The Greatest NHRA Pro Stock Comeback | Bob Glidden | NHRA Southern Nationals 1986 - 1987

Bob Glidden is arguably the greatest of all time (GOAT) in the ranks of NHRA pro stock. Beyond the records, wins, and championships he has one of the most iconic drag racing crashes that occurred at Atlanta Dragway in 1986 at the Southern Nationals. That set up the greatest NHRA Pro Stock comeback of all time (In My Opinion). Bob went on an absolute tear to comeback with numerous win and the 1986 championship. It didn't stop there! In 1987 he truly conquers the dragstrip at Atlanta in the Southern Nationals by winning. I was a Glidden fan and I hope you enjoy this look back to the greatest pro stock comeback.
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[@1951RKP]

Been around drag racing over 55 years and several things made Glidden my favorite racer. Always seem to be a gentleman and show respect to his competitors. Home grown family team that worked hard to move His program to the top. He never took the easy way by going with the GM cars that had far more research and development by many race teams than the Fords and his one championship with a Mopar just proved it was him not the manufacturer that made his cars fast.

[@MondayMorningRacer]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Bob was a great one!

[@Mike583]

@@MondayMorningRacer He was one of the greatest!❤

[@Herkulez1981]

Question, of all these 55 years what is your favorite era in drag racing and why ?

[@1951RKP]

@@Herkulez1981- I just today seen this question. I like the 70’s through the early 80’s before the computer age when the cars were tuned by the knowledge of the engine builders and crew chiefs. That really separated the most knowledgeable. When computers were installed on the race cars anyone who could read the data could tune a car. I never had a computer on any of my cars and there wasn’t even 60’ , 330’ , 660’ and 1,000’ foot timers in those days. We got the 1/4 mile time slip and that all we had to go by. I did race a Jerry Haas built Pro Stock car but was lucky I never had to test the roll cage like Glidden did. My family is still big into racing and engine building and doing very well. With all the electronics and computer data available and being used I doubt I could even figure out how to start todays race engines. Still love it and go to the races when I can.

[@plantfeeder6677]

The 1980s were a great decade as a Ford fan. You had Bill Elliott winning in Nascar. Jack Roush dominating Trans Am and IMSA GTO road racing. And Bob Glidden with the only Ford in the field putting everyone else back on the trailer.😉 It was a magical time. Thank you Bob and family.

[@JimmyYahteez]

Great racer, great man, great family! Thanks for the memories Mr. Glidden.

[@michaelrogers4285]

A true Legend, Bob Glidden, and a hard working family

[@MondayMorningRacer]

Truth.

[@joelalleman9591]

Thanks for posting this about Bob AND his family because this was a very special group of people that you don't see today. I watched the Gliddens race all through their family racing career when I was a young man and I have never seen a more determined man achieve what he did as a racer , and engine builder !!!! Bob was a true gentleman , had a visibly strong family that supported him , and would lend himself to help anyone!!! Bob and his family were a great model for the public to view the sport of drag racing !!!! I was never a Ford guy ,but ;I rooted for Bob just because of the kind of example he set as a hard working , energetic , never say never kind of guy who would take whatever the circumstances and racing environment he was given to work with and find a winning solution !! A great Innovator , not a cheater , as he held himself to a higher standard in his integrity !!!!!!!!! I deeply miss seeing him !!!!

[@donschutte1418]

A Ford fan born in 53 and Bob and family were my hero's one of the very finest of all times will always be thank, you for bringing back these memory's

[@johngoodman7160]

I'll still have my 514 cubic inch big block Ford designed off of Bob glidden's it is a monster mean motor

[@chadkent1241]

Bravo on one of the best Bob Glidden tribute documentaries available today. I've watched him and looked for every source of information on he and his family and dynasty since the early 80s. My grandfather owned a Ford dealership and loved Ford's as much as anyone could. He spent alot of his earnings to traverse the country and attending NHRA events. He witnessed Connie Kalitta become the only triple crown winner in nitro racing and he did it with CAMMER power. He could recite nearly any record or win of the Ford teams. His memory was incredible but the most so, with regards to racing. He would call my father theought the 80s, EVERY TIME Bob would break a record or win an event. It was so hilarious, but I love that so much about him. His love passed on to my father and I as well and we watched every race we could on the American Sports Cavalcade. Bob and the BOSS 429 TBirds were such an achievement since those engines were originally designed for the high bank ovals of NASCAR, but because of his 5 in a row GM was forced to design the DRCE. Bob is quoted saying in 87, "The more we win, the tougher it gets. General Motors is tired of chasing Ford, and the guys in the Oldsmobiles, the Chevies and the Pontiacs are all working overtime to catch us. GM is spending literally millions of dollars trying to beat Ford. It's my job to keep the T-Bird in the winner's circle. It's become not me against another driver, but me against General Motors." He will always be the true 🐐. Absolutely Amazing attention to detail in this excellent video. Its practically a mini-movie! Thank you for the time and devotion to give us such a great source of automotive historical information and imagery to honor such a legendary gentleman and competitor in the wildest motorsport in the world!

