NASCAR community mourns the loss of Scott Zipadelli's stepdaughter
Torie Costa, stepdaughter of NASCAR XFINITY and Camping World Truck Series crew chief Scott Zipadelli, passed away Friday night after a long battle with cancer.
Throughout her battle with cancer, Torie's following and support group within the NASCAR community grew. One of Torie's biggest supporters was Sherry Pollex, longtime girlfriend of Martin Truex Jr. who has fought her own battle against ovarian cancer over the past two years.
For the November race at Texas Motor Speedway, the Red Horse Racing trucks carried Torie's name above the passenger side door. Zipadelli served as the crew chief for Ben Kennedy this season at RHR.
Wishing a very happy birthday to @torie_costa today! We were all thinking about you this weekend! pic.twitter.com/CbbvjWqzQj
— Red Horse Racing (@RedHorseRacing) November 8, 2015
Torie's battle with cancer also drew the attention of Carolina Panther's tight end Greg Olsen, Atlanta Braves outfielder Braxton Davidson, and others.
This is def worth a watch. #Toriestrong #UNCC https://t.co/hRbIPsIAyn
— Greg Olsen (@gregolsen88) December 15, 2015
Sending love and prayers back to NC from the @Braves organization for @torie_costa & fam! Stay strong and keep fighting! You got our support
— Braxton Davidson (@B_Davidson06) December 15, 2015
Prayers coming at ya @torie_costa from @Padres nation! Keep fighting! https://t.co/cY5MBgpwYz ??
— Logan Allen (@SD_Southpaw) December 15, 2015
Keep fighting @torie_costa! Like your friends, I'm dedicating this good day to you. #TorieStrong https://t.co/MLsrHOYZWU
— Devin Booker (@DevinBook) December 15, 2015
Unfortunately, Torie's fight with the disease came to an end Friday night at 9:37 p.m. ET. The NASCAR community came out to offer thoughts and prayers to Torie's entire family.
The world won't be the same without this beautiful soul on the planet. RIP my sweet angel. #cancersucks #TorieStrong pic.twitter.com/WMFq1Sp4zE
— Sherry Pollex (@SherryPollex) December 26, 2015
Sending our deepest sympathy and prayers to @SZipadelli13 and his family at the loss of his daughter, Torie ❤️ pic.twitter.com/gdBFZ5j70b
— Red Horse Racing (@RedHorseRacing) December 26, 2015
Want to extend my deepest sympathies and condolences to @SZipadelli13 on his loss. The NASCAR community loves you.
— Nick Terry (@nickterryMRO) December 26, 2015
My heart is absolutely breaking to hear that @torie_costa passed on this evening. @SZipadelli13 and your family are in our prayers tonight!
— Justin Allgaier (@J_Allgaier) December 26, 2015
#TorieStrong ??
— Justin Allgaier (@J_Allgaier) December 26, 2015
Thinking about @SZipadelli13 and his family tonight. So sorry for your loss.
— Andy Lally (@AndyLally) December 26, 2015
Very sad to hear this. @epaigewhite and I were just discussing how impressed we were by her spirit through it all. https://t.co/4drxoQKc7C
— Brad Keselowski (@keselowski) December 26, 2015
Heart breaks for @SZipadelli13 and all of @torie_costa 's family. Rest in peace Torie.
— Alex Bowman (@AlexBRacing) December 26, 2015
My heart goes out to @SZipadelli13 and family. My wife @KimWallace_36 and I Love you all. #TorieStrong
— Kenny Wallace (@Kenny_Wallace) December 26, 2015
Just heartbroken for @SZipadelli13 and his whole family who lost their sweet Torie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. #TorieStrong
— Kimberle A Burton (@kimburton12) December 26, 2015
? I am so sorry to hear this. She was such a beautiful and spirited young woman. She will be missed https://t.co/jnjsBiHX4y
— Jordan Fish (@missjfish) December 26, 2015
Praying and thinking about @SZipadelli13 and the whole Zipadelli family this morning. Torie has been an inspiration to so many people.. ??
— Rodney Childers (@RodneyChilders4) December 26, 2015
Just heard of Torie's passing yesterday. Prayers for @SZipadelli13 and the entire family... ??????
— Tony Gibson (@TonyOldman41) December 26, 2015