List of NASCAR fatalities

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14 NASCAR drivers have died at Daytona International Speedway, more than at any other circuit. Daytona International Speedway.svg
14 NASCAR drivers have died at Daytona International Speedway, more than at any other circuit.

This article lists drivers who have been fatally injured while competing in or in preparation for (testing, practice, qualifying) races sanctioned by the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR). A separate list compiles drivers who have died of a medical condition while driving or shortly thereafter and another section shows non-driver deaths.

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There have been 128 deaths of drivers and spectators at NASCAR events. 108 of these deaths were drivers, while 20 were spectators. 92 of these deaths were due to an accident on the racetrack [1] and 14 drivers have also lost their lives at the Daytona International Raceway. [2]

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. Technological advances in roll cages, window nets, seat mounts, air flaps, driving suits, and helmets as well as the HANS device, [3] on-site medical facilities with helicopters, improved track emergency responders, and SAFER barriers [4] have contributed to the prevention of further deaths. [5]

Driver fatalities

NASCAR Cup Series fatalities

DriverDate of accidentEventCircuit [note 1] SessionCar
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  Larry Mann  (USA) [6] September 14, 1952250-mile race Langhorne Speedway Race Hudson
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Frank Arford (USA) [7] June 20, 1953International 200 Langhorne Speedway Qualifying Oldsmobile
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  Lou Figaro  (USA) [note 2] October 24, 1954 100-mile race North Wilkesboro Speedway Race Hudson
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  John McVitty  (USA) [9] April 21, 1956150-mile race Langhorne Speedway Qualifying Chevrolet
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Clint McHugh (USA) [10] June 9, 1956250-mile race Memphis-Arkansas Speedway Qualifying Oldsmobile
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  Cotton Priddy  (USA) [11] June 10, 1956Race Chevrolet
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  Bobby Myers  (USA) [12] September 2, 1957 Southern 500 Darlington International Raceway Race Oldsmobile
Flag of the United States.svg  Joe Weatherly  (USA) [13] January 19, 1964 Motor Trend 500 Riverside International Raceway Race Mercury
Flag of the United States.svg  Fireball Roberts  (USA) [14] [note 3] May 24, 1964 World 600 Charlotte Motor Speedway Race Ford
Flag of the United States.svg  Jimmy Pardue  (USA) [16] September 22, 1964 Goodyear tire test Charlotte Motor Speedway Testing Plymouth
Flag of the United States.svg  Billy Wade  (USA) [17] January 5, 1965 Goodyear tire test Daytona International Speedway Testing Mercury
Flag of the United States.svg  Buren Skeen  (USA) [18] [note 4] September 6, 1965 Southern 500 Darlington International Raceway Race Ford
Flag of the United States.svg  Harold Kite  (USA) [20] October 17, 1965 National 400 Charlotte Motor Speedway Race Plymouth
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Billy Foster  (CAN) [21] January 20, 1967 Motor Trend 500 Riverside International Raceway Practice Dodge
Flag of the United States.svg  Talmadge Prince  (USA) [22] February 19, 1970 125-mile race Daytona International Speedway Qualifying Race [note 5] Dodge
Flag of the United States.svg  Friday Hassler  (USA) [23] February 17, 1972 125-mile race Daytona International Speedway Qualifying Race Chevrolet
Flag of the United States.svg  Larry Smith  (USA) [24] August 12, 1973 Talladega 500 Alabama International Motor Speedway Race Mercury
Flag of the United States.svg  Tiny Lund  (USA) [25] August 17, 1975 Talladega 500 Alabama International Motor Speedway Race Dodge
Flag of the United States.svg  Ricky Knotts  (USA) [26] February 14, 1980 125-mile race Daytona International Speedway Qualifying Race Oldsmobile
Flag of the United States.svg  Bruce Jacobi  (USA) [27] [note 6] February 17, 1983 UNO Twin 125 Daytona International Speedway Qualifying Race Pontiac
Flag of the United States.svg  Terry Schoonover  (USA) [29] November 11, 1984 Atlanta Journal 500 Atlanta International Raceway Race Chevrolet
Flag of the United States.svg  Rick Baldwin  (USA) [30] [note 7] June 14, 1986 Miller American 400 Michigan International Speedway Qualifying Ford
Flag of the United States.svg  Grant Adcox  (USA) [32] November 19, 1989 Atlanta Journal 500 Atlanta International Raceway Race Oldsmobile
Flag of the United States.svg  J. D. McDuffie  (USA) [33] August 11, 1991 Budweiser at The Glen Watkins Glen International Race Pontiac
Flag of the United States.svg  Neil Bonnett  (USA) [34] February 11, 1994 Daytona 500 Daytona International Speedway Practice Chevrolet
Flag of the United States.svg  Rodney Orr  (USA) [35] February 14, 1994 Ford
Flag of the United States.svg  Kenny Irwin Jr.  (USA) [36] July 7, 2000 thatlook.com 300 New Hampshire International Speedway Practice Chevrolet
Flag of the United States.svg  Dale Earnhardt  (USA) [37] February 18, 2001 Daytona 500 Daytona International Speedway Race Chevrolet

