Starting in 2025, Harris Auto Racing will sponsor the Chris Clark Sportsmanship Award for the Summit USMTS National Championship presented by RacinDirt.

This award, presented by USMTS, honors a driver or participant who exemplifies sportsmanship, serves as a positive role model, and radiates the same uplifting spirit that Chris Clark brought to the series before his passing on Feb. 14, 2023, at the age of 63.

The winner of the Chris Clark Sportsmanship Award will receive a $500 cash prize.

In addition, Harris Auto Racing will award $100 product certificates to the 21st-place finisher at every USMTS event this season and contribute significantly to the points fund for all competitors.

To learn more about Harris Auto Racing, call (515) 432-6972 or email kyle@harrisautoracing.com. You can also find them online at HarrisAutoRacing.com as well as Facebook and Instagram.

Chris G. Clark
June 25, 1959 — February 14, 2023

Chris Gregory Clark, of Jackson Hole, Wyo. passed away at age of 63 on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023. Chris was born on June 25, 1959, in Dayton, Ohio, and grew up in Enon, Ohio. Chris graduated from Greenon High School in 1977. He earned his Associates Degree in Accounting from Sinclair Community College. He worked in banking, real estate and the automotive industry.

Chris was married on June 20, 1995, to his wife, Maria. They were married for 27 years and built a life together in Wyoming. The greatest blessing of their life was the birth of their son, Connor. He said he was “living the dream.” He had his family, a log home with a view of the Tetons and a racecar.

Chris was the owner of Clark's Broadway Auto Parts. He was a member of the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce and the 2015 Employer of the Year for Community Entry Services. Small and large organizations knew that Chris would make a donation to help them; but dear to his heart was the Wyoming Downs Syndrome Association, Wyoming Special Olympics, Teton Adaptive Sports and Jackson Hole Therapeutic Riding.

Chris was passionate about dirt track racing and began his racing career in Idaho and Wyoming. He was Track Champion in 2016 at Noise Park in Idaho Falls and Atomic City, Idaho. He raced throughout the Midwest with the United States Modified Touring Series. He was the USMTS Sportsman of the Year in 2017, 2019 and 2022.

At 24 years old, Chris dedicated his life to the service of others. He believed in trusting God, cleaning house and helping others. He lived the principles of the 12 Steps; honesty, hope, surrender, courage, integrity, willingness, humility, love, responsibility, discipline, awareness, and service. He believed in doing things for others humbly and anonymously, asking nothing in return.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James C. Clark and Rebecca L. (Reed) Clark. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife; Maria (Bell) Clark and his son, Connor; sisters, Tracy (Kenneth) Patrick and Susan Clark; niece Reed Patrick and nephew Clark Patrick; extended family and dear friends.

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