The 1970s drag racing scene was all about speed, noise, and larger-than-life personalities—and no one captured that energy quite like Jungle Pam Hardy. Born in Pennsylvania in 1954, Pam’s life took a thrilling turn when she met “Jungle” Jim Liberman, a drag racing superstar. At just 18, she joined his team, and soon, she became just as famous as the man behind the wheel.
Pam wasn’t just a backup girl—she was part of the show. While her job was to guide Jungle Jim’s car into position, she did it with a flair that made her impossible to ignore. Her outfits—tight striped tops, cutoff shorts, and knee-high boots—were as bold as the sport itself. Fans loved her, and photographers couldn’t get enough of her.
One photo, in particular, has stood the test of time: Pam walking down the track, looking every bit as fierce as the roaring engines around her. It wasn’t just a snapshot—it was a symbol of an era when drag racing was as much about personality as it was about horsepower.
For years, Jungle Jim and Pam were inseparable. Their partnership was magic, both in races and in the hearts of fans. But in 1977, the unthinkable happened—Jungle Jim died in a crash. Devastated, Pam left the racing world behind, but her legend only grew.
Today, Jungle Pam is remembered as one of drag racing’s most iconic figures. Her style, confidence, and undeniable presence made her a trailblazer. Though she stepped away from the track, her spirit still lives on in every rev of an engine and every cheer from the crowd.
