Don nicholson 65 comet coming on strong, winning the 2,700lb class running times of, 9. As one of only two people to make the finals in six different drag racing categories, dyno don nicholson certainly set himself apart from other drag racers. He signed a major sponsorship deal with air lift and grabbed another piece. An elder statesman of the sport, nicholson had been racing since the late 1940s and had established his dyno don credentials in the early 1960s. Comet cyclone, moebius models 1238 2019 scalemates. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Kaase came aboard at just the right time, helping dyno win the 1977 nhra pro.
The odd on favorite to win was dyno don nicholson in his stateoftheart. Jan 24, 2006 dyno don nicholson was an engine builder and driver whose talent and skills have seldom been surpassed. With the introduction of chevys ohv v8 in 1955, the brands domination on the drag strip immediately snowballed. The cars and career of dyno don nicholson bookshop. The web site for don nicholson dyno don, as he was known in. For many fans of drag racing, the most interesting era is considered to be from the 1950s through.
Gerald ford signed book also signed by don chaffee lengthy space inscription. Relive the unmistakable roar of dyno don nicholsons iconic drag racing cars from chevrolet, mercury, and ford and dive into one of drag racings most legendary careers with the detailed accounts in this book. A unique book that spotlights the cars and career of dyno don nicholson. Into its second printing the book covers all the cars. If you are a fan of a certain era of racing, a ford fan, or certainly a dyno don fan, this book will be a welcome addition to your library. From fast lane, a legacy of taking time to help orange county. A unique book that spotlights the cars and career of dyno don nicholson add to cart details. Overview relive the roar of dyno don nicholsons iconic drag racing cars from chevrolet, mercury, and ford and dive into at his legendary career with the detailed accounts in this book. Relive the roar of dyno don nicholsons iconic drag racing cars from. Nicholsons first wins on a national level were actually in the early 1960s in chevrolet products.
Youve already signed up for some newsletters, but you havent confirmed. Youve already signed up for some newsletters, but you havent confirmed your address. Cars and career of dyno don nicholson book brand new. The cars and career of dyno don nicholson illustrated by doug boyce isbn. Don nicholson may 28, 1927 january 24, 2006 was an american drag racer from missouri. He raced in the 1960s and 1970s when there were few national events. The car ran out of the nalley nicholson dyno tune shop inside the nalley chevrolet company, in atlanta. There have been few drag racers equipped with more versatile skills as a driver and engine buildertuner than dyno don nicholson.
Don s racing career began back in the 1940s and carried on into the 2000s. It was lightweight, revved high, and responded like no other engine previously produced. Above fast eddie beat dyno don at the 1966 world finals to claim. Pete screamed down the track alone, and into the hist. Remembering the great racing legend dyno don nicholson 2020. If you know a chevrolet fan who often wears a blue bowtie wherever they go, its likely that racing author doug boyces new 8. Nicholson got his nickname dyno don by being the first person to be trained on services dynamometer dyno. Dyno don nicholsons iconic drag racing cars from chevrolet, mercury, and ford and dive into at his legendary career with the detailed accounts in this book. The cars and career of dyno don nicholson many fans of drag racing consider the most interesting era to be from the 1950s through the 1970s, the years when the sport really took off.
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Oct 12, 2015 dyno don nicholson was the consummate drag racer, and his crew chief, jon kaase, probably knew him as well as any man. Jun, 2019 the car shown here is the real dyno don nicholson 1968 ford mustang cobra jet 428 cj raced at the 1968 winternationals in pomona ca. He got a job with mead chevrolet in pasadena in 1958. This book celebrates dynos drag racing career and accomplishments. The plastic puma, 1 of 2 kar kraft assembled boss 429 cougars.
During the 1950s, nicholson was a manager at service chevrolet. A unique, historical book that spotlights the motor sports world and the innovations that improved the safety, durability, style and performance of the cars that you and i drive today. Dyno don nicholson s boss 429 69 cougar plastic puma has 514 members. During that period, so much changed from a speed and technology standpoint that people often refer to this time as the golden age of drag racing. Relive the roar of dyno don nicholson s iconic drag racing cars from chevrolet, mercury, and ford and dive into at his legendary career with the detailed accounts in this book. The cars and career of dyno don nicholson paperback at. Chevy saw a record year in sales in 1955, thanks to.
