The NASCAR community was saddened when word came out that NASCAR driver, Jason Leffler had passed away due to injuries he sustained during a Sprint car race on Wednesday evening at Bridgeport Speedway in New Jersey.
Below are some of the reactions on Twitter from NASCAR drivers when they heard the sad news of Leffler’s passing.
Deeply saddened by the passing of @jasonleffler tonight. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. #LEFturn
— Kyle Busch (@KyleBusch) June 13, 2013
So so sad to hear that Jason Leffler has passed. Good friend, once a teammate, always will be remembered. #LEFturn thinking of Charlie… — James Buescher (@JamesBuescher) June 13, 2013
Such sad news tonight. Leffler was a great person and even better dad. I am glad I got to know him. Rest in peace #LEFturn — Kyle Larson (@KyleLarsonRacin) June 13, 2013
Just got out of my Dirt Car after the A-Main to learn about @jasonleffler, I raced ALOT and talked ALOT to Jason, I AM SAD. — Kenny Wallace (@Kenny_Wallace) June 13, 2013
Extremely sad to hear about @jasonleffler. spent a lot of time racing with him. Gone way too soon. Prayers to his entire family. — Joey Logano (@joeylogano) June 13, 2013
I’m completely devastated to hear a bout Jason Leffler. It doesn’t seem real. Pray for his family tonight — Trevor Bayne (@Tbayne21) June 13, 2013
So sad to hear about @jasonleffler. Was a wheel man and a fun fun person to be around. #LEFturn — Clint Bowyer (@ClintBowyer) June 13, 2013
Sport ain’t easy, we hop in our race cars each time, jeopardizing the chances of hopping back out. #godspeed JL
— Darrell Wallace Jr (@BubbaWallace) June 13, 2013
Tough to hear about the loss of @jasonleffler.. It’s so easy to forget how blessed we are everyday we wake up. #LEFturn
— Frank Kimmel (@frankkimmel) June 13, 2013
Heartbroken over the passing of Jason Leffler. I’m proud to have won two races with him in NW and Trucks. One of the good guys. #LEFturn — Mike Calinoff(@MikeCalinoff) June 13, 2013
Another racer gone too soon. So sad, Our thoughts are with his family and friends. — Martin Truex Jr. (@MartinTruexJr56) June 13, 2013
Lost a good guy tonight in Jason Leffler. Prayers with your family!. — Bobby Labonte (@Bobby_Labonte) June 13, 2013
Every driver knows the risk when they strap in, but it still never seems fair when the worst happens.. #rip #LEFturn — Ryan Truex (@Ryan_Truex) June 13, 2013
Really don’t know what to say right now. Jason was such an inspiration to me as a kid. Going to miss him a ton. Praying for his family and — Alex Bowman (@AlexBRacing) June 13, 2013
Sitting here in disbelief.. All I can think about is Charlie.. Prayers to the Lefler family… — Elliott Sadler (@Elliott_Sadler) June 13, 2013
My heart goes out to @jasonleffler family. He was a great guy. So friendly and a hell of a racecar driver. So saddened by this. #Restinpeace
— AJ Allmendinger (@AJDinger) June 13, 2013
Leffler was 37, and left behind a 5-year old son.
