If it feels right to Bob Glidden, then he’s going to do it.

That’s exactly what the ten-time NHRA Pro Stock champion says about racing this weekend’s NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis. First, Glidden says, he will partake in two days of open testing in Martin, Mich., Tuesday and Wednesday, to determine if he’s ready to release the clutch on Jim Cunningham’s Mustang Pro Stocker.

“I might make a run or two and if it doesn’t feel right, I might not do it,” said Glidden, a nine-time U.S. Nationals winner. “I might make a run or two or a couple of day’s worth … depends on how I feel.”

If it feels right to Bob Glidden, then he’s going to do it.

That’s exactly what the ten-time NHRA Pro Stock champion says about racing this weekend’s NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis. First, Glidden says, he will partake in two days of open testing in Martin, Mich., Tuesday and Wednesday, to determine if he’s ready to release the clutch on Jim Cunningham’s Mustang Pro Stocker.

“I might make a run or two and if it doesn’t feel right, I might not do it,” said Glidden, a nine-time U.S. Nationals winner. “I might make a run or two or a couple of day’s worth … depends on how I feel.”

For Glidden, it’s not necessarily about how he feels.

“I let them know if it feels like a dog with no chance of qualifying, I’m not gonna drive it at Indy,” Glidden confirmed.

Glidden’s last NHRA U.S. Nationals victory came during the 1988 season. This was his fourth consecutive time in winning the prestigious event.

For Glidden, getting back in the car will be a welcomed experience after facing serious health issues in years past.  The veteran driver had a heart procedure performed last year and according to him, he feels better than ever.

“I guess I’ll find out on Tuesday if I am physically up to it,” said Glidden. “I sure would love to be helpful to this program. I’d love to help the program get competitive and then put Jim [Cunningham] in the car and see him qualify. That would be a blast.”

As for driving, Glidden said if he drives for Cunningham, it will be his last driving gig. He plans to help Cunningham’s operation with their Pro Stock effort either from inside the car or outside. Glidden believes Cunningham has a good team in place but an extra set of experienced eyes isn’t a bad thing to have.

“I just went over to talk to his team and told them, I thought I was through riding broncos,” Glidden explained. “But, this time, for sure is my last rodeo.”

And for Glidden, nicknamed the Mad Dog for his relentless work ethic, this won’t be a dog and pony show.