Sad and Unexpected News: Harry Melling 54, owner of Melling Racing(#9 Cartoon Network Ford), died Saturday after suffering a fatal heart attack. More info at NASCAR Online — UPDATE 1: “Melling Racing has been a second family to me,” #9 driver Jerry Nadeau said Saturday. “It is with heavy hearts that the crew and I will start Sunday’s race (the Coca-Cola 600) as a tribute to Harry.”( That’s Racin’ ) — The Melling Racing team members wore wear black armbands in honor of Melling. The #9 Melling Racing Cartoon Network Ford carried special decals honoring Melling. Additionally, decals were also made available to all NASCAR Winston Cup Series teams, no idea what teams used them. The Melling family will receive friends at Nelson Funeral Home in Gaylord from 4 – 8 p.m. Monday, May 31. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 1, at Hole 6 of the Treetops Resort golf course. The family will also receive friends June 2 at Braun Funeral Home in Brooklyn, Mich., from 2 – 8 p.m. Melling’s funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on June 3 at First United Methodist Church of Jackson, Mich. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that contributions be made to three memorial funds: the Harry Melling Memorial Fund, Reece Endeavors and the Otsego Memorial Hospital Foundation. Donations should be sent to Jerry Alert at Treetops Resort, 3962 Wilkinson Road, Gaylord, Mich., 49735( NOL )
