Racer to be Honored at Anderson Speedway

Maurice “Marty” Ward, a racer at the Anderson Speedway, died during a race on Saturday, August 5. He was taken to the hospital but could not be saved. The Anderson County Coroner’s Office is investigating the cause of his death, but said it appeared he died of a heart attack. The Anderson Motor Speedway paid tribute to Ward on social media and announced that they would honor him in an upcoming race.