The Actual Side of Pamela Hardy better known as "Jungle Pam"
This is likely the best straight story of these two legends.
Burnout Society
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The complete, unfiltered story of Pamela Hardy - better known as "Jungle Pam" - the woman who stood at the starting line next to Jungle Jim Liberman and became the most iconic figure in 1970s drag racing history. In this documentary, we cover everything: her small-town Pennsylvania upbringing, the day she met Jim Liberman in May 1972, what she actually did as a crew member (hint: it was a lot more than backing up the car), the match racing circuit, the Hot Rod magazine cover, Jim's tragic death in 1977, her 30-year disappearance from public life, her return to the nostalgia circuit, and her 2023 Hall of Fame induction.
We also tackle the myths and misconceptions that have floated around the internet for decades - including those photos people swear are her that absolutely are not. Whether you saw Jungle Jim and Jungle Pam at the track back in the day or you're just discovering their story now, this is the definitive documentary on one of drag racing's true legends.