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  • WOMEN WITH WHEELZ AT VIRGINIA CITY

    June 29, 2020 Author: Dan McGee
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    VIRGINIA CITY, NV (June 27_ – For the past six years the annual Women With Wheelz car show has been held in Reno. This year however it moved to the Comstock thanks to the support from Virginia City and the Silverland Inn and Suites. Due to the current situation the attendance wasn’t as big in years past but there were a variety of cars on display. In addition there was also a trailer full of vintage clothing. Barbara Mann probably came the farthest to display her car, a 1959 Dodge Cornet. She and her husband drove their classic up from

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  • RACING PREVIEW: JUNE 25 TO 28

    June 24, 2020 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (June 24) – Racing Preview highlights a busy weekend full of cruises, car meets and racing in our region. Summer has arrived and it’s time to get out and enjoy the show. CAR MEETS/CRUISES: • Friday begins with the Fernley Quaratine Main Street Cruise from 7 until 9 p.m. Meeting place is at the Wigwam then the cruise begins at the main street/95A signal, goes east to the round about then returns. A really nice way to end a summer’s day. • Saturday is full of car shows starting with Women with Wheelz in Virginia City. Show is

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  • LOOKING AHEAD TO SUMMER RACING

    June 22, 2020 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (June 22) – Due to a schedule mix up this week’s article will different. Since were about two weeks away from July, and summer began on Father’s Day, thought I look into the future a bit. This coming week is going to be a busy one for race fans as well as those wanting to see car meets and cruises. As far as cruises go things get going Tuesday with the weekly cruise starting at the South Meadows Steak ‘n Shake. Hours are from 5 until 9 p.m. with awards, prizes and cool music. Looking ahead to Saturday

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  • RACING PREVIEW: JUNE 18 TO 21

    June 17, 2020 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (June 17) – Racing Preview has cruises, car meets and an annual car show. In addition there is only only race in Northern Nevada but some to watch on TV. CAR MEETS: • The weekend begins Friday when the annual Yerington’s Main Street Car Show starts its two-day run. Cars will be on display from 7 until 4 p.m. both days. • Also on Friday is the Fernley Quarantine Main Street Cruise. The assembly point is the Wigwam and the cruise  from 7 until 9 p.m. starts where the signal for 95A is then goes east to the

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  • TOP GUN DRAGSTRIP – PACIFIC OPEN

    June 16, 2020 Author: Dan McGee
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    FALLON, NV (June 14) – Top Gun Drag Strip began its delayed season with a bang. It hosted a round of the NHRA Pacific National Open Series that brought racers from as far away as Montana and maybe Texas. Checking the NHRA sheet there were 13 classes racing Sunday with five of them being in Junior Dragster and Comp. These youngsters are earning their racing spurs and race on a 1/8th mile track unlike their big brethren. On Sunday there were only two local area winners. One was Fallon’s Walt Stacey, who drove is 83 Ford to victory in Sportsman

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  • DAY RACE AT 95 MOTOR SPORT COMPLEX

    June 15, 2020 Author: Dan McGee
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    FERNLEY, NV (June 13) – First day race of the season drew an expected small field to the oval at 95 Motor Sport Complex. This was due to the season opening race in Susanville. No matter as the racing was intense and the Hobby Stock main provided many thrills for the fans, it was a case of saving the last for best. It was a case of old age and experience used to hold off those also wanting the victory. It required two attempts to start the Hobby Stock main as the car of Shane Boyd stalled coming out of

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  • RACING PREVIEW: JUNE 11 TO 14

    June 10, 2020 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (June 10) – Racing Preview for this weekend has more events plus car meets. As the weather warms up and the lock down eases there is more to do and see. CAR MEETS: • Once again the Friday cruise in Fernley that begins at 7 p.m. by the Wigwam. The route goes east, circles the round about and returns. I’m told people line the streets to see this. Great way to show off a person’s car and just have a good time. • Up at Lake Tahoe by the Hard Rock Café and Casino the Aces High Rally

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  • RATTLESNAKE RACEWAY: SEASON OPENER

    June 9, 2020 Author: Dan McGee
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    FALLON, NV (June 6) – Rattlesnake Raceway opened it’s 2020 season with a two-day show that included the latest round of the I-80 Challenge. Although Saturday’s winds were a bit challenge that didn’t slow down the racing. After the A Modified race winner Jake Mayden, from Springfield, Oregon said, “It was a bit eventful, kind of got torn up in the beginning. We’re just trying to find our own groove and mind our own business. Got into third and got in clear traffic, I felt I was gaining on the leaders and the caution came out at the right time.

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  • DESERT PARK RACEWAY: NNKC SEASON OPENER

    June 8, 2020 Author: Dan McGee
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    STEAD, NV (June 7) – Desert Park Raceway echoed with the sound of racing as the Northern Nevada Kart Club finally was able to start its 2020 season. It was a cold, windy day and in the end Mother Nature didn’t cooperate. In fact with the weather in mind there were only one set of heats. Then after several weather delays it was time to star the main events. First up were the Kids Kart class and four of these youngest racers took the green flag. Up front Noah Nobels was on point chased by Cayden Duncan and Cash Prater.

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  • RACING PREVIEW: JUNE 4 TO 7

    June 3, 2020 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (June 3) – Racing Preview for this week has plenty for any race fan both in our area as well as nationally. Summer is here and the speed merchants are ready. BIG NEWS:  • Unfortunately this year’s Hot August Nights has been cancelled. One reason of course is the current virus situation but apparently there are others as well. This loss is a big economic hit for area but it should return in 2021. CAR MEETS: • Saturday evening over in Sparks at 880 Holman Way there will be a Show Glow, which is a night time show

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  • NEW SEASON BEGINS AT 95 MOTOR SPORTS COMPLEX

    June 1, 2020 Author: Dan McGee
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    FERNLEY, NV (May 29) – New owners and warm weather greeted fans and racers as the season began at the 95 Motor Sports Complex. The car count was good including 26 A mods ready to do battle on this dirt oval. After the dust settled when the 30-lap A Mod main ended winner Alex Stanford said, “I was wondering how many laps were left before it was going to get over. The car was pretty good but it was pretty rutted down in Turn 3. I was just trying to hit my marks, forget abut what was going on behind

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