NASCAR Hall of Famer diagnosed with frontotemporal degeneration, possible CTE from racing
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September 24, 2026
NASCAR Hall of Famer Darrell Waltrip has been diagnosed with frontotemporal degeneration (FTD), complicated by possible chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), according to a statement his family put out Wednesday. Waltrip, now 79, won 84 races over a…
New research finds 1 in 4 NFL players could develop CTE in their lifetime: ‘Should be a call to action’
August 25, 2026
The NFL continues to make a concerted effort for safe play for all players, especially when it comes to head injuries. But since chronic traumatic encephalopathy, better known as CTE, was found to be heavily linked to former professional football…