Speedway Motorsports announced his passing on Thursday, calling him a trailblazer and icon in the motorsports community.
Legendary motorsports promoter and former Texas Motor Speedway President Eddie Gossage has passed away at 65."Today we have lost one of the world’s biggest race fans," said Speedway Motorsports President and CEO Marcus Smith. "From his legendary promotions to the lasting relationships he developed throughout the sports and entertainment industries, Eddie Gossage meant so much to the world of motorsports.
Under Gossage’s leadership, TMS was successful at hosting NASCAR, IndyCar and World of Outlaw races, as well as big-name concerts. In 2015, he was behind the effort to build the world’s largest LED high-definition television – the 22,704 square-foot "Big Hoss."Gossage retired in 2021 to spend more time with his family.
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