17-year-old racer dies in Tenn. after accident at Duck River Raceway Park

A Middle Tennessee community is mourning the loss of 17-year-old racer Bentlee Potts after a crash Saturday night at Duck River Raceway Park.In a social media post, Potts' mother, Ashlee Howell, said her son was racing when "a tragic accident occurred.""His car flipped, and our sweet boy did not survive," Howell wrote.Duck River Raceway Park called the loss one that "none of us will ever forget."Track owners Russell and Angie said Potts was more than just a racer."He was part of our racing family," they wrote. "He had a passion for the sport and a love for being at the racetrack."Potts was also a student at Santa Fe School and a member of the Class of 2027. In a statement, the school said his "smile, personality, and enthusiasm touched the lives of many."School officials said students and staff looked forward to hearing Potts share NASCAR updates during morning announcements and said his presence will be missed throughout the school.Howell also asked for prayers for Potts' sister, Mayce, and the rest of the family."Our hearts are shattered beyond anything I can describe," Howell wrote. "Bentlee was loved by so many, and the pain of losing him is unimaginable."The raceway and school both asked the community to keep Potts' family, friends and loved ones in their thoughts and prayers.A GoFundMe has been launched to support Potts' family.Here's the full statement from Duck River Raceway Park: