Window World’s CEO passes away unexpectedly
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By Kyle Ocker
Sprint Cup Series beat reporter
Todd Whitworth, CEO of Window World, died unexpectedly Friday from a cause not yet known. Window World is a sponsor for Front Row Motorsports and Latitude 43. Their foundation, Window World Cares, also appears on the hoods of many races for those two teams. The foundation is sponsoring both Boris Said, driver of the No. 26, and John Andretti, driver of the No. 34, this weekend at Daytona International Speedway.
“This loss is monumental on all levels,” Blair Ingle, President of Window World said. “His passion for auto racing, Window World Cares, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Veteran’s Airlift Command were immeasurable. We know in our heart that Todd would want to have John (Andretti) and Boris (Said) continue to race this weekend and raise support for Window World Cares and St. Jude. We will all feel pride knowing that the legacy of Todd will be carried through their efforts.”
The two teams will run a memorial decal on the cars this weekend at Daytona as well as black bands are the sleeves of their uniforms.
“My heart is heavy,” Andretti said. “Todd was more than a sponsor partner of mine. He was a true friend and I’m deeply saddened by his sudden loss. Todd and I met a few years ago and he almost immediately became a part of the Andretti family. His family and extended Window World family are all in my prayers, especially his wife Tammy and children Anna Grace, Wyatt and Tucker.”
Window World first began their NASCAR sponsorship program in 2009 with Front Row Motorsports.
Very sad what was the cause of his death. he was very young.