Ivan Carl Tracy passed away at Bryan West Hospital in Lincoln, NE on May 30, 2025, at the age of 80. Ivan was born to Elaine Tracy (Groser Brackhan) and Norman Tracy in York, NE on April 27, 1945. He is survived by his wife Jean Tracy, son Scott (Sheila) Tracy, daughter Holly (John) Hoxie, daughter Wendy (Martin) Kahland, sister Marlene (Karen) Tracy, brother Marshall Tracy, brother John (Jo) Tracy, brother Dennis (Sheila) Tracy, sister Juli (Calvin) Michaels, sister LeAnne (Dan) Eaton, sister Cindy Johnson, and brother Lonnie Brackhan. Ivan has many grandchildren, great grandchildren and a big extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Norval Brackhan.

After high school, Ivan joined the United States Air Force. He served as a jet engine mechanic for four years, which included two tours in Vietnam. After the Air Force, Ivan joined the Nebraska Army National Guard and served for 10 years.

Ivan owned and operated Geneva Machine Shop, in Geneva NE, for many years. He also delivered mail for the U.S. Postal Service, until retirement.

Ivan had a deep passion for auto racing, especially sprint cars. His black number 12 sprint car was widely known and cheered for many years at Midwest Speedway, Eagle Raceway, and other tracks around the area. Ivan's name is well known and respected in the pits of many racetracks. Ivan was quick to lend a hand to other owners, crew chiefs, and drivers. He had many drivers over the years, and he especially loved helping young up and coming drivers start their sprint car careers. His favorite racing partner was his wife Jean, who he called the love of his life. Ivan and Jean spent years "chasing racing" from Nebraska to Arizona, from Texas to Missouri, from Arkansas to their favorite track in Knoxville IA, and all around there weren't many dirt tracks they didn't get to experience together.

A Celebration of Life will be held on June 14, 2025, at 10 a.m. in Waco NE at the Waco Community Center. Please dress casually and wear your favorite racing shirt if you have one. Be prepared to share a story or two! A light lunch will be served.

Please, no flowers or plants. Memorials to the family for future designation.