When did Lizzy Musi die?
Tragically, Lizzy lost her life on June 27.
Her dad Pat confirmed her passing in a Facebook statement.
He said: “Surrounded by her family, in the comfort of her own home, Lizzy was called to heaven at 11:25 pm tonight.
“Thank you for all the prayers and support throughout her battle.
“At this time, the family would like to have time to process, grief and make arrangements in peace.
“We will give an update as soon as we have information to share.”
Who was Lizzy Musi?
Lizzy gained fame as she starred on Discovery Channel show The Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings.
Raised in North Carolina, she grew up around racetracks as the daughter of Pat Musi, a renowned engine builder and “doorslammer” – drag racing in full-body sedans.
Lizzy followed in her father’s footsteps and soared up the drag-racing ranks.
In 2014, she was the first woman to break the 200mph barrier in eighth-mile racing in a 3.802 second run.
Her achievements on the track made her an inspirational figure for budding female drivers.
Tributes continue to pour in
As her fans across America wake up, tributes are flooding in for inspirational driver Lizzy Musi.
One X user said: “Anyone who watches Street Outlaws and its offshoots, especially No Prep Kings will know Lizzy Musi. Today, she lost her battle with Stage 4 breast cancer at just 33. So very sad…”
Another wrote: “So sad…so young! RIP Lizzy Musi”
Lizzy Musi hailed boyfriend’s unwavering support
Earlier this year, Lizzy Musi publicly praised her boyfriend Jeffrey Earnhardt, the grandson of legendary NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt, for his unwavering support.
“This guy right here has supported me like no other from sleepless ER nights and dealing with my health to cheering me on at my races,” Musi wrote on Instagram.
“This past weekend I got to watch him do his thing after a long off-season and he just straight killed it. @jearnhardt1 #thankful #oneofakind #howloveissupposetofeel”