Breakdown

Fatalities in other NASCAR events

DriverDate of accidentEventCircuit [note 1] SessionSeries/Division/Tour/Class
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  Slick Davis  (USA) [38] July 25, 194840-lap raceGreensboro Fairgrounds
(Greensboro, North Carolina)		Feature race Modified Division
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  Hank Stanley  (USA) [39] [note 9] March 5, 1950100-lap race Charlotte Speedway Race Modified Division
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  Walt Sprague  (USA) [41] August 24, 1951 Monroe County Fairgrounds Semifinal heat race Sportsman Division
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  Rex Stansell  (USA) [42] [note 10] July 4, 1952200-mile race Darlington International Raceway Race Sportsman Division/Modified Division
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  Bill Blevins  (USA) [43] September 19, 1953220-mile race Raleigh Speedway Race Sportsman Division/Modified Division
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  Jesse Midkiff  (USA) [43]
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  Dick Kaufman  (USA) [44] February 20, 1954 125-mile race Daytona Beach and Road Course Race Modified Division
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  Al Briggs  (USA) [45] [note 11] February 26, 1955 125-mile race Daytona Beach and Road Course Race Modified Division
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  Otis Eaton  (USA) [47] [note 12] May 14, 1955 Fonda Speedway Consolation race Sportsman Division
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  Jimmy Knowlan  (USA) [49] September 9, 195535-lap race Islip Speedway Feature race Midget Division
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  Dickey Reynolds  (USA) [50] June 8, 195625-lap raceGreensboro Fairgrounds
(Greensboro, North Carolina)		Feature race Midget Division
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  Hap Brown  (USA) [51] [note 13] June 23, 195625-lap raceLancaster Speedway
(Lancaster County, Pennsylvania)		Feature race Midget Division
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  Earl Bryant  (USA) [53] October 27, 1957Lee Kirby Memorial Concord Speedway Race Modified Division
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  Gwyn Staley  (USA) [54] March 23, 1958100-mile race Atlantic Rural Exposition Fairgrounds Race Convertible Division
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  Glenn Wagner  (USA) [55] September 28, 1958100-mile race New York State Fairgrounds Race Sportsman Division
Flag of the United States (1959-1960).svg  Red Bolduc  (USA) [note 14] June 18, 196040-lap race Norwood Arena Feature raceCut down
Flag of the United States.svg  Habe Haberling  (USA) [57] February 21, 1961 250-mile race Daytona International Speedway Practice Modified Division
Flag of the United States.svg  Ray Platte  (USA) [58] [note 15] July 20, 1963100-lap race South Boston Speedway Feature race Modified Division
Flag of the United States.svg  Lou Smith  (USA) [60] [note 16] May 15, 196525-lap race Fonda Speedway Feature race Sportsman Division
Flag of the United States.svg  Pepper Eastman  (USA) [62] August 14, 196520-lap race Fonda Speedway Consolation race Sportsman Division
Flag of the United States.svg  Max Wicke  (USA) [63] September 10, 1966Champion Speedway
