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Bryan Clauson
1989 - 2016
Bryan Clauson
1989 - 2016
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BORN
1989
DIED
2016
Bryan Clauson Obituary
On Saturday night, Clauson was racing in the Belleville Midget Nationals in Kansas. He had recently taken the lead when he crashed.
Born June 15, 1989, in Sacramento, California, Clauson made his racing debut when he was just 16, taking third place in a USAC National Sprint Series race. Just months later, he would set a record as the youngest-ever USAC race winner, dominating at the Open Wheel Oktoberfest Midget race at Columbus Motor Speedway, Ohio.
Clauson became a frequent champion, racking up more than 170 feature wins over the next 11 years. He was a two-time USAC national sprint car championships winner as well as a two-time winner of the USAC national midget car championships. He was also a three-time winner of the Belleville Nationals, the race in which he was competing Saturday night.
Clauson competed in the Indianapolis 500 in 2012, 2015, and 2016, finishing 23rd in the most recent race. That 2016 Indy 500 run was part of his 2016 "Chasing 200 Tour, Circular Insanity," in which he was attempting to compete in 200 races during the year.
The night before his fatal crash, Clauson had crashed on the same track. Afterward, he tweeted a picture of his new car with the caption, "Took a tough hit last night, but the guys have me another hot rod ready for tonight's Belleville Midget Nationals!"
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In the wake of his death, Clauson was remembered by many in the racing world. Conor Daly tweeted, "Our sport has lost an incredible person. A winner more times than most of us will ever be. It was a true honor to be your teammate, Bryan." Danica Patrick's tribute read, "It's surreal to think Bryan Clauson is gone. He was one of the good ones. He was kind, funny, and a damn good driver. Heavy heart today." Kasey Kahne remembered Clauson: "Bryan Clauson was as good as they get behind the wheel and one of the nicest, happiest guys around. Always smiling and enjoying life..."
Clauson was a fan favorite who was also remembered extensively by fans with many tributes on Monday morning.
Clauson is survived by his fiancée, Lauren Stewart, whom he had planned to marry in February 2017.
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Noah Oneill
May 31, 2019
he was one my favorite drivers at the chili bowl and he was a driver who i looked up to i actually did a drawing of his car at the chili bowl and i was gonna give it to him at the chili bowl but never got the chance to give it to him but R.I.P Bryon u will always be my favorite driver
Harry Simpson
August 8, 2017
Godspeed Bryan, and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
Jerry Crooks
April 23, 2017
To the Clauson Family. Most folks claim to believe in a lot of things. For example. Heaven. If you truley believe it, then I can understand that you might miss him dearly (how could you not) But at the same time you have to be happy for Bryan as he is in a much better place now. Now, I very rarely say this because it is not meant to be said at all,........but I have absolute proof that there is a real heaven that really does exist. Don't bothet asking me how (your wastin ur time there) But PLEASE, believe what Im telling you and you should be able to find some true comfort from knowing that he REALLY is in Heaven!!! And also remember that in the end, EVERYTHING will be OK!! With love, to Bryan, his family and friends, and to the Entire Racing Community. My heart, my soul, and my prayers are with you all.
The Wyndjamr.
Korbyn Hayslett
March 16, 2017
I miss him a lot. My favorite dirt racer by far. He meant so much to me and i was hoping to some some day race with him. I,m gonna miss you Bryan. Prayers for family. #bcforever #stillchasing200
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November 10, 2016
hate to hear of this young mans death god be with his family and friends J.G.
MA
September 26, 2016
To the family,
I send my condolences. May God give you peace as you cope with your loss.
Coach Luther
August 29, 2016
Many Prayers to Bryan, his family and to Lauren. A Champion of Champions with his race cars and now approaching 4000 Organ Donors in his NAME. He was the BEST! BC will be missed, Never Forgotten:
~RIP ~ ......Coach Luther
August 28, 2016
He was one of my favorite drivers in the midgs he will be greatly missed
michelle plakas-kaiser
August 20, 2016
rip
Ty Bryan for all the great memories
Matt Meeks
August 20, 2016
August 19, 2016
Not only a hell of a driver but one hell of a man bc you will be missed! God speed bc park it.
