ABOVE: Dave Nicholas in Honeybee. Dave Nicholas is, or at least was, a self-described "racing nerd." Like many racers, whether behind the wheel or a confirmed "railbird," he got his start as teenager. In fact, an unlikely event during his youth triggered an undying interest in motorsports, especially the sportscar...

ABOVE: Dave Nicholas in Honeybee. Dave Nicholas is, or at least was, a self-described "racing nerd." Like many racers, whether behind the wheel or a confirmed "railbird," he got his start as teenager. In fact, an unlikely event during his youth triggered an undying interest in motorsports, especially the sportscar...