{"id":29529,"date":"2021-07-18T22:52:53","date_gmt":"2021-07-18T22:52:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/?p=29529"},"modified":"2021-07-18T22:52:53","modified_gmt":"2021-07-18T22:52:53","slug":"get-to-know-your-drivers-with-dalton-nelson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/front-page-news\/get-to-know-your-drivers-with-dalton-nelson\/","title":{"rendered":"Get to know your Drivers with Dalton Nelson"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Get to know your Drivers with Dalton Nelson<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"tojvnm2t a6sixzi8 abs2jz4q a8s20v7p t1p8iaqh k5wvi7nf q3lfd5jv pk4s997a bipmatt0 cebpdrjk qowsmv63 owwhemhu dp1hu0rb dhp61c6y iyyx5f41\">When did you get started in racing and what got you interested in racing? I started racing karts in 2002. My family has been racing since the 70\u2019s starting in drag racing and then moving over to circle track racing. My Grandpa, James Nelson, and Great-Uncle Jeter, owned the 75 Nelson Brothers Late Model that was driven by Dave Pletcher and Dave Breakfield in the 70\u2019s and 80\u2019s, and then by my Dad, Teddy Nelson in the early 90\u2019s. My Moms side of the family was also heavily involved in racing, so I was definitely born into it. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-29535\" src=\"https:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/74535366_2994653640544685_1022466442836049920_n-660x365.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"660\" height=\"365\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"tojvnm2t a6sixzi8 abs2jz4q a8s20v7p t1p8iaqh k5wvi7nf q3lfd5jv pk4s997a bipmatt0 cebpdrjk qowsmv63 owwhemhu dp1hu0rb dhp61c6y iyyx5f41\">Tell us about your racing history and accomplishments? I started racing karts in 2002 and did that for about 5-6 years, and was able to win races and championships around the state on dirt and asphalt. I made my first start in a full-size car when my dad threw me in a modified at 13, in 2007, at 4-17 Southern Speedway (then Charlotte County Motorsports Park) and have been running on and off ever since then. We won the 2014 Open Wheel Modified Championship at Desoto Speedway, which was cool to get one at the same track my dad won most of his championships and had tremendous success. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-29533\" src=\"https:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/66950379_2791466704196714_480249911460233216_n-660x365.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"660\" height=\"365\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"tojvnm2t a6sixzi8 abs2jz4q a8s20v7p t1p8iaqh k5wvi7nf q3lfd5jv pk4s997a bipmatt0 cebpdrjk qowsmv63 owwhemhu dp1hu0rb dhp61c6y iyyx5f41\">What is your greatest racing accomplishment? Winning the 2014 championship at Desoto <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"tojvnm2t a6sixzi8 abs2jz4q a8s20v7p t1p8iaqh k5wvi7nf q3lfd5jv pk4s997a bipmatt0 cebpdrjk qowsmv63 owwhemhu dp1hu0rb dhp61c6y iyyx5f41\">Who is or was your racing idol? My dad 100%. I might be biased but in my eyes he was one of the best to ever strap in a racecar around here. Dave Pletcher is also up there on my list, not just for his driving talent, but for being able to build and fabricate, even to this day. To me it\u2019s pretty neat how everything comes full circle, he was the first one to drive for my family back in the day when they were transitioning to stock cars from drag racing and now he builds my cars. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29530\" src=\"https:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/15977006_1463156140361117_5268076907491294402_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"320\" height=\"212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/15977006_1463156140361117_5268076907491294402_n-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/15977006_1463156140361117_5268076907491294402_n.