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I am presently the the event
organizer/promoter for the East Coast Drag Times
Hall of Fame & Reunion held annually in
Henderson, NC. The 3rd. weekend in October we hold
the largest event of its kind in the Southeast,
honoring drag race legends that participated in the
sport during the 50's, 60's & 70's.
Approximately 35 - 40 thousand people attend the
free event.
I have experienced an interesting and exciting
life in the world of drag racing. I plan on racing
a nostalgia drag car May 14-15, 2010 at the 25th
Super Stock Reunion at Piedmont Dragway,
Greensboro, NC. I purchased the car for the purpose
of displaying it at nostalgia drag racing events
and making exhibition runs. It's not over yet!
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Birthplace: Henderson, NC
Current Home: Henderson, NC
Phone: 252-213-0180
Who started you: I did
Biggest influence: Billy West
Women you admire: Ashley Force, Donica Patrick,
ShirleyShehan
Fathers Thoughts: deceased
Your encouragement: Follow your dreams and desire
to compete
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I drag raced for 10 years on the East Coast
during the 60's, 70's and 80's. I drove max wedge
Mopars 1962 - Plymouth Savoy, 1963 Plymouth
Belvedere, and 1969 RR, 440 6 pack. The cars were
very competetive and I had lots of fun competing
against the guys. Most of my racing career was made
up of match racing. I could make more money and
receive a lot of publicity.
I started writing a column, "Down South With
Nancy Wilson" for Drag Times in the 70's &
80's. The paper covered drag racing events on the
East Coast and was based in Arlington, VA. I was
also the S.E. Rep for the paper during that time. I
was always concerned about the lack of publicity
for the sport.
I wrote a letter to the sports editor of the
largest TV station in NC, WRAL-TV, requesting them
to cover drag racing on their daily sports shows.
The sports editor called me a few days later and
ask me if I would be interested in reporting for
the station. I was the first women to cover sports
on the station and the first reporter to cover drag
racing in the \'70\'s. I covered the first
Rockingham, NC drag race and grand opening of the
track. My first live interview in the station was
with Ronnie Sox and Buddy Martin. I enjoyed
visiting tracks all over the country and reporting
on the events.
I am presently the the event organizer/promoter
for the East Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame &
Reunion held annually in Henderson, NC. The 3rd.
weekend in October we hold the largest event of its
kind in the Southeast, honoring drag race legends
that participated in the sport during the 50's,
60's & 70's. Approximately 35 - 40 thousand
people attend the free event.
I have experienced an interesting and exciting
life in the world of drag racing. I plan on racing
a nostalgia drag car May 14 - 15, 2010 at the 25th
Super Stock Reunion at Piedmont Dragway,
Greensboro, NC. I purchased the car for the purpose
of displaying it at nostalgia drag racing events
and making exhibition runs. Its not over yet!
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