DYNO DON PASSES AWAY

[g503]

don nicholson passsed away ,A legendary figure in drag racing passed away this morning. Dyno Don” Nicholson was an engine builder and driver whose talent and skills have seldom been surpassed.

He began his career on the circle tracks and dry lake beds in the 1940s before moving on to quarter-mile competition. A pioneer in what have now become some of the most popular classes in the sport, including Funny Car and Pro Stock, Nicholson was a major player throughout the 1960s and ‘70s.

Nicholson still holds the record for final-round appearances in the most NHRA eliminator categories, scoring wins or runner-up finishes in Funny Car, Pro Stock, Super, Comp, Stock, and Street.

It’s 1967. Dyno Don Nicholson’s all tube frame, fiberglass bodied Comet (Eliminator II) The crowds in the pits are three deep around Dyno Don’s car and since the entire “lift-off” body has been removed for maintenance, the fans can get a close up look at the giant, SOHC supercharged, fuel burning Ford engine. After all, this is the first really serious professionally built “Funny Car”. A great day to be alive,

[JoeG]

One of the legends.....

[71-LS6]

I've been reading the book "SUPER STOCK" Drag Racing The Famiy Sedan, lots of info about "Dyno Don". The guy was truly a giant.

[PeteLeathersac]

A heartfelt salute to one of the true pioneers of drag racing! . Athough more known as a Ford guy, I like to think of him in his '63 Z11 Chevy. Truly one of the best in the business!!! ~ Pete

[musclcar]

he was true pioneer in the early days when drag racing was just getting noticed,he will be missed

[Dave Rifkin]

Does anyone know what the cause of death was?

[Dyno Grandson]

Please visit www.dynodon.com and sign the guestbook...

Service for Don is open to the public to pay your respects

Don lived in southern CA his whole life and started his racing career, street racing in Pasadena. He lived at home with his family (Daughter Cindy, Son in Law Cliff, Grandchildren Candace, Chris and Dustin) till he was hospitalized this last week.

Cards and letters can be sent to the family at::

604 Vista Del Playa
Orange, CA 92865

or email the family at: [email protected]

In Loving Memory of Dyno Don Nicholson his family invites you to join us for a Celebration of his Life at the

Motor Sports Museum
Fairplex Gate 1,
1101 W. McKinley Avenue
Pomona, CA
Monday 1/30/06 from 6-10pm with the memorial service scheduled for 7pm .

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested a donation be made in Don's name to either the

Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
PO Box 194
Novi, Michigan. 48371
(800) 250-RACE

or to the

NHRA Museum
PO Box 2345
Pomona, Ca 91769
http://museum.nhra.com

Articles About The Legend
NHRA.com
ESPN.com
Fordracing.com
Georgiadragracing.com
Competitionplus.com
Nitromater.com

[Mr70]

Thank You for this information.
He truely was & still is a Legend..

[12bolt]

another one of the Pioneers gone. Long may his memory live!!

[Verne_Frantz]

Terribly sad news.................

Not long ago, Hayden Proffitt told me that of all the competitors he'd ever faced, he feared and respected Dyno Don the most.......

Truely a legend...................