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August 11, 2011
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World’s Best Motocross Riders Invade Legendary
Unadilla Valley Sports Center Next Weekend
Event Serves as Round 9 of Lucas Oil Motocross Championship
MORGANTOWN,
W.Va. – The world’s fastest
riders and the world’s most
prestigious
motocross
championship are in full
swing this summer and next
weekend, the series makes
its annual trip to legendary
Unadilla Valley Sports Center
in New Berlin. The Rockstar
Energy Unadilla National
will commence on Saturday,
August 13, showcasing the
best motocross athletes on
the planet.
An intense, three-rider
battle is shaping up for
the premier 450 Class
title, featuring three of the
sports biggest stars in Ryan
Villopoto, Ryan Dungey
and Chad Reed. After eight
rounds of action, just nine
points separate the three
competitors, and each will be
looking to add to their season
win total at Unadilla.
Additionally, the rising
stars of the sport in the
250 Class are also engaged
in close competition for
a national championship.
With the opportunity to be
considered the best 250-rider
on the planet, these young
guns, including Monroe,
N.Y., native Justin Barcia,
are willing to lay it all on the
line.
The Lucas Oil AMA Pro
Motocross
Championship
features the world’s fastest
professional motocross racers,
competing aboard state-ofthe-art motorcycles on the
roughest, toughest racetracks
in the world. Motocross racing
is the original extreme action
sport; it’s where champions
such as Ricky Carmichael,
Jeremy McGrath, and Travis
Pastrana made their mark on
the sport of motocross.
The 12-round series,
sanctioned by AMA Pro
Racing, begins in California
with the Hangtown Motocross
Classic in mid-May. The
championship includes stops
at the premier motocross
racing facilities in America,
with events in Colorado,
Maryland,
Massachusetts,
Michigan, Minnesota, New
York, Pennsylvania, Texas,
and Washington. Professional
competition is divided into
two classes: the 450 Class
for 251-450cc machines, and
the 250 Class for 150-250cc
machines.
Competitions are conducted
on natural-terrain courses that
feature a variety of obstacles,
which include a unique blend
of jumps, hills, berms and
various other challenges.
The race format for each
class consists of two 35minute races (“motos”), with
the scores from each moto
combined to determine the
overall winner. Motocross has
been recognized as one of the
most physically demanding
sports in the world.
Unadilla is one of the
longest-running motocross
facilities in the United States.
The legendary track has
played host to a number of
epic events and has been a
fixture ofAmerican Motocross
since 1972. Additionally,
Unadilla is a favorite among
the series’ competitors thanks
to its “old school” layout
and characteristics in which
obstacles within the natural
terrain provide all the hang
time and difficulty necessary
for a standout motocross
circuit. With sections of the
circuit boasting names like
Gravity Cavity, it is clear why
Unadilla is a favorite amongst
riders and fans alike. Nestled
in the central portion of
New York, Unadilla attracts
20,000-plus spectators and
generates nearly $3 million
in economic impact for New
Berlin and the surrounding
areas in Syracuse, Oneonta,
Utica, and beyond. Also,
a live network television
broadcast will be presented
exclusively on NBC Sports.
Media Day, previewing
the event, will take place at
Unadilla on Thursday, August
11. The Rockstar Energy
Suzuki
team,
featuring
several of the most notable
up-and-comers in the sport,
will be in attendance. Riders
will meet with the media
for interviews, and ride the
track for all press in attendance.
Activities for Media Day
begin at 1 p.m. EST.
For tickets,
fan and
racing information on the
2011 Lucas Oil AMA Pro
Motocross Championship,
log onto www.allisports.com/
motocross.
For more information about
American Motocross, please
contact media coordinator
Brandon Short via email at
media@mxsportsproracing.
com or by telephone at (951)
203-2605.
MX Sports Pro Racing
MX Sports Pro Racing
manages and produces the
world’s most prestigious
motocross series - the Lucas
Oil AMA Pro Motocross
Championship. The industry
leader in off road powersport
event
production
and
management, its mission
is to showcase the sport
of professional motocross
competition
at
events
throughout the United States.
Through its various racing
properties, partnerships and
affiliates, MX Sports Pro
Racing organizes events for
thousands of action sports
athletes each year and attracts
millions of motorsports
spectators.
Visit www.
mxsportsproracing.com.
Alli, the Alliance of Action
Sports
Alli, the Alliance of Action
Sports, is a global business
that encompasses national
and international action
sports tours and events,
multimedia production, and
a consumer facing lifestyle
brand. The Alliance includes:
the Lucas Oil AMA Pro
Motocross Championship,
the Dew Tour, Winter Dew
Tour, China Invitational, ,
King of Wake series, and the
Gatorade Free Flow Tour.
Alli TV Productions creates
original content, produces
and presents content with
partners, and distributes Alli
content through a variety
of channels. Alli is owned
by NBC Sports and MTV
Networks and represents a
network of athletes, fans,
brands
and
properties.
Its mission is to facilitate
the momentous growth
of action sports, through
competition and lifestyle, for
a new generation of fans and
athletes. The Alli properties
are home to more than
550,000 spectators each year
and broadcasts more than 150
hours of original content in
100 countries and 280 million
homes worldwide. Visit www.
allisports.com.
Lucas Oil Products
Lucas Oil is a worldwide
leader in the production of
oils, lubricants and additives.
Based in Corona, Calif.,
Lucas Oil Products is one of
the fastest-growing additive
lines in the consumer
automotive
industry,
featuring a premium line of
oils, lubricants and problemsolving performance additives.
Through innovative product
research and development, along
with aggressive marketing
programs, Lucas Oil Products
has established itself as the
top-selling additive line in the
American truck-stop industry.
Lucas Oil is involved in
an array of motorsports
sponsorships,
including
the “Official Motor Oil of
the AMA Pro Motocross
Championship.” Visit www.
LucasOil.com.
