{"id":167400,"date":"2019-09-16T17:39:21","date_gmt":"2019-09-16T14:39:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ww-vb.mine.nu\/w108\/nascar-champion-mike-stefanik-killed-in-plane-crash\/"},"modified":"2019-09-16T17:39:27","modified_gmt":"2019-09-16T14:39:27","slug":"nascar-champion-mike-stefanik-killed-in-plane-crash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hameed.nwar.uk\/sa\/nascar-champion-mike-stefanik-killed-in-plane-crash\/","title":{"rendered":"NASCAR champion Mike Stefanik killed in aircraft crash"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-reactid=\"10\">\n<p><iframe class=\"canvas-video-iframe Bdw(0) StretchedBox W(100%) H(100%)\" data-type=\"videoIframe\" src=\"https:\/\/vplayer.nbcsports.com\/p\/BxmELC\/nbcsports_embed\/select\/media\/KUpodU_p7DPq?autoPlay=true&amp;enableMute=false\" data-reactid=\"12\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p class=\"canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)--sm Mt(0.8em)--sm\" type=\"text\" content=\"&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;Nine-time NASCAR champion Mike Stefanik was killed in a plane crash Sunday, NASCAR confirmed. Stefanik was 61.&lt;\/span&gt;\" data-reactid=\"13\"><span class=\"s1\">9-time NASCAR champion Mike Stefanik was killed in a aircraft crash Sunday, NASCAR confirmed. Stefanik was 61.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)--sm Mt(0.8em)--sm\" type=\"text\" content=\"&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;Stefanik, a NASCAR Hall of Fame nominee, won seven modified titles and two K&amp;amp;N Pro Series East crowns. &lt;\/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;In 2003, he was named one of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour\u2019s 10 greatest drivers.&lt;\/span&gt;\" data-reactid=\"14\"><span class=\"s1\">Stefanik, a NASCAR Corridor of Fame nominee, received seven modified titles and two Ok&amp;N Professional Collection East crowns. <\/span><span class=\"s1\">In 2003, he was named one of many NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour\u2019s 10 biggest drivers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)--sm Mt(0.8em)--sm\" type=\"text\" content=\"NASCAR issued a statement on behalf of Chairman Jim France:\" data-reactid=\"15\">NASCAR issued a press release on behalf of Chairman Jim France:<\/p>\n<p class=\"canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)--sm Mt(0.8em)--sm\" type=\"text\" content=\"\u201cMike Stefanik was one of the most successful drivers in NASCAR history, but even more so, he was a true representative of our sport. His tough, competitive nature and excellence on the race track won him the respect and admiration of fans and competitors alike.\" data-reactid=\"16\">\u201cMike Stefanik was probably the most profitable drivers in NASCAR historical past, however much more so, he was a real consultant of our sport. His powerful, aggressive nature and excellence on the race monitor received him the respect and admiration of followers and opponents alike.<\/p>\n<p class=\"canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)--sm Mt(0.8em)--sm\" type=\"text\" content=\"\u201cHis career stretched more than 30 years, bridging the generations between Jerry Cook and Richie Evans to our current drivers. He recorded achievements in this sport that are likely untouchable, and his legacy as a champion will endure. We will keep his wife Julie and his family and friends in our prayers.\u201d\" data-reactid=\"17\">\u201cHis profession stretched greater than 30 years, bridging the generations between Jerry Cook dinner and Richie Evans to our present drivers. He recorded achievements on this sport which are probably untouchable, and his legacy as a champion will endure. We&#8217;ll maintain his spouse Julie and his household and associates in our prayers.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)--sm Mt(0.8em)--sm\" type=\"text\" content=\"&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/racedayct.com\/2019\/09\/nine-time-nascar-champion-modified-racing-legend-mike-stefanik-killed-in-plane-crash\/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noopener&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;RaceDayCT.com reported that according to multiple news reports, Stefanik crashed while piloting a single-engine, single-seat Aero Ultra-Light plane&lt;\/a&gt;. The crash took place took place in Sterling, Connecticut near the Rhode Island border.\" data-reactid=\"18\">RaceDayCT.com reported that in line with a number of information stories, Stefanik crashed whereas piloting a single-engine, single-seat Aero Extremely-Mild aircraft. The crash passed off passed off in Sterling, Connecticut close to the Rhode Island border.<\/p>\n<p class=\"canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)--sm Mt(0.8em)--sm\" type=\"text\" content=\"Stefanik is the winningest driver in Whelen Modified Tour history with 74 wins. His nine championships ties him with Richie Evans for most national touring championships in NASCAR history.