Trackside Northeast: Meet Hall of Fame auto racing announcer Peter Falconi

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — For more than five decades, Peter Falconi has been one of the most recognizable voices in New England auto racing.

From calling races at some of the region’s most iconic tracks, including Thompson Speedway, Stafford Motor Speedway, Seekonk Speedway, and New Hampshire Motor Speedway, he’s captured the emotion and stories of the people behind the sport for decades and helped bring racing to life for generations of fans.

This week on Trackside Northeast, Joe Cortese sits down with the legendary announcer to talk about his remarkable career, his family’s deep roots in racing, and his 2021 induction into the New England Auto Racers Hall of Fame, following in the footsteps of his father, who is also a member…

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