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Don Garlits (M) from Tampa, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 204 ) 1959 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: XN, Class: A/FD, Div: 2
"Don's Speed Shop SR1" Owned by Don Garlits from Tampa, Florida USA Crew Chief: Ed Garlits
'57 Dragster by Don Garlits | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 8.369 at Brooksville Municipal Airport, FL/Apr. 26, 1959         1/4 Mile MPH: 185.57 at Brooksville Municipal Airport, FL/Apr. 26, 1959
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1959 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 87.21, MPH 82.80    Entry is 0.94139 times average ET and 1.11552 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1959 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.190 ET, 195.63 MPH    1000 Ft. 7.590 ET, 160.70 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 142.85 MPH   
1959 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.890 ET, 166.35 MPH 1000 Ft. 7.970 ET, 152.66 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 135.71 MPH
1959 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.590 ET, 154.21 MPH 1000 Ft. 8.389 ET, 145.02 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: In March, he took Swamp Rat I to Arizona and California, doing well in the former but not performing so well in California. Returning to Florida in April, he stunned the drag racing world with a world record clocking at Brooksville. On June 14, he clocked 8.48 at 182.56 mph at the Southwestern Drag News Invitational at the Freeway Drag Strip in Houston on June 14. A week later, he suffered the fateful engine explosion at Chester, South Carolina, which landed him in the hospital for weeks with second-degree burns to his hands and face. In a hospital interview, he said he would retire from drag racing. "I'm through with drag racing," he said. "I'll never race again." He sold one of his engines but kept the dragster and got Art Malone to drive it for him for the rest of the season. Photo: Lansing State Journal, June 21, 1959 - MB
Submitted by Super Crew, Last updated on Thursday, March 17, 2022, 11:46:29 PM by Mel Bashore. Approved by Super Crew.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Don Garlits (M) from Tampa, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1960 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: AA/D, Div: 2
"Swamp Rat Too-B" Owned by Ed Garlits from Tampa, Florida USA Crew Chief: Don Garlits
'60 Dragster by Don Garlits | Powered by Supercharged Gas 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1960 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1960 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.230 ET, 193.54 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 6.530 ET, 139.75 MPH   
1960 Average: 1/4 Mile: 9.420 ET, 160.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 7.060 ET, 121.62 MPH
1960 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 10.610 ET, 142.05 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 7.590 ET, 113.13 MPH
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No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, July 9, 2012, 05:40:23 PM by Ron Thums.
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Photog Web 		Don Garlits (M) from Tampa, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 204 ) 1960 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 2
"Don's Speed Shop/Swamp Rat 1-B" Owned by Don Garlits from Tampa, Florida USA Crew Chief: Don Garlits
'57 Dragster by Don Garlits | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 454 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 8.230 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 204.00 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1960 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 81.07, MPH 98.89    Entry is 0.94925 times average ET and 1.13333 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1960 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.962 ET, 204.54 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1960 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.670 ET, 180.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1960 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.378 ET, 166.41 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Used 392 Chrysler and 331 Chevy. Topped the Drag News Top 10 list on 5/21/60. Listed on 1972 poster showing speed milestones for having been the fastest in 1960 at 190.27. We need to validate the 8.23/204 numbers.
Submitted by Thomas De Lello, Last updated on Saturday, March 7, 2020, 07:01:39 PM by Ron Thums.
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Draglist Files (need photographer) Don Garlits (M) from Tampa, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 204 ) 1961 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 2
"Swamp Rat III" Owned by Don Garlits from Tampa, Florida USA Crew Chief: Don Garlits
'57 Dragster by Don Garlits | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 454 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.880 at Columbia SC 1961 (NR)         1/4 Mile MPH: 190.88 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1961 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 100.0, MPH 70.42    Entry is 0.93144 times average ET and 1.05197 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1961 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.880 ET, 204.54 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1961 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.460 ET, 181.45 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1961 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.040 ET, 169.81 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Set national ET record of 7.88 at Columbia SC; speed record of 189.86 in early February at Oldsmar, Fla. 1972 poster showing mph milestones throughout history credited Don with a 190.88 (Racing History Poster) run in 1961.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, 04:01:10 PM by John Bockelman. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Photog Web 		Don Garlits (M) from Tampa, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 370 ) 1962 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: AA/D, Div: 2
"Swamp Rat IV" Owned by Don Garlits from Tampa, Florida USA Crew Chief: Don Garlits
'62 Dragster by Don Garlits | Powered by Supercharged Gas 413 Dodge with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 185.18 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1962 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 73.21    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 1.08929 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1962 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.990 ET, 202.70 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1962 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.990 ET, 170.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1962 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.990 ET, 152.98 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Set national record at 180.36 on 9/03/62 at US Nationals 1962.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, 04:22:05 PM by John Murnan II.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Don Garlits (M) from Tampa, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 180 / 15) 1963 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: AA/D, Div: 1
"Brief Encounter" Owned by Bob Casseday & Biddy Winward from Wilmington, Delaware USA Crew Chief: Biddy Winward
'63 Dragster by Don Garlits | Powered by Supercharged Gas 413 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.760 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 189.06 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1963 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 100.0, MPH 74.35    Entry is 0.90128 times average ET and 1.07353 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1963 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.760 ET, 202.70 MPH    1000 Ft. 8.270 ET, 153.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1963 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.610 ET, 176.11 MPH 1000 Ft. 8.400 ET, 142.86 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1963 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.460 ET, 160.29 MPH 1000 Ft. 8.820 ET, 136.06 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Friday, December 20, 2024, 12:20:47 PM by John Bockelman.
