SPARKS, NV (Nov. 23) — Sparks Cars & Coffee timed it perfectly, as the meet was between two storm surges. Even though the cool weather might have reduced the car count there were more than enough on hand.
As usual there were a variety of cars plus some trucks. On example was a very nice restored Chevelle next to a vintage raised 4X4.
Many times an owner has a car for several years and put a lot into it. One example is Dave Selesnick and his his 1966 Pontiac GTO Convertible he brought to the meet.
Asked what he done to it, Selesnick said, “Well just about everything, it’s about a six figure car, but it does retain all Pontiac running gear and chassis. So it has the original 389 but it’s now fuel injected, a Muncie 420 wide-ratio 4-speed and has as a 308 Posi rear end.
“The wheels are all 20 inch all the way around, custom wheels. Has a 4-link suspension in the rear, coil overs in the front all Hotchkiss underneath with Ride Tech steering.”
The interior stands out as well. He said it’s custom with soft Italian Leather. And of course the installation was also custom.
Asked how it is on the road he said, “It drives great, it’s a wonderful car. It really gets up and goes, it’s nice and dependable with that fuel injection.
“I do not use it as a daily driver and in fact after the dollars that have gone into this car I never thought I’d have a trailer queen but I trailer it when I can, drive it 15 or 20 miles.”
He added that right now it has under 1,000 miles on it.
“ I just got it done in April in ’24. I’ve had it since 1997, this is the third time I’ve redone the car. I figured when I retired I’d to it for the last time. It took six years to get it the way it is now so the result of what you’re seeing right now is a six-year build.”
Then he added with a smile, “It’s probably the nicest GTO I’ve ever seen.”
As usual at these meets there was a Corvette Row with an Aston Martin at the end.
Not far away was an import row of several Japanese cars.
Next weekend Reno Cars & Coffee as well as Reno Jeeps Cars & Coffee will have meets on December 1, which is a Sunday.
OTHER RACING NEWS:
• Tuesday, starting at 6:30 p.m. is when Trucks & Tacos of Northern Nevada will meet again. This week its at De Leon Mexican Food located at 1201 California Avenue.
• 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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• Our newest sponsor is State Farm agent Kelby Schoorl, who was a racer in his younger days. He has some supplemental insurance that racers might be interested in checking out.
There is medical that covers visits to the ER, ambulance rides and if a person has to stay in a hospital. In addition trailers as well as tools and tools in shops can be covered with additional policies.
If Kelby isn’t available the other guys at his office will be very happy to explain what they can offer both to racers and those enjoying motorized recreation.
Office hours are from 9 until 5: 30 Monday through Friday, appointments are needed on Saturday. The phone number is 775-827-2255 or at his website, www.kelby@insuringreno.com.
• One of our sponsors is General Transmission and Power Train Specialists owned by former motorcycle racer Pete Attashian. The shop is located at 890 Gentry Way.
The shop services older and new transmissions and now has a section for high performance units and those used in towing. Phone number is 775-786-5888 and the shop’s website is www.generaltransmissionreno.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 the showroom has about any thing a rider might need or want.
The phone number is 775-856-3855 and the website is,www.moto-source.com.
• Concours Body Shop, located at 250 Telegraph Street in Reno, is another sponsor. The shop does quality collision repair for cars and trucks.
Owner Brian Saul is a car enthusiast himself and is committed to continuing the shop’s reputation of quality work. Phone number is 775-329-4557 and the website is, www.concoursbodyshop.net.
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