The week ahead in motorsports

AREA EVENTS

Late models, modifieds, hobby stocks, pure stocks, cruisers at Malden (Mo.) Speedway, 7:30 p.m. Friday.

Super pro, pro, ET classes at Sikeston (Mo.) Drag Strip, 5 p.m. Saturday

Sprints, modifieds, pure stocks, cruisers at Auto Tire and Parts Racepark, Benton, Mo., 7 p.m. Saturday.

Sprints, modifieds, hobby stock, multis at St. Francois Co. Raceway, Farmington, Mo., 7 p.m. Saturday.

Late models, modifieds at Auto Tire and Parts Racepark, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Karts, NMMA sprints at SEMO Motor Speedway, Blodgett, 8 p.m. Wednesday.WINSTON CUP

Sirius at The Glen

Site: Watkins Glen, N.Y.

Schedule: Friday, qualifying (Speed Channel, 2 p.m.); Sunday, race (NBC, noon).

n Track: Watkins Glen International (permanent road course, 2.45 miles, 11 turns).CRAFTSMAN TRUCKS

Federated 200

Site: Gladeville, Tenn.

Schedule: Friday, qualifying, 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, race (ESPN, 8 p.m.).

n Track: Nashville Superspeedway (tri-oval 1.33 miles, 14 degrees banking in turns).CART

Mid-Ohio Grand Prix

Site: Lexington, Ohio

Schedule: Friday, qualifying (Speed Channel, 4 p.m.); Saturday, qualifying (Speed Channel, 12:30 p.m.); Sunday, race (CBS, 11:30 a.m.).

n Track: Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (permanent road course, 2.258 miles, 13 turns).IRL

Belterra Casino Indy 300

Site: Sparta, Ky.

Schedule: Saturday, qualifying, 4:30 p.m.; Sunday, race (ABC, 12:30 p.m.).

n Track: Kentucky Speedway (tri-oval, 1.5 miles, 14 degrees banking in turns).OTHER SERIES

BUSCH: Next event is the Michigan 300, Aug. 17, Brooklyn, Mich.

FORMULA ONE:Next event is the Hungarian Grand Prix, Aug. 18, Budapest.

NHRA:Next event is the Colonel's Truck Nationals, Aug. 18, Brainerd, Minn.

-- From staff, wire reports