\" data-reactid=\"19\">Stefanik is the winningest driver in Whelen Modified Tour historical past with 74 wins. His 9 championships ties him with Richie Evans for many nationwide touring championships in NASCAR historical past.<\/p>\n<p class=\"canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)--sm Mt(0.8em)--sm\" type=\"text\" content=\"&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;In 1997-98, Stefanik won back-to-back championships in the modified and K&amp;amp;N East Series. &lt;\/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;Stefanik was the rookie of the year in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series in 1999.&lt;\/span&gt;\" data-reactid=\"20\"><span class=\"s1\">In 1997-98, Stefanik received back-to-back championships within the modified and Ok&amp;N East Collection. <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Stefanik was the rookie of the 12 months within the NASCAR Tenting World Truck Collection in 1999.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)--sm Mt(0.8em)--sm\" type=\"text\" content=\"&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;Stefanik was first nominated for the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2015. &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/racedayct.com\/2014\/02\/mike-stefanik-humbled-by-nascar-hall-of-fame-nomination\/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noopener&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;He told RaceDayCt.com that the nomination&amp;nbsp; \u201chumbled\u201d him.&lt;\/a&gt; \u201cI\u2019m not in, but it\u2019s quite an honor,\u201d Stefanik told RaceDayCt.com. \u201cI never really thought much about it. I didn\u2019t get into racing to get into a Hall of Fame. But it\u2019s humbling for sure.\u201d&lt;\/span&gt;\" data-reactid=\"21\"><span class=\"s1\">Stefanik was first nominated for the NASCAR Corridor of Fame in 2015. He instructed RaceDayCt.com that the nomination\u00a0 \u201chumbled\u201d him. \u201cI\u2019m not in, but it surely\u2019s fairly an honor,\u201d Stefanik instructed RaceDayCt.com. \u201cI by no means actually thought a lot about it. I didn\u2019t get into racing to get right into a Corridor of Fame. Nevertheless it\u2019s humbling for certain.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)--sm Mt(0.8em)--sm\" type=\"text\" content=\"The Hall of Fame released a statement from its director, Winston Kelley:\" data-reactid=\"22\">The Corridor of Fame launched a press release from its director, Winston Kelley:<\/p>\n<p class=\"canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)--sm Mt(0.8em)--sm\" type=\"text\" content=\"\u201cFirst and foremost, on behalf of everyone at the NASCAR Hall of Fame, we offer our most sincere condolences to Julie, Nichole, Christie and the entire Stefanik family on the loss of Mike.\" data-reactid=\"23\">\u201cFirstly, on behalf of everybody on the NASCAR Corridor of Fame, we provide our most honest condolences to Julie, Nichole, Christie and the whole Stefanik household on the lack of Mike.<\/p>\n<p class=\"canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)--sm Mt(0.8em)--sm\" type=\"text\" content=\"We are all very saddened to learn of the passing of NASCAR Hall of Fame nominee and nine-time NASCAR Champion Mike Stefanik. His record-tying nine championships just tells part of the story of his incredible legacy. He was intensely competitive, dedicated and tenacious and equally humble, versatile and respected. His seven NASCAR Whelen modified championships are second only to NASCAR Hall of Famer Richie Evans. His tenacity and dedication are exemplified in the facts that his first and seventh championships came 17 years apart and his first and 74th wins came an incredible 27 years apart, the final win coming at age 55 at the very tough Bristol Motor Speedway. His versatility can be seen in winning back-to-back titles in both the Whelen Modified Tour and KN Pro Series East in 1997 and 1998 and winning the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series rookie of the year the following year, 1999. Despite his success and frequent dominance, perhaps what Mike will most be remembered for is his humility and the respect he had from his fellow competitors.