Marty Ward was a renowned NASCAR driver at Anderson Motor Speedway who recently passed away, learn more about his bio and cause of death
Marty Ward was a widely acknowledged racing champion and a notable figure in the racing community.
Who is racing star Marty Ward, cause of death, obituary, bio, age, family
I'm so sad to hear that Marty Ward passed away last night. He was a six-time track champion at Greenville-Pickens Speedway and a true South Carolina short track racing legend.#RIP ๐ pic.twitter.com/4iULFmRuhb
— NASCAR Legends (@LegendsNascar) August 7, 2023
6 time @GP_Speedway champion Marty Ward passed away today after suffering a heart attack during a race at @amspeedway last night.#NASCAR
— Shane ๐บ๐ธ (@BigDaddyShane46) August 6, 2023
Throughout his career, Marty established himself as a true racing legend, competing across various racing competitions and winning different titles.
Marty Ward bio
Marty Ward is a renowned professional NASCAR driver who was born on December 21, 1964, in Marietta South Carolina. Ward was 59 years old at the time of his death and a very renowned personality in the racing community. Following his death, many have come forward to share how Marty was a loving family man and a great driver and friend.
Marty Ward career and achievements
Marty Ward had an illustrious career and won several titles throughout his career. He mainly competed under the NASCAR scene at Anderson Motor Speedway in Anderson County, South Carolina. Marty was a true racing who managed to win the Greenville-Pickens Speedway Championship six times. Besides that he also won the South Carolina State Champion three times. The competition is now called the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Racing Series.
Marty has also competed across the following touring series throughout his career:
- The Hooters Pro Cup Series
- The UARA STARS Late Model Series
- The NASCAR Sportsman Division
- The NASCAR All-American Challenge Series
Marty Ward cause of death
According to reports, Marty Ward passed away following a massive heart attack or in medical terms a myocardial infarction mid-race at the Anderson Motor Speedway.
Marty Ward tributesย
Following the tragic incident, his family members, teammates, friends, and fans have all come forth to mourn his loss. Tributes and condolences have come pouring in for the racing icon ever since the announcement of his death. In particular, folks from the racing community, have come out and express their sorrow and pay tribute. Many others have also shared heartfelt messages on social media while others highlighted Martyโs impact on their lives.