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Darrell Russell

Top Fuel driver Darrell Russell was fatally injured June 27 as a result of a crash during race eliminations at an NHRA National Event at Gateway International Raceway.

Russell, 35, of Hockley, Texas, was competing in the second round of eliminations when his dragster went out of control and crashed just past the finish line. Russell was extracted from his dragster by NHRA emergency services officials and transported by air to the St. Louis Medical Center where he was later pronounced dead.

Russell, driver of the dragster owned by NHRA legend Joe Amato, was the event's top qualifier and was coming off a victory recently in Columbus, Ohio. During his four year career he had earned six victories in 17 final rounds. He posted a career-best fourth place points finish in 2003 and was currently fourth in the Top Fuel points standings.

NHRA deeply regrets that this tragic accident occurred and sends its thoughts and sentiments out to the Russell family and the Amato Racing team.

Viewing and Services

Viewing
Thursday, July 1, 5-9 p.m.
Klein Funeral Home
1400 West Main
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 351-7233

Funeral service
Friday, July 2, 11 a.m.
First Baptist Church
400 West Oxford Street
Tomball, TX 77371

Due to an overwhelming response, the Russell family asks that donations be sent to the Darrell Russell Memorial Fund rather then sending flowers. The information is listed below.

Darrell Russell Trust Fund established
A trust fund has been established for the Russell family. Donations may be sent to Darrell Russell Memorial Fund, Partners Bank of Texas, P.O. Box 60369, Houston, TX 77205. The phone number for Partners Bank of Texas is 281-964-3000.

Russell will be laid to rest at Klein Cemetery, 32539 Highway 249, Pinehurst, TX 77362