Contractor Duane Tabinski dies at NASCAR course
A NASCAR contractor named Duane Tabinski died due to electrocution at the Chicago Street Race site in downtown Chicago. The incident occurred on Friday, and the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed the death. The 53-year-old man was taken from the 500 block of South Columbus Drive near Buckingham Fountain to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The exact details of the incident have not been released.
NASCAR expressed its condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased contractor and mentioned that he suffered a “fatal medical emergency.” The contractor, Duane Tabinski, was the founder of DUANE, an event production company. He had invented a special piece of audio equipment called Tracpac, which he was setting up at the time of the incident. Tabinski had a long career working on special events and providing production equipment for NASCAR races and major concerts.
Colleagues of Tabinski described him as someone who treated everyone like a friend and always aimed to improve and make people happier. They mentioned that he had realized his dream and passion since he was 17 years old. Despite his absence, his loved ones are determined to carry on his legacy and continue with the planned NASCAR event and future shows.
Tabinski’s family is en route to Chicago to be with him during this difficult time.
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