I know there is a place for memorials but anyone who knew Mark would be on this subject. Move if you must.
Rest in Peace Mark Van Dongon . I first had the pleasure meeting Mark in Daytona as a competitor where he was my tire vendor. When SOAR began in the summer of 2009 Mark was one of the first supporters we had. He was a vendor as well as a big cheer leader. We saw his son Seth grow up first starting at lunch times practicing then started the following year racing his CBR125 in Nuspeed which Mark helped me formulate. He then raced RS125 gp bikes and eventually 600s earning his first expert license with SOAR. Blake was also a part of SOAR spending a season or two working our front gate at TMP. I was so sorry to hear of Mark's passing the world lost a good man, father and our sport lost one of its biggest supporters. You will be missed Mark. SOAR as well as myself personally send my sympathy and condolences to Mark's family. The paddock will not be the same.
Rest in Peace Mark Van Dongon . I first had the pleasure meeting Mark in Daytona as a competitor where he was my tire vendor. When SOAR began in the summer of 2009 Mark was one of the first supporters we had. He was a vendor as well as a big cheer leader. We saw his son Seth grow up first starting at lunch times practicing then started the following year racing his CBR125 in Nuspeed which Mark helped me formulate. He then raced RS125 gp bikes and eventually 600s earning his first expert license with SOAR. Blake was also a part of SOAR spending a season or two working our front gate at TMP. I was so sorry to hear of Mark's passing the world lost a good man, father and our sport lost one of its biggest supporters. You will be missed Mark. SOAR as well as myself personally send my sympathy and condolences to Mark's family. The paddock will not be the same.
