Richard Giachetti is a former

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race car owner and one half of the ''Giachetti Brothers''. He is from

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Career

With a career spanning from 1968 to 1972, Giachetti has employed some of the better NASCAR drivers of that era. Drivers under his employment included:

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, David Pearson,

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, and

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and British-born driver

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have also driven for Giachetti. These drivers contributed to exactly of racing action, which is the equivalent of 3024 laps of professional stock car racing experience. Earnings for Giachetti were $17,467 ($ when adjusted for inflation) with his vehicles starting in 26th place and ending in 24th place on average.

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