Mahoney Racing Origins. Mahoney Racing began as family team. Our family has strong ties to racing. After several years of Eddie driving for George Shaffler, My father Edward 'Pops' Mahoney, my brother Ed 'The Candyman' Mahoney and me took a 70's Chevy, that belonged to Jeff Boch, to Grundy County Speedway. The Car was a big boat, and deemed 'The Bus'.
Eddie drove there under the Mahoney Racing name from 1999-2008, when The Candyman passed away. The 2009 season was a very emoitional season. Eddie's two daughters enlisted John Carey, who was an original crew member. John took the wheel, and withnNew crew members offered a different prespective. He had a good season, which ended with a very special and emotional race called, The 'Candyman Special'. 
THE CANDYMAN SPECIALThe Candy Man Special 33 was run in memory of Ed Mahoney, who was a long time competitor in the street stock division, he passed away in October of 2008. It was an emotional event as his two Daughters, Melissa, Nicole, and numerous family and friends gathered on the track to share there memories of Eddie. Several tribute laps were taken, including a 4 wide tribute. Eddie's favorite driver was 'Dale Earnhardt'. so in a tribute to both Eddie and Earnhardt, fans stood up and held three finger in the air. There was another Candyman race in 2011, and another will be held in 2012. The 2011 winner was the 88 team Logan Love Racing. This years winner will win $333.33
