Is Jason Leffler still alive?
Deceased (1975–2013)
Jason Leffler/Living or Deceased
Who passed away in Nascar?
He had suffered from serious health issues in recent years, included diagnosis of a lung infection and a severe musculoskeletal disorder in the summer of 2019. NASCAR issued a statement Sunday afternoon: “We are saddened to learn of the passing of former driver and owner Eric McClure.
How old is Jason Leffler?
37 years (1975–2013)
Jason Leffler/Age at death
Who did Jason Leffler drive for?
Although he never made it at the NASCAR Sprint Cup level, Leffler ran almost the entire 2001 season for Chip Ganassi Racing and ran 19 races in 2005 for Joe Gibbs Racing in the car now driven by Denny Hamlin. Leffler is survived by his 5-year-old son, Charlie Dean.
Where did Jason Leffler get killed?
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Jason Leffler/Place of death
What happened to race car driver Jason Leffler?
NASCAR driver Jason Leffler died Wednesday evening after a crash during a sprint car race at Bridgeport Speedway in New Jersey. The New Jersey State Police department confirmed the news: He says Leffler had been in second place, apart from other cars when his car slammed into a wall at the track’s fourth turn.
Was Jason Leffler married?
Personal life. Leffler was the son of Charles and Patricia Leffler. Leffler had a son with Alison East, Charlie Dean, who was five years old at the time of his father’s death. He shared his life with live-in girlfriend Julianna Patterson; they resided in North Carolina and were engaged at the time of his death.
When was the last time someone died in a Nascar race?
February 2001
A separate list compiles drivers who have died of a medical condition while driving or shortly thereafter and another section shows non-driver deaths. The NASCAR Cup Series has seen 28 driver fatalities, the most recent of which occurred in February 2001 when Dale Earnhardt was killed during the Daytona 500.
When was the last time someone died in a NASCAR race?
How old was Jason Leffler when he died?
SWEDESBORO, N.J. — NASCAR driver Jason Leffler died after an accident Wednesday night in a heat race at a dirt car event at Bridgeport Speedway. The 37-year-old Leffler, a two-time winner on the NASCAR Nationwide Series who had the nickname “LefTurn” above the driver’s side window on his race cars,…
How did NASCAR driver Jason Leffler get killed?
SWEDESBORO, N.J. — NASCAR driver Jason Leffler died after an accident Wednesday night in a heat race at a dirt car event at Bridgeport Speedway. The 37-year-old Leffler, a two-time winner on the NASCAR Nationwide Series who had the nickname “LefTurn” above the driver’s side window on his race cars, was pronounced dead shortly after 9 p.m.
What did Jason Leffler do for a job?
After losing his NASCAR ride, Leffler had been racing dirt car events most of this year, including the 410 Sprint Car race Wednesday that promised a $7,000 prize to the winner. On Sunday, Leffler finished last at Pocono in his lone NASCAR Sprint Cup start of the year. He ran just eight laps in a start-and-park ride.
What kind of car did Jason Leffler drive?
Although he never made it at the NASCAR Sprint Cup level, Leffler ran almost the entire 2001 season for Chip Ganassi Racing and ran 19 races in 2005 for Joe Gibbs Racing in the car now driven by Denny Hamlin. Leffler is survived by 5-year-old son Charlie Dean.
