Oct
15

Happy Birthday Chris Economaki!

By John Calla

We’d like to extend Happy Birthday wishes to Chris Economaki, who turns 90 years old today. Mr. Economaki’s contributions to American motorsports journalism are second to none. I personally remember fondly his work at CBS Sports when the network covered NASCAR Winston Cup events and also reading his columns in National Speed Sport News. He certainly made for some of the best Victory Lane interviews.

So Happy Birthday Chris!

Chris Economaki takes some notes at Grandview Speedway, June 3, 2008.

Chris Economaki takes some notes at Grandview Speedway, June 3, 2008.

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