RENO, NV (Oct. 27) — Been a busy weekend as we celebrated Nevada Day, there were several Trunk or Treat events plus a Cars & Coffee meet on Sunday.
• Friday started when the Off Road Warehouse, on Victorian Avenue in Sparks, scheduled a get together. While the turn out was light there were hamburgers and drinks for those that showed up.
• Saturday there were several Trunk or Treats but sadly the one at 4 Wheel Parts didn’t pan out.
- One early one was sponsored by 1,2 Tea in the center where the South Walmart is located. There was a good turn out for this with decorated cars and plenty of kids, of all ages, doing Trick or Treat.
- Asked about the event Santiago “Byevetz” Rodriguez, who was heading it, said, “We’re hosting an event with EG Noddle House also with 12 Tea Reno and we’re just having a trick or treat for the kids.
- “Where parents can bring out their kids, have some free candy and have a great time. The car community is really big we just want to show our love and our appreciation for everybody.”
- One of the posters in a trunk had a list of all the clubs involved with this event.
- There were decorated cars lined up and inside the trunks were goodies for the kids. Much to third delight.
- Two sisters used law enforcement costumes and, although not show, their father had the family dog with a police sweater on it.
• Northern Nevada Classics had another large Trunk or Treat show at Reno Town Mall. Owner of the mall, Dave Asher, said it was the fifth year for this.
Not only were cars decorated but the kids were in all kinds of costumes. They had a large selection and even Milne Two had one of its trucks there and they too had treats.
Asked about this event Kevin Degregori, the head of Northern Nevada Classics, said, “We usually get about 200 to 300 kids and we’re pretty close to that or even more.”
He was glad that Milne Tow was present although he didn’t know if they would be there this time.
“They come out here every year and support the kids. They’re usually pretty strong but they had a death in their family today. But they still came out and supported this although the rest of them are at a memorial. Prayers to that family.”
He added that on November 10th, at the Automobile Museum, there will be a Calendar Meeting. The goal is to have the car clubs arrange their shows so they don’t step on each other. A second meeting is scheduled in the new year.
His wife Marnie was also handing out candy to the passing kids and they brought her VW Beetle that was decorated.
There were even more Trunk or Treat meetings going on in our area as well.
• Sunday was when Sparks Cars & Coffee had its final meet for this month and it was blessed with good weather. As usual the location was by the Starbucks off Disc Drive in north Sparks.
There is the usual mix of vehicles with some of the older ones given new life by their owners. One of those owners is Cary Martin.
Asked about his car he said, “This is my 1971 GMC Sprint, it’s the same exact car as the El Camino, except for the badging. When I buy parts I always shop for an El Camino.
“When it bought it the interior was all green, now it’s all black, new interior, new suspension, new brakes. Put a cover on the back. Up here in the front we put in a blue print 396 motor with a TKX 5-speed, I’ve got a 12-bolt posi with 373 gears, air conditioning and a few other do dads here and there.”
Martin added he’s enhanced the car except the paint. Even with a new hood it’s the same color as when he bought it two years ago.
He also mentioned starting a Face Book page.
“It’s called Reno, Hot Rods, Rat Rods, Muscle Cars and Classics,” he said. “I started it after living here for many years and coming to a lot of Reno Cars & Coffee and Sparks Cars & Coffee.
“I love them but don’t have a new car, a Corvette, or an Import and I’m focused primarily on the muscle cars. So I wanted to start at Face Book page that addressed that group. People can to there and post what they are more interested in.”
Not far away where Martin’s car was parked was an immaculate Plymouth Duster. Kind of keeping with the muscle car theme.
As usual there was power row of Corvettes as well a selection of different years. In addition there were various imports
One exotic at the meet wasn’t foreign but was an American car. Someone brought a Ford GT40, the street version of the type that won the Le Mans 24 Hour race.
Despite the forecast of bad weather, which didn’t happen, the turnout was pretty good. Around 11 several left on a cruise to Sierraville where a popular restaurant was closing for good,
Next week, on the Sunday we switch back to regular time, Reno Cars & Coffee as well as Reno Jeeps and Coffee will meet. Could be interesting to see who arrives early or maybe a bit late.
OTHER RACING NEWS:
• This Tuesday, starting at 6:30 p.m., Trucks & Tacos of Northern Nevada will meet at Senor Tequila’s Mexican Kitchen and Cantina. Address is 1490 E 4th Street in Reno.
• On Sunday I received this list of the Trunk or Treat events in the area so I missed more than a few. How every I’ll post this list for some safe places to take kids for Trick or Treat. I also wanted to make note of four of them.
- On Wednesday, Oct. 30, the National Automobile Museum is having a Spooky Date Night. The show starts at 6:30 that night.
- On Halloween evening the Salvation Army will have Neewollah Safe Trunk or Treat. There will be candy, bounce houses and is family friendly. The location is at 1931 Sutro Street in Reno by the intersection with Oddie.
- Up in Virginia City there’s a parade, costume contest and safe Trick or Treating. Check in begins at 4:30 p.m. at VC Jerky, the parade starts at 5 p.m. with trick or treating at the businesses after the costume contest. For further information please call 775-847-7500.
- To the east on Halloween the Fernley Aces are hosting the final night of their “Down the Rabbit Hole Haunted House.” The age group for this is 10 and up. Halloween hours are from 7 until 10 p.m., address is 40 Centre Street in 1st Option Realty.
It’s been a marathon this year especially for the kids and their parents.
• Davey’s American Racing is found on Face Book. His focus is on western oval tracks as well as national series.
He recently started his broadcasts so check Face Book around 6 p.m. Wednesday. He also posts during the week.
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Dan, it was nice meeting you. Thanks for the interview and pics. See you again soon I hope. Cary Martin
Really enjoyed meeting you, Good luck with that Face Book page. I’ll be
at Reno Cars & Coffee this Sunday, Thanks again for the kind words,