RENO, NV (Dec. 4) — Well here we are heading into December. While TV is going into the Re-Run Zone there are still car meets, toy runs and tree lightings as well as parades where cars are included. So here we go.
CAR MEETS:
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• As usual the Iron Mafia gets the weekend rolling starting at 8 a.m. Thursday at Kim’s Donut and Tea House. Location is 1328 U.S. 395 North in Gardnerville.
• Thursday, Friday and Saturday is the annual North Pole Village. Location is across the street from the Sparks Nugget and there are all kinds of displays, live music and photos with Santa.
- Friday around 6:30 is when the Sparks Christmas Tree will be lit.
- To the east around that same time Fallon will light its Christmas Tree. It’s a festival on Main Street where it intersects the Reno Highway.
- Down in Carson City there’s the festival of lights and I believe there might be cars involved. Starts at 4:30 p.m. at the Carson City Capitol Grounds and they light the Nevada Christmas Tree during the festival.
• Saturday is also a busy day. Starting at 1 p.m. Sparks has its Hometowne Christmas Parade. Theme this year is a Cowboy Christmas and classic cars are part of the parade. Put on your western gear and enjoy the fun.
• To the east Fernley is having a celebration with a parade starting at 5 p.m. then the city’s Christmas tree is lit at 6:30 p.m.
• Here in Reno they are getting prepared for the annual Toy Run. Location is Reno Harley Davidson located by the freeway on Market Street.
• On Sunday there is the 44th Annual Reno Toy Run, the starting place is Reno Harley-Davison located at 2315 Market Street. Registration begins at 10 a.m. with kickstands up at noon and the run is led by Santa Clause. All types of motorcycles are welcome.
• That same morning, starting at 10 a.m., Sparks Cars & Coffee has its first meet of the month. Location is the Starbucks off Disc Drive off Pyramid.
RACING (4-WHEEL):
• While racing is shut down in our area there are other places to see it, especially on the Internet. You can try, www.mavtv.com, as they some times have races in other areas.
Other places are www.dirtvision.com, www.floracing.com, www.motortrendondemand.com and www.youtube.com. While most will be reruns there are some live events as well.
RACING & PRACTICE (MOTOCROSS):
• This week REP Racing has practice at all of its three tracks. This includes Sunday practice at the Sandbox from 9 until 2 p.m.
• MMX Racing has practice Saturday 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 they add the Vintage track into the mix.
• E Street MX Park has practice from 9 until 2 p.m. Saturay. Then Sunday, from 9 until 2 p.m, it’s a Ride Day Toy Drive for OTHG Sierra.
RACING (INTERNAIONAL):
• Thursday at 5 p.m. MAVTV airs the 2024 Supercars Championship. This Australian series has some wild racing. One can also see the events on You Tube.
• Friday is empty so check the other sites I listed earlier.
• Saturday at 5:54 a.m. ESPN broadcasts Formula 1 qualifying from Abu Dahbi.
• Sunday at 3:30 a.m. ESPN2 has the Pre-Race show then at 4:55 a.m. the network broadcasts the final Formula 1 race of this season from Abu Dahbi.
That’s its for this week folks. If possible get out and enjoy the car meets as well as the festivities and three lightings that are going on in our area.
Have a safe weekend and hope to see you next week.
OTHER RACING NEWS:
• Want to give everyone a heads up because January has three award ceremonies and banquet.
- First up on Saturday, January 11 is the Northern Nevada Kart Cub Dinner & Awards Night. Location is the Arrow Creek Club House. For more information please check www.nnkcreno.com.
-Next on Juary 25 is the annual BBMX 2024 Awards Banquet. Location is Boomtown Casino and sign ups are now open. For further information please check, www.battlebornmx.com.
- Finally, on Febuary1st is the 2024 MRANN Awards Banquet. Once again it is at Boomtown. For further information please check, www.racemrann.com.
• Davey’s American Racing is found on Face Book. His focus is on western oval tracks as well as national series. 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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