Douglas C. Hoffman, 54, a Pennsylvania auto racing legend, of Allentown, died Dec. 24, 2012, in his home.

He and his wife Gena L. (Schock) Hoffman celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary on Nov. 24, 2012.

Born Oct. 30, 1958, in Allentown, he was the son of the late Charles F. and Joan E. (Hippert) Hoffman.

He began his racing career at the former Dorney Park Speedway winning in his fifth start.

During his 32-year career, he won an unprecedented 482 feature wins and 25 championship titles at 40 different tracks in nine states and two Canadian provinces.

He won the NASCAR Northeast Regional Championship in 2004.

His prized achievement in auto racing occurred in 1996 when he won the Super DIRT Week, Fay's 300 in Syracuse, N.Y.

From 2005-11 he was the promoter of the Mahoning Valley Speedway, Lehighton, and this past year he promoted his favorite race track, Bridgeport Speedway, in Swedesboro, N.J.

He owned and operated DCH Trucking LLC for the last nine years.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter Joette A. Hoffman of East Stroudsburg; stepdaughter, Skye L. Michael of Allentown; granddaughter Mattie Vorhis of East Stroudsburg; brothers Michael F. of New Tripoli, David W. of Florida, Donald C. of Allentown and Keith J. Hoffman of Whitehall.

Expressions of sympathy may be recorded at heintzelmancares.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Checkered Flag Fan Club (Injured Drivers' Fund) c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.

Arrangements made by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Schnecksville.