NASCAR takes to social media to remember Marvin Panch

The world of NASCAR is mourning the passing of another legendary name in the history of the sport.

Marvin Panch, who won the 1961 Daytona 500 and won a total of 17 Grand National races in his career, passed away Thursday of natural causes.

Click here for the story of Panch’s passing.

The NASCAR world took to social media to remember Panch:

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Rest in peace, Marvin Panch: https://t.co/S41yd3OJtQ pic.twitter.com/YfMYz6EgWO

— NASCAR (@NASCAR) December 31, 2015

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Thoughts and prayers to the family & friends of former driver Marvin Panch, who passed away today at the age of 89. pic.twitter.com/13UCOpL16l

— NASCAR Memories (@NASCARMemories) December 31, 2015

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So sad to learn of passing of another @NASCAR legend. RIP Marvin Panch.

— Winston Kelley (@WinstonKelley) December 31, 2015

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Lost another good one today. What's supposed to be a fun day is clouded by the sadness from the passing of Marvin Panch. #NASCAR

— Wood Brothers Racing (@woodbrothers21) December 31, 2015

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Sad to hear of passing of Marvin Panch, loved his visits including this w fellow Daytona 500 Champ @jamiemcmurray pic.twitter.com/N3YjzE8C2r

— PlanBSales.com (@PlanBSales) December 31, 2015

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We are saddened by the news of the passing of 1961 DAYTONA 500 champ Marvin Panch. We send our condolences to Marvin’s family and friends.

— Daytona International Speedway (@DAYTONA) December 31, 2015

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Sad to hear of the passing of 1961 Daytona 500 winner Marvin Panch. He was a great racer, and better yet, a wonderful man. Rest in Peace

— Dave Moody (@DGodfatherMoody) December 31, 2015

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Saddened to hear the loss of a great man. RIP Marvin Panch. He was a hero in every sense of the word and a wheelman. pic.twitter.com/sBla1h6rRr

— Matt Yocum (@MattYocum) December 31, 2015

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RIP Marvin Panch ! pic.twitter.com/ymlGofaePY

— Jeff Nuckles (@COLUMBUSPEEDWAY) December 31, 2015

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