(Brisbane, California)		Heat raceLimited Sportsman
Flag of the United States.svg  Cliff Rogalsky  (USA) [64] June 3, 1967San Jose Speedway
(at East Tully Road & Quimby Road in San Jose, California)		Heat race Super Modified
Flag of the United States.svg  Don MacTavish  (USA) [65] February 22, 1969 Daytona Permatex 300 Daytona International Speedway Race Late Model Sportsman Division
Flag of the United States.svg  Art Ellis  (USA) [66] July 3, 197130-lap race Fairground Speedways Feature race Late Model Sportsman Division
Flag of the United States.svg  Link Toland  (USA) [67] July 30, 197120-lap raceClovis Speedway
(Clovis, California)		Feature race Super Modified
Flag of the United States.svg  Lou Harton  (USA) [68] August 17, 1973 Lee Raceway Feature raceModified (small block)
Flag of the United States.svg  Bill Spencer  (USA) [69] January 18, 1975Permatex 200 Riverside International Raceway Race Late Model Sportsman Division
Flag of the United States.svg  Bob Zwemke  (USA) [70] [note 17] September 20, 1975San Jose Speedway
(at East Tully Road & Quimby Road in San Jose, California)		Practice Super Modified
Flag of the United States.svg  Sonny Easley  (USA) [71] January 15, 1978Stock Car Products 300 Riverside International Raceway Practice Modified Division
Flag of the United States.svg  Don Williams  (USA) [72] [note 18] February 17, 1979 Sportsman 300 Daytona International Speedway Race Late Model Sportsman Division
Flag of the United States.svg  Tim Williamson  (USA) [74] January 12, 1980Stock Car Products 300 Riverside International Raceway Race Grand American Division
Flag of the United States.svg  Dave Furioni  (USA) [75] April 24, 1982 Riverside Park Speedway Heat race Modified Division/Winston Racing Series
Flag of the United States.svg  Richie Evans  (USA) [76] October 24, 1985Winn-Dixie 500 Martinsville Speedway Practice Winston Modified Tour
Flag of the United States.svg  Bob Bean  (USA) [77] November 10, 1985Alabama 200 Montgomery International Raceway Race All-American Challenge Series
Flag of the United States.svg  Charles Ogle  (USA) [78] [note 19] December 15, 1985 Pontiac race car test Daytona International Speedway Testing Daytona Dash Series
Flag of the United States.svg  Joe Young  (USA) [80] February 13, 1987Komfort Koach 200 Daytona International Speedway Race Charlotte/Daytona Dash Series
Flag of the United States.svg  Charlie Jarzombek  (USA) [81] March 22, 1987Miller 500 Classic Martinsville Speedway Race Winston Modified Tour
Flag of the United States.svg  Corky Cookman  (USA) [82] July 19, 1987Outside Pole Qualifier Thompson International Speedway Race Winston Modified Tour
Flag of the United States.svg  John Gay  (USA) [83] [note 20] August 20, 198830-lap race Evergreen Speedway Feature race Winston Racing Series (Super Stock)
Flag of the United States.svg  Frank Carlotta  (USA) [85] May 27, 1989 San Jose Fairgrounds Speedway B-Feature race Winston Racing Series (Super Modified)
Flag of the United States.svg  Don Pratt  (USA) [86] September 17, 1989 Sunoco Race of Champions Pocono International Raceway Feature race Winston Modified Tour
Flag of the United States.svg  Tony Jankowiak  (USA) [87] April 22, 1990Coors Spring Sizzler Stafford Motor Speedway Race Winston Modified Tour
Flag of the United States.svg  David Gaines  (USA) [88] May 16, 1990Sportsman 100 Charlotte Motor Speedway Practice Sportsman Division
