RENO, NV (April 9) — It’s definitely spring time with the weather bouncing around. That means more racing coming in our region plus on the Internet.
CAR MEETS:
• Thursday, starting at 8 a.m. is when the Iron Mafia meets at Kim’s Donuts & Tea house. Location is 1328 U.S. 395 North in Gardnerville. Photo courtesy – Rory Planeta.
•Saturday is when the Vintage Euro Cars & Coffee group meet. Starts at 9 a.m. and is at the Summit Mall next to Starbucks.
- The Koyote Kruisers will host their All Club Meet Up starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday. Location is the Winnemucca Events Center and the event runs all day.
• Sunday begins early when the Classic Chevys or Reno has it’s 14th annual Spring Swap Meet. Times are 6:30 p.m. until 2 p.m. and the location is Baldini’s Casino at 895 South Rock in Sparks.
- A little later Sparks Cars & Coffee will host its first meet of the month. Location is by the Starbucks on Disc Drive at the south end of Spanish Springs.
– Around noon is when Northern Nevada Muscle will start their cruise-in to the Sparks A&W. That is located on Baring Blvd. in Sparks across from Reed High School.
RACING (4-WHEEL):
• Lovelock Speedway starts the oval track season with a one day show on Saturday. Pit gate opens at 3 p.m. while the spectator gate open at 5 p.m. and racing begins at 6 p.m.
- To the south the Legacy Racing Association hosts the Battleground off-road races. Location is outside of Laughlin, Nevada. For further information please check www.legacyracingassociation.com.
PRACTICE & RACING (MOTOCROSS):
• REP Racing MX has a busy weekend at its tracks. Prairie City has open practice from 9 until 2 pm. Saturday and Sunday. The Sandbox MX track also has open practice at those same times Saturday and Sunday.
- Riverfront MX has a very busy weekend. Between open practice sessions and private ride nights the track will be a busy place this week.
• MMX Racing has its usual weekend practice schedule. Remember the Vintage track is only used on Sunday.
• This weekend E Street MX Park is hosting round 4 of the 2025 WORCS season.
• BBMX has made a change in its spring schedule, Round 4 is now at Prairie City.
RACING (4-WHEELS):
• Once again all the NASCAR races are behind paywalls. However one can see the highlights of each race on www.youtube.com.
• Friday, on www.mavtv.com, at 1:45 p.m. they show the Australian Supercars from Taupe.
Then at 5:05 p.m. the peacock network airs the IMSA Weatherteck Sports Cars qualifying from Long Beach.
• Saturday starts at 6:30 a.m. when the Peacock Network airs Race Day Live from Philadelphia. Then at 2 p.m. NBC broadcasts the next round of this year’s AMA Supercross season.
- At 2 p.m. Peacock broadcasts the IMSA Weathertech Sports Car race from Long Beach. A could were drivers have to be inch perfect as they race between walls.
• Sunday begins at 7:55 a.m. when ESPN @ has the Formula 1 race from Bahrain. Then at 8 a.m. Fox Sports 1 airs the NHRA Qualifying Show #2.
- At 1:20 p.m. Fox broadcasts the Indy Car race from Long Beach. Here again drivers must be inch perfect as they are racing between walls.
- Finally at 3:30 p.m. Fox Sports 1 has the NHRA race from Last Vegas. This is usually a 4-wide contest with these racers.
Well that’s it for this weekend. Be sure to get out to one of the car meets or races. 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.
• For those racing with the Northern Nevada Kart Club if you register for the full season you can get one race free. Now is the time.
• 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.
SPONSOR LIST:
• If you enjoyed this article please “like,” and share it as widely as possible. Comments are welcome.
Subscribers have articles posted to their inbox as soon as they are up on the site.
We now have six very appreciated sponsors supporting this site. Please patronize them as they support your sport and help nvracingnews continue. And let them know you heard about them through this site.
• 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.
Leave a Reply