Sad News for the DAARA

DAARA member and one-half of their husband & wife Sprint Car team, Jay Yahnke passed away this weekend… He and his wife Sue were fixtures at the DAARA events around the State… Jay was a great guy and always fun to be around… His passing certainly will leave a huge void in the organization…

You can send your condolences about Jay to Sue Yahnke at:

Sue Yahnke
8908 Woodmeadow Loop
Bradenton, FL 34202

or Email her @ jyahnke@tampabay.rr.com

Here’s a nice photo collage of Jay put together by Jimmy Jeep…

God Speed Jay and May God Bless and Keep you Sue !

So sorry to hear of your loss, please know we are praying for you !

As Dave knows, I worked alot with DAARA when we had our Saturday shows at Orlando. Once a month the guys and gals came and put on a great show for us. I would have to chase them down always to give them their trophys since that is all they ever got when they raced. My heart is sad now and I am so sorry for this loss. Jay and Sue were a big part of DAARA and I am so, so sorry that we have now lost Jay. My heart, my prayers and my love are with Sue.

If it’s okay with you Dave, I’m going to repost your message on my website.

JAY YAHNKE’S FUNERAL WILL BE HELD AT 4pm WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 23, 2009 AT:
TOALE BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME
COLONIAL CHAPEL
40 N. ORANGE AVENUE
SARASOTA, FL 34236
(941) 955-4171

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS PLEASE MAKE DONATIONS TO:

TIDEWELL HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE
5955 RAND BOULEVARD
SARASOTA, FL 34238
(941) 552-7500
http://www.tidewell.org/donors.html

I finely had a chance to meet Sue and Jay for the first time at NSS. I real understand how much they both did for racing and DAARA with their promotion and travel all over the country.
Another driver takes the final Checkered Flag.
RIP Jay