Marcus Smith Statement on Passing of Steve Byrnes

The following is a statement from Charlotte Motor Speedway President and General Manager Marcus Smith on the passing of NASCAR analyst Steve Byrnes:

“On behalf of all of us at Charlotte Motor Speedway and Speedway Motorsports, Inc., our hearts go out to the Byrnes family, his friends and his co-workers today. He was a great friend, and was well-liked and respected by everyone in our sport. Steve’s courageous fight against cancer was an inspiration to us all. God’s peace was visible in his eyes.”

Marcus Smith
President and General Manager, Charlotte Motor Speedway
President and Chief Executive Officer, Speedway Motorsports, Inc.