Carolina’s Racer Marty Ward Passed Away at 58
Legendary South Carolina short track racer Marty Ward passed away at the age of 58. Ward died from a heart attack this past week.
Via Racing America reports, Ward, 58, suffered a heart attack while competing with the Southeast Super Trucks at Anderson Motor Speedway (SC) on Saturday. On Sunday, the racing world lost a legendary racing driver Marty Ward.
Before Marty suffered from a heart attack he won the race in the evening at Anderson became the last race of his career. With this victory, he forwards into the Southern Classic Stock Car feature race.
The Southeast Super Trucks released an official statement to tribute to the race driver.
The statement reads,
“Marty brought much fun and laughter to everyone he was around,” the series said in their statement. His stories brought back great memories for us all. Marty never knew a stranger and made you feel like you had been friends since childhood. He was a man of integrity and honor. And in true Marty fashion, he left us with that huge smile and a victory lane flag in hand, winning the very first race for the Southern Classic Stock Car division. Marty will be greatly missed by his racing family and friends.”
The Racing America shared a tribute to Marty Ward on social media.
Marty Ward, one of the all-time greats in short track racing from the state of South Carolina, has passed away. https://t.co/2HDQppA9CO
— Racing America (@RacingAmerica) August 6, 2023
NASCAR driver Marty’s racing career was ornated by many accolades including a six-time track champion at the Greenville-Pickens Speedway. Not to forget he was a three-time South Carolina State Champion in the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Racing Series.
According to Racing America, his other awards are wins in the Hooters Pro Cup Series, the UARA STARS Late Model Series, the NASCAR Sportsman Division, and the NASCAR All-American Challenge Series.
Marty Ward was truly a legendary car race driver with such great achievements.
Our prayers and thoughts are with Ward’s family and friends.
May Marty rest in peace.
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