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A Short But Fun Day At the Races At Saratoga Track [GALLERY]

Richie Phillips — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 13:11:57 +0000

It was fun because we took my father-in-law, Warren. It was short because it was probably the hottest day of the year. But none of us regretted it, because it’s an annual tradition to go to the Saratoga Race track. Here are a few shots from Saturday, August 4th: Gee -which way should we go? I [...]

I'll Have Another Will Not Run at Belmont, Erases Chance of Winning Triple Crown

Joe Student — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 16:12:35 +0000

I’ll Have Another will not run at the 144th Belmont Stakes on Saturday. The horse, who was vying to become the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978, was ruled out by his trainer Doug O’Neill, who spoke about the matter on ‘The Dan Patrick Show’ on radio Friday morning.

Nascar Takes Off Easter Weekend – In Texas Next Saturday

Jake Thomas — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 17:11:39 +0000

Nascar always observes the Easter holiday and will be off. Next Saturday the Sprint Cup chase continues on Saturday night under the lights at Texas Motor Speedway.The Samsung Mobile 500 will go green at 7pm. Its a tight bunch at the top in the Sprint Cup Standings after the last race in Martinsville. Nascar’s ratings [...]

How Do I Tell My Father I Don't Want To Stay In College? – Daily Dilemma

Sean McMaster — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:40:09 +0000

Here is today’s “Daily Dilemma”: Hey Guys, I’ll try to keep this brief, I’m a freshman in college and I’m miserable. Ever since I was little the one thing my Dad always made clear was that I would be going to and graduating college. He saved all my life for tuition and it is very [...]

Gift For Those Who Already Have Everything

John Stanley — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 16:35:45 +0000

As you starting thinking about what to get for those “hard to buy for” people on your list this holiday season, here is a suggestion from the unusal gift category. Just make sure you’ve got the cash to cover it. For the first time in its 55-year history,is offering the opportunity for anyone to drive their [...]

Indy Car Driver Dan Wheldon Killed as Result Of Giant Crash

Today's Country 107.7 GNA — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 23:11:38 +0000

It was a tragedy today at Las Vegas Motor Speedway as driver Dan Wheldon was killed a fiery 15 car wreck, that some drivers said was the worst wreck they had ever seen. Indy Car CEO Randy Bernard made the announcement that driver Dan Wheldon had died 2 hours after the race in Las Vegas [...]

Saratoga Opens For The Season – Some Helpful Info

Bryen — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:27:29 +0000

Today the 143rd meet at Saratoga opens and it’s going to be hot one! In the middle of this heat wave we are expecting to see temperatures in the 90s again today. Despite the heat NYRA is expecting to have a big opening day. Saratoga is always the summer place to be in the Albany [...]

Hollywood Stars and Race Cars

John Stanley — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 20:15:19 +0000

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 going to be there?

NASCAR Drivers Select Songs for Introductions

John Stanley — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 19:24:42 +0000

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 songs.

Race Car Shows Attract Local Fans

John Stanley — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 18:27:26 +0000

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. Fonda Speedway is the first of the local speedways to open for the 2011 season [...]

Local Racing Season Not Far Away

John Stanley — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:20:33 +0000

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. This weekend the Middletown Motorsports Show is being held at the Orange County Fair Speedway Arena. Local driver and [...]

What Drivers Do On An Off Weekend

John Stanley — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:15:16 +0000

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?Even with a weekend off, some drivers will still find a way to [...]

Daytona 500 in Pictures

Bryen — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 16:48:38 +0000

We all checked out the Daytona 500 yesterday, didn’t we? If so or if not, here’s a gallery of the race.