NHRA dragster driver Mark Niver died after a high-speed crash when the parachutes on his vehicle “ripped off” right on deploy, preventing him from stopping before the lethal crash during the Northwest Nationals near Seattle on Sunday (July 11)- watch video below.

Mark apparently died immediately when the dragster hit the net and it buckled the chassis back into the driver cockpit. The event was delayed for about an hour to investigate the crash.

The 60 year-old driver, who was very experienced and known for building his own cars and engines, won two national event victories in Top Alcohol Dragster, including 2008 at Seattle. R.I.P. Mark Niver.

NHRA Mark Niver Dead In Dragster Crash Video