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Photog Web 		Don Garlits (M) from Tampa, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1963 - Category: GASDRAG, Type: MN, Class: AA/D, Div: 2
"Swamp Rat IV" Owned by Don Garlits from Tampa, Florida USA Crew Chief: Don Garlits
'62 Dragster by Don Garlits | Powered by Supercharged Gas 413 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1963 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1963 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.760 ET, 202.70 MPH    1000 Ft. 8.270 ET, 153.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1963 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.610 ET, 176.11 MPH 1000 Ft. 8.400 ET, 142.86 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1963 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 9.460 ET, 160.29 MPH 1000 Ft. 8.820 ET, 136.06 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Are we sure this 413 cid motor is a hemi? Didn't he run a Dart, wedge motor briefly? - RT
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, 04:24:32 PM by John Murnan II.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Don Garlits (M) from Tampa, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 180 ) 1963 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7
"Frantic Four" Owned by Weekly, Fox, Holding from California USA Crew Chief: Jim Fox
'63 Dragster by Rod Pepmuller | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 331 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1963 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1963 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.600 ET, 207.36 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1963 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.200 ET, 188.28 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1963 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.800 ET, 175.44 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
Racer's Web Site | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, March 24, 2009, 08:55:52 AM by John Bockelman. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Don Garlits (M) from Tampa, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 180 ) 1963 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 2
"Swamp Rat V" Owned by Don Garlits from Tampa, Florida USA Crew Chief: Don Garlits
'63 Dragster by Don Garlits | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 396 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.910 at East Haddam CT 9/21/63         1/4 Mile MPH: 190.26 at East Haddam CT 9/21/63
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1963 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 74.16, MPH 55.19    Entry is 0.96463 times average ET and 1.01052 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1963 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.600 ET, 207.36 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1963 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.200 ET, 188.28 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1963 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.800 ET, 175.44 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Connie Swingle helped on the chassis. Ran 8.24 (National Record) at 186.23 at the NHRA Winternationals on 2/16/63. Set speed record at Indy on 5/29/63 at 189.03. On 9/21/63, first over 190 with a 190.26 at East Haddam, Connecticut.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, November 25, 2012, 09:43:59 PM by John Bockelman. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Don Garlits (M) from Tampa, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 180 ) 1963 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 2
"Swamp Rat 5A" Owned by Don Garlits from Tampa, Florida USA Crew Chief: Don Garlits
'63 Dragster by Don Garlits | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 454 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 8.110 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 189.86 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1963 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 57.50, MPH 54.14    Entry is 0.98902 times average ET and 1.00839 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1963 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.600 ET, 207.36 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1963 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.200 ET, 188.28 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1963 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.800 ET, 175.44 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
Racer's Web Site | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, March 24, 2009, 08:56:40 AM by John Bockelman. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Ed Kilburg Don Garlits (M) from Tampa, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 180 ) 1964 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 2
"Swamp Rat VII" Owned by Don Garlits from Tampa, Florida USA Crew Chief: Don Garlits
'64 Dragster by Connie Swingle | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.670 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/64         1/4 Mile MPH: 201.34 at Great Meadows NJ 8/64
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1964 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 84.63, MPH 79.73    Entry is 0.95268 times average ET and 1.05369 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1964 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.501 ET, 208.33 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.900 ET, 142.85 MPH   
1964 Average: 1/4 Mile: 8.051 ET, 191.08 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.195 ET, 139.00 MPH
1964 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.601 ET, 178.86 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.525 ET, 131.97 MPH
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Notes: Connie Swingle built in Garlits' shop. | On 7/12/64, Garlits ran 7.85/200.44 National Records in Detroit (first piston driven car over 200 mph). On 8/01/64, Don went 7.78/201.34 mph at Great Meadows, NJ. Set National Record at Indy in 9/64 at 7.67. Did Don go 7.60/206.88 this year? Valid? Ran 8.20/192.30 at Bakersfield 3/64.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, 04:26:17 PM by John Kilburg.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Don Garlits (M) from Tampa, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 204 ) 1965 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 2
"Garlits Chassis Special" Owned by Don Garlits from Tampa, Florida USA Crew Chief: Don Garlits & Connie Swingle
'65 Dragster by Don Garlits | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 396 Chrysler Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.610 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 204.54 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1965 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 70.63, MPH 67.47    Entry is 0.96268 times average ET and 1.04092 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1965 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.190 ET, 219.50 MPH    1000 Ft. 6.420 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.560 ET, 149.69 MPH   
1965 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.905 ET, 196.50 MPH 1000 Ft. 6.780 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.838 ET, 142.21 MPH
1965 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.601 ET, 180.20 MPH 1000 Ft. 7.200 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.168 ET, 134.60 MPH
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No notes on this entry.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Tuesday, March 24, 2009, 08:57:38 AM by John Bockelman. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Don Garlits (M) from Tampa, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 204 ) 1965 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 2
"Swamp Rat 8B / Wynns Jammer" Owned by Don Garlits from Tampa, Florida USA Crew Chief: Don Garlits
'65 Dragster by Don Garlits | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Dodge with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.500 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 219.50 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1965 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 78.32, MPH 100.0    Entry is 0.94877 times average ET and 1.11705 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1965 Records: 1/4 Mile: 7.190 ET, 219.50 MPH    1000 Ft. 6.420 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.560 ET, 149.69 MPH   
1965 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.905 ET, 196.50 MPH 1000 Ft. 6.780 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.838 ET, 142.21 MPH
1965 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.601 ET, 180.20 MPH 1000 Ft. 7.200 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 6.168 ET, 134.60 MPH
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Notes: Both Garlits and Carl Schiefer are listed at 7.50/219.50 in this car. We need to confirm which one ran these numbers and obtain the best times for the other. (7.60/214.28 at Ubly MI -mg) Won March Meet (7.63) with Marvin Schwartz Runner-up in a second Garlits car. Collided with Ronnie Goodsell at Cecil Co (blower explosion & oil bath) and quit driving for a time, naming Carl Schiefer the driver going forward, this on the same weekend Tex Randall and Lou Cangelose were killed in crashes.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, October 26, 2019, 05:58:56 PM by Mike Gagnon.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Don Garlits (M) from Tampa, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 204 ) 1966 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 2
