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NASCAR Mourns Loss of Influential Director Jon Edwards

4/14/2025

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NASCAR is heartbroken over the unexpected passing of Jon Edwards, 53, the Director of Racing Communications at Hendrick Motorsports. A guiding force in the sport, he shaped the careers of legends like Jeff Gordon and Kyle Larson. In a touching tribute, Larson honored Edwards with a decal on his car after his Bristol victory, uniting the racing community in remembrance.

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NASCAR is heartbroken over the unexpected passing of Jon Edwards, 53, the Director of Racing Communications at Hendrick Motorsports. A guiding force in the sport, he shaped the careers of legends like Jeff Gordon and Kyle Larson. In a touching tribute, Larson honored Edwards with a decal on his car after his Bristol victory, uniting the racing community in remembrance.