Jim Nell III
 

After hearing about this yesterday afternoon I was surprised this wasn't posted yet...so here is the sad news of the passing a friend to many of the regulars here on IOW.

I worked many nights with Jimmy iduring my 11 years with USAC and have fond fond memories, I will miss Jimmy Go! :crying:

(From usacracing.com)


JAMES E. NELL III, 61
The son of former USAC Series Coordinator and Membership Director Jim Nell, James E. Nell III passed away today in Indianapolis, Ind. at the age of 61 following a bout with cancer. He spent the past three decades as a dedicated USAC official. He began in the early-1980s on the Observer crew at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and officiated as a pit steward in nearly every USAC racing series since. Most recently he served as a pit steward and registrar for USAC’s Regional Midget Racing Series. In 2004 he was the recipient of USAC’s coveted Ross Hadley Memorial Achievement Award for dedication to the United States Auto Club, presented by the USAC Winners Circle. A resident of Indianapolis, Ind. and employee of Bosma Enterprises, he was affectionately referred to by USAC participants and officials as “Jimmy Go.” USAC extends its sympathies to his wife Brenda, his mother Patricia, sisters Susan Minor and Kelly Stone and brothers Michael and Patrick and his many friends in our sport. Services and pending and are expected to be held at Conkle Funeral Home in Speedway, Ind. on Saturday, December 13.

Re: Jim Nell III
 

A fine man - and a perfect example of the kind of dedicated person who shows up race after race for the love of the sport. Big loss.

Re: Jim Nell III
 

Jimmy GO we will miss you at the track...... our thoughts and prayers go out to his family...

the young family

Re: Jim Nell III
 

I, like Eric, worked many races with Jimmy Go. We spent many miles together going from track to track. His dedication was unmatched We have lost a friend! God bless his family and friends during this rough time.

Re: Jim Nell III
 

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jim's family. Jim, you will be sadly missed!
God Bless
George & Tammy Gamester and the entire Gamester Family

Re: Jim Nell III
 

R.I.P. Jimmy. Your were person of unmatched class. I enjoyed having the chance to know and race with you. My whole family's thoughts and prayers go out to the Nell family.

Eric Gordon

Re: Jim Nell III
 

Very sorry to hear this news. As usual, I think Mr. Sullivan said it best... Jimmy was indeed a fine man - and a perfect example of the kind of dedicated person who shows up race after race for the love of the sport.
Rest in peace Jimmy Go. It was an honor to know you.

Mark Ray

Re: Jim Nell III
 

RIP Jim, and God Bless your family.Men of his stature are few and far between , and rare in this day and age. You will be greatly missed.

Re: Jim Nell III
 

So sorry to hear of this news... Jimmy always welcomed us "outsiders" from other clubs. He will be sorely missed.

Anderson/Guess Motorsports sends our condolences to his family and the USAC family.

Jimmy Anderson
#36 UMARA National Midget