[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 47 (Tuesday, March 14, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E218]
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HONORING THE LIFETIME RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF UPSTATE NEW YORK'S PAT 
                                BORELLO

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 14, 2023

  Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and celebrate the 
accomplishments of Upstate New York's Pat Borello, an acclaimed NASCAR 
crew chief whose racecar was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
  Mr. Borello was raised in Watertown, New York and spent his childhood 
in close proximity to his father's trucking company. As a young man, he 
was enamored with trucks and their mechanics, and when his father 
collaborated with a local racecar driver in 1963, his love of racing 
took hold. He built his first racecar during his sophomore year of high 
school, and, in 1976, he began working as the crew chief for racecar 
driver Jerry Cook. Mr. Borello had an illustrious career, achieving the 
honor of being named the 1977 Crew Chief of the year and being a vital 
part of a championship run. Pat eventually returned home to his 
father's garage where he continued to work closely with local racecar 
drivers.
  In 2007, Pat moved to North Carolina and reconnected with his old 
racing partner, Jerry Cook. He eventually got his hands on some 
original parts from Cook's championship winning racecar and began to 
restore the antique car back into racing condition. In 2021, the car 
was placed in the North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame and was later 
moved to the NASCAR Hall of Fame's ``Glory Road'' in Charlotte. An 
honor which represents Pat's lifelong dedication to racing and his many 
years working to perfect his craft.
  Mr. Borello's commitment to racing has led to the enshrinement of 
Upstate New York in the NASCAR Hall of Fame and shows what dedication 
to one's passion can accomplish. On behalf of New York's 21st 
Congressional District, it is my honor to celebrate the many 
accomplishments of Pat Borello.

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