Super cool video!!! Dyno Don was a phenomenal racing legend. I run a Superstock inspired 1968 Barracuda fastback powered by a 512 stroker, backed by an A833 4 speed manual. 👍
Thankyou for this great video bringing back a few memories & facts! Your Great Uncle was always a pleasure to be around, for myself and anyone that knew him in the slightest. Don was the 1 lifetime career drag racer - period.... that I never, ever, heard anyone say anything about, that was positive or upbeat. Loved by all. May be the only lifelong racer I know of, that I've never heard a disparaging, or controversial word, ever spoken of. My entire career is directly tied to drag racing, & more specifically door cars & Pro Stock. So I can speak to his integrity at least a lil. I am sure someone out there said something unflattering of him. I could say many more things about how wonderful a person he was, & yet I have not even addressed his phenomenal skills as a racer, driver, competitor, & ambassador to the sport. Seeing Don & Earl Wade together at Indy in '98, bk racing together in ProStock Truck, was a real joy that wkend. 1 of the last races I myself got to spend a lil time with him, as I was a crew chief on another PS Trk at that event. He may be emulated, but could never be duplicated. You honoring his legacy, is certainly something I enjoyed coming across. Makes me wanna dig out old pictures I have of him/his cars, just to reliv those moments of a long ago. I suspect your collection of photos is quite good. I am looking forward to watching the other videos, & the 1 w/Jon talkin about there history together. I recall the day I heard he had passed, & that day was certainly a sad one, for genuine drag racing enthusiasts of many generations. Thank you! 👍 I just remembered the most terrible thing I ever heard said of your G/U. It was that he had those thick 👓 eye glasses. 😅 That's the equivalent of the nicest thing anyone has ever said about me 😅. He was a wonderful human being.
Dyno Don was and still is my favorite all time drag racer. I saw him race as a kid at N.Y. National speedway in the 60's and 70's until that track closed. One of the all time greats in all aspects. Thanks for the great video.
I met your great uncle two times, both times were at the Winter Nationals, 1970 and 1971, a gentleman and an inspiration to me. I was so inspired by his 1964 Mercury comet race car, that in 1970 I bought a 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente and drag raced it for 6 years, NHRA, bracket and Street. In 1980 I took a 1970 Ford Maverick Grabber and shoehorned a 351 Cleveland into it as an homage to Dyno Don's Maverick pro stock. I never took it to the track, but I did street race it , it was my daily driver for 5 years. Dyno Don was one of my racing heroes. Thanks for the video, brought back fond memories, oh by the way I am a retired 72 year old race car owner, builder and driver. 😎
Met Dyno at a car show in Macungie PA. He was as friendly as you can imagine, always had a smile on his face. I believe he had the 64 Comet there. And when he started up the car, a couple hundred people came running over. It was the highlight of the show.
I didn’t know much about your grandpa, but I didn’t know who he was as far as a drag racer a little bit but this was a great video. This is really really in-depth. Well thought out I completely enjoyed it. Thank you.
In the late '80's I bracket raced a yellow Pinto with a 302 motor in it. For my Birthday one year my crew gave me a yellow "Dyno-Mike" custom license plate which still hangs on my wall. Don and Glidden my top two hero's in drag racing.
I saw Dyno Don win the 1977 Springnationals, defeating Frank Iaconio. I hated it because I was a diehard Chevy guy back then, and only 15 years old. I've come to appreciate having seen Dyno Don win during his championship year.
Great Video , deserves a few million more views. the 64 Comets were my favorite, although all were great. course my six cylinder version not quite as quick. but on the 1 2 column shift definitely imagined a bit of lift off, LO.
I love it great video. I'm a big dino don fan.. Is i'm a ford guy.. So will I see a ford out there kicking some butt.. I love it.. Because it makes everybody else upset. Especially the Chevy guys love it. God rest your soul, my friend.
