On behalf of the Busch family, everyone at Richard Childress Racing and all of NASCAR, we are devastated to announce the sudden and tragic passing of Kyle Busch.
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Statements on the Passing of Shigeaki Hattori
“Shigeaki Hattori was a passionate racer and highly successful team owner, but beyond all his team’s statistics – which includes a NASCAR Truck Series championship – Shige was a genuine, beloved member of the garage who worked tirelessly to lift our sport and his people. We are deeply saddened by his tragic passing. NASCAR extends its thoughts and prayers to his family and many friends.” – NASCAR
“Everyone at Toyota and TRD, U.S.A. is saddened to learn of Shige Hattori’s tragic passing. Toyota’s history with Shige spans decades. Through his long run as a driver to his history-making championship success as an owner, Shige’s motivation and work ethic to achieve at the highest level never wavered. His endearing personality was infectious and unforgettable. We are thinking of his family and friends as they process this terrible loss.” – Tyler Gibbs, President, TRD, USA
We at The MotorSportsNews.Net(work) add our condolences to Hattori’s family, friends, and co-workers.
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Statement From Martin Truex Jr., Ryan Truex, Marsha Mcvey, And The Truex Family on Martin Truex Sr.’s Passing
Keep the Truex family in your prayers, as Martin Truex Sr. has passed away…. here’s a statement from the Truex family.
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (January 17, 2025) – “We are devastated by the loss of our father (Martin Truex Sr.). Simply put, he was our hero and a great man. We appreciate everyone’s thoughts and prayers and ask for privacy at this time.”
(JGR PR)
Massachusetts Association of Auto Clubs (MAAC): Passing of John Freeman
It is with great sadness that MAAC acknowledges the passing of our dear friend and board member John Freeman of Norton. John was a long-time member of MAAC, and he passed away on January 2nd. (more…)
NASCAR Statement On ‘Golden Boy’ Fred Lorenzen’s Passing
“Fred Lorenzen was one of NASCAR’s first true superstars. A fan favorite, he helped NASCAR expand from its original roots. Fred was the picture-perfect NASCAR star, helping to bring the sport to the silver screen – which further grew NASCAR’s popularity during its early years. For many years, NASCAR’s “Golden Boy” was also its gold standard, a fact that eventually led him to the sport’s pinnacle, a rightful place in the NASCAR Hall of Fame. On behalf of the France family and all of NASCAR, I want to offer our condolences to the family and friends of Fred Lorenzen.”
– Jim France, NASCAR Chairman & CEO
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NASCAR statement on the passing of Cale Yarborough
“Cale Yarborough was one of the toughest competitors NASCAR has ever seen. His combination of talent, grit and determination separated Cale from his peers, both on the track and in the record book.
Statement from NHMS on the Passing of Bruton Smith
Statement from New Hampshire Motor Speedway Executive Vice President and General Manager David McGrath on the Passing of Bruton Smith:
“This is certainly a sad day for our Speedway Motorsports family, but it also gives us all a chance to reflect on the many contributions that Bruton Smith made both here at New Hampshire Motor Speedway and to our entire sport. (more…)
Kelley Earnhardt Miller and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Statement on Passing of Martha Earnhardt
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Dec. 26, 2021) – It is with great sadness that we share the news that Martha Earnhardt passed away Christmas evening. (more…)