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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.
John Boyd: On Fire on Friday, Wins Heat on Saturday

John Boyd: On Fire on Friday, Wins Heat on Saturday

Dirt Small-Scale CarsJuly 3, 2026July 3, 2026 Mike Adaskaveg

Fire engulfed the mini late model of John Boyd on Friday. Surprisingly, he came back to next day and won his heat race the next

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Chris Rasta - Phoenix, Deuce of Clubs Thunder Raceway, Jegs, John Boyd - Globe, Kirkey Racing Seats, Move Racewear, Simpson, Summit Racing Equipment, Zamp Racing
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Kenny McMullan: Remembering the Man Behind the Grader

Kenny McMullan: Remembering the Man Behind the Grader

DirtJune 29, 2026June 28, 2026 Mike Adaskaveg

Not all heroes wear helmets and drive race cars, as Kenny McMullan proved. For 32 years, Kenny prepped the track at Grandview Speedway. His tireless

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BAPS Motor Speedway, Brad Missimer - Bechtelsville, Grandview Speedway, Jeff Ahlum - Quakertown, Kenny McMullan - Newmanstown, Penn National Speedway
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Belle-Clair Speedway: Owners Tap Toby Kruse to Helm First Race

Belle-Clair Speedway: Owners Tap Toby Kruse to Helm First Race

DirtJune 29, 2026June 28, 2026 Mike Adaskaveg

It’s been more than 6 years since races last took place at Belle-Clair Speedway. That’ll change on August 1, with the newly rebuilt dirt oval

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Belle-Clair Speedway, Toby Kruse, World Wide Technology Raceway
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Lawrence O’Connor: Why He’s Using a Safety Tether Now On

Lawrence O’Connor: Why He’s Using a Safety Tether Now On

Dirt ModifiedsJune 25, 2026June 25, 2026 Mike Adaskaveg

Scary situation for Lawrence O’Connor. His modified fell off his lift gate while his crew chief Aaron Hardesty jumped to the ground below, narrowly avoiding

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Coos Bay Speedway, IMCA, IMCA Wild West Modified Tour, Jesse Sobbing - Malvern, Lawrence O’Connor - Port Hardy
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Red Dirt Raceway Up for Sale

Red Dirt Raceway Up for Sale

DirtJune 25, 2026June 25, 2026 Mike Adaskaveg

The Meeker, Oklahoma, dirt oval, Red Dirt Raceway, is up for sale. The asking price? $350,000. The track had canceled its full 2025 season after

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Cody Brewer, Red Dirt Raceway
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