Dale Earnhardt Jr. Speaks Out After Fellow Racer Passes Away
Yesterday, we reported that World of Outlaws driver Jason Johnson had passed away at the age of 41 following a racing accident over the weekend.
Now, the racing world has come together to mourn his death.
Several members of the racing community took to Twitter to pay their respects after the tragic loss, including Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Earnhardt was one of the first people to offer up his condolences.
In the tweet, Earnhardt said his heart goes out to Jason’s family, friends, and fans and acknowledged that when a racer passes, every member of the community stops to pay their respects.
When a racer loses his life, the world of motorsports across all disciplines takes notice and pays its respects. My heart goes out to Jason, his family, his friends, his competitors, and his fans. https://t.co/PWCjU61ffK
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) June 24, 2018
Ty Dillon also issued a statement on Twitter.
I never knew Jason Johnson but I followed his career in the dirt racing world. We will be racing with a heavy heart today as we lost another member of the racing family. #Prayers
— Ty Dillon (@tydillon) June 24, 2018
Please continue to keep Johnson’s family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
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