The weekend began with the sudden passing of 2003 Indianapolis 500 winner Gil de Ferran, and ends with the death of four-time Daytona 500 winner Cale Yarborough. The three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion was undefeated between 1976 and 1978.
NASCAR Hall of Fame Executive Director Winston Kelley, speaking on Yarborough's passing, said the following: "First and foremost on behalf of the NASCAR Hall of Fame team, I want to offer our most sincere condolences to Cale's beloved wife Betty Jo, daughters Julie, Kelley, and B.J. and his entire family on the passing of Cale Yarborough.
