Fri, 11 Jun 2010, 04:52 PM Neal Parker Dies from Injuries Suffered in Top End Accident

Courtesy of NHRA Communications

ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. -- Top Alcohol Funny Car racer Neal Parker, 58, from Millville, N.J., crashed today at a high rate of speed in the shutdown area during qualifying for the NHRA SuperNationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park and was pronounced dead.

NHRA officials and the New Jersey State Police are investigating the accident.

On behalf of everyone at NHRA and Raceway Park, we are deeply saddened and want to pass along our sincere condolences to the entire Parker family.

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