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tcct tut (tr0 Star-Gazette, Sunday, June 13, 1999 UikeC NTRY events Lysol weekend brings racing, music to Glen 24 Lakewood Vineyards Just Do It Yourself Steak Dinner, 6:30 p.m. Fiddle players entertain while you cook a steak, reservations required. 607-535-9252. 25 Wagner Vineyards Alta Day, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wine specials, door prizes, live music, brunch ail day, plus grilled menu on deck, fee for wine, beer food.

607-582-6450. i 'ii mi. i Uifr rn "i If 1 1 30-31 -Lakewood Vineyards Just Do It Star-Gazette file photo Eventual Lysol 200 winner Ron Fellows leads Dale Earnhardt Jr. during last year's NASCAR Busch Grand National race at Watkins Glen International. Series stars return to the Glen June 25-27.

Yourself Steak Dinner, 6:30 p.m. Solve a murder mystery while you cook a Mustangs in a 30-minute race after the Bully Hill Vineyards 150. To help fans, in the front stretch grandstands, see more of the action around the Glen circuits hilly terrain are two JumboTron televisions, which are new to this event. The weekend starts with Bud Pole qualifying for the Bully Hill Vineyards 150 on June 25 at 2:15 p.m. followed by practice for the Lysol 200.

The schedule for Saturday, June 26, includes qualifying for the Lysol 200 at 10:45 a.m., the Bully Hill Vineyards 150 race at 1 p.m. followed by the Senior Championship Racing Association event. The Lysol 200 NASCAR Busch Series race is scheduled to start at noon on Sunday, June 27. Tickets for the big doubleheader weekend are priced at $50 for the three days, $15 for June 25 only, $20 for June 26 only, and $30 for June 27. Children aged 6-12 can get in for just $5 and paddockgarage passes are $10.

Weekend camping is $45. Tickets are available at the Glen ticket office at 607535-2481 or at the gate during the race weekend. Today, the SCCA Glen Nationals, the longest-running road-racing event in the United States, wraps up its 52nd visit to Watkins Glen International. Many of the top amateur drivers from around the Northeast will take part in seven 14-lap races, all on the Glen's challenging 3.4-mile Grand Prix course. Tickets, at just $10, allow fans access to all of the seating around the track and the race paddock.

vYms steak, reservations required. 607-535-9252. By RON LEVANDUSKI Star-Gazette fZM ach June, the roar of I 2 engines echo over the Schuyler County hills in the Finger Lakes region, signifying the start of another season of racing at the famed Watkins Glen International circuit. One of the biggest events on the Glen's six-event schedule this year is the combined Lysol 200 NASCAR Busch SeriesBully Hill Vineyards Craftsman Truck Series race June 25-27. The special NASCAR double-header feature is being billed as the "Festival of Speed and Sound," as ticket holders will also be treated to free concerts near the front stretch grandstands on June 25 and 26.

The combined events offer race fans the opportunity to see all of NASCAR's rising stars, from its top two junior circuits to Winston Cup, battling for road racing bragging rights. It's the only time this year the Busch Series will take on the challenge of a road course. All races will take part on the Glen's newly repaved 2.3-mile "NASCAR" course. Appearing in concert at the end of the day's race activities June 25 are pop recording artist Blessid Union of Souls, starting at 7 p.m. in front of the Red, White and Blue grandstands between turns 1 and 2.

Folk-rocker Edwin McCain will perform at 7 p.m. oh June 26. Busch Series regulars Dale Earnhardt Matt Kenseth, Jeff Green, Elton Sawyer, Todd Bodine, and Mike McLaughlin will be among the front runners at the Glen in the Lysol 200. However, road racing specialist Ron Fellows of Toronto, who took a convincing win at the Glen' last year, is the driver to watch out for. Fellows, 39, with 19 SCCA Trans-Am wins to his credit, led 54 of the 82 laps in 1998 in dominating the event for his first series win.

Two-time Craftsman Truck even be stronger this year as he returns with a new truck out of Winston Cup driver Joe Nemechek's shop. Supporting the race event is the debut of the Senior Championship Racing Association series June 26. The IROC-style series features retired drivers that have won Formula One, CART, NASCAR, IMSA, or FIA-sanctioned international events. Heading the list of drivers scheduled to compete at the Glen are two-time world driving champion Jack Brabham of Australia. Other drivers include Jack Ruby, Gordon Johncock, Rodger Ward, Kevin Cogan and Bobby Allison.

Celebrity drivers include Bruce Jenner and Perry King. They will drive identically-prepared, competition-certified Ford 31 Goose Watch Winery Winemaker's Dinner, Our 1st winemaker's dinner! Call for details, 315-549-2599. 31 Fox Run Vineyards Garlic Festival, 1 1 a.m.-5 p.m. Celebration of food, wine garlic. Continues August 1.315-536-4616 31 "Winetique" Weekend 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Antique vendors demonstrators will be at Heron Hill, Dr. Frank's and Hunt Country. Continues August 1. 800-441-4241. August Provided Recording artists Blessid Union of Souls will perform after race activities June 25 at Watkins Glen International.

Edwin McCain plays June 26. Series champion Ron Hornaday heads the list of drivers competing in the Bully Hill Vineyards 150. Hornaday appeared to be on his way to victory at the Glen last year when NASCAR officials penalized him for accelerating to soon on a restart with two laps remaining. Veteran Joe Rutman got the win as Hornaday was relegated to fourth. Fellows showed his versatility in winning the Craftsman Truck race in 1997.

He sat on the pole for last years event. The Canadian could MINIATURE HORSE AND PETTING FARM Finger Lakes Home of Little Tuffyone of the World's Smallest Horses 24 Vfull grown. 'JULY 10-11 On the grounds of the Watkins Glen International Race Track in Scenic Watkins Glen, NY Every Friday Wagner Vineyards Friday Night Live Music On The Deck, 8-1 1 p.m., dancing, grilled menu, wine micro brewed beers, additional fee for wine, beer food. 607-582-6450. 1 Fox Run Vineyards Garlic Festival, 1 1 a.m.-5 p.m.

Celebration of food, wine garlic. 315-536-4616 1 "Winetique" Weekend 1 0 a.m.-5 p.m. Antique vendors demonstrators will be at Heron Hill, Dr. Frank's and Hunt Country. 800-441-4241.

4 Casa Larga Vineyards Wine Lovers' Evening Boat Cruise, 7-9 p.m., Erie Canal cruise aboard the Fairport Lady, reservations required by August 1.716-223-4210. 7 Arcadian Estate Vineyards Reggae Concert, 2-7 p.m., live reggae music. 800-298-1346. 7 Cayuga Ridge Estate Winery Wine, Cheese noon-3 p.m. Info on garlic and how it's grown, samples of foods with cheese garlic, fee.

607-869-5158. More events on Page 12 WME FBTIiL Wine Tastings Sales plus Arts ('rafts, Live Music, Seminars, Demonstrations and Special I ''vents. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 10 A.M.- 5 PM Rain or Shine. All Major Activities under Cover. Handicap Accessible Plenty of Parking.

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