Mike Ewanitsko (born April 11, 1967) is an American former professional

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driver who competed in the

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and the

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. Ewanitsko made two starts in the

whilst driving for Long Island Motorsports, finishing 21st at

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in 1997, and 35th at

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in 1998. Ewanitsko found the majority of his success in the

, where he scored 28 wins and 21 pole positions, and finished runner-up in the standings in 1998 and 1999. Ewanitsko is a diabetic, a condition he has suffered in the age of twelve. He started having problems with his vision during the 2000 Modified Tour season, having developed cataracts in each eye. He eventually stepped away from full-time competition due to this at the conclusion of the 2001 season. Ewanitsko then underwent surgery to repair the cataracts a few years after, and made a brief return to the series in 2005, where he finished fourth at

whilst driving a car for Eddie Whelan. After finishing 32nd at the season finale at

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, he fully retired from competition due to complications from his diabetes.

Motorsports results

NASCAR

( key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. ''Italics'' – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)

Craftsman Truck Series

Busch North Series

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Ewanitsko, Mike Living people NASCAR drivers Racing drivers from New York (state) 1967 births Racing drivers with diabetes