"Swamp Rat 8B" Owned by Don Garlits from Tampa, Florida USA Crew Chief: Don Garlits
'65 Dragster by Don Garlits | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Dodge Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.700 at NHRA Pomona CA 2/66         1/4 Mile MPH: 205.34 at Half Moon Bay CA 3/20/66
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1966 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 48.66, MPH 53.47    Entry is 1.00260 times average ET and 1.00657 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1966 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.950 ET, 223.32 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1966 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.680 ET, 204.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1966 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.410 ET, 186.29 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Garlits qualified #13 at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals with a 7.70, but he lost early in eliminations. Of course, he was at Famoso for the Bakersfield March Meet. On Saturday, March 5, 64 cars were competing. Garlits ran an opening round 7.70/200.88 over Dave McKenzie's 7.87/191. But in the next round, he fouled away a 7.75/174.75, advancing Jack Ewell. The next day (March 6), they did it again, only this time it was a 32-car field. Unfortunately, Don's off pace 8.13/190.66 lost to Roy Thode's 7.69/196 in the first round. He had a best-of-three-match race against "Sneaky Pete" Robinson's SOHC Ford-powered car at Island Dragway. Don won the first race, hitting 195 over a crossed-up Robinson, but in the next race, he fouled. In the deciding race, Pete's 8.00 won the match. On March 20, Half Moon Bay held a six-car show. Garlits' 7.89 qualified #2 behind Don "the Snake" Prudhomme's 7.78. Garlits improved to 7.75/205.34 in his first-round win over Tommy Ivo's 7.99/204, but in the semifinals, he lost an engine while running 7.77 over John Edmunds' 7.85. Garlits could not repair for the final, and Edmunds was reinstated on the "break rule." On April 10, another match race was run at Cecil County. This time he faced Prudhomme. It was not Garlits' day as first he fouled, and then he lost with a 7.78/189.86, to lose two straight.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Don Garlits (M) from Tampa, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1966 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 2
"Swamp Rat X" Owned by Don Garlits from Tampa, Florida USA Crew Chief: Don Garlits
'66 Dragster by Don Garlits | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Dodge Hemi with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.370 at Rising Sun MD 9/66         1/4 Mile MPH: 211.76 at Rising Sun MD 9/66
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1966 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 71.23, MPH 70.08    Entry is 0.95964 times average ET and 1.03804 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1966 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.950 ET, 223.32 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1966 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.680 ET, 204.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1966 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 8.410 ET, 186.29 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Garlits raced out of Troy, Michigan, in early 1966. In September, Don won the Mr. USA Fuel Championships at Cecil County. A final round 7.37/211.76 (Low ET) beat Chris Karamesines' 7.46/209.78.
Submitted by Ron Thums, Last updated on Saturday, February 1, 2020, 06:42:33 PM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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© John Hutchinson Don Garlits (M) from Seffner, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 204 ) 1967 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 2
"Swamp Rat 10" Owned by Don Garlits from Seffner, Florida USA Crew Chief: Don Garlits
'66 Dragster by Don Garlits | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Dodge with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 7.550 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1967 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 28.41, MPH 00.00    Entry is 1.03567 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1967 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.700 ET, 230.76 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.050 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1967 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.290 ET, 212.76 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.303 ET, 0.00 MPH
1967 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.880 ET, 196.83 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.633 ET, 0.00 MPH
Racer's Web Site | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: w, Swingle, Marrone
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, May 23, 2010, 12:42:10 PM by John Bockelman.
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© John Hutchinson Don Garlits (M) from Seffner, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 204 ) 1967 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 2
"Swamp Rat 11" Owned by Don Garlits from Seffner, Florida USA Crew Chief: Don Garlits
'67 Dragster by Don Garlits | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Dodge by Don Garlits with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 6.760 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/03/67         1/4 Mile MPH: 223.88 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/03/67
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1967 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 94.91, MPH 80.88    Entry is 0.92730 times average ET and 1.05227 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1967 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.700 ET, 230.76 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 5.050 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1967 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.290 ET, 212.76 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.303 ET, 0.00 MPH
1967 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.880 ET, 196.83 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.633 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: With Marrone (sp?) This was the famous Indy 1967 race where Garlits shaved his beard on the starting line after finally hitting the sixes on new M&H tires loaned by James Warren, who he defeated in the final. Also 6.77/220.58 this year. | Garlits ran 7.70/209 at Salt Lake City on 5/07/67 defeating Dan Noorda in a match race with 4200 in attendance - Utah Drag Racing History
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Monday, February 27, 2023, 09:27:21 PM by John Bockelman.
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Darwin Busch, Brent Busch Collection Don Garlits (M) from Seffner, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 204 ) 1968 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 2
"Swamp Rat 11" Owned by Don Garlits from Seffner, Florida USA Crew Chief: Don Garlits
'67 Dragster by Don Garlits | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Dodge with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 6.770 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 226.70 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/01/68
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1968 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 71.97, MPH 72.71    Entry is 0.95892 times average ET and 1.03535 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1968 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.400 ET, 236.00 MPH    1000 Ft. 5.723 ET, 226.58 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.660 ET, 174.00 MPH   
1968 Average: 1/4 Mile: 7.060 ET, 218.96 MPH 1000 Ft. 6.440 ET, 196.76 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.160 ET, 160.70 MPH
1968 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.720 ET, 200.24 MPH 1000 Ft. 7.157 ET, 177.05 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.633 ET, 146.50 MPH
Racer's Web Site | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: On 7/13/68, Garlits was first to run 240 mph in Alton, Illinois, but the run was widely disputed. We are not listing it as an official time. A 6.87/219.50 at the Springnationals was half of the quickest and fastest side-by-side race at the time (with Mike Snively at 7.10/221.66). Confirmed 6.894/226.70 at Indy 9/68. | Garlits faced Don Prudhomme for a best of three match race at Carlsbad on January 14. The "Snake" got out on him on their first run, and Garlits broke an aluminum rod, and it went through the oil pan. The left cylinder head was also damaged on the run. He had run 6.95/209 but lost to Prudhomme's 7.01/223. Garlits was done for the day. He went to Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals, where his 7.20/219.50 qualified #23 for the 32-car field. He beat Jack Ewell in the first round, with a 7.31/189.06, and in round two, a 7.12/217.90 stopped Tommy Ivo. Unfortunately, his 7.25/212.26 in the third round lost to eventual winner James Warren's 7.03/221. Garlits was running well at OCIR for the PDA Championships on March 3. It was a 64-car field, and in the fourth round, Don's 6.86 beat Chuck Kurzawa's 7.08 in the "Ramchargers" car. He had an easy run in the semifinals when Marvin Schwartz was unable to show. This put Garlits into the final against Vic Brown driving the "Creitz and Greer" car. Vic was also running well, hitting 6.80 in his semifinal win, so Don pushed the 'tree a little too hard and fouled, giving Brown the victory. He did not compete at Famoso for the Bakersfield March Meet.
