Russell James Liberman (September 12, 1945 [3] – September 9, 1977 [4]) was an American funny car drag racer, nicknamed "Jungle Jim." In 2001, he was named #17 on the list of the Top 50 NHRA …

Russell James "Jungle Jim" Liberman transformed funny car racing from a niche motorsport into pure entertainment spectacle, and he did it with flaming burnouts, death-defying wheelstands, and...

Feb 8, 2023 · Remember Jungle Jim Liberman and Jungle Pam Hardy? Explore their rise to fame, their legendary partnership, and the tragic end of Jungle Jim’s life.

Jul 24, 2025 · Russell James Liberman AKA “Jungle” Jim was drag racing’s flamboyant wild man of the Funny Car class from 1965 to 1977. “Jungle” endeared himself to drag racing fans across the USA …

In the niche world of Funny Car drag racing, one duo stood out: Jim Liberman, known as “Jungle Jim,” and his sidekick and partner, Pam Hardy, or “Jungle Pam.” Their combined appeal –...

Preferring match races to title runs in his (unusual for the time) Chevy Funny Cars, he captured only one NHRA event, the 1975 Summernationals. However, he won millions of fans for his speed, ubiquity — …

American Drag Racer. Known as "Jungle Jim", he was named #17 on the list of the Top 50 NHRA drivers. He was known as a flamboyant showman who would often drive backwards at 100 mph after …

Years before John Force arrived on the scene, drag racing's original flamboyant showman was "Jungle Jim" Liberman; a larger-than-life individual whose flaming burnouts, glib personality, and boundless …

May 13, 2016 · Known for his showmanship on the track, as well as being named one of the NHRA ‘s top 50 drivers of all time, “Jungle Jim” Liberman lived his life in the fast lane to say the least.

Russell James Liberman was an American funny car drag racer, nicknamed "Jungle Jim". He was named #17 on the list of the Top 50 NHRA drivers.Liberman was known for driving backwards at 100 …