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 are some multi day events in our region this weekend. It all begins on Thursday at the Churchill County Fair Grounds and runs through Sunday as the 10th annual Rock Abilly Riot Camp out gets going.
• Then from Friday through Sunday Motor Shows @ Tahoe 2021 has a show at the Heavenly Village & Gondola area. There are many events that will happen during the weekend.
• This is also the weekend of Yerington’s Main Street Car show. Starts and runs through Sunday and on Saturday from 11 until 3 p.m. there is a Chili Cook-Off.
• Fallon Cars & Coffee is having a meet at Telegraph Coffee& Tap from 9:30 a.m. until noon at Saturday. The location is 1805 West Williams Avenue.
• Saturday is also when the Great American Automobile Show is happening from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. at Wingfield Park in Reno.
• On Sunday Reno Cars & Coffee has its next meet, running from 10 a.m. until noon at the Human Bean. Location is by the corner of Keitzke and Moana, very close to the freeway.
• Off North Virginia that same day from 10 until 4 p.m. the Bonanza Casino is having a Father’s Day Show ‘N Shine.
Note: all these meets welcome all types of cars, trucks and motorcycles.
Just as a head’s up the annual Women With Wheels Car Show is a little over a week away. It’s in Virginia City by the Silverland. Raffle prizes and special awards so ladies if you have a car to show please register and come on up. It will be cooler up there as well.
For further information and to register please go to www.teresasgarage.com.
RACING & Practice (MOTORCYCLES):
• This week starting on Friday the Mammoth Motocross begins. It’s a week long festival of motocross racing and runs through June 27.
After a couple of practice sessions for younger riders things get going. This week is for the Vets & Vintage as well as ages from 30 to 60+.
• Saturday is when MMX hosts another Flat Track race. Gates open at 2 p.m., practice at 4 p.m. with racing beginning at 5 p.m.
• Due to issues with the track at Honey Lake there will be no Corey Herring Memorial Race this year. The event usually ends the spring season for MRANN.
However there will be a MRANN Family Fun Ride Day from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Prosser Sand Pits. There GPS location is posted on www.racemrann.com.
• MMX should have its usual practice sessions from 9 until 2 Saturday then from 9 until 3 on Sunday. And on Saturday they are having a TT Race in the evening.
• REP Racing is hosting the Sierra Old Timers International event this weekend at Riverfront. No Thursday practice and on Friday camping can start, practice will run from 9 until 2 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday are race days, gates open at 6:30 a.m., practice starts at 8 a.m. with racing to follow.
Prairie City has practice from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The change is due to the heat that is expected. To practice one must sign up online at www.repracingmx.com.
RACING (REGIONAL):
• To the east Battle Mountain Raceway will have racing both Friday and Saturday nights. The racing is supposed to start at 7 p.m. both nights.
• To the west American Valley Speedway, located in East Quincy, California is in action. There is a 6 p.m. start for the racing.
• For off-road fans VORRA is having a short course event at E-Street MX Park. Friday is for Practice and qualifying while Saturday starts with practice then the racing begins.
RACING (NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL):
• Thursday is pretty slim but at 7:30 p.m. Fox Sports 2 has NHRA in 30. Might also be a good time to catch highlights of races on www.youtube.com.
• For the first time in decades the top NASCAR series are returning to Nashville. Friday gets going at 8 a.m. when Fox Sports 2 has Camping World Truck practice then, over on NBC Sports at 1 p.m. there is Xfinity series practice.
Then Fox Sports 1 shoulders the load as at 2 p.m. they have truck qualifying followed at 3 p.m. with NASCAR Race Hub then at 5 p.m. the Camping World Truck Series race from Nashville.
Over on www.motortrendondemand.com they have several series as well as the Australian Supercars. At 7 p.m. they have qualifying for race #12 from Darwin and at 11:35 p.m. they’ll broadcast the race.
• Saturday is a busy day starting with Lucas Oil Pro Motocross from Mt. Morris. If one has subscribed to Peacock all the races will be there, for others you’ll need to do some channel switching.
Things get started on www.mavtv.com when the broadcast the first 250 moto at 10 a.m. then at 11 a.m. show the first 450 moto. Things then switch to NBC Sports and at noon they show the second 250 moto followed at 1 p.m. by the second 450 moto.
• There might be some signals crossed because NBC Sports is supposed to carry the Xfinity race from Nashville starting at 12:30 p.m. I’m sure they’ll get that worked out. Over on CBS Sports at 1:30 p.m. they have the first of two Formula E races from Italy.
• Switching back to Motor Trend on Demand at 3:40 p.m. Saturday (Remember its Sunday over there.) they air Supercar qualifying for races13 and 14. Then at 5:15 they have race #13 followed 7:35 p.m. with race #14.
• Sunday begins at 5:55 a.m. when ESPN airs the Formula1 race from Paul Ricard. After a few flyaway races they are back in Europe.
NBC Sports at 9:30 a.m. has the Indy Car race from Road America then at 12:30 the network broadcasts the NASCAR Cup race from Nashville. It marks the return of the series to Music City after being away for a few decades.
Over on CBS Sports at 1:30 p.m. the second Formula E is aired then NBC Sports, on a delayed basis broadcasts the Moto GP race from Germany.
Whew, once again the racing both live and on TV is full. There is about something for everyone.
Want to wish those out there a very Happy Father’s Day. Have a great weekend and please be safe out there, see you all next week.
OTHER RACING NEWS:
• Are you an experienced motorcycle tech looking for work. Well there is an opportunity for you as Moto-Source has a job opening. If that’s you please send your resume to rich@moto-source.com.
• Teresa’s Garage Radio Show is on the air from 2 until 3 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. In northwest Nevada, and all the way up to Susanville, it can be heard over the air at 1060 AM.
There is also a Podcast at amm.streamon.fm or it can be seen live on Face Book. The show is focused on all things automotive, trends, new developments and trivia.
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Tread Connection is our newest sponsor and Blake Sobiloff owns the local franchise. The business brings the tire store to the customer so they don’t have to take time off work or even leave home.
Once the tires are ordered Sobiloff picks them up and arrives where the customer’s car is in a van packed with state of the art equipment. He observes all safety precautions and it’s no contact so tires can be chosen and paid for online.
Another service he provides is scanning tires as that will tell if any alignment is needed. A useful service for fleet owners so they won’t find several vehicles need new tires at once. There are discounts for First Responders, veterans as well as active duty military and members of the National Guard and Reserves.
His primary area is Reno and Sparks and one can either go to the Face Book page or check the website at www.treadconnection.com. The direct line to the business is 775-870-3600.
Next 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.
Next sponsor is General Transmission and Power Train Specialists owned by former motorcycle racer Pete Attashian. The shop is located at 2515 Sutro Street in Reno, a few blocks below Hug High School.
The shop services older and new transmissions and how has a section for high performance units and those used in towing. Phone number is 775-786-5888 and the shop’s website is www.generaltransmissionreno.com.
Racing photographer Melissa Coker is another sponsor. If you 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 Duel in the Desert, Northern Nevada Modified Tour, Wild West Tour and the IMCA Super Nationals. She produces hero cards and memory books. To see her collections or to place an order, check 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.
Concours Body Shop, located at 250 Telegraph Street in Reno, is another sponsor. The shop does quality collision repair for cars and trucks.
Owner Brian Saul is a car enthusiast himself and is 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. Wednesday evenings, starting around 5 p.m. is Bike Night, good time to meet fellow riders and have a great dinner.
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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