Sad News - Lou Blaney: Lou Blaney, father of Sprint Cup driver, Dave Blaney, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2009. Lou Blaney was inducted into the DIRT Motorsports Hall of Fame in Weedsport, N.Y. He was the first driver to be elected to the Hall of Fame from this region. Blaney’s victory list in the DIRT Modifieds is virtually untouchable. Lou was inducted into the Pittsburgh Circle Track Club Hall of Fame in 1997 along with Jack Freeman, Jean Lynch, and Mike Klapak. Viewing hours are as follows: Tuesday, January 27, 2009 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and 6:00pm to 9:00p At the Hartford United Methodist Presbyterian Church, Located on State Route 305 in Hartford, OH. Funeral Will Be Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at 11:00am. Cards can be sent to the Blaney Family At: P.O. Box 159, Hartford, OH 44424. See Sharon Speedway site and racerspastor.com for info.(1-25/26-2009)
