When Mark Wytaske took on Chateau Speedway five years ago, he had a 10-year plan on bringing it back to its former glory. Now, he’s
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.
$100,000 to Win: Does it Draw Cars and Fans?
When an event advertises $100,000 to win, it garners some attention. However, does it attract cars and crowds? The XR Super Series’ Spring Thaw provided
Michael Kloos: High Winds Pick Up Hauler
They call late model driver Michael Kloos the “Trenton Tornado.” However, he probably never thought he would live up to that name as quite literally
BAPS Motor Speedway: The Big One
This 12-car pileup eliminated nearly half the 602 crate sportsman field at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, last Sunday. The incident started when
Dale McDowell: What a $100K Win Means
Last Saturday, Dale McDowell scored $100,000 a win. The victory came during the XR Super Series’ Spring Thaw at Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, Tennessee.