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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.
Dustin Puffe: How Racing Saved This Champion’s Life

Dustin Puffe: How Racing Saved This Champion’s Life

Dirt Stock Cars/Street Stocks/Hobby Stocks/Factory StocksDecember 8, 2025December 8, 2025 Mike Adaskaveg

In 2021, Dustin Puffe hit rock bottom in his fight against alcoholism. However, he didn’t stay there. Dustin climbed his way back, staying sober and

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Bemidji Speedway, Cory Jorgensen - Hermantown, Dustin Puffe - Laporte, Grand Rapids Speedway, Greenbush Race Park, Hibbing Raceway, Ogilvie Raceway, WISSOTA
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Dave Mass: WISSOTA Late Model Challenge Title Meant So Much

Dave Mass: WISSOTA Late Model Challenge Title Meant So Much

Dirt Late ModelsDecember 4, 2025December 5, 2025 Mike Adaskaveg

Over the course of nearly three decades, Dave Mass has earned numerous championships. Among them, five WISSOTA super stock national championships. However, his greatest achievement

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A.J. Diemel - Elk Mound, Cole Searing - Huron, Dave Mass - East Bethel, Gondik Law Speedway, Grand Rapids Speedway, I-94 Sure Step Speedway, John Kaanta - Elk Mound, Pat Doar - New Richmond, Tyler Peterson - Hickson, WISSOTA, WISSOTA 100, WISSOTA Late Model Challenge Series
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Max Zachem: What a Difference a Day Makes

Max Zachem: What a Difference a Day Makes

ModifiedsDecember 3, 2025December 3, 2025 Mike Adaskaveg

Arguably Max Zachem was the driver to beat at the Turkey Derby in modifieds. While a lapped car ended a winning run on Friday, he

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Dakota Kessler - Jackson, Matt Hirschman - Northampton, Max Zachem - Preston, Riverhead Raceway, Stafford Motor Speedway, Steven Reed - Jackson, Wall Stadium Speedway
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Two Dollar Pistol Motor Speedway: Is it the End? Not Necessarily.

Two Dollar Pistol Motor Speedway: Is it the End? Not Necessarily.

DirtDecember 2, 2025December 2, 2025 Mike Adaskaveg

Two Dollar Pistol Motor Speedway will cease operations, according to a message its promoters Dale and Josie Payne posted on its Facebook page. However, the

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Jan Murphy, Plumerville Speedway
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Cade Nelson Wins Third USRA National Title — And He’s Just 15

Cade Nelson Wins Third USRA National Title — And He’s Just 15

Dirt Late ModelsDecember 1, 2025November 30, 2025 Mike Adaskaveg

When you think three-time national champ, you might picture a grizzled face, but that’s not the case with Cade Nelson. The 15-year-old won his third

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A.J. Diemel - Elk Mound, Cade Nelson - Hermantown, Cedar Lake Speedway, Chris Mars - Menomonie, CMD Race Shocks, Eagle River Speedway, Jimmy Mars - Menomonie, Mark Gerth - Menomonie, MB Customs, Mississippi Thunder Speedway, Rice Lake Speedway, USRA
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