AUTO RACING PACKAGE: Auto Racing Glance

Posted August 10, 2016 7:00 am

By The Associated Press

All Times Eastern

NASCAR

SPRINT CUP

Last week: Denny Hamlin survived a wreck-filled race at newly paved Watkins Glen for his first career win at a road course.

Next race: Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race, Aug. 20, Bristol Motor Speedway, Bristol, Tennessee.

Online: http://www.nascar.com

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XFINITY

MID-OHIO CHALLENGE

Site: Lexington, Ohio.

Schedule: Friday, practice (9 a.m.), practice (11:35 a.m.), qualifying (6:15 p.m., USA network); Saturday, race, 3:30 p.m., USA.

Track: Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (road, 2.08 miles)

Race distance: (169.35 miles, 75 laps)

Last year: Regan Smith held off Alex Tagliani for his fifth career win.

Last race: Joey Logano led 67 of 82 laps at Watkins Glen for his 26th win in the series.

Fast facts: The series visits the second of three road courses Saturday at Mid-Ohio, which features 13 multi-dimensional turns. ... The three previous events in Lexington have featured three different pole and race winners - but none of the drivers who've previously taken the checkered flag are entered this weekend. ... Sam Hornish, who will run for just the third time in 2016, won the pole at Mid-Ohio two years ago but was knocked out because of a blown engine.

Next race: Food City 300, Aug. 19, Bristol Motor Speedway.

Online: http://www.nascar.com

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CAMPING WORLD TRUCK

Last race: William Byron made it four wins out of six at Pocono, taking first from the pole.

Next race: Unoh 200, Aug. 17, Bristol Motor Speedway, Bristol, Tennessee.

Online: http://www.nascar.com

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VERIZON INDYCAR

Last race: Simon Pagenaud picked up his first win since May at Mid-Ohio, solidifying his grip atop the standings.

Next race: ABC Supply 500, Aug. 21, Pocono Raceway, Long Pond, Pennsylvania.

Online: http://www.indycar.com

FORMULA ONE

Last race: Lewis Hamilton took over first in the championship from teammate Nico Rosberg after winning the German Grand Prix.

Next race: Belgian Grand Prix, Aug. 28, Spa-Francorchamps Circuit, Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium.

Online: http://www.formula1.com

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NHRA MELLO YELLO DRAG RACING

NORTHWEST NATIONALS

Last week: Five Top Fuel drivers (Tony Schumacher, Antron Brown, Steve Torrence, J.R. Todd and Richie Crampton) recorded 3.6-second runs in Seattle.

Next race: Lucas Oil Nationals, Aug. 18-21, Brainerd International Raceway, Brainerd, Minnesota.

Online: http://www.nhra.com

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OTHER RACES

WORLD OF OUTLAWS: Wednesday through Saturday, Knoxville Nationals, Knoxville, Iowa.

Online: http://www.woosprint.com/

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