Don Garlits
- January 9, 2024
- Race Car Driver
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Don Garlits |
| Occupation | Race Car Driver |
| Date Of Birth | Jan 14, 1932(1932-01-14) |
| Age | 92 |
| Birthplace | Tampa |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Florida |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
Don Garlits Biography
| Name | Don Garlits |
| Birthday | Jan 14 |
| Birth Year | 1932 |
| Place Of Birth | Tampa |
| Home Town | Florida |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
| Parents | Helen Lorenz Martino, Edward Elmer Garlits |
| Children(s) | Donna Garlits, Gay Lyn Capitano |
Don Garlits is one of the most popular and richest Race Car Driver who was born on January 14, 1932 in Tampa, Florida, United States. Drag racer of repute who was admitted into both the Automotive Hall of Fame as along with the International Motorsports Hall of Fame. He set numerous records for speed, and became the first racer to achieve 200mph in 1/8th mile.
He was a prominent advocate for He was a public supporter of Ron Paul‘s bid for the U.S. presidency in 2008.’s bid for the U.S. presidency in 2008.
His wife for nearly 60 years Pat Garlits, died in 2014.
Don Garlits Net Worth
| Net Worth | $15 Million |
| Source Of Income | Race Car Driver |
| House | Living in own house. |
Don Garlits is one of the richest Race Car Driver from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Don Garlits 's net worth $15 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He constructed his first drag racer with an altered 1927 Ford Model.
The National Hot Rod Association ranked number one on the list of their most popular 50 Drivers from 1951 to 2000.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Don Garlits Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
Don Ranked on the list of most popular Race Car Driver. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Don Garlits celebrates birthday on January 14 of every year.
What is Don Garlits doing today?
Garlits operates the Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing on the grounds of his home in Ocala, Florida.
How fast was Don Garlits electric dragster?
Garlits, for decades a trailblazer in drag-racing design, set out about 10 years ago to become the first to blast a battery-powered dragster down the quarter-mile at 200 mph.
What was Don Garlits fastest run?
Twenty-eight years after setting his first world drag racing record, Big Daddy Don Garlits reclaimed the sport’s top speed mark Friday with a run of 265.01 m.p.h. at the L.A. County Fairgrounds in Pomona.
How did Don Garlits get his nickname?
Though not the beginning of his story, the origin of his namesake came circa
- Already married with two daughters, other drivers jokingly referred to him as “Daddy” Don Garlits at the racetrack. Playful joke turned to long- lasting endearment when “Big Daddy” won, setting numerous speed records.
Who is the most famous NHRA driver?
John Force is probably the most well-known driver in NHRA history. He has 97 career victories in funny car and won the NHRA championships 10 times. He was the first driver to pass the 320 mph mark and is the only driver who has 13 wins in one season. He is also the only driver to have won the Driver of the Year (1996).