RENO, NV (August 17) — Once again a mixed bag of events in Northern Nevada. Not to mention a bunch of on TV and the Internet.
CAR MEETS & CRUISES:
• Thursday is another off day for cruising. Good time to shine the rig as things get going on Friday.
• Friday is a buffet of different events. Starting around 5 p.m. The next-to-the-last cruise in at Summit Racing will get going. Location is 960 East Glendale Ave., in Sparks.
– That same evening, starting by the Fernley Moose Lodge on the west side of town is the next Downtown Fernley Main Street Cruise night. Things get rolling at 6 p.m. as people cruise to the round about then back again. One good thing is gas is less expensive there than here in Reno or Sparks.
– Over at Idlewild Park it’s Food Truck Friday. Hours are from 5 until 9 p.m. and the Northern Nevada Kart Club will have a booth by one of the trucks. Great way to find out about the club and kart racing.–
– That same evening, starting at 6 p.m. there is a tractor and truck pull. Location is the Douglas County Fairground that I believe is located in Minden. Once again great way to take advantage of lower fuel prices.
• On Sunday, Reno Cars & Coffee, starting at 10 a.m. is having its next meet. Location is by the Human Bean Coffee Stand located near the corner of Keitzke and Moana Lane.
There is usually a very good mix of cars and trucks. Best of all, great access from and back to the Freeway.
RACING (REGIONAL):
• As the season winds down to the east the Elko Summit Raceway is having a Friday-Saturday show. Gates open at three while the first green flag waves at 6 p.m. each day.
– To the east Rattlesnake Raceway hosts another race Saturday night. All the classes will be present and right now there should be a 6 p.m. start to the action.
– To the south Tonopah Speedway is hosting the annual Jim Marsh Classic. There is racing both Friday and Saturday and I believe they have a 6 p.m. starting time. Payouts look pretty good.
– Saturday and Sunday, starting at 7:30 each day the Reno SCCA will host the next two rounds of it’s solo season. Location is at the Regional Training Center.
RACING & PRACITCE (MOTOCROSS):
• The motocross track at Fernley 95A Motorsports Complex has three days of practice. Thursday its from 4 p.m. until dark while times are from 8 until 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
– Over the hill Riverfront MX is hosting the final round of the Saturday Night Series. Track will be closed on Thurday.
– Saturday is race day. Gates open at noon then practice begins at 4 p.m. with racing to follow. Sunday’s practice is free for all racers and there will be a BBQ at noon while awards are handed out after that.
– Prairie City has practice from 9 until 2 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
– E Street MX has practice from 9 until 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday on both the front and back tracks.
– No word as of this writing for the MMX Racing schedule.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• This Saturday, at the Cal Expo Fairgrounds there will be the Sacramento Mile race. Many legendary flat track racers have competed in this event and it was also featured in the On Any Sunday features.
• Next Sunday, on August 27, the Northern Nevada Kart Club has its only night race of the season. The event is the Rick Jerome Memorial, which honors one of the club’s founders. On line registration is now open.
• Next week the Outlaw Flat Track races return to Fuji Park at the south end of Carson City. There is a full program Friday, which is Family Night. The feature race is the Fireman vs Police charity race. Always a good time.
– Saturday is also a full program. In fact it features a long blizzard of qualifying, heats and mains. This includes the “Duce,” where pros race in an elimination competition to see who earns the big check.
RACING (NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL):
• Thursday is a bit slim but at 6 p.m. Fox Sports starts two NHRA in 30 shows. After that one can check www.youtube.com, www.floracing.com, or www.mavtv.com for highlights and other events.
• Friday ARCA Racing will tackle the classic road course at Watkins Glen, New York. Broadcast begins at 3 p.m. and Fox Sports carries the race.
• Then at 5 p.m. Fox Sports 1 has the NHRA Qualifying Show #1 from Brainerd, Minn.
• Saturday sees the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross series move to Budds Creek. The 450 points battle is still close. Mavtv carries the event and the first 250 moto begins at 10 a.m. followed at 11 a.m. by the first 450 moto. Then at noon the second 250 gets going while at 1 p.m. the gate drops for the second 450 moto.
• At noon the USA Network shows the Xfinity race from Watkins Glen. Then at 3 p.m. the network broadcasts the Indy Car race from Madison on a classic short oval track.
• The day ends with a delayed broadcastat 5:30 p.m. when Fox Sports 2 has the MotoAmerican Superbike race from Pittsburgh.
• Sunday begins at 10:30 a.m. when Fox Sports 1 has NHRA Qualifying Show #2. Then at noon the USA Network has the NASCAR Cup event from Watkins Glen, New York.
• At noon Fox Sports 2 has the second MotoAmerica Superbike race from Pittsburgh.
• The FOX network, starting at 12:30 p.m., airs the final rounds of the Lucas Oil National from Brainerd. Then at 2 p.m., on a delayed basis, CNBC airs the MotoGP race from Austria.
That’s it for this weekend folks. Summer is back so do get out to a race if possible. There is nothing like seeing one live.
If not that then go see one of the car shows, join in on a cruise and just enjoy yourself.
Until next week, be safe and have a greet weekend.
OTHER RACING NEWS
• One of our sponsors, Reno Motorsports is having a parking lot sale this Saturday. Good time to stock up before racing gets rolling in the fall.
• Teresa’s Garage Radio Show is on the air from 2 until 3 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. In northwest Nevada, 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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