Jim Nickols ... a Racers Racer !!!!

Jim Bailey · 03-09-2019, 08:19 PM

Some where around 1985, Jim Nickols won his Class... 34 years later he wins AA/SA Class at the 50th annual Gatornationals. There have been other Stock wins, including a Division 3 points meet, but Jim never gave up on winning another Class "Wally". This is what Class Racing is all about !!.. Congratulations to Jim, and to the example he sets!... ( 9.62et ain't bad ether! ) Way to go buddy!

mitch kight · 03-09-2019, 08:22 PM

Gratzs Jim! Gorgeous Car! And it’s Fast to!!!!

Frito · 03-09-2019, 08:43 PM

Congrats from Frito. He will have a little something for ya at Columbus.

MR DERBY CITY · 03-09-2019, 08:54 PM

Jim Nichols is one of Division 3 ‘s treasures. Great guy and great competitor....

TOSTO RACING · 03-09-2019, 09:02 PM

I'm a Chevy guy ,but thats one bad Mopar and very pretty car! Nice job Jim!

Todd Hoven · 03-09-2019, 09:04 PM

Awesome Job guys!! From the other Barton AA/SA hemi guy. So happy for Jim

Jim Wahl · 03-10-2019, 08:19 AM

Jim’s one of the nicest and most talented guys I’ve had the pleasure of knowing and competing against for many years now. Jimbo B should be proud of him for the way he keeps that HEMI car looking and running up to the same standards he did. Unfortunately we had to run each other first round and something happened to his car. I don’t know what but from my vantage point it looked like it was in high gear. Jim is definitely one of the most dedicated racers out there and I am proud to call him my friend. Jim

John Dinkel · 03-10-2019, 08:47 AM

Way to go Jim

Jon Sarrett · 03-10-2019, 09:07 AM

Congrats Jim! I really enjoyed chatting with you at Norwalk nationals last year!

Jim Wery · 03-12-2019, 09:54 PM

Congrats, Jim. Very nice, and approachable guy at Norwalk last year. And as others have said, the car is flying.

03-09-2019, 08:19 PM	#1
Jim Bailey Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 698 Likes: 17 Liked 568 Times in 106 Posts	Jim Nickols ... a Racers Racer !!!! Some where around 1985, Jim Nickols won his Class... 34 years later he wins AA/SA Class at the 50th annual Gatornationals. There have been other Stock wins, including a Division 3 points meet, but Jim never gave up on winning another Class "Wally". This is what Class Racing is all about !!.. Congratulations to Jim, and to the example he sets!... ( 9.62et ain't bad ether! ) Way to go buddy!

03-09-2019, 08:22 PM	#2
mitch kight Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Carolina, Ohio Posts: 90 Likes: 13 Liked 41 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Jim Nickols ... a Racers Racer !!!! Gratzs Jim! Gorgeous Car! And it’s Fast to!!!!

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Frito Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 445 Likes: 130 Liked 116 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Jim Nickols ... a Racers Racer !!!! Congrats from Frito. He will have a little something for ya at Columbus. __________________

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MR DERBY CITY VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Derby City, USA Posts: 3,320 Likes: 856 Liked 6,592 Times in 1,283 Posts	Re: Jim Nickols ... a Racers Racer !!!! Jim Nichols is one of Division 3 ‘s treasures. Great guy and great competitor....

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TOSTO RACING Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: DRAGSTRIP Posts: 808 Likes: 592 Liked 471 Times in 136 Posts	Re: Jim Nickols ... a Racers Racer !!!! I'm a Chevy guy ,but thats one bad Mopar and very pretty car! Nice job Jim! __________________ 5664 AA/SA 1970 NOVA

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Todd Hoven VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,329 Likes: 883 Liked 720 Times in 151 Posts	Re: Jim Nickols ... a Racers Racer !!!! Awesome Job guys!! From the other Barton AA/SA hemi guy. So happy for Jim __________________ Todd Hoven 1035 Stock

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Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,841 Likes: 626 Liked 672 Times in 121 Posts	Re: Jim Nickols ... a Racers Racer !!!! Jim’s one of the nicest and most talented guys I’ve had the pleasure of knowing and competing against for many years now. Jimbo B should be proud of him for the way he keeps that HEMI car looking and running up to the same standards he did. Unfortunately we had to run each other first round and something happened to his car. I don’t know what but from my vantage point it looked like it was in high gear. Jim is definitely one of the most dedicated racers out there and I am proud to call him my friend. Jim __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 D2 National Open Stock Champion 1981 D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association. SSSSA Forum Moderator

03-10-2019, 08:47 AM	#8
John Dinkel Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pinckney, Michigan Posts: 500 Likes: 352 Liked 233 Times in 62 Posts	Re: Jim Nickols ... a Racers Racer !!!! Way to go Jim __________________ John Dinkel 3295 STK

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Jon Sarrett Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sullivan, OH Posts: 302 Likes: 667 Liked 136 Times in 43 Posts	Re: Jim Nickols ... a Racers Racer !!!! Congrats Jim! I really enjoyed chatting with you at Norwalk nationals last year! __________________ Jon Sarrett Stock 3779

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Jim Wery Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 29 Likes: 30 Liked 13 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Jim Nickols ... a Racers Racer !!!! Congrats, Jim. Very nice, and approachable guy at Norwalk last year. And as others have said, the car is flying.