AMA Pro Racing
AMA Pro Racing is
the premier professional
motorcycle racing sanctioning
body in the United States,
operating a full schedule of
events and championships
for a variety of motorcycle
disciplines. From its Daytona
Beach headquarters, the
organization
sanctions
professional
motorcycle
racing competition, which
includes,AMAPro Motocross,
AMA Pro Road Racing, and
AMA Pro Flat Track. Visit
www.amaproracing.com.
2011 Lucus Oil AMA Pro
Motocross Championship
Rockstar Energy Unadilla National
WHAT: The Rockstar Energy Unadilla
National, Round 9 of the 12-race
Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross
Championship
WHEN: SATURDAY, August 13:
Practice, Qualifying, and Final Motos
• Practice and Qualifying begins at
8:30 a.m.
• Final motos begin at 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Unadilla Valley Sports
Center – New Berlin, N.Y.
History of Unadilla
Unadilla is one of the longest running
motocross circuits in the United States.
The legendary facility has played host
to a number of epic events and has been
a fixture of American Motocross since
1972. Additionally, Unadilla is a favorite
among the series’ competitors thanks to its
“old school” layout and characteristics in
which obstacles within the natural terrain
provide all the hang time and difficulty
necessary for a standout motocross circuit.
With sections of the circuit boasting
names like Gravity Cavity, it is clear why
Unadilla is a favorite amongst riders and
fans alike. Nestled in the central portion of
New York, Unadilla attracts 20,000-plus
spectators and generates nearly $3 million
in economic impact for New Berlin and the
surrounding areas in Syracuse, Oneonta
and Utica. Also, a live network television
broadcast will be presented exclusively
on NBC Sports.
DIRECTIONS: From Utica: State
Route #8 south to track
From Binghamton: I-88 to exit #9
(Sidney, NY). Left onto Route #8 NORTH.
30 minutes to track
WHO:
Over
100
professional
motocross racers will be soaring three
stories high and over 70 feet in length in
what many consider “the most grueling,
yet entertaining, sport in the world.”
Motocross is the ultimate combination of
stamina, skill and speed.
TICKET INFO: Tickets are available
are available at the box office or online at
www.unadillamx.com.
Friday through Sunday tickets: Adults
- $70, Children (6-12) - $30, 5 and Under
- Free; Friday through Saturday tickets:
Adults - $55, Children (6-12) - $20, 5 and
Under – Free; Saturday tickets: Adults $40, Children (6-12) - $20, 5 and Under –
Free; Sunday amateur day tickets: Adults
- $15, Children (6-12) - $10, 5 and Under
– Free
MORE INFO: For more information,
visit the race website at www.unadillamx.
com. For information on the
top riders and the race series, visit www.
allisports.com/motocross.
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and drive home. It takes
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• To clean out the drawers of my husband’s tool
cabinet without disturbing
the tools, I tucked a kneehigh panty hose leg over
my vacuum cleaner wand.
Most things stayed put, but
the one or two small pieces
of hardware that got sucked
up were easily retrieved. I
did this on his workbench
too. I picked up all the dust
and shavings along with the
stray pieces of hardware. I
pulled the hardware out of
the hose leg, and they were
in a tidy pile for him to put
away. — U.L. in Kansas
• Ripen a green tomato
by wrapping it in a sheet
of newspaper or placing it
in a small, plain paper bag.
Leave it on the counter, and
check it daily until ripe.
• To keep ice cream from
dripping out of the bottom
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• It was American ventriloquist and comedian
Willie Tyler who made the
following sage observation: “The reason lightning
doesn’t strike twice in the
same place is that the same
place isn’t there the second
time.”
• Even flight attendants
have their own patron saint,
as declared by Pope Paul
XXIII in 1962: Saint Bona
of Pisa.
• Many people believe that
the Gutenberg Bible, which
came from the presses of
Johannes Gutenberg in the
1450s, is the first example
of a printed book, but that’s
not true; it’s the first book
printed using movable type.
The oldest known printed
book is actually the “Diamond Sutra,” which was
printed in China more than
550 years before the Gutenberg Bible.
• In many Middle Eastern
cultures, it is traditional to
celebrate a wedding with
five events. The first is the
engagement party, during which the bride-to-be
changes clothes several
times. When the bride and
groom sign the marriage
contract there is another
party, again with numerous
changes of clothing by the
bride. The day before the
wedding there is a henna
party, during which the
bride and others are painted
with elaborate designs that
are thought to ward off evil
spirits. The reception takes
place after the wedding,
and guests are often given
five almond pieces, each
piece symbolizing one of
the sacred wedding wishes:
health, happiness, wealth,
longevity and fertility. Seven days after the wedding is
the final celebratory event,
known as sabaa, which is
for women only and is analogous to the wedding shower we have in the West.
• The town of North Pole,
Alaska, is actually 1,700
miles south of the planet’s
geographical North Pole.
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Thought for the Day:
“The nice thing about egotists is that they don’t talk
about other people.” —
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VALLEY LIFE
August 11, 2011
Canned Veggies
Better Than None
Did you know it’s possible
to suffer from malnutrition
even if you’re eating three
times a day? That can happen easily to seniors who
find it hard to be motivated to cook and end up just
snacking throughout the
day.
A changing sense of smell
and taste, loneliness after
the death of a spouse, medications and boredom are a
few of the reasons we don’t
eat as well as we should. But
with a little ingenuity, it’s
easy to fix fast, easy meals
you’ll actually eat! Here are
some ideas:
• Use your slow cooker.
All the ingredients are
assembled in the pot in the
morning, and are ready by
dinnertime.
• The variety of cookbooks
on the market is amazing.
Investigate
cookbooks
that offer recipes with only
five ingredients, diabetic
recipes, meals that take less
than 20 minutes to prepare,
and prepared foods combined with your own easy
additions.
• Double the amounts you
prepare, and freeze the rest
for days when you really
don’t want to cook at all. Be
sure to label the container
and use it within a few
weeks.
• If income allows, consider ordering one week of a
plan where meals are delivered to your door. While
the cost would be prohibitive to do this constantly,
having a few meals in the
freezer would be handy for
those times you don’t want
to cook.
• Take a cooking class
and learn steps to fix quick
meals.
• Ask your doctor for a
referral to a nutritionist if
you need help with creating
a menu, portion sizes and
nutritional values.
