Statement from Chris Blair on the passing of St. Louis-area NASCAR team owner Mike Mittler

A statement from Chris Blair, Executive Vice President and General Manager of World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois, on the passing of St. Louis-area NASCAR Gander Outdoors Series team owner Mike Mittler.

“Our entire team, and families, are saddened by the loss of Mike. He was a great friend and loyal supporter of our track.

“I had known Mike a long time before my move to St. Louis and he welcomed me and treated me like family upon my move.

“In addition to my work at the track, Mike had been a supporter of my family race team. He provided shocks to my son, Austin, when he was an eight-year-old Quarter Midget racer. When Austin was preparing for his first Super Late Model race, Mike was there at the track coaching him. Last year, Mike was rolling around on the garage floor and working side by side with us as we prepared for a USAC Silver Crown race.

“Mike was special. He was a great man who inspired many. I value each moment shared with him through the years, especially those in the garage along with my son.”

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