i know this is a openwheel fourm but some knew him from paragon



We have lost a long time racer and friend to many of us.
Steve Bowlen #53 Street Stock driver has passed away this morning. Arrangments are pending please check the Bloomington newspaper for visitation times etc. He raced at many tracks such as Bloomington, Paragon etc.

We want to send our condolences to the BOWLEN FAMILY

With Our Deepest Sympathy
From many of your racing families & friends.

You Will be missed by many of us.

Rip

R.I.P....THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS:crying:

bobbyg45,

Was he related to Danny Bowlen? I remember him as a very competitive sprint driver, from the 70's Paragon, Bloomington, etc. scene.

RIP Steve,

Jerry

couldnt tell ya

I've wondered whether this Steve Bowlen was Danny's brother myself.
Danny had a brother Steve who stooged for Danny when he drove other peoples cars and was the chief mechanic when Danny had his own operation.

Danny's brother is named Mike.
Steve has a sister [Donna Reagan] and a brother[John] living and a brother deceased[Robert]

Rip

If you read the obituary in the Bloomington paper it says his brother was John. Steve Bowlen was 59 years old. Yes he did drive a sprint car but not sure what number. This is all sad he was a good friend tous all. I don't know what number but he drove sprints from 79-81. You can go to luvracin.com under Paragon raceway in indiana and there is a pic etc of him under the street stocks #53.

RIP,always a fun time when steve was around he will be missed.