Chad Padgett, 41, killed in 140-mph crash at Orlando Speed World in Orange County, Florida

Modified Date:

Wed, 09/30/2015 - 10:08am

Accident Date:

Saturday, September 26, 2015

Man killed in 140 mph crash at Florida race track

Deputies were called to the race track just after 10 p.m. after reports that a vehicle had crashed on the track. Track officials told deputies the vehicle was traveling at an estimated 140 mph when the driver lost control and hit both walls of the track, causing the vehicle to flip onto its roof.

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"The Orlando Speedworld family has a heavy heart today hearing of the passing of Chad Padgett," the Facebook page said. "Chad was a great racer and a great friend to everyone who's life he touched. He loved racing more than life itself and loved fulfilling that passion with us at his home track, Orlando Speedworld."

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Type: Car Accident

Topics:

High-Speed/Excessive Speed

People Involved:

Chad Padgett

Roadway:

Orlando Speed World

City:

Orlando, FL

County:

Orange County, FL

Area:

Orlando-Daytona Beach-Melbourne, FL