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Tex Powell, a man known as a legend in the racing community has passed away.
People have taken to social media to react to the passing of the legend, “RIP Tex Powell, a great figure in the NASCAR garage for decades.
Tex Powell: Who was NASCAR carmaker Tex Powell?
Tex worked with some of the big names in motorsport history.
Powell also worked with Richard Petty in the 1970s before he brought the competition to the vast hordes of Porsches and Ferraris in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
He built the Camaro that Terry Labonte won the GTO class in the 1984 Rolex 24.
He was AJ Foyt’s crew chief in the 80s and 90s.”
In 2019, Powell worked with Richie Barsz on restoring the Ford GT that won at Le Mans, the race dramatized in the film “Ford v. Ferrari.”
The NASCAR community joined in praying for Tex Powell’s soul
The 1982 Camaro still comes with a variety of interesting documents, including a February 1982 letter of acceptance to Le Mans from the Automobile Club de L’Ouest. There is also a congratulatory letter from Peter Schutz for the American team’s participation on the continent. And holds a transcript of the letter from Tex Powell regarding the creation of the car. Moments after the bitter news, veteran racer Bobby Labonte sent out his prayers for the legend. He said, “Rip Tex Powell. You will be missed🙏🏻”
