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Zimmerman girl, 7, to race at ERX Motor Park on July 12
KSTP featured Eleanor Stanley in a segment during its June 4, newscast Although she isn’t eligible to receive a driver’s license for almost another decade, that hasn’t stopped 7-year-old Eleanor Stanley from pursuing her dreams of sports car racing, KSTP News reported Stanley, of Zimmerman, will race at ERX Motor Park in Elk River as part of the ERX Off-Road National sponsored by Amsoil on Friday, July 12, and Saturday, July 13. She drives in an age bracket for 6-to-12-year-olds. Most of her competitors are boys, but she’s won races against boys who are older than her.She drives more laps on the racetrack than the total years of her age. The Star News plans to feature Stanley in an upcoming edition. For those that want to see her in action, tickets are available to the ERX Off-Road National at: www.erxmotorpark.com/offroad-national.
Biggest USA Cup in Blaine coming up; Star News looking for local angles
The National Sports Center (NSC) in Blaine has announced the 39th annual Target USA Cup will be taking place July 12-20. The 2024 tournament will welcome the largest number of players and referees from across the country and world in its history. There will be more than 1,180 teams participating over the eight-day event. The event will feature over 2,300 soccer matches and a multitude of activities across the campus to keep players nourished, replenished and entertained throughout the eight days. ...
Falcons alumna Sierra Smith takes on U.S. Olympic Trials
Plymouth-native and Robbinsdale Armstrong alumna Sierra Smith took part in the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials last week, finishing 59th of 77 swimmers in the women’s 50-meter freestyle in Indianapolis with a time of 25.97 seconds, which was 1.50 behind first-place finisher Torri Huske. Smith had a reaction time of 0.66. While the finish does not provide Smith with an Olympic qualification, the experience has been a precious one for the former Falcon. ...
Town ball returns to Elk River thanks to Lumberjacks
Elk River Lumberjacks are in their first season in the Eastern Minny South League by Erik Nelson Sports Reporter Only the best, healthiest baseball players in the world can play in MLB. That doesn’t mean those who don’t make the cut have to stop playing the sport they love. ...
County News Review's Town Ball Spotlight
The County News Review is the best source for information for four area teams that play Town Ball in the Eastern Minny League. Here are four Spotlight features on local Town Ball teams that was published on Thursday, July 4. Click here to read about the Braham Snappers.Click here to read about the Isanti Redbirds.Click here to read about the North Branch Nighthawks.Click here to read about the Rum River...
Gallery: Champlin Legion falls to Crimson amid strong season
The Champlin Legion Post 600 baseball team has had an impressive start to its 2024 season, building on the work of last year’s strong team and the Champlin Park high school team. While the team lost 2-1 to rivals Maple Grove on June 27, the team has picked up a list of wins against other members of the North Hennepin league. Maple Grove found a lead amid a close game...
Bailey Kroone Update After 250 Class Moto Two Crash That Collected Haiden Deegan
Ham Lake, Minnesota's Bailey Kroone (#249) was the unfortunate rider that crashed on the 11th lap as he was being lapped by the frontrunners in the second moto of Saturday's RedBud National 250 AMA Pro Motocross Championship. Kroone told us he hit a false neutral on the face of RedBud's infield tabletop and was thrown into an endo, which he tried to step through. He was able to get off the track, but his bike was then hit by series points leader Haiden Deegan, who crashed upon impact. Fortunately, Deegan was able to get right back up and into the race.
Town ball roundup: LoGators win Nimrod Tournament
Town ball was alive and well last week with several games for several area teams, including a trophy run by the Champlin Park LoGators in the Nimrod Tournament. LoGators The Champlin Park LoGators started a busy run of games with a successful run in the Nimrod Tournament, beating the Nimrod Gnats 11-0 on June 29 and Roseau 13-2 on June 30. Connor Nygard pitched four impressive innings against the Gnats...
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