THE FOLLOWING IS A STATEMENT FROM CONCORD HOSPITAL: NASCAR Winston Cup driver Kenny Irwin, 30, passed away today due to multiple injuries sustained in a practice accident at New Hampshire International Speedway. Further details will be provided when available.
THE FOLLOWING IS A STATEMENT FROM NASCAR PRESIDENT, BILL FRANCE, REGARDING KENNY IRWIN: “We are deeply saddened at today’s passing of Kenny Irwin. On behalf of all us at NASCAR and the entire NASCAR community, our deepest sympathies, all our thoughts and prayers are with Kenny’s family, friends and everyone at Team SABCO. Kenny was a fine competitor and will be missed very much by the entire NASCAR community.”
THE FOLLOWING IS A STATEMENT FROM BOB & GARY BAHRE, REGARDING KENNY IRWIN: “We extend our utmost sympathy to the family of Kenny Irwin during this time of grief. This is a time of great sadness for us and everyone in racing.”
THE FOLLOWING IS A STATEMENT FROM THE PETTY FAMILY: “The Petty family would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the Irwan family,” said Richard Petty. “Our thoughts and prayers are, and will continue to be, with the Irwin family and the employees of Team SABCO during this difficult time.”
THE FOLLOWING IS A STATEMENT FROM TEAM SABCO: “On behalf of everyone at Team SABCO, we want to express our sincere sympathy to Kenny Irwin’s mother, father, sisters and relatives. Kenny was a great teammate and wonderful friend, and we will miss him terribly. Because out hearts will be elsewhere this weekend, Team SABCO and Bell South have opted to withdraw the No. 42 Chevrolet from all racing activities at the New Hampshire International Speedway.”(NHIS PR)(7-7-2000)