Palone became interested in harness racing after his father took him to watch the Adios Pace in 1976.
[4] The Little Brown Jug is the second leg of the Triple Crown of Harness Racing for Pacers.
On July 5, 2012, Palone set a new North American record for wins when he drove Herculotte Hanover to the winner's circle for his 15,181st career victory.
[7] In January 2014, Palone was named Harness Tracks of America Driver of the Year for 2013.
[8] On Friday, November 14, 2014, Palone set the world record for wins when he drove Missy Tap Tina to the winner's circle for his 16,754th career victory.