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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.
Ethan Stevens: From 600 Sprints to Modifieds

Ethan Stevens: From 600 Sprints to Modifieds

Dirt ModifiedsJanuary 30, 2026January 30, 2026 Mike Adaskaveg

New to modifieds, Ethan Stevens, left a message for his competitors on his spoiler. He went straight from 600 sprints to modifieds last year, competing

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Central Arizona Raceway, Ethan Stevens - Mesa, IMCA, IMCA.TV Winter Nationals
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Vaden Chevrolet Performance CT525 Late Model Series to Debut

Vaden Chevrolet Performance CT525 Late Model Series to Debut

Dirt Late ModelsJanuary 28, 2026January 28, 2026 Mike Adaskaveg

It’s time for a CT525-based racing again, that’s what the folks behind the new Vaden Chevrolet Performance CT525 Late Model Series and Vaden Chevrolet Performance

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CT525, Mike Vaughn - Cartersville, Outside Groove Racing Show, Roby Helm - Etowah, Vaden Chevrolet Performance CT525 Late Model Series, Vaden Chevrolet Performance Weekly Racing Series
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Smiley Sitton: Namesake of Smiley’s Racing Products Dies

Smiley Sitton: Namesake of Smiley’s Racing Products Dies

Dirt Sprint Cars/MidgetsJanuary 26, 2026January 25, 2026 Mike Adaskaveg

The legendary Smiley Sitton, 85, passed away on January 16. He is best remembered for started Smiley’s Racing Products in 1968 to supply local racers

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Buffalo Park Speedway, Houston Motorsports Park, Johnny Parsons, Ken Schrader, Ron Shuman, Smiley Sitton, Smiley's Racing Products
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Nathan Wolfe: Why He Didn’t Give Up

Nathan Wolfe: Why He Didn’t Give Up

Dirt Small-Scale CarsJanuary 26, 2026January 25, 2026 Mike Adaskaveg

Mod lite driver Nathan Wolfe drove too far to let this wild ride end his IMCATV Winter Nationals. He hauled 1200 miles, one way, from

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Central Arizona Raceway, Crow Safety Gear, Dillon Raffurty - Kansas City, HANS, IMCA, IMCA.TV Winter Nationals, Kirkey Racing Seats, Nathan Wolfe - Lee's Summit, Zamp Racing
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Mike Lizdas: First Turn, First Lap, First Heat of 2026

Mike Lizdas: First Turn, First Lap, First Heat of 2026

Dirt Stock Cars/Street Stocks/Hobby Stocks/Factory StocksJanuary 23, 2026January 23, 2026 Mike Adaskaveg

This is not how Mike Lizdas (69) wanted to start the season. He destroyed his hobby stock in the first turn on the first lap

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Central Arizona Raceway, IMCA, IMCA.TV Winter Nationals, Kirkey Racing Seats, Mike Lizdas - Goodyear, RaceQuip, Zamp Racing
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