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World of Outlaws Official Billy Hurt Killed in Infield Collision at Kennedale Speedway

Authorities have opened an investigation following the death of veteran safety official Billy Hurt.

Overview

  • Two all-terrain vehicles operated by track officials collided while responding to a rollover by driver Marcus Thomas before the Last Chance Qualifier.
  • Both officials were ejected in the crash; Hurt died at the scene and Jerry Myers was seriously injured.
  • World of Outlaws said Myers is stable and recovering after being hospitalized.
  • The remainder of Saturday night’s event at Kennedale Speedway Park was postponed following the incident.
  • Kennedale Police and the Tarrant County Medical Examiner are investigating as the racing and fire service communities pay tribute to Hurt, a retired firefighter and extrication expert with more than two decades in sprint-car safety.