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Currently, Don Garlits is 92 years, 3 months and 11 days old. Don Garlits will celebrate 93rd birthday on a Tuesday 14th of January 2025. Below we countdown to Don Garlits upcoming birthday.
Popular As | Don Garlits |
Occupation | Race Car Driver |
Age | 92 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Born | January 14, 1932 (Tampa, FL) |
Birthday | January 14 |
Town/City | Tampa, FL |
Nationality | FL |
Don Garlits’s zodiac sign is Capricorn. According to astrologers, Capricorn is a sign that represents time and responsibility, and its representatives are traditional and often very serious by nature. These individuals possess an inner state of independence that enables significant progress both in their personal and professional lives. They are masters of self-control and have the ability to lead the way, make solid and realistic plans, and manage many people who work for them at any time. They will learn from their mistakes and get to the top based solely on their experience and expertise.
Don Garlits was born in the Year of the Monkey. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Monkey thrive on having fun. They’re energetic, upbeat, and good at listening but lack self-control. They like being active and stimulated and enjoy pleasing self before pleasing others. They’re heart-breakers, not good at long-term relationships, morals are weak. Compatible with Rat or Dragon.
Influential drag racer who has been inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame as well as the International Motorsports Hall of Fame. He set several speed records, becoming the first person to reach 200mph in the 1/8th mile.
He built his first drag race car using a modified 1927 Ford Model.
The National Hot Rod Association ranked him first on their list of the Top 50 Drivers from 1951 to 2000.
His wife of more than 60 years, Pat Garlits, died in 2014.
He was a public supporter of Ron Paul's bid for the U.S. presidency in 2008.