![]() ![]() Even in his passing his generosity was demonstrated. Despite his remarkable success, however, Bryan is best remembered for his humility, kindness and positive outlook. The tribute continued on the back side: “Bryan also took his thrilling talent to the upper echelons of the sport, racing in NASCAR, and three times in the iconic Indianapolis 500. ![]() He won the Chili Bowl, the Turkey Night Grand Prix twice, and the Belleville Nationals three times.” ![]() With USAC he won two National Midget Championships, two Sprint Car Championships, and three Drivers Championships. 112 USAC wins ranks him in the top five all time. Despite his passing in 2016, at only age 27, his mark was already indelible. The front side reads: “Known internationally as one of America’s most popular and successful short-track racers, Bryan Clauson was also a proud Noblesville Miller. The marker is fixated next to the parking entrance outside the shelter. “Here we are, six months later, and people still think of him and care about him and want to show their respect for him. “They’re all emotional,” Tim said of each day. “I think the biggest thing I miss the most is his smile,” Diana said, smiling and shedding a tear. His parents, Tim and Diana, proudly looked at the marker, at the photo his mother called her favorite, an image of the driver sporting his serious race face, “the look.” “We went everywhere with them.”Įvery day since Clauson’s departure has been an emotional rollercoaster. “It’s incomplete without the dogs,” she said of Chevy, a 4-year-old Jack Russell Terrier, and Stewart, a 3-year-old Beagle Terrier. “The only thing missing is Bryan,” said Stewart, 25, “but he’s right here with us because he’s the reason we’re all here together.” Indiana Racing Memorial Association (IRMA) and the City of Noblesville teamed with Clauson’s family to place the marker in this sentimental place. Stories were shared and tears shed before, during and after a one-hour ceremony to commemorate the unveiling of a historical marker with Clauson’s picture, his many racing accomplishments and his legacy. 7, 2016, a day after a race crash at Belleville, Kansas. She returned to this memorable location on a warm, shiny Saturday with family, friends and about 250 others to remember Clauson, a racing legend who proudly called Noblesville home, a multiple national sprint car and midget champion with 112 career USAC victories who died at 27 on Aug. “I’ve got pictures all over my house from that day.” “It feels like it was yesterday,” Lauren said. The shoot included the couple’s dogs, Chevy and Stewart. NOBLESVILLE, Indiana - They came to this spot a year ago to take engagement photographs at Forest Park Shelter 5.Ĭolder temperatures couldn’t diminish the warmth Bryan Clauson and Lauren Stewart shared for one another. ![]()
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