RIP Keath "HK" Newstrom
 

I am very sad to report the passing of Keath "HK" Newstrom from complications of a stroke he suffered last Saturday. HK raced a line of stockers in Division 5 under the "Starshine Racing" banner. He began his racing career in the mid 1960's at Minnesota Dragways and competed until a few years ago. He is a MDRA Hall of Fame inductee and had a passion for the promotion of drag racing for everyone's future. He is survived by his wife Kay. Funeral arrangements and time to follow. .

Updated information:

Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM, Friday, March 22, at Prince of Peace LC, 7217 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428. Visitation one hour prior to service. Burial at Fron Cemetery, Starbuck, MN later this spring.

Re: RIP Keath "HK" Newstrom
 

Very sad news.Remember him coming up to the points meets we had at our local track in Winnipeg,Canada (Bison Dragways) in the early 70's.And then seeing/talking with him over a 40 year period at BIR and other events.Good Guy ...RIP. John (gsa612)

Re: RIP Keath "HK" Newstrom
 

My condolences go out to Keith's family. A committed Mopar racer and a Div 5 staple at most D5 meets.

RIP my friend. You will be missed.....

Brian

Re: RIP Keath "HK" Newstrom
 

Sorry to hear. Was fun to pit near him during one of my first national events in Denver. Great guy. God Speed my friend.

Re: RIP Keath "HK" Newstrom
 

R.I.P HK He was a nice guy to deal with.