Midget82
#1
5/30/09 10:57 AM
From USACracing.com...
McDANIEL, 34, SUCCUMBS TO INJURIES
Chad McDaniel, 34, of Concordia, Kansas, succumbed to injuries suffered while racing during Friday night’s midget race in Knoxville, Iowa. McDaniel was transported to Knoxville Hospital, then airlifted to Mercy Hospitalin Des Moines suffering from head and neck injuries. McDaniel is survived by his wife Trish and children Trevor and Taylor.
Chad was leading the SMRS Great Plains Midget Series standings at the time of the accident and had scored five top-10 finishes in six races so far this season.
“On behalf on the entire USAC Racing community, we are deeply saddened and carry heavy hearts today with the passing of Chad McDaniel” stated Kevin Miller, CEO of USAC Racing. “Our sport has lost a passionate racer today, and our sincere and heartfelt condolences go out to his family during these most difficult times.”
“He was not only a friend, but a gentleman who loved his family and his sport,” said John Stewart, President/CEO of USAC/SMRS Racing. “He will be deeply missed by all of us.”
A full investigation to determine the cause of the injuries is underway by USAC. Also, USAC Racing has established a support fund for the family and is asking the racing community for their support. Donations can be made online at usacracing.com/store. or mailed to USAC.
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... My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire McDaniel family. RIP Chad.
Hughes Racing
#2
5/30/09 11:14 AM
We are sadden to hear this horrible news! RIP Chad!
The Hughes Family
Sprint Car #76
midgy (Offline)
#3
5/30/09 11:21 AM
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. RIP Chad.
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Racer12 (Offline)
#4
5/30/09 12:17 PM
May god be with all his friends and family. RIP
Bob Shutt
Dirtfan (Offline)
#6
5/30/09 12:53 PM
Originally Posted by darland36:
The Darland Family is saddened to hear the news of Chad McDaniel! RIP Chad! Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire McDaniel Family!
So sad, prayers go out to the entire family.
Dan Hetser
"Today is a Gift, Tomorrow is not Promised"
Mud Packer (Offline)
#7
5/30/09 1:14 PM
Sad news indeed.
Thoughts and prayers for the entire McDaniel family and their racing crew.
Mike
Be nice to people on the way up. You might need them on the way down. Jimmy Durante
Tony Stewart Racing (Offline)
#8
5/30/09 1:25 PM
Our thoughts and prayers are with the McDaniel family -- RIP, Chad.
Tony Stewart Racing
USAC & WoO Sprint Series Teams
STIDA.com (Offline)
#9
5/30/09 1:39 PM
Sad Day In Motorsports.. Thoughts and Prayers to the entire family...
STIDA
Shawn (Offline)
#10
5/30/09 1:42 PM
Very sad news, for sure. It's so hard when the sport that we all love so much, has something like that happen. Thoughts and prayers to the McDaniel Family and Crew...
R.I.P., Chad!
