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Time To Change The Clocks
It seems to always sneak up on us. Falling back. Daylight savings time comes to an end tonight. So remember to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed.
Five Races Left In NASCAR Championship Chase
Every single one of the drivers who qualified at the Kansas Speedway on Friday broke the track record. That's because the track is newly repaved and record speeds are being set. The fastest of the fast was Hendrick Motorsports driver Kasey Kahne.
Famous NASCAR Car Owner Coming To Saratoga
One of NASCAR's most popular and well known car owners, Richard Childress, will be coming to the Saratoga Automobile Museum this week. Childress, who owned the famed No. 3 Goodwrench Chevrolets driven by NASCAR idol Dale Earnhardt, is the final NASCAR star to appear for the "Meet and Greet" series as part of the museum's Moonshine To Millionaires - NASCAR's History, Heroes and Technolog
Dale Jr. To Sit Out NASCAR Races
The big news in NASCAR this week is Dale Earnhardt Jr. will not be competing in the upcoming NASCAR Sprint Cup Series events at Charlotte Motor Speedway and Kansas Speedway after being diagnosed with a concussion.
Talladega Time
This weekend's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway presents both risk and opportunity. The risk relates to being caught up in the "big one" crash which could possibly eliminate some of the top drivers from being able to contend for the championship title. The opportunity might be for some of the drivers who find themselves further back in the point standings going
Motorsports Mourns Chris Economaki
Most anyone you ask will know the name Chris Economaki. You don't have to be a race fan to know his name. That shows the impact Economaki has had.
Jeff Gordon Looks To Bounce Back In Round Two Of The Chase
Despite having a fast car, Jeff Gordon's chase for the NASCAR championship got off to a bad start last weekend at Chicagoland with a 35th place finish after wrecking with about 80 laps to go. So Gordon is looking to bounce back at New Hampshire Motor Speedway this weekend and is off to a good start after qualifying for the pole starting position.
NASCAR Star Kyle Busch Coming To Our Area
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Kyle Busch will be visiting the Saratoga area this week as part of a series of "Meet and Greet" sessions being held in conjunction with the Moonshine to Millionaires - NASCAR's History, Heroes and Technology exhibit at the Saratoga Automobile Museum.
Tornado Watch In Effect
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for our area until 10 p.m. tonight.
Strong Storms Expected In Our Area
Looks like we may have some some nasty storms hitting our area this afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center is forecasting a potentially significant damaging wind event across much of our listening area for later today.
NASCAR Champion Wins First Pole This Year
After a disappointing race a week ago, defending NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart started this weekend on a high note as he won his first pole starting position of the season in qualifying for Sunday night's Advocare 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
NASCAR Star Ron Hornaday Appearing In Our Area
Four-time NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Champion Ron Hornaday will be making a personal appearance in Saratoga Springs on August 8th.