NHRA driver dies in ATL crash.

[Hoosier]

NHRA Top Sportsman driver Randy Alexander died from injuries suffered in a crash during Saturday's events at the NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway on Saturday.

Alexander was competing in the opening round of eliminations against Bob Mandell III when he lost control of his car moments after crossing the finish line and veered into the opposite lane, where his Chevrolet Corvette was struck by Mandell's car at nearly full speed.

Mandell was able to climb from his car under his own power, but Alexander need to be extricated by the NHRA Safety Safari. He was transported by ambulance to a local hospital where he passed away from his injuries.

[Chris Thomason]

One of those crashes that turns your stomach. Bad deal. Hope his folks find peace sooner than later.

[Mindwalker]

Never want to hear this...

Godspeed on his next journey and the heeling his loved ones.

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

You went out a shining star!
Thoughts and prayers to family
RIP Randy

[No_Weak_Links]

Prayers for his family.

[Cardirt0]

So sorry to the Family. Seen 2 funny car drivers die back in the 80s in Bad crashes. It was a long time be for i could get them out oh my mine. one was a Bad fire and they could not get him out of the car.

[TheJet-09]

Thoughts and prayers to his family, friends, fans and team.

[fastford]

I was in atlanta back in 87 when Bob Glidden crashed his T-Bird , thought he was gone , so sorry to hear about this , may you rest in peace mr. Alexander.........