Don Garlits

Race car driver and drag racing legend

Don Garlits - Race car driver and drag racing legend
Born

January 14th, 1932
93 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A prominent figure in the world of drag racing, this individual revolutionized the sport with innovative engineering and design. Garlits participated in drag races from the 1950s and was pivotal in popularizing the use of rear-engine dragsters. Achievements include multiple wins at the NHRA US Nationals and being the first to exceed 270 mph in a quarter-mile drag race. His contributions also extended to the development of advanced racing technologies and safety measures in drag racing vehicles. Garlits' career has included significant involvement in professional racing as both a driver and a builder of championship-winning cars.

First to exceed 270 mph in drag racing

Multiple NHRA US Nationals champion

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