DUNBAR, Wis. — Motorsports author Joe Verdegan has announced his latest book “Racing In the 906” will be launched to the public Saturday at a book signing at the Big 10 Sports Bar in Quinnesec from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This book, Verdegan’s fifth in five years covering local and regional motorsports, features the extensive racing history in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula which dates back to the 1950s.

“Initially we had a targeted release date of sometime in early 2020,” Verdegan explained. “However, after discussing the book’s progress with my publisher Jeff Pederson (Pedal Down Promotions) we both felt we were well enough along that we would be able to host a launch before Christmas.”

More than 200 drivers, promoters and car owners from Michigan, Wisconsin, Florida and Canada have been interviewed for this book.

“There is so much history up that way from Marquette to Escanaba, Menominee, Norway and up towards the Sault St. Marie area in Canada,” Verdegan said.

A six-date holiday book signing tour in December is set, with five Michigan dates and one in Wisconsin. Other signings will be at the Crossroads Restaurant & Lounge in Marquette Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Eastern time and Wednesday at Pacino’s Pub in Escanaba from 6 to 8 p.m Eastern time.

The popular stop after Norway Speedway races, The Thirsty Whale Bar & Grill, will host a signing in Norway on Wednesday, Dec. 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. Also, Stateline Apparel in Menominee has a scheduled signing for Thursday, Dec. 19, from 5 to 7 p.m.

The holiday tour wraps up in Verdegan’s hometown of Green Bay, Wis., at Bosse’s News Stand from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21.

A 2020 book signing tour will be announced at a later date along with book pre-order information for fans who are unable to attend any of the signings.

For more information on “Racing In The 906” you can reach Verdegan at jverdegan2@gmail.com or follow him on his Facebook page.

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