IndyCar News: Dennis Swan 1946-2025
At age 17, Dennis landed a job at Hollywood Sports Car working for Doane Spencer, which ignited an already smoldering passion for cars, speed and automotive technology.
Dennis would go on to enjoy a career in racing that spanned six decades, working for top rated teams such as Vel’s Parnelli Jones Racing, Jim Hall Racing, Truesports Racing, Doug Shierson Racing, and Rahal-Letterman Racing.
He also worked with some of the greatest racing talents in the business from mechanics and engineers to the top race car drivers of their day such as Jonny Rutherford, Danny Sullivan, Al Unser Jr., Bobby Rahal and Danika Patrick to name a few.
Dennis was one of the lucky people, he loved his work and looked forward to its challenges and discoveries every day.
He was intelligent, kind, generous and loving to those lucky enough to be in his sphere. He had a strong faith and was active in his church, especially the children’s ministry. He had a deep love of God and would share that love with anyone who would stand still long enough to listen.
He will be sorely missed!
He was preceded in death by his parents, Glendon George and Margaret Lucille (Jackson) Swan.
Dennis survived by his beloved wife, Sharon Arledge Swan; son, Ryan James (Nikki) Swan; daughter, Chelsea (Alex) Swan Bowers; cherished grandchildren, Malaki, Cole, and Theo; several siblings; and many other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday, November 22, 2025 at The Church Next Door, 5755 Feder Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43228. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 12:00 p.m. with Interment at Concord Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Dennis’ memory may be made to The Church Next Door Children’s Ministry.
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