A NASCAR Driver Killed in Race


NASCAR driver Jason Leffler, 37, died during a race in New Jersey result of the tragic accident suffered. He was taken to hospital but nothing could be done for her life.


NASCAR driver Jason Leffler, 37, died during a sprint race test in Bridgeport Speedway in New Jersey result of the tragic accident suffered. Security measures in such competitions are more lax than other NASCAR motorsports.

According to reports, after the accident, Leffler was transferred to the nearest hospital by helicopter, but nothing could be done and for his life. Attempts to revive the California pilot were ineffective and died a few hours after admission.

"We extend our thoughts, prayers and deepest condolences to the family of Jason Leffler.'s Gone a fierce competitor of our sport for over a decade and we will miss him," he said in a statement instances NASCAR wings. Several drivers also wanted to show their condolences to relatives of Leffler, as the winner Brad Keselowski, last NASCAR Cup champion.

Twice winner of the NASCAR Nationwide Series, began its journey through this motor racing in the Sprint Cup Series. In 2000 participated in the Indianapolis 500 being in seventeenth place. His last full season in NASCAR was in 2011. That same year, the Nationwide Series placed him sixth in their classification.

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Jason Leffler died in accident at Bridgeport Speedway NJ - R.I.P Memorial...

Nascar racer Jason Leffler car crash accident lost his life died dies in accident at Bridgeport Speedway - R.I.P Memorial Tribute to leffler! NASCAR driver killed in New Jersey race crash -- NASCAR driver Jason Leffler died Wednesday after he crashed his car at the Bridgeport Speedway in New Jersey, NASCAR said.

He was 37.

Leffler was taking part in "Night of Wings," a 25-lap event for sprint cars with a $7,000 prize money. The race was not a NASCAR-sponsored event.

Sprint cars are high-powered cars that usually run on dirt or paved oval tracks.

"NASCAR extends its thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathies to the family of Jason Leffler who passed away earlier this evening," NASCAR said in a statement. "For more than a decade, Jason was a fierce competitor in our sport and he will be missed."

In March, another crash involving a sprint car killed two people at a racetrack in California.

That crash took place during warmup laps at Marysville Raceway Park, outside Sacramento. The car lost control, slammed into the pits, killing a 68-year-old man and a 14-year-old boy.

Soon after Leffler's death was announced, condolences poured in from fellow drivers.

"Deeply saddened by the passing of @JasonLeffler tonight. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers," tweeted Kyle Bush.

Another driver, Bobby Labonte, said in a Twitter post, "Lost a good guy tonight in Jason Leffler. Prayers with your family!"

"My thoughts and prayers are with Jason's family and friends," Jeff Burton posted. "Breaks my heart thinking of his little boy rip leffler