Why Drag Racing Erased the Incredible Story of Nitro Nellie | Nellie Goins

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What if one of drag racing’s greatest pioneers was almost completely forgotten?

Long before women were widely accepted in professional motorsports, Nellie Goins was driving a nitromethane Funny Car at speeds approaching 215 mph. Known as “Nitro Nellie,” she became the first African American woman to compete in a nitro Funny Car, not for fame or fortune, but to fulfill the dream she shared with her husband, Otis Goins.

With no major sponsors, no factory support, and a pit crew made up of family members, the Goins family built one of the most remarkable independent Funny Car teams of the early 1970s. While the biggest names in drag racing dominated magazine covers, Nellie’s incredible achievements quietly faded into history for more than three decades.

In this documentary, we uncover the complete story of Nellie Goins, the legendary Goins and Goins Conqueror, and the remarkable restoration that finally brought her forgotten legacy back into the spotlight. From Indiana garages to NHRA national events, this is an inspiring story of determination, sacrifice, family, and perseverance against overwhelming odds.

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