Returning for a third year, the special “Swamp Rat Alley,” featuring historic cars from legendary “Big Daddy” Don Garlits ...

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 ...

The very first March Meet at Famoso Dragstrip took place in 1959. That year, it was sold as a big showdown between Big Daddy Don Garlits and Art Chrisman. Chrisman took the top eliminator spot and Don ...