Jeff Clinton Homestead Race Track Fatality

Race Track Fatality

MIAMI, Fla. (March 1, 2002) -- The Rolex Sports Car Series held practice sessions at Homestead-Miami Speedway today for Saturday's Nextel 250. A fatality occurred during the second practice session, and track officials issued the following statement: 

"Grand American Road Racing driver Jeff Clinton, age 38 from St. Louis, Mo., suffered fatal injuries in a single-car accident during Friday's practice at Homestead-Miami Speedway.  The SportsRacing Prototype II car lost control entering turn one of the road course resulting in the fatal accident.  There will be a further investigation by the Grand American Road Racing Association and Miami-Dade County officials."

Clinton was a driver in the #21 Budweiser/GreyEagle.com Nissan-powered Lola of Archangel Motorsport Services. The team officially withdrew its second entry, the #22 711.tv Nissan Lola, from the race. 

Qualifying for the Nextel 250 was canceled, and the field will be gridded by points, in accordance with the Grand American Rulebook. 

Additional information about the Rolex Sports Car Series is available online at www.grand-am.com.

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EDITORS NOTE:
Results and photos will be available on the Grand American media-specific website at www.grand-am.com/media. 
Additional information may be requested from: 
Grand American Road Racing Association Communications
Christie Hyde (386) 681-4182; email: CHyde@grand-am.com