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  • RENO: JEEPS – CARS & COFFEE AND OTHERS

    November 3, 2024 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (Nov. 3) — Light weekend due to no racing in this region but there were some meets on both days. The cool weather helped to keep the turnouts a bit on the low side but still there were enough that showed up. • Sunday began with Reno Jeeps and Coffee meeting by the Human Bean Coffee stand at the corner of Longley Lane and South McCarran. Seven regulars were on hand to start the day and visit with each other. One owner  Daye Sloope,  is a traveling nurse that’s spending some time in Reno before the receives her

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  • RACING PREVIEW: OCT 31 TO NOV 3

    October 30, 2024 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (Oct. 30) — Well today is two things, Halloween and the actual Nevada Day. There are also a couple of more Trunk or Treat happenings as well as car meets. On TV two major series are heading into their final weeks before the champions are announced, CAR MEETS: • Once again the Iron Mafia gets the weekend rolling, or maybe splashing with an 8 a.m. start. Location is Kim’s Donut and Tea House at 1328 U.S 395 North in Gardnerville • The White House NV hosts Friday and Saturday cruises. Times are 6 until 9 p.m. and the meeting

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  • TRUNK OR TREAT & SPARKS CARS & COFFEE

    October 27, 2024 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (Oct. 27) — Been a busy weekend as we celebrated Nevada Day, there were several Trunk or Treat events plus a Cars & Coffee meet on Sunday. • Friday started when the Off Road Warehouse, on Victorian Avenue in Sparks, scheduled a get together. While the turn out was light there were hamburgers and drinks for those that showed up. • Saturday there were several Trunk or Treats but sadly the one at 4 Wheel Parts didn’t pan out. • Northern Nevada Classics had another large Trunk or Treat show at Reno Town Mall. Owner of the mall,

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  • RACING, CAR MEET AND TRUNK OR TREAT PREVIEW

    October 23, 2024 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (Oct. 23) — About to close out October but this year, at least in Nevada, Halloween comes a bit early. So there is a bunch to preview. CAR MEETS: • We’ll start with these. As usual the Iron Mafia has its weekly meet starting at 8 a.m. Thursday. Location is Kim’s Donut  and Tea House located at 1328 U.S. 395 North in Gardnerville. TRUNK OR TREAT: • Here is the list for these happening this weekend. • There are also several Saturday events locally and they usually have awards for the best decorated car or truck. The owners

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  • CAR SHOWS AND PLANNING WEEKEND

    October 20, 2024 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (Oct. 20) — It was a mixed bag this weekend with a car show for a benefit then two meets to show off cars. Sunday afternoon at the Automobile Museum there was a planning meeting setting the stage to bringing back an popular event next year. • Saturday started with Binders for Boobies, a car show to benefit Pinocchio’s Moms on the Reno. This is a group helping deal with breast cancer. Heading the group is Allison Smith and Joe Healy, both Binder owners. Her husband Adam is a wild land fire fighter so he wasn’t there. When

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  • RACING & CAR MEET PREVIEW: OCT 17 TO 20

    October 16, 2024 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (Oct. 16) — We’re getting our first blast of real fall weather this week. But the weekend will be mild and dry for racing as well as Show ‘N Shine events in our region NOTE: Several meets might be affected by the weather and/or temperature. CAR MEETS: • Thursday gets an early start, at 8 a.m., when the Iron Mafia meets at Kim’s Donut and Tea House. Location is 1328 U.S. 395 North in Gardnerville. • The Friday Fernley Meet should get going around 6 p.m. and the meeting place is the 76th Station. • Saturday starts at

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  • QUINCY SPEEDWAY ENDS 2024 SEASON

    October 13, 2024 Author: Dan McGee
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    QUINCY, CA (Oct. 13) — A gray misty evening set the stage for the season ending event at Quincy Speedway. The program was held up due to a passing light rains. After wheel packing there were hot laps and heat races. Starting the racing program were the IMCA Stock Cars. When the green waved Chris Lewis took off while Craig Nieman and Jeff Olschowka were chasing. Up front Lewis slowly extended his lead while behind him there was a nose-to-tail duel for second between Nieman and Olschowka. Their battle went right down to the checkered flag where Lewis won followed

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  • RACING PREVIEW: OCT. 10 TO 13

