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Driver dies following a crash at Langley Speedway, a short track in Virginia

HAMPTON, VA. — A driver died Saturday night in a crash during a race at Langley Speedway, officials at the Virginia short track said.

Driver Shawn Balluzzo, who was 64, died following a crash during the second of two Modified Division races, the speedway said in a statement Sunday. The Virginian-Pilot reported Balluzzo was the winningest driver in the history of the track.

"He won the hearts of our fans with 11 track championships and a driving style that made him one of the most respected competitors we've ever known," the statement said.