If you’re truly stuck in a
not-cooking rut, in a pinch,
remember: Canned fruit
and vegetables are better than none at all. Peanut
butter on crackers with a
banana offers nutrition. It
takes only a few minutes to
scramble eggs, add cheese
and make toast.
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that she cannot personally
answer reader questions,
but will incorporate them
into her column whenever
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Train Set
Q:
I have an American Flyer train
set manufactured during
the 1945-1969 period. I
bought this set new and
only used it a few times. I
would like to find a collector so I can sell it. — John,
Springfield, Pa.
There are several
excellent price guides
that document the values of
prewar and postwar Lionel,
American Flyer, Buddy “L,”
Marx, Ives, Kusan and AMT
model trains. One of the better references is “O’Brien’s
Collecting Toy Trains: Identification and Price Guide”
edited by David Doyle and
published by Krause. This
book features more than
1,200 photos in full color
and more than 6,000 listings
and up-to-date prices. This
should help you determine
the values of your train set.
The American Flyer Collectors Club also might be
helpful. The address is P.O.
Box 13269, Pittsburgh, PA
15243.
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I have a broadsheet of “Abraham Lincoln’s Saloon
License,” which has been
in my family for a number
of years. I am enclosing a
picture of it and wonder
what it might be worth.
— Linda, Flagler Beach,
Fla.
Your poster was a premium, published and
distributed by the Minnesota Beer Wholesalers Association, probably during the
1930s or ‘40s. Although it is
interesting, it is, of course, a
reprint and not an original,
but nevertheless a beer collectible. I suggest you con-
A:
Q:
A:
tact Ritchie Dubreuil at the
Florida chapter of the Beer
Collectors Club of America,
5550 Vanderipe Road, Sarasota, FL 34241.
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My husband was
a cartoonist assistant for many years. I have
some original Sunday
pages and quite a collection of comic art, and need
some advice. For example,
I have a “Flash Gordon”
original Sunday page by
Mac Raboy and an original Sunday page of “Mark
Trail” by Ed Dodd. Can
you help me find the right
outlet for these items? —
Ann, Orlando, Fla.
You might begin
by contacting the
National Cartoonist Society, Columbus Circle Station, P.O. Box 20267, New
York, NY 10023.
***
I have a paperback booklet titled
“Republican Text Book for
the Campaign of 1902,”
published by authority of
the Republican Congressional Committee, Dunlap
Printing Company, Philadelphia. Is it worth anything? — Dolores, Platteville, Wisc.
Your booklet is worth
about $25.
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Your New Home Is Our Business
• On Aug. 23, 1814, during
the war of 1812, first lady
Dolley Madison abandoned
the couple’s personal belongings to save the full-length
portrait of former president
George Washington from
desecration by vengeful
British soldiers. The next
night, British troops burned
the White House.
• On Aug. 24, 1875, Captain Matthew Webb of Great
Britain becomes the first
man to successfully swim
the English Channel without
assistance. Webb reached
shore in 21 hours and 45
minutes. In 1883, Webb
attempted to swim the Niagara River, and drowned in 10
minutes. His body was found
four days later.
• On Aug. 28, 1917, President Woodrow Wilson is
picketed by woman suffragists in front of the White
House, who demand that he
support an amendment to
the Constitution that would
guarantee women the right to
vote. Wilson had a history of
lukewarm support for women’s suffrage even, though
he was a former teacher at
a women’s college and the
father of two daughters.
• On Aug. 26, 1939, television station W2XBS in
New York City broadcasts
a doubleheader between
the Brooklyn Dodgers and
the Cincinnati Reds from
Ebbets Field in Brooklyn. It
was the first Major League
Baseball game ever aired on
television.
• On Aug. 25, 1944, after
more than four years of Nazi
occupation, Paris is liberated
by the French 2nd Armored
Division and the U.S. 4th
Infantry Division. German
General Dietrich von Choltitz defied an order by Adolf
Hitler to blow up Paris’ landmarks and burn the city to the
ground before its liberation.
• On Aug. 27, 1967, Brian
Epstein, manager of the
Beatles, is found dead of an
accidental drug overdose in
his Sussex, England, home.
The world might never have
heard of the Beatles were it
not for Epstein. Just a few
months after being hired he
got them their first recording contract with Parlophone
Records.
• On Aug. 29, 1982, Swedish-born actress and threetime Academy Award winner Ingrid Bergman dies
of cancer in London on her
67th birthday. Bergman was
best known for her role as
Ilsa Lund in “Casablanca.”
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Sex on the Moon: The
Amazing Story Behind the
Most Audacious Heist in
History
By Ben Mezrich
(Doubleday, $26.95)
Reviewed by Larry Cox
Thad Roberts was an
undergrad at the University
of Utah in 1997. Floundering with no sense of direction, he was disowned by
his parents and removed
from the Mormon Training Center after admitting
to the mission president
that he had had sex with his
girlfriend. In debt and facing a bleak future, Roberts
attended a career center at
the school — an event that
changed his life. As improbable as it might seem, Roberts decided on the spot that
he wanted to be an astronaut
and spent the next two years
taking physics, geology and
anthropology classes.
He landed a job interview
at the Johnson Space Center in Texas, and against
all odds was accepted into
one of its intern programs,
then drafted to help with a
moon rocks sample verification project inside the lunar
lab at NASA. Roberts was
amazed to hear that a single
gram of moon rock brought
back from the Apollo missions was worth $5 million.
He hooked up with NASA
intern Rebecca and began
formulating a plan to steal
about 2 percent of the moon
rock collection, or about 17
pounds. At 453 grams to a
pound, his haul would be
worth an astonishing $40
billion.
With a little help from
friends, Roberts managed
to make off with some of
the moon rocks and hid
them under a mattress so
he and Rebecca could have
“sex on the moon.” An FBI
sting helped bring the moon
rock caper to an end, netting
Roberts not millions, but
rather 100 months in a federal prison.
