The Tompkinsville community and members of the Mid-South Cross Country (MSXC) racing family are mourning the reported death of Tucker Reese Scott, affectionately known among fellow racers as Tucker Scott #020, following a tragic accident on August 26, 2026.
Tucker’s reported passing has brought grief to the racing community that had known him for years. MSXC organizers remembered him as a respectful and competitive young racer who grew up around the racetrack and developed friendships with fellow competitors, their families and others who shared his passion for motorsports.
For members of the MSXC family, Tucker was more than a competitor. He was someone whose presence became familiar at race weekends, from the starting line to the friendships formed away from competition. Organizers said they had the opportunity to watch him grow through the years and become an established part of the racing community.
Following his reported death, MSXC paid tribute to Tucker by adopting the phrase “Forever #020” in his memory. His racing number became closely associated with him, serving as a lasting reminder of the young racer who brought his personality and competitive spirit to the track.
Fellow racers have remembered Tucker for his respectful nature and the smile he brought to race weekends. Those memories have taken on even greater significance as the racing community comes together to support his loved ones.
Outside of motorsports, Tucker was employed by O’Reilly Auto Parts. His work and his involvement in racing represented important parts of his life, while his connections with fellow racers and members of the community helped establish the relationships for which he is now being remembered.
Tucker’s family is also facing an especially painful period. His mother, Chasity Gearlds, reportedly died from cancer in June 2026, only months before Tucker’s own reported passing.
The loss has therefore brought another devastating blow to the family in a short period of time. Family members have asked for prayers and support for Tucker’s sisters, Baylee and Emberlyn, as they navigate the loss of their brother.
The exact circumstances surrounding the accident that reportedly claimed Tucker’s life have not been publicly confirmed. Available information does not establish where the accident occurred, what vehicles or equipment may have been involved, or whether anyone else was injured. Those details should not be treated as fact unless confirmed by authorities or the family.
For the MSXC community, however, Tucker’s legacy is already being defined by the years he spent around the racetrack and the relationships he built there.
His number, #020, will now carry a meaning beyond competition. “Forever #020” has become a tribute to a racer remembered not only for his ability on the course, but for the friendships, respect and memories he left behind.
As Tompkinsville and the wider MSXC racing family mourn, fellow competitors and friends are left remembering Tucker Scott at the starting line, where he spent so much of his life, and carrying forward the memories of the young man who became an important part of their racing family.
