RENO, NV (Nov. 30) — As we head into December there is a big weekend ahead for car and motorcycle groups. Looking at the TV, well we’re in the annual journey to the Re-Run Zone but take heart as racing starts right after the New Year. CAR MEETS: • Saturday gets going at 10 a.m. when Nevada Jeep Club has a meet at the new 4-Wheel Parts facility located at 5405 Meadowood Mall Circle. After the meet there will probably be an off-road cruise but the location has to be determined and I’m guessing the weather will be a factor.
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RACING PREVIEW: DECEMBER 1 TO 4
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SPARKS CARS & COFFEE ENDS THE MONTH: TOY RUNS NEXT WEEKEND
SPARKS, NV (Nov. 27) — Sparks Cars & Coffee held its second meet of the month, which ended November. While the turn out was on the sparse side there was still a decent mix of cars to see. Next weekend things will be different as December begins with toy runs to help disadvantaged youngsters. So this report will be a different different. This Sunday’s meet with Sparks Cars and Coffee did offer quite a mix of car types. One of them as this great looking 427 Shelby Cobra and had many checking it out. Not far away was a trio
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RACING PREVIEW: NOVEMBER 24 TO 27
RENO, NV (Nov. 23) — Well here we are, Thanksgiving weekend and virtually all, with few exceptions, racing and car meets have stopped. Next week this will change. But for now this will be short. CAR MEETS: • If all goes well, and the weather should be good, Sparks Cars & Coffee ends the month with a meet. As usual starts around 10 a.m. by the Starbucks off Disc Drive. Hope everyone can get out there. PRACTICE (Motocross): • Good way to work off that turkey is at Fernley 95A Motorsports Complex. The motocross track will have practice from 10
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NORTHERN NEVADA KART CLUB AWARDS BANQUET
RENO, NV (Nov. 19) — Saturday was a gala evening for those that compete with the Northern Nevada Kart Club. The location was at the National Auto Museum and after a buffet dinner it was time to hand out the hardware. Once the dinner was over MC Kelsey Nelson started the ceremony. In order to receive a trophy a driver has to have competed in five of the NNKC events during the season. First up was the Kid Kart Class. These young racers are from 5 to 8-year-old. They don’t race for points but are rewarded for being out on
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RACING PREVIEW: NOVEMBER 17 TO 20
RENO, NV (Nov. 16) — Here we are a week from Thanksgiving and as expected racing has slowed down to a crawl. However there is one event in our area plus another to the south as well as car meets to attend CAR MEETS: • Fallon Cars & Coffee gets the weekend rolling with a meet starting at 8;30 a.m. Saturday morning. Looks like a great time to show off a car, see some, meet car people and just socialize. Oh and did I forget to mention the free coffee and donuts. • Reno Cars & Coffee has their Thanksgiving
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OLD TIMERS BRING 2022 BBMX SERIES TO A CLOSE AT 95A MOTORSPORTS COMPLEX
FERNLEY, NV (Nov. 13) — Although it was a cold morning the day turned out to be mild as the Reno Old Timer chapter hosted the final round of the 2022 BBMX season. The turn out was great and speaks well of the future of motocross in our area. There were a couple of young riders that scored victories in two classes. Young Ducati Fayet won both the 50cc 7 & Over as well as the 50cc Open classes. Another rider won twice on two different bikes. Kalvin Roberts won in the 65cc 10 and Over Class then in the
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RACING PREVIEW: NOVEMBER 10 TO 13
RENO, NV (Nov. 9) — Fall is here and two motorcycle series end their seasons this weekend although there are still car meets. Over on the tube another series is about to end its season with two more having one more weekend left. So that means we’re headed into the Re-Run Zone. Still New Year’s isn’t too far away and series will be starting up again. CAR MEETS: • This Sunday is when Sparks Cars & Coffee has its first meet of the month. Time is 10 a.m. until noon and location is by the Starbucks located by Disc Drive,
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RATTLESNAKE AWARDS PLUS RENO CARS & COFFEE
RENO, NV (Nov. 6) — This weekend Rattlesnake honored its champions and handed out special awards. Here in Reno, on Sunday Reno Cars & Coffee started the month with is usual meet by the Keitzke Starbucks. REPORTER’S NOTE: Due to physical problems was unable to attend the banquet. Want to give a special thanks and appreciation to Krystle McCart Gilmore for listing the special awards and sending pictures that I can use. If anyone wants prints please check with her as she has the originals. • Rattlesnake Raceway held its annual awards banquet on Saturday, November 5. The point’s championships
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RACING PREVIEW: NOVEMBER 3 TO 6
RENO, NV (Nov. 2) — Well fall has arrived and major series are having their championship events. Here at home that are still car meets and even some racing this month as local series end their seasons. CAR MEETS: • Saturday the Northern Nevada Camaro Club is hosting an Apple Hill Cruise. First meeting point is at 9 a.m. by Summit Racing in Sparks. Then at 10 a.m. next place to meet them is at the Park & Ride in Carson City where Highway 50 and 395 meet. Then at 11 a.m. by the Ralleys in South Lake Tahoe.
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