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Author: Mike Adaskaveg

This year marks the Outside Groove Director of Photography's 51st 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.
Tri-State Speedway: New Owners Seek to Take Track to Next Level

Tri-State Speedway: New Owners Seek to Take Track to Next Level

DirtSeptember 25, 2023September 25, 2023 Mike Adaskaveg

Michael and Jerri Hoover made a myriad of improvements to Tri-State Speedway. Now, Jake and Kelsey Davis look to finish the vision the Hoovers had

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Jake Davis - Hackett, Kelsey Davis - Hackett, Tony Stewart's All-American Racing, Tri-State Speedway - Okla., USMTS
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Logan Watt: 14-Year-Old Wins Track Championship

Logan Watt: 14-Year-Old Wins Track Championship

Dirt, Dirt Sport Mods/B-Mods/SportsmanSeptember 22, 2023September 22, 2023 Mike Adaskaveg

Rookie driver Logan Watt wasn’t eying a championship as he entered the season at Grandview Speedway. However, when 2023 drew to a close, he earned

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Big Diamond Speedway, Bridgeport Motorsports Park, Craig Von Dohren, Grandview Speedway, Jeff Strunk, Logan Watt - Boyertown, NASCAR, NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series, Ryan Watt
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Jesse Krahn: Subbed for his Rival so he can Win a Championship

Jesse Krahn: Subbed for his Rival so he can Win a Championship

Dirt, Dirt Stock Cars/Street Stocks/Hobby Stocks/Factory StocksSeptember 21, 2023September 21, 2023 Mike Adaskaveg

When Jesse Krahn raced the street stock of his championship rival, Larry Richards, he handed over the title to Richards. Richards was only three points

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Beaver Dam Raceway, Jesse Krahn - Beaver Dam, Larry Richards - Montello
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Steve Swarthout: When Fire Destroys Everything, Racers Help

Steve Swarthout: When Fire Destroys Everything, Racers Help

Dirt, Dirt Sport Mods/B-Mods/SportsmanSeptember 21, 2023September 21, 2023 Mike Adaskaveg

Despite his hauler catching fire, Steve Swarthout made it to the track to hold onto his points lead, thanks to the help of some fellow

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Branston Arnder Jr. - Salina, Cody Williams - Minneapolis, Concordia Raceway, IMCA, Jet Racing, Johnny Saathoff - Beatrice, Shawn Hein - Beatrice, SHerman County Speedway, Steve Swarthout - Beatrice, Tyler Frye - Belleville
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Derek Rogers Lends Robbie Emory Car for Points Chase

Derek Rogers Lends Robbie Emory Car for Points Chase

Dirt, Dirt Late ModelsSeptember 20, 2023September 20, 2023 Mike Adaskaveg

After Robbie Emory wrecked his car in hot laps, Derek Rogers lent the championship contender his car. What made it even more surprising? Rogers barely

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Beckley Motor Speedway, Bell Racing USA, Derek Rogers - Shinnston, Robbie Emory - Milton, Simpson, Steel Block Bandits Dirt Late Model Challenge, Swartz Race Cars, The Joie of Seating
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