'In Brazil, the first competition of this kind (Arrancada) happened in Curitiba, in February 1958. The dispute, then called “Primeiro Quilômetro Parado de Curitiba” was held in a 1,000 metres track, and highlight the prototype 'Semi Suicide Special' by Marcos Corção, piloted by Albert "Totty" Glaser Júnior, Brazilian recordman in Força Livre category with a time of 29 seconds and final speed of almost 200 km/h. "Totty" Glaser is now the owner of the most highly regarded company building Hot Rods of Brazil.