Former NASCAR Cup Series champion Brian Vickers, 42, stepped into the public eye this week with a brief statement addressing renewed scrutiny over his past communications with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Background on the Epstein Files
In a September 7 remarks that did not mention Epstein by name, Vickers acknowledged his silence, denied any involvement in Epstein’s crimes, and voiced concern for his family amid the fallout from the release of millions of government documents.
The Justice Department’s January disclosure of Epstein‑related files revealed an email dated February 14, 2019, in which Vickers wrote to Epstein accompanied by a winking emoji and an attachment, a detail that has fueled speculation about the extent of their interaction.
Sarah Kellen, who was married to Vickers before divorcing him, testified before the House Oversight Committee in May, denying any participation in Epstein’s illegal activities and describing years of abuse she endured while working as his assistant.
Kellen’s testimony underscored that Vickers and Epstein maintained minimal contact, a claim Vickers echoed in his own statement, which emphasized his limited correspondence and the personal toll the controversy has taken on his household.
Vickers, a three‑time Cup Series race winner and 2003 Busch Series champion, retired from competition earlier this year due to health issues, a move that has kept him out of the racing spotlight while the legal investigations continue.
The ongoing probes into Epstein’s network have kept the former driver’s name in the headlines, but Vickers’ measured response seeks to distance himself from any implication of wrongdoing and to protect his family’s reputation.