His first race was at Opa-locka Speedway near Miami, Florida in a 1934 Ford in 1946. Estimates of Farmer's career victories range from 700 to 900 victories, most occurring in the late 1950's and early 60's.
The name "Big Daddy" Don Garlits is synonymous with Drag Racing. In fact, Garlits has been dubbed the "King of the Dragsters," and could be considered the patriarch of Top Fuel Drag Racing. Don's high school sweetheart is his wife Pat, however, his first
