AMI Racer and Great friend Stan Riley passes....

Many of you are familiar with the bright orange 67 Camaro in AMI which you could find in the lanes at almost every AMI event thru-out the years with the nicest person you could ever meet behind the wheel...Stan Riley. Stan made every race he possibly could, and was dedicated to the series. He and his brother Bryan used to call often to discuss the upcoming year and how stoked they were to be coming out and not just racing but enjoying their day with the great friends made within the series. He had just purchased a new car and had only made some license runs and one test pass to get ready for this season's upcoming AMI schedule. I am so sorry to post, but Stan, so well liked in the Shootout Series, was blind-sided, diagnosed with cancer. Stanley, without the time to even think about it passed away on Monday at 57 years old. I will miss Stanley, what a joy and priveledge it was to have been his friend.

Stanley "Stan" John Riley, 57, raced into this world on November 10, 1953. Born to Marion and the late Donald Riley. Raised in Burlington County, NJ with his 3 brothers; Donald, Jr., Keith, and Bryan. Along with his 3 sisters; Charlene Stevens, FloAnn Howe, and Pamela Moore. A graduate of Hamilton HS Wwest, Hamilton, NJ in 1972. Enlisted in the US Navy in 1976 through 1983. Loving husband to Sharon Riley. Proud father to 4 sons; Stanley, Jr., Shawn, Jeremy, and Stephen, also 2 daughters; Cindy Sandall and Karen Frere. Worlds greatest Poppy to 7 grandchildren. Lovingly adored by 40 nieces and nephews. Worked in the elevator trade for over 30 years. A great outdoorsmen, avid hunter, and fisherman. His love for cars and racing were a true passion in his amazing adventure of a life, that ended on February 28, 2011. A life celebration will take place on Saturday, March 5, 2011 from 1 pm until time of service at 3 pm at Arehart-Echols Funeral Home, P.A. in La Plata, MD. The Rev. James Chance will officiate. Interment will be private at Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Cheltenham, MD on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to DRAW-Drag Racing Association of Women Attn: Pat Shaeffer 126 Skylite Drive Hanover, PA 17331