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Dale Jr. honors ‘good friend to NASCAR’ Dr. Jerry Petty after passing
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Dale Jr. honors ‘good friend to NASCAR’ Dr. Jerry Petty after passing

Motorsports April 23, 2025
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Dr. Jerry Petty, an esteemed neurosurgeon who handled NASCAR drivers throughout 5 many years, has handed away on the age of 90. Amongst his many achievements, Petty was a founding member of the Carolina NeuroSurgery and Backbone Associates (CNSA).

In response to his passing, the CNSA posted: “It’s with heavy hearts that we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Jerry Petty — a founding associate of CNSA, a nationwide chief in neurosurgery, and a beloved mentor and good friend. We’re honored to face on the inspiration he constructed. Thanks, Dr. Petty. Your life’s work continues to information and encourage us all.”

NASCAR additionally paid tribute to Dr. Petty, extending their condolences and praising his contributions to the protection of their drivers. “For greater than 5 many years, Dr. Jerry Petty was a relentless and caring determine throughout the NASCAR storage, lending his immense medical data and abilities to deal with rivals each single week,” learn an announcement from the sanctioning physique. “His private contact made him a trusted determine, one who devoted his life to caring for others. NASCAR extends its deepest condolences to the household and pals of Dr. Petty.”

Dale Jr. honors “good friend to the NASCAR trade”

Amongst those that took a second to recollect him on Tuesday was NASCAR Corridor of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr.

“Dr. Petty helped so many sufferers in his profession, however I’ll keep in mind him for being a good friend to the NASCAR trade and serving to so many drivers by way of all types of accidents, posted Earnhardt. “Above all that, he was a form wonderful individual. All the time cracking a joke and holding spirits excessive. He left a really constructive impression on this world and might be missed.”

Dale Jr. has been very public about his personal struggles with head accidents over the course of his profession with a sequence of concussions finally forcing him to step away from full-time racing. 

Mike Pleasure remembers Dr. Petty

He was not alone in paying tribute to the medical skilled. Mike Pleasure, the lead commentator for NASCAR on FOX, mentioned of the Dr. Petty’s passing: “Jerry was a confidante, automobile collector and first-class neurosurgeon. He constructed an enormous follow and created a local weather of belief with NASCAR, the Panthers and the NFL. I am going to at all times be glad about his friendship, recommendation and his look after our son after a few racing incidents. RIP.”

Former NASCAR drivers Todd Bodine and Matt Tifft additionally took to social media to honor him.

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