    October 9, 2024 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (Oct. 9) — It’s a full weekend of car meets, an off-road race and motocross not to mention racing on TV. Best part, it’s another weekend of good weather for our region. CAR MEETS: • Things started Wednesday when Nevada Bronco started a 4-day festival at Mills Park in Carson City. There are displays, vendors and even some cruises. Don’t want to miss this if you’re a Bronco fan. • Thursday gets rolling at 8 a.m. when the Iron Mafia meets at Kim’s Donut and Tea House. Location is 1328 U.S. 395 North in Gardnerville. • The White

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  • EXTRA, EXTRA – TYING UP LOOSE ENDS

    October 8, 2024 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (Oct. 8) — After posting the Dirt Track Championship report I realized there were a few loose ends that I wanted to tie up. Have to thank Mark Hain and Brett Wilkins for their help. This past year the IMCA classes, in addition to racing at individual tracks were part of the NAPA “ Know How 2 Get ‘er Done” series. Seven tracks and with the usual two-day format there were 13 races for points, with the final round at Rattlesnake Raceway this week. In the IMCA Modified or A Mods, the winner was Shawn Natenstedt with 482

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  • RATTLESNAKE RACEWAY HOSTS DIRT TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS

    October 7, 2024 Author: Dan McGee
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    FALLON, NV (Oct. 5) — For the 38th time Rattlesnake Raceway ended its season with the Dirt Track Championships. While it is a two-day affair there is a big difference. A driver’s combined finishes are used to determine how they placed in the DTC. The driver that has the best record gets the trophy, is named their class Dirt Track Champion and has a year’s worth of bragging rights. First up were the Street Stocks and Friday’s winner Shawn Natenstedt led the charge and soon worked a straight away lead over the other. Behind him there was a four-way duel

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  • RACING & CAR MEET PREVIEW: OCT. 3 TO 6

    October 2, 2024 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (Oct. 2) — Well October is here and, even though its summer like, we’re really into fall. More racing to come for the motorcycle group but the oval track season is coming to a close. However there are many more car meets to come. CAR MEETS: • Thursday starts at 8 a.m. when the Iron Mafia meets at Kim’s Donuts. Location is 1328 U.S. 395 in Gardnerville. • Friday is when the White House Nevada starts its weekly Friday-Saturday cruises. Location is 402 E. Telegraph Street in downtown Carson City. • While its not cars this weekend the

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  • STREET VIBRATIONS WEEK + CAR MEETS

    September 29, 2024 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (Sept. 29) — This week was when the annual Street Vibrations Fall Rally was held in our region. In addition there were other car meets in the area. • Friday began at Summit Racing Equipment located on East Glendale in Sparks. For those that showed up it was the last cruise in until next spring. One row started from the middle with a vintage VW then included some great looking roadsters. The other row started with a couple of Corvettes, then a roadster and American sedans. • Street Vibrations actually began Thursday, Oct. 26, and was spread into

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  • EXTRA, EXTRA READ ALL ABOUT IT

    September 26, 2024 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (Sept. 26) — Missed one important item in my current preview article and was informed about a cancellation and rescheduling of another race. First and foremost, apologies to the folks out at Battle Mountain Raceway. Somehow I missed their final date and thanks to Dan Dias was informed it’s for the Silver Cup. This is a three-day show starting with regular racing on Friday, Sept. 27. Then the Silver Cup races are on Saturday, starting at 7 p.m. and ending Sunday with action starting at noon. I was also informed that Quincy Speedway made a schedule change. Maybe

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  • RACING & CAR MEET PREVIEW: SEPT. 26 TO 29

    September 26, 2024 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (Sept. 25) — Fall is here and regional short tracks are ending their seasons. Even car meets will start being reduced although there are still many events and motorcycle racing continues. CAR MEETS: • While not exactly car related the annual Street Vibrations Fall Rally begins Thursday and runs through the weekend. Locations are in Reno, Virginia City and the Harley Davidson dealership on Carson City. • Thursday at 8 a.m. when the Iron Mafia meets at Kim’s Donuts. Location is 1328 U.S. 395 North in Gardnerville. • Friday is the season’s last car show at Summit Racing

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  • NORTHERN NEVADA KART CLUB ENDS 2024 SEASON

    September 23, 2024 Author: Dan McGee
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    STEAD, NV (Sept. 22) — The Northern Nevada Kart Club ended its 2024 season at Desert Park Raceway. A full day of racing was highlighted by good weather. As usual most of the day was taken up by practice, qualifying and two heat races. After that it’s time for the main events. First up is the Kid Kart Class, which has the youngest racers earning their racing spurs. They have low power karts and use a standing start. On the green Ryan Knight led the charge into Turn 1 then left everyone in his wake. He would reach the checkered

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