| Donna
and Dick Whitney became synonymous with the unity Raceway
throughout four straight decades beginning in the 1960's. They
were one of Maine's noteworthy husband-and-wife racing duos,
helping to anchor the Unity racing program throughout their
tenures.
Donna began
her career in the concession stand at Unity, but it wasn't long
before her involvement migrated into larger roles.
Dick's career
came later when his new-found interest in stock car racing led
him into car ownership roles as part of Unity's fabled "Hoss
Hill Gang" of drivers. Over the course of fifteen years,
his drivers included Norris Ouellette and Larry Pottle.
When Ralph
Nason purchased the raceway in the early 1980's, he quickly
sought out two people he knew and trusted to manage the tack's
affairs while he continued to fulfill his own legendary racing
career. Dick and Donna became managing operators of unity,
wearing the hats of countless administrative roles. For a term,
the Whitneys leased the track and operated it successfully as
their own business.
Throughout
unity Raceway's history, Donna and Dick Whitney remained
reliable and stabilizing figures to competitors and fans alike. |
