Who is the Greatest Drag Racer of all Time? NHRA’s 50 Greatest

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Who is the ultimate drag racing legend? NHRA’s list of 50 greatest drivers has sparked debates, with Don Garlits grabbing the top spot. From the fearless Shirley Muldowney at #5 to the dynamic John Force at #2, the rankings are a rollercoaster of speed and skill. Do you feel the need for speed or a need to disagree? Share your thoughts and see if your favorite racer made the cut—or if they left burnout marks in your heart!

Ok, who is your #1 NHRA Drag Racer of all time?

Do you agree with the rankings? Leave your comments below…..

NHRA’s 50 GREATEST DRIVERS
50. Elmer Trett
49. Richard Tharp
48. Malcolm Durham
47. Billy Meyer
46. Ken Veney
45. Scotty Richardson
44. Dave Schultz
43. Frank Hawley
42. David Rampy
41. John Mulligan
40. Frank Manzo
39. Danny Ongais
38. James Warren
37. Edmond Richardson
36. Blaine Johnson
35. Terry Vance
34. Willie Borsch
33. Brad Anderson
32. Darrell Gwynn
31. Dick LaHaie
30. Chris Karamesines
29. Art Chrisman
28. George Montgomery
27. Jim Dunn
26. Gene Snow
25. Tommy Ivo
24. Gary Beck
23. Jack Chrisman
22. Pete Robinson
21. Connie Kalitta
20. Raymond Beadle
19. Ed McCulloch
18. Don Nicholson
17. Jim Liberman
16. Tom McEwen
15. Ronnie Sox
14. Eddie Hill
13. Pat Austin
12. Lee Shepherd
11. Mickey Thompson
10. Dale Armstrong
9. Joe Amato
8. Bill Jenkins
7. Warren Johnson
6. Kenny Bernstein
5. Shirley Muldowney
4. Bob Glidden

3. Don Prudhomme

2. John Force

1. Don Garlits

Who is your pick? Why? Do you agree with the Top 50?

Leave your answer in the comments

 

 

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17 Comments

  1. Kevin Titus March 2, 2017

    Warren Johnson

  2. Robin Mcneill March 2, 2017

    Glidden

  3. Howie Thompson March 2, 2017

    Big Daddy Don Garletlet.
    Sorry i may have misspelled his name.

    • Kevin Titus March 2, 2017

      Big Daddy never raced in Pro Stock. Raced in dragsters and funny cars.

  4. Barry Goelz March 2, 2017

    Bob Glidden,Ronnie Sox & Bill Jenkins –Saw um all race !! Never for get

  5. George McCarley March 2, 2017

    Ronnie Sox

  6. Pete Klemans March 2, 2017

    Bob Glidden

  7. David Simmons March 2, 2017

    I think of Bob Glidden

  8. Vertis Johnson March 2, 2017

    Can’t say just one everybody will have a different opinion. Some will say Bill “Grumpy” Jenkins, Bob Glidden, Ronnie Sox, Warren Johnson, Greg Anderson all these guys are great and this is a short list.

  9. Mike Askins March 2, 2017

    Grumpy

  10. Doug Kiry March 2, 2017

    Dickinson Trickle

  11. Steve Goodwin March 2, 2017

    Warren Johnson of coarse !!!!

  12. Gary Schroeder March 3, 2017

    It’s got to be big-daddy Don!

  13. Ken Martin March 5, 2017

    Bob Glidden.

  14. Danny Older August 29, 2017

    Where the hell is Hubert Platt??

  15. Rich Misulia November 15, 2017

    Don “Big Daddy” Garlits of course! Everybody knows him. He was the first to sign Shirley’s NHRA license.

  16. Ed LoCoco November 16, 2017

    Eddie Hill should be too 10.

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