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  • RACING PREVIEW: JULY 1 TO 4

    June 30, 2021 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (June 30) — As we exit June we’re heading into the July 4th weekend and there are many car events, racing as well as fireworks. Can be an exciting time for all. CAR MEETS & CRUISES. • This week’s Thursday cruise in Carson City, from 5 until 7 p.m., meets at the Port of Subs located at 931 Jacks Valley Road. • Friday has two cruises that dovetail into one another. Starting around 5 p.m. the first cruise in is at Summit Racing Equipment located at 963 East Glendale in Sparks. Then from 6 until 9 p.m. its

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  • DESERT PARK RACEWAY: NNKC ROUND 4

    June 28, 2021 Author: Dan McGee
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    STEAD, NV (June 27) – The fourth round of this year’s season for the Northern Nevada Kart Club was held on a hot day. Despite this the racing was also hot as drivers worked for victories and points.   As usual the mains begin with the Kid Kart class. These are the youngest drivers and they are earning their racing spurs before moving up where the kids are older and more experienced.   Two types of motors are used for these karts and they are so low powered their heats and main begin with a standing start. Several parents are

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  • RACING PREVIEW: JUNE 24 TO 27

    June 23, 2021 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (June 23) – This week’s Racing Preview has a host of car meets, racing in our region as well as a bunch nationally and internationally. Yes summer is here and the green flags are waving.   CAR MEETS:   • This week’s Thursday’s Carson City cruise, from 5 until 7:30 p.m., will base out of The Human Bean at Highway 50 and Airport Road.   • Friday has another cruise in at Summit Racing Equipment located at 90 East Glendale in Sparks. The meet begins around 5 p.m. and it’s a great way to unwind after the work

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  • AMERICAN VALLEY SPEEDWAY: HARD RACING IN SUMMER HEAT

    June 21, 2021 Author: Dan McGee
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    EAST QUINCY, CALIF. (June 19) – American Valley Speedway hosted racing this Friday and Saturday night. Despite the heat Saturday was the scene of some hard racing even though the car counts were on the low side. One visiting driver had recently been inducted into the West Coast Stock Car Motor Sports Hall of Fame.   The IMCA Modified winner Jeff Olschowka recently sold his car but the new owner wasn’t able to race it he did. After taking the checkered flag, and doing a series of donuts in Turn 2 Olschowka said, “Make sure Colby don’t see this right

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  • RACING PREVIEW: JUNE 17 TO 20

    June 16, 2021 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (June 16) – Another weekend full of racing to watch and attend not to mention cruises and car shows in our region. The banquet table is almost over flowing.   CAR MEETS: • This week’s Thursday cruise in Carson City, starting at 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and the meeting place is Johnny Rockets located at 4600 Snyder Avenue.   • Friday is another cruise in at Summit Racing Equipment located at 960 E. Glendale Avenue in Sparks. Things get going around 5 p.m. and there should be a good selection of cars to see.   • There

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  • TOP GUN DRAGSTRIP: NHRA NATIONAL OPEN

    June 16, 2021 Author: Dan McGee
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    FALLON, NV (June 13) – This weekend the Top Gun Dragstrip hosted the NHRA District 7 National Open. As usual their were a lot of cars that towed in some as far away as Texas and Oklahoma.    The drivers were chasing points so they can be in the ET finals in Las Vegas later this year.  While it was warm the races went off without a hitch and there were some close finishes.   Being too eager actually decided several finishes. If a driver leaves the start line too early, even if it is less than 1/100th of a

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  • PRO STOCKS VISIT DIAMOND MOUNTAIN

    June 14, 2021 Author: Dan McGee
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    SUSANVILLE, CA (June 12) – This weekend Diamond Mountain Speedway in Susanville, California had a Friday-Saturday show. In addition to the four regular classes the Tri State Pro Stocks rounded out the racing card.   Saving the best for last the Tri State Pro Stocks first did a four wide salute to the fans. Then they put on a great race as the first two finishers were usually only less than a foot apart or side-by-side.   After taking the checkered flag winner Justin Crockett said, “That was a good race, we towed all the way from Pismo Beach. It

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  • RACING PREVIEW: JUNE 10 TO13

    June 9, 2021 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (June 9) – Racing preview this week highlights more car meets and cruises plus much racing. In fact Fallon has two big events, Susanville has another and to the south Baja will echo to the song of racing.   CAR MEETS/CRUISES: • On Thursday, from 4 until 7 p.m., the National Auto Museum is hosting a Hot August Nights Show and Shine. It’s a free event to show case some great cars.     • This week’s Thursday Cruise in Carson City runs from 5 to 7:30 p.m. and the meeting place is Battle Born Harley Davidson.  

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  • CAR SHOW WEEKEND

    June 7, 2021 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (June 6) – This weekend was highlighted by two well attended car shows. One was to benefit Disabled American Veterans while the second, on Sunday, was the first of the month staged by Reno Cars & Coffee.   Saturday began in front of Sportsman’s Warehouse where the 2nd Annual Cars & Stripes Classic Car Celebration was help. The proceeds were to benefit the Disabled American Veterans and the turn out was pretty good.   Among those present was the Wheel Chair project and a group from the Vietnam Veterans. A free hot dog lunch was offered along with

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  • RACING PREVIEW: JUNE 3 TO 6

    June 2, 2021 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (June 2) – With summer upon us Racing Preview is like a buffet table overloaded with treats. Locally things have exploded with meets and cruises plus there is plenty on TV to see.   CAR MEETS:   • This Thursday there is a new cruise in as the south Steak ‘N Shake starts at 4 p.m. with music and cars of all types are welcome. The location is at 470 South Meadows Parkway.   • Down in Carson City a series of Thursday night cruises begins this week. All vehicles are welcome, things go from 5 until 7:30

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