Ben Mezrich, The New
York Times bestselling
author of “The Accidental
Billionaires,” has written
a tale with more twists and
turns than even the best of
fiction. How Roberts put his
plan into action and eventually got caught make for one
of the most riveting books of
the summer.
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4
Make Summer
Sand Candles
Like most people, I enjoy
taking long walks on the
beach. I love the feel of sand
under my feet and the way
it stretches for miles before
me. And then I suddenly feel
inspired, thinking of the ways
sand can be used in decor and
crafts. That’s when I know
it’s time to go home and have
some more fun.
Here’s a popular sand craft
kids enjoy at day camp year
after year. The adults melt
the wax and the kids create
the molds and add decorations for state-of-the-art
sand candles. With a child’s
touch, they’re whimsical,
spontaneous and useful.
To make candles at home,
you’ll need:
—Clean damp sand in a
bucket or sandbox
—1 pound box of paraffin
wax (available in canning
section at most markets)
—1 saucepan
—1 tin can, such as a large
soup can with lid removed.
(Pinch rim of the can with
pliers to form a spout for
easy pouring)
—Candle coloring or
stubs from colored candles
(optional)
—Candle wicking (available at craft stores)
—Pencil or sticks
—Tiny trinkets, stones or
shells (optional)
Here’s the fun:
1. Carve out a 2-3 inch
depression in the damp sand,
about 3-4 inches wide. Pat
the sides and base of the
depression to make a very
firm mold for your candle.
Press several trinkets into
the mold, if you wish.
2. Meanwhile, an adult
should fill a saucepan with a
few inches of water and set
the tin can in the center. Put
a chunk of paraffin in the can
and add candle stubs or coloring, if you wish. As the water
gets hot, the wax will melt.
Stir occasionally, keeping a
constant eye on it, since it is
flammable.
3. An adult should carefully
pour the melted wax into the
sand mold. While the wax
is still liquid, place a length
of wicking down the center
of the mold with at least one
inch of wicking exposed
at the top. Hold the wick in
place until the wax begins to
harden. Then, prop the wick
with a stick until the wax is
completely hard. Or, tie the
wick around the middle of a
pencil and let it rest across
the top of the mold with the
wick in the wax.
4. When hard, gently lift
the candle out of the sand
mold. Brush off excess sand
from the candle and embedded trinkets with an old
toothbrush, leaving some
sand on the surface for a
natural look.
Note: An adult should
always be present when
burning candles.
***
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soybeans, and don’t spare
the spice mixes!
ROASTED
SOYBEANS
Spicy Soybeans Make
a Healthy Snack
Roasted soybeans (also
known as soynuts) are a
healthy and versatile snack,
and a much better option
than chips or crackers. A
1/4 cup serving of unsalted,
roasted soynuts has 130
calories. It contains 6 grams
of fat — 1 gram of which
is saturated — 9 grams of
carbohydrate, 2 grams of
fiber and 11 grams of protein. There is no trans fat,
cholesterol, salt or sugar.
Soybeans have been shown
in hundreds of studies to
help prevent heart disease
and several forms of cancer.
Stick to no more than a oneounce, 120-calorie snack, as
two or three ounces daily
are too fattening.
Roasting and flavoring dry
soybeans at home, using the
recipes below, allows you to
control the salt and add the
flavors of your choice.
Do-It-Yourself
Credit Repair
If you’ve been through a
rough financial patch, it’s
likely that your credit has
suffered. Late payments,
minimum-only payments,
credit-card balances that are
too high and maybe even
auto repossession could
have drastic impacts on your
credit score. If you’re in a
better position now, possibly with a new or better job,
your credit can be repaired.
It will take time, but it can
be done. Here’s how:
First, find out how bad the
damage is. Send for your
credit reports from all three
of the major credit bureaus.
Go over them carefully.
Look for mistakes, such as
accounts that aren’t yours,
wrong credit limit listed
and accounts that you have
already paid off showing a
current balance. Notify the
credit bureaus in writing
(certified mail, not online)
about any errors, and ask for
an investigation. They have
30 days to respond. If they
can’t verify the accuracy
of the item, they have to
remove it. Once the repairs
are made, get another batch
of credit reports and do a
line-by-line comparison.
Next, make a plan to hone
down your credit. Determine which of your credit
cards has the biggest debtto-availability ratio. A card
with $1,000 availability
and a $900 balance is worse
Start with the basic roasted soybean procedures listed and then get creative
with your flavorings. I’ve
provided tips about how
to roast dry soybeans and
ways you can add spices to
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coat the beans with flavor.
The next time you want a
snack, reach for the roasted
than a card with $10,000
availability and only $2,000
owed. The reason is that
nearly maxing out a card
counts more heavily against
you because a larger percentage of your available
credit is used.
Don’t cancel any cards,
for the above reason. When
you get a card down to a
zero balance, that availability helps your overall
percentages. (History helps:
Keep old accounts open, if
only for the longevity they
show.)
Pay more than the minimum on each card, on time,
every month, with more
money going to the ones
with higher percentages
of available credit used.
Look at the credit report:
You’ll see a column indicating whether you have been
making minimum or better
payments. Even $10 extra
takes you out of the “minimum only” category.
Don’t take on any new
credit until the current problems are resolved.
Full credit repair will
take time, but it’s worth
the aggravation. The biggest benefit to taking steps
to repair your credit is that
future credit will be cheaper. You won’t be in the
“likely to default” category
anymore, saddled with high
interest rates.
David Uffington regrets
that he cannot personally
answer reader questions,
but will incorporate them
into his column whenever
possible. Write to him in
care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475,
Orlando, FL 32853-6475,
or send e-mail to [email protected].
© 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.
Roasted soybeans can be
used in salads for texture,
added to trail mixes or eaten
alone for a snack. To add a
little more flavor after roasting, use the following spice
mixes to add a kick to your
roasted soybeans.
4 cups whole dry soy
beans
Cooking oil spray
1. Rinse soybeans in a colander under cool water to
clean. Fill a large bowl with
cool water and then soak the
soybeans at least 8 hours.
2. Pour the soybeans into
a colander and rinse again
under cool running water.
Shake off the excess water,
and set soybeans aside to
drain completely.
