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  • RACING PREVIEW: FEB 1 TO 4

    January 31, 2018 Author: Dan McGee
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    King of the Motos

    RENO, NV (January 31) – Racing preview for this week has a mix of a local event, the Re-Run Zone and some great races for the two-wheeled fans. Spring is in the air and so is more racing. Locally Reno Cars and Coffee will have the first of their two monthly scheduled show n’ shines that ends with some cruising. Great time to come out, see the cars and view what their owners have done to them. For further information the Face Book page is, www.facebook.com/renocarsandcoffee. Over the hill E Street MX Park will have practice from 9 a.m. until

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  • OTHG AWARDS BANQUET

    January 29, 2018 Author: Dan McGee
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    Reno OTHG

    SPARKS (Jan. 27) – The awards banquet for theReno chapter OTHG (Over The Hill Gang) was at Pinocchios in Sparks. There the club honored their top 20, handed out special awards and mark a change of the club’s president. After a nice buffet dinner the ceremony began hosted by outgoing president Lane Kolbet. First up were three special awards. The first went to Fred Enos for this tireless work driving the water truck during the races at Fernley. Keeping some moisture in the sand is critical to having a good track to race on. Next up was the Sportsman of

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  • RACING PREVIEW: JAN. 25 TO 28

    January 24, 2018 Author: Dan McGee
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    Rolex Daytona 24 Hour

    RENO, NV (Jan. 24) – Racing Preview for this week is mixed although we’re still deep in the Rerun Zone there is light at the end of this tunnel. Locally not much at all but over the hill the second round for the Gold Cup Series will be at E Street MX Park. There will be free camping and Friday is for parking. On Saturday gates open at 8 a.m. then from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. it’s time for practice. Gate on Sunday open at 6:30 a.m., practice at 8 a.m. with racing to follow. Due to rain the

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  • RENO CARS AND COFFEE: GATHERINGS FOR GEAR HEADS

    January 22, 2018 Author: Dan McGee
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    Reno Cars and Coffee

    RENO, NV (Jan. 21) – Reno Cars and Coffee is one of several automotive groups in our area. Unlike having a specific type or brand, they honor all types of cars. At their gatherings one can find everything from the exotic to the, well not so exotic. Currently the group is run by Lance Freitas. “Lauren Stowell, who used to run it got busy with her start up company and she asked me if I could help with it,” Freitas said. “Steven Lewis actually started the page but he’s super busy also. I just manage the twice a month meets,

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  • RACING PREVIEW: JAN. 18 TO 21

    January 17, 2018 Author: Dan McGee
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    Reno Coffee & Cars

    RENO, NV (JAN. 17) – Racing Preview for this week has everyone mainly in the Re-Run Zone again. There are a few live events to watch but this situation will soon change in a week or so. Locally there is an event, Reno Coffee and Cars will have another gathering on Sunday. Of course this will depend on the weather but as of this writing it looks good. These gatherings have everything from exotic, muscle cars to the not so exotic. Still it’s a good time a everyone gets to check out a bunch of vehicles. Over the hill, at

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  • MRANN AWARDS BANQUET: HONORING CHAMPIONS

    January 15, 2018 Author: Dan McGee
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    MRANN

    RENO, NV (Jan. 13) – The MRANN (Motorcycle Racing Association of Northern Nevada) awards banquet is time to honor the achievements of those that raced last season. It also was a chance to honor the two founders of the organization as well as a rider lost this past year. Topping the points for the 2017 is Reece Honea, and next year he’ll carry the Blue #1 plate. Asked about his plans at the season’s start Honea explained that the title was in his plans. “Especially after my last year previous to that I wanted to go out there and just

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  • RACING PREVIEW: JAN. 11 TO 14

    January 10, 2018 Author: Dan McGee
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    USA Cycling

    RENO, NV (Jan 10) – Racing Preview for this week has the Biggest Little City is hosting a very different racing event. It also includes information about two motorcycle races in Northern California as well as one special annual event in Oklahoma.USA Cycling has brought its Cyclocross National Champions ship to Reno and the venue is Rancho San Rafael Park. While most races are about horsepower is about pedal power and there is a class for just about every age group. People from across the country are coming to Reno for this and fortunately it will be good weather, and

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  • MARTEC ENGINEERING: ANOTHER GROWING BUSINESS

    January 8, 2018 Author: Dan McGee
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    MarTec Engineering

    CARSON CITY (Jan. 8) – MarTec Engineering is another small shop in our region that came about when the owner followed his passion. When asked why he started the business owner Nick Maher said, “I guess the term ‘scratching your own itch,’ is how I’d describe it. When I was about 15 I got into off road trucks and stuff like that. Once I had a decent job around age of 20 I started building my own truck.” He wanted to install a roll cage, different motor and other things as well but there wasn’t the budget to buy parts.

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  • RACING PREVIEW: JANUARY 4 TO 7

    January 3, 2018 Author: Dan McGee
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    AMA Supercross

    RENO, NV (Jan. 3) – Racing preview this week has some action as well as a bunch in the Re Run Zone. Now that New Year’s has passed things heat up for racing fans. Locally, weather permitting, Reno Cars and Coffee will have another get together, show n’ shine type from 10 a.m. until noon Sunday, Jan.7. The location is at the Kietzke Starbucks by the Applebys. Over the hill all three Northern California Motocross tracks will be operating although it is best to call the hotline (775-265-7223) first as there could be some weather coming in. Riverfront MX track

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  • NATE’S PRECISION: CUSTOM AND FULL SERVICE WORK

    January 2, 2018 Author: Dan McGee
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    Nate's Precision

    SPARKS, NV (1-2-18) – This area is populated by a number of small shops turning out high quality work. Nate’s Precision is one of these, one that does service as well as offering accessories and fabrication. Several magazines have highlighted some of the shop’s custom creations. Like many entrepreneurs owner Nate Jensen used his background and interests to form the company in June, 2007. “I worked at a dealership and built a lot of custom stuff on my own time,” he said. “So I had a lot of dealership background, automotive schooling, stuff like that. This was my passion and

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