Submitted by Mike Gagnon, Last updated on Monday, July 18, 2022, 12:03:40 AM by Ron Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Les Welch / Grant Bittner Collection Don Garlits (M) from Seffner, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 204 ) 1969 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 2
"Swamp Rat 12" Owned by Don Garlits from Seffner, Florida USA Crew Chief: Don Garlits
'69 Dragster by Don Garlits & Taffee | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Dodge with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 6.632 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 8/31/69         1/4 Mile MPH: 222.69 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 8/31/69
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1969 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 79.64, MPH 59.72    Entry is 0.95151 times average ET and 1.01704 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1969 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.400 ET, 238.15 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.660 ET, 174.00 MPH   
1969 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.970 ET, 218.96 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.030 ET, 160.70 MPH
1969 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.540 ET, 202.41 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.400 ET, 149.69 MPH
Racer's Web Site | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: AKA Wynnscharger. Qualified at Bakersfield 69 with a 7.08. Ran 6.632/222.69 at NHRA Indianapolis Nats 69. | Don ran a (disputed) 240 at Alton Dragway in Illinois. We are not going to list that time officially. Other than the 240, we need to confirm Don's best speed for 1969.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, January 12, 2025, 04:20:44 PM by Neil Van Zile Jr.. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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© Tom West, Replicas West Don Garlits (M) from Seffner, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 797 ) 1969 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 7
"Smothers Bros. Beach Boys Special" Owned by Jim Busby & Dick Smothers from Los Angeles, California USA Crew Chief: Jim Busby
'69 Dragster by Roy Fjastad - SPE | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 392 Chrysler Hemi by Ed Pink with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 6.910 at Union Grove WI 6/01/69         1/4 Mile MPH: 220.58 at Union Grove WI 6/01/69
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1969 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 55.26, MPH 54.22    Entry is 0.99139 times average ET and 1.00740 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1969 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.400 ET, 238.15 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.660 ET, 174.00 MPH   
1969 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.970 ET, 218.96 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.030 ET, 160.70 MPH
1969 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.540 ET, 202.41 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.400 ET, 149.69 MPH
No Racer Website | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Garlits drove this car as well as his own at the 1969 Olympics of Drag Racing at Union Grove, says a 6/2/69 Milwaukee Sentinel article. - RT | Dick Smothers sponsored this car, but I left him in the owners' box although it was Jim Busby's car, and he was the crew chief (Dick was funny but tuning a nitro hemi was not his forte).
Submitted by Ron Thums, Last updated on Sunday, January 23, 2022, 12:24:43 AM by Ron Thums.
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Photog Web 		Don Garlits (M) from Seffner, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 204 ) 1970 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 2
"Swamp Rat 13" Owned by Don Garlits from Seffner, Florida USA Crew Chief: Don Garlits
'70 Dragster by Don Garlits | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Dodge by Don Garlits with direct drive
1/4 Mile ET: 6.509 at NHRA Gainesville FL 2/14/70         1/4 Mile MPH: 226.70 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/06/70
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1970 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 88.40, MPH 70.16    Entry is 0.94745 times average ET and 1.03535 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1970 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.400 ET, 238.15 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.660 ET, 174.00 MPH   
1970 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.870 ET, 218.96 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.030 ET, 160.70 MPH
1970 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.370 ET, 204.11 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.400 ET, 149.69 MPH
Racer's Web Site | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: With Connie Swingle & T.C. Lemons. The clutch exploded and severed Don's foot on March 8th, 1970, during the final round of the second race in the 1970 AHRA Grand American Series at Lions Drag Strip in Long Beach, California. Don recovered, then built his revolutionary rear-engine dragster for the 1971 season. Ran 6.57 on 3/08/70 at the same Lions event, which was the new AHRA record. Low qualifier at Gainesville 2/70 at 6.551 and Low ET the next day at 6.509.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, December 28, 2025, 04:23:04 PM by John Murnan II.
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No Photo (Edit this to add one!) Don Garlits (M) from Seffner, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 204 ) 1971 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 2
"Swamp Rat 15" Owned by Don Garlits from Seffner, Florida USA Crew Chief: Don Garlits
'70 Dragster by Don Garlits | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Dodge with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1971 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1971 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.211 ET, 245.90 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1971 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.750 ET, 218.96 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1971 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.289 ET, 204.11 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
Racer's Web Site | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Don was having trouble getting the new rear-engine car to go straight. Before he figured that out (slow down the steering), he built this slingshot to race for the 1971 season. His wife Pat saw it in his garage and told him to "Get your guys together and make that rear-engine car work." They did, and the rest is history. Don provided this car to Goodyear to use as a promotional display. He loaded up both cars in a small trailer and headed west. Upon arriving in California, he opened the door a crack with a number of his fellow racers in attendance. They caught a peek at the slingshot, and all began laughing, sure that Garlits had given up on his crazy rear-engine dragster idea and was going to race a conventional car. Garlits gave the car to Goodyear, then went to the AHRA race, where AHRA boss Jim Tice looked into the trailer and saw the rear-engine car in pieces (to fit both cars, it had to be disassembled). Tice ordered Garlits to put it together right at the gate so that every fan coming in would see that Garlits was there and that he had this new rear-engine car. When Don got it put together and was ready to race, the slingshot drivers did not want to face him, knowing the handling disasters that previous rear-engine cars had been. Don was told to take a single and that if he touched either stripe, he was out of there. Don made a straight and true pass down the track, and he was in. He made it to the finals, where Gary Cochran got him with a holeshot in a slingshot. But the writing was on the wall, and within two years, almost every top fuel team in the country had a new rear-engine car. - Don Garlits (paraphrased), from the Racin' and Rockin' with Draglist.com radio show, July 9, 2010.
