He passed away due to cancer. I forget which it was but it was announced in our local club newsletter. Nick was an awesome guy, knew him for about 15 years or so, member of various clubs with him as well...
I've seen this truck run before with Shockey as the driver...
Sorry to hear of the unfortunate accident with Darnell!!
Shockwave, the legendary jet truck, crashes and claims life of driver Chris Darnell - Hagerty Media