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Meet the racer: Sport mod racer Evin Gagne

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ESCANABA — As the Escanaba Motor Speedway nears the halfway point of the 2025 regular season, the point standings are razor thin in every class. The sport mod class is no exception. Matt Valiquette and Jesse Denome are tied at 147 points. Evin Gagne sits one point back at 146. Daily Press ...

Rae victorious, dedicates win to Easton Winnling

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ESCANABA — For the second consecutive week Tanner Rae Found himself in victory lane. This time for Rae it was more than just a race. “I wanted to win that one for Easton (Winnling),” Rae said. “I was excited to get back on the track, and the track was pretty good tonight.” Rae’s ...

Speedway raises thousands for East Winnling’s recovery

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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

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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 ...

Gregg Johnson/Al Erickson Memorial Tournament schedule

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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 ...

ASA Midwest Tour returns to Norway

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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 ...