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(TOLEDO, Ohio) – The following is a statement from Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA) president Ron Drager regarding the passing of Pocono Raceway founder Joseph “Doc” Mattioli:

“Doc Mattioli was a visionary, but he was unique in that he had the fortitude to follow through and fulfill his vision. His strong will, strong work ethic, and family values made him a true individual in our sport. Doc and Rose and ARCA founders John and Mildred Marcum were friends and business associates for six decades, and that relationship continues today with the third generation. All of us in the ARCA community express our appreciation for Doc and wish the Mattioli and Pocono Raceway families our very best at this time.”

Founded by John Marcum in 1953 in Toledo, Ohio, the Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA) is recognized among the leading sanctioning bodies in the country. Closing in on completing its sixth decade after hundreds of thousands of miles of racing, ARCA administers over 100 race events each season in three professional touring series and local weekly events.

- Automobile Racing Club of America Press Release