NASCAR team owner has passed

Second longest active NASCAR team owner has passed

On Saturday, NASCAR team owner Charlie Henderson has passed.

Henderson Motorsports is a NASCAR team based out of Abingdon, Virginia. They currently field the No. 75 in the NASCAR Truck Series.

The team has run on a part-time basis in the 2025 season. Parker Kligerman and Patrick Emerling have shared the seat.

Parker Kligerman stated, “Very sad day for this sport and the Henderson family. Charlie, his whole family & this race team have meant so much to me over the last decade.”

The team last ran in the NASCAR Cup Series in 1984 with Morgan Shepherd.

Henderson Motorsports comments

“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our team owner, Charlie Henderson,” the team opened in a statement.

“Charlie was not only the driving force behind Henderson Motorsports, but also a beloved member of the NASCAR community and a dear friend to us all.”

“Charlie was the second longest active team owner in NASCAR, behind on the Wood Brothers. He began his racing career at Kingsport Speedway in 1975 and had been a part of NASCAR since 1982.”

“His passion for racing, commitment to his team and love for the sport left a lasting impact on everyone who had the privilege of working alongside him.”

“He built this team on hard work, family values and a love for competition that will continue to inspire us moving forward.”

“We are grateful for the many years of leadership, friendship and memories that Charlie gave to Henderson Motorsports and the entire NASCAR community. We ask that you keep the Henderson family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”

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