RIP Don Holben

Phil Veldheer Racing · 09-20-2022, 05:36 AM

Long-time friend and drag racing legend Don Holben of Grand Ledge, Michigan passed away yesterday at the age of 72. The US Nationals winner and member of the Michigan Motorsports Hall of Fame was a friend to all. Funeral Plans have not been announced yet.

Jim Kaekel · 09-20-2022, 08:33 AM

Sad day. Don was a great racer and friend to many.

Sam Hamod · 09-20-2022, 11:52 AM

So sorry to hear that. A great competitor and friend. Many good memories.

Lyn Smith · 09-20-2022, 02:19 PM

Don Holben was a Great racer, a Great guy. He won his class at Indy 12 years in a row. 1976-1988. Division 3 Stock Champ, and multi time National event winner including the US Nationals. Div. 3 has lost a real Sportsmen legend. RIP Don.

MR DERBY CITY · 09-20-2022, 02:30 PM

As everyone has mentioned, Don was a fierce competitor on the track . He was also a WARRIOR while battling Parkinson’s. GODSPEED !!!!!!

Phil Veldheer Racing · 09-20-2022, 04:42 PM

Funeral information-

Visitation Friday 2-4 and 6-8 with service Saturday at 11.

Palmer Bush Jensen Delta Chapel
6020 W Saginaw Hwy
Lansing, MI 48917

John Dinkel · 09-21-2022, 09:20 AM

What a great guy, he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers to his family.

09-20-2022, 05:36 AM	#1
Phil Veldheer Racing Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Holland, MICHIGAN Posts: 155 Likes: 39 Liked 26 Times in 8 Posts	RIP Don Holben Long-time friend and drag racing legend Don Holben of Grand Ledge, Michigan passed away yesterday at the age of 72. The US Nationals winner and member of the Michigan Motorsports Hall of Fame was a friend to all. Funeral Plans have not been announced yet. Last edited by Phil Veldheer Racing; 09-20-2022 at 05:48 AM.

09-20-2022, 08:33 AM	#2
Jim Kaekel VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,222 Likes: 134 Liked 498 Times in 104 Posts	Re: RIP Don Holben Sad day. Don was a great racer and friend to many. __________________ Jim Kaekel 3836 STK

09-20-2022, 11:52 AM	#3
Sam Hamod Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 92 Likes: 1 Liked 17 Times in 7 Posts	Re: RIP Don Holben So sorry to hear that. A great competitor and friend. Many good memories. __________________ Sam Hamod 3456 STK

09-20-2022, 02:19 PM	#4
Lyn Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pontiac,il. Posts: 1,121 Likes: 217 Liked 841 Times in 156 Posts	Re: RIP Don Holben Don Holben was a Great racer, a Great guy. He won his class at Indy 12 years in a row. 1976-1988. Division 3 Stock Champ, and multi time National event winner including the US Nationals. Div. 3 has lost a real Sportsmen legend. RIP Don. Last edited by Lyn Smith; 09-20-2022 at 06:36 PM.

09-20-2022, 02:30 PM	#5
MR DERBY CITY VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Derby City, USA Posts: 3,316 Likes: 855 Liked 6,587 Times in 1,281 Posts	Re: RIP Don Holben As everyone has mentioned, Don was a fierce competitor on the track . He was also a WARRIOR while battling Parkinson’s. GODSPEED !!!!!!

09-20-2022, 04:42 PM	#6
Phil Veldheer Racing Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Holland, MICHIGAN Posts: 155 Likes: 39 Liked 26 Times in 8 Posts	Re: RIP Don Holben Funeral information- Visitation Friday 2-4 and 6-8 with service Saturday at 11. Palmer Bush Jensen Delta Chapel 6020 W Saginaw Hwy Lansing, MI 48917

09-21-2022, 09:20 AM	#7
John Dinkel Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pinckney, Michigan Posts: 500 Likes: 349 Liked 233 Times in 62 Posts	Re: RIP Don Holben What a great guy, he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers to his family. __________________ John Dinkel 3295 STK