Dave Owen, 1959 - 2008
On September 27, 2008 we lost a good friend, Dave Owen, as a result of an accident during competition at Maxton. We wanted to share this recent message from Dave’s family:
The boys and I would like to thank our “Racing Family” for all the Love and support you have all shown to us. I don’t know how we would make it through this difficult time without you all. We want to wish you all a Happy Holiday season full of Joy, and a Healthy and Happy New Year! Looking forward to spring, and hope to see you all in April. Much Love, Lauren, Josh and Jake
A Statement from the President
At 11:05 on Saturday, September 27, 2008 we lost a fierce competitor and a good friend, Dave Owen. Dave died of injuries sustained in an accident in the shut down area. The investigation is ongoing.
Dave has been a member of the East Coast Timing Association since April, 2004 and also became a member of the 200 MPH Club in April, 2004. Dave had not only set many of his own records, but he had helped many fellow competitors achieve their own goals. One of Dave’s proudest moments was welcoming his son, Josh, into the 200 MPH Club as a result of his own tutelage.
Not only was he a racer, but Dave’s skills included bike building, engine building and tuning. Dave was an avid drag racer competing in the AMA Pro Star Racing Series.
Dave leaves behind his best friend Lauren Owen, his two sons Josh (20) who was also competing at the event, and Jake (12) who was the apple of his father’s eye. He also leaves behind his mother and father, Betty Lee and Dave and sister Sue.
I know I speak for myself, as well as the entire ECTA membership when I say that we are all deeply saddened by Dave’s untimely passing and would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the entire Owen Family. He will be greatly missed.
Joe Timney
President
East Coast Timing Association
More About Dave
For more on Dave and his accomplishments visit:
New Limits Tuning
Dragbike Article
Car Junkie Article
Donations
If you would like to make a donation to the family, there are several ways you can do so.
If you would like to make a donation via paypal, please send it to:
owenfamily@dahmurf.com
If you would like to send a check or money order directly to the Owen family, send your donations to:
Taunton Federal Credit Union
14 Church Green
Taunton, MA. 02780
Attn: David Owen Memorial Fund
You can also may a tax deductible donation through the ECTA Ladies’ Auxiliary via check or money order to:
ECTA Ladies’ Auxiliary Fund
1081 Dexter Corner Road
Townsend, DE 19734
Please note on the check or money order that your donation is for Dave Owen’s Family and it will be appropriately forwarded.
If you would like to donate goods or services please do so in conjunction with the AMA Dragbike Dave Owen Memorial Auction:
http://www.dragbike.com/dbnews/anmviewer.asp?a=4383&z=13