The man who helped continue Earl Baltes’ and Tony Stewart’s vision for the Eldora track is no more. In 2024, Tony Stewart, the owner of Eldora Speedway, announced veteran motorsports executive Jerry Gappens Jr. as the new GM of the track. Gappens described it as a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity”. Two years and a Promoter of the Year award later, Stewart penned a heartfelt note as Gappens passed away on Tuesday at the age of 63.
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