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Russell "Jungle Jim" Liberman, American drag racer (died 1977)

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Jim Liberman

American racing driver

Russell James Liberman 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.
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Drag racing

Type of motor racing

Drag racing is a type of motor racing in which automobiles or motorcycles compete, usually two at a time, to be first to cross a set finish line. The race follows a short, straight course from a standing start over a measured distance, most commonly 1⁄4 mi, with a shorter, 1,000…
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September 12

Day of the year

September 12 is the 255th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 110 days remain until the end of the year.
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