Blakely, Glen
Name/Title
Blakely, GlenEntry/Object ID
2025.1.59Description
Glen Blakely was not a race‑car driver but a car builder, fabricator, and designer, best known in drag‑racing circles for his experimental and often radical machinery. The search results show him associated with projects such as the Free Spirit rocket dragster, where he appears alongside driver Russell Mendez. Blakely’s work placed him in the niche world of high‑concept drag‑racing engineering during the 1960s–1970s, a period when rocket cars, turbine cars, and other experimental designs briefly flourished. His reputation comes from being a creative, hands‑on builder rather than a competitor, and he was known for unconventional ideas, lightweight fabrication, and aerodynamic experimentation. Blakely’s name also appears in connection with Porsche 935‑based projects, including an ANDIAL‑prepared 935L photographed with his name attached. This suggests he later worked in sports‑car or IMSA‑related fabrication, likely as a specialist metal‑shaper or chassis builder. Across all available records, Glen Blakely shows up consistently as a constructor, fabricator, or crew‑side figure, never as a driver. His legacy is tied to the cars he built and the experimental spirit he brought to American racing culture.Collection
Dr. Frederick A. Simeone Founder CollectionCategory
Race Car Drivers, Mechanic