“Prayers for the Family”: Tony Stewart Shares Tragic News as NASCAR Fans Stand in Support

Ashlea Albertson, a young racing driver belonging to Tony Stewart’s TQ Midget racing team, lost her life in an unfortunate road rage incident. The incident took place on the northbound lanes of the I-65 at around 11:30 am, in Jackson County. Following the tragedy, the three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion shared a message on social media announcing what had transpired.

Smoke also urged fans to join him in keeping the driver and her family in prayers. Soon enough several fans within the NASCAR community banded together and sent messages of condolence.

Tony Stewart mourns the loss of a talented young teammate

Stewart shared a post along with pictures of Ashlea, saying, “Today, I lost a teammate.@AshDogRacing had an infectious personality and could light up any room. She was a great race car driver that was involved in a road rage accident and lost her life.”

Today, I lost a teammate. @AshDogRacing had an infectious personality and could light up any room. She was a great race car driver that was involved in a road rage accident and lost her life. In the past, I’ve also gotten caught up in road rage. I hope that we can honor Ashlea by… pic.twitter.com/mnvPYeujWf

— Tony Stewart (@TonyStewart) August 19, 2023

“In the past, I’ve also gotten caught up in road rage. I hope that we can honor Ashlea by controlling what we can control on the highway. Losing her is a sobering reminder of how precious life is. Please join me in keeping her family and friends in your prayers.“

As per news reports, 24-year-old Ashlea Albertson lost her life after suffering injuries from the two-vehicle crash. Apparently, the two cars had been speeding up and trying to block each other from passing. This led to them colliding. Furthermore, after their car lost control, Alberston was ejected out of the vehicle.

NASCAR fans mourn and send messages of condolence for the young racer

It did not take long for the NASCAR community to band together and share the moment of despair along with Stewart. They expressed how this was a sad thing to see happen to someone, while others prayed for Alberton’s family.

So freaking sad to see. Prayers for the family.

— Randywtwf (@randywtwf) August 19, 2023

Just 💔💔💔.. life is so short and goes by too fast and to lose your life so tragically for no real reason is unacceptable. Love and prayers to all of y’all.. She was beautiful…

— Danette Papesh (@Smokezgrl14) August 19, 2023

So sorry for your loss. I also have been involved in roadrage and I wish the law would do more about it

— Sue (@nascargirl0197) August 19, 2023

Condolences to you, her team and her family. 🙏🏻

— Brenda (@allteamscards) August 19, 2023

That’s tragic… thoughts and prayers going out to her family and friends.

— Larry Parlier (@Speedpro1963) August 19, 2023

It is sad to see someone so young and cherished leave the world so soon. May her soul rest in peace and may her family find the strength to go through this difficult time.