Bryan Clauson tribute interrupted by tornado near Kokomo Speedway
Those in attendance for Bryan Clauson's celebration of life were forced to take cover after a tornado a few miles away during a round of extremely severe thunderstorms.
A tornado struck near a mall just four miles away from Kokomo Speedway, site of the Bryan Clauson tribute, but the track was not impacted. The tribute has since continued.
Tornadoes and extremely severe thunderstorms have rolled through various areas of Indiana throughout the afternoon.
See below for tweets from those who experienced Wednesday's severe storms firsthand.
Even w the weather hundreds of @BryanClauson fans still here telling stories again & celebrating his life! pic.twitter.com/YS7KF2hwnu
— J. Douglas Boles (@jdouglas4) August 24, 2016
Video of Kokomo tornado ripping through the city. Notice: Strong language. Video: Trent Smith pic.twitter.com/8tfuI5WeuM
— Matt Rudkin WSBT (@MattRudkinWSBT) August 24, 2016
The scene from #speedway #tornado @indystar pic.twitter.com/7OnDdpb8TV
— michelle pemberton (@MichelleRocket) August 24, 2016
The basement gym & offices @IMS usually have another use! Right now it is shelter/weather station! Stay safe team! pic.twitter.com/3QJ33rtrkQ
— J. Douglas Boles (@jdouglas4) August 24, 2016
#BCforever pic.twitter.com/OqozjDpMUQ
— Lauren Stewart (@LaurenStewart9) August 24, 2016
Raining here @kokomospeedway. No worries. We're not sweating the small stuff. ?
— Lauren Stewart (@LaurenStewart9) August 24, 2016
A full house is on hand this afternoon at Kokomo Speedway for Bryan Clauson's "Celebration of Life." pic.twitter.com/etrWYFuOk7
— USAC Racing (@USACNation) August 24, 2016