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 Eugene Grant Nichols, III

 Marlborough, CT

42

5/9/66

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1979

 Mustang

Super Eliminator & Super Street

9.96

Racing Accomplishments

1993 Heavy Eliminator Champion, 1999 Perfect Run, 2002 Super Street Champion, 2002 Sportsman of the Year, 2004 Super Eliminator Champion, 2005 Race of Champions Winner, 2005 Driver of the Year, 2006 Lebanon Valley Dragway King of the Track, 2006 Island Dragway King of the Track, 2007 Super Street Co-Champion

Sponsors

PMR Performance, H & H Transmission, TCP Converters

Questions

How long have you been drag racing?  17 years

How did you get your start?   Rick Bourne & Tom Flemke suggested I try drag racing.

What’s been the biggest challenge to your racing program this season?  Compared to last season?  Mechanical breakage.

What would you consider your biggest accomplishments as a racer?   Being competitive in relatively stock chassis Mustang which is my 1^st car.

What’s gotten you hooked on the drag racing scene?   Competitiveness.

What are your plans for the future?   Start my sons & daughter into Jr. Dragsters

What advice would you give to someone looking to start out?   Just have fun

Who are your biggest friends (or enemies) at the track?   GEM Racing & all the people in Munchkin Land. I have no enemies.  Do I?

Who do you fear having to see at the starting line?  Why? Russ Wilbur

Very briefly, tell me the dumbest mistake you've ever made at the race track?   Burning out in reverse

Anyone you’d like to thank, wives you HAVE to thank, other things not mentioned you feel are important?   My Wife, Kids, Parents & Jeff & Lucy Tisdale for the use of their garage & Lucy feeding me.

What music do you listen to?  Who’s your favorite?   I like a little of everything

Any nick names for you?   Barney & my car is the grey ghost

Do you have any pets?   A mentally challenged dog namedShelby

Do you have Kids?    Lil’ Grant, Shawn & Princess Jenna

What do you like to do as a hobby outside of drag racing? ????   

What track do you dislike the most?   None

Which is your favorite track to race on    All

Do you have a lucky charm?  What is it?    Lots!

If you could meet anybody you wanted living or not who would it be?  Why .   Warren Buffet for insider information

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