Editing Powerglide (section)

== Racing ==
Although it is a very old design, the Powerglide still has a strong following in [[drag racing]] due to its strength and simplicity.<ref>[http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/trans/53pg/53patrm63.htm 1953 repair manual to show simplicity]; Retrieved April 27, 2011.</ref> Powerglides are also popular in [[Mud bogging|mud racing]] and [[monster truck]] racing. In the first few years after introduction, they became known as the "Slip-N-Slide Powerglide", due to the fluid coupling, as opposed to the mechanical coupling of a clutch-driven gearbox, and the "Positive-Pop transmission". This last is due to the characteristic "bump" or "pop" which occurs as the transmission is put into gear from neutral. 

Currently Robert Campisi from Australia holds the World Record for the fastest run using a Powerglide transmission, clocking 5.95s at 260&nbsp;mph in his Twin Turbo Ford Mustang in September 2011.<ref>{{cite web|author=Hubertus|title=Video: Australia's quickest turbo car – Rob Campisi CV Performance Mustang|url=http://performancedrive.com.au/video-australias-quickest-turbo-powered-car-rob-campisi-cv-performance-mustang/|work=Internet Driving News|publisher=Performance Driving|access-date=11 September 2011|date=2011-09-11}}</ref>