Today South Carolina racing legend Marty Ward, a racer at Anderson Motor Speedway and a six-times Greenville-Pickens Speedway Champion, has sadly departed, leaving the racing community in deep grief and sorrow.
Marty Ward passed away last night after suffering a massive heart attack right after running and winning the first race of 2 at Anderson Speedway S.C. In the late model race.
Anderson Motor Speedway confirmed his death. Our prayers are with his family and loved ones during their hard times.
In Anderson County, South Carolina, there is a car racing track called the Anderson Motor Speedway Inc., where Marty Ward competed. The Anderson Motor can be found in Williamston, South Carolina, at 313 Irby Road.
Marty was always very nice and gave kind words to everyone if any talked to him, and his knowledge about late-model stock car racing was huge and very valuable.
Marty was a true legend of the sport and a major contributor to stock car racing, especially S.C. racing. Marty will be truly missed by everyone that knew him.
Tributes:
Everyone is deeply in pain and disbelief after acknowledging the demise of legendary Mart Ward, they started missing and remembering him, paying tributes, and sending condolences to him.
“RIP Sir
We never know when we will take our last breath. All you can ask is when you do, your legacy can outlast time. Marty touched many people with what he did in the racing community, spread the love of this sport to many fans, and left memories that will definitely ace that exam. He passed away after a heart attack while racing last night. Prayers for those who loved him and cheered for him. God, Speed Racer. Say hello to all the greats watching over us.”
“Rip to my cousin Marty Ward . Boy we grew up in racing watching Maurice Marty and my Dad at Riverside then Marty moved to asphalt. U been a racer all your life u was born to do it. May u race many more in Heaven I bet y’all all up there talking about racing and I know my grandpa Clyde Ward , Maurice and all will rejoice. May we all please keep Brenda and the rest of Marty’s family in your prayers as the days come they need all our strength. May God embrace y’all in His Loving arms.”
Amelia Warner
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