RENO, NV (Dec. 28) – New Year’s Day is just ahead of us and racing things begin to happen on the weekend. Last week we had the shortest day of the year and in keeping with that theme this is probably the shortest article of this insane year.
CAR MEEETS:
• Sunday starting at 10 a.m. Reno Cars & Coffee will get the New Year started with a meet at the Keitzke Starbucks. If the weather is good there should be a great turnout to welcome the New Year.
• RACING:
• One thing to keep in mind that any racing listed is dependent on the weather. It is winter after all so just be aware of that.
• The Stockton Dirt Tracks gets 2021 off to a roaring start with the Racing into the New Year event. Pit gates open 9 a.m., Cold Pass gates at 1 p.m. and racing begins at 2 p.m.
On the track will be the A-Mods, B-Mods, B4’s, Tri-State Pro Stocks and Bombers. Should be a good show.
• That same day Marysville Raceway has a play day planned. Pit gates open at 11 a.m. but the grandstands are closed. On track practice will go from noon until 4 p.m.
• Saturday is another big day as MMX Racing in Marysville, California has the Hang Over Classic for motocross racers. It’s Grand Prix style so the races are timed and the first gate drops at 8 p.m.. There will be seven races during the day.
• Drag racers won’t be left out as on Sunday, starting at 10 a.m. there is the Winter Warmup hosted by Sacramento Raceway. On the schedule is grudge racing, testing and from 10 until 4 p.m. Jackpot.
• Sadly a planned motocross at Fernley won’t happen because at this writing the Reno chapter of the OTHG has been unsuccessful in getting approval from the city. Really sad because the event brings people from out of the area, who buy gas, food and maybe even stay at a motel if they weren’t camping. Nothing like turning down some positive economic activity.
REPORTER’S NOTE: After a crazy year here’s my hope that everyone has a Happy New Year. I want racing to return to normal or at least near normal in 2021. So as we say good by to 2020 be safe and enjoy the holiday.
OTHER RACING NEWS:
• Teresa’s Garage Radio Show will be on the air Tuesday afternoon from 2 until 3 p.m. It can be heard over the air either on 1180 AM or 1160 AM in the Reno/Sparks.
There is also a Podcast at amm.streamon.fm and it can be seen live on Facebook. Co-Host Emily Cook now has a line of merchandise and one can purchase those at www.emilycookracing.com, it’s a great way to help out this young female racer.
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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.
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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.
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