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  <body>&lt;p&gt;STATE FAIR RACEWAY&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;What, when -- Today: Sportsman, Hobbies, Mini-Stocks, Hornets, Youth Hornets. Gates open at 6 p.m., racing at 7. Saturday: Late Model Crate Motor Nationals. Gates open at 6 p.m., racing at 7.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Where: State Fair Park.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Track information: www.yakimaracers.com&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;YAKIMA SPEEDWAY&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;What: Late Models, Super Stocks, Hobby, Hobby Sportsman, Hornets, Bump to Pass, Youth Hornets.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;When: Saturday. Gates open at 4 p.m., racing at 5 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Where: 1600 Pacific Ave., Yakima.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Track information: 248-0647 or www.yakimaspeedway.us&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;RENEGADE RACEWAY&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Next racing: Aug. 15-16.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Where: 1395 N. Track Road, Wapato.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Track information: 877-4621 and &lt;br /&gt; www.renegaderaceway.com&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;NASCAR SPRINT CUP&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Centurion Boats At The Glen&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Site: Watkins Glen, N.Y.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Schedule: Today, qualifying (ESPN2, noon); Sunday, race (ESPN, 10 a.m.).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Track: Watkins Glen International (permanent road course, 2.45 miles, 11 turns).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Race distance: 220.5 miles, 90 laps.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Defending champion: Tony Stewart.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Next race: 3M Performance 400, Aug. 17, Brooklyn, Mich.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;On the Net: www.nascar.com&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;NASCAR NATIONWIDE&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Zippo 200&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Site: Watkins Glen, N.Y.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Schedule: Saturday, qualifying (ESPN2, 7 a.m.), race (ABC, 11:30 a.m.).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Track: Watkins Glen International (permanent road course, 2.45 miles, 11 turns).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Race distance: 200.9 miles, 82 laps.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Defending champion: Kevin Harvick.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Next race: Carfax 250, Aug. 16, Brooklyn, Mich.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;On the Net: www.nascar.com&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;NASCAR CRAFTSMAN TRUCKS&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Toyota Tundra 200&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Site: Lebanon, Tenn.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Schedule: Saturday, qualifying, 11:45 a.m., race (Speed Channel, 4 p.m.).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Track: Nashville Superspeedway (tri-oval 1.33 miles, &lt;br /&gt; 14 degrees banking in turns).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Race distance: 200 miles, 150 laps.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Defending champion: Travis Kvapil.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Next race: O'Reilly 200, Aug. 20, Bristol, Tenn.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;On the Net: www.nascar.com&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;INDY RACING LEAGUE&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Meijer 300&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Site: Sparta, Ky.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Schedule: Today, qualifying, 3:30 p.m.; Saturday, race (ESPN2, 3:30 p.m.).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Track: Kentucky Speedway (tri-oval, 1.5 miles, 14 degrees banking in turns).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Race distance: 300 miles, 200 laps.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Defending champion: Tony Kanaan.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Next race: Grand Prix of Sonoma (Calif.), Aug. 24.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;On the Net: www.indycar.com&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;NHRA&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Lucas Oil Nationals&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Site: Brainerd, Minn.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Schedule: Today, qualifying, 12:45 p.m.; Saturday, qualifying, 9:15 a.m. (ESPN2, 5:30 p.m.; Sunday, eliminations, Noon (ESPN2, 4 p.m., tape).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Track: Brainerd International Raceway.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Next event: Toyo Tires Nationals, Aug. 17, Reading, Pa.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;On the Net: www.nhra.com&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;FORMULA ONE&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Next race: European Grand Prix, Aug. 24, Valencia, Spain&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;On the Net: www.formula1.com&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;-- The Associated Press&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</body>
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