Obituaries

Friends and Family Mourn John Cardinale

Cardinale was named NASCAR Track PR Representative of the Year for 2008.

Friends and family of John Cardinale are mourning the Martinez resident who died last week at the age 47.

John is survived by his wife Andrea and two daughters. A former newspaper reporter, John was the Vice President for Media at Sonoma Raceway, according to Cycle News. 

Colleagues at Sonoma Raceway told the Contra Costa Times that John was widely regarded as the best PR person in racing. John was named NASCAR Track PR Representative of the Year for 2008

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For those who would like to make a donation in John’s honor, a memorial fund has been set up on behalf of his family. Donations may be sent to the John Cardinale Memorial Fund, care of Sonoma Raceway, 29355 Arnold Drive, Sonoma, CA 95476.


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