Holly Job passes away

Holly C. Job, 66, passed away today after a 19-month battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband Alex Job, sister Karen Dunlap, and brother Eugene Hord.

Holly and Alex Job married in 1983 and the couple enjoyed traveling the country in their motor coach to the races. The couple started Alex Job Racing in 1988 and built it into one of the most successful teams in sports car racing.

Holly gave so much of her life to helping Alex build a successful race team that the couple was recognized and inducted into Sebring Hall of Fame in 2016. Together, Alex Job Racing has amassed 70 wins (since 1995); including two Rolex 24 GT Class wins in 1999 and 2013. This record is supported by 48 pole positions and 106 podium finishes. The team has won five championships (GTC 2013, 2012, GT in 2004, 2003 and 2002) complimented by their two GT class wins at Le Mans. The team also has 10 Sebring 12-hour wins.

"All of us at IMSA are heartbroken to hear of Holly Job's passing," IMSA President Scott Atherton said in a statement. "Alongside Alex from the beginning, Holly was instrumental in building Alex Job Racing into one of the most successful professional sports car racing teams in the industry. Her warm smile and engaging personality will be missed in our paddock. Our thoughts and prayers are with Alex, Holly's many friends and family and everybody associated with Alex Job Racing."

There will be a Celebration of Life in Holly Job's honor and in lieu of flowers, Alex is asking that donations be made to the Cornerstone Hospice Foundation. Please be specific that the donation goes to the Frank & Helen DiScipio House in Tavares, 2445 Lane Park Road, Tavares, FL 32778-9648.