RENO, NV (Nov.25) – Yes racing is winding down but everything it taking a slight pause here in America for the Thanksgiving holiday. Still there is some racing to see, both live and on repeat broadcasts.
CAR MEETS:
• Since this is the fifth weekend of the month there are no car meets scheduled for this weekend. However there is an on going event that Reno Cars & Coffee will be part of on December 6th.
Right now Reno Harley Davidson is hosting the 40th Anniversary Reno Toy Run. People are asked to bring in a new, unwrapped toy and drop it off at the dealership on normal business hours. That will help the cause and make a child’s Christmas so much better this year.
RACING (REGIONAL & MOTOCROSS):
• Right now, actually for the next few months there will be no races in Northern Nevada. However there are motocross practice sessions going on in Northern California.
• This week MMX has three days of practice starting Friday from noon until dark on the sand and kids track. On Saturday practice is from 9 until 2 p.m. on the main, sand and kids track while times are 9 until 3 p.m. on the vintage, main, sand and kids tracks.
• REP racing also has practice and some ride days scheduled for it’s three tracks.
+ E Street MX Park has practice sessions from 9 until 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
+ Prairie City also has practice from 9 until 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
+ Riverfront is a busy place this weekend with Sierra Old Timers having a ride day from 9 until l2 p.m. Friday. Then Saturday Chad’s Crew has practice from 9 until 2 p.m.
Finally Sunday, from 9 until 2 p.m. has practice on the main and vet tracks. Next week, on December 6th, the track will host the final round of the 2020 Fall series. On line registration is now up at www.repracingmx.com.
RACING (NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL):
• While we are truly in the Re-Run Zone there is still some live racing to be seen so get your DVR’s primed to go.
• Thursday is all re runs an www.mavtv.com is carrying the burden. It all starts at 1 p.m. when they show the first motos from Loretta Lynn’s Ranch.
Then at 2 p.m. its Motoamerica Race Day followed at 4 p.m. by the Speed Sport Show. Then at 5 p.m. there is a Lucas Oil Late Model event followed at 7 pm. by Lucas Oil ASCA Knoxville 360 event.
• This week the Formula 1 circus is in Bahrain as the series has its next to last event this year.
• Friday begins at 1:35 a.m. when ESPN.com has Formula 2 practice. Then at 2:30 a.m. ESPN 2 has Formula1 Welcome to the Weekend followed at 2:55 a.m. by Formula 1 practice. A bit later at 6:55 a.m. ESPN News has the second Formula 1 practice.
• Saturday again has an early start at 1:10 a.m. when ESPN3.com has the first Formula 2 race from Bahrain. This series is a stepping stone to getting a seat in Formula 1 for the drivers.
Then at 2:55 a.m. ESPN has Formula1 practice followed at 5:55 a.m. with Formula 1 qualifying.
Mavtv also has a bunch of reruns and www.youtube.com is another place to catch races a person has either missed or wants to see again.
• Sunday gets going early at 2 a.m. when ESPN3.com has the second Formula 2 race of the weekend.
Then at 6:05 a.m. the big show begins as the Formula 1 racers take to the track in Bahrain. Later there are a series or delayed broadcasts of the race starting at 12:30 on ESPN, then at 4:30 on ESPN News and finally at 8 p.m. on ESPN2.
Not to be forgotten is CBS Sports and that network has a full day of shows and reruns of races.
Things get started at 9:30 a.m. with Mobil 1 The Grid followed at 10 a.m. by Motorsports Mundial.
Then at 11 a.m. there is the GT World Challenge America year in review. After that, starting at noon are a few races from this year’s SCCA runoffs followed at 2 p.m. by the British GT Championship from Silverstone.
At 3 p.m. there is powerboat racing followed at 4 p.m. by the World of Outlaws. All in all it’s a pretty full weekend of racing to view.
That’s it for this weekend folks. As I mentioned we’re diving into the Re-Run Zone for the next few weeks. However the professional teams are no preparing for the 2021 season when the green flags will wave once again.
Until next weekend have a safe weekend and Happy Thanksgiving everyone.
OTHER RACING NEWS:
• Teresa’s Garage Radio Show is on the air from 2 until 3 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. The show is focused on all things automotive including trends, tips well as other subjects.
In the Reno/Sparks area it can be heard over the air at 1180 AM or the more powerful 1160 AM. The show is also on a Podcast at amm.streamon.fm or can be seen live on Face Book.
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Our newest sponsor is G.I.S.L Land Services that, while having a global client base it has a Western U.S.A. Focus. Owner Greg Ekins is a long time off road motorcycle racer competing in the MRANN Series as well as the AMA National Hare and Hound series.
Among the services offers are Surface and Mineral Title Reviews and Cartographic Services. The website is www.gislandservices.com.
Another great sponsor is General Transmission and Power Train Specialists. The shop is located at 2515 Sutro Street in Reno, a few blocks below Hug High School.
Former motorcycle racer Pete Attashian is the owner and they not only service older and newer transmission but now have a section dealing with high performance units including those used for towing.
The phone number is 775-786-5888 and the shop’s website is www.generaltransmissionreno.com.
Another sponsor is fantastic race photographer Melissa Coker. If you have raced at Summit in Elko, Battle Mountain, Lovelock, Rattlesnake Raceway 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 covering 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 is Moto-Source located at 3180 Mill Street. Once again they are 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&CO 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.
REPORTER’S NOTE: DUE TO THE RESTRICTIONS FROM THE VIRUS PJ&CO WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE NEXT THREE WEEKS.
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