Mark Oswald Retires (3 Viewers)

[ch streetcars]

FROM HITCH-HIKING TO THE DRAGS TO CHAMPIONSHIP DRIVER/TUNER, OSWALD MADE HIS MARK
I am surprised no one has linked this article from Competition Plus. From 1980 to 2000, I made it to 100 NHRA national events and the fact that Mark could build, drive, and tune up a top fueler or funny car made him my favorite. Over the years, I asked several drivers their opinion on Mark and without hesitation, they all showed respect and mentioned he was welcome in any pit on the grounds. One of the most complimentary was Tom McEwen. It will be a loss to NHRA but a well deserved rest for Mark. He's had more of an impact on our sport than most.

 

[TSK]

A press release was posted on December 16.

NHRA Legend Mark Oswald Goes Out on Top After Six Decades in Drag Racing

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[camaro]

my most memorable mark Oswald moment came in Englishtown years ago where in the final he was facing Kenny Bernstien and this was a time when Bernstien was dominating the class. Mark had him covered until his chute deployed early and Bernstien drove around him for the win. The Crowd couldn't believe it! So disappointing

 

[Professional Fan]

One of my earliest drag racing memories was going to Sears Point for the races and watching Mark and Bob Glidden up to their elbows in grease working on their cars in the July heat. Talked to Mark many times at the races and he always thanked me for attending. Also liked that he was at the RFC chapel service every Sunday morning.

 

[Nappy]

What I still cannot believe is 2017 NHRA Top 50 Drivers of all time list, Mark wasn't on it. In my opinion he was probably Top 25. Maybe some bias against him because he ran in other series races ? He definitely earned to be on the list.