And our hearts, though stout and brave
Still, like muffled drums, are beating
Funeral marches to the grave.

The lines by Henry Wordsworth Longfellow surmise how transient our lives are. A miserable truth shudders through each heart, and no measure of bravery can prepare one for the loss of a close one.

Owing to this fact, it seems that Tony Stewart is left to cope with such a tragedy that befell his teammate recently. As he comes to terms with how fleeting life can be, the NASCAR world joined him to pour their heartfelt condolences for the bereaved.

Tony Stewart pays his respects as he mourns the loss of his teammate

It has been over a month since the world of motorsports mourned the loss of the young racing prodigy Dilano Van Hoff. The 18-year-old racer, who was competing in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine race at Spa-Francorchamps, met with a harrowing crash and breathed his last. And it seems that a similar incident has shaken the motorsports world once again.

The notion of safety has been the primary concern and has occupied a decisive role in the development of motorsports. The governing authorities have surely introduced a number of safety measures to ensure that no life is compromised while enjoying the thrills of speed. However, these measures can only be restricted to the tracks. Out on highways, the situation can be very precarious.

On account of this, the world of NASCAR and NHRA is yet to come to terms with the devastating incident that claimed the life of budding race car driver Ashlea Albertson. The incident occurred when Ashlea’s car, being driven by Jacob Kelly, allegedly lost control and collided with another car, and eventually rolled over. As a result of which the young soul sustained heavy injuries and eventually succumbed to them.

Ashlea was a driver for Tony Stewart Racing’s #4 TQ Midgets Series car. As the world reels with the tragic demise of Ashlea Albertson, Tony Stewart, her team owner took to Instagram and posted the heart-wrenching news and the loss of his talented teammate. 

A grieving father sends his gratitude to his daughter’s fans

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These are the times when words get choked and the eyes fail to restrain themselves, especially for the near and dear ones of the deceased, especially for the parents who are left with an eternal void in their lives. Nevertheless, Ashlea’s father took to social media to pay his gratitude to his daughter’s fans, many of whom had geared up to watch the 24-year-old race on the 19th of August at Shelby County Fairgrounds.

However, the world of Albertsons has come to a standstill. The racer’s grieving father in the video posted on Facebook expressed, “This is one of the hardest posts that I could possibly make, but I have no words to put it out other than making a video to share with everybody who loved her and who she loved in return. I want to thank you, from my family, from myself, for making her feel like she was the best racer out there each and every time that she took the track.

“She was a good kid, a better person. She just loved racing, she loved the community and you all have done so much for her. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. Please keep my family, her fiancé, and everybody who is going through this time in your thoughts and prayers.

“And those of you guys who are going to the track this weekend and enjoy racing, please know that all she wanted to was put on a show be entertaining, and be loved and respected by each and every one. God bless and enjoy life and every moment that it is. It’s precious,” added Mr. Albertson.

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NASCAR enthusiasts pay their respect to the young soul

No words can describe the loss as the racing community reels and mourns with the news. Nevertheless, NASCAR enthusiasts poured in their heartfelt condolences for the bereaved soul.

“This world makes less and less sense every day.”

“So sad prayers for you and the family.”

Others also wrote, “Absolutely tragic. Way too young. Prayers to her family, friends, and teammates.”

“Damn. Sorry for your loss, Smoke. May she rest in paradise. Love and prayers for her family. 

“I’m sorry for your loss. It’s sad Smoke, being a retired cop from Jersey and tractor trailer driver it’s sad to see how people drive anymore.”

Hope the young soul rests in peace and finds a place in Lord’s humble abode and may the family and friends find the strength to cope with the loss.

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