Joe Marotta "Around the Tracks" (The Moody Mile) Radio Show

Recorded live at the International Motor Racing Research Center in Watkins Glen, Joe Marotta and Kip Zeiter preview a day-long retrospective celebrating the history of Syracuse’s “Moody Mile” after the track’s final race, emphasizing celebration over politics with driver roundtables, slides, and video. Historian Dr. Gary George discusses his lifelong racing passion, early visits to Syracuse dating to 1949, and a presentation built with fellow historians Jeff Ackerman and Mike Maney, including video starting with the 1972 race. Guests recount memories such as the naming of the “Moody Mile” linked to a 1970 100-mph modified lap, snowmobile and motorcycle racing at the fairgrounds, and standout competitors like Gilles Villeneuve and Smokin’ Joe Frazier. Drivers Cal and Mel Lane share experiences, while champion Gary Tompkins reflects on key Syracuse runs and the Jim Beachy/Pillsbury era.  ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00 Pit Stop - Live at Watkins Glen! 00:58 Moody Mile Farewell 02:17 Meet Dr. Gary George 04:32 First Syracuse Mile Memories 05:33 Chris Economaki Stories 06:52 Building the History Presentation 08:12 Joe Cali and Racing Archives 09:59 How the Moody Mile Got Named 13:15 Drivers Cal and Mel Lane 15:29 World of Outlaws at the Mile 17:21 Secrets of Mastering the Mile 18:49 Motorcycles and Memories 19:34 Mel Retires and Rebuild Talk 20:08 Snowmobile Legends 21:44 Gary Tompkins Joins In 22:35 Mile Near Win and Strategy; 2002 Fuel Gamble to Second 24:27 How Gary Got the Ride 25:46 Championship Magic Season and Classy Banquet Stories 27:41 Landing National Sponsors 28:57 Gary’s 2015 Comeback Grind 31:10 Smokin’ Joe Frazier Tease 31:57 Preserving the Moody Mile 33:41 Sign Off and Sponsors ==================== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: Visit Our Website Become a VIP at: Patreon Online Magazine: Gran Touring Follow us on Social: Instagram This episode is part of our HISTORY OF MOTORSPORTS SERIES and is sponsored in part by: The International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC), The Society of Automotive Historians (SAH), The Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Argetsinger Family - and was recorded in front of a live studio audience.