RIP Harold Owens
 

The most respected and revered lane director in Div 7 has passed away.
He will be missed.

Re: RIP Harold Owens
 

I am very sorry to hear that news.

Harold was one of a kind and a friend even when
he had to holler at me to keep me on the straight and
narrow.

God's Speed Harold.

Re: RIP Harold Owens
 

A west coast racing icon. It was always fun to chat with Harold, hear his jokes. RIP.

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Thats the saddest news I could imagine. He knew everybody, he called the lanes at nearly every track out here at one time or another, and everybody liked him immensely. This is a real loss to Division Seven. As long as he did all this, I wonder how much racing history of significance he personally witnessed. I think the greatest legacy a man could leave behind was all the racers that really enjoyed him and the reputation he had. He will be missed.

Re: RIP Harold Owens
 

Big loss to the sport!
Godspeed! :(

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One of the good guys! RIP

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Sorry to hear this, what a great guy! My wife, Gloria, worked the lanes with Harold for several years across the country. RIP

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RIP my friend.

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We meaning the wife and I have missed Harold the last few years and his antics.
He was entertaining at the front of the lanes and always had something to say to us.
He kept all the racers in line and paired correctly most of the time.
The one time he mispaired me at the Sonoma National and I argued with him he was pretty upset with me however, when he realized his mistake he apologized every time he saw me for several events.
He was one in a million and will truly be missed.
I have many fond memories of my interactions with Harold and I can only hope to have as many race friends as Harold has.
RIP my friend.
Rick Cates
Canyon TX

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Harold was an incredible dude. Short but stout! Gods speed young man!

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Very sad to hear. I have two great memories of dealing with/talking to Harold and I remember them both like it was yesterday. RIP...

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I met Harold during the Div 7 ET finals in 1998. After that I didn't think he liked me very much. he would always pair me up with a killer first round. In 1998 he paired me up with Ken Passerby and his Vega. Long story short, Ken never lost a round that year in the Gambler, Race of Champions, or Team race!
The next year He paired me with Leo Glassbrenner and I won the round, so next round it was Kyle Seipel!
A few years later I went to work for NHRA and for over 20 years we had a friendship that grew pretty strong and during the race season we always worked together. We travelled the country together and had great times.
He taught me so much about racers and racing with a few stories that would curl your hair!
I will miss his humor and wit, and will never meet another like the legend, Harold Owens.

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Darren Owens(Harold's son) posted memorial services for Harold on FB. The service will be at Bakersfield National Cemetery in Arvin,Ca on Dec 15th at 12:30. The service will last 30 mins.. Harold will receive full military honors.Darren will try to stream live on FB for people unable to attend. The address is:30338 E. Bear Mountain Blvd. 93203.. Darren will host a gathering at his house following the ceremony. I don't have his info. Mission Family Mortuary is providing the service. Flowers can be sent.. The phone # I have for them is (661) 323-3339 Chuck Stubeck

Re: RIP Harold Owens
 

What a great guy Harold was. He will be missed by many. RIP my friend

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I never met Harold. He sounds like an awesome guy. It's gret to see someone like that honored and remembered.



It's those people like him who help make our sport.

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Harold was great to talk to in the lanes..he will be missed! RIP

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Many times it is the people that we meet along the way that makes the journey the most memorable. R.I.P. Harold.

Point of reference - - I never met Harold. Everything I have read here, points to person that I wish I could have known.

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Harold was one of a kind and the best person anyone could meet. Rest in Peace, Buddy.