SOUTH WEBSTER, Ohio (WKRC) — A race car driver and television personality died in a crash during an event at KD Motorsports Park on Saturday night.
According to WCHS, Chris Gordon, known as “Block,” was involved in the incident that occurred at approximately 10:30 p.m. Life-saving measures were attempted by emergency medical personnel, but Gordon was pronounced dead at the scene.
The crash led to the cancellation of the remainder of the night's activities, which was confirmed by KD Motorsports Park in a social media post. The park's statement requested prayers for Gordon's family and those involved in the emergency response.
“We had a devastating accident last night at the track involving our great friend and fellow racer, Chris ‘Block' Gordon,” the statement read. “Keep his wife and family in your thoughts and prayers as we all try to mourn the loss of this good man.”
As of now, the details surrounding the crash remain unclear, and an investigation is ongoing. Gordon was a participant on Discovery's “Street Outlaws: Fastest in America” and led Team South Carolina.
Tributes from the racing community have begun to emerge following his death.