Talking Shop with Pat Musi - Engine Builder Magazine

Talking Shop with Pat Musi

We recently caught up with Pat Musi of Pat Musi Racing to talk about his past, his fondest racing memories and what he's looking forward to in the industry and in racing.

We recently caught up with Pat Musi of Pat Musi Racing to talk about his past, his fondest racing memories and what he’s looking forward to in the industry and in racing.

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