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Racecar driver Bryan Clauson dies after serious crash
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Bryan Clauson succumbed to injuries suffered in Saturday night’s USAC midget crash in Belleville, Kan., two racing officials confirmed today.
The Noblesville, Ind., driver had just taken the lead in the 39th Belleville Midget Nationals when he came upon a lapped car approaching Turn 4. Upon contact with that car, Clauson’s car flipped end over end several times before landing in the middle of the dirt track. A trailing car driven by Ryan Greth could not avoid hitting him, sending both cars tumbling.
Amateur video caught most of the Lap 14 incident, including the final impact. After a lengthy extrication, Clauson was airlifted to Bryan Medical Center West in Lincoln, Neb., where he died Sunday.
"Our Bryan fought to the end with the same desire that he demonstrated behind the wheel of all the various race cars he would park in victory lane. However, we were more proud of our Bryan that took a moment to make a young fan's day, or demonstrated his uncommon kindness and appreciation toward his friends, family and fans," Clauson's family announced in a statement.
A funeral service will be held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway at a later date.
"It's one of the darkest days in USAC Racing history," said USAC president Kevin Miller.
Clauson is survived by his parents, Tim and Diana, sister Taylor and his fiancé, Lauren Stewart.
Former USAC champion Tony Stewart said Clauson “had a bright future.”
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