We Have Lost A True Racer

[CIRF]

My heart is so heavy this morning that I don't really feel like doing anything.

With the passing of Bryan Clauson we've lost not only a great and versatile driver but a powerful advocate of the sport we all love. Bryan was getting into the promotional aspect of racing. His name, and the star power and credibility it contained, was just beginning to make it's mark beyond the drivers seat.

I am so sad this morning, as I'm sure many of you are, as well. A painful void is now where a truly great young racer once was.

Jason Leffler a few years ago and now Bryan. These things are not supposed to happen. He was so good that is seems almost impossible for Bryan to be in a position for this to happen. If there is anything that makes sense about this it is that Bryan was leading the A-main at the time of the crash. He went out while in a position that he, and us as fans, were very familiar with.

Our sincerest condolences go to Tim & Diana Clauson and to Lauren Stewart, Bryan's long time girl friend and companion.

God Speed and rest in peace Bryan, you were one of the very best.

[jeffreymo]

Horrible news.

[buster83]

this is a tough day to swallow this down i have seen BC at many tracks in indiana racing midget usac and wing sprints he may not have won every race but he always gave 110%.RIP Bryan Clauson.

[GP27]

Absolutely stunned by this news. I had the pleasure of working with BC when I worked at Stantons and he was always top notch in my book. RIP BC !!

[CIRF]

Dirt track racing and the world as a whole has been lessened a bit by this tragedy. Racing and the world will go on but both are diminished somewhat.

[CIRF]

For those who are located in the area and are so inclined to join.
There will be a prayer and remembrance gathering at Lawrenceburg Speedway tonight. Monday Aug 8th at 7:00 PM. In the main grandstand. This is a wonderful and fitting gesture by the folks who run "The Burg".

[TS FAN]

Sad day for racing.

[Cardirt0]

SO sad and so Sorry for his Friends and Family ..a Life lost so tragedy Lost just dont seam right...In the Flash of a Eye He is gone and we all Cry....He won in life, so lets remember him for the Good in his Death....A Mom should not see a son Die, but some times it happens.. Someone close to them please let them know the WORLD Crys with them.. It may not help them now but in time they will know that he was Loved and will be missed ...I was watching TV this morning and I just sat and cry-ed when they said he had pasted a way... After seeing the carsh on Vid I know it was not Good..So Bryan may you be at Peace with God and some day I hope too see you agen when I come your way,,,,
Grieving ..............................Gary

[dirtdobber45]

RIP Bryan thoughts and prayers for his family

[CIRF]

SO sad and so Sorry for his Friends and Family ..a Life lost so tragedy Lost just dont seam right...In the Flash of a Eye He is gone and we all Cry....He won in life, so lets remember him for the Good in his Death....A Mom should not see a son Die, but some times it happens.. Someone close to them please let them know the WORLD Crys with them.. It may not help them now but in time they will know that he was Loved and will be missed ...I was watching TV this morning and I just sat and cry-ed when they said he had pasted a way... After seeing the carsh on Vid I know it was not Good..So Bryan may you be at Peace with God and some day I hope too see you agen when I come your way,,,,
Grieving ..............................Gary

Well said Gary.

[CIRF]

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[Krooser]

Who could ever forget that smile. Rest in peace.

[Cardirt0]

For the People that are saying its time to stop Sprints and cars like them cause there not safe (From what I have seen in the News)... I say If i could die in a race car instead of in my sleep from what I am sick of ..GIVE Me a race car...He could have Died from a cab running him over and he still be dead... He die doing what he Love.. Thats all that matters.He LOVED it .... So sad hes gone ...Racing Must go on or He be MAD........

[rickybrown1952]

Very sad day in racing great guy great racer Clausen family you are in our thoughts and prayers RIP Bryan

[CIRF]

For the People that are saying its time to stop Sprints and cars like them cause there not safe (From what I have seen in the News)... I say If i could die in a race car instead of in my sleep from what I am sick of ..GIVE Me a race car...He could have Died from a cab running him over and he still be dead... He die doing what he Love.. Thats all that matters.He LOVED it .... So sad hes gone ...Racing Must go on or He be MAD........

Gary, I haven't heard any of these calls for the end of short track open wheel racing but I've been scrambling trying to catch up from being in Kansas since Tuesday and haven't watched much TV or read much on the internet.


13 high school football players died as a result of on field injuries during the 2015 season. Haven't heard anyone suggest that high school football cease to be played. At least not yet.