George connor, 94, the last surviving preworld war ii indianapolis500 driver, died march 29 in his hometown of hesperia, california. The most recent driver to be killed in an indycar series event was justin wilson at the 2015 abc supply 500. Former indy lights driver richard philippe killed in. Laziers wife, diane, confirmed the death in an interview with the vail. This article lists drivers who have been fatally injured while competing in or in preparation for. Former indycar and nascar driver david steele killed during florida race this article is more than 3 years old 42yearold died at desoto speedway on saturday night. John andretti, a former nascar, indycar series and sports car racing regular died thursday. Its with the heaviest of hearts we share that john andretti has today lost his battle with cancer. A member of the legendary andretti racing family, he competed in indycar, nascar, cart, imsa gtp and rolex sports car series, achieving two wins in nascar and four pole positions. Alsup was operating the crane on a steep hill in a backcountry area. Andretti autosports announced the death in a statement thursday. He was the son of aldo andretti and nephew of aldos twin brother and indianapolis 500 winner. Former indycar and nascar winner john andretti died thursday after a threeyear battle with colon cancer. Daniel clive wheldon 22 june 1978 16 october 2011 was a british motor racing driver who won the 2005 indycar series drivers championship for andretti green racing agr.
Bob burman usa grand boulevard corona corona grand prize. Bob lazier, the 1981 cart rookie of the year and father of 1996 indianapolis 500 winner buddy lazier, died. Indianapolis former indycar and nascar winner john andretti died thursday after a three. Andretti made history by becoming the first driver to compete in the indianapolis 500 before flying to charlotte. Former indy lights driver philippe among dead in helicopter crash by indycar published. Muzny was found dead in her home near ski island lake, oklahoma on monday after an unidentified party called police to report an unresponsive female, the oklahoma city police department told. Andretti was a husband, father and philanthropist, dedicating decades to raising. A separate list compiles drivers who have died of a medical condition while driving or shortly thereafter and another section shows non driver deaths. Indianapolis john andretti, former indycar driver, died thursday at 56. He returned to indy in 1982 but didnt even attempt to qualify because of his familys safety concerns following the death of. Former indycar and nascar driver david steele killed.
He was inducted in the national midget auto racing hall of fame in 1993. Former indycar and nascar driver john andretti has died aged 56 after a long battle with colon cancer. John andretti, a former nascar and indycar driver died today after a battle with cancer. Indianapolisjohn andretti, former indycar driver, died thursday at 56. Apr 20, 2020 bob lazier, indy 500 driver and father of indy winner buddy lazier, died saturday of covid19 in denver, colorado at the age of 81. David salt walther, the former auto and hydroplane racer who was severely burned in a spectacular crash in the 1973 indianapolis 500, has died. Indycar and nascar driver john andretti has died at age 56 after a long battle with cancer, andretti autosport said on thursday. Aug 10, 2016 former cart driver bill alsup died tuesday in a crane accident in silverton, colo. Its with the heaviest of hearts we share that john andretti. Andretti, a member of one of racings most families, has died following a battle with colon cancer, andretti autosports announced wednesday, jan. The most recent driver to be killed in an indycar series event was justin wilson at the 2015. Buddy lazier won the first 500 held after the indy racing league split from cart, and he remained a fulltime driver in the series for seven seasons. A tweet from andretti autosport confirmed his death, calling him an advocate for the sport, a dedicated teammate, a driven competitor, but also a loving father, husband, cousin, and friend. Jan 30, 2020 file photo, former race car driver john andretti.
Even as a parttimer, though, he continued competing in the 500 through 2017 and won eight indycar races in 104 career starts. Buddy lazier won the first 500 held after the indy racing league split from cart, and he remained a. File in this may 18, 2017, file photo, former race car driver john andretti speaks during a press conference at indianapolis motor speedway in indianapolis. A tweet from andretti autosport confirmed his death, calling him. Bob lazier, the 1981 cart rookie of the year and father of 1996 indianapolis 500 winner buddy lazier, died saturday from covid19. John andretti, a member of one of auto racings most famous families and the first driver to attempt the indianapolis 500 and nascars. Connors death comes 31 days after duke nalon, the other. Shad gaspard 1981 2020, former wwe star annie glenn. Top sprint car driver bryan clauson died one day after a crash while leading the belleville midget nationals in. Buddy lazier won the first 500 held after the indy racing league split from cart, and he remained a fulltime driver in the series for. Larry rice 24 march 1946 20 may 2009 was an american racing driver in the usac and cart championship car series. Ap photomichael conroy, file indianapolis former indycar and nascar winner john andretti died thursday after a threeyear battle with colon. Jan 30, 2020 former indycar and nascar winner john andretti died thursday after a threeyear battle with colon cancer. Between 1968 and 1977, simpson made a total of 52 indycar starts, with a best finish of sixth place.
