Dis is My Ride!!!

PFogel said

Big Daddy just got back to me with the email. Here is what he had to say word-for-word:
Pat,
I have never taken offense at the stupid remarks said over the PA system, or from the stands. When I appeared at lions with the winged car in 63, a fan screamed from the stands,"Hey you f_______fink, take that Piper Cub and go back to Florida!" I just laughed and won the race!
Don

I'm sure Pat Garlits was upset. She has always been very protective.

If anyone is interested in the summer tour schedule, I will email you a copy and also a picture of Don with the Challenger in Denver. Request at [email protected]

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Wow!! I understand fans that root for their own drivers but that kind stuff being shouted from the stands is classless crap. If I was there I would've been tempted to give that "fan" a "mouthfull of bloody chiclets" myself, lol!

Big Daddy's response shows just what a class act and true professional he is. I used to bracket race motorcycles and the focus and concentration it takes is incredible. I can't imagine what it would take to run Top Fuel and I would think that he would have to brush off that BS to take care of the job at hand. He is truly an icon in professional drag racing and embodies the true spirit of the american way. I hope he knows how many people look up to him and use him for inspiration when times get tough. :cheers::cheers: