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As part of NHRA’s 75th Anniversary celebration, an elite panel of Sportsman racing legends selected the Top 50 Sportsman Racers of all time — and Kyle Seipel earned his place on the prestigious list.

Kyle Seipel’s life and career were relatively short, but his impact on the sport is undeniable. Before he passed away from cancer in 2021 at the age of 50, Seipel established himself as not only one of the sport’s best drivers but also a premier driving coach and event promoter who left an indelible mark on virtually everyone he came into contact with.

Seipel’s 12 national event wins and 22 divisional wins don’t begin to tell the story of a second-generation racer who practically had a reserved seat at the Pacific Division awards banquet with 10 championships between 1990 and 2000.

When it came to predicting a dial-in or adjusting for conditions, no one was more skilled than Seipel, who often helped his many friends reach the winner’s circle. Later, he also joined good friend Peter Biondo to launch the hugely successful Fling series of high-stakes E.T. bracket races.

By Kevin McKenna, NHRA