Fatal NASCAR Race Accident Claims One Life

Tragedy Strikes at Chicago Street Race: NASCAR Contractor Electrocuted

A NASCAR contractor has tragically lost his life while setting up for the highly anticipated Chicago Street Race. Duane Tabinski, the founder of an events company hired to install audio equipment for the race, was electrocuted and pronounced dead at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

The Cook County Medical Examiner identified the victim as 53-year-old Duane Tabinski. This devastating incident has left the NASCAR community in shock and mourning.

NASCAR released a statement expressing their condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased. They are working closely with local authorities to investigate the incident.

The Chicago Street Race, the first of its kind in NASCAR Cup Series history, is set to take place on Sunday evening. The race will showcase the city’s iconic downtown landmarks.

The breakdown of @NASCARChicago from @KevinHarvick’s perspective. pic.twitter.com/4eZPCUVRUl

— NASCAR (@NASCAR) July 2, 2023

Despite the unfortunate incident and inclement weather conditions, NASCAR has confirmed that the race will proceed as scheduled. They remain committed to running the NASCAR Cup Series Grant Park 220 at 5 PM ET on various platforms.

NASCAR intends to run the NASCAR Cup Series Grant Park 220 today as scheduled at 5 PM ET on NBC, Peacock, MRN Radio and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

— NASCAR (@NASCAR) July 2, 2023

NASCAR tweeted, “NASCAR intends to run the NASCAR Cup Series Grant Park 220 today as scheduled at 5 PM ET on NBC, Peacock, MRN Radio and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.”

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