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This is out of left field, but the media portrayed NYC and New Jersey as mafia country.

So, did anybody from the mob ever try to get involved in a track for *cough* "business" purposes, or just come to watch fast, loud cars?

Who left a horse's head on the starting line?
 
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There was a racer or two that were rumored to have some affiliation.
This guy comes to mind......
Alan
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Funny Car Driver-come-Mobster: Broadway Freddy DeName

There are some historical figures who are so mythical that their life stories prevail through a series of Chinese whispers. It can be hard to discern which aspects of their stories are true, and wh…
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I met Freddy once WOW. Days later he went to a guy's shop that ran a 409 impala at Lions that had some parts for sale. Freddy picked out a 2-4 barrel set up an a 4 speed transmission, he said I will take these. The owner said OK that will be $$$$ Freddy said No "I WII TAKE THESE" as he pulled his gun, Sale complete.😲🥴
Larry Sutton---🤠
 
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A few years ago someone on Mater suggested reading the book "Murder Machine". I purchased it (Amazon) and read it. Loved the story. Freddie was a member of the branch of Mafia that it was about. One of my all time favorite books.
 
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A few years ago someone on Mater suggested reading the book "Murder Machine". I purchased it (Amazon) and read it. Loved the story. Freddie was a member of the branch of Mafia that it was about. One of my all time favorite books.
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It was Alan... ;)



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Thread 'I Love a True Story'

This will take an hour, but then you have an hour right now, don't you?
I've read the book, it's incredible......

Alan

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The Mafia Killer Who Loved Funny Cars Broadway Freddie DeName

The Mafia Killer Who Loved Funny Cars, this is the story of Broadway Freddie DeName who was one of the most infamous drag racers of all time.
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