Modified driver Ted Christopher killed in plane crash

NBC Connecticut reported that both people on the plane were killed. NASCAR confirmed that Christopher was one of those killed in the crash.
The National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the incident.

Christopher was selected as one of the top 25 drivers in NASCAR Whelen All-American Series history in 2006. Fans voted him as the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour’s most popular driver three times.

Christopher captured 13 track championships and competed at every level of NASCAR. He made six Cup starts (the last in 2009), 21 Xfinity starts (the last in 2001) and two Camping World Truck Series starts (the last in 1999).

He won nine track championships (1987, ’96, 2000, ’01, 04, ’07, ’09, ’12 and ’14) at Stafford (Connecticut) Motor Speedway

Christopher’s death reverberated throughout NASCAR and the racing community.

 I am so honored to have known Ted Christopher with photos, interviews and radio appearance's Posted by Wayne G.Barber & Photo by Wayne G.

9-10-17 Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park 99th Career Victory

.Barber