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  • RACING PREVIEW: NOV. 28 TO DEC. 1

    November 27, 2019 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (Nov. 27) – Racing Preview this week highlights the final race of the season for an International series. And an awards banquet as well as the annual trip into the Re-Run Zone on TV and the Internet. • On Sunday two car groups join forces this weekend for Toy Runs to help disadvantaged children have a bright Christmas. Unwrapped toys are needed for the Children’s Cabinet. Reno Cars and Coffee get things rolling with their usual first weekend of the month meet at the Keitzke Starbucks and this time it’s their 4th Annual Toy Run. Cars begin to

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  • SEASON IN REVIEW: MORE OVAL TRACKS

    November 25, 2019 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (Nov 25) ­— As the 2019 season fades in the rear view mirror it’s time to do a season review for oval tracks. This time I’ll focus on two tracks in Northeastern California plus two Nevada tracks, Lovelock Speedway and 95A Speedway. • American Valley Speedway is literally in the woods next to the Plumas/Sierra County Fairgrounds. It’s a nice fairgrounds track located on the east side of town. The season ends with the Timber Cup, which is the final points race of the season. This year the IMCA Modified champion was Chris Nieman, followed by runner up

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  • RACING PREVIEW: NOVEMBER 21 TO 24

    November 20, 2019 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (Nov. 20) – Racing Preview for this week highlights that racing for the year is almost finished. There are still some things to watch but we’re headed into the Re-Run Zone. CAR MEETS: • This Sunday, starting around 9 a.m. Carson Cars & Coffee will have their monthly meeting at the Dutch Brothers Coffee at the south end of Carson City. • Over in Quincy, California the American Valley Speedway is hosting a Poker Run this Saturday. It’s a low-key event with rides through the woods and with prizes to be won. Everyone is welcome UTV’s or Side-by-Sides,

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  • RENO CARS & COFFEE SUNDA Y MEET

    November 18, 2019 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (Nov. 18) – The third weekend of the month means the latest meet by Reno Cars and Coffee. This time the location is by the Classic Rock Coffee shop located at West McCarran and Mae Anne. Mother Nature blessed the event with another day of great weather. These meets have a mix of cars from exotic to not so exotic. One of the cars that stood out was a 570S McLaren owned by Tanner Larsson. “I’ve been a McLaren fan since basically the early 90’s so I’ve always wanted one. Finally got in my price range a few

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  • RACING PREVIEW: NOV. 14 TO 17

    November 13, 2019 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (Nov. 13) – Racing Preview highlights four major series that have their season ending events this weekend. Should be good shows but there is still some things going on here and over in Northern California. CAR MEETS: • This Sunday Reno Cars & Coffee will meet from 10 a.m. until noon at Classic Rock Coffee. It’s located at 5150 MaeAnne, next to the tire store. If you are a car person it’s a great chance to see some fine machines. RACING (REGIONAL): • Even though racing in this area has ended for the year there is a huge

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  • RATTLESNAKE RACEWAY AWARDS BANQUET

    November 12, 2019 Author: Dan McGee
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    FALLON, NV (Nov. 9) – Rattlesnake Raceway held its annual awards banquet at the Churchill County Fairgrounds this year. It was a time to reflect on the past season and look ahead to the New Year and racing to come. As usual there was a table full of trophies plus some special awards for people that have contributed to the success of this past year. And the class champions would also receive a special jacket to wear. First however there was the potluck buffet everyone looks forward to. Once again it was a great spread and wonderful dinner thanks to

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  • SEASON ENDING BBMX RACE

    November 12, 2019 Author: Dan McGee
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    FERNLEY, NV (Nov. 10) – The final race for our region was held at the Fernley-Wadsworth Lion’s Motocross Track this weekend. Hosting the event was the Reno Chapter of the Over The Hill Gang and it marked the end of the BBMX season. The turnout was pretty good and a couple of the classes either had virtually or full gates in face one class had 31 riders at the gate. Helping the show was great racing weather. The big winner of the day was Casey Carmichael, who won in Schoolboy, 125/250 Intermediate as well as in 250/450 Intermediate. Several times

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  • RACING PREVIEW: NOVEMBER 7 TO 10

    November 6, 2019 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (Nov. 6) – This week’s Racing Preview is a bit light as we head deeper into fall and closer to the winter break. However there are still some events to attend or watch. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: • First congratulations to Reno OTHG Chapter members that competed in the National series and won their classes. They are Patty Holland, Women’s Beginner, Scott Stillmoc, 38+ Master, Keith Mansfield, 58+ Novice, Troy Decker, 52+ Novice and Tom Mollory 65+ Novice. • CAR MEETS AND POKER RUN: • Saturday is when the 5th Annual Fern 45 Patriot Poker Run will happen. It is

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  • BATTLE AT FORT SAGE – VORRA

    November 4, 2019 Author: Dan McGee
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    DOYLE, CA (Nov. 2) – In its first Northern California off road event the newly reborn Valley Off Road Racing Association (VORRA) chose the Fort Sage OHV area east of Doyle. The title was the Battle at Fort Sage, a day full of speed in the desert, silt and dust. After Friday’s pre-running and Saturday’s registration as well as tech inspection, everyone was ready to go. VORRA head B.J. Butcher in the driver’s meeting explained the course and also the silt drivers would face. He also mentioned there was a “100 mile an hour,” road section where drivers could really

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