Corey, Peter J.
Peter J. Corey
United States Navy
In 1955, Peter Corey won the Langhorne National Open, which quickly became the nation's most prestigious race for Sportsman and Modified cars from 1951 until 1971. Peter Corey also has the distinction of winning the inaugural NASCAR Dirt Modified race at Stafford Speedway on May 22, 1959, and the last NASCAR Dirt Modified race held at Stafford Speedway on October 2, 1966. In honor of his incredible achievements and successful racing career, Peter Corey was inducted into the DIRT (Drivers Independent Race Tracks) Motorsports Hall of Fame and Museum in 1992. From 1968 until his passing in 2000, Peter Corey owned and operated the Crescent Auto Body Shop and also was named an Honorary Lifetime Member of the West Crescent Fire Company. Upon his passing, Peter Corey received full military honors at his committal service at the Saratoga National Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Corey; daughter, New York State Senator Kathy Marchione; son, Peter Corey, Jr.; and daughter, Dorothy Corey.