Norm Nelson

Athlete

1923 – 1988

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Who was Norm Nelson?

Norm Nelson was an American stock car racer. He competed in the United States Auto Club Stock Cars in the 1950s through 1970s. He won the season championship in 1960, 1965, and 1966 as a driver. Nelson also won five owner's championships. He competed in five NASCAR Grand National/Winston Cup events and won one. He had 35 USAC victories including 11 at the Milwaukee Mile near his hometown Racine, Wisconsin. He was nicknamed "The Great Dane" because he was 6 feet 4 inches tall.

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Born
Jan 30, 1923
Nationality
  • United States of America
Died
Nov 8, 1988

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on July 23, 2013

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