Busch Grand National Series

Team Rensi Mourns Passing of Long-Time Friend and Employee

Team Rensi Motorsports lost a member of its family on Sunday evening. Don Stiteler, gas man for the No. 25 Team Marines and long-time member of the NASCAR family, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2002. Ed Rensi, owner of Team Rensi Motorsports made the following statement:

"Don was a outstanding member of our organization. He has been with us since the beginning of the 1999 season and we would not be where we are in this sport without his dedication and the hard work he put into this team. He will be greatly missed by all at Team Rensi Motorsports. Our thoughts and prayers remain with his wife Fern, and his entire family at this time."

Funeral arrangements are as follows:

Kraft Funeral Home
814 Bethlehem Street
Erdenheim, PA 19038
215-233-2231

Visitation is Thursday, December 12, 2002 from 7-9pm Memorial service is Friday, December 13, 2002 at 10am

In addition, Team Rensi mourns the passing of Lt.Col. Herbert T. Holden of the 6th Marine Corps Recruiting District, who also passed away on December 8, 2002.

"Col. Holden was a dedicated career Marine and a good friend and supporter of the Team Marines Racing program," said Rensi. "He will be missed by everyone at Team Rensi Motorsports."