James A. Wrobleski, Sr., was laid to rest on Nov. 22 in Michigan City, Indiana, just four days after he died. He was 86 years old. Friends of Wrobleski remember him as a titan in the performance and racing market. “He had a big heart and he treated everybody really well in the industry,” said… Continue reading Remembering Jim Wrobleski
Author: THE SHOP Staff
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