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Gordon Johncock, a two-time winner of the Indianapolis 500 and 1976 USAC National Champion, has died at age 90. The legendary open-wheel driver passed away on September 28, 2026, in South Branch, Michigan. Known for his aggressive driving style and versatility, Johncock competed in 261 Indy car starts, securing 25 victories and 20 pole positions. He is survived by his wife, five children, and numerous grandchildren.
Sprint car driver Justin Owen died from injuries sustained in a crash during a race at Lawrenceburg Speedway in southeastern Indiana. The 26-year-old was the reigning track champion at the speedway and had several victories in his career. The US Auto Club canceled the remainder of the event after the crash.
Sprint car driver Justin Owen died from injuries sustained in a crash during a race at Lawrenceburg Speedway in southeastern Indiana. The US Auto Club canceled the remainder of the event after the accident. Owen was the reigning track champion at Lawrenceburg Speedway and had several victories in his career. The racing community expressed condolences to Owen's family, friends, and fans.
Ohio sprint car racer Justin Owen died after his car crashed and flipped multiple times during a championship event at Indiana's Lawrenceburg Speedway. The 26-year-old was the reigning track champion at the speedway and had been racing in the USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car International Championship for over a decade. The remainder of the championship event has been canceled.
Justin Owen, a 26-year-old sprint car driver and reigning track champion at Lawrenceburg Speedway, died from injuries sustained in a crash during a qualifying race for the AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship at the Indiana track. The crash caused USAC to cancel the remainder of the event. Owen had two feature wins and the title in 2022 at Lawrenceburg Speedway, where he had competed in the sprint car division for several seasons.
Sprint car driver Justin Owen died from injuries sustained in a qualifying crash at Lawrenceburg Speedway in Indiana. The USAC canceled the remainder of the event after the crash. Owen was the reigning track champion with two feature wins and the title in 2022. Tony Stewart Racing and other members of the racing community expressed their condolences to Owen's family and friends.
Sprint car driver Justin Owen died from injuries sustained in a crash during a race at Lawrenceburg Speedway in Indiana. The 26-year-old was the reigning track champion and had several victories in his career. The US Auto Club canceled the remainder of the event after the crash.
Justin Owen, a 26-year-old sprint car racer, died from injuries sustained in a crash during USAC's AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship event at Lawrenceburg Speedway in Indiana. Owen was in the midst of his qualifying run when he lost control, hit the wall, and flipped several times before coming to rest in the middle of the track. USAC immediately red flagged the event, and 30 minutes later, the series announced the event had been cancelled. Tony Stewart Racing and NASCAR Cup series driver Chase Briscoe were among those who expressed condolences.