Which NASCAR driver died recently?
John Wes Townley, who made nearly 200 NASCAR national series starts from 2008-2016, was killed Saturday night in a shooting in Athens, Georgia.
What famous race car driver just died?
Race car driver Al Unser, who died Thursday, was one of only four drivers to win the Indianapolis 500 a record four times.
What race legend died today?
Al Unser, the legendary race-car driver who was one of only four people to win the Indy 500 four times, has died of cancer. He was 82. His death was announced by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as well as his son, racer Al Unser Jr. “My heart is so saddened.
Who died in NASCAR 17 years ago today?
17 years ago today, NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt, Sr. died in a crash at the Daytona 500; he was 49.
How many NASCAR drivers have died racing?
The NASCAR Cup Series has seen 28 driver fatalities, the most recent of which occurred on February 18, 2001, when Dale Earnhardt was killed on the last lap of the Daytona 500. Safety in the sport has evolved through the decades.
Who died on pit road in NASCAR?
A track official at New Smyrna Speedway in Florida died early Sunday after a brawl on pit-road during a World Series of Asphalt event, but authorities believe he may have died of a heart attack, Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said. The track official was identified as Russell Rusty Crews, 59, the sheriff said.
What happened to Al Unser Senior?
On Thursday, racing great Al Unser Sr. died at the age of 82. The four-time Indianapolis 500 winner and three-time IndyCar Series champion was diagnosed with cancer 17 years ago. According to Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Unser died in Chama, New Mexico at his home with his wife Susan there with him.
Is Al Unser Senior still alive?
Tragedy overshadowed the 39th annual Sunoco Race of Champions for Asphalt Modifieds Sunday as Don Pratt of Lima was killed in an accident during the race at Pocono International Speedway in Long Pond, Pa. Initial reports are that Pratt hit the first turn wall on lap 78 of the 250-lap race.
How many drivers have died at Daytona?
Daytona International Speedway has seen 40 on-track fatalities since its opening in 1959: 23 car drivers, twelve motorcyclists, three go-kart drivers, one powerboat racer, and one track worker.
What happened Ricky Hendrick?
Death. On October 24, 2004, around 12:30 p.m. EDT, Hendrick died in a plane crash near Martinsville, Virginia, killing him and nine others. The plane, on its way to the Martinsville Speedway for the Subway 500, crashed on Bull Mountain due to pilot error in heavy fog.