RENO, NV (Mar. 5) — After a short blast of not-so-spring-like weather the weekend looks good for car meets and some racing. Should be a good one.
REMEMBER TO SET YOUR CLOCKS AHEAD ONE HOUR SATURDAY NIGHT AS SUNDAY STARTS DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME.
CAR MEETS:
• The Iron Mafia again gets the weekend rolling with its Thursday morning car meet, they do this no matter what the weather is. Starting time is 8 a.m. and the location is Kim’s Donut & Tea House at 1328 U.S. 395 North in Garderville.
• This weekend, starting Thursday is when the Luck of the Irish show is at Battle Born Harley-Davidson in Carson City. There will be motorcycles, trucks and RV’s as well as music, food and raffles.
• Since it’s the second Saturday of the month the Vintage Euro Cars & Coffee will be meeting. Times are from 9 until 11 and the location is the Summit Mall near the Starbucks.
• For all you off road types 4-Wheel parts stores are celebrating Madness in March. The one in Reno is located at 5405 Meadowood Circle in Reno.
• On Sunday, starting at 10 a.m., Sparks Cars & Coffee meets. Had a good turnout last time. Location is the Starbucks at 171 Disc Drive in Sparks, the south end of Spanish Springs.
RACING (4-WHEEL):
• This is the weekend of the annual Mint 400. Some of the program is at Fremont Street in Las Vegas but the racing is outside of Primm, Nevada. For further information and where one can see a live feed please check, www.themint400.com.
RACING & PRACTICE (MOTOCROSS):
• REP Racing MX has open practice from 10 until 3 p.m. at the Sandbox MX track in Fernley. Prairie City has a OCMX ride day from 9 until 2 Saturday then on Sunday its open practice at that same time.
• E Street is hosting the Yuba River Run Hare Scrambles this weekend. There will be racing both days.
• MMX Racing is hosting two days of racing, I believe it’s a make up for a earlier rain out Frigid 8 event. From 9 until 2 race practice is on the Sand track while regular practice is on the Main and Kid’s tracks. Sunday is race day using the sand track but practice will happen from 9 until 3 p.m. on the Vintage, Main and Kid’s tracks.
RACING (NATIONAL):
• Well once again all the NASCAR action is behind pay walls. Here is the weekend’s schedule but remember one can see the highlights of each race on www.youtube.com.
• Thursday, at 7 p.m., Fox Sports 1 carried Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour.
• Saturday is when AMA Supercross moves to Indianapolis. Peacock carries it and at 10:30 a.m. its Race Day Live with the first gate drop at 4 p.m. Here again one can watch the highlights on You Tube.
• The NHRA begins its season at Gainsville Dragway this weekend and Fox Sports 1 handles the action. On Saturday at 5 p.m. its Qualifying Show #1 followed at 6 p.m. by the Top Fuel All Star Call Out.
• Fox Sports 1 carries the load Sunday as they show the NHRA Qualifying show at 9:30 a.m. then at 3 p.m. air the finals for the Gator Nationals.
That’s it for this weekend. Have a safe one and if possible visit one of the car meets.
OTHER RACING NEWS:
• This year all pre-entries for the Virginia City Grand Prix will be on-line. No entries will be accepted on race weekend.
- Another reason to register early is the annual Pre-Race Drawing Party will start at 5 p.m. March 29 at the Red Dog Saloon. Makes for a wild night.
• This an opportunity if you can operate heavy equipment and want to help the motocross community. It’s three days a week and you’ll help keep the Sandbox MX track in Fernley in excellent shape.
• Sign ups are not open for the opening round of the spring BBMX season. The race is only a week away and it will make things a lot smoother.
• 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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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.
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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.
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