I've heard the story before but thanks for the link!!

 

What’s the deal with the exploding oil tank? Nitro or nitrous?

 

It was primarily an NHRA "Problem" perpetuated by one team using it (the Dodge Boys, leading to 2 additional teams to do it or attempt to), many had an idea it was being done, but no clear proof. NHRA were like common prostitutes, in receiving sponsorship money, BIG $$$$$ from the first teams primary sponsor. The money for NHRA was just too good to do something about the problem, and risk the loss of the BIG $$$$$. Then the explosion exposed the problem for all to clearly see, NHRA had to do something then, which was the rule book was finally corrected, and the problem went away. Most likely the BIG $$$$$ for NHRA went away also, I'm not sure.
NHRA regularly screwed their sponsors for years, especially during the 80's, ALL about receiving $$$$$, and screwed many of the racers when they could get away with it.
The Harley-Davidson sponsorship of Vance & Hines and the check to NHRA in 2009 or 2010 comes to mind here. Something in the area of $850,000.00 to NHRA. Then the rulebook change to allow V&H to have the sole use of their own engine, and no one else, their own bodywork, no need to be tech'ed, nor did V&H have to show the engine to anyone else.
$850,000.00 gets you some nice rules,..... not fair,..... just real nice, don't you think?
Around here, the NHRA was known as "Road Whores",.....such a fitting title.....

 

It was primarily an NHRA "Problem" perpetuated by one team using it (the Dodge Boys, leading to 2 additional teams to do it or attempt to), many had an idea it was being done, but no clear proof. NHRA were like common prostitutes, in receiving sponsorship money, BIG $$$$$ from the first teams primary sponsor. The money for NHRA was just too good to do something about the problem, and risk the loss of the BIG $$$$$. Then the explosion exposed the problem for all to clearly see, NHRA had to do something then, which was the rule book was finally corrected, and the problem went away. Most likely the BIG $$$$$ for NHRA went away also, I'm not sure.
NHRA regularly screwed their sponsors for years, especially during the 80's, ALL about receiving $$$$$, and screwed many of the racers when they could get away with it.
The Harley-Davidson sponsorship of Vance & Hines and the check to NHRA in 2009 or 2010 comes to mind here. Something in the area of $850,000.00 to NHRA. Then the rulebook change to allow V&H to have the sole use of their own engine, and no one else, their own bodywork, no need to be tech'ed, nor did V&H have to show the engine to anyone else.
$850,000.00 gets you some nice rules,..... not fair,..... just real nice, don't you think?
Around here, the NHRA was known as "Road Whores",.....such a fitting title.....

I've always been a Harley guy, but even we thought that was a dirty deal on the engines and parts back then.

 

Rusty did this interview with dragboss many many moons ago. Nothing new!! Bob Glidden and Warren Johnson are still the respective kings of prostock.

 

https://www.yellowbullet.com/threads/cheating-in-pro-stock-from-the-horses-mouth.2666195/#replies

BG gets involved starting on page4.

 

No knowledge of any use of N2O in ProStock.
Is the linked story above the one about Bill and Rusty taking a Probe and qualifying the car then telling tech there IS Nitrous find it? Was Rusty driving and then banned from NHRA? Bob was pissed

 

Published story back in the day. I don't remember exactly who did the article, Super Stock, or ? It was a legit publication though.. The boys did it to show Dad What was going on!

 

I believe Bob Glidden was legit. 100%

 

Billy does not think much of his brother Rusty. Pretty much thinks his is a no talent hack and only does these interviews for attention. Said that Rusty would have had no idea how to hide or implement it in a racecar.

 

This is completely correct, BG

 

https://www.yellowbullet.com/threads/cheating-in-pro-stock-from-the-horses-mouth.2666195/#replies

Lance read thread I copied from above poster. Bill sets the record straight. Leave this die... Very sad to see this but happy facts come out to set record straight.

I have to say Bob Glidden was my biggest hero growing up. Sadly I saw him in one of his last races at Maple Grove and decided to leave him alone instead of shaking his hand. I am not one to mince my words but felt I would have nothing to say to Bob. The time he threw his jacket over the engine after crashing.... Just superhuman. Missed my opportunity but was never sorry. Just humbled to be racing at the same track as him. Truly one of the greatest Pro Stock has or will ever see. Rest in peace Bob, your hard work and integrity were very inspiring.