RENO, NV (Feb. 26) — Weather is moderating, more car meets are on the way and soon racing will return to our region. In addition the National and International scene is heating up.
CAR MEETS:
• The Ground Hog sums up the feelings of many at this time of the year.
• Thursday begins at 8 a.m. when the Iron Mafia has its usual morning meet. Location is Kim’s Donut and Tea House at 1328 U.S. 395 North in Gardnerville.
• Saturday, at 5 p.m., is the year’s first Reno Bimmer Bash. Location is 2803 Northtowne Lane by Ross Dress for Less.
• Two groups start the month off with meets starting at 10 a.m. Sunday morning.
- Reno Cars & Coffee meets by the Human Bean Coffee stand located near the corners of Keitzke and Moana Lanes
- Not far away Reno Jeeps & Coffee meet at the Human Bean Coffee stand located at the corner of South McCarran and Longley Lane.
RACING (4-Wheel):
• If one is a fan of Sprint Car racing the Silver Dollar Speedway over in Chico, California has a two-day show with Winged Sprint Cars. Friday’s show begins at 5 p.m. while it’s a 4 p.m. start for Saturday’s show.
• For those that might be in Las Vegas this weekend the Bull Ring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway has a Saturday show with several classes including the Super Model Late Models. For further information please go to www.carstourwest.com.
RACING & PRACTICE (MOTOCROSS):
• REP Racing MX is busy again this weekend although Riverbend MX is closed. Prairie City MX has an OTHG race both days.
- Saturday at Prairie City MX is for practice from 9 until 2 but only for OTHG members and their immediate families. Sunday’s practice begins at 8 a.m. with racing to follow.
- The Sandbox MX in Fernley has open practice from 10 until 3 p.m. Sunday. Good time to get some laps in before the upcoming BBMX event there.
• E Street MX Park has practice from 9 until 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Both the front and back tracks will be available.
• MMX Racing has its usual weekend schedule. Saturday, from 9 until 2 p.m. the Main, Sand and Kid’s tracks will be used. Sunday’s practice is from 9 until 3 with the Vintage track added to the mix.
• Club Moto will also be busy as that track hosts Round 5 of this year’s P.R.O. Motocross Frigid 8 Winter Series.
RACING (NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL):
• This weekend NASCAR is at the Circuit of the Americas outside of Austin, Texas. As usual, with the exception of Sunday’s NASCAR Cup race everything else is behind a pay wall.
• Thursday is an empty day so it’s a great time to check other sources. Some are www.mavtv.com, www.floracing.com and of course www.youtube.com. The latter is brings highlights from the Australian Supercar series.
• Friday gets going at noon when Fox Sports 1 brings the first Indy Car Practice from St. Petersburg, Florida. This season many of the Indy Car races, including the Indy 500 will be carried live on FOX.
• Saturday starts at 7 a.m. when Fox Sports 2 has the second Indy Car Practice. Then at 11:30 Fox Sports 1 has Indy Car qualifying.
• Peacock at 10:30 has Race Day Live then at 4 p.m. they broadcast Round 8 of this year’s AMA Supercross series. It’s a special course on the infield of the Daytona Motor Speedway and is usually a wild race.
• Sunday begins early on Saturday midnight as Fox Sports 1 has the MotoGP race from Thailand.
• Fox Sports 2 comes on at 6 a.m. with the Indy Car Warm up then starting at 9 a.m. Fox will broadcast the season opening Indy Car race from St. Petersburg, Florida
• Finally the day ends at 12:30 p.m. when Fox has the NASCAR Cup race from COTA. It’s a high speed road course when drivers are turning left and right.
That’s it for this weekend. Be safe out there an if you can attend a race as there’s nothing like it. If not then a car meet as you find some great people with some wonderful looking cars to see,
See you all next week.
OTHER RACING NEWS:
• If you are a young racer headed for college and competing in the MRANN series now is the time to apply for one of the Corey Herring Scholarships. Deadline is May 15 but being early can be a good thing.
• 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.
• Hungry, want a great place to eat, then try PJ&CO for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and it’s a great place to watch your favorite sports. Wednesday evenings, starting around 5 p.m. is Bike Night, good time to meet fellow riders and have a great dinner.
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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