Tim Steele, a three-time ARCA Menards Series champion, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024.
His daughter posted on her Facebook account, “This morning, my dad peacefully took the checkered flag here on earth 🏁 His life was an exhilarating ride, always at full throttle, driven by a passion for racing and a wild spirit. While many knew him for his accomplishments on the racetrack, his role as a dad and grandpa was by far the greatest victory! God Speed Dad, I love you!! ❤️”
Steele won the 1993, 1996 and 1997 ARCA titles. He accrued 41 wins, 86 top fives, 101 top 10s and led 5,453 laps in his 147-race ARCA career.
— Frontstretch —
Condolences to the family, friends and fans of three-time ARCA Menards Series champion Tim Steele, who has died at the age of 55. Over the course of his ARCA career, he won 41 times, third all-time, and collected 31 poles. Tim will be missed by all in the ARCA community. pic.twitter.com/h7phQIXldO
— ARCA Menards Series (@ARCA_Racing) January 7, 2024
Steele made 5 Cup starts, 10 Xfinity starts, and 13 Truck starts in the 1990s.