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  • RACING PREVIEW: JULY 30 TO AUGUST 3

    July 29, 2020 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (July 29) – As we leave one month and head into another there are plenty of cruises, car shows as well as racing both in our region and on TV to keep any fan happy. CAR MEETS/CRUISES: • While Hot August Nights may have been canceled many groups are stepping up and filling the void. As usual things get rolling Friday evening with the weekly Fernley Quarantine Main Street Cruise. The time is from 7 until 9 p.m. and it goes from the stoplight east, circles the round about then returns. • Saturday is a marathon car show

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  • DESERT PARK RACEWAY: ROUND 2 FOR NNKC

    July 27, 2020 Author: Dan McGee
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    STEAD, NV (July 26) – Desert Park Raceway echoed with the sound of go kart racing this Sunday. It was the second round of the Northern Nevada Kart Club’s shortened season with plenty of drivers ready to go. During the day five drivers would sweep their classes while at the bottom of the age group a 5-year-old was enjoying his first race. At the bottom of the age and speed ladder are the Kid Karts, these low power racers are where the youngest drivers earn their racing spurs. Some appear almost ready to move up a class while others need

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  • RACING PREVIEW: JULY 23 TO 26

    July 22, 2020 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (July 22) – Racing Preview for this week has a bunch of car events plus some racing both in our region, over the hill as well as on TV. Should be a good time for race fans. CAR MEETS/CRUISES: • As usual the weekend starts on Friday with the Fernley Quarantine Main Street Cruise. The event runs from 7 until 9 p.m. with the Wigwam as the meet up place. Cruise begins at the stoplight, proceeds east, circles the round about and returns. Nice way to end a summer day. • On Saturday Made in Nevada is hosting

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  • LOOK AHEAD INTO AUGUST

    July 20, 2020 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (JULY 20) — Due to circumstance this reporter was unable to attend the VORRA Fallon 250 this weekend. So this article is a look forward to what is going to happen  over the next few weeks. If you love cruising or car show it’s a full banquet and then some. CAR MEETS/CRUISES: • This week gets rolling with the weekly Tuesday cruise/car show at the South Meadows Steak ‘N Shake. Runs from 5 until 9 p.m. and has cool music as well as awards and prizes. • Wednesday starting around 5 p.m. is cruise in at the Sparks

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  • RACING PREVIEW: JULY 16 TO 19

    July 15, 2020 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (July 15) – Racing Preview for this week highlights car meets, cruises, off road racing and an oval track in our region. Over the hill there is a motocross event plus a full banquet of events to see on TV. CAR MEETS/CRUISES: • Friday get rolling with the weekly Fernley Quarantine Main Street Cruise. Meeting place is at the Wigwam and the cruise runs from 7 until 9 p.m. going east to the round about and returning to the stop light at Alternate 95 is. • Sunday features a pair of cars meet and cruises. These are great

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  • TOP GUN DRAGSTRIP: THUNDER AND HEAT

    July 13, 2020 Author: Dan McGee
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    FALLON, NV (JULY 12) – Top Gun Dragstrip held two days of drag racing this weekend. The event was punctuated by heat, both off and on the track. One of the youngest drivers did some thing no one else matched that weekend. In fact it was a great day for a pair of Junior Dragster drivers. There were six Junior Dragster racers on hand Sunday. After the eliminations it was time for the final round. Dakota Sasser took his place in the right lane and rolled forward first through pre-staging then for full staging. In the left lane was rookie

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  • RACING PREVIEW: JULY 9 TO 12

    July 8, 2020 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (July 8) – Racing Preview for this week has car meets, a cruise, drag racing plus plenty of events for open wheel and NHRA fans not to mention NASCAR. CAR MEETS/CRUISES: • Once again, from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday has the Fernley Quarantine Main Street Cruise. Meet up place is the Wigwam and the cruise runs from the stop light, around the round about and back again. • Sunday has two car meets both at the same time. + Sparks Cars and Coffee is having the usual second weekend of the month meet. It starts at 9

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  • DIAMOND MOUNTAIN SPEEDWAY: JULY 4TH

    July 6, 2020 Author: Dan McGee
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    SUSANVILLE, CA (July 4) – Celebrating Independence Day the Diamond Mountain Speedway hosted two-days of racing. Saturday’s action ended with a huge fireworks show above the track. After climbing to the top of his car as he celebrated his A Mod victory, winner NickTrenchor, from Klamath Falls, Oregon climbed down into a flurry of hugs and congratulations from family and other drivers. Finally he took a breath and said, “I had to work for that one going through lap traffic. The top was really good and the bottom was really good so I was just kind of running my own

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  • RACING PREVIEW: JULY 2 TO 5

    July 1, 2020 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (July 1) – Independence Day weekend and Racing Preview highlights cruises, car meets and racing along with fireworks. Going to be a busy time for race fans. CAR MEETS & CRUISES: • As usual the weekend gets rolling Friday, from 7 to 9 p.m. with the Fernley Quarantine Main Street Cruise. Meet at the Wiigwam then cruise goes from the stoplight to the roundabout and back. • On July 4th, Saturday there is a cruise in Virginia City. The assembly point is the 4th Ward School on the south side of town and from noon until 1 p.m.

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