NASCAR statement on passing of Thee Dixon

Team owner fielded entries in several NASCAR national series

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – “NASCAR extends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of Thee Dixon, a passionate team owner whose love for racing fueled his unmatched positive spirit. Dixon was one of NASCAR’s early African-American team owners, fielding teams in NASCAR’s Sportsman Series, Camping World Truck Series and NASCAR Sprint Cup Series from the late 1980s through the turn of the century. He was universally admired by all who knew him, a friendly presence on pit road and in garages throughout the series, and his dedication to the sport will forever serve as an example for the NASCAR family.”

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