[@rogerwhite3644]

Met him at Martin Michigan and Indianapolis. What a great person. His wife and boys were too

[@davidbower6019]

I have every one of his wins on tape. actually met him in Columbus in '89.

[@bigmikex2333]

Always and forever a fan! RIP Bob. One of my hero's

[@williame.portman4026]

Bob Glidden was the best amazing racer.

[@stevenertle2876]

Love it ...Ford power !!!

[@mossycreektennessee6528]

Bob and Etta was the team to beat back in the 80s

[@burningblue1254]

Bob will always be the best. His 78 Fairmont never lost a round, even in match racing. He singlehandedly won the manufactures cup over the horde of GM cars. Qualified number 1, set both ends of the record, won the event. Bob and Steve Schmidt were customers of mine. Bob always made me feel like he should be thanking me. He was humble and kind and affable. Not like that prick WJ who used to bitch and cry.

[@MondayMorningRacer]

Bob is certainly the GOAT.

[@mustangecoboosthpp3869]

That is not true, the season he brought out the Fairmont he did not loose a round, but when he brought the Fairmont back after the Plymouth Arrow the Fairmont did get beat a few times.

[@burningblue1254]

@@mustangecoboosthpp3869 it never lost a round of competition

[@mustangecoboosthpp3869]

@@burningblue1254 Sorry to correct you but the Fairmont did lose rounds when Bob brought back the Fairmont after he lost the Chrysler sponsorship. The Fairmont did not lose a round the first year that Bob brought it out but the Fairmont of Bob Glidden did in fact lose rounds when he brought it back to replace the Arrow. There are plenty of videos on KZbin showing Bob losing a round in the Fairmont.

[@burningblue1254]

@mustangecoboosthpp3869 I will take your word for it although numerous sources say differently. Thanks.

[@xxkingslayemxxgamer5553]

That 351 Cleveland started it all

[@joefell7845]

The Giant killer.

[@chadkent1241]

The mid and late 80s cars were BOSS 9

[@davidbates4622]

Bob Glidden was the king of the 351 Cleveland he would destroke them to 331 cubic inches he would leave the starting line at 7000 RPMs and shift at 9000 RPMs is Cleveland's beat hemis and the big block Chevys he used 351 Cleveland in his Pinto

[@harrygaydosz73]

Great video! Bob was a favorite of mine growing up...I remember building a model of his 86 car when I was 6 or 7.

[@doctorromex7804]

Very nice presentation and it was the very first time this comeback has ever been presented in this awsome context from Atlanta to Atlanta. Thank you for a great piece and please make more !!!!

[@MondayMorningRacer]

Thanks! The whole reason I put this one out was due to not having heard or seen in writ that framing of Atlanta to Atlanta. I would regularly see the 86' championship played as the ultimate comeback but I would feel that "no, you stopped to soon!" I hope to do more in this vein. This was full 16 hours of work with countless days of brainstorming. It's a lot of work with everything else that I put out. Maybe more in the coming off-season.

[@sorshiaemms5959]

THANKS Bobs still my no 1 great video

[@user-vw2wf2sl3e]

Thank you 🙏🙏 That was an AWESOME video, my Dad is smiling in HEAVEN 🙏🙏

[@gsxr2fst498]

My childhood. I seen him run at the gator nationals.

[@craigwilkin7286]

I HAVE BEEN A MOPAR GUY MY ENTIRE ADULT LIFE (I AM 70). BUT THERE IS NO DOUBT IN MY MIND THAT BOB GLIDDEN IS THE GREATEST DRAG RACER OF ALL TIME.

[@sergebasque8460]

He is the best pro stock racer ever. His son did very well also great DNA.👍💪😎👏

[@LulaRoberts]

There will never be another in Ford and NHRA for a long time.

[@MondayMorningRacer]

Well, there is Mountain Motor Pro Stock - kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6fYdIuBjpeFpNE

[@caryboozer9814]

What a great video !!! Thank you, Bob was my hero

[@MondayMorningRacer]

Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@peterivero4337]

Met him and family several time. The warmest and kind hearted man in racing hands down.

[@MondayMorningRacer]

Thanks for the comment. Glad that you've got that memory.

[@user-cq4wb5kk7t]

Always was. A down to earth man to me he was the best

[@twwap294]

Thanks for the memories!

[@vrm86gt]

Great video, thanks for sharing, big Glidden fan!

[@AmericanHotRodEntertainment]

You killed this dude 🔥🔥🔥 Great work !

[@MondayMorningRacer]

Thanks man! Keep up your good work.

[@mcilwain67]

You did a great job ! Bob Glidden was my all time favorite ! i want to Baton Rouge to Memphis to Atlanta to see him! I would always miss top fuel to ge get a few minutes with my hero!

