Mike Eddy died: American stock car auto racer, Mike Eddy died on May 29, 2025 at the age of 72 on Thursday morning, his family confirmed on social media.
He born on July 17, 1952 in Midland, Michigan, U.S. who won seven ASA National Champion in 1974, 1976, 1981, 1982, 1989, 1991, and 1992 and drove the number of 88 car. He received several offers from NASCAR teams and offered the No. 75 car by RahMoc Enterprises, that was prominent Winston Cup Series ride at the time but he rejected all the time because he signed deals with GM Goodwrench in ASA. He received again offered to drive the No. 43 truck for Petty Enterprises but he rejected and he worked for GM Goodwrench.
He also drove his racing car in the Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame in 1995.
Michael Eddy’s wife was Patsy. He had 3 million dollars net worth who earned money through brand association and racing car.
He won 58th time in his career and notable won was 1974, 1976, 1981, 1982, 1989, 1991, and 1992. He received two awards including MARC Times Rookie of the Year in 1970 and Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame in 1995.
He started his racing journey at the age of 17 at Tri-City Motor Speedway in Auburn, Michigan and he was known as The Polar Bear. His car average speed was 90–120 mph (145–193 km/h). He drove mostly his car in American Speed Association (ASA).
