RENO, NV (August 3) — One of the happiest events in the Reno Sparks area is the annual Hot August Nights. It’s a ten-day celebration that brings people to this area, not to mention a huge economic boost to the region.
Hot August Nights reported registrations were sold out at 5,500 cars were registered. The event brings around a half million people to the area and has a huge economic impact.
Things got rolling on Friday when Summit Racing Products had a Show ‘N’ Shine at their location in Sparks.
That same day there was a Friday-Saturday Show N’ Shine up at Virginia City. Cars are judged, awards are given and a cruise each afternoon.
Sunday the festival moved to the Bonanza Casino on North Virginia Street. It’s the “Cruise for the Cure,” to benefit the prostrate cancer association.
The official kick off in Reno/Sparks is at the Peppermill Hotel and Casino. The north parking lot is set up so a car can either cruise around then leave or be parked for display.
There is also a stage for live entertainment in the evening and during the day a D.J. plays Rock N’ Roll. There are various vendors as well.
Every morning there is a Show N’ Shine downtown Reno. Cars line up on Virginia Street and there are vendors and food places as well.
A block or so to the east there is the Big Boys Toy Store selling everything from engine parts to polishing items. There is also neon signs to be sold, t-shirts and items for the ladies.
Over at the Livestock Events Center there is a good-sized swap meet that runs for most of the festival.
The Grand Sierra Resort and Casino makes use of their huge north parking lot. It enables them to have a massive Show N’ Shine was well many vendors.
The area also has the biggest stage for entertainment that happens every evening.
Another venue is the Atlantis Casino and Hotel. The west parking lot is set up for displays and just cruising through. There is also a large backdrop for those that want a picture taken of their car.
They too have a stage set up for live entertainment that happens every night. There are contests, like donut eating as well as vendors selling everything from small sale models of cars, shirts and food.
Over in Sparks Cars line Victorian Avenue during the day although some will first park their cars then later head out for different locations.
Wednesday evening is when the cruises start. There is one in downtown Reno while the other one is in Sparks. Both are well attended and they are a great way to see these cars and trucks as intended; on the road.
The Nugget in Sparks has one unique feature. It has a very short drag race track. Good place to see cars do burn outs and launch as soon after that drivers have to brake for a sharp left turn. Still there is a lot of action.
Over at the Convention Center MAC Auctions takes bids on many cars that are up for auction. Then range from classics to a brand new Corvette.
Other items are also up for sale including movie posters, large neon light displays.
It all ends Sunday, starting around 10 a.m. when the annual Hot August Nights Parade. Goes through downtown Reno and awards plus other prizes are handed out.
This year’s parade, starting around 10 a.m. Sunday should be long and a great way to see the cars one might have missed.
While this overview comes out late in the week there is still a lot to see and due as everything is rolling Friday and Saturday. For further information and a complete schedule please check out HAN’s website at www.hotaugustnights.net.
So if one only has a day or so or missed this 37th annual Hot August Nights, there is always next year. Come visit for the week and see the festival as it’s a very special event and family orientated.
OTHER RACING NEWS:
• The Northern Nevada Kart Club is making up one race lost to the weather early in the season. On line registration closes at 6 p.m. Friday but from 11 to 3 p.m. Saturday there will be registrations at the track.
• Here is the announcement from Top Gun Drag Strip. The can finish the season thanks to people that donated to help the necessary work at the track.
Next event is a $5 Saturday on August 12. That’s followed by the popular season ending Mopars vs the World weekend on September 16 & 17. Sunday the 17th is when the King of the Track award is handed out.
• Daveys American Racing is usually on Face Book at 6 p.m. Wednesday evenings. One can see the show on Face Book and get into the chat was well.
Davey covers national series as well as racing in the western United States. His focus is on oval tracks.
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