Richard Petty releases a statement on Ken Squier’s death, says ‘his legacy will be held dear in the hearts of many’

The NASCAR community is mourning the death of Ken Squier.

Richard Petty releases a statement on Ken Squier’s death, says ‘his legacy will be held dear in the hearts of many’

Richard Petty and Ken Squier (Via IMAGO)

200 NASCAR Cup race winner Richard Petty has released a statement on veteran broadcaster Ken Squier’s passing. He died Wednesday night in Waterbury, Vermont. The 88-year-old was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2018 for his contributions to the sport. His time with CBS and his superb storytelling.

Petty, who has raced in multiple events that Squier called from the CBS booth, offered his and the Petty family’s deepest condolences via a statement posted on X. He highlighted the work the legend has done in the sport and his contributions that went beyond professional duties.

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The Petty Family extends their deepest condolences to the family of Ken Squier. Ken's influence as a broadcaster and meaningful personal connections with countless individuals, including fans, went far beyond his professional duties.

Richard Petty claimed that Squier’s legacy will be held dear to the hearts of many. He offered his prayers to the family of Squier’s death and added that the Petty family joins Ken Squier’s loved ones in mourning his death.

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His legacy will be held dear in the hearts of many, remembered for his significant contributions to NASCAR and the genuine friendships he nurtured. We deeply mourn his passing, and our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones during this challenging time.

Richard Petty’s driver also shared a message on Ken Squier’s passing

Erik Jones, who drives the No:43 car of Legacy Motor Club, which is co-owned by Petty, also responded to the sad passing of Squier. He said via X that Squier would never be replaced and recalled when he was given the “That Jones Boy” nickname.

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Erick Jones and Richard Petty 
Pretty sad news this morning; he voiced a generation and will never be replaced. We’ll miss you, Ken! Sincerely, That Jones Boy.

Ken Squier will be a heavy loss for the NASCAR community, and his legacy will never be replaced. The current generation of broadcasters needs to learn from Ken Squier and share his legacy for the generations of race fans to come.

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