Nic Ross was a keen ministock and stock car racer and drove trucks for STL Linehaul. Christchurch's speedway racing community and truckies across the country are mourning the death of an aspiring young racer. Tauranga branch manager Rhys Page said Ross loved his truck and his job as it took him all over the North Island. Ross’ death had left many in the freighting industry devastated and many had posted tributes online under the tagline “lights on for Nic”. “Nic loved his customers like family and the customers loved his friendly approach just as much.

Source: Stuff March 10, 2021 01:52 UTC