After news broke out about Speedway Motorsports Founder and Chairman Bruton Smith passing away at age 95, thoughts and condolences began pouring in for his family and friends.
Here are some of those social media posts from various people and entities in the motorsports community.
A statement from NASCAR Chairman and CEO Jim France on the passing of Bruton Smith. pic.twitter.com/k4MvJPoH89
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) June 22, 2022
Bruton’s contribution to stock car racing is hard to measure. His ambitious vision created growth and opportunities that I am forever thankful for. My heart is with the Smith family. https://t.co/GUSu7kxLQS
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) June 22, 2022
When they said it couldn’t be done, Bruton did it. Me and @SamanthaBusch offer our condolences to the Smiths. https://t.co/2hq9WQIkBc
— Kyle Busch (@KyleBusch) June 23, 2022
A trailblazer in countless ways.
We pay tribute to Bruton Smith’s life and legacy. pic.twitter.com/ldwu87mplI
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) June 22, 2022
A statement from SRX CEO Don Hawk on the passing of Bruton Smith.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Smith family. pic.twitter.com/fEQkPX28Fr
— Superstar Racing Experience (@SRXracing) June 23, 2022
Bruton Smith was a pioneer who helped make motorsports mainstream and allowed guys like me to make a living doing what we love. He helped grow not just NASCAR, but all kinds of racing. He had his hands in all of it, and even though he’s gone, his fingerprints remain. https://t.co/wsbrQMo7UM
— Tony Stewart (@TonyStewart) June 22, 2022
Very saddened by the death of a pioneer in our industry – Bruton Smith. Our condolences to his family, as we all share a great loss.
— Ryan Blaney (@Blaney) June 23, 2022
I’m heart broken this afternoon my good friend Bruton Smith passed away, he helped me in so many ways, he was an icon in the sport he loved, RIP my dear friend!
— Darrell Waltrip (@AllWaltrip) June 22, 2022
When I think about Bruton Smith I can’t help but think about the song, “I Did It My Way” boy did he ever !
— Darrell Waltrip (@AllWaltrip) June 23, 2022
So sad to hear about the passing of Bruton Smith. He played a huge part in shaping this sport and the fan experience. No one did it like Bruton. Sending my condolences to the Smith family. https://t.co/SXU9ujcbBv
— Steve Letarte (@SteveLetarte) June 23, 2022
Really sorry to hear of the passing of the great Bruton Smith. In my opinion, Bruton forced all the race tracks to…
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