RIP Harold Owens

Speedy Dan · 12-05-2023, 02:07 AM

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.

12-05-2023, 02:07 AM	#12
Speedy Dan Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2023 Posts: 6 Likes: 12 Liked 33 Times in 6 Posts	Re: RIP Harold Owens 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.