BILL DONNELLA, 83

Bill Donnella of Indianapolis, Ind., a frequent voice on the public address at USAC racing events for many years, has passed away at age 83. A news anchor and broadcaster for several Indianapolis radio outlets, including Indianapolis Indiana baseball games and the Indianapolis 500, Bill announced many USAC events, including indoor races in Fort Wayne and Indianapolis. His widow, Marge, presented the trophy to Gene Hartley at the first USAC race ever held, in January of 1956 at Fort Wayne. Bill was also the original p.a. announcer for the Indiana Pacers basketball team.