Put-in-Bay businessman dies in Florida

A Put-in-Bay businessman died Saturday in Daytona Beach, Florida, in an incident on a race track, according to Mike Skeen, a professional race car driver based Charlotte, North Carolina. "Today was a sad day at the race track. My friend and client, Mark Mathys passed away during an incident on track during IGT practice at Daytona," Skeen posted at his social media account. "My heart goes out to his family and friends that he loved so much. He was a passionate enthusiast of the sport who will be missed in the paddock." Mathys was the owner of the Put-in-Bay Resort and Bay Lodging and recently sold some of his assets in a multimillion dollar deal. He was a racing enthusiast in International GT, a U.S.-based auto racing series. The International GT: StatementThe series has issued the following statement: "We confirm the death of a driver who was transported to a local hospital after an incident during International GT's practice session at Daytona International Speedway," the statement opened. "A second driver involved in the incident was also transported to a local hospital. Our deepest sympathies go to the family of the driver who has passed. We would like to give our well wishes to the second driver during their recovery." The International GT Series event scheduled to conclude on Sunday. Screenshot