Auto racer killed in crash at Knoxville

A 34-year-old USAC driver from Kansas died in a Midget car accident during a race Friday night at Knoxville Raceway.

Here's the story from CBSSports.com:

May 30, 2009CBSSports.com wire reports

May 30, 2009CBSSports.com wire reports

KNOXVILLE, Iowa -- A 34-year-old Kansas driver has died after crashing in a race at Knoxville Raceway in Iowa.Chad McDaniel of Concordia, Kan., died after striking another car, injuring his head and neck during a U.S. Auto Club Midget Nationals race on Friday night.Mercy Medical Center spokesman Gregg Lagan said McDaniel was pronounced dead at the hospital at 12:37 a.m. Saturday.McDaniel had scored five top-10 finishes in six races this season.USAC Racing official Kevin Miller said the sport has lost "a passionate racer."Club officials said McDaniel is survived by his wife, Trisha, and two children.

KNOXVILLE, Iowa -- A 34-year-old Kansas driver has died after crashing in a race at Knoxville Raceway in Iowa.

Chad McDaniel of Concordia, Kan., died after striking another car, injuring his head and neck during a U.S. Auto Club Midget Nationals race on Friday night.

Mercy Medical Center spokesman Gregg Lagan said McDaniel was pronounced dead at the hospital at 12:37 a.m. Saturday.

McDaniel had scored five top-10 finishes in six races this season.

USAC Racing official Kevin Miller said the sport has lost "a passionate racer."

Club officials said McDaniel is survived by his wife, Trisha, and two children.