Elizabeth “Lizzy” Musi, 33, of Statesville, N.C., passed away surrounded by family on June 28, 2024.
She grew up in Carteret, N.J., and graduated from Carteret High School. From a very early age, Lizzy was introduced to the world of drag racing, being the daughter of legendary engine builder and professional race car driver, Pat Musi. Attending all the races of her father’s career, Lizzy grew a passion for the sport and by eight years old was driving her own junior dragster. As the years went on, she began racing PDRA Top Sportsman. She then moved onto PDRA Pro Nitrous, stepping into Frank Brandao’s National Event Winning Dodge Dart, previously driven by her father and becoming the first woman to win a Pro Nitrous race. Afterwards, Lizzy became an international star, racing on the Street Outlaws No Prep Kings TV Series, where she was the first woman to win an NPK race and first person to win three NPK events in a row. Lizzy had an affection for animals and had many pets throughout her life. She was also a talented artist.
Lizzy was predeceased by her maternal grandmother, Gunhild, and her paternal grandparents, Rose and Ralph.
Surviving are her parents, Liz and Pat; sisters, Rose Marie (“Bobo”) and Patricia (“Tricia”); her loving boyfriend, Jeffrey; uncle Ralph, uncle Jerry and his wife JoAnn, uncle Lars and his wife Eva; aunts Catarina and Susanne; cousins, Jerry, Patrick, Antonia, and Ralphie; niece, Abriana and her faithfully devoted dog, Jax.
Services will be held at 12 noon on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at St. Therese Catholic Church, Mooresville.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, from 2 to 8 p.m. at the Heritage House of Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville, N.C.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation (www.tnbcfoundation.org).
Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville, NC is proudly serving the Musi family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.
This breaks my heart. I’ve been watching Street Outlaws since Day 1. When she came onto the scene, I instantly fell in love. We’ll miss you, baby girl. R.I.P. (Race In Peace) 🤟
So very sorry to hear about Lizzy passing on! Like so many others, I enjoyed watching Her Race and she always hugged her opponent before and after the Race! You could tell she had a Huge Heart, but Lizzy was still Very Competitive! I will miss her smile and her laugh! My prayers go out to her family! I once asked a Minister why God took young people. His answer made sense to me. He said wouldn’t Heaven be a boring place with just old people. Rest in peace, Lizzy. GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN!
I’m so sorry for your loss, Pat Musi. Losing your Lizzy must be one of the hardest things you’ll live through. I pray for you, Mr. Musi and your family, that God will help you though this. RIP Lizzy. No more pain. You’re a winner in the eyes of the world and mine forever.
So very sorry for the family’s grief! I know how they feel; I lost my son recently at age 31. There’s no pain like the death of a child. God be with the family.
I was lucky enough to meet Lizzy at 2 NPK events in Texas..she was so nice and had a great smile..I was hoping to meet her again this year at the Texas NPK races..when I saw the news she had passed I had to wipe a tear from my eyes..you are and will be missed Lizzy.
I was honored to meet Lizzy in Mooresville a couple years ago. i got my picture taken with her. Very beautiful person inside and out. I lost my son when he was 29. My heart bleeds for her parents. The loss of a child is indescribable. Nothing will ever match it. I’m so deeply sorry. May her mom and dad find peace.