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Seven-Time ASA Champion Mike Eddy, 72, Passes Away

by MikeMay 30, 2025

A legend in the short-track racing world, Mike Eddy won 58 ASA National Tour events during his storied career.

Zach Evans from Racing America reports that short-track racing legend Mike Eddy, 72, passed away on Thursday morning, May 29, his family confirmed on social media.

Eddy is best known as a seven-time champion on the American Speed Association (ASA) National Tour, an all-time record in the series. His 58 wins with the series place him second only to Bob Senneker, and no one holds more ASA championships than “The Polar Bear.”

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Seven-time makes it in on last lap after intense Duel 1 at Daytona | Extended Highlights

by MikeFebruary 16, 2024February 16, 2024

Relive all the action in in Duel No. 1 at Daytona International Speedway that saw a wild finish and Jimmie Johnson race his way into the Daytona 500. #nascar #daytona500 #jimmiejohnson #daytonaduel (more…)

Prime Video Greenlights NASCAR ‘Garage 56’ Le Mans Documentary

by MikeJune 8, 2023

NEW YORK—June 7, 2023—Today, Prime Video greenlit a new documentary from NASCAR Studios that will chronicle NASCAR’s special “Garage 56” entry at the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The documentary will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. The “Garage 56” documentary is the latest addition to the Prime membership. Prime members in the U.S. enjoy savings, convenience, and entertainment, all in a single membership.

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NASCAR’s Garage 56 Entry Wins Pit Stop Challenge at 24 Hours of Le Mans

by MikeJune 6, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 6, 2023) – Though the distinct roar of the NASCAR Garage 56 Chevrolet has earned global attention at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, it was NASCAR’s over-the-wall athletes who took center stage – and a victory – on Tuesday.

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Lime Rock Park Back on Track in 2021 With Three Major Weekends

by Lou ModestinoMay 6, 2021

LIME ROCK, CT (May 5, 2021) – Lime Rock Park is back on track for 2021, set to continue its long tradition of major sports car racing with three major weekends to highlight its 65th season.

After missing major spectator competition in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions, the historic 1.5-mile Lime Rock Park circuit fully re-opens its scenic hillsides for race fans in 2021, maintaining a tradition that began in 1957.

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No Slowing Lewis Hamilton at F1 Portuguese Grand Prix

by Lou ModestinoMay 3, 2021

The beat goes on for Lewis Hamilton.

Hamilton, the seven-time Formula 1 champion, had no trouble on Sunday in Portugal, winning the F1 Portuguese Grand Prix in convincing fashion over Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Hamilton’s Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas. (more…)

NASCAR Cup Series News & Notes – Martinsville Speedway

by MikeApril 8, 2021

The NASCAR Cup Series finds itself amid a short track swing on the 2021 season schedule, tasking the teams to find the best setups for the cars on three similar tracks in length (less than a mile) but for three vastly different competitive arenas. (more…)

Jimmie Johnson Unveils Chrome Ally Chevrolet For Final Race as a Full-time NASCAR Cup Series Driver

by MikeNovember 4, 2020November 4, 2020

CONCORD, N.C. — On Tuesday, Jimmie Johnson unveiled the sleek ride he will drive for his final race as a full-time NASCAR Cup Series driver at Phoenix Raceway. (more…)