Jim Nelson
“Jazzy” was a dry lakes competitor before World War II, then for three years in the mid-50s campaigned a Fiat coupe that was among the most memorable drag machines of its era. Thanks to trick pieces, such as a billet stroker, he was able to remain competitive with the OHV machines longer than any other flathead. His Topolino was credited with being the first to the 10 seconds. At the first NHRA Nationals in 1955, Nelson’s ET was eclipsed only by Lloyd Scott’s Bustle Bomb. Before retiring, Jazzy campaigned a unique side-by-side twin flathead dragster.