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Author: Mike Adaskaveg

Mike Adaskaveg has written hundreds of stories since the website’s inception. This year marks his 54th year of covering auto racing. Adaskaveg got his start working for track photographer Lloyd Burnham at Connecticut’s Stafford Motor Speedway in 1970. Since then, he’s been a columnist, writer, and photographer, in racing and in mainstream media, for several outlets, including the Journal Inquirer, Boston Herald, Stock Car Racing, and Speedway Illustrated. Among Adaskaveg's many awards are the 1992 Eastern Motorsport Press Association (EMPA) Ace Lane Photographer of the Year and the 2019 National Motorsports Press Association (NMPA) George Cunningham Writer of the Year.
Hunter Smith: Living the Dream in Victory Lane

Hunter Smith: Living the Dream in Victory Lane

Dirt Stock Cars/Street Stocks/Hobby Stocks/Factory StocksMay 19, 2026May 19, 2026 Mike Adaskaveg

After Hunter Smith scored the IMCA stock car feature win at Stuart International Speedway, he kept his true thoughts to himself. The journey to his

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Boone Speedway, Hunter Smith - Brush, I-76 Speedway, IMCA, Marshalltown Speedway, Stuart International Speedway, Tripp Gaylord, VanderBuilt Race Cars, Zack VanderBeek - New Sharon
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Karter Heiskell: 14-Year-Old Cites Mini Mods for Success

Karter Heiskell: 14-Year-Old Cites Mini Mods for Success

Dirt Sprint Cars/MidgetsMay 12, 2026May 12, 2026 Mike Adaskaveg

In his only third night in an IMCA RaceSaver sprint car, Karter Heiskell won. What led to the 14-year-old catching on so quickly? Heiskell cited

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Eagle Raceway, IMCA, Karter Heiskell - Canton, Midwest Sprint Touring Series (MSTS), Outlaw Mini Mod Series, RaceSaver sprint cars
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JoJo Watson: The Unexpected Encore, Thanks to Friends

JoJo Watson: The Unexpected Encore, Thanks to Friends

Dirt ModifiedsMay 12, 2026May 12, 2026 Mike Adaskaveg

Last season looked like the end for JoJo Watson and his big-block modified career dating back to 2008. But his supporters wouldn’t let him give

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C.W. Warrington, Delaware International Speedway, JoJo Watson - Milford
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Freedom Motorsports Park: Why a Former NHL Player Bought It

Freedom Motorsports Park: Why a Former NHL Player Bought It

DirtMay 11, 2026May 11, 2026 Mike Adaskaveg

There’s a new owner of Freedom Motorsports Park. It’s Jason Bonsignore, who played in the NHL for the Edmonton Oilers and Tampa Bay Lightning. And

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Action Track East, Ascot Park, Champion Speedway, Freedom Motorsports Park
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Scott Velez Survives Bad Wreck Without Serious Injury

Scott Velez Survives Bad Wreck Without Serious Injury

Sport CompactsMay 7, 2026May 7, 2026 Mike Adaskaveg

When Scott Velez hit the wall hard during the FWD feature at Newport Speedway, there was a collective gasp. Many knew that he had received

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Bell Racing USA, Cody Ritenour - Kodak, Dakota Collins - Nicklesville, HANS, Newport Speedway, Ricky Ritenour - Rutledge, Scott Velez - Newport, Shal Ritenour - Sevierville, Ultra Shield Race Products, Zamp Racing
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