As many as seven Haines racers are expected in Saturday’s 46th Alcan 200 road race, a 155-mile snowmachine race from the Canada border to Dezadeash, Y.T., and back.

“I think there’s going to be a few more locals this year, which would be nice,” defending race champion Chris Brooks of Haines said Wednesday. Brooks said he hasn’t had time or money to invest in preparing for this year’s Alcan. He’ll be on the Yamaha 700…