Mike Stefanik Dies in Plane Crash (drivers, truck, nascar, 2003)

[AZLiam]

Sad news:

Nine-time NASCAR champion Mike Stefanik was killed in a plane crash Sunday, NASCAR confirmed. Stefanik was 61.

Stefanik, a NASCAR Hall of Fame nominee, won seven modified titles and two K&N Pro Series East crowns. In 2003, he was named one of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour’s 10 greatest drivers.

NASCAR issued a statement on behalf of Chairman Jim France:

“Mike 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.

“His 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.”

More...

https://sports.yahoo.com/nascar-cham...003428550.html

[USNRET04]

Mike had 74 victories in the Whelen Modified Tour and 12 victories in Busch.

[Labonte18]

Yeah, I don't really remember much about the guy.. I never got into the modifieds, and I recall hearing his name from when he raced in the Truck Series.. But that's about it.


Based on what I'm reading, he was a legend.