{"id":35406,"date":"2025-04-19T13:15:19","date_gmt":"2025-04-19T13:15:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=35406"},"modified":"2025-04-19T13:15:19","modified_gmt":"2025-04-19T13:15:19","slug":"breaking-news-former-nascar-team-owner-chip-ganassi-terribly-sad-after-killing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=35406","title":{"rendered":"Breaking News: Former NASCAR team owner Chip Ganassi \u201cterribly sad\u201d after killing &#8230;&#8230;."},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"d79db4796efc26332eabfc3f5dafbc76\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"hb-ad-inarticle\">\r\n    <div class=\"hb-ad-inner\"> \r\n    <div class=\"hbagency_cls\"  id=\"hbagency_space_111930\"><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Breaking News: Former NASCAR team owner Chip Ganassi \u201cterribly sad\u201d after killing &#8230;&#8230;.<\/h2>\n<p>Former NASCAR team owner Chip Ganassi expressed deep sorrow after accidentally running over and killing Devlin DeFrancesco&#8217;s golden retriever puppy, Lucky, during the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway in January 2024. The tragic incident occurred in the motorhome lot of the speedway, where many teams and drivers were stationed for the endurance race.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Ganassi called the accident \u201cso unfortunate\u201d and shared that he was \u201cterribly sad\u201d about what happened. In a statement on social media, he extended his condolences to DeFrancesco and his family, acknowledging the emotional weight of losing a beloved pet. Ganassi added that he would be making a donation to the Indianapolis Humane Society in Lucky\u2019s memory, hoping to honor the puppy\u2019s life by supporting animal welfare.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>DeFrancesco, an IndyCar driver, responded with appreciation for Ganassi\u2019s message and the donation. While he noted that nothing could replace Lucky, he was grateful for the compassion shown. The incident resonated throughout the motorsports community, known for its tight-knit nature and mutual support among competitors.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Ganassi\u2019s gesture of accountability and empathy was widely respected, highlighting the human side of racing beyond the competition. The moment served as a reminder of the bonds and kindness that unite the community during times of loss.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Breaking News: Former NASCAR team owner Chip Ganassi \u201cterribly sad\u201d after killing &#8230;&#8230;. Former NASCAR team owner Chip Ganassi expressed deep sorrow after accidentally running over and killing Devlin DeFrancesco&#8217;s golden retriever puppy, Lucky, during the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway in January 2024. 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