Super mod driver Gunnar Hansen poses for a photo with his car on June 15, 2025 at Escanaba Motor Speedway. (Adam Hinch/Daily Press)

ESCANABA — The Escanaba Motor Speedway had a week off as it prepares for the back half of the 2025 season. Daily Press sports writer Adam Hinch got a chance to sit down with super mod driver Gunnar Hansen to discuss a variety of topics.

Adam Hinch: What got you into racing and how long have you been racing?

Gunnar Hansen: My dad got me into racing and I have been racing for six years. I started in a junior sprint then moved up into the 500 sprints then into this class.

AH: What is your favorite part of coming out and racing every week?

GH: Going fast on the track.

AH: What do you like to do in your spare time away from racing?

GH: I like to hang out with my friends and work on my race car.

AH: Are you a NASCAR fan and who is your favorite driver?

GH: A little, yeah. I like Kyle Larson.

AH: What is your favorite kind of music?

GH: I like country music.

AH: What is your favorite barbecue food?

GH: I love pulled pork.

AH: Are you a Coke or Pepsi guy?

GH: Coca Cola by far.

AH: What was your favorite memory from your racing career so far?

GH: I would say racing in the 500 class with Brett and Luke Labre, Jeffery Latach and Drake Degnan got to race against a lot of my good friends and the race I won went green-white-checkered with no cautions.

AH: What are your goals for this season?

GH: Get the car figured out. We have had some issues, so for me I would like to get everything to where we want it to be.