![Southern Minnesota Race Car Driver Dies During Weekend Race At Deer Creek](https://townsquare.media/site/65/files/2023/05/attachment-Google-Maps-Deer-Creek.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Southern Minnesota Race Car Driver Dies During Weekend Race At Deer Creek
The racing community is mourning after the weekend death of a Southern Minnesota driver. Caleb Korpi of Claremont, according to an online fundraising post, suffered a 'major cardiac arrest' and passed away Saturday night at the Deer Creek Speedway.
![AM 1240 WJON logo](https://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2021/11/attachment-wjonam-alexacard-big.jpg?w=100)
The first post I saw in regard to Caleb's passing was a post from Minnesota Dirt.
Tributes to the late driver popped up across the racing community all weekend long.
A GoFundMe was set up for Caleb's family, and in that fundraising post it was revealed the believed cause of death, 'a massive cardiac event'.
"...Tami’s husband Caleb, who passed away unexpectedly on 5/27/23. Caleb was doing what he loved best, racing his car at Deer Creek when his car suddenly veered off the track. He was found unresponsive in his car after suffering from a major cardiac event. Any little bit helps and would be greatly appreciated! Please continue to keep our family in your thoughts and prayers as this road will be long and difficult."
Korpi was 47 years old and will leave a void not only in his family but in the racing community of Minnesota.
Racing continued at Deer Creek, after a discussion with track officials after Caleb's death. It's not clear at this time if there will be any memorials or moments of silence at any of this weekend's racing events around Minnesota.
Top 20 Minnesota Breweries From All Over the State
So Long! Minnesota's Ugliest Car Just Got Drove Off To Michigan
Cozy Up at This New Coffee Shop in Long Prairie
More From AM 1240 WJON
![Yum Or Yuck? Iconic Minnesota Brand Just Released Its Newest Flavor](http://townsquare.media/site/65/files/2024/07/attachment-hannes-johnson-via-unsplash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![This Minnesota Bridge’s Stability Is Being Monitored After Dam Breach](http://townsquare.media/site/65/files/2024/07/attachment-Image-Credit-Canva-and-Google-Maps.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![So. Minn. Police Department Issues Warning To Area Juveniles](http://townsquare.media/site/65/files/2024/07/attachment-Image-Credits-Canva-and-Google-Maps.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Are We About To Say Goodbye To A ‘Famous’ Minnesota Pie Shop?](http://townsquare.media/site/65/files/2024/06/attachment-Image-Credit-Canva-and-Google-Maps.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Award-Winning $3 Million Dollar ‘Rusty’ Minnesota Mansion For Sale](http://townsquare.media/site/65/files/2024/05/attachment-LaCresent-Rusty-Home.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Finally! The Real Story Behind This Gear Daddies Album Name](http://townsquare.media/site/65/files/2024/05/attachment-GettyImages-1185909773.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Want To Try One Of Minnesota’s Best Places For A Burger?](http://townsquare.media/site/65/files/2024/05/attachment-Image-Credit-Google-Maps-Kings-Place-Bar.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Explore MN! Get ‘Lost’ Along The Cannon Valley Trail This Summer](http://townsquare.media/site/65/files/2024/04/attachment-Image-Credit-Google-Maps-and-Canva1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Do You Know The Story Behind This Unique Minnesota Home?](http://townsquare.media/site/65/files/2024/01/attachment-Google-Maps2.jpg?w=980&q=75)