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Ten NASCAR Drivers Who Had Their Careers Cut Short

By Brian Thornsburg

Feb 17, 2016; Daytona Beach, FL, USA; Team spotters watch the action during practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 17, 2016; Daytona Beach, FL, USA; Team spotters watch the action during practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sports, NASCAR included, are often filled with moments that induce raw emotion from fans. While this is one reason that we all love sports, it’s also one reason that at times makes loving sports difficult

Sometimes that raw emotion comes at a time of loss and sometimes in the world of sports careers are cut short much sooner than they should be. NASCAR is no different in this regard.

Too soon. Those are the two words that come to mind when thinking about the ten racing legends that comprise this list. Not only were these drivers gifted athletes capable of achieving the impossible while also captivating NASCAR fans everywhere, they were also drivers who had a lot more to offer the sport before their untimely and most of the time tragic departures.

These drivers changed NASCAR and in the end their careers will always be known for ending far too soon.

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