sad loss in NHRA - RIP Mark Lyle

[ScampMike]

Mark Lyle - starter for the NHRA died in a swimming accident
http://nhra.com/story/2016/3/28/nhra-chief-starter-mark-lyle-passes/
http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news...le-dies-while-trying-to-rescue-friend-682656/

 

[spinman_1949]

Sad,

To survive standing between combined 10000 HP missiles that can blow up and send scrapnel flying for year after year to die trying to save a drowning friend.

Tragic

 

[oldkimmer]

..........So very sad..........We lost a great guy with one of the best jobs in the world...........kim.......

 

[dustermaniac]

So sad. Prayers

 

[mopowers]

Did his friend end up drowning as well?

 

[pete9857]

RIP Mark

 

[ScampMike]

you know - I don't know.. planning to try to find more about this later - will post what I find.

Did his friend end up drowning as well?

 

[pete9857]

I believe his friend drowned also, but not much about it online

 

[johnnycuda]

Wow just learned this.... SAD one day your here next day your gone.
Enjoy everyday cause you never know
Rest in peace Mark