Donald C. Ling, 70, of Brick, died on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 in Brick, NJ. Ling was one of the premier race car owners at Wall Stadium in Wall Township and on the Northeast pavement racing circuit, with #X-6 and #66 Modifieds, during the 1970s and 80s. He was a benevolent sponsor of many drivers and teams, not only at Wall but at nearby New Egypt Speedway. Don Sr. became one of the prime influences on the NASCAR North careers of Martin Truex Sr. and Jr., and has also encouraged the NASCAR national career of Martin Jr.’s brother, Ryan Truex. Among the drivers/teams whose cars have run with the Ling Trucking sponsor banner are those of Dick Barney, Jimmy Blewett, Pete Brittain and Billy Pauch Sr. Ling also was a car owner in the [now] Nationwide Series from 1988-1998, his cars ran 32 races.(Asbury Park Press), service info and more of the obituary at legacy.com.(6-5-2012)
