PRINTER'S NO. 1653
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
315
Session of
2018
INTRODUCED BY SCAVELLO, BAKER, STREET, MARTIN, DINNIMAN, ARGALL,
GREENLEAF, BROWNE AND BARTOLOTTA, APRIL 16, 2018
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, APRIL 16, 2018
A RESOLUTION
Designating April 16, 2018, as "Pocono Raceway Day" in
Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Pennsylvania has a long, rich history of motorsports
of all types; and
WHEREAS, This Commonwealth has benefited economically from
the longtime investments of a range of businesses that are
involved in the production and engineering of many motorsport
vehicles used in racing today; and
WHEREAS, Pennsylvania is one of two states with the highest
number of National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing
(NASCAR) fans, and approximately 20 chapters of the Official
NASCAR Members Club are located in this Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, In terms of number of racetracks, this Commonwealth
ranks among the top five states in the country; and
WHEREAS, Pennsylvania is home to Pocono Raceway, a family
owned and operated racetrack serving thousands of stock car fans
since 1968; and
WHEREAS, Pocono Raceway is the Commonwealth's largest
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