[@danhillman4523]

Bob Glidden was pure class.

[@michaelguziak4680]

》》》 I WAS A HUGE BOB GLIDDEN & FAMILY ,,, FAN... I TALKED WITH BOB IN SEATTLE ONE YEAR WHEN HE WAS AT ABOUT 80 WINS.. SUCH A SUPER NICE & FRIENDLY PERSON TO EVERYONE THERE... IVE BEEN BY WHITELAND INDIANA ON MY WAY TO INDY US NATS.. SEEN THE HUGE SIGN ON THE ROADWAY TELLING EVERYONE THAT HE WAS THEIR HOME TOWN HERO..!!

[@bughuntin]

Great job on video. Very well done

[@MondayMorningRacer]

I appreciate that! Been wanting to get this one out for a while and I thought it was fitting with the last southern nationals coming up.

[@DragFiles]

Yeah this was killer Lee, phenomenal stuff. Consider it shared. (KN)

[@MondayMorningRacer]

I appreciate that! Thank you for sharing. Hopefully I'll have some time soon again for a project like this.

[@here_for_the]

Gary Hajek Jr. was 1 of the 2 men who built the 7 & half barrel roll car in Atlanta. Dishbein was the other builder. Gary was the one at Jerry's, who did the vast majority of welding on the chassis. Billy called bk to the racecshop on Monday morning & said: "Dad crashed the car yesterday... He's ok, & said for you guys to start another car today!". 30 days, to the exact day, & Mad-Dogs semi backed up to the shop, & the car left the ole location on Emil to go to Whiteland. That included Hooker getting all the paint work done in that 30 days, 7 of which were while at Jims paint shop. There another great story told by Hajek when Bob stopped in on the way bk from Atlanta to discuss a few details on the new car to replace the crashed car. Another story for another day, perhaps. Thks for the video!

[@billymanilli]

All those super cool pro stock 3rd gen f bodies and t birds... 😍 I wonder where all of them are now.... I'd LOVE to get my hands on any one of them!

[@robertroberts2484]

Bob is the greatest.

[@louislepage5111]

Nice too see him put it too ol' WJ 😊

[@brinkee7674]

I think 1980 was his biggest comeback all be it in a Plymouth. He was ALMOST mathematically out of the championship hunt unless the leader Shepard went out early an he would have to win and set high speed and time records in the final race of the season. Well as we know he did it

[@chadkent1241]

He didn't suffer an incredible crash AND total the dominant car while in the Plymouth. This video still has it correct.

[@MrSteveG58]

Good job well done

[@MondayMorningRacer]

Glad you enjoyed. I appreciate that.

[@mann5353]

Very well done.

[@MondayMorningRacer]

I appreciate that. Thanks for commenting.

[@peterivero4337]

Please cover the dodge boys bull.. nobody touches that subject especially nhra. Ecept Bob did it to nhra officials ( exposed cheating). Love to see the truth come out . But we all know who was that year series sponsor. No clarity from nhra.

[@MondayMorningRacer]

I just might one day. It's just a time deal for me. This work just fit with the southern nationals coming up and it being the last one. It was 8 hours solid, at least, of work to get it out.

[@paultidwell207]

Good job really enjoyed watching it

[@MondayMorningRacer]

Awesome, thank you!

[@mossycreektennessee6528]

He came to Bristol with brand new car, I have photos of Bob and Etta putting the new decals on the new car

[@shaneswayze6228]

THE G.O.A.T

[@chriswilliams8484]

BG set the bar in pro stock. Nobody has even come close to what he and his family managed to accomplish.

[@danielhackleman2140]

Was a body prep and painter on Glidden's one year Plymouth Arrow. Always look for videos about Bob Glidden. Thank you.

[@chriswilliams8484]

Awesome

[@apuz13]

Do you know what model year his last thunderbird he ever raced is?

[@MondayMorningRacer]

I believe the last year was 1988 when he debuted the Probe at Houston.

[@apuz13]

@@MondayMorningRacer ok thank you

[@michaelwallbrown3726]

you never even mentioned his 1979 season when he switched brands and still kept the #1 on the window thanks to a small block MoPar which some NASCAR teams gave up on in 1978

[@MondayMorningRacer]

Sure didn't! In no way was this video a synopsis of his career.

[@parentsbasement7734]

His main concern is where Etta is, real man

[@MsKatjie]

Nice work. Bob seemed like a top notch chap. No i am not a Limey!

[@lowrider6536]

Couldn’t no one in pro stock beat BOB he was the best I’m a Chevy guy and Chevy tried everything to beat him just wasn’t able to run with him seems like they was another GM team did finally end up beating BOB can’t remember the year might have been 89 or 90 I could be mistaken on that as well you had to respect BOB”s whole team which was his family I remember him rebuilding a big block ford motor at the track to win one time