The over 400 page, 500 photo/illustrated hardback bound book is the culmination of six years of effort by its author; Wm. LaDow.

Its release is scheduled in 2008.

Utilizing the Nichels Engineering Archives, that had been sealed for over 30 years, this book offers a glimpse into the never before documented life of Racing Hall of Famer Ray Nichels.

Offering insight from such legendary American racing personalities as Cotton Owens, Chris Economaki, A.J. Foyt, David Pearson, Bud Moore, Len Sutton, Bobby Unser, Don White, Ernie Derr, Paul Goldsmith, Shirley Muldowney, Fred Lorenzen, Ray Fox, Andy Granatelli and Arnie "The Farmer" Beswick, to name just a few, this volume promises to be the most wide ranging narrative outlining Ray Nichels almost 40 year racing career.