I was reminded by Barbara Widitz, who runs a Jeff Gordon newsletter
(http://www.fullspeed.to/jeffgordon) that today is the 5th anniversary
of Kenny Irwin's tragic death as a result of a crash during practice at
New Hampshire.  Kenny Irwin Jr., 1998 Winston Cup Rookie of The Year,
was only 30.

Of all the NASCAR drivers who have tragically died, Kenny has been
forgotten for the most part, as far as I am concerned.  You hear about
Dale Earnhardt, Adam Petty, Davey Allison, and Alan Kulwicki all the
time, but only rarely is Kenny Irwin Jr. mentioned.  The same might also
be said for J.D. McDuffie.

The Official Kenny Irwin Jr. Memorial Foundation website is online at
http://www.kennyirwinjrfoundation.org/.  If you are a Kenny Irwin Jr.
fan, you ought to check it out.

"Kenny and Reva Irwin, parents of the late Kenny Irwin Jr., have
unveiled the official Kenny Irwin Jr. Memorial Foundation.org website.
Located at http://www.kennyirwinjrfoundation.org, the website has a "fan
club" section to learn how to support the foundation, as well as a
contact section with e-mail addresses, phone numbers, directions
information, and a printable donation form. Another feature is current
photos and regularly updated news about the Dare to Dream Camp, located
near New Castle, Indiana. The 27 acre campground has a six acre lake.
The foundation was established in 2000, as a way for the Irwin's to
honor Kenny's legacy, and continue his generosity to under-privileged
children. The Irwins wanted an official website to serve as an ongoing
tribute to Kenny's memory by creating awareness for upcoming foundation
events and projects." (Jayski)

Jayski also has a bunch of other information and links about Kenny Irwin
Jr. at http://www.jayski.com/teams/42irwin.htm.

Staff writer Michelle Dyer wrote an article on Kenny, too.  Please see
the STAFF WRITER section below the headlines.

Here's an article for you, too.

Kenny (Irwin) we miss you - by Barbara Widitz
http://www.speedwaymedia.com/Articles/05/063005Widitz.asp

In other MotorSportsNews.Net news, please welcome new columnist Ryan
McGavin.  His first submission, about NASCAR Busch Series team Akin
Motorsports, is also below in the STAFF WRITER section.  Welcome, Ryan!
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