3. Preheat oven to 350
F. Spray 2 large, rimmed
baking sheets with cooking
oil. Spread two cups of the
soaked beans into single
layer on each baking sheet.
Bake for 15 minutes, and
then spray the soybeans with
the cooking-oil spray. Stir
and continue to bake, stirring every 5 minutes until
golden brown and crunchy.
The total roasting time will
vary depending on the moisture of the beans, but should
take about 25 to 35 minutes.
4. Remove roasted nuts
To Crate or Not
to Crate?
Q:
What’s your view
of kennel cages?
My wife hates the idea
of using one to train our
dog Sandy, but I disagree.
What do you say? — Jerry
in Las Cruces, N.M.
I’m personally OK
with the concept of
crating (or “kennel cages”).
It’s an effective way to
housetrain a puppy (who
won’t soil a sleeping or
living area) and teaches
it to stay comfortable and
relaxed in a similar container, the travel crate, which is
essential to traveling with
your dog.
However, I do see frequent
instances where the crate
is misused, with negative
consequences for dog and
owner alike.
The crate also serves as a
home or den for your dog.
So it always has to be seen
by Sandy as a safe place
to be, perhaps the safest
place in the house for her.
If you use the crate to punish Sandy, such as shutting
A:
from the oven to cool. Store
nuts in an airtight container
for up to 4 weeks. Makes
about 2 cups, roughly 1/2
cup of roasted soybeans for
each cup of dry beans
CAJUN FLAVORED
2 tablespoons Cajun
spice mix
RANCH FLAVORED
1 package Ranch
Dressing mix
Place soybeans in a small
re-sealable bag. Sprinkle
with Cajun spice mix or dry
ranch dressing. Shake bag,
then spray lightly with oil,
shake bag again, and repeat
process until nuts are fully
coated. Store in a tightly
covered container.
(Additional info provided
by Karma Metzgar, C.F.C.S.,
regional director, Northwest
Region, University of
Missouri Extension)
***
Angela Shelf Medearis is
known as The Kitchen Diva!
She’s the executive producer
and host of “The Kitchen
Diva!” cooking show on
Hulu.com. Medearis is an
award-winning children’s
author, culinary historian
and the author of seven cookbooks, including “The New
African-American Kitchen”
and her new cookbook, “The
Kitchen Diva Cooks!” Visit
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com.
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her up in it when she’s being
hyperactive or disobedient,
she could associate it with
negative feelings and avoid
going into it.
I recommend you learn
as much as you can about
using the crate to train
Sandy. The American Dog
Trainers Network has a list
of tips on furnishing the
crate, getting her to accept
it and using it as a positive
training tool. Find the list
here: http://www.inch.com/
~dogs/cratetraining.html.
It also includes important
safety tips, such as always
removing Sandy’s collar
before putting her into the
crate, and making sure she’s
not left in an environment
that’s too hot or freezing
cold.
Send your question
or comment to ask@
pawscorner.com, or write
to Paw’s Corner, c/o King
Features Weekly Service,
P.O. Box 536475, Orlando,
FL 32853-6475. For more
pet care-related advice and
information, visit www.
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VALLEY LIFE
August 11, 2011
5
New DVDs Reviewed in This Column
Will be Released the Week of Aug. 22, 2011
Q:
I am really digging
the new TNT show,
“Franklin and Bash.” Do
you know if it’ll be back
for a second season? —
Hank F., Baltimore
Well, Hank, if you’ve
got a hankering for a
second season of “Franklin
and Bash,” then I’ve got
good news for you: TNT
has picked up the hit legal
drama for another season.
Mark-Paul Gosselaar and
Breckin Meyer will return
as the titular characters to
cause more waves at their
button-down agency. No
word yet on many episodes
will be in the new season or
when it will premiere, but
we’ll assume it’s summer
2012. The show also stars
Malcolm McDowell, Dana
Davis, Kumail Nanjiani,
Reed Diamond and Garcelle
Beauvais.
A:
***
While I am excited
to see that Maria
Bello is starring in the
new, American version of
“Prime Suspect,” it got me
to thinking about the original British series. Can
you tell me where I can see
those episodes? — Kathy
D., via e-mail
You’re in luck! On
Aug. 23, Acorn
Media will be releasing the
first series of the policeprocedural television drama
(go to acornonline.com for
more details). This series
— which aired in the 1990s
and 2000s on Britain’s ITV
network, for a total of 14
episodes — garnered rave
reviews and numerous accolades. Aside from starring
the fabulous Helen Mirren,
it also had big-name guest
stars like Ralph Fiennes,
Tom Wilkinson and David
Thewlis. Director Tom
Hooper, who won the Acad-
Q:
A:
emy Award last year for
“The King’s Speech,” also
directed series six. Those
are some mighty big shoes
to fill for NBC — which
will air the U.S. version
beginning Sept. 22— but
I have my fingers crossed
for Maria Bello and crew to
make “Prime Suspect” their
own.
Maria Bello
Q:
I am a huge fan of
“White Collar” and
have season one on DVD.
When will seasons two
and three be out? — Rita
S., Port Charlotte, Fla.
The USA network
show about a con
man working with an FBI
agent to catch criminals (as
part of his work-release program from prison) recently
returned for its third season
in June, so you’ll have to
wait a bit for those DVDs.
However, you can now find
season two at your favorite
local and online retailers.
The four-disc set includes all
16 episodes, deleted scenes,
a gag reel, featurettes and
commentaries for episodes
nine, 12 and 16.
Write to Cindy at King
Features Weekly Service,
P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475; or email her at [email protected].
A:
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group of intrepid students
face to face with Scandinavian mythology. A series of
strange bear attacks pull a
group of young Norwegians
and their handheld cameras into the snowy fjords
to find a strange old hunter
who reveals the truth — hill
trolls, forest trolls and their
legendary kin are the real
culprits.
Well aware of the silliness
of it all, “Troll Hunters” uses
bits and pieces of real folklore to craft a story that has
both laughs and unexpected
thrills. The special effects
are impeccable, bringing the
goofy and grotesque giants
to life as they run from sunlight and chase the heroes
through the tundra.
