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Statements on the Passing of Shigeaki Hattori

by Mike
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

by Mike
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)

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NASCAR Statement On ‘Golden Boy’ Fred Lorenzen’s Passing

by Mike
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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Statement from NHMS on the Passing of Bruton Smith

by Lou Modestino
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…)

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