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Pocono Raceway founder Dr. Joseph Mattioli passes away
LONG POND, Pa. — Dr. Joseph Mattioli, Pocono Raceway founder and chairman of the board, passed away Thursday at the Lehigh Valley Hospital Center, surrounded by his family, following a lengthy illness. He was 86. “Doc,” as he was known to friends and associates, was one of the most respected and admired men in automobile racing. He founded Pocono Raceway in the early 1960s and has been at the helm of Pocono ever since. Under his … Read entire article »
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Joseph Mattioli retiring as CEO of Pocono Raceway
In a surprise announcement Friday at Pocono Raceway, Dr. Joseph Mattioli announced he was stepping down … Read more »
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RAB Racing To Attempt Series Debut in Daytona 500 with American Ethanol, Kenny Wallace
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MIKE JOY: From 1976 through ’78, Junior Johnson put a strong car underneath him that wouldn’t break, and Cale Yarborough ruled the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. When his career was complete, it was apparent that he was a champion with consistency and a winner of 83 Cup races. No one charged harder lap after lap. On a caution period you … Read entire article »
Richie Evans NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction and Press Conference Transcript
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Glen Wood NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction and Press Conference Transcript
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