Racing legend Fred Lorenzen becomes the first known NASCAR driver diagnosed with CTE

2026-10-20 19:57 • ;Steve Henson

Fred Lorenzen is the first known NASCAR driver diagnosed posthumously with CTE. Researchers found Stage 3 CTE, intensifying concerns about brain trauma in racing.

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