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Racecar driver dies after 'on-track incident' at Lernerville Speedway

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SARVER, Pa. (KDKA) -- A racecar driver has died following an 'on-track incident' at Lernerville Speedway in Butler County.

Butler County 911 officials told KDKA-TV on Sunday that there was an incident at the track and one of the drivers was airlifted from the scene.

The driver's wife shared an update on social media that he has been "declared deceased."

Races were being held during the "Geibel Fest - Day of Destruction" event at the racetrack.

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