Daily Archives: August 8, 2014

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series News & Notes

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With NASCAR’s Camping World Truck Series on break and at the half-way point their season, here are some news and notes to bridge from their 11th race to 11 more races to run.

Family Feud: Nemecheks Strikes Up Friendly Rivalry

A father-son rivalry is brewing in the Camping World Truck Series.

Joe Nemechek and his son John Hunter, who share the No. 8 SWM-NEMCO Motorsports Toyota Tundra SWM, have adopted a “friendly family challenge” this season, comparing finishes and laps led. Surprisingly, the 17-year-old has held his own against his father, who won the NASCAR Nationwide Series in 1992. Continue reading →

WGI Medical Center Dedication to Memorialize Ernie Thurston

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Display of photos and symbols of Ernie Thurston's life from Nov. 23 service at Watkins Glen Fire Department Photo - WGI

Display of photos and symbols of Ernie Thurston’s life from Nov. 23 service at Watkins Glen Fire Department Photo – WGI

Medical Center Dedication to memorialize Ernie Thurston

Watkins Glen International dedicates infield care center in honor of Ernie Thurston 

Watkins Glen International is proud to announce their dedication of their infield care center to area native and long-time safety and emergency services leader, Ernie Thurston. The naming of the Ernie Thurston Medical Center took place this morning at a ribbon cutting ceremony. After spending a lifetime in the service of others, Thurston passed away in November.  Continue reading →