RENO, NV (Dec. 18) – Racing Preview just before Christmas is almost totally in the Re-Run Zone. But take heart, racing gets going again by next weekend.
LOCAL EVENTS:
• This Sunday at 10 a.m. Carson Cars and Coffee will host their monthly meet. The location is at the Carson Mall’s parking lot and is a great way to share the holiday spirit with fellow car lovers.
REGIONAL RACING:
• When this report was written MMX Racing in Marysville has practice sessions scheduled from 9 until 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. With weather heading out way this could be in doubt so be sure to call the hot line at, 530-777-9724 before heading out.
As far as E Street MX Park, Riverfront and Prairie City go, well that hot line wasn’t working when this was posted. Hopefully it can be fixed and it is 775-265-7223. Once again check before heading out.
RACING:
• Here we go into the Re-Run Zone for the next couple of weeks.
• Starting at noon Thursday www.mavtv.com has a series of races starting with the Summer Shootout Series and ending at 5 p.m. with Madera Racing.
Then at 9 p.m. CBS Sports has Super GT X-DTM Dream race from the Fuji circuit in Japan. This is followed at 11:30 by the Blancpain Intercontinental GT Challenge race from South Africa.
• As usual Friday is slim to none but it’s a good time to check out www.fanschoice.tv before it disappears behind the NBC Sports Gold paywall.
Other sites to check out are www.sro-america.com, www.SCCA.com. www.Motortrendondemand.com, www.lucasoilracing.tv and www.racer.com, a free site. Also www.youtube.com has some races from this past season.
• Saturday is somewhat full as MAVTV gets things rolling at 9:30 a.m. with the ATV Pro MX from Loretta Lynn’s Ranch. This is followed, starting at 10 a.m. with three hours of Pro Motocross racing.
At 2 p.m. it’s Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series racing followed by FIM Sidecarcross then at 4 p.m. the Lucas Oil ASCA series. After that at 5 p.m. it’s Tony Stewart’s All Star Circuit of Champions followed by Lucas Oil Speedway Saturday night racing.
• Sunday is a busy day, especially for the sports car racing crowd. Starting at 9 a.m. CBS Sports has the SCCA Runoffs beginning with E Production followed by the F Production race.
At 11 there is Motorcycle road racing and after a pause at 1 p.m. the World of Outlaws followed by Lucas Oil Off Road and more Motorcycle racing. Then at 4 p.m. the SCCA Run Offs return with Spec Racer Ford, Formula Vee and Spec Miata.
Finally I want to end with a little bit of humor as I know some people are counting days until the New Year begins.
Until next time may all of you have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Back next week.
OTHER RACING NEWS:
• With Christmas just a week away two sponsors are having specials. For those last minute gifts or things a motorcycle rider might want, they should have it.
Both shops have about anything one could ask for. One doesn’t have to wait a day or so to get a product if they have it. Once a customer buys the product then can walk, or ride out the door with it.
Supporting a local business also helps the local economy as every dollar spent has a multiplier effect as it will circulate. Please support our local shops.
• Teresa’s Garage Radio Show is on from 2 until 3 p.m. Tuesday. While I won’t be back until after New Year’s there is a new co-host Emily Cook.
The show covers all things automotive and can be heard over the air in the Reno/Sparks area. It’s also on a podcast at www.amm.stream.fm as well as live on Face Book.
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We now have five very appreciated sponsors that support his site. Please patronize them as they support your sport and help nvracingnews continue.
Our newest sponsor is a fantastic race photographer Melissa Coker. If you have raced at Summit in Elko, Battle Mountain, Lovelock, Rattlesnake or Diamond Mountain Speedway she probably has a photograph of your car on the track.
She’s also been at the IMCA Duel in the Desert was well as the Wild West Tour and IMCA Super Nationals in Boone, Iowa. Melissa not only has photos of the cars, and many times drivers, but she can produce hero cards and even a book of from your season.
To see her collections or to place an order please check her website at www.melissasoutonalimb.smugmug.com.
Two of our sponsors are first class motorcycle shops located in Reno.
Our first sponsor is Reno Motorsports (RMS). 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 there is a full service shop plus about any thing a rider might need or want.
The 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 owner, a car enthusiast himself and he’s committed to continuing the shop’s reputation of quality work. Phone number is 775-329-4557 and the website is, www.concoursbodyshop.net.
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.
Have a business targeted toward motorsports or an off road demographic? We are always looking for more sponsors and will expose your business to the racing and off road community in this area.
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