About Joe Donahue
Lived 1926 – 2007 (aged 80). Joe Donahue was an American racing driver.
Joseph Donahue (August 25, 1926 – April 30, 2007) was a pioneering driver of Dirt Modified stock cars. In 1957, Donahue won every race but one at Glen Aubrey Raceway, New York, and the track championship.
Racing career Following his service in World War II, Donahue started out racing stock cars, winning his first feature in 1949 at the Drive-in Speedway in Doty Hill, Pennsylvania.
Over his career, Donahue won four track championships at Five Mile Point Speedway in Kirkwood, New York, a second title at Glen Aubrey, two at Susquehanna Speedway, Pennsylvania, and a single title at Mid-State Speedway in Morris, New York. Joe Donahue was inducted into the Northeast Dirt Modified Hall of Fame 2020.
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Who was Joe Donahue?
American racing driver (born 1926)
When was Joe Donahue born?
Joe Donahue was born on 25 August 1926.
When did Joe Donahue die?
Joe Donahue died on 30 April 2007.
What was Joe Donahue's occupation?
Joe Donahue was a racing driver.
What nationality was Joe Donahue?
Joe Donahue was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Joe Donahue (racing driver)
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