RENO, NV (Aug. 18) — As summer winds down Reno Cars & Coffee had its second meet of the month. Good weather meant a decent turn out of cars and trucks by the Human Bean Coffee stand by the corner of Keitzke and Moana Lanes.
One thing at any Cars & Coffee meet is a variety of cars and trucks. In fact one on display was this remote control one that was scooting around the area.
Another interesting one, full size, is a Corvette owned by Skip Hosler and is one of a few he owns. This one had some interesting strips and decals on it.
“This is a 2022 C8R and is one of a thousand seven built in 2022, its number 294. They did 350 hard top coupes in gray,” he said. “All the grays are number 4 and all the yellow ones are number 3.
“But when you order this car as a C8R with a $7,000 option all you got was an interior and the center strip butnothing else to match a C8R. So when I got a hold of it it was like, ‘you know what lets make it look like a C8R is supposed to look.’ So as best as I could, found the correct decals and stuff, that’s how you see it now.”
He was able to find almost all the proper decals and logos for this type of car. Asked if he did anything else to it his answer was, “It’s all bone stock. I don’t modify Corvettes.”
The one at the meet was only one from his collection.
“I have 2 C8’s, a C5 and three C6’s and I rotate through them They’re different generations and they get better every year. There’s stuff they did really good and stuff they could do better but overall it’s a great car. “
Asked how it was to drive, he said, “It’s more fun going up to Virginia City. They handle really nice, traded my 2016 ZO6 to get this.
“The CG on the ZO6 was 51/49 so it was square on the road as far as balance. This one’s 40/60 so it’s tail end heavy but it still handles pretty good. All C8’s are mid engine.”
Another performance car on display was a newer model of the Shelby Cobra.
Hosler’s car was part of a pretty long row of Corvettes.
As next Sunday is the fifth of the month there will be few Cars & Coffee meets but there are others that are going to happen.
• Unlike most weekends it was the start of a long week of meets and cruises.
- Monday, from 4 until 7 p.m., Northern Nevada Classics has Pizzava Classic Nights. Location is Pizzava at 670 East Prater Way in Sparks.
- Trucks & Tacos of Northern Nevada meets Tuesday at Odoba Mexican Food. The meet begins at 6:30 p.m. and the location is 197 Damonte Ranch Road.
- Wednesday, starting at 5 p.m., is a cruise in at the Sparks A&W. There will be music, prizes and the location is on Baring Blvd. across from Reed High School.
- Keep the week going on Thursday, from 4:30 until 7 p.m. there is a car show at the Chilcoot Frosty. Easy to get to, take 580 north, then turn west on Highway 70, go over the hill and its at the intersection where one turns toward Frenchman’s Lake.
OTHER RACING NEWS:
• This Friday and Saturday is when the Outlaw Flat Trac races return to Fuji Park at the south end of Carson City.
- Friday is the annual Fireman VS Policeman race. There is also a fund raiser for Douglas High School grad Matt Buyten. The entry fees that night, and t-shirt sale proceeds will be donated to help with his medical expenses.
- There are several places to buy tickets. One of them is Michael’s Reno Powersports. Buying one there puts a person in a drawing for a Gas Gas Moto 1.
- Another place is Carson Motorspots or go direct to www.racenv.com. Saturday is a full show with amateurs getting their chance on the oval. Then the pros take over starting at 6 p.m. for the rest of the evening that ends at 10 p.m. The flagman puts on a great show during all the heats and races.
• Davey’s American Racing is found on Face Book. His focus is on western oval tracks as well as national series.
He recently started his broadcasts so check Face Book around 6 p.m. Wednesday. He also posts during the week.
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• 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.
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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.
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