Chris Lewis
August 17, 2016
To the entire Clauson family my name is Chris I am from Vincennes Indiana and I became real close friends with Bryan when he started racing at tri-state speedway in Haubstadt, Indiana for the first I was alwaysat his car hauler after the race was over and all i would hear is him screaming at me to get to his hauler and help him and laughing as he would say it and I constantly think of the good times we had together It will never be the same time with out him he will be loved and missed RIP friend and brother like buddy to me GO DRIVE ON THE HIGH BANKS OF HEAVEN BUDDY LOVE AND MISS U ALWAYS BUDDY
Laura Bade Limbach
August 17, 2016
My heart is broken. I heard an interview with Bryan Clauson on Dan Dakich's show on Carb Day back in May. This guy was so gracious, funny, and so in awe of the track even though he was going to race in his 3rd 500. He told how he, his fiancée, and their two dogs traveled most every weekend to race Sprints somewhere, anywhere. He was the real deal. From what I've heard and read, he packed a lifetime into his 27 years on this Earth. And, above all, he died doing what he loved. We should all be so lucky. Godspeed Bryan. You were truly a gentleman's "gentleman."
Thoughts and prayers to his fiancée, family, friends and puppies.....❤
Hazie Lytle
August 16, 2016
Prayers to the family. May God comfort them all n this time of need and give them all strength to stay strong for each other in the name of Jesus Christ Amen
Bob Kastorff
August 16, 2016
God Speed Brian You were a true inspiration to all of the racing world. Prayers to Lauren and your family. You will be Greatly missed.
Joe yanasheski
August 16, 2016
God`s Speed. May you rest in peace. Joe Yanasheski Wilkes-Barre, PA.
Rhonda Landriault
August 15, 2016
R.I.P.Bryan you were one of the best in our racing industry you died doing what you love..ypu are gone but not forgotten webwill replay your videos and watch you..my condolences to your family and fiance how tragic this is for evetyone...may God help them get through this very hard time...you were taken way to soon like so many other young men..god speed.
Dave and Megan Villarreal
August 14, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and fiancee of Bryan. Rest in peace. You won't be forgotten.
fran beach
August 14, 2016
to the clauson and stewart families my thoughts and prayers are with you...this young man was a racer ..."and in the end the love you take...is equal to the love you make"...godspeed bryan
jerry westlund
August 13, 2016
Rest in peace , My Friend !
August 13, 2016
Clauson Family,
Sorry to hear of this terrible tragedy. Unexpected events happen to all of us and may you find peace from the God that gives us the strength to endure.
Evelyn Woodard
August 12, 2016
My condolence to the Clauson family and the fiancée of Bryan Clauson. RIP! I watched that race. I am heart broken and sad.
Derrike Fox
August 12, 2016
Rest In Peace Bryan You Were One Heck Of A Race Car Driver Whether It Was Dirt or Asphalt My Prayers Are With His Family And Friends Rest In Peace Bryan You Will Be Missed By Everyone You Came Across You Are Now Racing With Jason Leffler On
God's Racetrack
David
August 12, 2016
Requiescat en pace, young man.
Brett Onnen
August 12, 2016
Love you Clauson
Sarah Bruce
August 12, 2016
Our Families thoughts and prayers are with you as you deal with the loss of your Bryan. He was an awesome young man with a heart of gold and one heck of a wheelman. ❤
Dedria Jenkins
August 12, 2016
Rip Brayan God bless your soul my Condulences to the family, God bless and Comfort you for your tradgic Loss.
Sharon & Tommy Mullins
August 12, 2016
He was a great driver. We are so glad that he came to Riverside International Speedway, West Memphis, Arkansas.
Vicky Koning
August 12, 2016
Will always be remembered. Gone way to soon.
MaryAnn Corbin Cary
August 12, 2016
Rest in peace Bryan.
Peggy Blue
August 12, 2016
May I say that every time I watched Bryan race at Perris Auto Speedway was truly a blessing to me he was awesome and he will be missed for the family and Lauren I want to pass on this blessing that my pastor gives us every week and tells us that it is ours to pass on "The LORD bless you and keep you; The LORD make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The LORD lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace." God rest Bryans soul
matt lung
August 12, 2016
There are alot of good dirt track drivers in heaven right now tony elliot danny milborn are two that are very close to me i wish your family the best and i hope you all deal with this in a way that makes you heart feel at easy
August 12, 2016
RIP
Renee' Vaughan
August 12, 2016
"My deepest sympathy to Lauren, his family and many friends. Taken too soon, but living on in other's through his generosity of Organ Donation."
Ethan Ennis
August 11, 2016
You will be missed man you were a beast
Anthony Knepper
August 11, 2016
I good NASCAR driver I will miss you 2549e .corona ave apt 3
Jerry Monson
August 11, 2016
Rest in Peace Bryan. I will miss your smiling face and fierce competitiveness at the Chili Bowl. You were a natural behind the wheel! We will NOT forget you.
Jason Rigby
August 11, 2016
Taken way to soon R.I.P B C
Shirley Olive!
