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  • RACING PREVIEW: MARCH 20 TO APRIL 2

    March 29, 2023 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (March 29) — Well March, which came in as a lion, is trying to leave as one. But this weekend we get a break as it is full of various events not to mention the fare on TV. CAR MEETS: • Things get rolling with the annual Off-Road & Motorsports Expo that is part of the Lockett show at the Convention Center. It started Wednesday and runs through Sunday. Great way to see off-road groups and some racing groups as well. • Sunday is a busy day for two groups. -Over by the Kietzke Starbucks, starting at 10

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  • A GEM AT STEAD PLUS CAR & BIKE NEWS

    March 27, 2023 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (3-26-23) — Northwestern Nevada is an area car collectors like. One reasons is the air tends to be dry, which is better than humid air, which can cause rust in other areas. While others have collections, some only have a few or a couple of classic cars. An owner up at Stead field has a gem; a MG TF 1500 actually. The model was built from 1953 to 1955 and only 6,200 were built. The “1500” came from having a motor that was bored out to 1,466 cc’s that gave it an increase of power. It all started

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  • RACING PREVIEW: MARCH 23 TO 26

    March 22, 2023 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (March 22) — Well March came in as a lion and looks like it’ll go out with a roar. However green flags are about to start waving as well as starting gates and banners dropping. Yes, spring not only brings flowers but racing as well. CAR MEETS: • Fallon Cars N’ Coffee gets the weekend rolling with a Saturday meet. Times are 9 to noon and the location is The Alley Bar. • Sparks Cars & Coffee will host it second meet of the month at the Starbucks off Disc Drive in Sparks. These meets start at 10 a.m.,

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  • BBMX STARTS 2023 SEASON AT WINNEMUCCA

    March 21, 2023 Author: Dan McGee
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    WINNEMUCCA, NV (March 19) — Cool, cloudy weather greeted motocross racers as they opened the 2023 season for Battle Born MX. In the pits where were license plates from California, Nevada, Idaho and Utah as the turn out was great. For one 17-year-old Salt Lake City racer it was a grand  and fast day. After starting the second set of motos and winning the Open A&B race Greg Wilcox said, “It’s getting rougher, the dirt’s still good but the track is definitely getting gnarly. I’m only doing pro so we’ll see how it goes as I’ve got I’ve got two

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  • RACING PREVIEW: MARCH 16 TO 19

    March 15, 2023 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV  (March 15) — Finally a break in the weather, what a great time for the area motocross season to start. There are also some weather related changes in the schedules for several oval tracks. CAR MEETS: • This Sunday, from 10 a.m. until noon, Reno Cars & Coffee is having its second meet of the month. If the weather holds should be a good turn out and the location is the Human Bean coffee stand by the corner of Keitzke and Moana Lanes. RACING (4 WHEELS): • The wet weather over the past months has thrown a wrench

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  • BIG NEWS, RATTLESNAKE SWAP MEET + SPARKS CARS & COFFEE

    March 12, 2023 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (March 12_ — Big news in our region’s racing plus the first annual Swap Meet at Rattlesnake Raceway. And this month’s first meet for Sparks Cars & Coffee. BIG NEWS: • After 60 years the Reno National Championship Air Races will end this year. The Airport Authority canceled the event’s lease citing safety concerns. Needless to say this has created a huge amount of controversy and many different opinions are flying around on social media. As a result there will be a hole in the area’s economic picture after this year. The event is known around the world

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  • RACING PREVIEW: MARCH 9 TO 12

    March 8, 2023 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (March 8) — More racing  and other things this weekend but incoming weather could be a factor. As usual there is more racing on TV and the Internet. Announcement: This Saturday we go into Daylight Savings Time. So be sure to set your clocks ahead one hour that evening, especially if you’re racing on Sunday. CAR MEET: • Weather permitting Sparks Cars & Coffee will meet starting at 10 a.m. on Sunday. Location is the Starbucks located just off Disc Drive at the south end of Spanish Springs. OVAL TRACK NEWS: • Rattlesnake Raceway is going to try

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  • RENO CARS (4X4) AND COFFEE PLUS PREVIEWS

    March 5, 2023 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (March 5) — With the recent snowfall the Reno Cars & Coffee meet was one for those with 4X4’s. As expected, many of the regulars didn’t want to drive on the slick pavement. However despite the snow and slick streets, four showed up, including Lance Freitas in his red Jeep. One couple came drove a large Suburban while another couple came in a 4X4 pickup. One of the 4X4 vehicles is a bit unusual and owned by Randall Chua. It’s a 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero Field Master. “It’s a Paris to Dakar Homologation model,” he said, “A short-wheel base

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  • RACING PREVIEW: MARCH 2 TO 5

    March 1, 2023 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (March 1) — Well March has arrived kind of like a lion. Despite this week’s weather that will be two off-road races run this weekend and, maybe, a car meet. However what happens this weekend will, in some cases, depend on what Ma Nature sends out way. CAR MEET: • Reno Cars Coffee gets the month rolling with a meet Sunday by the Kietzke Starbucks. As usual it starts at 10 a.m. no matter what the weather is. One good thing is that hot chocolate is close by. RACING & PRACTICE: (MOTORCYCLES): • Saturday and Sunday is when

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