Some sad news… 

John Stinsmen passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025.  A service will be held on Saturday May 31 at 10:30 AM at Stephens Funeral Home, 274 N Krocks Rd, Allentown, PA.  A luncheon will be held following the service at 12:30 PM at Hamilton Family Restaurant, 2027 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA.

His obituary is here:

https://www.stephensfuneral.com/obituary/john-edward-stinsmen/

John has a long history hillclimbing with the PHA, starting in the 1960’s.  He was inducted into the PHA Hall of Fame in 2009.

He had many different cars over the years, but most recently ran his 1994 Van Dieman, co-driving with his wife Jane.