EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — If you follow local racing, you've definitely heard of "Dynamite" Dave Dion.

This week on Trackside Northeast, host Joe Cortese sat down with the New England racing legend who carved out a remarkable career as one of the region's most accomplished late model drivers.

He shares stories from his decades behind the wheel and the legacy of the family-run Dion Brothers Racing team.

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