NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The legendary former Texas Motorway Speedway president Eddie Gossage died Thursday at 65 years old.
Speedway Motorsports confirmed his passing on behalf of Gossage’s family but his cause of death has not been released.
“Today we have lost one of the world’s biggest race fans,” said Speedway Motorsports President and CEO Marcus Smith. “From his legendary promotions to the lasting relationships he developed throughout the sports and entertainment industries, Eddie Gossage meant so much to the world of motorsports. On behalf of our Speedway Motorsports teammates across the country, our hearts go out to his many friends and his beloved family.
“We are praying for his wife, Melinda, daughter Jessica, son Dustin and daughter-in-law Lauren during this trying time as well as his grandchildren Lyra, Evelyn and Oliver. We know the children were the light of his life,” said Smith.
Gossage had been named the first general manager of the track when it was built in 1996 and became president in 2004.
During his tenure, TMS hosted millions of fans at Nascar, Indycar and World of outlaw races, produced car shows and concerts with major headliners like Willie Nelson.
Funeral arrangements will be shared at a later date.
Gossage’s passage comes ahead of the 40th Nascar All-Star Race weekend.
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