NASCAR legend Darrell Waltrip steps back from public life with progressive brain disease

Darrell Waltrip, one of the most celebrated figures in NASCAR history, has stepped away from public life after being diagnosed with a progressive brain disease.

Waltrip built a legendary reputation on the racetrack before transitioning into a prominent broadcasting career with Fox Sports, where he became a familiar and popular voice to racing fans across the country.

The diagnosis marks a difficult chapter for a man who spent decades at the centre of American motorsport, both as a competitor and as a commentator. No further details about the specific nature of the condition or his prognosis have been made available.