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  • RACING & CAR MEET PREVIEW: NOV. 28 TO DEC. 1

    November 27, 2024 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (Nov. 27) — Here we are, Thanksgiving week and on Sunday we head into December. While virtually all racing is about to take a short pause there are still car meets and cruises to enjoy. CAR MEETS: • Since this is Thanksgiving weekend I’m not going to mention some events that usually happen every week as I’m not sure they will this time. So I’ll jump right into the weekend.  • Saturday, from 9 until 11 a.m. is when the Fernley Klazzic Kruizers have their Christmas for the Kids. Location is Red’s BBQ in Fernley. • Sunday has

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  • SPARKS CARS & COFFEE CLOSES OUT NOVEMBER

    November 24, 2024 Author: Dan McGee
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    SPARKS, NV (Nov. 23) — Sparks Cars & Coffee timed it perfectly, as the meet was between two storm surges. Even though the cool weather might have reduced the car count there were more than enough on hand. As usual there were a variety of cars plus some trucks. On example was a very nice restored Chevelle next to a vintage raised 4X4. Many times an owner has a car for several years and put a lot into it. One example is Dave Selesnick and his his 1966 Pontiac GTO Convertible he brought to the meet. Asked what he done

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  • RACING & CAR MEET PREVIEW: NOV. 21 TO 24

    November 20, 2024 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (Nov. 20) — Well it’s almost Thanksgiving weekend and racing is over in our region although there are still car meets and maybe a cruise. With stormy weather headed our way things could get iffy so it’s best to check first. CAR MEETS: • I’m told the Thursday meet with the Iron Mafia happens rain or shine. So at 8 a.m. they’ll meet at Kim’s Donut and Tea house at 1328 U.S. 395 North in Gardnerville. • The White House NV in Carson City still has the Friday and Saturday even cruises scheduled. Meeting place is at 402

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  • AMATEUR DAY AT ARENACROSS

    November 19, 2024 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (Nov. 17) — After the pros raced for two nights the course was altered and the Amateurs to got their turn. As usual there are many classes and they ran a set of heats then mains. REPORTER’S NOTE: While I’m including all the classes due to an accident was only able to stay for the heat races. As a result wasn’t able to stay for the mains but I’ve got as many pictures of the eventual winners as I could. Starting the show is the Stacyc Class, they race small eBikes and two Northern Nevada rider scored victories.

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  • ARENACROSS VISITS RENO LEC

    November 18, 2024 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (Nov. 15) — The Reno/Sparks Livestock Events Center was busy place this weekend. That’s where the 2024/2025 AMA Arenacross season began. Friday and Saturday were for the Pros while Sunday the amateurs had their turn on a modified track. • Day two of the Arenacross was Saturday with the same schedule as Friday. After the two LCQ races for the pros, it was time for the Micro Open Limited race with the 4 to 8-year-old riders. When the gate dropped Ashton Etzen took off with Tallan Smith giving chase. They finished in that order. Next up was the

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  • RACING & CAR MEET PREVIEW: NOV. 14 TO 17

    November 13, 2024 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (Nov. 13) — As a storm heads out way there is still one more racing event in our area but this one is indoors. There are also other races to go before several seasons end. CAR MEETS: • Again the Iron Mafia, starting at 8 a.m. Thursday gets the weekend rolling at Kim’s Donut and Tea House. Location is 1328 U.S. 395 North in Gardnerville. • The Friday Night Meet in Fernley should be a go. Meeting time is 6 p.m. at the 75th Station. If this has changed will someone please let me know. REPORTER’S NOTE: With

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  • RATTLESNAKE RACEWAY AWARDS BANQUET

    November 10, 2024 Author: Dan McGee
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    FALLON, NEVADA (November 9, 2024): Rattlesnake Raceway held it’s annual Awards Banquet at the Fallon Eagles Hall located west of town on the Reno Highway. Its always a festive occasion that begins with a buffet meal and one table builds a pyramid of beer cans. Of course everyone was there to see the trophies and champion jackets be handed out. This past season Krystle McCart Gilmore ran the track and was the MC fo the night as well has working the raffle drawings during the night. First up were Mini Stocks and their 2024 class champion is Jorden Riley. He

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  • RACING & CAR MEETS PREVIEW: NOV. 7 TO 10

    November 6, 2024 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (Nov. 6) — As the days are getting shorter racing is ending and on TV we’ll soon be in the Rerun Zone. However don’t dispair as there are plenty of car meets to visit and enjoy and still some racing to come. CAR MEETS: • Once again the Iron Mafia starts the weekend at 8 a.m. Thursday morning, Location is Kim’s Donut and Tea House at 1328 U.S. 395 North in Gardnerville. • Down in Carson City there is a cruise from 6 until 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Location is The White House NV at 402 E.

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  • RENO: JEEPS – CARS & COFFEE AND OTHERS

    November 3, 2024 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (Nov. 3) — Light weekend due to no racing in this region but there were some meets on both days. The cool weather helped to keep the turnouts a bit on the low side but still there were enough that showed up. • Sunday began with Reno Jeeps and Coffee meeting by the Human Bean Coffee stand at the corner of Longley Lane and South McCarran. Seven regulars were on hand to start the day and visit with each other. One owner  Daye Sloope,  is a traveling nurse that’s spending some time in Reno before the receives her

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