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The M.A.R.K.
The M.A.R.K. is a race held once year between June and October in Chino Hills, CA. It is hosted by Bryan and Tara Noelte in honor of their brother-in-law Mark Thomas Austin. The event, is an accronym from Mark Austin Race Kar (or Knight). Mark passed away on April 12, 2008, at the age of 46, leaving behind a his wife, two kids, and loving family and friends. Mark enjoyed racing and spending time with family and friends, and in honor of Mark, Bryan and Tara, host this event to remember him and do what he loved. With the growing interest, there are now two nights to race, one kid race, and one adult race. The kids race is held the weekend before. The event is held from 4-11pm on a Saturday (sometimes later pending racing times and track lengths). Food, usually small meals and snacks, are available and are usually donated. The Big Belly Deli in Newport Beach and Costa Mesa, and West Coast Netting, have sponsored the event, along with several other friends and family contributions!

Each event has trophies handed out for winners in each race, including team races. Practices are also held within the two week leading up to the race.

Mark was a kind hearted and humble man, who left this beautiful earth way too soon! Anyone who knew Mark, knew what a wonderful man he was and knew that he would do anything to help anyone, and this event is the least they could do to honor him and the joy he brought everyone.