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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.
Cynthia Tebbetts: One of the Icons Behind the Scenes

Cynthia Tebbetts: One of the Icons Behind the Scenes

Pavement Sprint Cars/MidgetsJuly 14, 2025July 14, 2025 Mike Adaskaveg

A longtime fixture at many tracks across New England, Cynthia Tebbetts served the sport in many capacities. Her death on July 8 after a fall

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Cynthia Tebbetts - Auburn, Granite State Pro Stock Series, ISMA/MSS, Jenn Ready - North Dighton, Lee USA Speedway, Northeastern Midget Association (NEMA), Pete Falconi - Southborough
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Jon Kellner: The Adjustment that Led to His First Win in 11 Years

Jon Kellner: The Adjustment that Led to His First Win in 11 Years

Dirt ModifiedsJuly 10, 2025July 10, 2025 Mike Adaskaveg

After a 10-year hiatus, Jon Kellner returned to the seat of a race car last year — only to be involved in a heat race

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Bicknell Racing Products, Grandview Speedway, Jon Kellner - Lansdale
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Spencer Speedway: Listing a Surprise to Owner, But Is For Sale

Spencer Speedway: Listing a Surprise to Owner, But Is For Sale

PavementJuly 8, 2025July 8, 2025 Mike Adaskaveg

Spencer Speedway owner John White didn’t realize his historic half-mile paved oval was publicly listed for sale until he picked up the phone to be

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Chemung Speedrome, Joe Skotnicki, John White - Calverton, RacingJunk.com, Ray Hodge, Spencer Speedway
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WB James: Why a Spec Small Block Against Open Big Blocks?

WB James: Why a Spec Small Block Against Open Big Blocks?

Dirt ModifiedsJuly 3, 2025July 3, 2025 Mike Adaskaveg

Despite a fairly open rule set, WB James (119) elects to use a DIRTcar-spec 358 engine. He runs it at Delaware International and Georgetown speedways,

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Delaware International Speedway, DIRTcar, Georgetown Speedway, WB James - Salisbury
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Duane Howard: Swapping Cars Leads to Win

Duane Howard: Swapping Cars Leads to Win

Dirt ModifiedsJuly 3, 2025July 3, 2025 Mike Adaskaveg

What led to Duane Howard earning his first win in four years at Grandview Speedway? Him switching the cars he runs at Grandview and Big

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Bicknell Racing Products, Big Diamond Speedway, Dig Race Products, Duane Howard, Grandview Speedway, Nick Gatto Racing Engines
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