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Beard Motorsports Declares Tragic Demise Of Longtime NASCAR Spotter

The motorsport community is dealing with a huge loss for the sport as Beard Motorsports announces the tragic death of Ron Lewis Jr., their longtime team spotter, at the age of 53. A well-respected figure in NASCAR, Lewis played a crucial role in the No. 62 team, most recently providing his expertise to Parker Retzlaff

Beard Motorsports Declares Tragic Demise Of Longtime NASCAR Spotter

The motorsport group is coping with an enormous loss for the game as Beard Motorsports proclaims the tragic dying of Ron Lewis Jr., their longtime staff spotter, on the age of 53.

A well-respected determine in NASCAR, Lewis performed a vital position within the No. 62 staff, most just lately offering his experience to Parker Retzlaff at one among NASCAR’s most prestigious tracks, Daytona. His passing marks the top of an eight-year tenure with Beard Motorsports.

Lewis Jr.’s profession with Beard Motorsports started in 2017, the identical 12 months the staff made its debut within the NASCAR Cup Collection. His tenure with them noticed him guiding drivers by intense races.

Lewis’s experience prolonged past simply recognizing for Beard Motorsports. His complete expertise consists of working with a number of notable drivers reminiscent of Justin Allgaier, Noah Gragson, Austin Hill, Anthony Alfredo, Brendan Gaughan, and Parker Retzlaff. His capacity to speak successfully and supply important steerage throughout races made vital contributions to the performances and successes of those athletes.

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Austin Cindric, driver of the #2 Low cost Tire Ford, leads the sphere in the course of the NASCAR Cup Collection YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 06, 2024 in Talladega, Alabama. Beard Motorsports proclaims the passing of…

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Beard Motorsports, the part-time NASCAR Cup Collection staff, has publicly mourned the lack of Lewis in a heartfelt assertion, stating:

“The Beard household and Beard Motorsports staff are heartbroken over the passing of Ron Lewis. Ron has been with us since 2017. We have now so many fantastic reminiscences over the past eight years and we ship our honest condolences to his household. Relaxation straightforward, Ron.”

The Beard household and Beard Motorsports staff are heartbroken 😔 over the passing of Ron Lewis. Ron has been with us since 2017. We have now so many fantastic reminiscences over the past eight years and we ship our honest condolences to his household. Relaxation straightforward, Ron. pic.twitter.com/FG0Uhm6J0s

— Beard Motorsports (@BeardOil62) October 10, 2024

Lewis’s final race as a spotter was nothing in need of memorable. On the Daytona Worldwide Speedway, Parker Retzlaff got here near clinching a victory in one of many season’s most fun races. His option to have Retzlaff assist Harrison Burton on the ultimate lap could not have led to a win for his or her staff however demonstrated the daring, calculated methods Lewis was recognized for.

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The staff didn’t reveal the trigger for Lewis’s passing right now.

Our ideas are with Lewis’s household and pals throughout this troublesome time.

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  6. Ryan Blaney – 3073 factors
  7. Tyler Reddick – 3062 factors
  8. Chase Elliott – 3061 factors
  9. Joey Logano – 3048 factors
  10. Daniel Suárez – 3041 factors
  11. Austin Cindric – 3032 factors
  12. Chase Briscoe – 3029 factors
  13. Ty Gibbs – 2144 factors
  14. Martin Truex Jr – 2130 factors
  15. Brad Keselowski – 2104 factors
  16. Harrison Burton – 2048 factors
  17. Ross Chastain – 812 factors
  18. Chris Buescher – 810 factors
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