RENO, NV (Jan. 8) — Still in the Re-Run zone but more racing is starting to happen. Every day brings more daylight and us closer to racing in our region. CAR MEETS: • The Iron Mafia has switched back to Thursday mornings for its weekly meet. Now they start at 7 a.m. and the location is Kim’s Donut and Tea House located at 1328 U.S. 395 North in Gardnerville. • Saturday, starting at 2 p.m., the Nevada Jeep Club hosts the 4th annual Wine, Women and Jeeps. Location is Champagne & Chocolate at 550 West Plumb Lane. • Sunday is
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RACING & CAR MEET PREVIEW: JAN. 9 TO 13
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2025 RACING SEASON PREVIEW
RENO, NV (Jan. 5) — As we head into the New Year this article will be a little different. I’ll highlight where one can see the Dakar Rally but my primary focus is on the schedules for our area. INTERNATIONAL RACING: On the other side of the world the Dakar Rally is going on right now. Location is in Saudi Arabia and one can see highlights every day on www.youtube.com. Some highlights are long while others focus on certain groups and are shorter. In certain areas the competitors need to be careful, as there are herds of camels to be
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HIGH DESERT HUSTLE 2025 VISITS RENO
RENO, NV (Jan 2) — The High Desert Hustle 2025 visited the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events center this week. They ended 2024 and started 2025 with a bang, a road and some action packed short track racing. After the first day the other three were full of racing as the event headed toward the last day when the big payouts happened. For one young racer it would a banner week. Topping Thursday’s racing card was the 500 Open Class. Prior to their feature the field lined up on the front straight for driver introductions. Then before the 40-lap main began the
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RACING & CAR MEET PREVIEW: JAN 2 TO 5
RENO, NV (Jan. 1) — Okay here we are as it’s 2025 and a New Year. Schedules are being released, car meets are happening and racing is getting going both Nationally and Internationally. CAR MEETS: • The Iron Mafia has its weekly meeting on Friday this time. Starts at 8 a.m. and the location is Kim’s Donut and Tea House at 1328 U.S. 395 North in Gardnerville. • Two car groups meet on Sunday to get the New Year rolling. RACING (REGIONAL): • Thursday is the marathon day for the High Desert Hustle and it begins with the kid’s classes
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RACING ARTICLE: DEC. 29 TO JAN. 3, 2025
RENO, NV (Dec. 29) — As the old year is about to be replaced with 2025, the New Year we’re still in the Re-Run Zone but that will soon end. In fact the Old Year goes out with a bang as a local racing event welcomes the New Year. As a result this article is on the short side and more of a preview piece. But next week this all changes. CAR MEETS: • Last week I was told the Iron Mafia moved it’s Thursday morning meet to 8 a.m. Friday. The location is Kim’s Donut and Tea House located
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RACING & CAR MEET PREVIEW: DEC. 26 TO JAN. 4
RENO, NV (Dec. 25) — Merry Christmas to all our readers. Hope it was a great day for you. This week we have racing in our area plus other things. Since we’re still in the Re-Run zone and it’s the fifth weekend of the month things are a bit scrambled until we get into the New Year. As a result these reports will be a bit different. CAR MEETS: • The Thursday meet for the Iron Mafia has been moved to Friday. Starting time is 8 a.m. and the location is Kim’s Donut and Tea House located at 1328 U.S.
