GLIDDEN NOT PART OF MORGAN’S FORD PROGRAM
Fri, 2009-05-29 16:28
If Bob Glidden is going to be a part of Larry Morgan’s forthcoming Ford
Pro Stock program he’s not aware of it, yet. In fact, Glidden says, the
two have never discussed the possibility.
Glidden, who remains friends with Morgan, told CompetitionPlus.com that on the Monday following the recently completed NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, he wrapped up his tour of duty with the Lucas Oil-sponsored Pro Stocker.
“My deal was to get Ronnie Humphrey to where he could get down the track,” Glidden said. “I think we accomplished that and he did a great job of that in Bristol.”
Humphrey currently leases a car and engine program from Morgan. Ten-time Champion for now is out of Pro Stock racing …
If Bob Glidden is going to be a part of Larry Morgan’s forthcoming Ford Pro Stock program he’s not aware of it, yet. In fact, Glidden says, the two have never discussed the possibility.
Glidden, who remains friends with Morgan, told CompetitionPlus.com that on the Monday following the recently completed NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, he wrapped up his tour of duty with the Lucas Oil-sponsored Pro Stocker.
“My deal was to get Ronnie Humphrey to where he could get down the track,” Glidden said. “I think we accomplished that and he did a great job of that in Bristol.”
Humphrey currently leases a car and engine program from Morgan.
“Between the work and travel I was spending close to 100 hours or more (per week),” Glidden admitted. “I just stopped.”
Speculation circulated that Glidden would assist in spearheading Morgan’s new Ford engine program considering the ten-time NHRA Pro Stock champion’s track record with the manufacturer. Glidden won nine of ten NHRA world championships behind a combination of a Ford Pinto, Mustang, Fairmont, Thunderbird and Probe. He added an IHRA championship to the table in 1976 when he established a record of nine wins out of ten events in one season.
Glidden told CompetitionPlus.com his time devoted to Ford’s rumored foray into factory-backed Pro Stock racing has been minimal.
“Brian Wolfe from Ford and Mose Nowland, who is the engineer in charge of that stuff, spent three or four hours talking about the block and the head,” Glidden explained. “They asked my opinions and I told them. We haven’t spoken since.”
Glidden isn’t overly disappointed not being involved with the forthcoming project. He’s got some pretty large challenges ahead such as improving his golf game and enjoying a much-deserved retirement.
If Glidden cuts back from the 100 hours he was allocating to Pro Stock does that mean displaced energy will be channeled into his oft-discussed golf game?
“Maybe not 100 hours but I am going to dig some dirt again,” Glidden said with a laugh.
Glidden, who remains friends with Morgan, told CompetitionPlus.com that on the Monday following the recently completed NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, he wrapped up his tour of duty with the Lucas Oil-sponsored Pro Stocker.
“My deal was to get Ronnie Humphrey to where he could get down the track,” Glidden said. “I think we accomplished that and he did a great job of that in Bristol.”
Humphrey currently leases a car and engine program from Morgan. Ten-time Champion for now is out of Pro Stock racing …
If Bob Glidden is going to be a part of Larry Morgan’s forthcoming Ford Pro Stock program he’s not aware of it, yet. In fact, Glidden says, the two have never discussed the possibility.
Glidden, who remains friends with Morgan, told CompetitionPlus.com that on the Monday following the recently completed NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, he wrapped up his tour of duty with the Lucas Oil-sponsored Pro Stocker.
“My deal was to get Ronnie Humphrey to where he could get down the track,” Glidden said. “I think we accomplished that and he did a great job of that in Bristol.”
Humphrey currently leases a car and engine program from Morgan.
“Between the work and travel I was spending close to 100 hours or more (per week),” Glidden admitted. “I just stopped.”
Speculation circulated that Glidden would assist in spearheading Morgan’s new Ford engine program considering the ten-time NHRA Pro Stock champion’s track record with the manufacturer. Glidden won nine of ten NHRA world championships behind a combination of a Ford Pinto, Mustang, Fairmont, Thunderbird and Probe. He added an IHRA championship to the table in 1976 when he established a record of nine wins out of ten events in one season.
Glidden told CompetitionPlus.com his time devoted to Ford’s rumored foray into factory-backed Pro Stock racing has been minimal.
“Brian Wolfe from Ford and Mose Nowland, who is the engineer in charge of that stuff, spent three or four hours talking about the block and the head,” Glidden explained. “They asked my opinions and I told them. We haven’t spoken since.”
Glidden isn’t overly disappointed not being involved with the forthcoming project. He’s got some pretty large challenges ahead such as improving his golf game and enjoying a much-deserved retirement.
If Glidden cuts back from the 100 hours he was allocating to Pro Stock does that mean displaced energy will be channeled into his oft-discussed golf game?
“Maybe not 100 hours but I am going to dig some dirt again,” Glidden said with a laugh.
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