Former nascar driver found dead in her ski island home local. Dan wheldons indy car friends on tragic loss now playing. He was a very good race driver, said close friend and threetime 500 winner johnny rutherford. He won the indianapolis 500 in 2005 and 2011, and a was cowinner of the. Former indycar driver and motorsport safety innovator bill simpson has died following a stroke.
Bob lazier, indy 500 driver and father of indy winner buddy lazier, died saturday of covid19 in denver, colorado at the age of 81. Jan 30, 2020 indycar and nascar driver john andretti has died at age 56 after a long battle with cancer, andretti autosport said on thursday. Following a long battle with colon cancer that began back in april of. Andretti, part of the wellknown andretti racing family, had wins in cart, imsa gtp, rolex sports car series and nascar. John was a loving husband and father, a devoted son and a trusted cousin. Indianapolis former indycar and nascar winner john andretti died thursday after a threeyear battle with colon cancer. Fox, whose racing career ended in a crash at the 1995. Bob lazier, carts rookie of the year in 1981 and the father of indycar drivers buddy lazier and jaques lazier, died saturday from complications related to covid19. Jan 30, 2020 former nascar and indycar driver john andretti has passed away at the age of 56 following a long battle with colon cancer. Indycar and nascar driver john andretti has died at the age of 56.
Officials have confirmed that former nascar driver candace muzny died in an accidental drowning. Mar 17, 2014 he competed in 21 indianapolis 500 races and drove for roger penske. Apr 21, 2020 buddy lazier won the first 500 held after the indy racing league split from cart, and he remained a fulltime driver in the series for seven seasons. Andretti competed in the indy 500 on 12 occasions, with a best finish of fifth during the 1991 edition of the famous race, while he also won the 1989 daytona 24 hours alongside with bob. And yet he still came to indy that year to help educate others about the importance of colonoscopies, something he put off. The son of indianapolis 500 winner mario andrettis twin brother aldo, john was also a cousin of former indycar driver and andretti autosport owner michael. Former nascar and indycar driver john andretti has passed away at the age of 56 following a long battle with colon cancer. Harry hartz hit a photographer, a team owner, and a mechanic, killing the former two and badly injuring the latter. 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. Former nascar driver found dead in her ski island home. Jan 31, 2020 indycar and nascar driver john andretti has died at the age of 56. He was the 1973 usac national midget drivers champion and won the usac silver crown series in 1977 and 1981.
He finished as joint champion with tom bagley, the pair of them beating future indy car drivers howdy holmes and bill alsup. Former racecar driver john andretti has died at the age of 56 after battling colon cancer. He had had colon cancer, which was first diagnosed in 2017. Former race car driver john andretti speaks during a press conference at indianapolis motor speedway, thursday, may 18, 2017. A 15car accident at the las vegas indy 300 leads to the young driver s death.
This article lists the people who have been fatally injured in american championship car racing. Nov 26, 2018 richard philippe, who competed in indy lights in 2009, was among five people killed in a helicopter crash in the dominican republic last week. Ken kavanagh died 26 nov 2019 john martin died 20 nov 2019 nanni galli died 12 oct 2019 ben pon died 30 sep 2019 tom frantz died 22 sep 2019 luigi colani died 16 sep 2019 red hamilton died 20 jul 2019 robin herd died 04 jun 2019 alan rollinson died 02 jun 2019. File in this may 18, 2017, file photo, former race car driver john andretti talks about his battle with colon cancer during a press conference at. He was the nephew of mario andretti, and he had raced for nascar legends cale. Former driver bob lazier, father of 1996 indy 500 winner buddy lazier, died at age 81 after being hospitalized and placed on a ventilator. Herm johnson, who made 36 indy car starts between 1979 and 1985, passed away. Former racecar driver john andretti died at the age of 56 on january 30th after a threeyear battle with colon cancer. Hermann unold died 01 apr 2020 john campbelljones died 24 mar 2020 bob hicks died 19 mar 2020 john andretti died 30 jan 2020 bubby jones died 19 jan 2020 tom belso died 12 jan 2020 junior johnson died 20 dec 2019 bill simpson died 16 dec 2019 ken kavanagh died 26 nov 2019 john martin died 20 nov 2019 nanni galli died 12. Former nascar driver candace muzny died from accidental. Alex lloyd and jamie little remember their friend who died in an indy car crash.