Roberts name but don t know his story, this book tells the story of a. Remembering the great racing legend dyno don nicholson. Then, in 1964, he switched over to mercury with the new. The cars and career of dyno don nicholson by doug boyce some time ago, and excitedly read it in its entirety all 174 pages immediately. By robert tate, automotive historian and reacher images courtesy of the don nicholson archives published 9. Gifts, clothing and memorabilia entertaining entertaining. Unseen vintage photos from the life of dyno don nicholson. Don nicholson nhra fan apparel and souvenirs for sale ebay. Relive the glorious first 25 years of chevy drag racing in this comprehensive and nostalgic history. Dick was a trusted teammate of fellow ford legend dyno don nicholson for 20 years. He began his career on the circle tracks and dry lake beds in the 1940s before moving on to quartermile competition. Relive the roar of dyno don nicholson s iconic drag racing cars from chevrolet, mercury, and ford and dive into his legendary career with the detailed accounts in this book.
Don nicholson mustang 428 cobra jet information on. Get the best deals for dyno don nicholson autograph at. In between, don won three world championships and made. The cars and career of dyno don nicholson pasteiners. None of our partner shops or mates has this currently for sale. This car is the 1978configured mustang ii driven by legendary ford racer dyno don nicholson. Vintage 70s dyno mite don nicholson auto trans kit. See more ideas about drag racing cars, drag cars, ford racing. Sa design entertainment books free shipping on orders over. During the 1960s and 1970s, don nicholson may 28, 1927 january 24, 2006 was well known to racing fans all over the world. Gene was a successful drag racer with a career that ran through the earliest days of the sport in the 1950s and 1960s. A sampling of images from the recently released book celebrating the cars and career of drag race legend, dyno don nicholson.
Don nicholson behind the wheel of his 1961 chevrolet national dragster. An elder statesman of the sport, nicholson had been racing since the late 1940s and had established his dyno don credentials in. The late 1970s was a period of serious transition for pro stock racing. However, no one expected upstart pete gates in the newly purchased ex. This page is dedicated to drag racing legend, dyno don nicholson. Don troiani charge of the texas lancers valverde ford 1862 giclee on canvas. It didnt take long for dyno don nicholson to emerge as one of drag racings biggest names during the 60s and 70s. Nicholson s first wins on a national level were actually in the early 1960s in chevrolet products.
In the 1940s, nicholson did body work and engine building, but did not drive. Rather, nicholson is known for his amazing drag racing career that occurs mostly behind the wheel of ford and mercury models. Vintage 70s dyno mite don nicholson auto trans kit vicnmarc. The cars and career of dyno don nicholson by doug boyce. As of 2002, he held the record for the most number of categories in which he reached a final round won or took second at an event. The national hot rod association nhra estimates he won 90 percent of his match races. For fans who have heard glenn fireball roberts name but don t know his story, this book tells the story of a complicated man and his equally complicated life.
The cars and career of dyno relive the roar of dyno don nicholson s iconic drag racing cars from chevrolet, mercury, and ford and dive into at his legendary career with the detailed accounts in this book. Dyno don nicholson s maverick pro stocker dandy dick landys dart. Hubert platt center and dyno don nicholson right enjoy the trophy from a win with lil general, a 1962 409 hp, 409 chevy driven by hubert. Images courtesy of the don nicholson archives published 9. The cars and career of dyno don nicholson 1 ford bronco a history of fords legendary 4x4 1. A unique, historical book that spotlights the motor sports world and the innovations that improved the safety, durability, style and performance of the cars that you and i drive. My first ever visit to drag strip was a match race between dyno and ronnie sox, which nicholson won. Throughout the sports golden age, he shut down competitors far and wide driving everything from super stockers to nitroburning funny cars. Boss 9 has brought to the table the parts and pieces of his great discovery of the early 90s. Apr 14, 2016 dyno don nicholson is a household name for countless automotive enthusiasts, but usually don s famous nickname isnt associated with chevrolet. Nicholson s first wins on a national level were actually in the. Limitededition print of 500 x19 prints signed and numbered by the artist. The mercury contingent, featuring don and ed shartman in twin cyclones, had been tearing up the tracks across the country, with their first ever onepiece fiberglass bodied injected funnies.
He put on a better show just sweeping in the rosin than most other guys did racing. Above don nicholsons comet at the 1965 winternationals with stock. The cars and career of dyno don nicholson cartechbooks. Dyno don nicholson was the consummate drag racer, and his crew chief, jon kaase, probably knew him as well as any man.
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