Flag of the United States.svg  Gary Batson  (USA) [89] [note 21] May 15, 1992Winston Sportsman 100 Charlotte Motor Speedway Qualifying Race Igloo Sportsman Challenge
Flag of the United States.svg  Troy Rouse  (USA) [91] August 1, 199225-lap race Tucson Raceway Park Feature race Winston Racing Series (Street Stock)
Flag of the United States.svg  Clifford Allison  (USA) [92] August 13, 1992 Detroit Gasket 200 Michigan International Speedway Practice Busch Grand National Series
Flag of the United States.svg  Joe Booher  (USA) [93] February 12, 1993Florida 200 Daytona International Speedway Race Goody's Dash Series
Flag of the United States.svg  Wayne McCarthy  (USA) [94] [note 22] June 3, 1994Speedway USA
(Bolivar, Missouri)		Heat race Winston Racing Series (Grand American Late Model)
Flag of the United States.svg  Rayme Johnson  (USA) [96] July 22, 1994Speedway USA
(Bolivar, Missouri)		Heat race Winston Racing Series (Grand American Modified)
Flag of the United States.svg  Billy Joe Pressley  (USA) [97] [note 23] September 24, 199450-lap race New Asheville Speedway Race Winston Racing Series (Late Model)
Flag of the United States.svg  Russell Phillips  (USA) [99] October 6, 1995Winston 100 Charlotte Motor Speedway Race Sportsman Division
Flag of the United States.svg  Mike Cooke  (USA) [100] February 3, 1996Skoal Bandit Copper World Classic Phoenix International Raceway Qualifying Featherlite Southwest Tour
Flag of the United States.svg  John Nemechek  (USA) [101] [note 24] March 16, 1997 Florida Dodge Dealers 400 Metro-Dade Homestead Motorsports Complex Race Craftsman Truck Series
Flag of the United States.svg  Adam Petty  (USA) [103] May 12, 2000 Busch 200 New Hampshire International Speedway Practice Busch Series Grand National Division
Flag of the United States.svg  Dwight Wrich  (USA) [note 25] September 30, 2000O'Reilly Auto Parts Hawkeye 100 Crawford County Speedway Feature raceGrand National Limited Late Model
Flag of the United States.svg  Tony Roper  (USA) [105] [note 26] October 13, 2000 O'Reilly 400 Texas Motor Speedway Race Craftsman Truck Series
Flag of the United States.svg  Michael Roberts  (USA) [107] March 24, 2001Private test Lebanon I-44 Speedway Testing RE/MAX Challenge Series
Flag of the United States.svg  Mark Hutto  (USA) [108] April 13, 2002 Altamont Raceway Park Feature race Weekly Racing Series (Sportsman Late Model)
Flag of the United States.svg  John Baker  (USA) [109] June 8, 2002K&N Filters 150 Irwindale Speedway Race Featherlite Southwest Series
Flag of the United States.svg  Tom Baldwin Sr.  (USA) [110] August 19, 2004New England Dodge Dealers/Budweiser 150 Thompson International Speedway Race Featherlite Modified Series
Flag of the United States.svg  John Blewett III  (USA) [111] August 16, 2007New England Dodge Dealers 150 Thompson International Speedway Race Whelen Modified Tour
Flag of Mexico.svg  Carlos Pardo  (MEX) [112] [note 27] June 14, 2009 Autódromo Miguel E. Abed Race Corona Series
Flag of the United States.svg  Ron Casey  (USA) [113] [note 28] July 3, 2016WhistlePig Whiskey "Firecracker" Devil's Bowl Speedway Feature race Whelen All-American Series (Sportsman Modified)
Flag of the United States.svg  Shawn Balluzzo  (USA) [115] July 11, 2020Pepsi Race Night Larry King Law's Langley Speedway Race Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series (Modified)