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© Rick Howard Don Garlits (M) from Seffner, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 204 ) 1971 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 2
"Wynns Charger SR 14" Owned by Don Garlits from Seffner, Florida USA Crew Chief: Don Garlits
'70 Dragster by Don Garlits | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Dodge with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.211 at NHRA Indianapolis IN 9/05/71 (NR)         1/4 Mile MPH: 244.56 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1971 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 100.0, MPH 97.50    Entry is 0.92015 times average ET and 1.11692 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1971 Records: 1/4 Mile: 6.211 ET, 245.90 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH   
1971 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.750 ET, 218.96 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1971 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.289 ET, 204.11 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
Racer's Web Site | No video link | Web Search | Web Image Search | Web Video Search
Notes: Don started this revolutionary season at Pomona, qualifying well at #10 but not dominating at 6.842/209.39. He beat Tommy Allen in round one, 6.85/208.33 to 6.89/209.79. Don improved to 6.72/211.76 to defeat Jim Nicoll's 6.85/193.54 in round two. He duplicated the 6.72 at 210.53 to beat Carl Olson's shut-off 10.81 in round three. Don easily defeated Jim Dunn in the semis, 6.70/209.79 to 7.58/146.31. In the final, Don paved the way for the rear-engine future with a 7.031/214.79 defeat of a broken Kenny Safford. Garlits put an exclamation point on things at the Gatornationals with a 6.53/226.13 low qualifying effort. He beat Jim Walther in round one, 7.06/172.08 to 7.40/192.71. However, Sarge Arciero upset him in round two, 6.63/228.42 to 6.81/188.07. Don qualified low at the Dallas Springnationals at 6.447/227.27. A solid 6.54/220.04 took out Paul Schoenfield's 8.79/110.20 in round one, and he took out west coast tough guy Don Moody in round two, 6.58/211.26 to 7.07/155.44. Don kept rolling in round three with a 6.54/200.00 win over Ronnie Martin's 6.84/208.89. He took out Kenny Safford's fouling 15.69/67.46 in the semis with a 9.96/87.12. In the final, Don took out John Wiebe to claim the title, 6.591/213.27 to 7.15/154.37. Garlits qualified #3 at the Summernationals at 6.669/223.88. He beat Richie Broughton in round one, 6.76/218.44 to 7.84/161.29, but lost to a Jim Harnsberger holeshot in round two, 6.76/205.47 to Don's 6.69/216.86. Then came Indy, where Don amazed the world with a 6.211/230.76 low qualifying effort. In round one, he beat Al Friedman, 6.28/230.17 to 6.65/223.88. A 6.32/231.36 took out John Wiebe's otherwise excellent 6.46/232.55 in round two. Don beat Summernationals winner Arnie Behling in round 3, 6.25/231.95 to a solid 6.44/224.43. He took out Carl Olson in the semis, 6.31/230.76 to 7.29/149.00. In the final, Steve Carbone beat Don in the famous "burndown" race, 6.486/229.00 to 6.65/229.00. Garlits qualified #6 at the Amarillo World Finals at 6.849/199.55. He beat Mike Tarter in round one, running 6.61/217.39 when Mike lost fire. Don beat a fouling Jerry Ruth in round two, 6.96/196.07 to 6.90/216.34. In round three, Raymond Beadle also left too soon against Don, sending him on a 7.23/145.63 to 9.86/92.21 victory. Garlits took out Clayton Harris in the semis, 6.60/217.91 to 6.72/208.81. In the final, Gerry Glenn upset the Swamp Rat with a 6.59/227.27 victory when it was Don's turn to foul away a 6.55/222.22 effort. Garlits did not run at the Ontario Supernationals this year. | 2/07/71 - Don Garlits wins NHRA Winternationals in rear-engine dragster (7.03 seconds at 214.79 mph) minus the rear wing. Also ran 6.35 National Record at US 131 on 8/71. Ran 6.53 low qualifier at Gators and 6.211 low qualifier at Indy. Beat Keeling and Clayton digger with Rick Ramsey up at Bakersfield 1971 with an ET of 6.71/223 mph to a quicker 6.64/224. BACK STORY: Don was having trouble getting the new rear-engine car to go straight. Before he figured that out (slow down the steering), he built a slingshot to race for the 1971 season. His wife Pat saw it in his garage and told him to "Get your guys together and make that rear-engine car work." They did, and the rest is history. Don provided the slingshot to Goodyear to use as a promotional display. He loaded up both cars in a small trailer and headed west. Upon arriving in California, he opened the door a crack with a number of his fellow racers in attendance. They caught a peek at the slingshot, and all began laughing, sure that Garlits had given up on his crazy rear-engine dragster idea and was going to race a conventional car. Garlits gave the car to Goodyear, then went to the AHRA race, where AHRA boss Jim Tice looked into the trailer and saw the rear-engine car in pieces (to fit both cars, it had to be disassembled). Tice ordered Garlits to put it together right at the gate so every fan coming in would see that Garlits was there and that he had this new rear-engine car. When Don got it put together and was ready to race, the slingshot drivers did not want to face him, knowing the handling disasters that previous rear-engine cars had been. Don was told to take a single and that if he touched either stripe, he was out of there. Don made a straight and true pass down the track, and he was in. He made it to the finals, where Gary Cochran got him with a holeshot in a slingshot. But the writing was on the wall, and within two years, almost every top fuel team in the country had a new rear-engine car. - Don Garlits (paraphrased), from the Racin' and Rockin' with Draglist.com radio show, July 9, 2010). | Where did Don run 244.56? Was that in 1971? The best NHRA national event speed was 231.95 at the Summers. Rick Howard photo from Edgewater Raceway Park, Cincy, Ohio.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Sunday, January 15, 2023, 01:19:35 AM by Rick Howard. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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Handout, Bob Alberty Jr. Collection Don Garlits (M) from Seffner, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 204 / 21) 1972 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 2
"Wynns SR 18" Owned by Don Garlits from Seffner, Florida USA Crew Chief: Don Garlits
'72 Dragster by Connie Swingle | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Dodge with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.100 at NHRA D3 Saginaw MI 7/72         1/4 Mile MPH: 243.90 at NHRA Gainesville (WR) 3/72
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1972 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 86.22, MPH 95.95    Entry is 0.92424 times average ET and 1.10297 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1972 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.910 ET, 245.90 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.280 ET, 182.00 MPH   
1972 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.600 ET, 221.13 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.875 ET, 172.90 MPH
1972 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.289 ET, 204.11 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.400 ET, 154.09 MPH
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Notes: Qualified number one at Tulsa PRA National Challenge at 6.241/231.36. On 5/08/72, Don is Top Eliminator at AHRA Nationals-6.33 seconds at 229.59 mph. Gainesville 3/72 times of 6.15/243.90 were the quickest ever at the time, but were not backed up. 6.19 Original pre-Internet draglist entry. Listed times from National Dragster, 12/29/72, at Gainesville. Ran 6.10 at NHRA WCS Meet in Saginaw, Michigan, on 7/72. 6.19 Martin, 6.49 Pomona, 6.15 Gainesville, 6.24 Tulsa
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© Tom West, Replicas West Don Garlits (M) from Seffner, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 204 ) 1972 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 2
"Don Garlits" Owned by Don Garlits from Seffner, Florida USA Crew Chief: Don Garlits
'72 Dragster by Don Garlits & Connie Swingle | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Dodge with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 6.800 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 238.00 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1972 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 35.78, MPH 84.05    Entry is 1.03030 times average ET and 1.07629 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1972 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.910 ET, 245.90 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.280 ET, 182.00 MPH   
1972 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.600 ET, 221.13 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.875 ET, 172.90 MPH
1972 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.289 ET, 204.11 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 5.400 ET, 154.09 MPH
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Notes: 170 Shorty test car. Ran in 72 in preparation for streamliner.
