The NASCAR community joined the country in waking up Monday to horrific images of panicked concertgoers ducking or running while a gunman fired hundreds of shots into the crowd in Las Vegas.
The staggering toll of more than 50 people killed and more than 500 injured made it the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history.
Steve O’Donnell, NASCAR executive vice president and chief racing development officer, said on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio that everybody from the industry who had been in Las Vegas for Saturday night’s Camping World Truck Series race was reported safe.
Police urged families looking to locate missing loved ones to call 1-866-535-5654.
The NASCAR community offered prayers and thoughts to the those affected by the tragedy.
Our thoughts are with those affected by the tragic shooting in Las Vegas, and we keep all those impacted in our hearts.
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) October 2, 2017
#PRAYERSFORVEGAS pic.twitter.com/Tr3PRtjxRx
— Noah Gragson (@NoahGragson) October 2, 2017
Can’t sleep. This deal has got me sick to my stomach. I’m devastated😣😔
— Noah Gragson (@NoahGragson) October 3, 2017
In disbelief over Vegas shooting. My heart and thoughts are with the injured and the families who are dealing with unimaginable loss.
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) October 2, 2017
Only person who can address all evil in the world is God. Society needs to invite him back in schools, workplace, and everyday lives. #pray
— David Ragan (@DavidRagan) October 2, 2017
Just landed CLT from Vegas. I believe our entire plane landed somber and heartbroken as we learned the death ... https://t.co/KwORY8wuGM
— Jennifer Jo Cobb (@JenJoCobb) October 2, 2017
This is very sad, what is happening with the world? Together strong. #PrayForVegas #PrayForTheWorld
— Daniel Suárez (@Daniel_SuarezG) October 2, 2017
Devastated to hear of the senseless tragedy in my hometown. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. 🙏🏻 #prayforvegas
— Kyle Busch (@KyleBusch) October 2, 2017
Waking up in tears over the news from Las Vegas. Praying for everybody involved, absolutely sickening. Unbelievable 🙏🏽
— Bubba Wallace (@BubbaWallace) October 2, 2017
Devastating and troubling news coming out of Las Vegas this morning. Pray for those affected and hug your loved ones a little tighter. 🙏
— Stewart-Haas Racing (@StewartHaasRcng) October 2, 2017
Absolutely heartbroken to wake up to this. Praying for my hometown & those affected by this atrocity. Stay strong LV. I love you.
— Kurt Busch (@KurtBusch) October 2, 2017
Waking up to this news from Las Vegas is sickening... Praying for everyone involved. Can't believe these sort of things happen.
— Kyle Larson (@KyleLarsonRacin) October 2, 2017