The Funny Car design influence on Swamp Rat XXII is evident in the car's wide body panels, nose-mounted fuel tank, A-arm front suspension and substantial signboard space for Big Daddy's many sponsors.

250 mph and 5.63 seconds: Author Dave Wallace takes us back in time to 1979, when Don Garlits still on top of the drag-racing record books. To celebrate HOT ROD's 75th anniversary, we teamed up with ...

Don Garlits, often referred to as “Big Daddy,” revolutionized the world of drag racing through his innovative approach to technology, safety, and performance. His contributions not only advanced the ...

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But it looked like an interesting place, and I’ve certainly never been in a drag racing museum before (and likely never will be again). Some history: Ever since there have been automobiles, there have ...