Sad News: (#01 Dodge driver) Jason Leffler’s father passed away of a heart attack on Aug. 24th, Condolences to family and friends – Additional Info: Charles Leffler, father of NASCAR Winston Cup rookie Jason Leffler, died from a heart attack on Friday, Aug. 24, 2001. The funeral was held at Fitz Henry Funeral Home, 44-635 San Rafael; Palm Desert, Calif. 92260; (760) 776-8866 on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2001 at 1:00pm/et. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame at P.O. Box 234; Marshall, Indiana 47859. Jason Leffler, driver of the #01 Cingular Wireless Dodge for Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, will compete in the Mountain Dew Southern 500 this weekend at Darlington Raceway.(Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates PR)(8-30-2001) (8-29-2001)
