Mike Lenartowicz 1973 Lancaster
Mike Lenartowicz

New York Stock Car Racer Mike Lenartowicz Passes Away

Western N.Y. stock car racer Mike Lenartowicz of Kenmore, N.Y., passed away on May 2.

Lenartowicz was a member of Lancaster Speedway’s original Street Stock class in 1973 and raced there through the 1980s.

Lenartowicz was a Vietnam war Air Force veteran and operated Tonawanda Auto Service for 35 years. He also was a longtime member, and past president, of the Clutch Artists car club.

Mike is survived by his wife of 53 years, Margaret, and son Michael.

A mass of Christian burial will be held on May 7 at St. Paul’s RC Church in Kenmore at 10 a.m.

Memorials may be made to the Erie County SPCA at 300 Harlem Road in West Seneca, N.Y., 14224.