Fallen Pro Mod racer Steve Engel's presence will be sorely missed on the NHRA JEGS Pro Mod tour. Here's a sampling of the numerous tribute stickers floating around the pits.

Engel was severely injured during qualifying for the 54th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals over Labor Day weekend. He was airlifted to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis and diagnosed with six broken vertebrae, which were all repaired. He was in the throws of recovery when he passed away at the age of 49. Engel is survived by his wife Tonya and sons Stevie and Michael.

At 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Racers for Christ Chaplain Larry Smiley will be holding a special memorial service for Engel at the Racers for Christ tent on the west side of the staging lanes at the Texas Motorplex. The service is open to the public. 

Fallen Pro Mod racer Steve Engel's presence will be sorely missed on the NHRA JEGS Pro Mod tour. Here's a sampling of the numerous tribute stickers floating around the pits.

Engel was severely injured during qualifying for the 54th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals over Labor Day weekend. He was airlifted to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis and diagnosed with six broken vertebrae, which were all repaired. He was in the throws of recovery when he passed away at the age of 49. Engel is survived by his wife Tonya and sons Stevie and Michael.

At 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Racers for Christ Chaplain Larry Smiley will be holding a special memorial service for Engel at the Racers for Christ tent on the west side of the staging lanes at the Texas Motorplex. The service is open to the public.