Drivers who have died of a medical condition in NASCAR events

This list covers drivers who crashed their cars because of a fatal medical condition (i.e. drivers who did not die from the injuries they may have sustained in the ensuing accident) as well as those who managed to stop their cars but died of a medical condition shortly afterwards.

DriverDate of incidentEventCircuit [note 1] SessionSeries/Division/Tour/ClassMedical condition
Flag of the United States.svg  Gene Lovelace  (USA) [116] July 3, 1970 Southside Speedway Heat race Late Model Sportsman Division Having stopped in the pits, the 36-year-old upholstery shop owner had a fatal heart attack. [116]
Flag of the United States.svg  Bobby Isaac  (USA) [117] August 13, 1977Winston 200 Hickory Speedway Race Late Model Sportsman Division Having stopped in the pits, Isaac collapsed due to heat exhaustion and later had a heart attack, of which he died on August 14, 1977, the next day. [117]
Flag of the United States.svg  Bill Baker  (USA) [118] August 12, 1978 Winston Sears Point 100 Sears Point Raceway Practice Winston West Grand National Series Having finished a practice run, Baker had a fatal heart attack. [118]
Flag of the United States.svg  Larry Catlett  (USA) [119] May 2, 1980Cahaba Shrine Temple 100 Huntsville Speedway Race Grand American Division The 38-year-old driver hit a wall but died of a heart attack. [119]
Flag of the United States.svg  John Nelson  (USA) [120] May 29, 1982 Bowman Gray Stadium Practice Modified Division/Winston Racing Series The 51-year-old operator of an auto repair shop slammed into a guard rail and was hit by another car but died of a heart attack. [120]
Flag of the United States.svg  Gary Neice  (USA) [121] May 4, 1991Carquest Auto Parts Stores 300 South Boston Speedway Race Busch Grand National Series The 36-year-old professional race car driver hit a wall but died of a heart attack. [122]
Flag of the United States.svg  Hal Shuster  (USA) [123] June 6, 199230-lap race Cajon Speedway Feature race Winston Racing Series (Sportsman Stock)Having stopped in the pits, the 49-year-old transmissions seller had a fatal diabetic seizure. [123]
Flag of the United States.svg  Edward Maness  (USA) [124] July 10, 1993Commercial Credit Night Santa Fe Speedway Race Winston Racing Series The 51-year-old driver struck a wall, having had a heart attack, of which he died on July 11, 1993, the next day. [124]
Flag of the United States.svg  Ron Biellier  (USA) [125] July 15, 1994Speedway USA
(Bolivar, Missouri)		Race Winston Racing Series (Late Model Stock)The 45-year-old businessman brushed a wall but died of a heart attack. [125]
Flag of the United States.svg  Al Papini  (USA) [126] April 1, 200140-lap race Rockford Speedway Feature race Weekly Racing Series (Late Model)The 41-year-old driver crashed into a wall but died of a heart attack. [127]
Flag of the United States.svg  Bubba Beck  (USA) [128] June 1, 200225-lap race Bowman Gray Stadium Race Weekly Racing Series (Modified)The 66-year-old garage owner hit a guard rail but died of a heart attack. [129]
Flag of the United States.svg  Bub Bilodeau  (USA) [130] June 5, 201040-lap race Beech Ridge Motor Speedway Feature race Whelen All-American Series (Pro Series)Having finished a rain-shortened race, the 53-year-old sales manager had a fatal heart attack. [130]
Flag of the United States.svg  Ron Pestana  (USA) [131] July 14, 201215-lap race All American Speedway Feature race Whelen All-American Series (Spectator class)The 60-year-old real estate agent hit a wall but died of a heart attack. [132]
Flag of the United States.svg  Jimmy Smith  (USA) [133] April 13, 20138-lap race Thompson International Speedway Heat race Whelen All-American Series (SK Modified)Having finished a race, the 62-year-old driver, who worked in the fastener/seals industry, had a fatal heart attack. [133]
Flag of the United States.svg  Leon Gonyo  (USA) [134] September 19, 2015Mekkelsen RV Vermont 200 Devil's Bowl Speedway Feature race Whelen All-American Series (Modified)The 63-year-old buildings, grounds, and transportation superintendent hit a wall while taking a victory lap but died of a stroke. [134]
Flag of the United States.svg  Terry Stevenson  (USA) [135] May 27, 201820-lap race Devil's Bowl Speedway Feature race Whelen All-American Series (Super Stock)The 62-year-old heavy equipment mechanic lightly brushed a wall but died of cardiac arrest. [135]

Non-driver fatalities

This section lists people who have been fatally injured in close connection to the racing taking place at an event while not driving a race car including drivers being on the sidelines.

