RENO, NV (Nov. 22) — Well here we are, Thanksgiving weekend. While most racing is taking a holiday there is still some going on.
CAR MEETS:
• The Iron Mafia should have its usual Thursday morning meet, starts at 7 a.m. and could be a great way to start Thanksgiving. Location is Kim’s Donuts at 1328 US 395 North in Gardnerville.
• Sunday at 10 a.m. Sparks Cars & Coffee has its second meet of the month. Location is by the Starbucks off Disc Driver in Sparks.
MOTOCROSS (PRACTICE AND RACING):
• Big event for motocross riders is the 26th annual Red Bull Day in the Dirt. It’s a Thanksgiving weekend classic held at the Glen Helen Raceway in Southern California.
• Close to home the Sandbox, located west of the Fernley Veterans Cemetery is having practice sessions from 9 until 2 Saturday and Sunday. One will have to sign up at www.repracingmx.com.
– Remember, weather permitting, the first motocross event at the track is the first weekend in December. It’s combined with a toy drive, so please bring one.
• MMX is closed Thursday but has practice sessions from 9 until 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday. On Sunday hours are 9 until 3 p.m. when the vintage track is added to the main, sand and kids tracks.
• E Street MX Park has practice from 9 until 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday using both the front and back tracks.
• Riverfront MX has practice 9 until 2 p.m. on Sunday.
• Prairie City on Friday, from 9 until 2, hosts a DCMC Ride Day. Then from 9 until 2 Saturday and Sunday it’s open practice.
RACING (NATIONAL):
NOTE: Since we’re truly in the Re-Run Zone the TV schedule will be a bit different for the next few weeks.
• www.floracing.com broadcasts the Turkey Grand Prix from Ventura Speedway. It’s an annual event on Thanksgiving weekend that ends the USAC Nation Midget Car series and is combined with the West Coast Sprint Car series.
- From what I last heard at least 54 cars, probably more by now, will be on hand for this classic event.
• Down south at Somerton, Arizona the Cocopah Speedway is hosting the annual Harvest Hustle Turkey Classic. Thanksgiving is for practice and dinner, then Friday and Saturday is when racing happens and it can be seen live on www.imca.tv.
• Saturday and Sunday the Tucson Speedway hosts the Turkey Shoot 125. It’s a big event and can be seen live on www.lowbudget.tv.
• Another source for watching racing on a delayed basis, although they have snow events is www.mavtv.com. And of course another source of races highlights one may have missed is www.youtube.com.
That’s it for this weekend folks, although there are announcements in the next section. Wishing all of you and your families a Very Happy Thanksgiving and have a safe weekend,
OTHER RACING NEWS:
• Reno Motorsports is having a Black Friday and Small Business Saturday sale. Good time to check things out and support a local business.
• Moto Source is having a Small Business Saturday sale where several products are discounted. Again, another great place to check things out and support a local business.
• For those that raced in the BBMX series remember the banquet is coming up on January 20th. Signups are now open at www.battlebornmx.com.
• After the success at their combined Gold Rush race both Legacy Racing Association and Valley Off Road Racing Association are combining forces for a trio of races next year. Should make for some great off-road races.
• Daveys American Racing is found on Face Book. His focus is on western oval tracks as well as national series.
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