Voice of Vito: Pat Tryson the Right Man at the Right Time for Kurt Busch
“Pat, buddy, where have you been all my life?!” No, that wasn’t Kurt Busch speaking to new crew chief Pat Tryson following their Sunday victory at Pocono.
Vito is one of the longest-tenured writers at Frontstretch, joining the staff in 2007. He’s a contributor to several other outlets, including Athlon Sports and Popular Speed in addition to making radio appearances. He forever has a soft-spot in his heart for old Mopars and presumably oil-soaked cardboard in his garage.
“Pat, buddy, where have you been all my life?!” No, that wasn’t Kurt Busch speaking to new crew chief Pat Tryson following their Sunday victory at Pocono.
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