NASCAR Hall of Famer Waltrip diagnosed with brain disease

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Sept, 23:26 · Archive

NASCAR Hall of Famer Darrell Waltrip has been diagnosed with frontotemporal degeneration complicated by possible CTE.

NASCAR Hall of Famer Darrell Waltrip has been diagnosed with frontotemporal degeneration, with his family suggesting possible CTE from his 30-year racing career. Waltrip was known as one of NASCAR's prominent figures and brand ambassadors.

How it is being reported

• NASCAR legend diagnosed with brain disease as family warns he may have CTE after 30-year careerWaltrip was one of NASCAR's storied characters, one of the first to build a brand around his supersized personality, and he served for decades as one of the sport's strongest ambassadors.Daily Mail Sport · 24 Sept, 17:59
• NASCAR Hall of Famer diagnosed with frontotemporal degeneration, possible CTE from racingDarrell Waltrip's family says the NASCAR Hall of Famer has been diagnosed with frontotemporal degeneration complicated by possible CTE from racing.Fox News · 24 Sept, 13:35

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