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Linda Vaughn and Richie Evans

Linda Vaughn & Jungle Pam

Back to the golden age of drag racing — Jungle Pam setting the strip on fire! 🔥"

Back in the day, Jungle Pam Hardy was just as famous as the cars themselves… standing beside those wild funny cars and making drag racing pure American legend. .

This photo captures an iconic moment from 1970s drag racing, featuring “Jungle Pam” Hardy alongside the legendary Funny Car driver “Jungle Jim” Liberman. Together, they became one of the most recognizable and entertaining duos in the history of the sport.
Jungle Pam Hardy was far more than just a promotional figure. While she became famous for her appearance and presence at the starting line, she also played an active role on the team—helping with backing up the car after burnouts, assisting in staging, and supporting the crew between rounds. Her charisma and connection with fans made her a central part of Jungle Jim’s popularity during the match-racing era.
Jungle Jim Liberman was known for his fearless driving style and unmatched showmanship. Competing primarily in Funny Car racing, he thrilled crowds with smoky burnouts, wild wheelstands, and dramatic high-speed passes. Funny Cars of the era were highly specialized machines with lightweight tube chassis and flip-up fiberglass bodies resembling production cars, powered by supercharged nitromethane-burning engines producing massive horsepower.
Together, Jungle Jim and Jungle Pam embodied the excitement, personality, and larger-than-life atmosphere of 1970s drag racing, helping turn the sport into a true spectator spectacle.

‘First Lady’ Linda Vaughn tells the story behind one of her most iconic photographs

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