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Mark Bridges Obituary

Mark Bridges

60, of Speedway, IN. Longtime Indy Car Chief Mechanic, USAC/IRL official passed away surrounded by family and friends on September 19, 2011.

He is survived by his wife, Marlene Bridges; his brother, Greg (Teri) Littleton; children, Julie Wilkinson, David (Katie) Bridges, Michael (Jessica) Bridges; grandchildren, Ashlie, Katie, Drake, and Alex.

He will be honored with a celebration of his life at the Brickyard Pavilion, 4790 W 16th Street on Saturday, September 24th from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. with the Eulogy beginning at 2:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers contributions can be made at any Chase Bank location in c/o the Mark Bridges Memorial fund. Arrangements handled by Bell Mortuary & Crematory, Royster- Askin-Sandrock Chapel . Online condolences can be made at: bellmortuary.com

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Published by The Indianapolis Star on Sep. 22, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Mark Bridges

16 Entries

Dan Hail

May 13, 2024

I am so sorry to learn of Mark's passing - Mark & I were friends in our younger days . I remember like it was yesterday when he & I and another buddy went up on the north side of Indy and haul a Demolition Derby car home to his house !!
He was truely one of the "Last Good Guys !! " He was a bass player & I fooled around on the guitar - we were going to rock stars !!
May he rest in peace , Heaven has another great soul there now !!

September 28, 2011

Marlene and Family--Sorry to hear of Mark's passing.I recall selling photos to the both of you in the 1970's and later talking to Mark on numerous trips back to the speedway and other tracks. Hugh Baird Centerville,MA

Greg Glander

September 25, 2011

Marlene, to you and your family, please know that you have been in our thoughts and prayers all week. As a young mechanic, Mark was a mentor to me. Through the years with my company, I was able to see Mark occassionally at the Indy races, and he would always ask about my wife and family. My only regret is that I did not keep in touch with Mark, yourself, and that I only met the children when they were small.
Dee and I hope that you and your family find peace.
God Bless Mark Bridges.

Rodney & Janet Watson

September 25, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I meet Mark, when he trained me with Crucial. I was a little nervous about riding with someone I did'nt know for such a distance, within 5 minutes I was at ease I felt safe. It was like we had known each other forever.Janet Watson---I only knew Mark a short time. When he trained my wife she called me and said she could'nt wait for me to meet him. When we did meet we talked and talked his family was his world. He gave me alot of advice about my old car problems I was having with it and he also said he would take the junk off of my hands.--Rodney Watson---I also got to know Mark from Crucial. The 1st time I saw him he said I know all about you, your Rodney & Janet's brat kid. He was so good to me. I wish we could have known all of his family, in a way maybe we did from him talking about all of you.--Kelly Blake (Crucial drivers Lou, Ky)

Scott Gauger

September 23, 2011

The amazing thing about Mark Bridges and all of his family everyone who ever met you all have the same feelings. What wonderful and caring people you all are. I will miss Mark so very deeply 1st off as a man I will always look up to. I appreciated knowing him and being in the trenches with everything we did together. If having a coffee and donut or sweating our tails off Mr. Mark would bring a smile to your heart! Love you buddy and your lovely family. God rest you.

September 23, 2011

Marlene, Mike & David - I'm so very sorry to learn of Marks passing for you, but happy his illness was only for a relatvely short period by some cancer victims. Guess that by his not making it, this was just not something he could wrench on and make it better him self.

Mark was a great man, and a welcome partner to share a pit area with as we did so many times at 16th Street and the Regional series. I always enjoyed and looked forward to being with you all every week, as we would help eachother a little, and have a great time as well. Most of all the good teacher Mark was as I was a pretty green wrench trying to make some experienced people run well. Those were great days and nights and I cherish them most.

Very sorry that Jason and I cannot be there for you tommorrow as he is in Vegas with the Rolex team, and I'm taking care of the karting operation at Ceraland, but our prayers are with you all.

Mark has left quite a legacy, and the boys have big shoes to fill - but you all, as a family, have shown by example that you are capable of anything.

Jay, Cindy, and Jason Burgess

Max & Pam Roe

September 23, 2011

Dear Marlene, I'm sending this for my mother Kathleen Meyer. She wanted you to know her thoughts are with you. My husband and I would also like to send our sympathy.

Rick Becktel

September 23, 2011

To the Bridges family, so very sorry to hear Mark passed. We were childhood friends from way back, Butch Stricker (gone) and I would come over to his house where his dad had built him a car and a track in his back yard. Truly, one of the few people I've ever known who knew what he wanted from the very beginning. So very proud of hi accomplishments and of course friendship. Rick Becktel, Niceville Fl formerly Groff Ave. Indy - Go Texaco #5

September 22, 2011

The racing family lost one of the most unassuming, hard working, straight arrows that ever graced the acreage at 16th. and Georgetown Rd.Working with Mark was a pleasure and his interest in each person he encountered was sincere. His family, the center of his heart, shared Mark and themselves with the racing family, for whom our hearts ache. God Bless them and thanks for sharing. Rest in a Peace well earned. Bill Marvel & Family

Mike Nish

September 22, 2011

Dear Marlene, Julie, Michael, David and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Baseball great Jackie Robinson's headstone reads, “A Life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives”. I have met only a handfull of people who have impacted the course of my life in a positive way. Mark was of those people.
I love you all and my thoughts are with you.
Mike Nish

Ray Kurtz

September 22, 2011

Mark and I were flying from Australia to Los Angeles with a 3 hour stop in New Zeland so we went to the bar ordered 3 beers, I forget who the third was, and layed down $20 when the change came back we received $21, thought we had hit the jackpot, drink beer and make money at the same time.

RIP Friend

Jr.

September 22, 2011

I am so sorry to hear about Mark's passing. I remember the fun we all had while racing for Big Z. I know that words don't really help, but please know that you are in my heart. Bless you Marlene....take care. Nilda Stuff

Ashlie Boelke

September 22, 2011

I love you grandpa!!!! I miss you <3

Ashlie Boelke

September 22, 2011

I love you & miss you grandpa!!!!!

Dad and I fast asleep

Michael Bridges

September 22, 2011

I love you Dad, and I miss you so much!!!

Steven & Lynn Turner

September 22, 2011

Racing icon and hero to his peers and fellow competitors. For many years, Mark Bridges was the gold standard in Indycar racing. He anchored the winning Tom Sneva team in 1983. To borrow from Will Rogers, I never met anyone who did not like Mark Bridges. Sleep well, dear friend.

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