RENO, NV (8-7) — This week is Hot August Nights, probably the largest car festival of the year. In addition there is racing both, live and on TV.
CAR MEETS:
• All this week Hot August Nights has events in Reno and Sparks. On Tuesday Summit Racing had a small show with many different types of cars and trucks.
-Not far away the Grand Sierra’s northwest parking lot was full of cars, vendors and a stage for nightly concerts. They are only one of several venues that have displays and areas to cruise through.
- There is also an auction at the Convention Center. The week ends on Sunday when the cars will parade down Virginia Street to the Convention Center. This year the awards will be presented there rather than under the arch.
- For a full daily schedule please check the event’s website at, www.hotaugustnights.net.
• On Thursday morning, starting at 8 a.m. the Iron Mafia will have its weekly meet at Kim’s Donuts. Location is 1328 U.S. 395 North in Gardnerville.
• On Friday, starting at 6:30 p.m. the weekly Fernley Friday Meet gets started. Meeting place is the 76th Station.
• Down in Carson City there is a cruise every Friday and Saturday. Times are 6 to 9 p.m. and the meeting place is at the White House located at 402 E. Telegraph Street.
• Sunday at 10 a.m. Sparks Cars & Coffee has a meet starting at 10 a.m. by the Starbucks on Disc Drive. From Sparks take the Pyramid Highway north, just over the hill is a signal and that’s Disc Drive, follow it downhill and you’ll see the Starbucks sign.
RACING (4-Wheel):
• To the east Rattlesnake Raceway, located just east of downtown Fallon has two days of racing. Friday’s action begins at 7 p.m. while there is a 6 p.m. start to Saturday’s racing
•Further east Summit Raceway, a track that’s celebrating its 40th anniversary, has racing Friday and Saturday. I believe racing begins at 6 p.m. each night.
• To the south, Tonopah Speedway also has racing Friday and Saturday nights. Starting time is 7 p.m. each day and this weekend it’s the Jim Marsh Classic.
RACING & PRACTICE (MOTORCYCLES):
• Probably the biggest event in this region the District 36 Donner Challenge. Two days of racing at the Donner Ski Ranch located in Nordan. Will probably be cooler up there as well.
• Round 7 of this year’s Summer Sundayz series will be at E Street MX Park.
- Here is also an announcement about gate times and the schedule.
• MMX Racing has three days of practice starting Thursday from 8 until 1 p.m. on the Sand And Kid’s tracks. Saturday’s times are 9 until 2 p.m. and the Main is added to the mix then on Sunday times are 9 until 3 p.m. with the Vintage track being added.
• Not able to find anything updated for REP Racing MX so I’ll use their previous schedules.
- Riverfront MX should have practice from 5 until 10 p.m. Thursday. Then from 9 until 2 p.m. for Saturday and Sunday.
- Prairie City usually have practice from 9 until 2 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
RACING (NATIONAL):
• Friday and Saturday are empty but one can still some racing or highlights if they go to www.youtube.com, or www.mavtv.com and www.floracing.com.
• Peacock, starting at 7 a.m. has Race Day live then at 10 a.m. show both motos from the Pro Motocross event at Unadilla.
- Fox Sports 1 ag 4:30 p.m. has the Craftsman Truck Series from Richmond International Raceway.
• Sunday is all NASCAR as the USA Network, starting at 3 p.m. has the NASCAR Cup race from Richmond. Every point counts as the series closes in on the countdown playoffs.
That’s if for this weekend. If you can, do get out and enjoy Hot August Nights. There are great cars to see, wonderful people to meet and enjoy at the various venues in Reno or Sparks. If not then check out a motorcycle event.
Be safe and see you next week.
OTHER RACING NEWS:
• Want to give a heads up on a great upcoming event. Reno Area Dirt Riders or RAD are going to have a huge clean up on the East Peavine area next month.
– It’s a great way to help clean up this area and remove the junk thoughtless people have dumped their trash there. The event starts in the morning so it will avoid the afternoon heat we’ve been living through.
• Davey’s American Racing is found on Face Book. His focus is on western oval tracks as well as national series. He’ll also be announcing the Hot August Nights Drag Races by the Sparks Nugget.
He recently started his broadcasts so check Face Book around 6 p.m. Wednesday. He also posts during the week.
SPONSOR LIST:
• If you enjoyed this article please “like,” and share it as widely as possible. Comments are welcome.
Subscribers have articles posted to their inbox as soon as they are up on the site.
We now have six very appreciated sponsors supporting this site. Please patronize them as
SPONSOR LIST:
• If you enjoyed this article please “like,” and share it as widely as possible. Comments are welcome.
Subscribers have articles posted to their inbox as soon as they are up on the site.
We now have six very appreciated sponsors supporting this site. Please patronize them as they support your sport and help nvracingnews continue. And let them know you heard about them through this site.
• Our newest sponsor is State Farm agent Kelby Schoorl, who was a racer in his younger days. He has some supplemental insurance that racers might be interested in checking out.
There is medical that covers visits to the ER, ambulance rides and if a person has to stay in a hospital. In addition trailers as well as tools and tools in shops can be covered with additional policies.
If Kelby isn’t available the other guys at his office will be very happy to explain what they can offer both to racers and those enjoying motorized recreation.
Office hours are from 9 until 5: 30 Monday through Friday, appointments are needed on Saturday. The phone number is 775-827-2255 or at his website, www.kelby@insuringreno.com.
• One of our sponsors is General Transmission and Power Train Specialists owned by former motorcycle racer Pete Attashian. The shop is located at 890 Gentry Way.
The shop services older and new transmissions and now has a section for high performance units and those used in towing. Phone number is 775-786-5888 and the shop’s website is www.generaltransmissionreno.com.
Two of our sponsors are first class motorcycle shops located in Reno.
• Our first sponsor is Reno Motorsports (RMS). Not only do they have about anything a rider might want or need and the store also has a full service shop.
Their location is at 964 Terminal Way, by the intersection with Mill Street. Store’s phone number is 775-322-1499 and the site is, www.rms-renomotorsports.com.
• The next shop is Moto-Source located at 3180 Mill Street. Once again they are a full service shop plus the showroom has about any thing a rider might need or want.
The phone number is 775-856-3855 and the website is,www.moto-source.com.
• Concours Body Shop, located at 250 Telegraph Street in Reno, is another sponsor. The shop does quality collision repair for cars and trucks.
Owner Brian Saul is a car enthusiast himself and is committed to continuing the shop’s reputation of quality work. Phone number is 775-329-4557 and the website is, www.concoursbodyshop.net.
• Hungry, want a great place to eat, then try PJ&CO for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and it’s a great place to watch your favorite sports. Wednesday evenings, starting around 5 p.m. is Bike Night, good time to meet fellow riders and have a great dinner.
The location is 1590 South Wells Avenue, just north of the round about. Phone number is 775-323-6366 and their website is www.pjandco.net.
Have a business targeted toward motorsports or car enthusiasts? This site is a great way to expose your services to those communities. Sponsorships are very reasonable and one can contact us either through the comment section of this site or on our Face Book page.
