RENO, NV (Sept.4) — Summer will officially end in a couple of weeks and the oval track season in our region is starting to wind down. The cruise and car shows are still roaring along so there is much to see and do over the next few weeks.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
• I’m starting off with this as I’ve been to a few of these clean ups. Not only will Reno Area Dirt Riders (RAD) be there, but they’re usually are joined by some of the off-road groups as well as others that want to help.
Sadly many just go onto our public lands and dump things or abandon vehicles there. This causes problems for those using that area for recreation.
The directions are 580 North out of Reno. Take the Stead exit but turn left. At Old Virginia turn right then look for the flags on you left that marks the dirt road to the site.
CAR MEETS:
• Thursday morning, 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.
- That afternoon is the monthly Volkswagen Night sponsored by Junkee. Other classic cars are welcome and it’s in the back parking lot at 372 Caazza Driver in Reno.
• Friday has three events in the evening that make for a great way to unwind from the work week.
- The White House, located at 402 E. Telegraph Street in Carson City hosts a Friday and Saturday cruise. The times are from 6 until 9 p.m. each night.
- In Reno, from 4:30 until 6:30 p.m. the Faith Academy is hosting an Ice Cream Social to benefit the academy. Location is 2301 Kings Row in Reno.
- To the east, starting at 6:20 p.m. is the weekly Friday Fernley Meet happens. Location is the 76th station.
• Saturday is when the 4th Annual Custom & Classics car show is in Genoa, Nevada. They ask that registered cars arrive by 8 a.m. and all makes and models are welcome.
- The evening, at 6 p.m., the Reno EVO Club has a meet. Location is the Keitzke Starbucks.
• Sunday has three car events with two in the Reno-Sparks area while the other is to the east in Fallon.
- Jack’s Coffee House in Sparks, from 8 a.m. until noon, has Classic Cars. Location is 615 E. Prater Way in Sparks.
- To the north Sparks Cars and Coffee, starting at 10 a.m., has a meet by the Starbucks located on Disc Drive. Directions from Sparks is take Pyramid north, after McCarren go over the hill and turn right at the first stop light, which is Disc Drive.
- To the east Les Schwab Tires and the Fallon Post are sponsoring the 2024 Car Show Fund raiser. Check in is at 8 a.m. and the show starts at 9 a.m.
RACING (4-WHEEL):
• The Friday and Saturday Winnemucca Regional Raceway ends the 2024 season with two nights of racing. Racing each night starts at 7 p.m. and Saturday is the Mike Scott Memorial with extra money for three classes. Mike Scott is credited with keeping the Raceway going.
PRACTICE & RACING (MOTOCROSS):
• Riverfront MX has practice from 5 until 10 p.m. Friday. Then Saturday is when Round 2 of the REP Racing Saturday Night Series is held. Gates open at noon, practice starts at 4 p.m. with racing to follow
• MMX Racing is hosting Round 10 of this year’s P.R.O. Motocross Summer Sundayz series. Saturday from 9 until 2 p.m. is practice then on Sunday gates open at 6:30, practice at 8 a.m. with racing to follow.
• Prairie City MX has the DCMX Ride Day from 9 until 2 p.m. Saturday. Then open practice from 9 until 2 p.m. Sunday.
• E Street MX Park from 9 until 2 p.m. has practice sessions.
• Closer to home the Fernley Sand Box MX track has practice from 9 until 2 p.m. Be sure to register at www.repracingmx.com.
RACING (NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL):
• Thursday at 6 p.m. Fox Sports 1 has Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour.
• Friday is pretty slim but there are places where one can see racing or catch up on events they may have missed.
- One might check www.floracing.com, then also try www.mavtv.com, as they also have a variety of events. One good source is www.youtube.com as they had highlights from many events. They also have the Supercar highlights from Australia.
• Saturday gets going early at 5:30 a.m. when TruTV has the MotoGP Sprint race from San Marino.
- Peacock comes on at 6:30 a.m. with Race Day Live. Then at noon they cover the first round of the Super Motocross Championship from Concord.
- At noon the USA Network broadcast the Xfinity race from Atlanta Motor Speedway.
• Sunday starts at 4:30 a.m. when TruTV airs the MotoGP race from San Marino. This series essentially is Formula 1 on two wheels.
- USA comes on at noon with the NASCAR Cup race from Atlanta Motor Speedway. It’s the first race in the Play Offs.
- The day ends on NBC a 1 p.m. when the network repeats the Super Motocross World Championship event.
OTHER RACING NEWS:
• For you bargain hunters remember the Reno Motor Sports (RMS) is having its annual tent sale this Friday and Saturday. Might be a good way to pick up an early Christmas present,
• Over the past few weeks there have been several events to help Douglas High graduate and X Games winner Matt Buyten. Well the Westside Pour House in Carson City is having a party September 14th.
• 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.
• 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.
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