RENO, NV (Mar. 26) — Here we are at the end of March, while motorcycle events are going on next month the oval track season in our area begins. A sure sign of spring even though an incoming storm has changed the location for a race.
CAR MEETS:
• The Iron Mafic starts the weekend with the usual 8 a.m. meet. Location is Kim’s Donut & Tea House ar 1328 U.S. 395 North in Gardnerville.
• As this is the fifth weekend of the month the Cars & Coffee groups are off. But there is a huge event at the Convention Center starting Thursday with the Reno Boat Show. Then Friday through Sunday the Reno RV Show and Off-Road Motorsports Expo gets going.
RACING (4-Wheel):
• Friday and Saturday is when Rattlesnake Raceway has its annual clean up. Weather permitting of course.
• Last weekend before Need 2 Speed moves it’s indoor Kart track. In April they’ll relocate to the Northtowne Marketplace.
PRACTICE & RACING (Motocross):
• Big news is that round 2 of the Battleborn MX series has moved and now will be out at the Fernley Sandbox MX. Saturday is for practice while Sunday is race day.
- REP Racing MX, if the weather holds will have practice at two of its tracks in California. Riverfront has night practice from 5 until 10 Thursday then on Sunday, from 9 until 2 p.m. open practice.
• Remember if you are registered and planning on racing in this year’s Virginia City Grand Prix the Pre-Race Drawing party is this Saturday. Should be a fun and wild night at the Red Dog Saloon.
• E Street is planning practice on it front and back tracks from 9 until 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
• MMX Racing is planning practice from 9 until 2 Saturday on the Main, Sand and Kid’s tracks. Sunday’s practice is 9 until 3 p.m. with the Vintage track added to the mix.
RACING (NATIONAL):
• This weekend NASCAR moves to Martinsville Speedway, also known as the Paper Clip. Once again all the events are behind a pay wall. Remember all times listed are Eastern.
• Thursday and Friday are empty but Saturday, at 12:55 Fox Sports 2 has the Moto GP Sprint Races from COTA, which is outside of Austin, Texas.
• Peacock, starting at 11:30 has Race Day Live. Then at 5 p.m. the Network broadcasts Round 11 of this year’s AMA Supercross series.
• Saturday at 5 p.m. Fox Sports 1 has NHRA Qualifying Show #1 from Pomona.
• Sunday starts at 9 a.m. when Fox Sports 1 has NHRA Qualifying Show #2.
• At 11:30 a.m. Fox Business News airs the Moto SP race from COTA.
• The weekend ends at 3:30 p.m. when Fox Sports 1 has the NHRA Winter Nationals from Pomona Dragway. That track is kind of NHRA’s Spiritual Home.
That’s it for this weekend everyone. If possible try and attend a race as there is nothing like it. Have a safe weekend everyone.
OTHER RACING NEWS:
• If you are an experienced Technician this could be an opportunity. Be sure to mail a cover letter to, www.rich@moto-source.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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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.
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• 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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