Updated *** Statement regarding DREW LIPPOLT

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This is an update regarding Drew's family. Drew leaves behind a wife of nearly two years, Sachi. I delivered the news of this tragic event to her in person yesterday. There isn't any way for a loved one to accept the sudden, unexpected loss of someone this close. Sachi will need you in your thoughts and prayers over the coming weeks and months.

For now, Sachi is with Drew's extended family. Her family will be arriving here in Austin today.

No arrangements have been made at this point - I will know after 5:00pm today what the service arrangements will be, and update here.

Drew was a good friend, and my endurance teammate. There is bittersweet irony in Drew's passing, he left this life doing something he loved.

My special thanks, and heartfelt outreach to Marcus McBain, who was at the track, and had the strength to deal with this awful situation. Thank you Marcus, for being someone we can count on. I passed on your thoughts to Sachi, which did give her comfort during this terrible time.

God Speed...

So sad. Godspeed.

... my thoughts and prayers go out to Drew's family and friends. Rest in peace.

-Tim-

Godspeed, my brother.

God Speed Drew.

I am very sorry to hear this, I know these times will be difficult for his loved ones. Godspeed. If there is anything I or my wife Tracy can do please contact us.

Sad.

Drew and I started racing with the CMRA at the same time, and he was one of my first endurance partners way back in 1992. He was a great guy and a superb individual. He will be dearly missed. My condolences to his wife, family, and friends.

R.I.P. and Godspeed, Drew.