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🌱 Which racing stars are hitting Newport Speedway’s steep banks Saturday night?

Also, don't miss CARS TOUR Test & Tune on the Newport Patch calendar

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  • Which racing stars are hitting Newport Speedway's steep banks Saturday night?

Also on today's calendar: 39th Annual Newport Harvest Street Festival and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 84, low: 65.
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 80 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• CARS Tour Entry Lists For Inaugural Race At Newport Speedway (floracing.com) — Newport Speedway in Newport hosts the zMAX CARS Tour's Spears Manufacturing 225 this Saturday, featuring Late Model Stock and Pro Late Model races plus a local feature. Fans can see stars like Dale Earnhardt Jr. tackle the steep, Bristol-style banking as the historic track continues its revitalization, with live coverage also available on FloRacing for those who can't attend.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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