A total of 10 race fans were struck by lightning in the Pocono Raceway parking lot after the conclusion of Sunday’s Pennsylvania 400. All were transported to local hospitals with various degrees of injuries. Nine have been released.
The tenth victim, Brian Zimmerman, was fatally injured during the storm. Private funeral services will be held on Saturday with public viewing on Friday evening.
we were highly disappointed due to the rain & thunderstorm’s .sorry to hear that people were injured & 1 passing away.we had spent $300.00 in tickets that included the pit pass to but was not offered the hot pass whatever that is.we wanted to be able to see the driver’s & talk with them but it wasn’t possible to do cuz we did not have the right pass.then when we were walking around from the pits to grandstand we asked to show tickets to prove we had pit pass when we had the orange wrist band on so that should of been self explainable to security.the grand stand seats weren’t right.we went up the c-level seating & some guy told us to move rudely.so it was a experience yes but do we want to do it again no way!!! all i wanted is to get a picture signed by bobby labonte & talk with him but it wasn’t possible.
Prayers to those who have loss love one. And speedy recovery to those injuried.
I want to let all the injured involved that our thoughts and prayers are with them during this time of healing. To the family who has lossed a love one and a dedicated Nascar family member, again our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of healing. (Rest in peace Brian) and you will always be remembered by the Nascar Family. We are strong and we are family. GOD BLESS AMERICA………AMEN