The family of a 30-year-old amateur driver killed in a crash at Kentucky Speedway last year filed a lawsuit, alleging that the racecar’s steering wheel broke off in his hands as he roared around the track at more than 100 mph.
Stephen D. Cox, a pharmacist from Ohio, crashed into a wall on September 14, 2014 during the Rusty Wallace Racing Experience, a traveling event where amateur drivers pay to drive racecars. He died from his injuries a week later.
The lawsuit filed this week lists the Rhode Island-based Racing Experience and Kentucky Speedway as defendants, alleging they use faulty equipment and poorly trained staff.
In a statement, Rusty Wallace Racing Experience said the company “takes extraordinary steps” to keep its customers safe. Kentucky Speedway didn’t respond to a request for comment.
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