From Jayski.com:

Sad News: Red Bull Team Member Killed UPDATE: A member of a NASCAR team was shot to death outside his home in Alexander County late Saturday. Jimmy Sprinkle, 44, was a mechanic for the Red Bull racing team. He had been a member of the test team crew for about a year. Sprinkle lived on a farm in northeast Alexander County north of Hiddenite. He spent the afternoon working on his yard, then saw someone coming down his long gravel driveway around 10:30pm. Saturday and went out to investigate. That's when the person shot him once in the chest and died at Iredell Memorial Office. Alexander County investigators and State Bureau of Investigation agents believe they've found the shooter's vehicle, a white 1980s model Monte Carlo with a dark blue top. They are not commenting on a motive in the case. Although Sprinkle had spent much of his life in and around racing, his wife says he also had a life away from the track. "We live in the farming community, he helped plow many gardens, he's out with fertilizer, anything they need to do with cattle and horses," Sylvia Sprinkle said. Family members are still in disbelief and have many unanswered questions. Vickers' team released a statement on Monday regarding Sprinkle's death. The team, based in Mooresville, NC, had a moment of silence at the start of the day for their lost member. Anyone with information about the case is asked to call Alexander Crime Stoppers at (828) 632-8555.(wsoctv.com.(4-2-2007)
UPDATE: Police say they have identified a suspect in the shooting death of James Jimmy Sprinkle, a NASCAR crew team member and Hiddenite resident, but they are not naming names just yet. And no charges have been filed. Sprinkle, of Center Church Road, died Saturday at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville. Sprinkle, was shot once in the chest about 10:30 p.m. at his home. Authorities located a vehicle believed to have been used in the shooting. They spent much of Monday combing the car for evidence. We are making substantial progress in the case, and hope to make an arrest soon, Capt. Keith Warren of the Alexander County Sheriffs Office said. The shooting stunned Sprinkles friend, Phil Keever. Its beyond me, Keever said. This came from left field. Keever was with Sprinkle shortly before he was killed. He was helping me fertilize my pasture, Keever, 48, said. We were going to borrow his flatbed truck to load golf carts so my dad could take them to Virginia. I dropped Jimmy off at his house about 7:30 p.m. Sprinkle tested race cars for Team Red Bull, a Nextel Cup team based in Mooresville. He previously worked for Evernham Motorsports Marty Gaunt, vice president and general manager of Team Red Bull, issued this statement: We are shocked and deeply saddened by the unfortunate loss of Jimmy Sprinkles life. We extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to Jimmys family and friends. Jimmy was one of those hard-working crew guys with great personality that dont come around very often. Jimmy will be sorely missed at the race shop and at the track.
Tom Czoka, transportation manager for Team Red Bull, worked with Sprinkle for five years. He spent many hours on the road with his co-worker and friend. He was quite a character, Czoka said from the Mooresville office. He never had a bad word to say. He always looked for positives, and was always upbeat, willing to help somebody. I dont know if they can replace him.(Hickory Record)
Survivors include: his wife, Sylvia Dyson Sprinkle, of the home; his step-father, Willie Feimster of Taylorsville; a sister, Susan McLain and husband, Marty, of Hiddenite; a step-sister, Diana and husband, Shaun Cory, of Banner Elk; a step-brother, Chuck Feimster, of Waxhaw; two nephews, Darren and Kelly McLain of Hiddenite. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Visitiation is scheduled for today: Adams Funeral Home, 307 Main Avenue Drive, Taylorsville, NC. Tuesday, April 3 from 4:00-8:00pm/et. The funeral will be conducted at 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2007 at Fairview Baptist Church by the Revs. Tony Dyson and Ruel Fox. Memorials may be given to Motor Racing Outreach, 5555 Concord Parkway S., Suite 405, Concord, N.C. 28027.(4-3-2007)