Accomplished sprint car driver Dave Steele was killed Saturday night in a crash at Desoto Speedway in Bradenton, Fla.
Known for his prowess on asphalt, the 42-year-old Steele was competing in a Southern Sprintcar Shootout Series event at the 3/8-mile asphalt oval.
"Desoto Speedway owners and staff are saddened by tonight's passing of David Steele in the sprint-car feature," the track posted on its Facebook page. "Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends who were all in attendance to see him try to win his 100th Florida race."
Steele won the 2004 and 2005 United States Auto Club Silver Crown national titles, ranking third in career wins with 16.