RENO, NV (Sept. 30) – Racing Preview this week has a bunch of events both locally, regionally and nationally to keep any fan and car person happy. As the seasons begin to close there is a flurry of activity. CAR MEETS/CRUISES: • Three events highlight a busy Saturday for car people. Just remember to observe social distancing and be respectful of others. + The Hills Angles 4X4 Club is hosting a clean up at the end of Chimney Road near the water towers in Sun Valley. The event begins at 8 a.m. by the water towers and will help keep
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RACING PREVIEW: OCTOBER 1 TO 4
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MRANN: 95 MOTOR SPORTS GRAND PRIX
FERNLEY, NV (Sept. 27) – The Mason Valley Dirt Squirts hosted the latest round of the MRANN series at a very different venue. This time it was at the 95 Motor Sports Complex and the course combined some of the motocross track, parts of the oval’s pits and an off road course south of the oval. The result was a very challenging course made a bit more difficult by the dust and terrain. After his dusty ride winner Reece Honea got a drink, took a breath and said, “It was really brutal, the track was too brutal. Tried to stay
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RACING PREVIEW: SEPT.24 TO 27
RENO, NV (Sept.23) – Racing preview this week is a mixed bag of local car meets, cruises and racing not to mention a full menu on TV and the Internet. CAR MEETS/CRUISES: • There is a pop up event sponsored by Reno Euro Cars & Coffee. It happens on Friday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at DeLeon Mexican Food located at 1201 California Avenue in Reno. • This maybe the last one but as far as I know the Fernley Quaratine Main Street cruise is still on for Friday. The times are7 to 9 p.m. and the meet up place
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95 MOTOR SPORTS COMPLEX: PRO STOCKS SHINE
FERNLEY, NV (Sept 19) – The 95 Motor Sports Complex hosted a race that featureD pro stocks as well as its regular classes. It was a night full of racing with some close finishes. After the dust settled on the Pro Stock main Jay Sears said, “It as fun, I have so many fun races with Jeff. Me and him raced so many years together we’re pretty courteous and clean so we have a lot of fun out there. Track was definitely difficult, a little bit hard to get it figured out but once you got it figures out you
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DESERT PARK RACEWAY: NNKC ROUND#5
STEAD, NV (Sept 20) – Due to the Air Races being canceled this year the Northern Nevada Kart Club was able to squeeze in an extra race. This helped make up the events lost due to the shut down earlier this season. Nice weather and almost no smoke made for great racing weather. The day was bookended with two pretty good races with several in the middle. This time a slightly different track lay out was used as the hill was out and everyone got two extra laps as this configuration makes for a shorter course. First up were the
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RACING PREVIEW: SEPT. 17 TO 20
RENO, NV (Sept.16) – As summer draws to a close this Racing Preview is full of car meets, a scavenger hunt plus plenty of racing in our region and on TV. CAR MEETS/CRUISES: • As usually the weekend gets rolling with the Main Street Cruise. The event runs from 7 until 9 p.m. and the Wigwam is the meeting place. REPORTER’S NOTE: I’m sure this will be ending soon so would one of the readers let me know if this goes through next week or when it will end. Thanks. • Sunday is a busy day for car people and
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TOP GUN DRAG STRIP: SEASON ENDING WEEKEND
FALLON, NV (Sept 13) – Top Gun Drag Strip ended it’s shortened 2020 season this weekend. It was a busy two days with additional races Saturday night and one on Sunday. Two oil downs helpd up the show for a couple of hours Saturday but before and after those the rounds continued to roll. Finally it was time for the finals. One additional race was the MOPAR vs The World contest. The winner’s prize was $1,000 and every time there was a round a MOPAR lined up against another car. When the dust settled Saturday’s winner was Brandon Clark who
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COREY HERRING MEMORIAL RACE
MILFORD, CALIF.(Sept13) — In a normal year the Corey Herring Memorial would end MRANN’s spring season. However 2020 has been anything but normal so this time the race started the extended fall season. The race not only honors Herring who was lost during a race but helps fund a scholarship in his name. The scholarships go to help young MRANN riders that are headed to college. After several months of not being able to race those that compete in MRANN (Motorcycle Racing Association of Northern Nevada) turned out in force for the 11th Annual Corey Herring Memorial at the Honey
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RACING PREVIEW: SEPTEMBER: 10 TO 13
RENO, NV (Sept 9) – Racing Preview this week has a bunch of car meets, cruises as well as racing both 4-wheel and 2-wheel. There is also a bunch to watch on TV. CAR MEETS & CRUISES: • Once again the weekend gets going with the Fernley Quarantine Main Street Cruise from 7 until 9 p.m. on Friday. The meet up location is the Wigwam. REPORTER’S NOTE: Would someone find out if these will continue through September or have ended. Then let me know. Thanks. • On Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. there is a Thursday Night Cruise
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DESERT PARK RACEWAY: NNKC – ROUND 4
STEAD, NV (Sept 6 ) – The Northern Nevada Kart Club hosted round 4 of its 2020 season at Desert Park Raceway, the club’s home track. Despite some smoke the turn out was pretty good and fortunately the day wasn’t as hot as expected. As usual the mains began with Kid Kart feature. Going in it appeared Drake Kephart would make it a sweep. However in racing nothing is certain until one passes by the checkered flag. Only a lap or two into the race Kephart spun in the final turn complex. By the time he got turned around, with
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RACING PREVIEW: SEPT. 3 TO 7
RENO, NV (Sept.2) – When the year began it appeared there woud be little racing on Labor Day weekend. Well that changed and there is plenty for car and race fans to enjoy. CAR MEETS & CRUISES: • Things get rolling on Friday, from 7 until 9 p.m. with the Fernley Quarantine Main Street Cruise. Meeting place is at the Wigwam. • There are two car meets on Sunday the 6th. Reno Cars & Coffee has its first Sunday of the month meet starting at 10 a.m. by the Kietzke Starbucks. Over the past few months there has been a
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