Michael Eddy (born July 17, 1952 in

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) is a

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auto racer. He is most notable for racing in the now defunct

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(ASA). He was a seven time ASA National Champion, which is the most in ASA history. During his run in ASA Eddy drove the number 88 car.

ASA

Eddy won his seven championships in 1974, 1976, 1981, 1982, 1989, 1991, and 1992. In addition to this he was ASA's all-time career leader in laps lead, starts, and top 10s. Eddy also ranks second in all-time victories with 58 and second on the all-time earnings list. During his championship season of 1992 he led 2,183 laps that year, which was a single-season record. Eddy recorded his 58th victory on June 12, 2004 at the Berlin Raceway in Marne, Michigan after a two-year absence from auto racing. Eddy was known to be an aggressive driver who wasn't shy about nudging slower cars out of his way.

Offers from NASCAR teams

Because of the success that he had achieved in ASA, Eddy received several offers from

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teams, turning them down each time. In the early 1990s, he was offered the No. 75 car by RahMoc Enterprises, which was a prominent

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ride at the time. He turned it down because his

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deal in ASA came along at the same time. A few years later, Eddy was offered to drive the No. 43 truck for Petty Enterprises for the 1996

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season, but once again had to turn down the offer due to his contract with GM Goodwrench at the time.

Personal

Eddy has a wife named Patsy.

Awards

Eddy was inducted into the

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in 1995.

References

External links

The Third Turn ProfileUltimate Racing History ProfileProfile from Racingone.comEddy Back in Victory Lane Article
{{DEFAULTSORT:Eddy, Mike Living people 1952 births People from Midland, Michigan Racing drivers from Michigan American Speed Association drivers