{"id":5984,"date":"2016-03-28T13:28:59","date_gmt":"2016-03-28T20:28:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/northwestvets.com\/blog2\/?p=5984"},"modified":"2018-03-02T14:18:41","modified_gmt":"2018-03-02T22:18:41","slug":"tragic-loss-mark-lyle-nhra-chief-starter-passes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/northwestvets.com\/blog2\/2016\/03\/28\/tragic-loss-mark-lyle-nhra-chief-starter-passes\/","title":{"rendered":"Tragic Loss: Mark Lyle, NHRA Chief Starter Passes"},"content":{"rendered":"

March 28, 2016: [Updated August 5, 2016]<\/strong><\/p>\n

We just learned this today, a tragic loss to our racing community and all of us that knew him. Mark was from North Bend, WA. <\/strong><\/p>\n

I wonder how many times he sent us safely down the 1320 at Pacific Raceways<\/em> over the years…<\/strong><\/p>\n

Please feel free to add your heartfelt comments at the bottom of the page honoring Mark Lyle, they will remain here with this tribute to our fallen friend – Edwards & Young Racing<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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NHRA Chief Starter Mark Lyle Passes<\/a> – NHRA<\/em> – March 28, 2016<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Pacific Raceways Remembers Mark Lyle<\/a> – March 28, 2016<\/strong><\/h3>\n

NHRA Chief Starter Mark Lyle Passes While Vacationing With Family In Mexico \u2013 Was Attempting To Rescue Friend<\/a> – Bangshift.com<\/em> – March 28, 2016<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Mark Lyle Never Had ‘A Bad Day At The Office’<\/a> – CompetitionPlus<\/em> – March 29, 2016<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“…’From the time Mark came on the scene to be our official starter, he gave his whole heart to it.’ Enders said. ‘He was extremely passionate about what he did. It’s one thing to love your job, but it’s another to go the extra mile to make sure the racers, the crew chiefs and the crew members know they’re cared about. He always took the time to send a note or a text message or come by and talk, and that goes to show what kind of person he was. He literally built a relationship with every person at the track and that speaks volumes of his character’…”<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Mark Lyle – NHRA photo<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

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Mark Raymond Lyle<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

March 26, 1957 –\u00a0March 27, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mark Raymond Lyle Mark Raymond Lyle was born March 26, 1957, and died unexpectedly March 27, 2016, while vacationing in Mexico. He grew up in Montesano, Washington, then moved to Redmond, Washington, where he met and married Marcia Hill. They raised their three beautiful children in North Bend, Washington. Mark’s career revolved around his passion for cars and horsepower. He owned CJ Auto Parts in Renton for 18 years, then managed Kenworth Northwest for five years. In 2000, Mark joined Pacific Raceways as a track starter and worked his way up to NHRA Division 6 certification team starter. In 2012, Mark was named the official chief starter for the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. He was only the third person in the sport’s 61-year history to earn this prestigious national position. It was his dream job! Mark is survived by his loving wife, Marcia; his children, Kim (Rob) Webster, Cari (fianc\u201a Mike Murray), Lyle and Chris (Candace) Lyle; his mother, Pat Leslie; his brothers, Ken Lyle, Jim Leslie, Bob Leslie and Tom Leslie; five grandchildren; and nine nieces and nephews. There will be a private family memorial, and Pacific Raceways will host a big celebration August 5-7 during the 2016 NHRA Northwest Nationals. –\u00a0Published in The Olympian<\/em> on Apr. 14, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The crew at Pacific Raceways honors Mark Lyle on March 29, 2016<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

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The crew at Pacific Raceways honors Mark Lyle on March 29, 2016<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

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March 30, 2016<\/span>:<\/strong><\/p>\n

My humble attempt at a tribute for Mark Lyle. Photos captured from the Internet<\/strong><\/p>\n

For Mark’s family, the entire crew at Pacific Raceways, and all our fellow racers that knew Mark… Roger Young, Edwards & Young<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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