Division 6 Frank Nelson RIP

SSDiv6 · 05-11-2013, 09:25 AM

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

KThomas · 05-11-2013, 11:15 AM

RIP Frank

Steve Polack · 05-11-2013, 11:44 AM

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

Sal Biondo · 05-11-2013, 11:57 AM

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

ss chief · 05-11-2013, 01:58 PM

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

killintime6968 · 05-11-2013, 06:37 PM

Our condolences. RIP Frank

Bruce and Sandy Cameron

Toby Lang · 05-11-2013, 08:28 PM

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

MAURICE BLENDHEIM · 05-11-2013, 08:47 PM

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.

Jody Lang · 05-11-2013, 11:53 PM

Thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

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

Geerhead55 · 05-12-2013, 02:30 AM

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

05-11-2013, 09:25 AM	#1
SSDiv6 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 3,041 Likes: 712 Liked 1,572 Times in 580 Posts	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

05-11-2013, 11:15 AM	#2
KThomas Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 127 Likes: 163 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Division 6 Frank Nelson RIP RIP Frank

05-11-2013, 11:44 AM	#3
Steve Polack Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Enumclaw. WA Posts: 16 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 1 Post	Re: Division 6 Frank Nelson RIP 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

05-11-2013, 11:57 AM	#4
Sal Biondo Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 77 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 1 Post	Re: Division 6 Frank Nelson RIP 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 __________________ Sal Biondo 1162 COMP, STOCK, SS Biondo Racing Products

05-11-2013, 01:58 PM	#5
ss chief Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 90 Likes: 0 Liked 48 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Division 6 Frank Nelson RIP 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

05-11-2013, 06:37 PM	#6
killintime6968 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Whitecourt,Alberta,Canada Posts: 236 Likes: 4,625 Liked 91 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Division 6 Frank Nelson RIP Our condolences. RIP Frank Bruce and Sandy Cameron

05-11-2013, 08:28 PM	#7
Toby Lang VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 2,133 Likes: 2 Liked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Division 6 Frank Nelson RIP It was always a pleasure to talk to Frank at the races. He will be missed. RIP, Frank.

05-11-2013, 08:47 PM	#8
MAURICE BLENDHEIM Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Langley (no igloos), British Columbia, Canada Posts: 567 Likes: 306 Liked 280 Times in 86 Posts	Re: Division 6 Frank Nelson RIP 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.

05-11-2013, 11:53 PM	#9
Jody Lang Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 306 Likes: 28 Liked 89 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Division 6 Frank Nelson RIP Thoughts and prayers go out to his family. A legend without a doubt. He will be missed for sure.

05-12-2013, 02:30 AM	#10
Geerhead55 VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 1,632 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Division 6 Frank Nelson RIP Sorry to hear this,,, condolences to his family. I have many memories of Frank and his cars, like many of us do. Danny Durham