\" data-reactid=\"24\">We&#8217;re all very saddened to study of the passing of NASCAR Corridor of Fame nominee and nine-time NASCAR Champion Mike Stefanik. His record-tying 9 championships simply tells a part of the story of his unbelievable legacy. He was intensely aggressive, devoted and tenacious and equally humble, versatile and revered. His seven NASCAR Whelen modified championships are second solely to NASCAR Corridor of Famer Richie Evans. His tenacity and dedication are exemplified within the information that his first and seventh championships got here 17 years aside and his first and 74th wins got here an unbelievable 27 years aside, the ultimate win coming at age 55 on the very powerful Bristol Motor Speedway. His versatility will be seen in profitable back-to-back titles in each the Whelen Modified Tour and KN Professional Collection East in 1997 and 1998 and profitable the NASCAR Gander Outdoor Truck Collection rookie of the 12 months the next 12 months, 1999. Regardless of his success and frequent dominance, maybe what Mike will most be remembered for is his humility and the respect he had from his fellow opponents.<\/p>\n<p class=\"canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)--sm Mt(0.8em)--sm\" type=\"text\" content=\"Mike\u2019s legacy and commitment to NASCAR will be forever remembered, celebrated and cherished here at the NASCAR Hall of Fame and in our hearts and minds.\u201d\" data-reactid=\"25\">Mike\u2019s legacy and dedication to NASCAR will probably be perpetually remembered, celebrated and cherished right here on the NASCAR Corridor of Fame and in our hearts and minds.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)--sm Mt(0.8em)--sm\" type=\"text\" content=\"New Hampshire Motor Speedway released a statement from David McGrath, the track\u2019s executive vice president and general manager.\" data-reactid=\"26\">New Hampshire Motor Speedway launched a press release from David McGrath, the monitor\u2019s govt vp and normal supervisor.<\/p>\n<p class=\"canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)--sm Mt(0.8em)--sm\" type=\"text\" content=\"\u201cYesterday, the short track community lost one of the greatest modified drivers in history. Mike Stefanik was a true champion on and off the racetrack making a long-lasting mark on short track racing, specifically in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour. With 10 career victories, Mike is one of New Hampshire Motor Speedway\u2019s top winning drivers. I know that I can speak for everyone here, as well as our entire Speedway Motorsports, Inc. family, when I say that Mike will be truly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and the entire NASCAR community during this very difficult time.\u201d\" data-reactid=\"27\">\u201cYesterday, the quick monitor group misplaced one of many biggest modified drivers in historical past. Mike Stefanik was a real champion on and off the racetrack making a long-lasting mark on quick monitor racing, particularly within the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour. With 10 profession victories, Mike is considered one of New Hampshire Motor Speedway\u2019s high profitable drivers. I do know that I can converse for everybody right here, in addition to our complete Speedway Motorsports, Inc. household, after I say that Mike will probably be actually missed. Our ideas and prayers are along with his household, associates and the whole NASCAR group throughout this very tough time.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[ad_2]<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nascar-champion-mike-stefanik-killed-003428550.html?src=rss\">Supply hyperlink <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] 9-time NASCAR champion Mike Stefanik was killed in a aircraft crash Sunday, NASCAR confirmed. Stefanik was 61. Stefanik, a NASCAR Corridor of Fame nominee, received seven modified titles and two Ok&amp;N Professional Collection East crowns. In 2003, he was named one of many NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour\u2019s 10 biggest drivers. NASCAR issued a press &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":167405,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-167400","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tie-world"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hameed.nwar.uk\/sa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/167400","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hameed.nwar.uk\/sa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hameed.nwar.uk\/sa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hameed.nwar.uk\/sa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hameed.nwar.uk\/sa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=167400"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/hameed.nwar.uk\/sa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/167400\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hameed.nwar.uk\/sa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/167405"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hameed.nwar.uk\/sa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=167400"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hameed.nwar.uk\/sa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=167400"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hameed.nwar.uk\/sa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=167400"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}