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NASCAR Exec Charged in Golf Cart Incident
29 May
Summary
- An executive was arrested at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
- She faces charges for allegedly hitting a man with a golf cart.
- NASCAR suspended her indefinitely pending legal proceedings.
Evanna Howell, 35, was arrested on May 23 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, charged with assault with a deadly weapon causing serious injury. The incident occurred around 1:45 p.m. on a Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway, where a 77-year-old man was reportedly struck by a golf cart and sustained a severe laceration. The circumstances leading to the event remain unclear.
Howell was initially booked into the Cabarrus County jail but was released on May 26 after posting a $125,000 bond. Her next court appearance is scheduled for June 16. Following the incident, NASCAR's penalty report confirmed Howell's indefinite suspension, pending the legal process.
Prior to this, Howell had an established career in sports and entertainment, notably joining 23XI Racing in November 2021. Her professional background includes roles at Loud And Live and Feld Entertainment, as well as experience with the Charlotte Hornets and Jacksonville Jaguars, focusing on sales and client management. She holds advanced degrees in Sport Business Management and Business Administration from the University of Central Florida.
