FORT WORTH, TEXAS – APRIL 08: (EDITOR’S NOTE: Image was processed using digital filters.) Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 Nationwide Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Duck Commander 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 8, 2016 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Sarah Crabill/Getty Images for Texas Motor Speedway)
(Photo by Sarah Crabill/Getty Images for Texas Motor Speedway)Yesterday, we reported that World of Outlaws driver Jason Johnson had passed away at the age of 41 following a racing accident over the weekend.
Now, the racing world has come together to mourn his death.
Several members of the racing community took to Twitter to pay their respects after the tragic loss, including Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Earnhardt was one of the first people to offer up his condolences.
In the tweet, Earnhardt said his heart goes out to Jason's family, friends, and fans and acknowledged that when a racer passes, every member of the community stops to pay their respects.
Ty Dillon also issued a statement on Twitter.
Please continue to keep Johnson's family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
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