Nicholson was the 1973 and 1974 British Formula Atlantic champion, using a Lyncar chassis and in his 'day job' was an engine-builder for McLaren.
Nicholson foi o campión británico de Fórmula Atlantic de 1973 e 1974, usando un chasis de Lyncar e no seu "traballo diario" era un enxeñeiro de motores de McLaren.