Win Win (R) — A suburban father (Paul Giamatti)
is struggling with his law
practice, money issues and
his home while the highschool wrestling team he
coaches seems incapable
of winning anything. Just
when he thinks he’s found
a way around his troubles,
the teenage grandson of one
of his clients shows up at his
door with nowhere to go.
Writer/director Thomas
McCarthy proves his ability to put quietly funny and
wonderfully complicated
characters on the screen.
The movie is at many points
tender and absurd, sad and
comforting — and always
giving an authentic feel to
the action.
The Beaver (PG-13)
— Jodie Foster directs and
co-stars in this notably odd
dramedy. Walter Black (Mel
Gibson) is a husband, father
and toy executive who suffers from crippling depression. As his life crumbles,
Walter finds a beaver hand
puppet in a dumpster and
begins to speak through it
in a British accent. Never
quite sure how sad, serious
or funny it wants to be, “The
Beaver” can charm audiences then leave them feeling a
bit uncomfortable.
Foster’s direction give
takes a straightforward look
at the situation, and Gibson’s
performance ups the ante
with all the inner-turmoil and
Mel Gibson
outward weariness he can
muster. (He can muster a lot.)
Some may find the film the
perfect balance of light and
dark, while others might find
it to be a confused and simplified look at mental illness.
MORE NEW RELEASES
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Sista’s of R&B Hip Hop
Soul (NR)
The Greatest Movie Ever
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The Event: The Complete Series
The Angry Beavers: Seasons One & Two
Johnn Carson: Late
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Miami Ink: The Complete Collection
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This Week..........Last Week
1. LMFAO feat.
Lauren Bennett &
GoonRock...............No. 1
“Party Rock Anthem”
(Party Rock/will.i.am/
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2. Katy Perry..........No. 3
“Last Friday Night
(T.G.I.F.)” (Capitol)
3. Pitbull feat. Ne-Yo,
AfroJack & Nayer .No. 2
“Give Me Everything”
(Mr. 305/Polo Grounds/J)
4. Nicki Minaj ........No. 5
“Super Bass” (Young
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5. Adele ...................No. 4
“Rolling In the Deep”
(XL)
6. Lil Wayne ...........No. 6
“How to Love”
(Cash Money)
7. Hot Chelle Rae...No. 9
“Tonight Tonight” (Jive)
8. Lady Gaga..........No. 7
“The Edge of Glory”
(Streamline/KonLive)
9. OneRepublic.......No. 8
“Good Life” (Mosley)
10. Bad Meets Evil
feat. Bruno Mars .No. 17
“Lighters” (Shady)
Top 10 Albums
1. Adele ...................No. 3
“21” (XL/Columbia)
2. Kidz Bop
Kids ..................new entry
“Kidz Bop 20”
(Razor & Tie)
3. 3 Doors
Down ................new entry
“Time of My Life”
(Universal Republic)
4. Beyonce...............No. 5
“4” (Parkwood/Columbia)
5. DJ Khaled....new entry
“We the Best Forever”
(We The Best/Young
Money/Cash Money/
Universal Republic)
6. Blake Shelton .....No. 1
“Red River Blue”
(Warner Bros. Nashville)
7. 311 ................new entry
“Universal Pulse” (311)
8. Jason Aldean ......No. 7
“My Kinda Party”
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9. Amy
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“Back to Black”
(Universal Republic)
10. Selena Gomez
& The Scene .........No. 10
“When the Sun Goes
Down” (Hollywood)
LMFAO
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Singles
1. Chris Young........No. 2
“Tomorrow” (RCA)
2. Jason Aldean ......No. 1
“Dirt Road Anthem”
(Broken Bow)
3. Zac Brown Band feat.
Jimmy Buffett ........No. 4
“Knee Deep” (Southern
Ground/Atlantic)
4. Lady AntebellumNo. 6
“Just a Kiss” (Capitol
Nashville)
5. Blake Shelton .....No. 3
“Honey Bee” (Warner
Bros.)
6. Dierks Bentley....No. 7
“Am I the Only One”
(Capitol Nashville)
7. Justin Moore ......No. 5
“If Heaven Wasn’t So Far
Away” (Valory)
8. Luke Bryan ........No. 8
“Country Girl (Shake It for
Me)” (Capitol Nashville)
9. Brad Paisley Duet with
Carrie Underwood.No. 9
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P R O G O L F W E E K LY U P D AT E
Golf News, Tips, Trivia & Stats
This Week: PGA Championship
Last Week On The PGA Tour
The PGA Championship is the final
major championship of the season.
This year, the event will be held at
Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns
Defending: Martin Kaymer
Creek, Georgia. The inaugural
Winning Score: 11-under par
PGA Championship took place in
Winning Share: $1,350,000
1916 at the Siwanoy in Bronxville,
N.Y. James M. Barnes won the first two titles in 1916 and 1919
(no championship occurred in 1917 and 1918). In the 1920's
Walter Hagen won five PGA Championships. That record held
until it was tied by Jack Nicklaus. The Golden Bear won his first
PGA in 1963 and his fifth in 1980.
Adam Scott hit all the right
Tournament Results
shots Sunday in a round that
1) Adam Scott
was close to flawless and
Score: 17-under par
Purse: $1,400,000
earned him his first World Golf
Championship title at the Bridgestone
T-2) Rickie Fowler
Score: 13-under par
Invitational. Scott closed with a bogey
Purse: $665,000
free 5-under 65 and a four-shot victory.
T-2) Luke Donald
Scott’s caddie, Steve Williams, fired last
Score: 13-under par
month by Tiger Woods after a 12-year
Purse: $665,000
partnership, felt like a bigger winner.
Williams, part of 72 wins by Woods, including 13 majors and 16 world
titles, called it "the best win of my life."
