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ASA Midwest Tour returns to Norway

NORWAY — After a decade away, the ‘Stars and Cars’ of the ASA Midwest Tour return to Norway Speedway this Saturday night for the Norway 100 presented by Weimer Bearing and Transmission. Three Midwest Tour Champions, a NASCAR Truck Champion, five former Norway Track Champions, a host of ...

Gregg Johnson/Al Erickson Memorial Tournament schedule

ESCANABA — It's that magical time of the year again. The 2025 Gregg Johnson/Al Erickson Memorial Tournament is slated for this weekend at both Al Ness Field in Escanaba and Bay College's field in Wells. Here's what you need to know. Pool A teams Escanaba Niagara DePere Sheboygan Pool B ...

Speedway raises thousands for East Winnling’s recovery

ESCANABA — Drivers and members of the community came out to the Escanaba Motor Speedway on Sunday to show their support for Easton Winling. Winling, who was seriously injured when his car hit the wall in the first heat race on June 7, spent over a week in the hospital from injuries sustained ...

Cubs stay perfect, sweep Rangers

ESCANABA — Strong defense and pitching continue to lead the way for the Escanaba Cubs as it defeated the South Central U.P. Rangers 6-1 and 3-2 in a baseball doubleheader here Monday. The Cubs are now 6-0 on the season. “Defense and pitching is winning these games so far,” Cubs coach ...

Manninen wins big on Father’s Day

ESCANABA — Weekend rain pushed the start time back one hour but couldn’t stop the Escanaba Motor Speedway from putting on another exciting night of racing. On top of all it was Father’s Day and for Ethan Manninen it was a very special night as he came away with the feature win after ...

Escanaba Cubs earn weekend sweep over Appleton

ESCANABA — A well rounded team effort once again paid off for the Escanaba Cubs as it swept Appleton Post 38 in a baseball doubleheader hers Saturday. The Cubs won game one 3-2 and took the second game 6-1. Dr. Tom Fisher was in attendance to throw out the opening pitch. Fisher was a member ...