Pappy63]

30 years ago I proudly hung a Glidden poster of his red & white Motorcraft Thunderbird in my garage. It's still in the same place, next to the Chief Auto Parts T-Bird. As a Ford fan, you always made me proud. Rest in peace Brother. I hope your family is ok. I saw you and your lovely wife at Chi Chi's in Greenwood many years ago but didn't have the courage and had enough respect not approach to say hi. You'll do alright in heaven because I've heard that God drives a Ford, powered by a Shotgun engine.

[@bobg.9585]

Bob Glidden was the BEST Ford man in the world,I will never forget him . He gave me the encouragement to race Fords and I learned alot from him. God Rest your soul Bob it was quite a ride !!

[@woolyhighlander7280]

Yes a True Sportsman, and always Humble RIP

[@rodkemp1136]

I was lucky enough to go to his Shop in Whiteland, Indiana and meet Him, ETA and billy and rusty! Always a humble man and really fun to talk to😁! RIP G.O.A.T!

[@twwap294]

Bob, you were simply the best! Thank you for the example you set. RIP

[@tomschuette8559]

Huge fan and I will miss my child hood hero. I even made computer passwords in his name. I have pictures with he and I and autographs. I just found out today 1/19/18 of his passing. NHRA has lost its first to 10 world titles man. No one can ever say that. I am forever a FORD man and Bob was my bragging rights hero, especially in the 80’s during my high school years. He always said he was lucky, but I heard recently that the harder you work, the luckier you are. I just wish Ford would have supported him better in his heyday, he deserved it!!!!

[@paulhannah795]

In 1986 my father made me a replica 86 chief auto parts pro stock car made out of wood..tears rolled out of my eyes when I opened it Xmas day..I was a huge Bob glidden fan ..and will always hold him and that car close to heart..rip bob

[@Mike583]

I'm living in Ga now with my son and his wife,but I was born,lived in In most of my life. Went to US NATIONALS many years,loved to see Bob win those races!,saddened, shocked of just hearing today of his passing!!! RIP Bob,my sincerest condolences to all his family and friends.

[@jackjackattack9137]

My humble and heartfelt condolences to his family. As we knew him he was a drag racer but he was a husband and father. I am truly sorry for your loss. I am grateful that I got to see yalls success. Bless yall !

[@jimjim844]

Got two autographs and "Mr Pro Stock" was a true name to Bob and his family. Maybe Greg Anderson and WJ can only come close to claiming that. RIP to a true legend!

[@dennislaws5187]

Bob was the greatest Driver, ever, I met him and Etta at several races, always treated me like I was important to them, He is missed. RIP Bob.

[@badass6.0powerstroke10]

Bob was the Best. Bob, Etta, Billy, and Rusty, the FORD Family of Drag Racing. What Bob did with a Ford Power plant was simply amazing. The hardest working guy in Drag Racing. Seen him many times at Englishtown in the 80,s and 90,s Was the underdog driving a Ford, but he dominated the Pro Stock Class for years. Even won the Championship driving a Mopar for 1 year. But he was FORD through and through. RIP Bob you are truly missed by thousands. He was the absolute Best in my book.

[@TheDb351c]

Mr. Bob Glidden, I have followed you your whole career. I am an avid and whole hearted loyal fan. Bob you are a consummate professional and unequivocally the smartest Ford racer that has ever been. I am at a loss for words for your passing you Sir will be so very sadly missed by all that know

[@billthompson5644]

Bob Glidden, I am devastated by the horrible news of your passing.

[@marsredr100]

Didn't know he passed until now. So sad! My favorite pro stock driver ever. Rest In Peace Mr. Glidden.

[@killercoyote8841]

I was lucky enough to have several conversations with Bob over the years. I’m a Ford drag racer myself. We mostly talked about drag racing. I raced a 427 Ford Tunnel Port Side Oiler. Bob gave me some tips about racing and driving that were extremely helpful. Although I never raced at his level, I still ran very fast, clocking a best of 7.82 at 177.36 in the quarter mile. I originally built the engine for super comp 8.90 index, it far exceeded my expectations. Thank you Bob Glidden, Dave Riolo and Jim Demmitt SR. Without these veteran racers, I would have never accomplished what I have in racing.

[@Joetrout]

I remember getting his autograph at the texas motorplex around 1992. Bob saw and heard me there standing with a Glidden car poster, i did not want to ask since he bad been eliminated and they were packing up. He smiles and asked “u want a autograph” since he had heard me talking to my wife about asking. He came over not only him but rusty and billy. They all signed and talked a little. Thats how fans are treated! When they left they were driving away in their rig they saw me again and i pulled my camera and they all stuck their hands and heads out of the window laughing! I still have that awesome pic! Bob was and always will be the greatest in drag racing!

[@spkul8]

Bob was the absolute BEST EVER!!!...he was my inspiration for racing a ford....talked to him during one of his last races in Topeka Kansas have many personal oics of him and me and him and my late wife. ill cherish forever...god speed my brother RIP you WILL NEVER DIE.... WELL DONE.... a racer of the people goes home.

[@jeffleblanc8850]

Loved wen he switched from ford to mopar but he ruled with both ford and mopar still remember whatching that little arrow he could drive very good man i watched a video were he talked about a boy that was firing of cancer and he wanted to see bob glidden race at the track I guess it was the make a wish foundation he was talking about. It and he started crying it broke my heart watching it very humble man not many racers like him around gone but not forgotten hope you are racing in the stars RIP.!