Jimmy Marohn –who knew he had Italian blood in his veins-
not only won the last Godfather Pace but he won the previous two and his 1:59
victory with Just Trouble in 2010 is the record for the fastest winning
time in the event. Other previous winners in the race for drivers of Italian
extraction include Cat Manzi and Eddie Lohmeyer.
“This year’s Godfather Pace will be the sixth leg in our
series of races for drivers of different ethnicities,” noted Eric Warner the
track director of racing. “We have a few locals who fit the criteria but I’m
still looking for enough Italian-American drivers to fill the race.”
Warner is probably referring to Mike Forte, Kyle
DiBenedetto, Jimmy Marohn and Greg Annaloro, all of whom are having good
seasons this year, locally. But, as always, in order to get a full field
Warner will need a total of eight drivers for the Godfather Pace.
Currently he is in the process of seeking drivers for the
Godfather Pace.Anyone of Italian descent interested in competing, or for
further information, please call Warner in the racing office at
845-794-4100 ext. 557; or call the tracks publicity office at extension 455.