Sad News:

Condolences to Steve deSouza, VP of Busch Operation for Joe Gibbs Racing. Steve’s younger sister, Marianne Barden, passed away May 20 following a 7 month battle with lymphoma (cancer). Steve had donated one of his kidneys to Marianne in March of 1994, which brought an end to his career as a professional powerboat (F-1) racer. MA had 8 1/2 perfect years with her “man-kidney,” as she called it, thanks to his unselfish generosity.( BGNRacing.com )(6-13-2003)