August 11, 2016
With deepest sympathy.RIP
August 11, 2016
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Ernest Howell
August 11, 2016
" Dust in the wind "
" All we are is dust in the wind "
Rest in Peace
Coach Luther
August 11, 2016
Bryan was a Champion on the Track and off the Track. His Focus and Work Ethic was Outstanding. Many Prayers go out to Lauren, his Wonderful Family and his many, many Friends. Thank-You for ALL you Gave Us! ~ RIP ~ Champ
Bob Buckley
August 11, 2016
RIP Bryan you will truly be missed in the motorsport world god speed my friend im truly glad to have met you and watched you wheeled a few different kind of cars to victory
Steve Tatum
August 11, 2016
Go Teach the other Saints in Heaven how to Drive a Race Car you were one of the Best On and Off the Track God Bless The Loved ones you left behind they were so Proud of you and so was I
August 10, 2016
Rip Godspeed you will truly miss d around the sport of racing
Watson Motorsports
August 10, 2016
You were not only one of the greatest race car drivers to ever live, you were one of the greatest guys to ever live, as you were just as awesome off the race track as you were on the track. God speed Mr. Bryan.
Rick Schwindenhammer
August 10, 2016
RIP Bryan. The world lost an incredible person. You will be missed
Johnson 56 Racing
August 10, 2016
R.I.P BC. I didn't know you but watched you in amazement! You were the best! I've never seen anyone work the magic like you did behind the wheel of a sprint car. B.C. FOREVER!
August 10, 2016
a great person
Brett Altemose
August 10, 2016
You will be missed Bryan... Godspeed brother
Erlsten Family
August 10, 2016
Our hearts are very heavy at this time and keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Bryan was such a genuine guy who always made time for the kids. He made such an impact on my daughters racing years and will continue to do so! May you watch over all you fellow racers as you will always be the bright star in the sky!
August 10, 2016
You were an idol to us all and always will be, but are gone way too soon. You'll never be forgotten, you made an impact on dirt track racing. Godspeed BC
Bud young
August 10, 2016
You will be very missed. Now you will be the king of racing up there. R I P .
Kyle Walter
August 10, 2016
#BCStrong #stillchasing200 #ParkedIt bryan you were my idol, the person i looked up to as a driver and person. Getting to meet you in june was a dream come true amd the memories i have with you of that day are those that ill charish forever. God speed bryan clauson
Tara Rochelle
August 10, 2016
Bryan you were and still are such an inspiration to us all, my 4 year old always watches videos of you and at times acts like he is you racing!!!! We will miss you dearly, it just doesn't seem real that your gone!!! We know that you will be watching down on us and be at every checkered flag this flown. God speed!!!
Jackie
August 10, 2016
#GodSpeed.. You will truly be missed in the racing world. Prayers for your family. Knowing that you are racing up in heaven..
August 10, 2016
Rest in peace Bryan. I loved watching you race in Kokomo. God will love watching you race as so many of us did.
Tom Sokoloski
August 10, 2016
Our thoughts are with your family
August 10, 2016
Prayers from Stengl Racing
August 10, 2016
Prayers go out to the family from Stengl Racing
Travis Herman
August 10, 2016
You will be missed but never forgotten. I got the opportunity to race against and with my hero at the chili bowl two years ago and it was a pleasure to have met my hero while doing something that I love. RIP
Michelle Williams
August 10, 2016
A true champion that crossed the final finish line too soon. Thanks for the seat gripping memories that will last a life time.
My condolences to your family, Lauren, Chevy and Stewart.
RIP Bryan Clauson!
Mike
August 10, 2016
RIP Bryan , God wanted you to finish your 200 races up there. Prayers to your family, you will be missed here.
susan guyer
August 10, 2016
godspeed...r.i.p. B.C.
prayers to Family , n, Racing World.
Alex & Lewis Ashmead
August 10, 2016
Godspeed champion. Sending our deepest condolences to all the family. Bryan may you rest in peace and sleep well .
August 10, 2016
RIP Bryan, gone way too soon. Prayers for the Clauson family and friends.
August 10, 2016
Bryon was the greatest dirt track driver but an even greater Human Being.God
speed Bryon.
-Bill Scheibelhut
August 10, 2016
Brian will be missed by many. Our Prayers go out to his family for strength during this time. Jimmy and Betty Boyd
Ken
August 10, 2016
RIP Bryan Clauson. Thoughts & prayers are with his family, fiancee & friends.
robert williams
August 10, 2016
sorry for your loss he is gone way to soon I loved to watch him race meet lauren in Jacksonville Illinois where she went to the trailor and got a hoody for me cause they didn't have my size at the stand will cherries this hoody for ever god bless the family and friends
Chad DeGroot
August 10, 2016
RIP Bryan Clauson. You will be missed on and off the track. You will always be one of my favorite drivers. Glad I got to see race a couple of times in Jacksonville, Illinois.
