NASCAR community mourns the loss of golf legend Arnold Palmer
The entire sporting world lost one of its great legends on Sunday with the passing of golfing superstar Arnold Palmer at the age of 87.
Not only a premier talent, Palmer was one of golf's most charismatic personalities and a gentleman's gentleman.
Palmer had a NASCAR connection doing work with driver Brian Vickers to raise awareness about blood clots.
Earlier this year, Vickers drove the No. 14 Janssen Arnie's Army Charitable Foundation Chevrolet SS in support of Palmer's foundation. Vickers drove the car to an 11th-place finish at Auto Club Speedway and then a seventh-place run the following race at Martinsville Speedway.
Vickers and Palmer also teamed up with Janssen to chronicle their personal experiences with blood clots, which they shared at www.TreatMyClot.com.
And on Sunday, the NASCAR community paid tribute to Palmer.
Fantastic getting to know a Legend of the game and a model for all professionals. Mr. Palmer will be missed! pic.twitter.com/OiKR5ldXke
— Brian Vickers (@BrianLVickers) September 26, 2016
Pictures are worth a thousand words. Man made a helluva name for himself. #RIPArnoldPalmer pic.twitter.com/v3L9miyeo5
— Clint Bowyer (@ClintBowyer) September 26, 2016
We pay our respects to The King Arnold Palmer. #RIPArnoldPalmer
— RPMotorsports (@RPMotorsports) September 26, 2016
legend of the game we love, RIP Arnie gunna have to have a Arnold Palmer to drink this week. ? https://t.co/9ueIPM6Iqc
— Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (@StenhouseJr) September 26, 2016
Just heard the sad news on #ArnoldPalmer. As someone who grew up playing competitive golf he was a hero of mine. Prayers for his family. RIP
— Brian Scott (@bscottracing) September 26, 2016