NASCAR Cup Series fatalities

NameRoleDate of accidentEventCircuit [note 1] Session
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Steven Clark (USA) [136] Police officerAugust 19, 1956250-mile race Bay Meadows Race
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg William Thomasson (USA) [137] SpectatorOctober 20, 1957 100-mile race North Wilkesboro Speedway Race
Flag of the United States.svg Paul McDuffie (USA) [138] Crew Chief/MechanicSeptember 5, 1960 Southern 500 Darlington International Raceway Race
Flag of the United States.svg Charles Sweatland (USA) [138] Mechanic
Flag of the United States.svg Joe Taylor (USA) [138] Official
Flag of the United States.svg Ronald Pickle (USA) [139] SpectatorJanuary 17, 1965 Motor Trend 500 Riverside International Raceway Race
Flag of the United States.svg Randy Owens (USA) [140] Team memberMay 4, 1975 Winston 500 Alabama International Motor Speedway Race
Flag of the United States.svg Dennis Wade (USA) [141] MechanicMarch 18, 1979 Atlanta 500 Atlanta International Raceway Race
Flag of the United States.svg Mike Rich (USA) [142] MechanicNovember 18, 1990 Atlanta Journal 500 Atlanta Motor Speedway Race

Fatalities in other NASCAR events

NameRoleDate of accidentEventCircuit [note 1] SessionSeries/Division/Tour/Class
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Roy Brannon (USA) [143] [note 29] SpectatorJuly 25, 194840-lap raceColumbus Speedway
(Columbus, Georgia)		Feature race Modified Division
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Joe Salek (USA) [145] SpectatorMay 28, 1955John E. Larrabee Trophy Fonda Speedway Race Sportsman Division
Flag of the United States.svg Ray (Darney) Albert (USA) [146] [note 30] DriverAugust 26, 1960 Kearney Bowl Heat race Sportsman Division
Flag of the United States.svg Richard Gough (USA) [147] SpectatorOctober 12, 1963 Dixie Classic Fairgrounds Race Modified Division
Flag of the United States.svg Howard Betts (USA) [148] OfficialAugust 12, 1967Atlantic City Speedway
(Pleasantville, New Jersey)		Qualifying
Flag of the United States.svg Pat Pattison (USA) [149] OfficialSeptember 2, 1973Rainier 200 Evergreen Speedway Race Grand National West Series
Flag of the United States.svg Douglas Grunst (USA) [71] Team memberJanuary 15, 1978Stock Car Products 300 Riverside International Raceway Practice Modified Division
Flag of the United States.svg Frank Cervoni (USA) [150] MechanicAugust 28, 1982Weld-Built 200 Islip Speedway Feature race Modified Division/Winston Racing Series
Flag of the United States.svg Rene Bourgois (USA) [151] Team memberSeptember 18, 1993Stockton 99 Speedway
(Stockton, California)		B-Feature race Winston Racing Series (Late Model Sportsman)
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Davies (USA) [152] Team memberOctober 17, 1998Dodge Dealers 200K Lime Rock Park Race Busch North Series
Flag of the United States.svg Virginia Whyel (USA) [note 31] SpectatorJuly 21, 2001 Lorain County Speedway Race Weekly Racing Series (Late Model)

