Candace Muzny death: Former Nascar driver released from jail found dead in suspicious circumstances, police say

A neighbour found the woman unresponsive in her Oklahoma City home Monday evening

Former Nascar driver Candace Muzny was found dead in her home on Monday evening (Getty Images)

Former Nascar driver Candace Muzny has been found dead in her Oklahoma home and police are calling the death suspicious, reports claim.

The 43-year-old was found unresponsive in her Oklahoma City residence by a neighbour on Monday evening.

This comes just a few days after Ms Muzny was released from jail on Friday.

She made the news last month after she allegedly punched a nail technician for not speaking English to her. Ms Muzny was then accused of attacking a responding police officer with a knife, Fox 8 reported.

Police said her death remains under investigation.