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1997 AUGUST SPORTS

(All times Eastern)

        Nashville, Tenn. -- August 1, 1997 -- The complete listing of August 24 sports programming on TNN: The Nashville Network follows:


Sunday, August 24:
09:00AM 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.
09:30AM SHADETREE MECHANIC
Pickup truck exterior upgrades are featured 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 Chris McClure and Leslie Gudel. This week: a visit with NASCAR spokesman Kevin Triplett; oil and fuel filter comparison between a Winston Cup car and its street equivalent; pre-race inspection of suspensions; a look back at the Fabulous Hudson Hornet; and another step in building a race car.
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
Brake service is featured on this automotive how-to series hosted by Trisha Hessinger and Mike Anson.
1:00PM MY CLASSIC CAR
The Concours D'Elegance in Cincinnati, Ohio, is featured on this series with host Dennis Gage.
1:30PM 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.
3:00PM TRAK AUTO 200
The ASA/ACDelco Challenge Series' BADGERLAND 200 is telecast LIVE from the Milwaukee Mile in Milwaukee, Wis., with hosts Ralph Sheheen, Jim Tretow, and Dave Burns.
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 Chris McClure and Leslie Gudel. This week: a visit with NASCAR spokesman Kevin Triplett; oil and fuel filter comparison between a Winston Cup car and its street equivalent; pre-race inspection of suspensions; a look back at the Fabulous Hudson Hornet; and another step in building a race car.
11:30PM READY FOR THE ROAD
Brake service is featured on this automotive how-to series hosted by Trisha Hessinger and Mike Anson.
12:00AM+ NASCAR'S MILLION DOLLAR DATE
NASCAR'S MILLION DOLLAR DATE previews NASCAR Winston Cup champion Jeff Gordon's upcoming battle to win The Winston Million, and chronicles the same quest by racing star Davey Allison.
1:00AM+ WILLIAMS GROVE SPRING CLASSIC
World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series' WILLIAMS GROVE SPRING CLASSIC at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pa., is featured on this encore telecast with hosts Ralph Sheheen, Dick Berggren, Steve Evans and Bob Gerould.