NASCAR Legend Among Seven Killed in Fiery Plane Crash

A small business jet crashed and burst into flames Monday near an airport in North Carolina. All seven people on board were killed. Among the victims was NASCAR Hall of Famer and team owner Randy Dorton. His wife and two children also died in the accident. The aircraft, a twin-engine jet, crashed while attempting to land at the airport. Witnesses reported seeing a large fireball upon impact. The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board has sent a team to investigate. Officials have not yet stated a possible cause for the crash. Dorton was a legendary engine builder in NASCAR. He led the engine department for Hendrick Motorsports for decades. His work powered drivers to multiple championships. The racing community and the team expressed profound grief. They described Dorton as an innovator and a cornerstone of their success.