Herb Nab Hall of Fame nominee bio

Herb Nab’s name may not have been on the car door, but his fingerprints were all over Victory Lane. A meticulous innovator and quiet perfectionist, Nab built the cars that carried legends like Fred Lorenzen, Bobby Allison and Cale Yarborough to wins -- and into NASCAR history. Raised in North Carolina amid the postwar short-track boom, Nab’s mechanical skill quickly drew the attention of top teams. By the 1960s, he was one of the sport’s most trusted crew chiefs. With Fred Lorenzen at Holman-Moody, he helped turn “Fearless Freddy” into a national star, capturing dominant wins at the Daytona 500, World 600 and other major events. Nab reached the sport’s highest peak as the back-to-back Cup Series champion crew chief for Cale Yarborough in 1976-77, a run defined by precision, preparation, and a talent for turning fast cars into champions. Over his career, he earned 92 wins as a crew chief (third-most all-time), including two Daytona 500s, four Southern 500s, and three Coca-Cola 600s. Herb Nab bio Born: April 1, 1927 Died: Oct. 29, 1988 Hometown: Fruita, Colorado Championships (2) Cup – 1976-77 Cup Series Crew Chief Stats Competed: 1962-88 Starts: N/A Wins: 92 Poles: N/A Years on Ballot: 1