NASCAR Community Including Brad Keselowski & Kyle Petty React as Tragedy Strikes the David Gilliland Racing ARCA Team

Earlier, the David Gilliland Racing ARCA Menards team faced a tragedy, while the team was on its way to Phoenix for the next race of the season. According to reports, DGR truck hauler Steven Stotts was killed in a collision with an SUV. As for the SUV itself, it rolled over on its side and the trailer it was pulling, vaulted over the concrete divider into oncoming traffic.

Sad news from Texas Highway Patrol. DGR hauler driver Steven Stotts was pronounced dead at the scene. Passengers John Zaverl and Michael Mizzelle are in stable condition. Driver of the other vehicle involved is in stable condition. They were taking ARCA car to Phoenix. pic.twitter.com/0fRn9xmtGD

— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) March 8, 2022

Condolences to Steven Stotts’ family, friends and everyone at David Gilliland Racing. pic.twitter.com/feZ122I8Kz

— FOX: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) March 9, 2022

Very sad news. Praying for everyone involved and their families.

— Michael McDowell (@Mc_Driver) March 8, 2022

Awful

— Brad Keselowski (@keselowski) March 8, 2022

This is awful news. My deepest condolences to his family & friends.

— Christopher Bell (@CBellRacing) March 8, 2022

In light of the news, many tributes poured in from the NASCAR community. Among the many well-wishers were drivers like Michael McDowell and Brad Keselowski. Obviously, it is never easy when someone in the community has their life tragically cut short. It does not just include drivers who lose their lives on the track, but anybody in the NASCAR arena.

What next for the David Gilliland Racing team in the ARCA Series?

Obviously, the team is in a state of mourning for their fallen comrade. However, he was not the only victim, as the hauler had two other passengers, and the SUV had one passenger. According to reports, SUV driver Young Mo Kang and hauler passengers John P. Zaverl and Michael Mizzelle were rushed to hospital. Fortunately, all three are supposed to be in stable condition, but it does not stop  the DGR team from worrying.

condolences to the DGR team, those involved and their friends & families

— Live Fast Motorsports (@teamlivefast) March 8, 2022

Our thoughts and prayers are with our friends at DGR and everyone involved.

— Young’s Motorsports (@youngsmtrsports) March 8, 2022

I’m so sorry to hear this

— Julia Landauer (@julialandauer) March 8, 2022

Thinking of and praying for the DGR team and families. Absolutely gutted to learn of this accident. – TSR

— Tony Stewart Racing (@TonyStewart_Rcg) March 8, 2022

Just a nightmare to think about. Prayers for everyone involved.

— Tommy Joe Martins (@TommyJoeMartins) March 8, 2022

A team statement expressed deep sorrow and sympathy for Stott’s family. All in all, many in the NASCAR community considered this a nightmare situation. Admittedly, not many know what this will mean for David Gilliland Racing and its immediate future. To be exact, no one knows whether they will continue on to Phoenix or pull out of the race, out of respect for Stotts.

This is awful to see. Praying for all involved. https://t.co/rd5qQFzZoJ

— Jeremy Clements (@JClements51) March 8, 2022

Our thoughts and prayers are with the @dgr_racing family.

— Sam Hunt Racing (@Team_SHR26) March 8, 2022

Horrible , thoughts and prayers with the families & team

— Parker Kligerman (@pkligerman) March 8, 2022

Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone over @dgr_racing

— Reaume Brothers Racing (@RBR_Teams) March 8, 2022

Incredibly sad day for our NASCAR family. Thoughts are with Mr. Stotts family and friends. As well as the injured passengers, and all the people @dgr_racing. https://t.co/vFYn5z1DEI

— Freddie Kraft (@FreddieKraft) March 8, 2022

Horrible news.. Our thoughts and prayers are with Steven’s family and everyone at DGR.. https://t.co/egyiKuwmn1

— Rodney Childers (@RodneyChilders4) March 8, 2022

According to the Texas Highway Patrol, the 54-year-old Stotts died on the scene itself. Meanwhile, the other three victims are in hospital itself, but updates are far too few and far in-between.

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