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SWEDESBORO, N.J. -- NASCAR driver Jason Leffler died after an accident in a heat race at a dirt car event at Bridgeport Speedway. The 37-year-old Leffler, a two-time winner on the NASCAR Nationwide Series who had the nickname "LefTurn" above the drivers side window on his race cars, was pronounced dead Wednesday night shortly after 9 p.m., New Jersey State Police said. "NASCAR extends its thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathies to the family of Jason Leffler who passed away earlier this evening," NASCAR said in a statement. "For more than a decade, Jason was a fierce competitor in our sport and he will be missed." Bridgeport Speedway immediately suspended racing for the rest of the night after Lefflers accident at the 0.625-mile, high-banked dirt oval. After losing his NASCAR ride, Leffler had been racing dirt car events most of this year, including the 410 Sprint Car race Wednesday that promised a $7,000 prize to the winner. On Sunday, Leffler finished last at Pocono in his lone NASCAR Sprint Cup start of the year. He ran just eight laps in a start-and-park ride. From Long Beach, Calif., Leffler made 423 starts in NASCARs three national series, but won just the two Nationwide races and one Truck Series event in a career that began in 1999. He also made three IndyCar Series starts, finishing 17th in the 2000 Indianapolis 500. A statement from Indianapolis Motor Speedway called Leffler "one of the most versatile race drivers in America, showing his talent by competing in the Indianapolis 500 and the Brickyard 400 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during his career." "He also displayed the skills that would help him reach the top levels of the sport by winning four USAC national series titles while winning on tracks throughout the Midwest," the statement said. Lefflers last full NASCAR season was 2011, when he ran the entire Nationwide schedule for Turner Motorsports. He finished sixth in the standings that season and hadnt had a steady NASCAR ride since. Although he never made it at the NASCAR Sprint Cup level, Leffler ran almost the entire 2001 season for Chip Ganassi Racing and ran 19 races in 2005 for Joe Gibbs Racing in the car now driven by Denny Hamlin. Leffler is survived by 5-year-old son Charlie Dean. "Really sad for Jason Leffler and his family," NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Brad Keselowski said on Twitter. "Thinking about his little boy." Leffler won three consecutive USAC Midget championships from 1997-99 before following mentor Tony Stewarts path into NASCAR. Stewart-Haas Racing, owned by Stewart, tweeted: "Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Jason Leffler. A good man; a good racer. Godspeed friend." Leffler originally signed with Joe Gibbs Racing, the same team Stewart drove for at the time, and ran the 2000 Nationwide season for JGR. He grabbed four top 10s as a rookie, and moved to Cup the next year with Ganassi in a deal that lasted only one season. IndyCar driver Justin Wilson tweeted: "Another reminder of how this sport we love can be so cruel. Thoughts with his family." Wilson included the hashtag "LEFturn." NASCAR driver Clint Bowyer also included the hashtag "LEFturn" in a tweet, saying: "So sad to hear about Jason Leffler. Was a wheel man and a fun fun person to be around." Many drivers also mentioned Charlie Dean in their tweets. A single father, Leffler was devoted to his son and his Instagram account was full of photos of the two spending time together, including many at race tracks. "Praying for all of Jason Leffler family, especially his little guy Charlie," tweeted IndyCar driver Ed Carpenter. A little over two weeks ago, 22-year-old driver Josh Burton died of injuries sustained in a crash at Bloomington Speedway in Indiana. In late May at a dirt track in Nevada, two drivers were killed in a race. 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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- Bret Bielema doesnt plan to remind Arkansas about last years shocking early-season loss to Toledo ahead of Saturdays season opener against Louisiana Tech.Frankly, he thinks the players have already heard enough about their slow start in 2015.Entering his fourth year at Arkansas, Bielema also thinks the deep and talented Razorbacks are primed to open the year like the team that closed last season with six wins in its final seven games.I do think that one of the things our guys have talked about is starting fast, Bielema said. Last year we didnt start fast in our first four games, and the result was we were a 1/3 team coming out of it. So, I think that element is out there good enough.Slow starts to the season have been a problem in each of the last two seasons for Arkansas, though the Razorbacks have recovered both times to earn bowl appearances. Arkansas was 4-4 two seasons ago before winning four of its final six games, and last years strong finish came after a 2-5 start.With a first-time starting quarterback in Austin Allen, an overhauled backfield and three new starting offensive linemen, the new-look Razorbacks arent likely to ease into this season on Saturday, either.Awaiting Arkansas is a Louisiana Tech team thats 18-9 over the last two seasons, including a 6-2 mark in Conference USA last season.However, the Bulldogs lost much of the talent that led the way to a New Orleans Bowl victory over Arkansas State last season -- including eight starters on defense. That said, fourth-year coach Skip Holtz is confident Louisiana Techs established winning ways will help it contend with its lack of experience in a difficult Southeastern Conference environment.Likewise, the Razorbacks believe they are ready to continue building momentum after improving their win total in each of Bielemas first three seasons. And they are ready to show theyve learned from last years early struggles.We always learn new things through our strugglles, Arkansas running back Rawleigh Williams said.dddddddddddd And I think thats what we learned, to keep it week by week.Some things to watch in Saturdays opener for both teams:HIGGINS WATCHQuarterback Ryan Higgins was expected to be the starter for the Bulldogs on Saturday, but the senior -- while not suspended -- wont start following his arrest on a drunken-driving charge in early August. Instead, 6-foot-1, 222-pound freshman JMar Smith is expected to take the first snap for Louisiana Tech after redshirting last season, though Holtz didnt rule out Higgins seeing action.ALLENS DEBUTAfter seeming limited action in eight games over the last two seasons, Allen will make his first start for the Razorbacks on Saturday. The fourth-year junior was named the starter by Bielema in the spring, and he succeeds his older brother, Brandon.HOLTZ TRIBUTEFormer Arkansas coach Lou Holtz, father of Louisiana Tech coach Skip Holtz, will be recognized at halftime of Saturdays game. Lou Holtz coached the Razorbacks from 1977-83 and was 60-21-2. I think it is an unbelievable tribute and I am excited for him, that he will have the opportunity to experience that and the appreciation of the Arkansas fans, Skip Holtz said.DEFENSIVE RETURNAfter finishing 10th nationally in total defense two years ago, Arkansas fell to 58th last season -- allowing 391.6 yards per game. The Razorbacks, led by third-year defensive coordinator Robb Smith and a unit that returns nine starters, believe they are poised to return to their 2014 form.HELPFUL HATCHERArkansas wide receiver Keon Hatcher missed most of last season with a foot injury, but the senior will make his return on Saturday. 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