RENO, NV (Feb. 13) – Racing Preview this week has the first race of the season in our region and NASCAR’s season opener. Also are what’s being streamed on the Internet and other races.
CAR MEETS/CRUISES:
Reno Cars & Coffee announcement.
- Since it’s the third weekend of the month Reno Cars & Coffee hosts its meet at the Robb Drive Starbucks. As usual 10 a.m. is the start time of this meet that usually ends around noon.
RACING (REGIONAL):
- This week’s Racing Preview highlights the first race of the season as MRANN begins its season. The Tankslappers club is the host and they honored the late Bob Cavakis by naming the 21st annual Hare & Hound the Moto Mouth Memorial 100.
As usual the location is about 10-miles north of the Nightingale exit east of Fernley on I-80.
Moto Mouth Memorial 100 poster for season’s first MRANN race.
Saturday starts at 10 a.m. with the Pee Wee riders followed at 11 a.m. with the Mini Bikes, V Women and Bombers on a short course. The big bikes have their turn Sunday starting at 10 a.m. on the long course, as usual a rider must complete one of the two laps to be considered a finisher.
REPORTER’S NOTE: I RECEIVED THIS NOTICE LATE THURSDAY AFTERNOON. DUE TO THE CONDITIONS ON THE ROAD FROM THIS STORMS WE’RE HAVING THE MOTO MOUTH MEMORIAL 100 HAS BEEN CANCELED. THEY HOPE TO RESCHEDULE IT AT A LATER DATE.
MOTO MOUTH MEMORIAL 100 cancellation notice.
• Over the hill in Northern California things could be a bit iffy due to the incoming storm.
On Wednesday evening MMX didn’t have anything but figure they weren’t going to have anything this weekend. However their phone is 530-419-5200.
Checking in with REP Racing all three tracks, E Street, Riverfront and Prairie City are closed through Friday. The hotline will be updated on Friday so the fate of this weekend’s race at Riverfront will be revealed at that time.
The hotline is 1-775-265-7223. Only time will tell as the storms are slated to keep coming through the weekend. You can also check the website at www.repracingmx.com.
RACING (NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL):
- Racing Preview highlights the start of NASCAR’s season with four days of action at the Daytona International Speedway plus some Internet offerings.
• Thursday gets rolling at 11:30 a.m. as Fox Sports 2 has practice sessions then at 2:30 Fox Sports 1 has NASCAR Race Day at Daytona.
Sunday’s qualifying for the NASCAR Cup teams only sets the front row for the Daytona 500. Today the Duels will set the rest of the field.
Fox Sports 1 has both races with the first Duel beginning at 4 p.m. followed at 6 p.m. with the second Duel.
Over on the Internet at 4 p.m., www.fanschoice.tv has night 7 of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing from New Smyrna Speedway.
• Friday on Racing Preview begins at 10 a.m. when Fox Sports 1 has Cup practice followed by Xfinity practice then at 1:30 p.m. the Gander Outdoors Truck Series qualifies for their race at 4:30 p.m.
NASCAR’s Truck series has a new title sponsor Gander Mountain and they kick things off at Daytona with a race on Friday. The photo is from last year’s race at Dover.
Photo courtesy mm.com
Over on Fans Choice, at 4 p.m. they stream the eighth night of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing from New Smyrna.
• Saturday has a early start at 6:30 a.m. when Fox Sports 1 first has Xfinity qualifying followed at 11:30 as that series races on the high banks of Daytona.
The international race on Racing Preview is when Fox Sports 2 at 12:30 p.m. has Formula E qualifying then at 1:30 p.m. the race from Mexico City.
Back to the Internet at 4 p.m. when Fans Choice has the ninth night race from the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing.
This week the AMA Supercross series moves to Arlington Texas for the next race.
Map courtesy – supercrosslive.com/track maps.
Then at 5:30 p.m. NBC Sports has this week’s AMA Supercross event from Arlington, Texas.
• Sunday is the big day as Fox, staring at 11:30 a.m. airs the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup teams racing in the Great American Race, the Daytona 500.
Daytona International Speedway is the site for the Great American Race or the Daytona 500 that begins NASCAR’s season.
Photo courtesy – unitedstatesmapz.com
Earlier CBS Sports at 8 a.m. has Snowmobile racing while at 2 p.m. NBC Sports has Monster Jam.
That’s it for this week’s Racing Preview. Have a safe weekend everyone and see you next week.
REPORTER’S NOTE: Last week was unable to attend the Top Gun Drag Strip’s awards banquet. However, thanks to track photographer Alvin Clark from Problem Child Designs there is a photo gallery at the end of this article.
If you race there be sure to check out his fine photographs from the strip.
OTHER RACING NEWS:
- Once again Teresa’s Garage Radio Show will be on from 2 until 3 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. One can either listen over the air, stream on the Internet or watch us live Face Book.
Teresa’s Garage Radio Show poster.
The show covers all things automotive and at 2:15 I have a preview section. Hope you’ll check the program out.
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Two of them are first class motorcycle shops located in Reno.
Our first sponsor is Reno Motorsports. Not only do they have about anything a rider might want or need and the store also has a full service shop.
Their location is at 964 Terminal Way, by the intersection with Mill Street. Store’s phone number is 775-322-1499 and the site is, www.rms-renomotorsports.com.
The next shop, and our newest sponsor is Moto Source located at 3180 Mill Street. Once again the shop has a full service shop plus about any thing a rider might need or want.
Phone number is 775-856-3855 and the website is, www.moto-source.com.
The next sponsor is an excellent place if you need collision repair on your car or truck. It’s Concours Body shop, located at 250 Telegraph Street in Reno and has a long history of first class repairs
Brian Saul is the new owner, a car enthusiast himself he’s committed to continuing the shop’s history of quality work. The change comes as Gil Grieve, the previous owner has retired.
Phone number for the shop is 775-329-4557 and the website is, www.concoursbodyshop.net.
If you are in to karting or want the most cost effective way to start racing please check out Nevada Kart Sport, the only full service kart shop in this region. Owner Rodney Rivera will maintain, build or store your kart.
The shop is located at 894 Deming Way, off East Glendale, in Sparks, Nevada. The shop’s website is www.nevadakartsport.com, and the phone number is 775-219-4184.
Hungry, want a great place to eat, then try PJ&Company for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and it’s a great place to watch your favorite sports.
If you’re a rider, well Wednesday evening is Bike Night, always a great time to see some great looking bikes and meet like minded people.
The location is 1590 South Wells Avenue, just north of the round about. Phone number is 775-323-6366 and their website is www.pjandco.net.
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