RENO, NV (Jan. 11) – Time for another look ahead as we head into the New Year. Yes there is racing going on and tracks in our region are hoping for a “normal” season if they can have one. There schedules will come later.
LOCAL NEWS:
• Go kart racers please note that Desert Park Raceway is closed through Friday due to construction on Northern Nevada Kart Club’s home track. There will be an update and the hope is to have everything ready by Saturday.
Their website is www.nnkcreno.com.
RACING (NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL):
• Another event that actually is starting today is the Chili Bowl Nationals. The week is full of qualifying races and heats and they can be seen on www.floracing.com then on Saturday the opening ceremonies and finals will be carried on www.mavtv.com.
• To the south Best in the Desert gets its season rolling with the Parker “425” also known as “The Legend Lives On.” This event is for UTVs, Trucks and Cars.
• On the other side of the world the Dakar Rally is in its final week as they roar across the landscape of Saudi Arabia. Not only does one get to see many types of vehicles being raced but some times herds of wild camels as well.
You can see daily updates at www.youtube.com and the VCGP Face Book page is hosting updates for the moto riders in the event. Last year an American won the motorcyle part but trouble in the first state has really put him behind. How ever this is an event where anything can happen.
REPORTER’S NOTE: While I have some schedule for oval tracks in our region I’m waiting for another to publish its schedule. So Thursday’s preview article should be longer with those for all the oval tracks.
The hope is for restrictions to be at least relaxed so racing can get going. Right now people are starting working on their cars and motorcycles so they are prepared for the first green flag.
Next Monday hope to have a special interview of a local and now retired racer.
OTHER RACING NEWS:
• Teresa’s Garage Radio Show is on the air from 2 until 3 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. It can be heard over the air now on 1060 AM (Sorry the poster hasn’t been updated.) with a stronger signal so folks in Carson City as well as Susanville can hear it.
The show is also on a Podcast at amm.streamon.fm or you can see us live on Face Book. Co-host Emily Cook, a young woman racer, now has a website and even . Her website is www.emilycookracing.com.
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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.
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