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  • SOCIAL DISTANCING WITH DIRT BIKES

    March 30, 2020 Author: Dan McGee
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    LEMMON VALLEY, NV (March 28) – In these unusual times one-way people can protect themselves is to exercise Social Distancing. That means is to keeping a space between two people and one group, area dirt riders, are doing just that. On Saturday this reporter went out to Lemmon Valley out at Chickadee where I met three riders taking advantage of the nice weather. They were all practicing social distancing as no one parked close to each other and of course when they were riding social distancing isn’t a problem. First rider was Clinton Jones and he said, “I bought a

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  • RACING PREVIEW: MARCH 26 TO 29

    March 25, 2020 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (March 25) – Once again Racing Preview is full of some things, cancellations, postponments and eRacing news. It’s a crazy time for all of us. CAR MEETS & THINGS: • There are two very different events happening this Saturday and remember that social distancing thing as well as being respectful to others. • Starting at 10 a.m. at Mills Park in Carson City is the 2nd Annual  775 Mustang meet and cruise. It’s a good way to see various Mustangs then cruise and enjoy the spring weather afterwards. • North of Reno at the Chickdee Pits is the

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  • GREG EKINS – BACK TO HIS RACING ROOTS

    March 23, 2020 Author: Dan McGee
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    SPANISH SPRINGS, NV (March 21) – After a four-decade layoff Greg Ekins has spent the past five years returning to his racing roots. And those roots run deep since his father and uncle are in the AMA Hall of Fame. “My Uncle Bud Ekins started racing in 1950 and my Dad, Dave Ekins in 1951,” Ekins said. “The oldest trophy I have is a 1951 first overall that Uncle Bud earned for winning the Jack Rabbits MC Hare and Hound.” Ekins was born in 1955 and attended his first race as a three-month old at the 1955 Catalina Grand Prix.

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  • RACING PREVIEW: MARCH 19 TO 22

    March 18, 2020 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (March 18) – Racing preview over the next few weeks will be pretty strange. This virus has put a dark cloud over all types of racing and other things. CAR MEETS: • There are two meets slated for this weekend. When this article was posted I didn’t know their actual status so just be prepared. Sunday should start at the Dutch Brothers coffee around 9 a.m. hen Carson Cars and Coffee has it’s monthly meet. Hopefully the weather will be nice and the turn out will be good. Just to remember that social distance thing. Later in the

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  • FERNLEY SANDBOX ROCKS WITH BBMX OPENER

    March 16, 2020 Author: Dan McGee
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    FERNLEY, NV (March 15) – The opening round of this spring’s BBMX series was held at the Sandbox, or the Fernley Motocross Track This weekend was the time to shake off the rust and race again. The combined 30+ Intermediate as well as a trio of 40+ classes had the honor of starting the first moto in the morning.  Next up were the kids in the 85cc 12 and under class so they too helped get things rolling, all in all there were 20 motos to get everyone on the course. Saturday’s practice was marked by high winds but on

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  • RACING PREVIEW: MARCH 12 TO 15

    March 11, 2020 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (March 11) – Racing has returned to our region as well as a bunch of events to watch on TV. There are also practice sessions and the start of a series on the Norcal motocross tracks. CAR MEETS: • Reno Cars and Coffee has moved to a new location for this weekend’s meet. On Sunday, starting at 10 a.m. they will meet at Del Rio Pub and Grill located at 6148 Mae Anne Avenue. It’s always a great way to meet fellow car people. RACING (REGIONAL): • This weekend there is a combined MRANN and District 36 event

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  • CHASSIS CERTIFICATION FOR DRAG RACERS

    March 9, 2020 Author: Dan McGee
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    SPARKS, NV (March 8) – Sunday was a big day for certain drivers that race at Top Gun Dragstrip. An inspector from the NHRA visited to certify those chassis that needed it. Asked about this John Stauverman, racing operations manager and president for Top Guy Dragstrip, said, “The Chassis Certification held here at Summit Racing Equipment in Sparks is sponsored by the NHRA and Top Gun Dragstrip. Any car capable of running in the 9’s needs to have certain requirements in the roll cage and safety equipment. NHRA every three years will inspect these cars and make sure they comply

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  • RACING PREVIEW: MARCH 5 TO 8

    March 4, 2020 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (March 4) – This week’s Racing Preview is a mixed bag with a special announcement. There should be wonderful weather this week to enjoy the outside things. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: • For you drag racing types this is the weekend to get your chassis certificated. NHRA inspector Launie Porteous will be at Summit Racing, located at 960 East Glendale Avenue in Sparks, from 9 until 1 p.m. • The other announcement is that we switch to Daylight Saving Time in the wee hours of Sunday. Be sure to set your clocks one hour ahead or you might be late

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  • NEW MOTOCROSS TRACK IN FERNLEY

    March 2, 2020 Author: Dan McGee
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    FERNLEY, NV (Feb. 29) – After 95A Speedway was sold late last year part of the property is now home to a new motocross track. It’s one of the first items the new owners are working on and the facility has a new name; 95 Motor Sports Complex. During Saturday’s motocross  practice this reporter had an opportunity to interview co-owners Sam Marson and Eric Steinbrecher. Asked why he purchased the property Marson was very clear on his reasons. “I live here so I’ve been doing the majority of the build,” Marson said. “Eric lives in California so he comes up

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