Atlanta Athletic Club
Johns Creek, Georgia
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Golf TV Schedule
Golfing News
PGA Event: PGA Championship
The Reno-Tahoe Open was
Time
Network
Day
held last week for the PGA
Thu, 8/11
1:00pm-7:00pm
TNT
Tour players that did not qualify
Fri, 8/12
1:00pm-7:00pm
TNT
for the WGC-Bridgestone
Sat, 8/13
11:00am-2:00pm
TNT Invitational. Scott Piercy survived a tense final
Sat, 8/13
2:00pm-7:00pm
CBS round to capture the title by a single stroke on
Sun, 8/14
11:00am-2:00pm
TNT Sunday and earned his first career victory. The
Sun, 8/14
2:00pm-7:00pm
CBS 32-year-old needed to make a seven-foot par
putt on the last hole for a round of 2-under to
Golf Trivia
remain a shot better than Pat Perez, who fired
a 4-under 68 to put the heat on Piercy. "Having
What year was the PGA
to two-putt is not easy," Piercy told reporters,
Championship first played?
after his victory earned him a spot in this
a) 1914
c) 1918
week's PGA Championship in Atlanta,
b) 1916
d) 1920
Georgia. "We had vacation plans next week
but now I have to cancel. I'm so excited."
Answer: b) 1916
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11
I-88 Speedway Results
By Steve Clapperton
AFTON – Rich Ricci, Jr.,
Rodney Hart, Gary Smith,
Kurt Decker and Dave Smith
all won on Vernoy’s Auto
and Body Service Night
at I-88 Speedway in Afton
Friday night.
Russ Zimmerman took the
lead at the start of the 25-lap
Modified feature, leading
a four-car breakaway with
Rich Ricci Jr., Arnie Slade
and Jim Gabriel Jr. As the
laps ticked away, Ricci
continued to pressure the
leader.
On lap 20, Zimmerman
went high coming off turn
four giving Ricci an opening
on the bottom and took
advantage of the opportunity
to take the lead. Ricci went
on to take his first win of the
season in a race that went
caution free. Zimmerman
finished second, with Slade,
third, Gabriel, fourth and
J.R. Hurlburt, fifth.
Aaron Shelton and Dave
Rosa brought the Sportsmen
to the green flag for their 20lap main event. Rodney Hart
capitalized on an opening
to lead the first lap, with
Shelton and Rosa running
second and third. The race
was slowed for a series of
caution periods during laps
six through eight, but when
the racing went back to
green, James Cornell had
moved into second, with
Brandon Walters running
third.
Hart went on to take his
third win of the season.
Cornell crossed the line
second with Walters, third,
Butch Klinger, fourth, and
Rosa, fifth.
Kurt
Decker
took
advantage of his pole
position start to take the lead
at the drop of the green in the
20-lap Olum’s Street Stock
feature. Last week’s feature
winner, Nick Nye, followed
Decker into second, with
Paul Harrington running
third.
The first caution of the
event came on lap four
when Harrington stopped
in turn four. When racing
resumed, Decker again
opened up a lead, gaining a
half straightaway advantage
by lap 8.
Just past the halfway point
of the race, Decker began
working through lapped
traffic. Nye and thirdrunning Nick Robinson also
encountered lapped traffic.
The caution came out again
on lap 15 when Nye came
to a stop in turn two. When
the race resumed Decker
was leading, with Robinson
second and Harrington
third.
During a lap 18 caution,
Robinson ducked into the
pits, surrendering second
place to Harrington. When
racing resumed Decker
went on to take the win with
Harrington, second, Neil
Palladino, third, Nick Nye,
fourth, and Rob White, fifth.
Gary Smith continued his
late season dominance of the
IMCA Modified division,
taking the lead of the 20-lap
event on a lap five restart
and cruising to his sixth win
of the season and fifth win
in the last six races. The
race was slowed by just two
cautions, the second coming
on lap 15 when Matt Roberts
got into the front stretch
wall. The car refired and he
was able to finish the race.
Mike Wilmot finished
second with Patti Simpson,
third, Gary Roberts, fourth,
and Brad Weaver, fifth.
Dave Smith picked up
where he left off last week,
taking the lead from Dave
Jaindl on lap 14 en route to
his seventh consecutive win
and ninth of eleven races this
year. Jaindl finished second
with Anthony Possemato,
third, Todd Stanton, fourth
and Buddy French, fifth.
August 5 Results
Olum’s Street Stocks
(20 Laps)
Kurt
Decker,
Paul
Harrington, Neil Palladino,
Nick Nye, Rob White, Nick
Robinson, Dwayne Jackson,
Josh Stilson, Tim Van Buren,
Rich Green, Shawn Boynton,
Dustin Harris, Steve Stalker,
Pete Christiansen, Dave
Cronk DNS Matt Bowman
IMCA Modifieds
(20 Laps)
Gary Smith, Mike Wilmot,
Patti Simpson, Gary Roberts,
Brad Weaver, Matt Roberts,
Daniel Burman, Ken Winn,
Leonard
Miller,
Tyler
Stoddard, Mike Owen, Brian
Steigerwald, Mike Stoddard.
DNS Brian Backus
Chambers and O’Hara
Sportsmen
(20 Laps)
Rodney Hart, James
Cornell, Brandon Walters,
Butch Klinger, Dave Rosa,
Harold Humphrey, Charlie
Hendrickson Jr., Aaron
Shelton, Rick Brown, Roger
Cook, Skip Pickwick, Rick
Lamont, Todd Hurlburt,
Matt Curry
Modifieds
(25 Laps)
Rich Ricci Jr., Russ
Zimmerman,
Arnie
Slade, Jim Gabriel Jr., JR
Hurlburt, Chris Shupp, Tim
Mayne, Bob Hamm, Mike
McCollum, Duane Hiller,
Greg Tatich, Don Hart Jr.
Otsego Physical Medicine
4 Cylinders
(15 Laps)
Dave Smith, Dave Jaindl,
Anthony Possemato, Todd
Stanton, Buddy French,
Ted Smith, Shawn Martin,
Ralph Cuozzo Jr. Tim Curry,
Neil Elliott, Scott Chapman,
James Beach, Mark Van
Valkenburg, Brad Hurlburt,
Robert Nober, Jim Clapper,
Mike
Robinson,
Ryan
Lanfair, Geoff Rosa, Frankie
Kennedy, Chris McGowan,
DNS Jordan Jaindl
GARY SMITH continued his late season dominance of the
IMCA Modified division taking over the lead of the 20 lap
event on a lap five restart and cruising to his sixth win of the
season and fifth win in the last six races.
