By Jerry Jordan, Editor
LOUDON, N.H. – The NASCAR world is mourning the loss of Kaulig Racing crew chief, Nick Harrison, who died at some point after helping Justin Hailey finish 13th in the ROXOR 200 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, on Saturday.
The news was announced by the team on its Twitter page Sunday morning, “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nick Harrison, our beloved crew chief of the No. 11 car at Kaulig Racing. Please keep Nick’s family in your thoughts and prayers at this time.”
Haley, who is running for rookie-of-the-year honors in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, made his first start Saturday at The Magic Mile.
Soon after news became public scores of condolences came in from Harrison’s friends and colleagues in the NASCAR community. He has been a longtime fixture in the garage and previously work five years at Richard Childress Racing with Austin Dillon. He also worked with Kurt Busch, Paul Menard, Kevin Harvick, Ty Dillon to name a few.
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of long-time crew chief Nick Harrison, and offer our thoughts, prayers and support to his family, friends and Kaulig Racing colleagues,” states a release sent to the media from NASCAR.