California-born former drag racer who won four straight Funny Car titles from 1975 to 1978. He is a member of the International Motorsports Hall of Fame and the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America.
Before Fame
He scored his first win as a professional at the Smokers March Meet in Bakersfield, California in 1962.
Trivia
His rivalry with Tom "The Mongoose" McEwen is chronicled in the 2013 film "Snake and Mongoose."
Family Life
His wife's name is Lynn.
Associated With
He was portrayed by "Grey's Anatomy" actor Jesse Williams in "Snake and Mongoose."
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