The NASCAR fraternity lost a legend with the passing of Cale Yarborough, a NASCAR Hall of Famer who scored three consecutive NASCAR Cup Series championships and 83 wins as one of the toughest competitors to ever climb behind the wheel of a stock car.
Members of the NASCAR community took to social media to pay their respects to a racing icon.
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Richard Petty and The Petty Family extend their deepest condolences to the family of Cale Yarborough. pic.twitter.com/9sU2pJlNNQ
— Richard Petty (@therichardpetty) December 31, 2023
Cale Yarborough was my childhood hero. What an honor to be tied with the legend for 83 Cup series wins. He was “the man” and the legacy of Cale Yarborough will forever live on. My deepest condolences to Cale’s family. pic.twitter.com/xcikjl2pu6
— Jimmie Johnson (@JimmieJohnson) December 31, 2023
Sad news about the passing of Cale today. A legend behind the wheel for sure, but he had a personality, grit, and swagger that attracted fans around the world to him and to Nascar. He truly made the sport far better for being a part of it. My heart goes out to his family. pic.twitter.com/D8lFkCF8HL
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) December 31, 2023
Tough news the past couple mornings, my thoughts are with the families of Gil de Ferran and Cale Yarborough. Two of the greatest racers to ever compete who were looked up to by so many. They will never be forgotten and their legends will live on forever.
— Ryan Blaney (@Blaney) December 31, 2023
Tough way to finish the year.
Great racer and nascar superstar. #GodSpeed https://t.co/v4MCNti63w— Brad Keselowski (@keselowski) December 31, 2023
Thank you Cale Yarborough for everything you did for NASCAR. He was one of the greatest, and my favorite driver growing up. He was everything I wanted to be as a driver. He could win at any track, and was as tough as the come. Rest in Peace pic.twitter.com/sxPgopUJ90
— Jeff Burton (@JeffBurton) December 31, 2023
Rip 11. #legend
— Denny Hamlin (@dennyhamlin) December 31, 2023
Cale Yarborough was one of the toughest competitors and one of the greatest drivers. so many looked up to him and admired him. thank you for all you did for the sport of NASCAR.
— John Hunter Nemechek (@JHNemechek) December 31, 2023
My heart is sad today. Cale was a part of so many of my childhood memories. I watched him race my dad and all the greats and I was blessed to race against him. Cale was a great man. I’ll always remember him sawing the wheel fighting for the win. My prayers go out to his family. pic.twitter.com/Iv0JOe6CS1
— Kyle Petty (@kylepetty) December 31, 2023