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"tojvnm2t a6sixzi8 abs2jz4q a8s20v7p t1p8iaqh k5wvi7nf q3lfd5jv pk4s997a bipmatt0 cebpdrjk qowsmv63 owwhemhu dp1hu0rb dhp61c6y iyyx5f41\">What is your favorite track and what is your dream track to race? Desoto was (is) my favorite track; to me it was a perfect combination of being just big enough you had to have decent power under the hood, but it was also so rough and worn out that handling mattered; it wasn\u2019t just one or the other. It\u2019s hard to pick just one dream track, there are so many iconic short tracks across the country, but if I had to pick just one it would be Five Flags, and hopefully we\u2019ll get to check that off at the end of the year by going and running The Snowball Derby Modified race. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"tojvnm2t a6sixzi8 abs2jz4q a8s20v7p t1p8iaqh k5wvi7nf q3lfd5jv pk4s997a bipmatt0 cebpdrjk qowsmv63 owwhemhu dp1hu0rb dhp61c6y iyyx5f41\">What is your favorite past time other than racing? I really don\u2019t have any other hobbies. But when I\u2019m not at the track, you\u2019ll find me spending time with friends and family. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-29536\" src=\"https:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/166138890_4506681466008554_8362050636589072559_n-660x365.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"660\" height=\"365\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"tojvnm2t a6sixzi8 abs2jz4q a8s20v7p t1p8iaqh k5wvi7nf q3lfd5jv pk4s997a bipmatt0 cebpdrjk qowsmv63 owwhemhu dp1hu0rb dhp61c6y iyyx5f41\">What is your favorite Sports team? I\u2019m not big into other sports but I\u2019ll root for any of the Tampa Bay teams, you\u2019ve gotta rep the hometown. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"tojvnm2t a6sixzi8 abs2jz4q a8s20v7p t1p8iaqh k5wvi7nf q3lfd5jv pk4s997a bipmatt0 cebpdrjk qowsmv63 owwhemhu dp1hu0rb dhp61c6y iyyx5f41\">What is your favorite racing related movie and non-racing related movie? Racing movie would be Six Pack and non racing movie would be Goodfellas. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"tojvnm2t a6sixzi8 abs2jz4q a8s20v7p t1p8iaqh k5wvi7nf q3lfd5jv pk4s997a bipmatt0 cebpdrjk qowsmv63 owwhemhu dp1hu0rb dhp61c6y iyyx5f41\">What is your favorite Street car and why? The 1970 Chevelle SS. That was the first year with the 454 big block. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"tojvnm2t a6sixzi8 abs2jz4q a8s20v7p t1p8iaqh k5wvi7nf q3lfd5jv pk4s997a bipmatt0 cebpdrjk qowsmv63 owwhemhu dp1hu0rb dhp61c6y iyyx5f41\">Who are your race car crew members? My Mom and Dad, Josh Gorniak, and Morgan and Billy Burch <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-29532\" src=\"https:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/66634832_10215191697730568_2459870354743492608_n-660x365.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"660\" height=\"365\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"tojvnm2t a6sixzi8 abs2jz4q a8s20v7p t1p8iaqh k5wvi7nf q3lfd5jv pk4s997a bipmatt0 cebpdrjk qowsmv63 owwhemhu dp1hu0rb dhp61c6y iyyx5f41\">Who are your Sponsors? Dave Pletcher Racecars, Teddy Nelson Racing Engines, All About Lifts, and Lightning Racing Oil. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"tojvnm2t a6sixzi8 abs2jz4q a8s20v7p t1p8iaqh k5wvi7nf q3lfd5jv pk4s997a bipmatt0 cebpdrjk qowsmv63 owwhemhu dp1hu0rb dhp61c6y iyyx5f41\">Who is your biggest rival on the track? It just depends on what night it is. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-29532\" src=\"https:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/66634832_10215191697730568_2459870354743492608_n-660x365.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"660\" height=\"365\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"tojvnm2t a6sixzi8 abs2jz4q a8s20v7p t1p8iaqh k5wvi7nf q3lfd5jv pk4s997a bipmatt0 cebpdrjk qowsmv63 owwhemhu dp1hu0rb dhp61c6y iyyx5f41\">If you had unlimited funds and could start a Nascar team besides yourself who is a fellow racer you would take to be your teammate? George Gorham hands down, he is a wheelman.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-29080\" src=\"https:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3P6A8712-01-660x365.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"660\" height=\"365\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get to know your Drivers with Dalton Nelson &nbsp; &nbsp; When did you get started in racing and what got you interested in racing? 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