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.
- The White House NV should still have the Friday and Saturday night Cruise. Times are 6 to 9 p.m. and the location is 402 E. Telegraph St., in Carson City.
REPORTER’S NOTE: With stormy weather heading our way be sure to check first to see if these car meets will happen, especially those on Friday and Saturday.
• Although not a car event as such, there might be a motorcycle ride on Saturday. Meeting place is at Reno-Harley Davidson but check first due to the incoming weather.
• There are two groups meeting with each starting at 10 a.m. on Sunday:
- Reno Cars & Coffee meets by the Human Bean Coffee stand near the corner of Moana and Keitzke Lanes.
- Not far away Reno Jeeps & Coffee meets at the Human Bean Coffee stand located at the corner of South McCarran.
RACING (REGIONAL):
• Oval Track, Drag Strip and Off-Road series are not active in our region until the spring.
RACING & PRACTICE (MOTOCROSS):
• Once again REP Racing MX posted its schedule. Some times and days are altered and again check first to see if the incoming storm causes any cancellations. This week the Sandbox MX in Fernley is only open Saturday for a private ride day and is closed Sunday.
• MMX Racing has practice from 9 until 2 p.m. on the Main, Sand and Kid’s tracks. Sunday’s practice is from 9 until 3 p.m. and the Vintage track is added to the mix.
- If one raced in this year’s SXS series E-Street is hosting the Awards Banquet starting with the door opening at 5 p.m. Location is the Five30 Event Center at 1104 J Street in Marysville.
• E Street MX Park is slated to have practice from 9 until 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
• The Club Moto track, along with OTHG clubs are having a memorial race weekend to honor Rex Terner. Saturday from 9 to 2 p.m. is practice and Sunday is race Day. There is no on-line registration and non-members are welcome.
RACING (NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL):
• There are two major events in the West and one of them is the 57th running of the BAJA 100.
Race Day is Friday and motorcycles are launched at 1 a.m. with the there classes following. For live scoring please check www.score-international.com.
- We here at nvracingnews wish to send our best wishes to the Nevada competitors. Have a safe and fast race.
• On Thursday at 4 p.m. Fox Sports 1 has Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour.
• Friday is petty empty but one might want to check out the following places. They are www.mavtv.com, www.dirtvision.com, www.floracing.com, www.motortrendondemand.com, and of course www.youtube.com.
• Saturday, at 5:30 a.m. TruTV has the MotoGP Sprint race from Barcelona, Spain.
• Sunday starts at 4:30 a.m. when TruTV presents the Motul Solidaity GP, or the MotoGP race from Bacelona.
• NHRA has returned to its spiritual home at Pomona for their season ending event. Some championships are already known and the rest will be settled at the end of the day.
- At 7 a.m. Fox Sports 1 has the NHRA Qualifying Show #1.
- Then at 1 p.m. Fox Sports 1 airs the In and Out Burger NHRA Finals at Pomona. After the last race at 4 p.m. the network has the post-race show.
• At 4 p.m. www.mavtv.com has the first round of the AMA Arenacross event from Reno. Be sure to check Sunday’s listing on that channel as they might broadcast Saturday’s round then.
OTHER RACING NEWS:
• If you haven’t gotten your tickets for the Arenacross Championship that’s visiting Reno on Friday and Saturday it’s not too late. You might also get them at Moto-Source and Big Valley Honda but be sure to check first. Should be two nights of wild action.
• For those that competed in the 2024 BBMX season the final points are posted. Please go to www.battlebornmx.com.
• Want to give congratulations to the young riders that are on the 2024 Moto Mouth Mini Team. Next year’s team is now forming. These young people are the future of motorcycle racing.
• 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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