I remember but at 16 yrs old at the time when I could get on hwy 99 go north to raisin city strip or south on 99 40 miles from famosa strip, Garlits was just a competitor to many of the west coast "kids". I didn't think anyone was as good as the local heroes. As time went on I think everyone every where began to love and respect Don Garlits who really has to be one of the very best ever.