UPDATED: 1:25 p.m. ET, Thursday, August 24
JR Motorsports today released a touching video honoring the life of team member Adam Wright, who was killed Sunday in a one-car crash near Statesville, North Carolina.
Wright was a mechanic for JR Motorsports on the No. 5 Xfinity Series car of Michael Annett.
Here’s the video the team released:
A heartfelt tribute to the life and legacy of Adam Wright, an all-timer. #JRM360 pic.twitter.com/96HF3i5aOw
— JR Motorsports (@JRMotorsports) August 24, 2017
Dale Earnhardt Jr. also posted a tweet that included his condolences and a copy of the video as well.
Our thoughts are with the Wright family, and everyone who knew Adam. https://t.co/t7qfC8NDH3
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) August 24, 2017
Original story follows:
JR Motorsports is mourning the passing of team member Adam Wright, who died Sunday night in a one-car crash near Statesville, N.C.
Wright, 33, was traveling on Flower House Loop around 10:50 p.m. Sunday “when he ran off the road twice and his vehicle became airborne,” according to Statesville.com, per North Carolina State Patrol Trooper J. S. Swagger.
Swagger added that Wright, who worked as a mechanic on Michael Annett’s JRM Xfinity Series team, was not wearing a seatbelt and was partially ejected from the wrecked vehicle.
Wright was pronounced dead at the scene. Troopers are still investigating the crash.
Wright is being remembered on social media by many in the NASCAR community:
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Adam Wright, a friend and JRM team member who was lost tragically over the weekend. pic.twitter.com/0L8sXWDaPH
— JR Motorsports (@JRMotorsports) August 23, 2017
Can't stop thinking about the family's of Adam Wright and Shane Seig. My thoughts and prayers are with them both.
— Regan Smith (@ReganSmith) August 23, 2017
Tough day here at @JRMotorsports Flags at half mast in memory of Adam Wright. You will be missed Adam. Rest in Peace. 😢 pic.twitter.com/dqqGHthVnU
— bill mares (@killbillracing) August 21, 2017
Adam Wright's dad, Pete, worked for me for years, he loved his son and wanted the best for him, my prayers are for Pete, love you, God Bless
— Darrell Waltrip (@AllWaltrip) August 23, 2017
Hate to hear about Adam Wright. Grew up around Pete his dad when my dad drove the Army car. Thoughts and prayers with his family and friends
— John Hunter Nemechek (@JHNemechek) August 23, 2017
Thinking a lot about our dear friend Adam Wright this week! So sad he has left us. 😥 Great man! pic.twitter.com/VDXYbKrVEm
— Brian Vickers (@BrianLVickers) August 23, 2017
