LAURENS CO., SC – The Laurens County coroner says one man was killed after a crash during a race at Ware Shoals Dragway.
Anthony Craig Owen, 38, was killed during the race, according to the coroner.
A video posted to Facebook then removed appeared to show a car flipping off of the track towards the crowd.
Laurens County deputies say one man watching the race was injured and a child was taken to the hospital as a precaution.
Races continued after Owen crashed his car and flipped just before 7 p.m. Saturday.
Race organizers say Owen was a well known and loved racer.
Better Built Customs rented out Ware Shoals Dragway and the company says it is donating the winning money pot – $6,000 – to Owen’s family and are planning a memorial race in the near future.
A GoFundMe page was set up for the spectator hit and injured during the crash.
