Land Speed Racing Veteran and World Record holder Nolan White, 71, passed
away peacefully in his sleep early in the morning of Sunday, October 20th at
the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. His wife and
family were with him.
Nolan, who earned the HOT ROD Magazine Trophy by recording a top speed of
434 m.p.h. and setting a new AA BFS (blown fuel streamliner) record of 413
m.p.h., had been a participant of the SCTA World Finals held Oct 16 - 20th
where his Spirit of Autopower, National Parts Peddler #131 streamliner was
attempting to set a new F.I.A. world record.
Sadly, on the last FIA record attempt, despite the car running flawlessly
over the nine-mile track, it lost all three parachutes as the car ran
through the traps at 422 m.p.h., veered off course and rolled several times
before coming to a stop.
The community of land speed racers are saddened to have lost one of their
own who for 45 years has been a strong competitor, innovator and hero of
many. Nolan White, together with his son, Rick and grandson Jason, were a
familiar family racing team at the salt for many years.
The family has asked for a few days of privacy and has requested that
concerned parties be patient as services are being planned in San Diego.
Thoughts and prayers are appreciated.
Please . . ., no phone calls.
Sad Speedy Regards,
"LandSpeed" Louise Ann Noeth
LandSpeed Productions
"Telling stories with words and pictures"
/// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@autox.team.net or try
/// http://www.team.net/mailman/listinfo
/// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive/land-speed
/// what is needed. It isn't that difficult, folks.
|