Veteran Ohio sprint car racer Justin Owen passed away on Saturday as a result of injuries he received in a huge collision at Lawrenceburg Speedway in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, during the USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship race.

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Here’s all you need to know about Justin Owen:

Justin Owen cause of death:

Owen died on April 9, 2023, following injuries sustained in a crash during USAC’s AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship event at Lawrenceburg Speedway in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.

The racer from Harrison, Ohio, drifted high into Turn 3 during his qualifying run for the competition, lost control, and slammed into the wall. After many flips, his car eventually soared airborne and came to rest in the center of the circuit. When the incident happened just before 6:30 p.m., USAC quickly red-flagged the race, and 30 minutes later, the series declared the event to be cancelled. Soon after midnight, they made the announcement of Owen’s passing.

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Justin Owen net worth:

Owen’s exact net worth is not known. The typical annual income for a car racer, according to ZipRecruiter, is between $16K and $87K. However, the compensation is based on the auto racer’s expertise and experience.

Justin Owen age:

Owens died on April 9, 2023, at the age of 26, from injuries received in a horrific incident during USAC’s AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship event at Lawrenceburg Speedway.

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Justin Owen career:

One of Owen’s greatest on-track triumphs came at the Dick Gaines Memorial at the close of the previous season, when Lawrenceburg won the championship. He achieved three victories in 2019: at the Lernerville Speedway in Pennsylvania, the Paragon Speedway in Indiana, and the Night of Champions competition in Lawrenceburg. Additionally, he gained a victory in 2016 at Lernerville with BOSS. In 2019 and 2021, Owen has already had two feature starts with USAC, both at Lawrenceburg.

Justin Owen family: 

Marita Marqua Cable and Mike Owen are Owen’s parents. The late auto racer was raised in Harrison, Ohio, alongside his brother.