RENO, NV (12-7) – This Sunday two Toy Runs helped area children with their donations. One was for the two-wheeled set while the other group was Reno Cars & Coffee.
For the past few weeks Reno Harley Davidson has had a toy drive where people could donate a new unwrapped toy. This was supposed to end with the 40th annual Reno Toy Run staged by the Northern Nevada Confederation of Clubs. They are part of a national motorcycle group and in this area there are at least 30 clubs on the list.
Unfortunately due the latest restrictions the actual meet was moved to Rancho San Rafael. As it was almost a last minute change some did show up at Reno Harley but soon left fot the park. One quick visitor was Santa himself but he then led everyone off to the park.
Around noon everyone then paraded to a warehouse in Reno where toys were collected to be handed out later
• Earlier that morning around 10 a.m. Reno Cars & Coffee had its first of the month meet close to the Keitzke Starbucks. With the good weather there was another huge turn out and this meet was special as it marked the 5th Annual Toy Drive by the group.
Then at 11:30 they paraded over to Reno Harley Davidson where toys were dropped off, enlarging the amount already by the dealership’s Christmas tree.
• Up at Lake Tahoe the Aces High Rally helped the Lucky Beaver Bar and Burger Toy Drive. Some from Carson Cars & Coffee as well as the local police all chipped in for this.
Looks they got a bunch of toys that can be distributed to help make a happy Christmas for local children. This coming Sunday the Lucky Beaver Bar and Burger in Reno will have its toy drive beginning at noon.
Despite all the problems caused by lock downs, restrictions and the like this virus has caused, clubs are joining forces to help children from disadvantaged families have some joy in their Christmas.
REPORTER’S NOTE: Due to transportation problems I was unable to be at these Toy Drives so want to express my appreciation for those that allowed me to use their photographs.
SEASON IN REVIEW:
REPORTER’S NOTE: This is the seconde review and another one should follow in a couple of weeks.
It would be a gross understatement to say this year’s racing season was unusual. However several tracks were able to get even a shortened season in and champions were crowned.
Rattlesnake Raceway, located just east of downtown Fallon, is one of them. Counting the two-day Dirt Track Championships the track was able to get in eight races this season.
In Hobby Stocks David Ausano claimed the title over Roy Peterson. For Ausano his total was 333 points while Peterson, even though he had some car problems, wound up with 309 points.
It was an even closer battle in Gen-X where Jorden Riley scored 332 points as Travis Showe fell just short by five points at the end.
Wade Lumsden was the only IMCA Modified driver so he got that title.
This past year the track introduced the Bootlegger class and the top three were pretty close in points.
Taking the championship was Stuart Satathite with 370 points but not far behind with a tie in points at 363 was the duo of Ace Green and Ray Blankenship. Further back with 329 points was fourth place Jeremy Lampley.
At the annual awards banquet some special awards were handed out. The Most Appreciated Volunteer was Adam Gilmore, the Hard Luck Award went to Bobbie Schostak, the Most Improved Driver is Ace Green and the Best Sportsmanship Award went to Ray Blankinship.
The Dirt Track Championships ends the racing season and is a series in itself. This year six classes ran for those crowns.
The DTC winners were Dan Dias in Hobby Stock, Mikki Beuchat in Gen-X, Chris Nieman in A Mods, Richard Longacre in Sport Mods, Shawn Jones in Dwarf Cars and Taggert Garland in Bootleggers.
Another series worth mentioning that visits Rattlesnake and other Northern Nevada Tracks is the I-80 Series. This year it ended at 95 Motor Sports Park in Fernley at their season ending two-day show.
Three classes that race at all the tracks are included and the cars must be legal at their home track. This year’s winners are, Cory Sample in Modifieds, David Ausano in Hobby Stocks and the sprint car winner is Trey Walters.
OTHER RACING NEWS:
• Sad news for the motocross community. Received word Sunday about the passing of Jake Azevedo Sr. known as the “Old Man.” Apparently he was the principle owner of Oatfield Raceway.
He also is one of the promoters of the 2020 Triple Crown MX series scheduled to end on the weekend of December 13th with a three-day show. No word as of yet if that race will actually happen. Hope to have word by Thursday’s preview article.
• Teresa’s Garage Radio Show is on from 2 until 3 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. Over the air in the Reno/Sparks area it can be heard on 1180 AM or the more powerful 1160 AM.
The show is on a Podcast at amm.streamon.fm and can be seen live on Face Book. This week we celebrate the co-host Emily Cook’s birthday.
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 seven very appreciated sponsors supporting this site. Please patronize them as they not only support your sport but they help nvracingnews continue. Please let them know you heard about them through this site.
Our newest sponsor is G.I.S.L Land Services that, while having a global client base it has a Western U.S.A. Focus. Owner Greg Ekins is a long time off road motorcycle racer competing in the MRANN Series as well as the AMA National Hare and Hound series.
Among the services offers are Surface and Mineral Title Reviews and Cartographic Services. The website is www.gislandservices.com.
Another great sponsor is General Transmission and Power Train Specialists. The shop is located at 2515 Sutro Street in Reno, a few blocks below Hug High School.
Former motorcycle racer Pete Attashian is the owner and they not only service older and newer transmission but now have a section dealing with high performance units including those used for towing.
The phone number is 775-786-5888 and the shop’s website is www.generaltransmissionreno.com.
Another sponsor is fantastic race photographer Melissa Coker. If you have raced at Summit in Elko, Battle Mountain, Lovelock, Rattlesnake Raceway or Diamond Mountain Speedway she probably has a photograph of your car on the track.
She’s also been at the IMCA Duel in the Desert was well as the Wild West Tour and IMCA Super Nationals in Boone, Iowa. Melissa not only has photos of the cars, and many times drivers, but she can produce hero cards and even a book covering from your season.
To see her collections or to place an order please check her website at www.melissasoutonalimb.smugmug.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 about any thing a rider might need or want.
The phone number is 775-856-3855 and the website is, www.moto-source.com.
The next sponsor is an excellent place if you need collision repair on your car or truck. It’s Concours Body Shop, located at 250 Telegraph Street in Reno and has a long history of first class repairs.
Brian Saul is the owner, a car enthusiast himself and he’s 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. If you’re a rider, well Wednesday evening is Bike Night, always a great time to see some great looking bikes and meet like-minded people.
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.
Please note that due to the restrictions PJ&CO will be closed for at least another week. As soon as I know the reopening date that will be part of the Monday report and Thursday preview article.
Have a business targeted toward motorsports or an off road demographic? We are always looking for more sponsors and will expose your business to the racing and off road community in this area.
You can contact us either through the comment section of this site or on our Face Book page.
