RENO, NV (Dec. 29) — As the old year is about to be replaced with 2025, the New Year we’re still in the Re-Run Zone but that will soon end. In fact the Old Year goes out with a bang as a local racing event welcomes the New Year.
As a result this article is on the short side and more of a preview piece. But next week this all changes.
CAR MEETS:
• Last week I was told the Iron Mafia moved it’s Thursday morning meet to 8 a.m. Friday. The location is Kim’s Donut and Tea House located at 1328 U.S. 395 North in Gardnerville.
RACING (LOCAL):
• This week the High Desert Hustle 2025 ends the year and starts the New Year. Location is the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center and the event runs from Monday, December 30 to January 2, 2025.
All the classes will receive money to start and the winner gets the biggest amount. The Open Class A main on Thursday has the racers competing for the $10,000 winner’s prize.
Here is the week’s schedule. Should be a wild four days inside the Livestock Events Center.
This year the track has banking and on Sunday afternoon the crew was grooming the surface.
RACING (NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL)
• On Tuesday, New Year’s Eve, the Tulsa Shootout for Micro Sprints starts in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The event runs until Saturday, January 4th and is a prelude to the Chili Bowl Nationals as they use the same track.
• On January 2, www.mavtv.com will show the Dakar Rally Preview. The event begins on Friday, January 3 and is held in Saudi Arabia.
As this year closes out my wish for all of you is that 2025 will be your best year ever. Until next time, enjoy yourself, stay safe and HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE.
OTHER RACING NEWS:
• When this article was posted there was no word about Tuesday from Trucks and Tacos of Northern Nevada. So just in case one might want to check their Face Book Page.
• We are less than two weeks before the Northern Nevada Kart Club starts the awards banquet season. The date is and location is the Arrow Creek Club house. To register please go to www.nnkcreno.com.
• For those racing in the MRANN series now is the time to put in your number and membership request. For further information please go to www.racemrann.com.
• Less than a month to go before the 2024 Annual Awards Banquet for BBMX happens. Date is January 25, starting ime is 3 p.m. and the location is the Boomtown Casino. One needs to register online and the site is, www.battlebormx.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 schedules for various tracks and there related subjects.
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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.
Have a business targeted toward motorsports or car enthusiasts? This site is a great way to expose your services to those communities. Sponsorships are very reasonable and one can contact us either through the comment section of this site or on our Face Book page.
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