NASCAR Driver Jason Leffler dead at 37

NASCAR driver Jason Leffler age 37 has died as a result of a crash at Bridgeport Speedway in New Jersey.

In a statement released by NASCAR:

“NASCAR extends its thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathies to the family of Jason Leffler who passed away earlier this evening. For more than a decade, Jason was a fierce competitor in our sport and he will be missed.”

Leffler leaves behind a 5 year-old son, Charlie Dean.