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August 12, 13 & 14, 2011

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Frank Nelson is PIONEER SPIRIT 2011

PIONEER SPIRIT Frank Nelson

Born December 30, 1937, Frank Nelson is the youngest Pioneer Spirit award recipient. At 74 he represents the hard working and hard playing spirit that built our community.

  • Frank worked for Northern Pacific Railroad for 14 years and then BNSF for the remainder of his career until he retired a few years ago.
  • He may have towed your car during his 27 years of weekend tow truck driving at Fitz Auto Rebuild.
  • He and his wife, Ruth, own Nelson’s Pilot Car Service and are the best in the business.
  • He is a community protector of the neighborhood and “his” local park.
  • Best known as representing Auburn on the racetrack nationally and internationally, Frank has a continuous racing career that spans 56 years, one of the longest in the nation. He still races and has no plan of quitting. 
  • He will be in the parade in his race car so look out Auburn Police Department!
  • Frank has been a friend to all and helped many along the way.
  • The most important race lies ahead as he is racing time now to beat bone cancer.  His attitude is amazing and strong and he will only accept the checkered flag for this challenge!

 

 

 

 

To qualify to be nominated for Auburn Good Ol' Days Pioneer Spirit a nominee must:

  • Generally be a male, 70 years or older as of May 30, 2011
  • Live in the Auburn Community
  • Have contributed time to their community
  • Be willing and able to promote Auburn Good Ol’ Days by riding in local parades
  • Be able to attend VIP night, Thursday Night, August 11th
  • Be able to reign over the festival August 12, 13, & 14, 2011

 

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