About The Steve Huff Memorial Foundation

The Steve Huff Memorial Foundation was established after the passing of my brother, Stephen Anthony Huff on May 21st, 2025, as a promise made to Steve, that I would do everything in my power to ensure his legacy continues.

I felt the creation of the Steve Huff Memorial Foundation was the perfect solution to achieve the honoring of all of Steve's final wishes and to ensure that his legacy lives on for generations to come. So, people would be able to learn of the accomplishments and impact that Steve had in the community and his motorsports career.

Everything from his ingenuity, innovation, tenacity, motivation, desire, commitment, dedication and love for everything fast and having to do with speed, all of those traits made him a tough competitor, great challenger and the racer people from every walk of life not only rooted for but were also inspired by.

The foundations hope is to continue Steve's mission of positivity, hope, inspiration, motivation, courage, education, and support for youth pursuing a career in the trades, while celebrating Steve courageous spirit and motorsport achievements. There are many he achieved over his years in the motorsport's world.

Born on October 16, 1966, on Whidbey Island, Washington, Steve’s life was defined by velocity, vision, and a heart as powerful as his engines. Originally born in Oak Harbor, WA raised in the South Whidbey community where he graduated from South Whidbey High School.

A professional racing career spanning more than 30 years, Steve set more than 20 national and world speed records. In 2020, he made global headlines as the designer, builder, and driver of the world’s first 200 mph electric dragster. He earned international exposure through the NHRA and established himself as a pioneer and innovator of drag racing's electric future.

Steve’s talents didn’t stop at the track. A master custom motorcycle builder, his bikes graced the covers of major magazines and turned heads across the country, each one a work of art infused with precision, attitude, and always speed. Steve was once named the “Best bike builder you’ve never heard of.”

In 2020, Steve was diagnosed with Stage 4 metastatic upper tract urothelial cancer, this was a challenge that he met with the same determination and grit he brought to all aspects of his life and racing career.

Despite the diagnosis, Steve called 2022 the best year of his life. That year, he achieved his first National Championship, the APBA National Hydroplane Championship, a dream realized on the water that brought him deep pride and joy.

In addition, Steve and the Huff Motorsports team made 4 NHRA Nationals events with the Electric Dragster, and appearances at Cancer Care facilities and childhood learning events across the nation. In his words, "in the years since my cancer diagnosis I finally became the man I always wanted to be” living with intention, surrounded by love, and giving back in every way I could.

Steve’s greatest victories weren’t just in motorsports. Steve gave back to his community through outreach and mentorship of young people, especially those with alternate learning styles. Inspiring young minds to chase their own kind of greatness, embracing their unique Superpowers. He didn’t just break records he broke molds, redefining what it means to live fully, and leave a legacy worth celebrating.

Steve was a long-term resident of Des Moines, WA and the City of SeaTac where he worked on his racing teams and their vehicles for over 20 years. September 22nd was named officially Steve Huff Motorsports Day by the City of SeaTac mayor in 2020, in honor of setting the first ever 200 mph record in the electric dragster.

He is survived by his brother Thomas Huff, sister-in-law Kelly, nephew Joshua, niece Danielle, grandniece Autumn, grandnephew Daniel and his many friends along with a community of racers, builders, dreamers, and fighters who will carry his legacy forward on the road, on the water, and in the hearts he touched.

May he rest in peace and the Steve Huff Memorial Foundation ensure he is never forgotten.

October 16th, 1966 - May 21st, 2025