Stacy Sprague
August 10, 2016
This proves that sadly the good pass away young. Bryan made a difference to his family, the world and to auto racing and the people who support auto racing. I know I will miss him and I know I am not alone.
Another Win 7-31-16 Badlands Motor Speedway
JR Huntley (Imaging by Sprint Car Racing
August 10, 2016
Joshua Wilson
August 10, 2016
Bryan Clauson, simply one of the best! Godly blessings to the entire family. May God comfort you and fill you with His peace during this difficult time.
Cheryl Landin
August 10, 2016
Ms. Stewart and family, I am sorry for your loss.
My prayers are with you during this horrific time.
May God bless each of you.
Tina Hamilton
August 10, 2016
My heart is heavy and broken along with all who loved Bryan. I met him at Kokomo and shared a quiet moment with the puppies this year. Peace be with you on your loss.
Gary Johnson
August 10, 2016
I am so proud to be a fan of you Bryan! I loved watching you race, but I really enjoyed those few moments that I had to talk after the races, you always took time for your fans. The term champion gets used a lot but you were a champion driver and person! Till we meet again, Godspeed BC!!
August 10, 2016
I send out my Prayers to Bryan & his family. We were lucky to have seen him race & being a part of the racing family Our is huge. God Bless & may you rest in peace Bryan. We all loved you.
Kevin morales
August 10, 2016
RIP Bryan
Diane Johnson
August 10, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. Bryan will be greatly missed. He touched a lot of hearts in his life and that is what made him so special in addition to his racing talent. God bless all of his family, friends and fans who are struggling with his loss.
Wendell Anderson
August 10, 2016
We are at a loss for words and am deeply saddened of the passing of your precious Bryan. It's been 30+ years but the racing community has been a second family to us & our kids, and with Facebook, the connections and camaraderie make us all even closer. We are very sorry for your loss. We hope the love and comfort of friends, family & fans will comfort and strengthen your family in the days ahead. We send our love and prayers. The Andersons
John Whitehead
August 10, 2016
God Speed BC. You are missed by many. Forgotten by none. Thank you for the memories. Thought's and prayers to the all the family and fan's.
August 10, 2016
RIP BRYAN YOU WILL BE MISSED
Norma Osborne
August 10, 2016
Sorry for your loss. He was a great driver enjoyed watching him race.R.I.P
Butch Middleton
August 10, 2016
The first time we met was at the snow cone stand in Belleville in 2006 . Bryan my wife and I chatted about snow cones . Then about the races. What Grate young man .we talked a few other times down the road in Beloit and Belleville. What a racer and a great person. Sure going to miss watching him race. RIP my friend.
Bryan Clauson at Baylands quarter midget track
Thomas Mitchell
August 10, 2016
Randy Youngren
August 10, 2016
You my friend will be missed deeply i was privileged to have known you.rest easy driver you are in good hands now .#parked it in heaven
August 10, 2016
R.I.P Bryan
Tolbert
August 10, 2016
Sending my deepest sympathy to the Clauson family. Sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort, comfort you during this most difficult time.
Wendie Lloyd
August 10, 2016
My sincere condolences to Lauren, Di, Tim and Taylor. Bryan lived the dream that so many of our sons and daughters dreamed about and he did it with utmost class! A true legend. The racing community has lost an incredible talent and the world has lost an inspirational young man! Heaven has gained another angel! God bless you all!
david Wyatt
August 10, 2016
Talanted guy taken to soon
RIP
S S
August 10, 2016
My heartfelt sympathies go to all who knew and loved Bryan Clauson. I am very sorry for your loss. May the Father of tender mercies be with you all during this extremely difficult time.
My son Ethan with Bryan. You will deeply be missed!!
Andrea Moore
August 10, 2016
Johnny Leclair
August 10, 2016
Sorry for the loss of a great racer and person. He will be missed. I pray for his family in these though times. RIP BRYAN
Amanda Walker
August 10, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Brian during this difficult time. I recall the day he came to the Terra Haute track for QMA and met with all the children and signed my boys' gear. He was such a kind young man. Thank you for being a great role model for our kids Brian. You truly made a great impact on so many. #Godspeed
Lisa Thomas
August 10, 2016
I will miss you are my best fan every I will always miss you I have not stop crying since I here that you pass away you are my favorite driver and you will always be no one else will take your place at all I will miss you Forever and always rip Bryan your favorite fan forever
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