Dirt Late Model racer Shane Unger died Saturday night after a multi-car wreck at Eldora Speedway in Ohio.
Hard to deal with the news of Shane Unger passing away tonight from a wreck @EldoraSpeedway . Prayers to his family pic.twitter.com/AaBabckZ1M
— J&T Photos (@JandTPhotos) September 11, 2016
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The track said in a release that Unger, 35, was involved in the accident during a late restart in the second heat race at the World 100. It also stated that emergency crews worked quickly to help Unger into an ambulance to transport him to the hospital.
Eldora Speedway is owned by three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Tony Stewart, who was racing at Richmond International Raceway on Saturday night.
The statement said the Unger family has conveyed their appreciation for the prayers and support expressed by the racing community.