John Stanley has been with WGNA from the very beginning in 1973 and can recall firsthand how things have evolved over the years! A dedicated NASCAR and racing fan, you can catch him weekends on WGNA.
John Stanley
Are You Having A Backyard Barbecue This Weekend?
Memorial Day Weekend always brings the unofficial start to the summer season. With some good weather, it's time for some outdoor fun. A cruise to the beach, maybe a pool party, and of course a traditional backyard barbecue.
NASCAR Legend Ken Schrader Racing To Our Area
NASCAR star Ken Schrader makes a local appearance this weekend and he is not here just to sign autographs. He will be racing a dirt modified race car at Lebanon Valley Speedway.
Race Cars and Classic Cars
Springtime always brings about a flurry of classic car shows in our area. One of the best in our area to officially kick off the season in the northeast combines classic cars with race cars.
Smartest People In Albany
Do you consider yourself fairly intelligent? Do other people think you're smart? Or just a wiseguy? Well there are bunch of really smart people in Albany this weekend.
National Volunteer Week 2011
National Volunteer Week was established in 1974 and has grown in scope and support each year since. Are you a volunteer? Do you know someone who is? Or maybe you are looking to get involved?
Will Lottery Winners Start a NASCAR Racing Team?
Everyone wants to get rich - and get rich quick. Just hit the lottery and you're on easy street. A few dollars and you've got your dream. But what would you do if it really happened? Seven New York State workers made the news recently because they did it by hitting the State's Mega Millions jackpot for $319 million. They're known as the "Lucky 7". They will get to live their dreams.
Hollywood Stars and Race Cars
When you go to a NASCAR race, celebrities are always around. The drivers themselves are stars. The tracks schedule giants from a variety of fields to officially participate in pre-race festivities. Sometimes you never know who you might see or who might show up. This week NASCAR is racing at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California just a short distance from Hollywood. What stars are goi
NASCAR Drivers Select Songs for Introductions
If you wanted to be linked to a song that everyone knew, what would it be? Do you have a favorite that immediately comes to mind? Or do you need some time to think about it? Well, the NASCAR drivers racing this weekend in the Jeff Byrd 500 Presented By Food City at Bristol Motor Speedway had to make a choice so that they could be introduced with a song. Here are some of the drivers and their s
Race Car Shows Attract Local Fans
The local racing pre-season thunder continues this weekend with the annual Fonda Speedway car show through Sunday. Car shows provide the opportunity for fans to meet drivers, maybe get some autographs, see the new cars before the racing season begins.
Local Racing Season Not Far Away
As I'm writing this, there is still snow on the ground, but the local racing season here in the Northeast is not too far away. One sign is when the race car shows come to town.
What Drivers Do On An Off Weekend
This weekend the only racing for NASCAR's three national touring series is at Darlington for the Camping World Truck Series. Both the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and Nationwide Series drivers have an open week. So what do the drivers do with a weekend off?