RENO, NV (Feb. 23) — Sparks Cars & Coffee held its end of the month meet this Sunday. Despite the gray clouds there was a pretty good turn out.
As usual at these meets there were contrasts between models of vehicles. One was this El Camino parked next to a Pickup.
Over on another row owners put up the hoods of their cars so folks could admire the engines they have in their vehicles
Since all types of vehicles are welcomed at Cars & Coffee event there is a growing group riding in on their street bikes. They were parked in a row so people could admire their bikes
The star of the show was an exotic car owned by former dirt bike racer Greg Thiessen.
Asked about it he said, “ It’s a 2023 Lamborghini Hurrcan STO. It’s a lighter, faster version of the normal Hurrcan and I just got it a week ago.
“Only going to use it for weekend stuff, canyon driving, things like that. Not too much you can do to them, just protect it with PPF, it’s got some exhaust mods and stuff. Other than that they’re pretty stock.”
Later Thiessen added that he has two Lotus cars at home and one of them is a racecar.
Around 11:30 some of the group was going to cruise up to Virginia City. Apparently it was a pretty good crowd and a great afternoon for a cruise.
• Next weekend both Reno Cars & Coffee as well as Reno Jeeps and Coffee get March started with meets. One can find the information in my Thursday preview article.
OTHER RACING NEWS:
• This Tuesday starting at 6:30 p.m. Trucks and Tacos meets at the Buenos Grill located at 3892 Mayberry.
• Sierra Nevada Sprint Cars had to cancel their July 4th appearance at Rattlesnake Raceway. Apparently that show has too much on the program.
• If one is heading to Las Vegas this weekend there is an event you might want to check out. Should be some great racing down there.
• Davey’s American Racing is found on Face Book. His focus is on western oval tracks as well as national series.
He also posts schedules for various tracks and there related subjects.
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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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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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