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Johnny Roten, Front Row Motorsports performance director, dead

JHby: Jonathan Howard11/20/25Jondean25

Tragic news from Front Row Motorsports this afternoon. Performance director Johnny Roten has died. Roten had spent the last three years with Front Row. He was a longtime member of the NASCAR community and industry.

This afternoon, Front Row Motorsports confirmed the news that their friend and employee, Johnny Roten, had died. It is sudden and horrible for Roten’s family, friends, loved ones, and his racing family at FRM.

“We are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of our Performance Director Johnny Roten,” Front Row posted on social media. “Johnny has been an integral part of Front Row Motorsports for the last 3 years and the NASCAR community for well over three decades. His presence and personality will be deeply missed.”

Front Row Motorsports fields three Cup Series teams and two Truck Series teams in NASCAR. Johnny Roten had been with the team the last three seasons. During that time, the team saw wins in both series and grew from two charters to three in the Cup Series, and from one truck to two in the Truck Series.

Losing such a vital member of the team is devastating, but losing the person is tragic and heartbreaking. Rest in peace, Johnny Roten. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and NASCAR family during this difficult time.