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NASCAR legend diagnosed with CTE
Fred Lorenzen, a pioneering NASCAR Hall of Fame driver, was diagnosed postmortem with stage 3 chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), making him the first former NASCAR driver to receive such a diagnosis. His family revealed that decades of repeated head impacts from racing contributed to his behavioral and cognitive decline, which worsened in later years. This diagnosis highlights the potential long-term brain health risks associated with motorsport contact injuries, prompting calls for increased research and better support for retired drivers.
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