W E E K LY R A C I N G U P D AT E
Racing News, Stats & Trivia
Standings
Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips at the Glen
Watkins Glen International
1) Carl Edwards
Points: 720
Wins: 1 Top 5: 10 Top 10: 14
2) Jimmie Johnson
Points: 711
Wins: 1 Top 5: 8 Top 10: 13
3) Kyle Busch
Points: 709
Wins: 3 Top 5: 11 Top 10: 13
4) Kurt Busch
Points: 706
Wins: 1 Top 5: 5 Top 10: 12
5) Kevin Harvick
Track Details
Location: Watkins Glen, N.Y.
Shape: Road Course
Distance: 2.45 miles
Banking: None
Qualifying Record: Jeff Gordon 124.580 - 2003
Race Record: Mark Martin 103.030 - 1995
Sour Cream Dips at the Glen Preview
Watkins Glen International is a 2.45 mile road
course located near Watkins Glen, New York,
at the south end of Seneca Lake. With its rise
from ragged infancy in 1948 to its position as
America's premier racing facility, the Glen is an astounding success story which continues sixty three years
later. In addition to holding major NASCAR and SCCA
events, Watkins Glen also hosts one of the nation's
premier vintage events, the Zippo U.S. Vintage Grand
Prix. In 2001, fans that attended the Cup Series race at
the Glen saw an unforgettable finish. Jeff Gordon had a
remarkable seventh road course victory, setting a
NASCAR Cup record.
Points: 700
Wins: 3 Top 5: 6 Top 10: 10
6) Matt Kenseth
Points: 694
Wins: 2 Top 5: 7 Top 10: 11
7) Jeff Gordon
Points: 668
Wins: 2 Top 5: 7 Top 10: 10
8) Ryan Newman
Points: 658
Wins: 1 Top 5: 7 Top 10: 10
9) Tony Stewart
Points: 642
Wins: 0 Top 5: 2 Top 10: 8
10) Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Points: 641
Wins: 0 Top 5: 3 Top 10: 9
11) Denny Hamlin
Points: 618
Wins: 1 Top 5: 4 Top 10: 7
2011 Nationwide Series
Driver
1) Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
2) Reed Sorenson
3) Elliott Sadler
4) Aric Almirola
5) Justin Allgaier
6) Jason Leffler
7) Kenny Wallace
8) Steve Wallace
9) Michael Annett
10) Brian Scott
Points
787
775
758
710
704
677
674
608
598
596
Carl Edwards has announced
that he will remain with Ford
and Roush Fenway after
weighing an opportunity to
join Joe Gibbs Racing. "I just decided this
is the right place for me," said Edwards. He
said he had needed time to weigh the pros
and cons and that contrary to published
reports, no last-minute influx of money from
Ford or reluctance from a potential sponsor
impacted his decision.
Racing Trivia
Who won the first Cup race at
Watkins Glen in 1986?
a) Terry Labonte
b) Tim Richmond
c) Rusty Wallace
d) Geoff Bodine
?
12) Clint Bowyer
Points: 600
Wins: 0 Top 5: 3 Top 10: 8
Last Week’s Race: Good Sam RV Insurance 500 Results
Driver
Start Finish Points/Bonus Brad Keselowski won Sunday's rain-interrupted Good
Brad Keselowski 13
1
47/1
Sam RV Insurance 500 at Pocono Raceway.
Kyle Busch
11
2
43/1
Keselowski pulled away from Kyle Busch after a restart
Kurt Busch
5
3
42/1
on Lap 185 of 200 to secure his second victory of the
Jimmie Johnson 18
4
40/0
season and third of his career. Keselowski won while
Ryan Newman 12
5
40/1
driving with a broken left ankle. Having cracked the top
Jeff Gordon
31
6
38/0
20, Brad is in position to claim the first wild-card spot by
Carl Edwards
4
7
38/1
being the only driver in positions 11-20 with more than
one victory. Kyle Busch came home second, followed by
Greg Biffle
9
8
37/1
Kurt Busch. Before the lengthy red-flag period, Joe
Dale Earnhardt Jr. 19
9
35/0
Gibbs Racing cars had dominated the race.
Paul Menard
7
10
34/0
ARNIE SLADE AND RICH RICCI JR.
Racing News
Answer : b) Tim Richmond. Richmond won
the race after starting from the pole.
Aug. 14th, 1:00 pm ESPN
Through Aug. 7, 2011
2011 Sprint Cup Series
Driver of the Week
Brad Keselowski #2
Cup Position: 18th
Born: Feb. 12, 1984
Crew Chief: Paul Wolfe
Car: Dodge
Year
Wins
This Season 2
Career
3
Top 10s Avg. Finish
6
19.0
12
21.2
RICH RICCI JR continued to pressure leader Russ
Zimmerman-On lap 20, Zimmerman went high coming off
turn four giving Ricci an opening on the bottom and took
advantage of the opportunity to take the lead. Ricci went on
to take his first win of the season in a race that went caution
free.
Chemung Speedrome Results
(Aug. 6 at Chumung)
Sunoco Modifieds
(40 Laps)
JR Kent, Jimmy Zacharias,
Zack Curren, Jody Buckley,
Curtis Cowles.
Super Stocks - (20 Laps)
Jeff Goodwin, Mike
Nichols, John Lane, Chip
Wanamaker, Dave Bennett.
4 Cylinders - (20 Laps)
Brandon Ameigh, Gene
Purvis, Tony Gullo, Archie
Haner, Phil Haner.
INEX Legends - (20 Laps)
Bethany Scherer, Andrew
Stotler, Rich Vanderpool,
Cody
Frantz,
Raven
Schrantz.
Bandoleros - (8 Laps)
Wesley McCray, Anthony
Reforgiato,
Alexandria
Smith, David French, Nick
Morich.
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