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Watch Don Garlits earn his first world championship at 1975 World Finals

Don Garlits earned his first Top Fuel world championship in Ontario in 1975 with an incredible performance, surpassing Gary Beck on the final day of the season. Watch the race and check out historic photos from the 1975 World Finals.
27 Mar 2020
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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"Big Daddy" Don Garlits entered the 1975 World Finals in Ontario, California chasing defending world champion Gary Beck in Top Fuel dragster. The legendary drag racer put on a performance show unlike anything seen at that point in NHRA Drag Racing history, setting world records and winning his first world championship. Check out the 1975 World Finals below to see all the action from Southern California and subscribe to NHRA.tv for all the NHRA Drag Racing action. 

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