NASCAR Titan, Team Owner Charlie Henderson Dies

NASCAR titan, team owner Charlie Henderson dies

(WJHL) - The Southwest Virginia community and the world of NASCAR lost one of its most respected members on Saturday. Longtime Abingdon resident and race team owner, Charlie Henderson, died on Saturday. The Henderson Motorsports team made the announcement via social media. Henderson was the head of the second-oldest active NASCAR team, trailing only the Wood Brothers in longevity. He started in racing locally at Kingsport Speedway in 1975 and mo…

Abingdon-based NASCAR team owner Henderson dies

Henderson Motorsports announced the death of longtime team owner Charlie Henderson on Saturday.

Tributes Pouring In For NASCAR Team Owner Who Died Saturday

Meet NASCAR’s New Danica Patrick (1:28) The NASCAR community lost a beloved figured this weekend. Charlie Henderson, the owner of Henderson Motorsports, has passed away. This sad news was first reported by Heather Williams of News 5 WCYB. She's been covering racing for 20 years and was once presented with the Catlin Motorsports Journalism Award."Long time @NASCAR team owner Charlie Henderson has passed away," Williams wrote on X this Saturday. "…

Charlie Henderson's passing: NASCAR mourns a motorsport icon

The NASCAR community is in mourning following the loss of Charlie Henderson, owner of Henderson Motorsports, who passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025. As the second-longest active team owner in NASCAR—second only to the legendary Wood Brothers—Henderson leaves behind a legacy that transcends mere statistics and race results, having been a fixture in the sport since 1982. Henderson’s death marks the conclusion of a remarkable journey that began…