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Marty Nies


Occupation

Owner of Nies Auto Body Repair

Hobbies

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City, State

Eureka Springs, AR

Interview Date

7/4/2001

Interview By

Jerry Boone

Did you have any mechanical influences as a child?

Drag racing in 1976, used to pull a Chevy II wagon in stock classes.

When did you start pulling?

Mini Rods in 75/76 running a aspirated V8

What Inspired you to start pulling?

I just don't remember!

Have you received any awards you are proud of?

2000 - Outlaws - 8th
1999 - Outlaws - 6th or 7th
2000 - TPM - 6th
Won Iowa State fair pull in 2000 - could live that one over every day!

What hard times have you had that you can recall?

Was at a pull in Nebraska and blew a head gasket which cost me a head and a block. I think it was too lean on fuel.

What associations do you pull with?

TPM, Outlaws, Missouri State

Who are your team members?

Jannet and Roxie (pet - dog)

Where is your favorite pulling event during the season?

Sedelia, MO - MO State Fair

Why is it your favorite?

Lots of Pullers

Do you owe special credit to anyone?

Richard & Tammie Morris, John Holder - Springfield.

What advice would you give those who wish to begin pulling?

What do you like most about pulling?

Winning!

Do you have any sponsors?