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SPARKS CARS & COFFEE – LAST MEET THIS MONTH
SPARKS, NV (Dec. 22) – Three days before Christmas Sparks Cars & Coffee held its final meet of the month and of the year. Next time they meet it will be the second weekend in January 2025. Unfortunately, due to the weather and the upcoming holiday, the turnout was sparse but there was a decent variety of cars. At one end of a row were two exotic and high performance cars. One was imported, a Lamborghini, while the other was domestic, a Dodge Viper. The owner Seth McDonough, was earlier highlighted for another Viper he owned, but this one is
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RACING & CAR MEET PREVIEW: DEC. 19 TO 22
RENO, NV (Dec. 18) — Almost to Christmas and New Year’s so racing on TV is truly in the Re-Run Zone. However there are still car and motorcycle events in our region. CAR MEETS: • Thursday as usual starts at 8 a.m. when the Iron Mafia has its meet at Kim’s Donut and Tea House. Location is 1328 U.S 395 North in Gardnerville. • Still no word if the Friday Night Meet in Fernley is still going or has stopped. If it does then the meeting place is the 76th station. So hopefully someone will let me know. • Saturday
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CAR CLUBS HELP CHILDREN’S CABINET
RENO, NV (Dec. 15) — Several car clubs came together this weekend to help the Children’s Cabinet. Starting the day was Reno Cars & Coffee. Asked about why this meet was different Lance Freitas, who heads the group, explained why it was. “This is our ninth annual Toy Run,” he said. “We wanted to donate toys for the kids and Old Slammers were doing their drive over at Winco. So I thought we’d partner with them and make one big event rather than two small events.” While it started small more and more arrived and at 11:30 the group was
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RACING & CAR MEET PREVIEW: DEC. 12 TO 15
RENO, NV (Dec. 11) — Well the Holiday Season is here and for most, with few exceptions, racing is in the annual Re-Run Zone. However there are car meets, some holiday cruises and even a huge event coming at year’s end. NOTICE: I’d also like to note the weather might be effecting some of the events listed her. CAR MEETS: • Once again the Iron Mafia gets the weekend rolling starting at 8 a.m. Thursday morning. Location is Kim’s Donut and Tea House at 1328 U.S. 395 North in Gardnerville. • There may or may not be a Friday Night
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RPM WORKSHOP VISITS RENO
RENO, NV (Dec. 5) — The RPM Workshop, now in its 52nd year, has two workshops. First is at Reno then early next year, in Daytona. These Workshops bring the short track industry together. Tuesday evening is a time to socialize with other promoters as well as sign in. It’s held in the Novi Lounge of the Eldorado and the casino provides a buffet meal. • Wednesday opened with a small trade show that is part of the Work Shop. After Dennis Gage got the meeting going he introduced Ron Goodman, the Vice President of Sales for the Eldorado, who
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ANNUAL RENO TOY RUN FOR CHARITY
RENO, NV (Dec 8) – Sunday was the 44th Annual Reno Toy Run, which is organized by the Northern Nevada Confederation of Clubs. The meeting place was Reno Harley-Davidson located at 2315 Market Street. The dealership helps out the group as many ride Harleys. One person very happy with the event is Steven Daniel, the dealership’s general manager. Asked if he’s happy to support the Toy Run he said, “Absolutely. You know it didn’t always start here. I know about 07 or 08, as long as I’ve worked here, it’s started at the dealership. “We’re happy to support the event,
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RACING & CAR MEET PREVIEW: DEC. 5 TO 8
RENO, NV (Dec. 4) — Well here we are heading into December. While TV is going into the Re-Run Zone there are still car meets, toy runs and tree lightings as well as parades where cars are included. So here we go. CAR MEETS: • As usual the Iron Mafia gets the weekend rolling starting at 8 a.m. Thursday at Kim’s Donut and Tea House. Location is 1328 U.S. 395 North in Gardnerville. • Thursday, Friday and Saturday is the annual North Pole Village. Location is across the street from the Sparks Nugget and there are all kinds of displays,
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RENO CARS & COFFEE STARTS DECEMBER ROLLING
RENO, NV (Dec. 1) — As we wave good-by to November and hello to December, Reno Cars & Coffee got the month started. The cool temperatures kept the car count on the low side but there were still a good amount that attended. Cars & Coffee meets always have a variety of cars and trucks. This row starts with a station wagon, an import as well as a square body Chevy truce by a modified SUV. There were even three Corvettes. While one was an older front engine model there were a pair of more recent versions present Many times
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RACING & CAR MEET PREVIEW: NOV. 28 TO DEC. 1
RENO, NV (Nov. 27) — Here we are, Thanksgiving week and on Sunday we head into December. While virtually all racing is about to take a short pause there are still car meets and cruises to enjoy. CAR MEETS: • Since this is Thanksgiving weekend I’m not going to mention some events that usually happen every week as I’m not sure they will this time. So I’ll jump right into the weekend. • Saturday, from 9 until 11 a.m. is when the Fernley Klazzic Kruizers have their Christmas for the Kids. Location is Red’s BBQ in Fernley. • Sunday has
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