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  • RACING PREVIEW: JUNE 29 TO JULY 6

    June 28, 2023 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (June 28) — Summer is here, heat has returned, the racing and car meet season is getting hotter. So this will be a slightly extended version of the normal preview. CAR MEETS: • As usual things begin with the Thursday Cruznite. It’s a nice run up 395 to Highway 70 and over to the Chilcoot Frosty at Goodwins General Store. • Thursday Nite Cruisers in Carson City have a cruise from 5 until 7 p.m. The location is the Empire Ranch Golf Course, 1875 Fair Way in Carson City. • This week Summit Racing, located at 960 E.

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  • MINI MOTO SERIES VISITS DESERT PARK RACEWAY

    June 26, 2023 Author: Dan McGee
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    STEAD, NV (June 25) — Rounds 5 of this year’s Mini Moto Series visited the Northern Nevada Kart Club’s home track, Desert Park Raceway. While Saturday’s event was all Asphalt on Sunday there was a short dirt section, with a tabletop, whoops and other things added. First event was the Pee Wee/Junior and when the lights turned green Madix Harkin, who was the only junior, too off and left everyone in his wake. One Pee We fell out even before the race started. While Harkin scored the victory Malcom Whitmire scored the Pee Wee win when he was second overall

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  • END OF JUNE RACES AT LOVELOCK SPEEDWAY

    June 26, 2023 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (June 25) — Lovelock Speedway ended June with a double header. There were races both Friday and Saturday evenings and the event was the Coeur Rochester Night at the Races.. After the heat races everyone had a chance to catch their breath and get ready for the feature races. First up were the Bootleggers. On the green Ryan Parkhurst took off and left everyone in his dust. Jerome  Kleve tried to catch him but slowed with mechanical problems. He ended up on the infield Up front Parkhurst took the victory followed by Lovelock resident John Flowers in second.

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  • RACING PREVIEW: JUNE 22 TO24

    June 21, 2023 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (June 21) — Finally summer is here and racing I still hot. Looks to be good weather this weekend with several car shows, races as well as a lot on TV. CAR MEETS: • The Thursday Cruznite gets the weekend rolling with a nice ride up 395, over to 70 and ends at the Chilcoot Frosty & Goodwins General Store. Location is right beside the highway at the turn off to Frenchman’s Lake. • This year the annual Women With Wheelz has moved to the parking lot at Baldini’s Casino in Sparks. Usually a good mix of cars,

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  • DIAMOND MOUNTAIN RACES & BONANZA FATHER’S DAY CAR SHOW

    June 20, 2023 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (June 19) – Father’s Day had an oval track race Saturday followed the next day by a huge show and shine at the Bonanza Casino. REPORTER’S NOTE: Due to computer problems the scoring crew was unable to post the results when this article was posted. Saturday began up at Susanville, California when Diamond Mountain Speedway hosted the next round of its season. During the intermission, since it was Father’s Day there was a meet and greet on the front straight. Not only were the youngsters invited to meet the drivers but they even brought their own kids to

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  • RACING PREVIEW: JUNE 15 TO 18

    June 14, 2023 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (June 14) — Finally a summer weekend without any rain. There are car meets, oval track and motorcycle racing in our region as well as events on TV. CAR MEETS: • The Thursday Cruznite to the Chilcoot Frosty & Goodwins General Store helps get the weekend rolling. Will be great weather for this cruise. • On Friday, starting at 8 p.m., the EVO Club has an EVO Meet & Dyno Tune Set Up. Location is by the Starbucks located at 4809 Kietzke Lane. • Saturday gets rolling at 8:30 a.m. when Fallon Cars “N” Coffee has its next

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  • NORTHERN NEVADA KART CLUB – ROUND 3

    June 12, 2023 Author: Dan McGee
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    STEAD, NV (June 11) — Although Desert Park Raceway was hit by a pretty good storm Saturday afternoon, Sunday was very different. A pretty good attendance as there were 91 racers despite the threat of weather. Due to the weather the usual schedule was altered. After practice there was one longer than usual heat race then the mains were reduced to 14 laps. The Kid Kart Class for the youngest racers gets the mains. On the green Presley Prater led with Pailsey Purdy close behind. While passing a slower kart Prater got the best and by that driver quickly. Unfortunately

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  • OCTANE FEST AT RATTLESNAKE RACEWAY

    June 12, 2023 Author: Dan McGee
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    FALLON, NV (June 10) — Rattlesnake Raceway hosted its annual Octane Fest this weekend. Rain Saturday evening slightly delayed the program but it set up the track so it was fast. First feature were the IMCA Modifieds. After the green waved first on point was Clifton King with Steven Anderson giving chase. A spin by Wade Lumsden brought out a quick caution. Once again King was on point while behind him there was a three-way duel for second. Soon Chris Nieman took over second and the chase was on. King was still on point when the lead duo took the

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  • RACING PREVIEW: JUNE 8 TO 11

    June 7, 2023 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (June 7) — Another full weekend of car meets, shows as well as oval track, go-kart and drag racing. Hopefully the weather won’t be too big of an issue. CAR MEETS: • The Grand Sierra Resort is hosting the American Truck Historical Society National Convention & Truck Show. Runs from Thursday June 8 through the 10th. • Thursday afternoon is when the Thursday Cruznight  for ice cream happens. Nice ride up Highway 359, then west on Highway 70 to the Chilcoot Frosty at Goodwins General Story. • On Friday, starting around 4 p.m. Summit Racing in Sparks has

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  • AMERICAN VALLEY SPEEDWAY RACES

    June 5, 2023 Author: Dan McGee
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    EAST QUINCY, CALIF. (June 3) — American Valley held its second race of the season on a mild June night. Very nice as the track’s pits are in the woods and the Dwarf Cars joined the regular classes. Only two cars were in the Mini Stock Class. Unfortunately the one Chase Nieman was driving had problems and had to drop out soon after the green waved. Now on her own and in a car that had been repaired Llily Montgomery proceeded to lay down some laps, which were a good test for the car. She did eight laps and 24.366

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