Mechanicsburg native and race car driver Billy Kimmel, 27, was killed in an accident at the Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, PA on Sunday night [9-2]. Kimmel was flown via Life Lion to Harrisburg Hospital after the accident, where he was pronounced dead at 11:51pm/et, according to the hospital. The hospital said Kimmel was alive at the scene, but crews had to begin CPR while he was in flight. Kimmel was on lap 24 of the 25-lap 410 Sprint car feature when the accident occurred in turn three.(Sentinel Online), more info and a tribute at the Williams Grove Speedway site.(9-3-2007)
