Huge Loss. RIP Buddy: Dale Earnhardt Jr Expresses Sadness as Another ShockingNews Jolts NASCA
The start of 2023 does not look good for motor-racing fans. After the heartbreaking news of American off-road racer Robert Pierce’s demise, another tragic news has left motor-racing fans with heavy hearts.
Recently, Rodney Childers shared the news about the passing away of Rick Townsend on his official Twitter account. Saddened by the demise of Townsend, motorsports enthusiasts and Dale Earnhardt Jr expressed their remorse.
Really hate to hear about the passing of Rick Townsend. If you were a racer growing up around here you always knew about Townsend Race Cars. And you also knew what kind of person he was.. He would help absolutely anyone. ❤️🙏🏼
— Rodney Childers (@RodneyChilders4) January 3, 2023
Awe hate to read this. He was such a good man. My late models were his. ❤️
— Kelley Earnhardt (@EarnhardtKelley) January 3, 2023
One of the best I’ve ever known. Huge loss. RIP buddy!
— Richard Boswell (@rboswell84) January 4, 2023
Man the start to 2023 has really sucked in the Motorsports community ..Keep praying 🙏
— Mark Rette (@mark_rette) January 4, 2023
Fans and Dale Earnhardt Jr expressed their sorrow
Furthermore, a few other Twitter users reminisced about their time spent with Rick Townsend. Starting off with his business by renovating vehicles, Townsend soon became an off-road legend amongst the motorsport community. Sharing some personal anecdotes, Twitter users talked about the various aspects of Townsend’s life and exceptional personality.
Rick was a damn good guy to deal with, and he’d take you out to lunch in a heartbeat if you were at the shop to buy a car or pick one up.
— Jason Rudd (@rudd_jason) January 4, 2023
Still have my stopwatch that he gave me to use on the spotters stand when he came out of retirement and worked with Frank Deiny at Motor Mile Speedway. We had a crew of three. Myself, Rick and my brother.
— Kevin Conner (@KevinVTLA) January 4, 2023
Everyone that ran L/M in the 90s owes Rick a Thank You. I was happy to call him a friend and a competitor. God Speed bud.
— C. Bird (@CBird73936300) January 3, 2023
Apart from Childers, Dale Earnhardt Jr too expressed his sorrow over the news. Saddened by the passing away of the off-road legend, Earnhardt Jr posted a simple yet heartwarming reply to Childer’s post. Having driven Townsend cars during his time on the tracks, Earnhardt Jr has always appreciated Townsend’s work, especially the Rick Townsend chassis he drove at Myrtle beach.
Dale Earnhardt Jr Reveals the Heart-Crushing Life Event that Became “the Best Thing Ever” in his Life
Apart from the heartbreaking news of Rick Townsend and Robert Pierce’s death, the motorsport community witnessed the tragic loss of American professional rally driver Ken Block.
Ken Block loses his life in a snowmobile accident
Famous for his ‘Gymkhana’ video series on YouTube, American Rally racer and YouTuber Ken Block lost his life in a snowmobile accident. According to the information shared by BBC, Block’s snowmobile landed on top of him while he was trying to drive through a steep slope in Wasatch County, Utah.
As per the statements of the local sheriff’s office, Block was alone when the incident occurred and was declared dead on the spot. Block’s clothing company Hoonigan Industries confirmed the news of Ken Block’s death on Instagram. They wrote “Ken was a visionary, a pioneer, and an icon. And most importantly, a father and husband. He will be incredibly missed.”
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Apart from his YouTube channel, driving career, and clothing company Hoonigan Industries, Block was the co-founder of a skate-wear company, DC Shoes. A number of fellow race car drivers and members of the American Rally Association paid tribute to Block on various social media platforms.
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