This will not mean diddly squat to most, but 1976, I was 16 years old, and I had saved up enough $ to make a down payment on a new car. I purchased a new Mustang II for $3100, 302 4spd, coupe, no a/c. The biggest reason I wanted it, was seeing DD at Bandimere beating up on everyone.
@@dyno.don.nicholson I think I have a picture of that early mustang around 77 or 78 when he ran C/A for a few races. Took the Lenco out and had a different transmission in it. Am I remembering correctly?
Pro stock has always been my favorite class. I guess because they are a car you can identify with. Unlike funnycars. The thing that I hate the most, is that it has become a Camaro class. I miss the days when all brands were in it. Even AMC. Sure, lately we have a family running Mustangs, but for how long?
Good thing he left tangeble item's as a memorial... Wow... He was one of the ppl who made it so Mercury decided to say... "Ohhh $H!T we won... Don't need to compete for the rest of the Series."...
Did Billy "Crash" Craddock end up owning that Mustang 2 pro stock car and campaign it for a while. If so my dad used to drive it in top eliminator competition in the 90's. It had been repainted and more modernized by then but possibly same car
God damn legend what kills me is how good these cars ran before all this bullshit computer crap and they were so easy and affordable to work on i guess all that's gone
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There aren't any racers left like Dyno D! He was feared as a competitor and rightfully so! Rest in power GOAT 🐐
Dyno DON GOT ME INTO PRO STOCK, I LOVE THAT MAN❤
Super cool video!!! Dyno Don was a phenomenal racing legend. I run a Superstock inspired 1968 Barracuda fastback powered by a 512 stroker, backed by an A833 4 speed manual. 👍
Thankyou for this great video bringing back a few memories & facts!
Your Great Uncle was always a pleasure to be around, for myself and anyone that knew him in the slightest.
Don was the 1 lifetime career drag racer - period.... that I never, ever, heard anyone say anything about, that was positive or upbeat. Loved by all.
May be the only lifelong racer I know of, that I've never heard a disparaging, or controversial word, ever spoken of.
My entire career is directly tied to drag racing, & more specifically door cars & Pro Stock.
So I can speak to his integrity at least a lil. I am sure someone out there said something unflattering of him.
I could say many more things about how wonderful a person he was, & yet I have not even addressed his phenomenal skills as a racer, driver, competitor, & ambassador to the sport.
Seeing Don & Earl Wade together at Indy in '98, bk racing together in ProStock Truck, was a real joy that wkend. 1 of the last races I myself got to spend a lil time with him, as I was a crew chief on another PS Trk at that event.
He may be emulated, but could never be duplicated.
You honoring his legacy, is certainly something I enjoyed coming across. Makes me wanna dig out old pictures I have of him/his cars, just to reliv those moments of a long ago.
I suspect your collection of photos is quite good. I am looking forward to watching the other videos, & the 1 w/Jon talkin about there history together. I recall the day I heard he had passed, & that day was certainly a sad one, for genuine drag racing enthusiasts of many generations. Thank you!
👍
I just remembered the most terrible thing I ever heard said of your G/U.
It was that he had those thick 👓 eye glasses. 😅
That's the equivalent of the nicest thing anyone has ever said about me 😅.
He was a wonderful human being.
Long time Dyno fan!! Thanks for this great video!
Dyno Don was and still is my favorite all time drag racer. I saw him race as a kid at N.Y. National speedway in the 60's and 70's until that track closed. One of the all time greats in all aspects. Thanks for the great video.
I was there also. I'm now 72 how I miss those days.
I met your great uncle two times, both times were at the Winter Nationals, 1970 and 1971, a gentleman and an inspiration to me. I was so inspired by his 1964 Mercury comet race car, that in 1970 I bought a 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente and drag raced it for 6 years, NHRA, bracket and Street.
In 1980 I took a 1970 Ford Maverick Grabber and shoehorned a 351 Cleveland into it as an homage to Dyno Don's Maverick pro stock. I never took it to the track, but I did street race it , it was my daily driver for 5 years.
