NASCAR team issue official statement as death of team owner confirmed

NASCAR Truck Series team Henderson Motorsports have confirmed the tragic death of their team owner, Charlie Henderson.

In an official statement released on social media, the team wrote: "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our team owner, Charlie Henderson.

"Charlie was not only the driving force behind Henderson Motorsports, but also a beloved member of the NASCAR community and a dear friend to us all."

The statement later added: "He built this team on hard work, family values, and a love for competition that will continue to inspire us moving forward,"

"We are grateful for the many years of leadership, friendship, and memories that Charlie gave to Henderson Motorsports and the entire NASCAR community.

"We ask that you keep the Henderson family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time."

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— Henderson Motorsports (@HendersonTrucks) June 14, 2025

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Driver pays tribute to late team owner

In 2025, Henderson Motorsports are competing part-time in the Truck Series, with Parker Kligerman and Patrick Emerling having driven the No. 75 on five occasions between them so far this campaign.

Following today's sad announcement, Kligerman took to his own social media channels to pay tribute to his late team owner, whom he calls an 'incredible, supportive, passionate racer'.

"Very sad day for this sport and the Henderson family. Charlie, his whole family & this race team have meant so much to me over the last decade," Kligerman wrote on X.

"When I first got to Henderson Motorsports I’ll never forget looking at a banner in their race shop full of the amazing drivers who had driven for them since the 70s. True heroes of the sport.

"I wasn’t sure if my name would make it up on that banner but by the time we got our first win, I knew I had a home."

Kligerman's tribute concluded: "Thank you Charlie for being the incredible, supportive, passionate racer that myself and many other racers owe a debt of gratitude for your support and love of racing."

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