Don Garlits
  • 80, Male
  • Ocala, FL
  • United States
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Wally Bell left a comment for Don Garlits
"Happy B'Day Don."
Jan 13
Mike Hill commented on Don Garlits's photo
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Getting the Keys,1962

"Hi Don, I was in Tampa at your shop the Saturday the red dodge was delivered. Hung around all day as you tinkered with the new car and went with you, Pat and the crew to the dragstrip that night. I remember two things...one the car overheated…"
Nov 20, 2011
james dale broderick left a comment for Don Garlits
"Hi Don ;  I'm  the guy that took the photo of you going backwards across the finish line at e-town in 86 !! . Say hi to Pat & your little dog's from…"
Nov 20, 2011
Patrice Lehman left a comment for Don Garlits
"Don Garlits posing next to his "Don Garlits Speed Shop" Giovannoni Cams Dragster at Detroit Dragway in 1959/60 [Photo from JoeStevensPhotos.Com]…"
Mar 23, 2011
Kevin Hunt left a comment for Don Garlits
"Good luck at the Gators in the Challenger."
Feb 20, 2011
Herbie Zampini left a comment for Don Garlits
"When I think Drag Racing,I think Don Garlits.Cant wait to go to the Museum."
Jan 27, 2011
William Harry Rankin left a comment for Don Garlits
" For club members to enjoy, my art work tribute to the driving accomplishments of Big Daddy Don Garlits"
Jun 28, 2010
Andy towler commented on Don Garlits's photo
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1940 Ford 4 door Sedan

"Alsome Ride"
Dec 21, 2009
Andy towler commented on Don Garlits's photo
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Big in Silver Suit

"cool Mr.Garlits"
Dec 21, 2009
SAL CIMINO left a comment for Don Garlits
"Hi Don. I met you at the old LaPlace Dragstrip, around 1967-68. You were match racing with Tommy Ivo. You took time out to shake hands with our group. You were the very first racer to ever send me a photo of you dragster(black & white)"
Dec 15, 2009
Don Teague commented on Don Garlits's photo
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Don Garlits & Bike

"Hey Don, Did you have Nitro in that can strapped between top bars on that bike?"
Nov 22, 2009
John Potts commented on Don Garlits's photo
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Don Garlits & Bike

"That's cool, Big! Never figured you for the Eagle Scout type, but then you always did a good job of everything you tried."
Nov 22, 2009
Eugene Coard commented on Don Garlits's photo
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Don Garlits & Bike

"That Pic. of Don brought back my memories, my bike was a land cruser, with a box in the middle full of D cell batterys. I had head light, signal lights, brake light, all hand control. This was in 1949 Even then i wonted to do something different so…"
Nov 21, 2009
Don Garlits left a comment for Jeff Gilder
"Thanks! DG"
Nov 21, 2009
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Nov 21, 2009
Jeff Gilder left a comment for Don Garlits
"Great Photos, Big! Thanks for sharing! Jeff"
Nov 21, 2009
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Nov 21, 2009
richard alicata left a comment for Don Garlits
"Yo Don I think you should by jr. thompson car for your museum he would be honored to no its with you. Richard Alicata"
Nov 20, 2009
Fred "Wyatt Earp" Babcock left a comment for Don Garlits
"Hey Buddy, still having the get to gether this fall for Crazy Horses book in usa."
Jul 13, 2009
Don Garlits was featured
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Jun 17, 2009

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Where did you hear about us? If online...where online?
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How long have you been a race fan?
60 years
Tell us about yourself.
I'm big Daddy Don Garlits
Which other forms of racing do you follow?
No

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At 12:24pm on January 14, 2012, Lynn W."Mort" Morton said…

Mr . Garlits , First I would like to offer my condolences on the passing of your good friend T.C. Lemons this week .  Then I'd like to wish you a Happy Birthday and Thank YOU for all YOU have done in AND for the sport of Drag Racing .     Lynn W."Mort" Morton

At 8:31am on January 13, 2012, Wally Bell said…

Happy B'Day Don.

At 2:59pm on November 20, 2011, james dale broderick said…

Hi Don ;  I'm  the guy that took the photo of you going backwards across the finish line at e-town in 86 !! . Say hi to Pat & your little dog's from us.                         Have a good holiday season.   Dale,Ellen & Pennie

At 11:42pm on March 23, 2011, Patrice Lehman said…
Don Garlits posing next to his "Don Garlits Speed Shop" Giovannoni Cams Dragster at Detroit Dragway in 1959/60 [Photo from JoeStevensPhotos.Com] http://www.joestevensphotos.com/Drag-Racing/Kalitta-Garlits-Nicholson/Detroit-Dragway-Legends/Detroit-Dragway-Don-Garlits/1090583947_i5xVK-L-2.jpg
At 9:55pm on February 20, 2011, Kevin Hunt said…
Good luck at the Gators in the Challenger.
At 10:09am on January 27, 2011, Herbie Zampini said…
When I think Drag Racing,I think Don Garlits.Cant wait to go to the Museum.
At 7:20am on January 14, 2011, Devin said…
Happy Birthday!
At 11:07am on June 28, 2010, William Harry Rankin said…

For club members to enjoy, my art work tribute to the driving accomplishments of Big Daddy Don Garlits
At 1:26pm on December 15, 2009, SAL CIMINO said…
Hi Don. I met you at the old LaPlace Dragstrip, around 1967-68. You were match racing with Tommy Ivo. You took time out to shake hands with our group. You were the very first racer to ever send me a photo of you dragster(black & white)
At 10:15am on November 21, 2009, Jeff Gilder said…
Great Photos, Big! Thanks for sharing!
Jeff

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