Bryan Clauson, considered the top dirt-track racer in the country, died Sunday from injuries suffered in an accident at the Belleville Midget Nationals USAC midget race. He was 27. His death was announced Monday morning at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. A statement from his family was read that said Clauson "fought to the end." Clauson was on pace to compete in 200 races this year. He had 27 victories in 116 starts, and led three laps in the Indianapolis 500 in May.
