NHRA said that the investigation of the accident on Sunday and extends its sympathy to the family in Niver. A spokesman for the association declined to comment when asked for further information about what happened, saying that the investigation has just begun.
Niver's death is the second in a month at an event NHRA. Neil Parker, 58, of Millville, New Jersey, died from head injuries after a crash during the qualifying round of NHRA SuperNationals in June.