Bob Glidden/Dan Fletcher

Jim Wahl · 08-12-2013, 01:10 AM

Glidden has always been a class act! Jim

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Dennis P Chapman · 08-12-2013, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim Wahl

Glidden has always been a class act! Jim

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modelman1960 · 08-12-2013, 08:30 AM

They are both Class Acts. I took a couple of pictures of Mr. Glidden back at Englishtown in 1975. 1 of his 70 Mustang Pro/S and 1 of him sitting in his old Pinto Pro/s that he'd sold to Doc Dixon(I think, someone chime in if I'm wrong). I had them enlarged and took them to Maple Grove in 1989 to ask him to sign them. It was raining and he was in his trailer. I caught Etta's attention and asked her if he'd sign them. She came back out and motioned me to come under the "barrier" and into the trailer. I stepped in and there was Bob sitting in a directors chair just relaxing. What a layout that trailer was. He asked me if I was a Ford fan, and all I could say was no..... I'm a big Bob Glidden fan because he could make anything fast. He thanked me not vicea-versa, He qualified 4th and won the race that weekend.
I built a 1/24th replica of Dan's Summit SS/IA Camaro around 2001/2002 and presented it to him at a divisional race at Lebanon Valley. He liked it some much he had me pose with it and him for a photo that he later posted in National Dragster that year. They are both great ambassadors for our sport. Bob's photos still hang on my wall in my office at work.
P.S. For the Ford guys........... I've learned as I've gotten older to appreciate all kinds of cars, regardless of manufacturer.
Long winded here.
God Bless.
Walt

donald raiser · 08-13-2013, 07:40 AM

way cool!!!!!!!! both class acts!!!!!!!!

Bob Don · 08-13-2013, 08:04 AM

I met Glidden at 1980 Grandnationals and spoke briefly with Dan at New England Nats. Both class acts for sure!

chris ok · 08-13-2013, 08:36 AM

I met Mr. Glidden at E Town when he won the Pro Stock Shootout I think it was. He signed my Budweiser can, yes I still have it. 93 I think it was. Met Mr. Fletcher in Rochester Empire Nats a couple times, to compliment his Camaro. What did he call it when it was orange, I am embarressed I forgot at this time. 2 very nice people, glad to speak to you when they are not wrenching.
Chris

modelman1960 · 08-13-2013, 11:16 AM

Dan called it "Checkmate" and I think his Dad originally named it.
It was a "hand-me down as far as I know. Imagine that.
We all should be so fortunate.
Walt

Keith 944 · 08-13-2013, 12:31 PM

years ago I was parked near Dan and talked to him a lot about the checkmate car, I had seen a lot about this car as I was growing up. guys, we are witnessing history in the making. these will be story's about "I knew him when" anyway I want to say congrats to Dan for all he has done and I am sure he will continue to be a legend of the sport.

raceannouncer · 12-14-2013, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by modelman1960

Dan called it "Checkmate" and I think his Dad originally named it.
It was a "hand-me down as far as I know. Imagine that.
We all should be so fortunate.
Walt

Tom Fletcher/Dan Fletcher's "Checkmate" 1969 Camaro has been a drag racing car ALL it's life. it was taken to the drags right off the showroom floor! (Photographer:unknown...)

08-12-2013, 01:10 AM	#1
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 666 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: Bob Glidden/Dan Fletcher Glidden has always been a class act! Jim . __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

08-12-2013, 08:30 AM	#3
modelman1960 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central N.Y. Posts: 229 Likes: 2 Liked 55 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Bob Glidden/Dan Fletcher They are both Class Acts. I took a couple of pictures of Mr. Glidden back at Englishtown in 1975. 1 of his 70 Mustang Pro/S and 1 of him sitting in his old Pinto Pro/s that he'd sold to Doc Dixon(I think, someone chime in if I'm wrong). I had them enlarged and took them to Maple Grove in 1989 to ask him to sign them. It was raining and he was in his trailer. I caught Etta's attention and asked her if he'd sign them. She came back out and motioned me to come under the "barrier" and into the trailer. I stepped in and there was Bob sitting in a directors chair just relaxing. What a layout that trailer was. He asked me if I was a Ford fan, and all I could say was no..... I'm a big Bob Glidden fan because he could make anything fast. He thanked me not vicea-versa, He qualified 4th and won the race that weekend. I built a 1/24th replica of Dan's Summit SS/IA Camaro around 2001/2002 and presented it to him at a divisional race at Lebanon Valley. He liked it some much he had me pose with it and him for a photo that he later posted in National Dragster that year. They are both great ambassadors for our sport. Bob's photos still hang on my wall in my office at work. P.S. For the Ford guys........... I've learned as I've gotten older to appreciate all kinds of cars, regardless of manufacturer. Long winded here. God Bless. Walt

08-13-2013, 07:40 AM	#4
donald raiser Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: usa Posts: 146 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Bob Glidden/Dan Fletcher way cool!!!!!!!! both class acts!!!!!!!!

08-13-2013, 08:04 AM	#5
Bob Don VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Greater Boston Posts: 1,495 Likes: 1,115 Liked 900 Times in 191 Posts	Re: Bob Glidden/Dan Fletcher I met Glidden at 1980 Grandnationals and spoke briefly with Dan at New England Nats. Both class acts for sure! __________________ Bob Don 128 SS

08-13-2013, 08:36 AM	#6
chris ok Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Long Island, New york Posts: 592 Likes: 131 Liked 46 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Bob Glidden/Dan Fletcher I met Mr. Glidden at E Town when he won the Pro Stock Shootout I think it was. He signed my Budweiser can, yes I still have it. 93 I think it was. Met Mr. Fletcher in Rochester Empire Nats a couple times, to compliment his Camaro. What did he call it when it was orange, I am embarressed I forgot at this time. 2 very nice people, glad to speak to you when they are not wrenching. Chris

08-13-2013, 11:16 AM	#7
modelman1960 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central N.Y. Posts: 229 Likes: 2 Liked 55 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Bob Glidden/Dan Fletcher Dan called it "Checkmate" and I think his Dad originally named it. It was a "hand-me down as far as I know. Imagine that. We all should be so fortunate. Walt

08-13-2013, 12:31 PM	#8
Keith 944 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dela-where? Posts: 2,193 Likes: 1,160 Liked 1,877 Times in 577 Posts	Re: Bob Glidden/Dan Fletcher years ago I was parked near Dan and talked to him a lot about the checkmate car, I had seen a lot about this car as I was growing up. guys, we are witnessing history in the making. these will be story's about "I knew him when" anyway I want to say congrats to Dan for all he has done and I am sure he will continue to be a legend of the sport. __________________ KEITH MAYERS 2-1/2 X somebody Still many X nobody

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