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Nahas Racing
Ron Nahas
Reno, NV
Driver: Ron Nahas
Crew: Diane Ducker and Ron Scott Nahas
Photographer: Mandy Matheus
Class: AA/Supercharged The Baddest of the Gassers
Car:
1941 Willys Coupe, 433 BAE, B&J 4-speed transmission,
Kebelco Blower,
Strange Rear-End
Sponsors:
BACKGROUND:
At
16, my first car was a ’50 Chevy, powerglide with a froze up
motor! Got it running!
Received first ticket for exhibition of speed
in Merced Ca. I was on my way to a racin’
career. The ol’ Chevy finally
died.
Tried my luck at 2 wheels (
Harleys) while building a ’27 T Roadster pick up with a 265 Small block, 4
speed. There was no stopping me.
Traded the Roadster for a
’61 Chevy. I took it to the Ballico and Madeira California drag strips and the back
streets of Merced.
I was always trading 1 car for
another. Merced DMV told me to get a dealers license if I was to continue down
this path.
I moved to Nevada—still in
the produce business with my Dad. Took up motorcross for about 6 years but after
several trips to the ortho doctor, he suggested I take a hard look at my choice
of sports.
Met up with a metal
fabricator, Al Mathers of Accent Auto in Sparks Nevada. He is to blame for
getting me hooked on Willys. Al introduced me to his neighbor at his shop, Butch
Ranson who races a blown alcohol ’46 Ford coupe.
I started hanging around
Butch’s shop after work. After many late night discussions and lots of beer,
we came to the conclusion it was in my best interest to get back in action at
the drag strips.
I contacted Bill Fitting, as
he has the reputation as an excellent chassis builder.
Well, the end result is I am
in my 3rd year racing my Tangelo 41 Willys with AA Supercharged and
the gang, still trying to get that 200MPH.
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