Division 6 Frank Nelson RIP

[Carguy49]

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.

[Sean Cour]

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

[Rory McNeil]

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.

[DIC GEARY]

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

Dic & Deb Geary
Vic Hobbs

[Tom P]

Bummer to hear this. Frank was a great guy.

[SSDiv6]

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...