Sprint car driver and NASCAR racer Justin Owen has tragically passed away following a fatal accident at the Lawrenceburg Speedway in Indiana. The news of his death has shocked the racing community, leaving them in mourning.
The incident occurred during the USAC AMSOIL INC. Sprint Car National Championship event that was scheduled to take place on the night of April 9, 2023. Justin Owen, hailing from Harrison, Ohio, was participating in the qualification race when the accident took place.
The exact details of the accident are still unclear, but it has been reported that Owen was trapped in his vehicle, and first responders had to free him from the wreckage. He was airlifted or taken out of the Speedway by a Taken by Life unit and transported to the nearest hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The news of Owen’s untimely death has left the racing community in shock and disbelief. Justin Owen was a well-known and respected name in the region, having won the boss sprint feature at Lernerville and Mercer in 2019. He was a promising talent in the racing world and had a bright future ahead of him.
The Lawrenceburg Speedway has canceled the USAC AMSOIL INC. Sprint Car National Championship event in light of the tragic incident. The competition was canceled out of respect for Owen and his family. The organizers issued a statement expressing their condolences and grief, saying, “Our thoughts and prayers are with Justin’s family and friends during this difficult time. We have lost a talented driver, and he will be deeply missed.”
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