See also

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 The name of the circuit at the time of the accident/incident is displayed.
  2. ↑ Figaro died on October 25, 1954, the day after his accident. [8]
  3. ↑ Roberts died on July 2, 1964, thirty-nine days after his accident. [15]
  4. ↑ Skeen died on September 13, 1965, a week after his accident. [19]
  5. ↑ The race also served as a points-paying championship round.
  6. ↑ Having remained in a semicomatose state for four years, Jacobi died on February 4, 1987. [28]
  7. ↑ Having remained in a coma for eleven years, Baldwin died on June 12, 1997. [31]
  8. ↑ The current, last, or best known name of the circuit is displayed.
  9. ↑ The 33-year-old plumber died on March 7, 1950, two days after his accident. [40]
  10. ↑ The 35-year-old World War II veteran died on July 5, 1952, the day after his accident. [42]
  11. ↑ The 30-year-old auto mechanic died on February 27, 1955, the day after his accident. [46]
  12. ↑ The 27-year-old World War II veteran died on May 16, 1955, two days after his accident. [48]
  13. ↑ The 34-year-old nurse died on June 24, 1956, the day after his accident. [52]
  14. ↑ The 36-year-old truck driver died on June 19, 1960, the day after his accident. [56]
  15. ↑ Platte died on July 21, 1963, the day after his accident. [59]
  16. ↑ The 24-year-old car dealership co-owner died on June 1, 1965, seventeen days after his accident. [61]
  17. ↑ The 31-year-old driver died on September 26, 1975, six days after his accident. [70]
  18. ↑ Having remained in a semicomatose state for more than ten years, Williams died on May 21, 1989. [73]
  19. ↑ Ogle died on December 26, 1985, eleven days after his accident. [79]
  20. ↑ The 43-year-old laundromat contractor died on September 2, 1988, thirteen days after his accident. [84]
  21. ↑ The 40-year-old restaurateur died on May 16, 1992, the day after his accident. [90]
  22. ↑ The 42-year-old drilling company owner died on June 4, 1994, the day after his accident. [95]
  23. ↑ The 43-year-old baptist minister, who lost control of his car and wrecked, had coronary disease, which may have caused or contributed to his death. [98]
  24. ↑ Nemechek died on March 21, 1997, five days after his accident. [102]
  25. ↑ The 38-year-old financial consultant died on October 1, 2000, the day after his accident. [104]
  26. ↑ Roper died on October 14, 2000, the day after his accident. [106]
  27. ↑ Having led the last completed green-flag lap, Pardo was declared the posthumous winner of the race, which was ended after his accident because of time constraints. [112]
  28. ↑ The 61-year-old owner of a property maintenance company lost control of his car due to a medical event and sustained fatal impact injuries when hitting a wall. Different medical conditions contributed to his death on July 4, 2016, the day after his accident. [114]
  29. ↑ The seven-year-old boy died on July 26, 1948, the day after the accident. [144]
  30. ↑ Ray Albert used the name Ray Darney when driving a race car. [146]
  31. ↑ The 64-year-old woman died on July 22, 2001, the day after the accident. [153]

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  6. ↑ "Race driver dies in accident on Langhorne track". The Philadelphia Inquirer . September 15, 1952. Archived from the original on May 1, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Racer fatally injured as car cracks in test". Monroe Morning World . Associated Press. June 21, 1953. Archived from the original on May 1, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Stock car driver dies in racing accident". The Daily Pantagraph . Bloomington, Illinois. Associated Press. October 26, 1954. Archived from the original on May 1, 2023.
  9. ↑ "John McVitty is killed driving". Daytona Beach Sunday News-Journal . Associated Press. April 22, 1956.
  10. ↑ "Clint McHugh killed in NASCAR accident". Reading Eagle . Associated Press. June 10, 1956.
  11. ↑ "Louisville stock-car driver killed". The Courier-Journal . Louisville, Kentucky. June 11, 1956. Archived from the original on May 1, 2023.
  12. ↑ Booth, Del (September 3, 1957). "Thompson wins tragedy marked Southern 500". The Dispatch . Lexington, North Carolina. Associated Press.
  13. ↑ Burnett, Robert M. (January 20, 1964). "Joe Weatherly dies in stock-car crash". The Daily Times . Davenport, Iowa. Associated Press. Archived from the original on May 1, 2023.
  14. ↑ "Burns critical to Fireball Roberts". The Blade . Toledo, Ohio. Associated Press. May 25, 1964.
  15. ↑ "Fireball Roberts dies at 33". Eugene Register-Guard . Associated Press. July 2, 1964.
  16. ↑ "Accident kills Pardue". Eugene Register-Guard . Associated Press. September 23, 1964.
  17. ↑ Kahn, Bernard (January 6, 1965). "Wade killed in test run". Daytona Beach Morning Journal .
  18. ↑ "Jarrett takes Southern 500". The Bridgeport Post . United Press International. September 7, 1965. Archived from the original on May 1, 2023.
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  21. ↑ "Crash is fatal to Foster". St. Petersburg Times . Associated Press. January 21, 1967.
  22. ↑ "Rookie driver killed at Daytona". St. Petersburg Times . Associated Press. February 20, 1970.
  23. ↑ Kahn, Bernard (February 18, 1972). "Tennessee driver 'Friday' Hassler killed in pileup". Daytona Beach Morning Journal .
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