Longtime NASCAR driver and owner Tony Stewart is mourning the loss of a longtime track manager on Wednesday.
Jerry Gappens, the general manager at Eldora Speedway and the former GM at New Hampshire, has died at 63 years old.
Stewart, who owns the Eldora Speedway, is deeply saddened by his passing.
“Jerry came to Eldora with a wealth of experience and an equal amount of humility, No job was too big or too small,” he said.
NASCAR fans are paying tribute to Gappens on social media.
“May he rest in peace,” one fan wrote.
“Sad News,” one fan added.
“Sad to hear. My condolences,” another fan wrote.
Eldora Speedway released a statement on his passing on Wednesday afternoon“Jerry came to Eldora with a wealth of experience and an equal amount of hu
humility,” said Tony Stewart, owner, Eldora Speedway. “No job was too big or too small. His attention to detail was impressive, and he made sure the fan experience at Eldora was exceptional, always finding ways to make improvements with each and every event he oversaw.
“With Jerry at the helm, Eldora Speedway was in great hands, and I’m confident track founders Earl and Berneice Baltes would agree.”
“The Eldora community prays for Jerry’s wife, Cheryl, their children Denny, Wes, Allison and Brad, and their family. Jerry’s presence was immeasurable, and he is sorely missed by all of us.”
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