Bryan Clauson June 15, 1989 – August 7, 2016 sad day in motorsports

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To honor the life of Bryan Clauson, NASCAR XFINITY Series teams will run decals on the cars racing at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course this weekend. The BC decal shown below will be placed on the A-Post of all cars in the NASCAR XFINITY Series.

Bryan Clauson (June 15, 1989 – August 7, 2016) was an American auto racing driver. Best known for his achievements in dirt track open-wheel racing, Clauson also competed in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, Indy Lights, and IndyCar Series and was a former development driver for Chip Ganassi Racing. August 6, 2016, Clauson was involved in a midget car crash at Belleville High-Banks Speedway in Belleville, Kansas, and died the following night.

Statement from Steve O’Donnell, NASCAR Executive Vice President and Chief Racing Development Officer on the Passing of Bryan Clauson

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Aug. 8, 2016) – “NASCAR extends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of Bryan Clauson, a passionate competitor whose love for racing fueled his unmatched positive spirit. He was a dear friend to many in the racing community, and he was loved and respected by all who knew him. He touched the lives of so many in our motorsports family, and his warm presence and relentless enthusiasm will be missed.”

NASCAR XFINITY:
Clauson Honored With Decal – To honor the life of Bryan Clauson, NASCAR XFINITY Series teams will run decals on the cars racing at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course this weekend. The BC decal will be placed on the A-Post of all cars in the NASCAR XFINITY Series.

Bryan Clauson was also an organ donor and through this saved the lives of 5 people.

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