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Jim Liberman. Russell James Liberman (September 12, 1945 [3] – September 9, 1977 [4]) was an American funny car drag racer, nicknamed "Jungle Jim." In 2001, he was named #17 on the list of the Top 50 NHRA drivers of all time. [5] Liberman was known for driving backwards at 100 miles per hour (160 km/h) after doing his burnout.
- Russell James Liberman, September 12, 1945, Abington Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, U.S.
- September 9, 1977 (aged 31), West Goshen Township, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Feb 8, 2023 · Basically the inception of the wildly popular film franchise ofFast and Furious. But they were breaking the speedometer decades before Dom and company took to the streets of LA. And no one personified the world of funny car drag, better than Jungle Jim and Jungle Pam, the fastest, hottest duo on and off the strip.
- Jane Kenney
Aug 4, 2001 · Upd: Apr 15, 2002, 4:45 PM. NHRA'S 50 GREATEST DRIVERS. NO. 17: 'JUNGLE' JIM LIBERMAN. Years before John Force arrived on the scene, drag racing's original flamboyant showman was "Jungle Jim" Liberman; a larger-than-life individual whose flaming burnouts, glib personality, and boundless energy endeared him to fans in a manner that eluded other ...
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Oct 29, 2008 · NHRA Hall of Fame drag racer and car builder Pat Foster tells the story of Jungle Jim showing up just minutes before showtime at a match race in 1972. "At Atco, New Jersey, we were supposed to ...
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May 8, 2016 · It was just another dimension of the brilliant way he created his successful drag persona. Sadly, Jungle Jim passed away too soon at the early age of 32. He sustained fatal injuries in a car accident while street driving in his Corvette. Jungle Jim has been awarded with the 17th spot on the NHRA’s list of all-time Top 50 drivers.
Russell James Liberman (September 12, 1945 – September 9, 1977) was an American funny car drag racer, nicknamed "Jungle Jim." In 2001, he was named #17 on the list of the Top 50 NHRA drivers of all time. Liberman was known for driving backwards at 100 miles per hour (160 km/h) after doing his burnout.
Even more match race bookings followed for the remainder of 1969, with both “Jungle Jim” entries appearing at many American dragstrips, where they thrilled legions of fans with their long burnouts, high-speed backups, wheelstanding passes and incredibly strong performance. Specs : 427 cu. in. Chevrolet V8 engine with Hilborn fuel injection ...
