Sun, 11 Jul 2010, 08:12 PM NHRA Statement Regarding Crash at NHRA Northwest Nationals

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KENT, Wash. --

Mark Niver

Top Alcohol dragster racer Mark Niver, 60, from Phoenix, was involved in a fatal incident today when his dragster crashed in the shutdown area during eliminations at the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways. NHRA officials are investigating the accident.

NHRA and Pacific Raceways officials extend their deepest sympathies to the entire Niver family.