Case in point: the very speedy maiden voyages of Don Garlits' Swamp Rat 37. Though his tarmac-tearing time of 7.26 seconds at 184.01 miles per hour didn't qualify as a record – his next-fastest ...
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Indeed, when Don Garlits won history’s then-quickest side ... the third driver to 270 mph and finishing as high as seventh in NHRA points, Dan never obtained the major sponsorship necessary ...