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Charles Lee Glotzbach (June 19, 1938 – April 23, 2021) was an ARCA and NASCAR Winston Cup Series driver. He holds one of the oldest race records in NASCAR. He has the record for fastest pace at Bristol Motor Speedway for a NASCAR race. He was also known as the "Chargin' Comet" and "Chargin' Charlie".
Apr 26, 2021 · Charlie Glotzbach, also known as Chargin' Charlie, was a NASCAR driver who set a speed record at Bristol Motor Speedway in 1971. He died on April 23, 2021, and tributes from fellow racers and fans poured in on social media.
Apr 24, 2021 · Glotzbach was a speedy qualifier who won four races and twice finished second in the Daytona 500. He also set a record average speed of 101.074 mph at Bristol in 1971.
Apr 24, 2021 · Charlie Glotzbach was a NASCAR driver who won four races and set a record at Bristol Motor Speedway. He was known for his qualifying skills and his nickname \"Chargin' Charlie\" in the speedway era.
Oct 17, 2022 · Racing icon Charlie Glotzbach died Friday at the age of 82 at his home in Jeffersonville, IN. WAVE 3, the NBC affiliate in Louisville, KY, confirmed the news via family sources. Glotzbach spent...
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Apr 24, 2021 · Glotzbach was a pioneer of the driver development pathway from ARCA to NASCAR, winning eight times in the ARCA Menards Series and four times in the Cup Series. He also set the track record at Bristol in 1971 and was a regular visitor to the Bill Kimmel Racing shop in Indiana.
Apr 24, 2021 · Glotzbach was a part-time driver who scored his first victory in 1968 and his last in 1971. He also helped Junior Johnson field the first competitive Chevrolet team in years.
