Division 6 Frank Nelson RIP
 

Just got the news that one of Division 6 Top Sportsman and Comp Eliminator racer Frank Nelson, succumbed to cancer.

Frank was one the nicest people you would ever know with a great heart and positive attitude. He will be missed!
Prayers to his family and loved ones. Godspeed my friend!

http://www.auburn-reporter.com/sports/97986549.html

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RIP Frank :(

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Rest in peace my friend. Frank was a amazing guy and one of the nicest people you would ever meet. He would always be there to help you out or give you what ever you need at our away from the track. What I loved about Frank the most was he raced the old fashion way. No electronics. No computer. Heck it took him to his final years of racing to put a automatic in his car. He would tell me that aint racing. He would dump the clutch, bang the gears, and run it as hard and as fast as he could. He didn't care if he won or lost. He was having fun doing what he loved the most. Our heart and prayers go out to Ruth and the family. God bless you my friend.

Steve, Deb, and Ryan Polack

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First event I attended driving Frank's old car (the Cavalier) on the West coast, everyone was coming by our pit are looking for him. I explained to everyone that came by looking for him, that we had just purchased the car.

I knew at that point he must have been a well liked guy, simply by the amount of people who came by 'his' car in the pits. A few of them even told me what a great person he is, and they were stopping by to say hello.

Some of these people looked at me weird when I told them I was driving, when asked why, their reply was all the same... Frank is much taller than you, how do you reach the pedals?
We had a good laugh about that all weekend...

RIP Frank, and wish I had the opportunity to meet you.

Sal

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Very sad news, Frank was a once in a lifetime guy. He did everything big. Very kind and generous person. Simply a legend around here. RIP my friend.

Rod and Kim Stults

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Our condolences. RIP Frank





Bruce and Sandy Cameron

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It was always a pleasure to talk to Frank at the races. He will be missed. RIP, Frank.

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Rest in Peace Frank...You were a true example of "No Fear" and "Genuine Hard Work". Your incredible dedication and ageless inspiration to the sport will always be remembered. Honored to have met you...I'll never forget that handshake. Maurice.

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Thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

A legend without a doubt. He will be missed for sure.

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Sorry to hear this,,, condolences to his family. I have many memories of Frank and his cars, like many of us do.
Danny Durham

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:(:( I was at Bremerton Raceway yesterday and heard the news. A big loss to Div. 6 and possibly the west coast. My condolences to the family - Rest in Peace Frank - you are no longer suffering. As a side note another racer lost his life recently. Tom Bouck died about a week and a half ago. He was only 54. Too young and another good guy gone from the northwest. My condolences also to Tom's famly and I will miss him also.

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RIP Frank, you were a class act, and a very well liked sportsman! My condolences to his family during this tough time.

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So sad to hear of Big Franks passing. The first time I saw Frank Nelson was in the late 70`s, at the NHRA National event in his silver "Coors Light" sponsored early Camaro, either in Modified Production or Comp. I still remember hearing that liitle small block rev to the moon before Frank dumped the clutch, and watching a rear slick and wheel, with the axle flange still bolted on, fly off the car, and go bouncing down the track. As a diehard stick guy , Frank was always fun to watch, and a great guy who always seemed happy to talk with anybody at the track. Frank was a well known and well respected NorthWest racer, and he will be missed. RIP Frank.

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Sad news indeed....Frank was one of the all time good guys.
Rest in peace..

Dic & Deb Geary
Vic Hobbs

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Bummer to hear this. Frank was a great guy.

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In the Division 6 Facebook page, Frank's son, Division Director Frank Nelson, Jr. has posted the following:

"UPDATE: per my fathers request NO funeral service.....We will have a "Celebration of Life" at the Auburn Eagles 702 M Street SE. Auburn, WA
June 8th, 2013 11-2 the Longhorn B-BQ which was long time sponsor will supply food please bring a desert for all to share and some good "Frank" Stories as we all know you have them.
At the June Lucas race in Mission we will be putting his ashes in Barry Daniluks parachute for one last 200 mph pass down the quater mile....godspeed...