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1997 AUGUST SPORTS

(All times Eastern)

        Nashville, Tenn. -- August 1, 1997 -- The complete listing of August 17 sports programming on TNN: The Nashville Network follows:


Sunday, August 17:
09:00AM MY CLASSIC CAR
The Mustang Club of America's 20th anniversary celebration in Hampton, Ga., and a ride in a Boss 429 Mustang in Dayton, Ohio, are featured on this series hosted by Dennis Gage.
09:30AM SHADETREE MECHANIC
Axle replacement is demonstrated on this automotive how-to series hosted by Dave Bowman and Sam Memmolo.
10:00AM INSIDE NASCAR
Ned Jarrett hosts television's only magazine series dedicated to NASCAR with the latest, up-to-date news on the sport.
11:00AM NHRA TODAY
Host Steve Evans provides up-close interviews, race highlights and behind-the-scenes features on this series devoted exclusively to NHRA Winston Championship Drag Racing.
11:30AM NASCAR GARAGE
A behind-the-scenes look at NASCAR with hosts Cris McClure and Leslie Gudel. This week: a visit with #43 STP Pontiac crew chief Robbie Loomis; steering system comparison between a NASCAR Winston Cup car and its street equivalent; the official's methods for keeping the track clear; the evolution of window nets; and another step in building a race car from the ground up.
12:00PM RACEDAY
Up-to-the-minute racing results and news from across the country are featured on this LIVE motorsports news series hosted by Rick Benjamin.
12:30PM READY FOR THE ROAD
Tips for driving in wet weather and for repainting a car are shared on this how-to series hosted by Trisha Hessinger and Mike Anson.
1:00PM TEXACO/HAVOLINE 200
The stars of Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) compete in the TEXACO/HAVOLINE 200 at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis., in this motorsports special with hosts Rick Benjamin, Derek Daly and David Hobbs.
2:30PM NASCAR GARAGE
A behind-the-scenes look at NASCAR with hosts Cris McClure and Leslie Gudel. This week: a visit with #43 STP Pontiac crew chief Robbie Loomis; steering system comparison between a NASCAR Winston Cup car and its street equivalent; the official's methods for keeping the track clear; the evolution of window nets; and another step in building a race car from the ground up.
3:00PM MOTOR TREND TELEVISION
The latest automotive news, reviews of new models, comparison tests on competitive vehicles, and retrospectives on vintage cars are featured on this automotive series.
3:30PM MY CLASSIC CAR
A British Car Festival in Chicago is featured on this series hosted by Dennis Gage.
4:00PM HOT ROD TV
All facets of the world of hot rods are featured in this magazine series which highlights driver personalities and lifestyles, and technical and how-to information.
4:30PM SHADETREE MECHANIC
Axle replacement is demonstrated on this automotive how-to series hosted by Dave Bowman and Sam Memmolo.
10:00PM RACEDAY
Up-to-the-minute racing results and news from across the country are featured on this LIVE motorsports news series hosted by Rick Benjamin.
10:30PM NHRA TODAY
Host Steve Evans provides up-close interviews, race highlights and behind-the-scenes features on this series devoted exclusively to NHRA Winston Championship Drag Racing.
11:00PM NASCAR GARAGE
A behind-the-scenes look at NASCAR with hosts Cris McClure and Leslie Gudel. This week: a visit with #43 STP Pontiac crew chief Robbie Loomis; steering system comparison between a NASCAR Winston Cup car and its street equivalent; the official's methods for keeping the track clear; the evolution of window nets; and another step in building a race car from the ground up.
11:30PM READY FOR THE ROAD
Tips for driving in wet weather and for repainting a car are shared on this how-to series hosted by Trisha Hessinger and Mike Anson.
12:00AM+ COPPER WORLD CLASSIC I
The USAC Midgets and NASCAR Featherlite Southwest Tour competition from the COPPER WORLD CLASSIC at Phoenix International Raceway in Phoenix, Ariz., are featured on this motorsports special hosted by Steve Evans, Ralph Sheheen, and Bob Gerould.
1:00AM+ SLIM JIM ALL PRO 200
Competition from the SLIM JIM ALL PRO 200 at Nashville Speedway USA in Nashville, Tenn., is featured on this motorsports special with hosts Mike Joy, Buddy Baker and Randy Pemberton.