CONCORD, N.C. – Hendrick Motorsports confirmed Wednesday that team member William “Rowdy” Harrell and his wife, Blakley, were tragically killed in an automobile accident in Florida Tuesday night. Harrell, 30, was a tire carrier for Hendrick Motorsports for the last eight seasons, most recently with the No. He was also a two-time NASCAR Xfinity Series champion pit crew member with JR Motorsports. “Our entire team is absolutely devastated at the loss of Rowdy and Blakley,” said Greg Ives, who was Harrell’s crew chief for the past six seasons. He was the heart and soul of our team and always kept us motivated, no matter the circumstance.

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