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© Thomas Nagy Don Garlits (M) from Seffner, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 204 ) 1973 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 2
"Wynns Charger SR 19" Owned by Don Garlits from Seffner, Florida USA Crew Chief: Don Garlits
'72 Dragster by Don Garlits & Connie Swingle | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Dodge with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.784 at NHRA Ontario CA 11/25/73 (NR)         1/4 Mile MPH: 247.25 at NHRA Ontario CA 11/17/73 (NR)
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1973 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 100.0, MPH 100.0    Entry is 0.89953 times average ET and 1.08519 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1973 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.784 ET, 247.25 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.135 ET, 184.80 MPH   
1973 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.430 ET, 227.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.360 ET, 175.56 MPH
1973 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.076 ET, 207.04 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.690 ET, 163.21 MPH
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Notes: "Big Daddy" Don Garlits started his season at the Irwindale Grand Premiere race. It was a sixteen-car field, and he qualified #1, setting Top Speed as well at 233.16. But Garlits was unhappy after the first round as youngster John Stewart's 6.45 beat his 6.54 in the opening round. Things went more his way at Beeline for the AHRA Winternationals, where once again, he qualified #1 (6.09/235.60). It was a 32-car field, and Don got to solo in the first two rounds, running easy passes of 6.76/149.25 and 8.45/125 before finally racing round three. In that round, he faced Ronnie Martin, and Don narrowly got the win with his 6.20/234, holding off Martin's quicker 6.17/228. In the semifinals, opponent Jerry Wilson got out of shape and crossed the centerline. Garlits still legged it to a 6.19 at only 203.16 for the win. In the final, he went up against the self-proclaimed "King," Jerry Ruth. Ruth was running strong; every one of his runs in eliminations was in the 6.1s. But Ruth snoozed in the final. Although he ran an AHRA ET record of 6.06 at 223.32, it wasn't enough to beat Garlits' 6.16 with an AHRA record of his own at 239.36. It was then off to Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals. Due to wet weather (rained out twice), traction was poor. Still, Garlits ran 6.838/230.17 to qualify #5 in the 32-car field. He improved to 6.603/234.37 in the first round to beat Herm Petersen, and in round two, he set Low ET with a 6.510/227.84 to beat Terry Capp. In round three, Denver Schutz had problems on the line and shut off, so Garlits eased it through with a 9.61/89. The semifinals had Don running 6.541/233.76 to stop Jack Martin's 6.83/202. It was "Big Daddy's" day, as a final round 6.741/235.60 (Top Speed) stopped Dennis Baca's 7.07/213 for the money. The following week (February 25), he was at Sacramento, and it looked like he would have another shot at racing Stewart. But in the semifinals, his 6.68/213.28 lost to Jim Herbert's holeshot 6.72/201. Stewart would go on to beat Herbert in the final. Garlits then set his sights on the Bakersfield March Meet. A 6.45 qualified #5 in the 32-car show, but in round three, both he and Dwight Salisbury ran 6.68 (Garlits at a Top Speed of the meet 238.09), but Dwight got the win light. He didn't have to wait long before picking up his next win, as it came the following weekend (March 11) at the AHRA Northern Nationals at Fremont. This was a sixteen-car show, and Garlits' 6.71/232.55 qualified #5. He improved to 6.57/233.76 in round one to cover Tommy Ivo's 6.64/216 and an even better 6.21/234.98 (Top Speed) beat Chris Karamesines in round two. The semifinals saw a rematch of the AHRA Winternationals final, with Ruth staging against Garlits. The results were the same: Garlits' 6.27/232.55 beat Ruth's 6.32/231. In the final, he faced the Low ET car of James Warren. Warren must have been a bit worried as he fouled, handing the win to Don at 6.69/228.42. A week later (March 18), the black car was at Gainesville for the NHRA Gatornationals. Garlits qualified #2 with a 6.087/239.36. He got quicker in round one, with a 6.059/243.24 that beat Karamesines' strong 6.11/236. Garlits speed was a new NHRA record. But in round two, he fell off to a 6.183/241.28, enough to let eventual winner Petersen's 6.08/234 slip by. He qualified #1 at Tulsa for the AHRA Grand American race in April with a 6.37, and he made it into the final before fouling against Vic Brown. Not sure where Don found the time, but while running all these events, he was match racing all over the country. He stopped at Green Valley in May for the AHRA Grand American race. He lasted until the semifinals before his 6.49 lost to John Wiebe's 6.47. His next win came at Denver's Century 21 Raceway for the AHRA Springnationals. Don qualified #1 for the sixteen-car field with a 6.46/212.26. He beat Mark Williams in the first round before setting Low ET with a 6.33 in round two over a fouling Lee Beard. A 6.38 beat Gary Beck's close 6.40 in the semifinals. His final round victim was Dan Richins. Garlits wasn't running his best at Columbus for the NHRA Springnationals. It took him four qualifying attempts before his 6.499/230.17 finally got him into the show (#14). But on Sunday, he was the quickest. He started eliminations with a 6.364/226.16 over Don Moody, and his 6.253/233.16 in round two over Pat Dakin was the quickest run made in eliminations. He beat Marvin Schwartz in the semifinal with a 6.490/221.13 and faced Wiebe in the final. John's best on Sunday was only a 6.48, so Garlits was the favorite going into the final, but he slowed to 6.560/225.00 while Wiebe's consistent 6.49/227 grabbed his first-ever NHRA victory. Don became the fourth member of the Cragar Five Second Club with a 5.95 at Portland on July 7, 1973. He ran 5.99/241.93 at Fremont, Ca., in July 1973. Bret Kepner: At the 1973 AHRA Gateway Nationals at St. Louis International Raceway, Don won Top Fuel Eliminator and was low qualifier at 6.14/230.18. At NHRA Indy, Garlits qualified with #18 at 6.261/228.42 and lost to Gary Beck in round one, 6.01/241 to 6.134/234.37. Don also ran 5.90 at Suffolk. Don had a world-beating day at the NHRA Supernationals at Ontario, which rained out on the first Saturday. NHRA attempted to run on Sunday, but it rained out again. The race was rescheduled and run on November 25. Garlits qualified #1 at 5.803/247.25. He beat Carl Olson in round one, 5.980/244.56 to 6.44/228. In round two, his 5.86/245.23 took out Randy Allison's 6.18/200. Ron really stepped up in the semis with a 5.79/245.90 over Dan Richins' 6.69/138. Gaines Markley did not show for the final, but Don' laid down an amazing 5.78/244.56 for the win. We think that was a 5.784. We need confirmation. Photo from the 1973 NHRA US Nationals, Indianapolis Raceway Park.
