DRIVER INFORMATION |
Name: |
Dale Pulde - 'War Eagle' |
Hometown: |
Sylmar, California |
Car: |
'War Eagle' '77 Pontiac Firebird |
Engine: |
Brad Anderson |
Car Owner: |
Dale Pulde |
Class: |
AMSOIL Prostalgia Nitro Funny Car |
CrewChief: |
Mark Leigh |
Crew: |
John Keigley, Brian Leigh, Steve Wood, Valerie Harrell, Bob Scarpito, James Day, Ray Gandy, Billy Veyl, Mike Mosby |
Major Sponsors: |
Powers Steel, Tejon Indian Tribe, Keigley and Associates, Janda Company, Clean Boost Performance Oils, Dick Harrell Performance Center, Entropy Resins |
Website Address: |
www.wareagleracing.com |
Career Stats: |
1 runner-up |
Why do you love racing? |
I have raced cars since i was 4 years old. When I graduated high school I was racing as a hobby. It kept me out of serious trouble. Taking a hobby you enjoy and turning it into your life is not something everyone gets to do, but I was able to do this with my father and friends which adds to the love part of it. Drag racing has been very good to me. |
Hobbies: |
Harley Davidson's, our dogs |
First Race Car: |
1/4 Midget at age 4; Nitro powered Junior Fuel Dragster at 16 |
Personal Status: |
Engaged to Valerie Harrell |
Personal Car: |
1/2 ton '91 Chevy pickup |
Favorite Music: |
Rock and Roll, Country, Jazz |
Favorite Movie: |
So many! About any Clint Eastwood, Shawshank Redemption, The Shooter, My Cousin Vinny, Super Bad...I like humor! |
Favorite Food: |
Italian |
Interesting facts about yourself: |
In my career I am the most winning funny car driver in IHRA history; Drag Racing Hall of Fame inductee in 2007; I have driven more Funny Cars than anyone...last count over 70; I have driven for some of the best and worst owners in drag racing |