NSDN is saddened to learn of the recent passing of our friend Mark Eckart. Mark was a long time fixture at the west coast sand drag races, both behind the wheel of his “Cityfied” Jeep and as a crew member for the Villa Racing Team. His Jeep “Cityfied” was a regular in the late rounds of Pro 3 through the years in ASDA & NSDA competition. Even after he decided to sell his Jeep, Mark attended as many events as possible crewing at times for the Villa Racing Top Alcohol team and on other weekends just showing up to visit his race friends as well as shoot a few photos with his camera. Mark was the type of guy that always had a smile on his face and positive words of wisdom to share. The sand drag community will greatly miss Mark Eckart. NSDN sends our condolences to the Eckart Family at this difficult time.