05/09/2025
This is a photo of Al Holbert’s DeKon Monza, chassis 1008, during practice for the 1976 IMSA Daytona Finale. Holbert Racing crew member Neil Laeger is tending to something on or behind where the lower spoiler fastens to these cars.
This photo was taken by Gary Nichols. As Al Holbert had locked up the 1976 IMSA championship at the race before this, Nichols was taking these photos as inspiration for then making a limited silkscreen print to give to some of the folks that helped Holbert Racing over the year.
Believe it or not, this photo was never printed, along with many others shot that day. Thankfully, a few years ago, Gary was kind enough to send me these negatives to scan, and they have been some of the most helpful images for this car’s restoration effort. Thanks again, Gary.