T.E. McHale died Monday after a battle with colon cancer. He was 68 years old.
A fixture in paddocks in the NTT IndyCar Series, IMSA and SCCA, McHale was the longtime manager of motorsports communication for Acura.
McHale retired from Honda during the 2020 racing season.
He started as sportswriter in Mansfield, Ohio, and later took a job on the CART Champ Car Series public relations staff.
He joined the Honda team in 2003 and was popular with racers and media members alike.