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Franklin Ratliff Don Garlits (M) from Seffner, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 204 ) 1973 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 2
"Wynns - Liner" Owned by Don Garlits from Seffner, Florida USA Crew Chief: Don Garlits
'72 Dragster by Don Garlits & Connie Swingle | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Dodge with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1973 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00    Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1973 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.784 ET, 247.25 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.135 ET, 184.80 MPH   
1973 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.430 ET, 227.84 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.360 ET, 175.56 MPH
1973 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 7.076 ET, 207.04 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.690 ET, 163.21 MPH
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Notes: ND article indicated that Butch Maas, who had finally recovered from burns sustained driving the Hawaiian funny car, debuted the car with Garlits at the AHRA Grand American event at Orange County in early 1973. He did not qualify but ran 180 mph. Garlits was also there in his more conventional shorty dragster. Don Cook drove the car at IHRA Lakeland, Florida. Garlits said, "Both Maas and Cook said it was doing something funny, so I got in the car myself for a ride." Body by Jocko. Photo from Lakeland 73.
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© Thomas Nagy Don Garlits (M) from Seffner, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 204 ) 1974 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 2
"Wynns Charger SR 19" Owned by Don Garlits from Seffner, Florida USA Crew Chief: Don Garlits
'73 Dragster by Don Garlits | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 501 KB Milodon Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.780 at AHRA Phoenix AZ 1/74         1/4 Mile MPH: 247.25 at AHRA Phoenix AZ 1/74
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1974 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 100.0, MPH 96.52    Entry is 0.91746 times average ET and 1.07969 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1974 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.780 ET, 248.61 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.000 ET, 184.80 MPH   
1974 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.300 ET, 229.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.360 ET, 176.12 MPH
1974 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.820 ET, 211.54 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.690 ET, 163.21 MPH
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Notes: Don set both ends of the AHRA top fuel record at Beeline when he ran 5.78/247.25 during the semifinals of the 1974 AHRA Winternationals. He lost the final to Mike Wagoner when his brakes failed after his burnout, and he coasted down the track. Photo from the 1974 NHRA Gatornationals, Gainesville, Florida. Ran 6.09 at Pomona, 6.23 at Gainesville. | After earning $300,000 in '73, "Big Daddy" hoped to make even more in '74. Garlits started the season at the Irwindale Grand Premiere race in January. The eight-car field consisted of eight of the nine drivers in the Cragar Five Second club (Mike Snively was without a ride). There was no qualifying for the race as the first-round pairings were drawn from a hat. Garlits went on to win by beating Dan Richins in the first round, with a 6.45/200.44, and a Low ET shot of 6.33 at 225 in the semifinals stopped John Stewart's 6.37/199. In the final, he faced Larry Dixon's Chevy-powered car. Larry lost a blower, and Don won the event with a 6.38/226.13 (Top Speed). It was an excellent way to start the year. At Beeline or the AHRA Winternationals, his 6.04/233.76 qualified #2. A first-round 6.12/227.27 beat Bob Williams, while in round two, he picked up to 5.83/245.90 in beating a fouling Ron Attebury. As mentioned earlier, he reset both ends of the AHRA record with his 5.78/247.25 trashing of Frank Bradley in the semifinals. He was to face Mike Wagoner in the final, but his brakes failed to hold the car on the line, and Mike soloed for the win. The following week (February 3), he was at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals. He qualified #10 with a 6.09/235.60. In round one, Dwight Salisbury fouled against him, so Don advanced with a 6.47/207.85. In the second round, his brakes failed again just as they had at Beeline, and Pat Dakin soloed for the win. At the NHRA Gatornationals, Don ran 6.23/231.36 to qualify #3. Unfortunately, he was late off the line in the first round, and his 6.28/232.55 lost to John Weibe's 6.39/194. He also failed to reach the finals at Sacramento on March 23, but he won the AHRA Northern Nationals at Fremont a week later (March 31). He qualified #2 with a 6.37 and then beat Walt Rhoades in the first round, before stepping up to 6.05/236.84 (Low ET and Top Speed) in beating Dwight Hughes in round two. A semifinal 6.14/232.58 took out a tire-smoking Bob Noice and advanced him into the final against Dennis Baca. The two had a close race, with Don's 6.86/231 beating Baca's 6.87/225. Garlits then went to OCIR for the AHRA Grand American on April 6, where he won another one. He showed up with a new Mark Danekas Super Blower. Forty-two cars attempted to qualify for the sixteen-car field, and Don's 6.09/241.28 (Top Speed and new track record) got him the #2 spot. Bill Carter sneezed a blower in the first round, and Don advanced with a 6.47. In round two, a 6.20/238.09 beat Rance McDaniel, and in the semifinals, his 6.37/234.37 beat Gary Hazen. This put him into the final against low qualifier James Warren. James had lost a blower in his semifinal win and had to trash to make the final, but he did. Garlits got the victory with a 6.24/239.36 over Warren's 6.35/223.
