RENO, NV (Sept 2) — Labor Day weekend is a big one in the racing world. There is a bunch going on in this region as well nationally and internationally so let’s get on with it.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• Lovelock Speedway Silver State Racing will be painting bleachers and the wall this Saturday and more clay is coming to the track. They could use some help so if you have time the project starts around 10 a.m. and any assistance would be appreciated.
• If you ride a dirt bike be sure to stay in contact with Reno Area Dirt Riders (RAD). Lacey is posting updates on where trails are being closed. If you haven’t already done so be sure to join RAD.
CAR MEETS AND CRUISES:
• Low Boost Perfromance, located at 133 Coney Island Drive in Sparks, is having a Donation Rally on Saturday to benefit those at Lake Tahoe that have had to evacuate. The rally begins at Low Boost at 3 p.m. and ends at Muscle Motors Auto Sales, located at 9501 South Virginia Street in Reno. A way to help others in need.
• Sunday, starting at 10 a.m. is when Reno Cars & Coffee is meeting by the Kietzke Starbucks. There is usually a good turnout of all types of cars, trucks and some motorcycles.
• Carson Cars & Coffee tends to have pop up events so be sure to check their Face Book page to see if anything is happening this weekend.
RACING (REGIONAL):
• This weekend is VORRA’s final desert race of the season, the annual Yerington 300. It’s a two-day event.
+ Saturday, starting at first light around 6:30 a.m. is when the motorcycles and quads run the last round of their triple crown series.
+ Sunday, starting at 7 a.m. is when the trucks, buggies and UTV’s get their chance to race. For further information please check, www.vorraracing.com.
• Summit Raceway in Elko is ending its season with the Gold Rush races. To sweeten the deal there are special payouts.
Racing begins at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The Battle Born Winged sprint cars will also be there.
• Earlier this season the Northern Nevada Kart Club had to cancel a round due to heavy smoke. They are making that race up Sunday so it will be the championship round for the drivers.
First karts are expected on the track at 8:30 a.m., which starts a fully day of racing including qualifying, heat and main events.
RACING & PRACTICE (MOTOCROSS):
• MMX Racing should have its usual practice schedule from 9 until 2 p.m. Saturday on main, sand and kid tracks. Then from 9 until 3 p.m. Sunday with the vintage track added to the mix.
• The 2021 Pro Motocross Fall Series will be at the Oatfield Raceway this Sunday. There is practice Saturday for the race.
• Due to the upcoming Pro Motocross race at Hangtown next week the Prairie City course is closed until after that event.
REP Racing MX does have an event at Riverfront MX Park this weekend, it’s the final round of this year’s Saturday Night Series.
There is open practice from 5 until 10 p.m. Thursday. On Saturday gates open at noon, practice begins at 4 p.m. with racing to follow.
Sunday is a free ride day for those that raced from 9 until 11, then at 11:30 the BBQ begins to celebrate the season.
• For those planning on racing at the 50th annual Virginia City Grand Prix registration began on September 1 and goes through September 30. If one wants a good starting number it’s time to get going.
RACING (NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL):
• Thursday begins at 9 a.m. when ESPN 3 has Formula 1 Weekend Preview. Fox Sports 1 has NASCAR Race Hub at 3 p.m. followed at 5 p.m. when Fox Sports 2 has NHRA in 30.
• Friday gets rolling early at 2:55 a.m. when ESPN 2 has Formula 1 practice then at 5:55 a.m. ESPN U had more practice from Zandvoort.
At 4 p.m. Fox Sports 1 has the Qualifying Show #1 from the NHRA US Nationals at Indianapolis.
• Saturday has an early start at 5:55 a.m. when ESPN U has Formula 1 qualifying then at 12:30 p.m. NBC Sports has the Xfinity race from Darlington.
This weekend the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross series is at Pala and if one has Peacock they can see everything live, if not it’s a two-channel switching event.
The first motos are live on www.mavtv.com with the first 250 moto at 1 p.m. followed at 2 p.m. by the first 450 moto.
• Sunday gets going at 5:55 a.m. when ESPN 2 has the Formula 1 race from Zandvoort in the Netherlands. It’s the first visit in years to this circuit.
At 6 a.m. Fox Sports has the NHRA Qualifying Show #2 from Indy. Then at 8 a.m. Fox Sports 1 starts the final show before switching to FOX at 9 a.m. for the final runs.
All drag racers want to win at Indy as the US Nationals is the biggest race of the season. It’s also the final regular event before the countdown to the championship begins.
Fox Sports 1 at 10:30 a.m. has the Camping World Truck Series race from Darlington. Then at 3 p.m. NBC Sports has the NASCAR Cup race from what has been called “The Truck Too Tough to Tame.”
Over on NBC Sports, on a delayed basis, at 4 p.m. they air the second 250 moto then at 5 p.m. the second 450 moto from Saturday’s Pro Motocross event.
Finally at 6 p.m. mavtv broadcasts the 2021 ARCA Series race from DuQuoin.
That’s it for this Labor Day weekend. Want to wish all our readers a safe and happy three-day holiday. Stay safe and see you next week.
OTHER RACING NEWS:
•Teresa’s Garage Radio Show is on the air from2 until 3 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. In Northwest Nevada it can be heard over the air on 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.
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• 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 Hugh High School.
The shop services older and new transmissions and now has a section for high performance units as well as those used for 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 photo of you on the track.
She’s photographed Duel in the Desert, Northern Nevada Modified Tour, Wild West Tour and the IMCA Super Nationals. She also produces hero cards and memory books. Her website is, 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 need or want but they have a full service shop.
Their location is 964 Terminal Way, by the intersection with Mill Street. The phone number is 775-322-1499 and the website is, www.rms-renomotorsports.com.
• The next shop is Moto-Source located at 3180 Mill Street. They too have full service shop and their showroom has about anything 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.
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