RENO, NV (March 17) — Racing Preview is slowly filling up as the seasons open. Much is going on this week and through the coming weekend.
CAR MEET:
• Big news is Reno Cars & Coffee has a new location for its third weekend of the month meet. It’s the Human Bean coffee stand located by the corner of Kietzke and Moana.
As usual the meet begins at 10 a.m. and the new location is about block west of the freeway (580). Should be good weather with lots of cars, trucks and some motorcycles.
MOTOCROSS (RACING AND PRACTICE):
• This weekend the Reno chapter of the Old Timer’s Motorcycle Club is holding a round of the Old Timer National series. Location is the Sandbox or Fernley Motocross Track located just west of the Veteran’s Cemetery.
Friday is for practice then on Saturday there are three motos for the OT classes and two for the support classes. On Sunday there are two motos for the OT classes and another two for the support classes.
• Saturday is when MRANN is having a ride day and banquet at the Riverfront MX Park in Marysville, California. While ticket sales are closed, there are not available at the gate, the day starts with practice at 9 a.m., food is served at 2:20 p.m. followed by the banquet and awards at 3.
• Sunday is the final round of the 2021 Frigid Series. This time the venue is AMP MX and that link is on the attached poster and it www.ampgfimx.com.
• MMX Racing in Marysville will have practice sessions this weekend. On Saturday it is from 9 until 2 p.m. then from 9 until 3 p.m. Sunday. Since weather is expected in the next day or two best advice to call before heading out and that number is 530-777-9724.
• REP Racing MX is also facing possible weather so there was no update when this article was posted. Again best advice is to check the hotline, 775-265-7223, or check the website www.repracingmx.com before heading out.
RACING (NATIONAL):
• All this week, leading up to the mains on Saturday, the Dirt Nationals at Bristol Motor Speedway have been going on. Late Models, Modifieds and Stock Cars have been racing for position in the final main events.
The paved half-mile banked track has been changed to a dirt rack and several NASCAR Cup drivers are racing this week to get familiar with the new surface before the Cup event arrives.
To watch the eventons has to go to www.racexr.com and get a subscription. Over on www.youtube.com there are highlights and some races posted as well.
• This is Sebring week and Thursday gets rolling on www.imsa.tv with the first Porsche Carrera Cup North America race that starts at2:25 p.m. Then at 5:30 p.m. Fox Sports 2 airs NHRA in 30.
• Friday is all IMSA.tv as the network starts at 5:55 a.m. with the Mazada MX-5 race followed at 7:05 a.m. with the second Porsche Carrera Cup North America race. Then at 8:10 a.m. starts qualifying for the 12 Hours of Sebring.
•Saturday is a busy day starting at 10 a.m. when NBC Sports begins coverage of the IMSA Weather Tech Championship 12 Hours of Sebring. It the middle coverage switched to the NBC Sports App then back to NBC Sports for coverage of this classic once around the clock endurance race.
• The second Texas Supercross race at Arlington was on Tuesday but number 3 will be broadcast live on Peacock at 5 p.m. then repeated at 7:30 p.m. on NBC Sports. You Tube also has recaps of the race.
• Finally on Sunday, starting at noon, FOX presents the NASCAR Cup race from Atlanta. It’s one if not the fastest track on the NASCAR circuit.
That’s it for this weekend. Have a safe weekend, if possible see a race live as there is nothing like it for sound, color and excitement.
OTHER RACING NEWS:
• Teresa’s Garage Radio Show is on the air from 2 until 3 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. In northwestern Nevada up to Susanville the show can be heard over the air on 1060 AM.
There is also a Podcast at amm.strreamon.fm and it can be seen live on Face Book. Co-host Emily Cook has a website, www.emilycookracing.com where she keeps people up date on her racing and sells merchandise to help fund her efforts.
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Our newest member of the sponsor family is Tread Connection. Blake Sobiloff owns the franchise and his business brings thetire store to the customer so they don’t have to take time off work or leave home. There are discounts on labor for First Responders as well as active duty military, members of the National Guard and Reserves as well as veterans.
After ordering the tires needed Sobiloff gets them and shows up in a van full of state of the art equipment. He also observes the safety requirement as it’s a no contact operation. The choosing as well as paying for the tires an be done on line.
His primary area is Reno and Sparks so one can either go to the Face Book page or check the website www.treadconnection.com and the direct line to him is 775-870-3600.
Another sponsor is G.I.S.L Land Services that, while having a global client base, has a Western U.S. focus. owner Greg Ekins is a long time motorcycle racer competing in the MRANN Series as well as the AMA National Hare and Hound series.
Among the services offered are surface and mineral title reviews as well as 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 south of Hug High School.
Former motorcycle racer Pete Attashian is the owner. They not only service older and newer transmissions but not 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 Cocker. If you have raced at Summit in Elko, Battle Mountain, Lovelock, Rattlesnake, Diamond Mountain or Quincy, she probably has a photograph of your car on the track.
She’s also been to the IMCA Duel in the Desert, Wild West Tour, Northern Nevada Modified Tour and the IMCA Super Nationals in Boone, Iowa. Melissa not only has photos of cars, drivers but can produce hero cards as well as books covering the season.
To see her collections or to place an order please check her website at www.melissasoutonalimb.smugmug.com.
Two 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 the store also has a full service shop.
Their location is at 964 Terminal Way, by the intersection with Mill Street. Phone number is 775-322-1499 and the website is www.rms-renomotorsports.com.
The next shop is Moto-Source, located at 3180 Mill Street, east of Terminal. They too are a full service shop plus having about anything a rider might need or want.
The phone number is 775-856-3855 and the website is www.moto-source.com.
Next sponsor is an excellent place for collision repair on a car or truck. It’s Concours Body Shop located at 250 Telegraph Street in Reno. Brian Saul is the owner, a car enthusiast himself and is committed to continuing the shop’s reputation of quality work. The phone number is 775-329-4557 and the website is, www.concoursbodyshop.net.
Hungry and want a great place well sponsor PJ&CO is a great place for breakfast, lunch or dinner as well as a great place to watch your favorite sports. If you are a rider as soon as the restrictions are over Wednesday evening is Bike Night, a great way to meet like minded people.
The location is 1590 South Wells Avenue, just north of the round about. Their phone number is 775-323-6366 and the website is www.pjandco.net.
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