Dyno Don was one of my racing heroes.
Thanks for the video, brought back fond memories, oh by the way I am a retired 72 year old race car owner, builder and driver. 😎
Met Dyno at a car show in Macungie PA. He was as friendly as you can imagine, always had a smile on his face. I believe he had the 64 Comet there. And when he started up the car, a couple hundred people came running over. It was the highlight of the show.
Remember Don racing a Detroit dragway in 1960s...thengot to talk to him around 1990s at Rockingham at super chevy show...really nice man.
Very cool!
Man. The guys I learned from always mention they learned from Dyno Don. Thank you for your investment in others Don family.
Our pleasure!
Dyno Don and Bob Glidden are the two best Pro Stock drivers that ever graced the sport.
Agreed! Although, I am a bit biased toward Dyno...
Here's some reving
Wild
Those old guys would have busted the rear ends and lenko power shift really goes
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Don,s brother was our wood shop teacher at San Gabriel high school
I didn’t know much about your grandpa, but I didn’t know who he was as far as a drag racer a little bit but this was a great video. This is really really in-depth. Well thought out I completely enjoyed it. Thank you.
RIP Dyno Don .
In the late '80's I bracket raced a yellow Pinto with a 302 motor in it. For my Birthday one year my crew gave me a yellow "Dyno-Mike" custom license plate which still hangs on my wall. Don and Glidden my top two hero's in drag racing.
Love it!!!
Greeeat History thank you for sharing!!!💥🏁
I saw Dyno Don win the 1977 Springnationals, defeating Frank Iaconio. I hated it because I was a diehard Chevy guy back then, and only 15 years old. I've come to appreciate having seen Dyno Don win during his championship year.
Great Video , deserves a few million more views. the 64 Comets were my favorite, although all were great. course my six cylinder version not quite as quick. but on the 1 2 column shift definitely imagined a bit of lift off, LO.
Glad you enjoyed it! Share/post the video to others!
I love it great video. I'm a big dino don fan.. Is i'm a ford guy.. So will I see a ford out there kicking some butt.. I love it.. Because it makes everybody else upset. Especially the Chevy guys love it. God rest your soul, my friend.
:)
Thank you
great drag racing legend in the sport
This will not mean diddly squat to most, but 1976, I was 16 years old, and I had saved up enough $ to make a down payment on a new car. I purchased a new Mustang II for $3100, 302 4spd, coupe, no a/c. The biggest reason I wanted it, was seeing DD at Bandimere beating up on everyone.
that was a fun car
Outstanding video.
Fun Fact: Don Nicholson was NHRA's very first [official] membership holder
REALLY??? How do you know this?
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I think I have a picture of that early mustang around 77 or 78 when he ran C/A for a few races. Took the Lenco out and had a different transmission in it. Am I remembering correctly?
Very cool story, thank you for sharing! Was that you with his car at Nitro Revival?
Pro stock has always been my favorite class. I guess because they are a car you can identify with. Unlike funnycars. The thing that I hate the most, is that it has become a Camaro class. I miss the days when all brands were in it. Even AMC. Sure, lately we have a family running Mustangs, but for how long?
Agreed! Thanks for watching.
Today's funny cars? BLAAAH!
Good thing he left tangeble item's as a memorial...
Wow...
He was one of the ppl who made it so Mercury decided to say...
"Ohhh $H!T we won...
Don't need to compete for the rest of the Series."...
Did Billy "Crash" Craddock end up owning that Mustang 2 pro stock car and campaign it for a while. If so my dad used to drive it in top eliminator competition in the 90's. It had been repainted and more modernized by then but possibly same car
I'm wondering what you have, do you race
God damn legend what kills me is how good these cars ran before all this bullshit computer crap and they were so easy and affordable to work on i guess all that's gone
And that's when you actually went a quarter mile not 1000 ft.