Car races remain the big fair draw

Car racing has been a part of the Carlton County Fair in Barnum for as long as most people can remember. This past week, the tradition continued as nearly 6,000 fans watched local drivers compete for $40,000 in prize money.

"I've been either involved with the fair or coming to the fair for a long time and these events draw many people who might otherwise not attend the fair," said Steve Loucks, president of the Carlton County Fair Association.

According to Loucks, more than 150 drivers participated this year. That's about average for the events that bring excitement over the last three days of...