Steve Peterson, NASCAR’s technical director who spent 13 years helping make the circuit safer for drivers, was found dead in his home in Concord, N.C., on Tuesday. He was 58.
The cause of death was not disclosed, but NASCAR said in a statement it appeared to be of natural causes.
Peterson joined NASCAR in 1995 and spearheaded several safety initiatives, including installation of the SAFER Barriers and the implementation of safety features in the Car of Tomorrow.
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