1. Frank's Place: When Jungle Jim Liberman ruled in Funny Cars
24 feb 2017 · Sometime around 1 a.m. on Sept. 9, 1977, three days short of his 32d birthday, Liberman was driving eastbound along Route 3 in his yellow 1972 ...
As the sprawling old house south of West Chester was being readied for demolition in 2016, the scavenger cultists began to pick the carcass clean.
2. Jungle Jim Liberman - Motorsports Hall of Fame
He died in a head-on collision with a parked bus. NOMINEES.
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3. JUNGLE JIM'S SON LIVES THROUGH DAD'S MEMORIES
9 nov 2010 · Jim Liberman died on September 9, 1977 from injuries sustained in a non-racing, automobile accident. “I struggle to find the right word, and ...
Randy Liberman believes the California Hot Rod Reunion is a must-attend event for any drag racing enthusiast. He’s assessment is not really not any different than any of the thousands of gearhead attendees who recently made the trek to Bakersfield, Ca, for the three-day experience of racing from back in the day. But the reality is -- he’s very different and has different
4. Legendary 1970s drag racing figure makes a return to the strip
15 nov 2016 · Liberman died in a non-racing accident when the Corvette he was driving crashed into a bus during the early hours of Sept. 9, 1977. Hardy ...
Pam Hardy was back on hand for the Auto Club NHRA Finals.
5. Farrrrrr out ... it's 'Jungle Jim's' Vega - NHRA
18 nov 2016 · As “Jungle Jim” Liberman probably would have exclaimed, having the No. 1 Funny Car of all time on the fan-voted top-20 list is pretty ...
As “Jungle Jim” Liberman probably would have exclaimed, having the No. 1 Funny Car of all time on the fan-voted top-20 list is pretty “farrrrrr out.” Yes, race fans, when the final votes were tabulated, Liberman’s vaunted ’73 Vega emerged atop the pack, beating out John Force’s record-setting '96 Castrol Firebird for the top spot.
6. Russell James “Jungle Jim” Liberman Jr. (1945-1977) - Findagrave
American Drag Racer. Known as Jungle Jim, he was named #17 on the list of the Top 50 NHRA drivers. He was known as a flamboyant showman who would often ...
American Drag Racer. Known as Jungle Jim, he was named #17 on the list of the Top 50 NHRA drivers. He was known as a flamboyant showman who would often drive backwards at 100 mph after doing his burnout, and he would refuse to lift off the gas when a run was completely out of shape. Touring primarily the United States,...
7. NHRA's 50 Greatest Drivers: No. 17, 'Jungle' Jim Liberman
4 aug 2001 · He died at the age of 32 after suffering fatal injuries in a head-on collision with a bus on Sept. ... Liberman-owned Top Fuel car in 1977.
NHRA'S 50 GREATEST DRIVERS NO. 17: 'JUNGLE' JIM LIBERMAN
8. Jungle Pam Hardy: The Eye-Popping Icon of Funny Car Drag Racing
5 feb 2024 · In the niche world of Funny Car drag racing, one duo stood out: Jim Liberman, known as “Jungle Jim ... Jim's death in a car accident in 1977 was a ...
In the niche world of Funny Car drag racing, one duo stood out: Jim Liberman, known as “Jungle Jim,” and his sidekick and partner, Pam Hardy, or “Jungle Pam.” Their combined appeal – Jim's racing prowess and Pam's striking presence – brought unprecedented attention to their sport. Sadly, Jim's untimely death at 31 left Jungle Pam to navigate life without her beloved partner. But what became of Jungle Pam, the once heartthrob of drag racing? Check out Bill Goldberg’s unique ’69 Charger. Pam Hardy
