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05-18-2010, 10:59 AM
http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local-beat/Man-dies-driving-around-Texas-Motor-Speedway-track-93998504.html
By Shane Allen
NBCDFW.com
updated 8 minutes ago
Police said an 87-year-old man died during his trip around the Texas Motor Speedway track Saturday.
Fred Krusemark was driving around the track when he lost control and hit a wall, police and the Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office said. He was transported to a local hospital by medical helicopter, where he died.
A friend said in an e-mail that Krusemark was in a Corvette. It is not clear who the car belonged to or what played a factor in the crash, such as speed or weather.
Fort Worth police said Krusemark's death is not under investigation.
"We are not investigating since it was an agreement between the citizen and the track in which the citizen waived liability," police spokesman Paul Henderson said Monday.
Texas Motor Speedway, which hosts many high-profile NASCAR and other racing events, offers driving schools and several "racing experiences" on its website. In the classes, attendees can learn how to drive on a track and experience what NASCAR drivers experience speeding fast around the racing landmark.
It was not known if Krusemark was participating in such an event.
The Texas Motor Speedway did not immediately respond to requests for more information or comment Monday afternoon.
http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/410*307/TMS-Accident.jpg
Rumor has it that this happened during the annual Lone Star Corvette Club event. James, Glenn, Chuck, Nick and I all worked this event years ago. James was almost killed by a driver. We never went back.
By Shane Allen
NBCDFW.com
updated 8 minutes ago
Police said an 87-year-old man died during his trip around the Texas Motor Speedway track Saturday.
Fred Krusemark was driving around the track when he lost control and hit a wall, police and the Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office said. He was transported to a local hospital by medical helicopter, where he died.
A friend said in an e-mail that Krusemark was in a Corvette. It is not clear who the car belonged to or what played a factor in the crash, such as speed or weather.
Fort Worth police said Krusemark's death is not under investigation.
"We are not investigating since it was an agreement between the citizen and the track in which the citizen waived liability," police spokesman Paul Henderson said Monday.
Texas Motor Speedway, which hosts many high-profile NASCAR and other racing events, offers driving schools and several "racing experiences" on its website. In the classes, attendees can learn how to drive on a track and experience what NASCAR drivers experience speeding fast around the racing landmark.
It was not known if Krusemark was participating in such an event.
The Texas Motor Speedway did not immediately respond to requests for more information or comment Monday afternoon.
http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/410*307/TMS-Accident.jpg
Rumor has it that this happened during the annual Lone Star Corvette Club event. James, Glenn, Chuck, Nick and I all worked this event years ago. James was almost killed by a driver. We never went back.