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Jan 22
Friday

FDNY Racing’s Teammate, Col. Joseph A. Germani Passes Away

Filed under Caught in the Catchfence™, Other Series, Truck Series

Sad news: Catchfence.com has just learned of the recent death of FDNY Racing’s teammate, Col. Joseph A. Germani best known to his friends as “Murph”.

Having served in the United States Army, ”Murph” was a veteran of multiple Vietnam tours, served his country in the Dominican Republic and was a helicopter pilot with the 1st Air Calvalry. Col. Germani was awarded more than 20 medals including the Purple Heart with clusters and the Distinguished Flying Cross. He retired from active duty in 1993 and had resided in Pt. St. Lucie, Florida for the past 30 years.

The staff of Catchfence.com wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the loved ones and friends of Col. Germani. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have loved and lost one of this country’s military heroes.


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Getting to Auto Club 500 Easier Than You Think
no responses - Posted 01.22.10
Transportation options to Auto Club Speedway for West Coast Premiere of NASCAR SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, Calif. - (Jan. 22, 2010) - Metrolink charter train service directly to the Speedway won't be running, however, there are plenty of transportation options to get fans to the epicenter ...FULL STORY »
Miller Racing Reveals the Inside Story in a New Book, Racing While Black: How an African-American Stock Car Team Made it’s Mark on NASCAR
no responses - Posted 01.22.10
“Miller throws the restrictor plate away for this race.  He takes you to the red line.”—Bobby Gerhart, five-time winner of the ARCA Daytona 200 Leonard T. Miller recalls the uphill battle, institutional racism and glass ceiling encountered in high-tier racing in his new book, Racing While ...FULL STORY »
Jay Guy Comments On New Rules Changes
no responses - Posted 01.21.10
Jay Guy, crew chief of the No. 12 Penske Dodge with driver Brad Keselowski, comments on the rule changes coming to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2010: What effect do you think the bigger plate will have at the Daytona 500, the biggest race of the season? “I don’t ...FULL STORY »
Jan. 21, 2010 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour Hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway Notes and Quotes
no responses - Posted 01.21.10
McMurray vs. Montoya? Juan Pablo Montoya and Jamie McMurray are now teammates at Earnhardt Ganassi Racing, but after a race last year at Bristol Motor Speedway, they were mortal enemies. "We had a thing in Bristol," Montoya said. "He had old tires, I had new tires. You had about ...FULL STORY »
Spoiler alert! NASCAR changes rules
no responses - Posted 01.21.10
Sprint Cup Series races at Michigan International Speedway will see more exciting racing in 2010 BROOKLYN, Mich. (Jan. 21, 2010) – Michigan International Speedway has long been a favorite among fans and drivers, creating some of the most dramatic racing and finishes throughout its history. With ...FULL STORY »
Atlanta Motor Speedway Offers $149 Two-Day Package with Sunday Pit Passes for Kobalt Tools 500 Race Weekend
no responses - Posted 01.21.10
HAMPTON, Ga. (Jan. 21, 2009) – Atlanta Motor Speedway is offering a new two-day ticket package for the March 5-7 Kobalt Tools 500 race weekend that includes tickets and pre-race pit passes for the Kobalt Tools 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race and tickets for the Atlanta ...FULL STORY »
Texas Motor Speedway Hopes to Win Approval From Fans with Unveiling of 2010 Campaign
no responses - Posted 01.21.10
New “Approved” Campaign Currently Featured On 15 Billboards Across Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex Radio and Television Ads To Air During The Upcoming Daytona 500 On Feb. 14 FORT WORTH, Texas (January 21, 2010) – After its edgy advertising campaigns in years past Texas Motor Speedway has no need to worry about ...FULL STORY »
Auto Club Speedway METROLINK Train Service Suspended for Feb. Race Weekend
1 response - Posted 01.21.10
Thousands of free parking provided on site for attending race fans during the West Coast Premiere of NASCAR at Auto Club Speedway San Bernardino County, Calif. (Jan. 21,  2010) – Due to current economic strains on thousands of race fans, Auto Club Speedway will not utilize ...FULL STORY »
2010 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour Q&A With Roush Fenway Racing
no responses - Posted 01.21.10
The final Ford stop on the Charlotte Motor Speedway media tour was with Roush Fenway Racing in which owner Jack Roush and his driver lineup talked about what happened in 2009 and how they expect improvement this season.  Below is a transcript of their formal remarks. JAMIE ALLISON, ...FULL STORY »
NASCAR makes personnel changes
no responses - Posted 01.21.10
NASCAR announced a few days ago John Darby's promotion to Managing Director of Competition for his current position of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Director. He will continue in his Sprint Cup Series Director position until a successor is found. In his new position of Managing Director of ...FULL STORY »
NASCAR announces changes for Daytona
no responses - Posted 01.21.10
During a press conference on Thursday, NASCAR announced that some on-track rules will be relaxed to put racing back in the drivers' hands when the 2010 season gets underway at Daytona next month. "Over the past 10 years, we've dramatically increased safety, and that mission continues," NASCAR Chairman ...FULL STORY »
Official NASCAR Online Racing Begins
1 response - Posted 01.21.10
iRacing.com Is Home To Five NASCAR Series CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Jan. 21, 2010) – A vision that Bill France Jr. articulated more than fifteen years ago will become reality this season with the formation of the NASCAR iRacing.com Series, an official NASCAR racing series. On February 9th online racing competition commences with the ...FULL STORY »
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series’ New Car Moves From Wing To Spoiler
no responses - Posted 01.21.10
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 21, 2010) – NASCAR has announced that it will relax some on-track rules, putting racing back in drivers’ hands in 2010. The changes, which begin with next month’s season-opening events at Daytona International Speedway, will allow drivers to be even more competitive. Race rule changes were one of ...FULL STORY »
Bump-drafting Returns NASCAR Rule Change Puts Control In Drivers’ Hands
no responses - Posted 01.21.10
TALLADEGA, Ala. – 2010 is bringing a dose of familiarity to NASCAR’s Most Competitive Track.  Bump-drafting is back at Talladega Superspeedway. The move will be in effect in time for the April 23-25 Aaron’s Dream Weekend. “Words can hardly describe how excited I am about the ...FULL STORY »
NASCAR Makes Rule Changes For 2010 Daytona 500
no responses - Posted 01.21.10
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Race fans have been delivering a strong message, and now in response, NASCAR has delivered a new rules package that will heighten the racing excitement for the prestigious 52nd annual Daytona 500 on Sunday, Feb. 14 at Daytona International Speedway. The changes, which ...FULL STORY »
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