Press Release
John Nemechek Dies
03/22/97
Team Sabco Public Relations released the following statement regarding the death of John Nemechek: MIAMI, FL-(March 21, 1997)-John Nemechek, 27, the youngest brother of NASCAR Winston Cup driver Joe Nemechek, died Friday at Jackson Memorial Hospital as a result of massive head injuries sustained while competing in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Florida Dodge Dealers 400 at the Miami's Homestead Motorsports Complex Sunday, March 16. Joe Nemechek, along with his entire family, was by his brother's side Friday and has elected not to compete in Sunday's TranSouth Financial 400 at Darlington, SC, Raceway. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced at a later time.