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© David Oakes Don Garlits (M) from Seffner, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 204 ) 1974 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 2
"Wynns Charger SR 20" Owned by Don Garlits from Seffner, Florida USA Crew Chief: Don Garlits
'74 Dragster by Glen Blakely | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 501 KB Milodon Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.894 at NHRA Ontario CA 10/12/74         1/4 Mile MPH: 247.25 at NHRA Ontario CA 10/12/74
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1974 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 89.03, MPH 96.52    Entry is 0.93556 times average ET and 1.07969 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1974 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.780 ET, 248.61 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.000 ET, 184.80 MPH   
1974 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.300 ET, 229.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.360 ET, 176.12 MPH
1974 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.820 ET, 211.54 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.690 ET, 163.21 MPH
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Notes: Won Top Fuel Eliminator at the 1974 NHRA Supernationals/World Finals at Ontario, running 5.894/247.25, but winning on holeshots and luck. Nye Frank body.
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Photog Web 		Don Garlits (M) from Seffner, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 204 ) 1975 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 2
"Wynns Charger SR 21" Owned by Don Garlits from Seffner, Florida USA Crew Chief: Don Garlits
'75 Dragster by Don Garlits | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Milodon Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.890 at IHRA Union Grove 7/04/75         1/4 Mile MPH: 245.23 at IHRA West Salem OH 8/75
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1975 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 77.53, MPH 87.41    Entry is 0.95000 times average ET and 1.07087 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1975 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 250.69 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.000 ET, 189.96 MPH   
1975 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.200 ET, 229.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.360 ET, 176.12 MPH
1975 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.763 ET, 211.54 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.690 ET, 163.21 MPH
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Notes: Won the 1975 Winternationals. Won IHRA Bristol over Beck in June, 6.10/238.72 (IHRA speed record) to 6.18/225.56. On 7/01/75, ran first IHRA 5-second, 240 mph run at Union Grove with a 5.89/244.48 (need to confirm if this was SR21 or SR22). Runner-up to Beck at IHRA Dragway 42 in August 1975. Ran 6.03/245.23. Was that Swamp Rat 21 or 22? If 22, return this entry's speed to 244.56. Swamp Rat 21 was originally built for "Jungle Jim," but he changed his mind before it was finished. Garlits ran it until mid-year, then brought out 22. The easiest way to tell the difference in photos is that 21 had a black roll cage, and 22 was chromed. Pretty sure the Union Grove/IHRA record was set by 21. Werner Ch. Guillory. Photo: Big Daddy's 1975 Rear Engine Dragster - 'Chute Out at Phoenix.
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Photog Web 		Don Garlits (M) from Seffner, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 204 ) 1975 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 2
"Wynns Charger SR 22" Owned by Don Garlits from Seffner, Florida USA Crew Chief: Don Garlits
'75 Dragster by Don Garlits | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Milodon Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.637 at NHRA Ontario CA 10/11/75 (NR)         1/4 Mile MPH: 250.69 at NHRA Ontario CA 10/11/75 (NR)
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1975 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 100.0, MPH 100.0    Entry is 0.90919 times average ET and 1.09472 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1975 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 250.69 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.000 ET, 189.96 MPH   
1975 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.200 ET, 229.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.360 ET, 176.12 MPH
1975 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.763 ET, 211.54 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.690 ET, 163.21 MPH
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Notes: One of the best single runs in drag racing history. 1975 NHRA World Champion. Also ran 249.30 best ever and NHRA record at Martin MI 8/75. The 5.63 was low qualifier at World Finals, 250.69 was inaugural entry in the NHRA 250 mph club for Top Fuel. Garlits ran 5.79, 5.65, 5.67, and 5.74 at Ontario to win.
Submitted by Draglist Archives, Last updated on Saturday, January 22, 2022, 02:55:15 PM by Tim Simplot. Approved by Bill Pratt.
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© Thomas Nagy Don Garlits (M) from Seffner, Florida USA   (Comp Nr/Finish: 204 ) 1976 - Category: TOPFUEL, Type: TN, Class: AA/FD, Div: 2
"Wynns Charger SR 23" Owned by Don Garlits from Seffner, Florida USA Crew Chief: Don Garlits
'76 Dragster by Don Garlits | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 480 Milodon Hemi with 2 speed manual transmission
1/4 Mile ET: 5.790 at Unknown         1/4 Mile MPH: 247.93 at Unknown
1000 FT ET: Unknown at Unknown    1000 FT MPH: Unknown at Unknown
1/8 Mile ET: Unknown at Unknown    1/8 Mile MPH: Unknown at Unknown
Entry's 1976 Performance Ratings (0 to 100) based on comparison to average ET/MPH:
1/4 Mile Rating: ET 84.15, MPH 92.38    Entry is 0.94608 times average ET and 1.06614 times average MPH
1000 FT Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1/8 Mile Rating: ET 00.00, MPH 00.00 Entry is 0.00000 times average ET and 0.00000 times average MPH
1976 Records: 1/4 Mile: 5.637 ET, 250.69 MPH    1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH    1/8 Mile: 4.000 ET, 200.00 MPH   
1976 Average: 1/4 Mile: 6.120 ET, 232.55 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.090 ET, 190.00 MPH
1976 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 6.620 ET, 214.99 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 4.420 ET, 175.81 MPH
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Notes: Glen Blakeley helped to build the chassis. Garlits was contracted to run only the IHRA series in 1976, so he did not run any NHRA or AHRA national events. Photo from the 1976 PHR Championships, US 131 Dragway, Martin, Michigan. We need to confirm where the times were run. We originally listed them as happening at NHRA Atlanta and Indy 1976, but as noted, Don did not run the NHRA circuit this year. Don ran at Santa Pod for the Easter Meet but was off the pace all day with mechanical problems and a best time in the 6.90s. He redlighted against Peter Crane in round one, and Crane ran the first five in Europe with a 5.97. Was that this Swamp Rat or an older one? See the Video Link.
Submitted by Danny White, Last updated on Sunday, November 19, 2023, 08:24:53 PM by Thomas Nagy.

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