A pioneer, with the help of T.C. Lemmons, and after he lost a portion of his foot in a drag racing accident, he perfected the design rear-engine "top fuel" dragster and was an early endorser of a full-body, fire-resistant suit. He was the first drag racer to officially surpass 170, 180, 200, 240, 250, 260, and 270 miles per hour. He was also the first to top 200 in the 1/8 mile.
Drag Racing was a California-based sport. Garlits, being from Florida, was the outsider who came in and beat them at their own game.
Garlits was the first driver to win three National Hot Rod Association national titles and three world championships, the last coming at the age of 54. He won a total of 144 national events.
"Big Daddy" was compelled to retire due to a separated retina, a product of the 4g deceleration produced by a Top Fuel Dragster's chutes.
In 2004 he was inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame.
In 1997, he was inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame.
He was inducted in the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 1989 as the sole representative of drag racing.
On the National Hot Rod Association Top 50 Drivers, 1951-2000, Don Garlits was ranked No.1.
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