Don Prudhomme

Quick Facts

Full Name	Don Prudhomme
Occupation	Race Car Driver
Date Of Birth	Apr 6, 1941(1941-04-06)
Age	83
Birthplace	San Fernando
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Aries

Don Prudhomme Biography

Don Prudhomme is one of the most popular and richest Race Car Driver who was born on April 6, 1941 in San Fernando, California, United States. California-born drag racer who was the winner of four consecutive Funny Car titles from 1975 until 1978. He is a part of both the International Motorsports Hall of Fame as well as the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America.

He was played in the film by “Grey’s Anatomy” actor He was portrayed by “Grey’s Anatomy” actor Jesse Williams in “Snake and Mongoose.” in “Snake and Mongoose.”

Her name is Lynn.

Don Prudhomme Net Worth

Don Prudhomme is one of the richest Race Car Driver from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Don Prudhomme 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was the first to win as a professional Smokers March Meet in Bakersfield, California in 1962.

His battle his rivalry with Tom “The Mongoose” McEwen is depicted in the 2013 movie “Snake and Mongoose.”

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Don Prudhomme Dating?

According to our records, Don Prudhomme married to Lynn Prudhomme. As of December 1, 2023, Don Prudhomme’s is not dating anyone.

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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 Prudhomme celebrates birthday on April 6 of every year.

Top Facts about Don Prudhomme

1. Don Prudhomme won 49 NHRA national events.
2. He was the first Funny Car driver to reach 250 mph.
3. Prudhomme won four NHRA Funny Car championships.
4. He also won two Top Fuel championships.
5. Prudhomme was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2000.
6. He retired from driving in 1994 and became a team owner.
7. Prudhomme’s nickname is “The Snake”.
8. He began his racing career as a dragster driver in the early 1960s.
9. Prudhomme’s most famous car was the “Hot Wheels” Plymouth Barracuda.
10. He is considered one of the greatest drivers in NHRA history.

What ethnicity is Don Prudhomme?

Don Prudhomme
Nationality| American/French Creole
Born| April 6, 1941 San Fernando, California
Retired| 1994 (as racer), 2010 (as owner)
Funny Car

What is Don Prudhomme doing now?

He then became a full-time NHRA Top Fuel team owner, retiring from that role following the 2009 season. Now, competing in his third Mexican 1000 off-road race in the last four years – at the age of 81, no less – Prudhomme told AutoRacingDigest.com that this week will likely be his four-wheeled swan song.

How many wins does Don Prudhomme have?

Prudhomme reached the finals 68 times in his career. He won 35 of 45 Funny Car finals and 14 of 23 Top Fuel finals. “The Snake” won 389 of 589 rounds of competition overall for an outstanding . 660 winning percentage.

Who drove the Mongoose Funny Car?

Tom McEwen
Born| January 14, 1937 Pensacola, Florida
Died| June 11, 2018 (aged 81) Fountain Valley, CA
Top Fuel Funny Car
Awards

Why did they call Don Prudhomme the snake?

Stabler was a “snake” because of the way he ran all over the field; Prudhomme was a snake because he was quick off the starting line. “I really didn’t like it at all at first because I didn’t know anything about nicknames,” Prudhomme said. “It made my career.”