Known affectionately as “The Dean of American Motorsports” legendary commentator Chris Economaki passed away at the age 91. “The passing of Chris Economaki is a tough loss for me on both a personal and professional level, having known Chris throughout my life,” said NASCAR chairman Brian France. He was, indeed, ‘the Dean.’ Chris was a fixture for years at NASCAR events, and played a huge role in growing NASCAR’s popularity. I’ll miss seeing him and of course, I’ll miss hearing that voice. Jeff Gordon tweeted that this was a “Sad week in motorsports losing Bob Newton & Chris Economaki.