NASCAR Driver Jason Leffler Was Killed in a Crash

NASCAR driver JASON LEFFLER was killed in a crash during a Sprint Car race at Bridgeport Speedway in New Jersey. The driver who had the nickname "LefTurn" was 37 years old, and leaves behind a 5-year-old son.

@bretmichaels jason leffler with his son depicts how dearly close the pair as family always will remain see the sky♥♥ pic.twitter.com/aOSlUHh2nR

— BretloveWanda (@BretloveWanda) June 13, 2013

Leffler had been racing dirt car events most of this year, including last night's race, which boasted a $7,000 prize for the winner.

Leffler had to be pulled from the vehicle.  He was taken to a local trauma center and was pronounced dead.

NASCAR released a statement:

'NASCAR extends its thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathies to the family of Jason Leffler who passed away earlier this evening. For more than a decade, Jason was a fierce competitor in our sport and he will be missed.'

NASCAR drivers and celebrities are expressing their sympathies on Twitter.

Can't stop thinking about @jasonleffler #memories #lefturn

— Kasey Kahne (@kaseykahne) June 13, 2013

Sending prayers out to Jason Leffler's loved ones. God Bless them, especially his little boy. — Rodney Atkins (@RodneyAtkins) June 13, 2013

Just got out of my Dirt Car after the A-Main to learn about @jasonleffler, I raced ALOT and talked ALOT to Jason, I AM SAD. — Kenny Wallace (@Kenny_Wallace) June 13, 2013

So sad to hear about @jasonleffler. Was a wheel man and a fun fun person to be around. #LEFturn — Clint Bowyer (@ClintBowyer) June 13, 2013

Prayers to the Leffler family. RIP @jasonleffler — M. Waltrip Racing (@MWRteam) June 13, 2013