CECIL, GA (Apr. 24, 2010) — Mike Walker, a co-owner of Blake Housley’s Pro Nitrous team, was critically injured this morning in the pit area of the ADRL Georgia Drags at South Georgia Motorsports Park. Walker was pronounced dead shortly afterward at Memorial Hospital of Adel in nearby Adel, Georgia.
The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) is cooperating fully with local authorities in investigating the incident.
The entire ADRL community is deeply saddened by today's incident and offers sincere condolences and prayers to Mike’s family, teammates and friends. Mike was a dedicated father, a passionate competitor and a tremendous human being.