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Escanaba Motor Speedway
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Sports Flashback June 8-14
Local Sports
Jun 14, 2025
John Vrancic
Sports Writer
jvrancic@dailypress.net
June 8, 1970 — Herb Iverson won the modified feature race by several car lengths at the Escanaba Speedway. Ed Prowley of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. nipped Ken Iverson of Hyde for the runner-up spot.
Joe Haferkorn of Norway took the checkered flag in the sportsman feature, followed by John O’Palka of Hermansville and Ken Viau of Escanaba.
Don Benoit of Escanaba was the lone double-winner, taking the modified semi-feature and first heat.
Article Credit: John Vrancic Daily Press
Submitted By: Escanaba Motor Speedway