RIP Stefan Kondolay

Michael Pliska · 07-10-2014, 05:30 PM

One of the most accomplished racers around here especially for his young age (doubled up as divisional champ in S/C & S/G), I think he also had a T/S division championship, and was building a Stock Eliminator truck. Stefan was shot and killed last night in his home. Rest in peace my friend.

Carguy49 · 07-10-2014, 09:15 PM

Truly sad news. I didn't know Stefan personally, but certainly knew the name and of his accomplishments. Didn't he also have a daughter that was a junior dragster racer. I am sure the news is spreading quickly throughout the racing community. Thoughts and prayers for the family at this difficult time.

David Lee · 07-10-2014, 10:38 PM

Is this the same Steve that was involved with DTT?

Run to Rund · 07-10-2014, 10:51 PM

I think Stefan was Bill Kondolay's son. Bill runs DTT.

Tom P · 07-11-2014, 03:49 AM

Shot and killed? Geez, that is extremely rare around here for normal citizens. I hope that didn't involve anyone else into racing.
He sure did accomplish quite a bit in his few short years.

I didn't know he was building a Stocker truck. That would have been cool to see.

Michael Pliska · 07-14-2014, 02:54 PM

Yes, Stefan was Bill's son, and they run DTT. He was a "Jr parent" as well, and I always assumed that was his daughter, but just learned this weekend that she was the daughter of his then-girlfriend (they split up last year). He was a great dad to that girl whether they were related by blood or not.

They announced that there will be a memorial service and parade lap in Stefan's memory at the Mission Raceway LODRS event in September.

Kris Kristofferson · 07-14-2014, 03:29 PM

http://www.abbynews.com/news/266901181.html

07-10-2014, 05:30 PM	#1
Michael Pliska Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Happy Valley, OR Posts: 260 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	RIP Stefan Kondolay One of the most accomplished racers around here especially for his young age (doubled up as divisional champ in S/C & S/G), I think he also had a T/S division championship, and was building a Stock Eliminator truck. Stefan was shot and killed last night in his home. Rest in peace my friend. __________________ Michael Pliska 643 S/G

07-10-2014, 09:15 PM	#2
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,843 Likes: 1,775 Liked 2,232 Times in 596 Posts	Re: RIP Stefan Kondolay Truly sad news. I didn't know Stefan personally, but certainly knew the name and of his accomplishments. Didn't he also have a daughter that was a junior dragster racer. I am sure the news is spreading quickly throughout the racing community. Thoughts and prayers for the family at this difficult time. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

07-10-2014, 10:38 PM	#3
David Lee VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,097 Likes: 404 Liked 250 Times in 101 Posts	Re: RIP Stefan Kondolay Is this the same Steve that was involved with DTT?

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Run to Rund Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 574 Likes: 6 Liked 44 Times in 22 Posts	Re: RIP Stefan Kondolay I think Stefan was Bill Kondolay's son. Bill runs DTT.

07-11-2014, 03:49 AM	#5
Tom P Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 697 Likes: 29 Liked 217 Times in 88 Posts	Re: RIP Stefan Kondolay Shot and killed? Geez, that is extremely rare around here for normal citizens. I hope that didn't involve anyone else into racing. He sure did accomplish quite a bit in his few short years. I didn't know he was building a Stocker truck. That would have been cool to see.

07-14-2014, 02:54 PM	#6
Michael Pliska Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Happy Valley, OR Posts: 260 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: RIP Stefan Kondolay Yes, Stefan was Bill's son, and they run DTT. He was a "Jr parent" as well, and I always assumed that was his daughter, but just learned this weekend that she was the daughter of his then-girlfriend (they split up last year). He was a great dad to that girl whether they were related by blood or not. They announced that there will be a memorial service and parade lap in Stefan's memory at the Mission Raceway LODRS event in September. __________________ Michael Pliska 643 S/G

07-14-2014, 03:29 PM	#7
Kris Kristofferson Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa, Ont Posts: 68 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: RIP Stefan Kondolay http://www.abbynews.com/news/266901181.html __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2qQX4TDTVU