RENO, NV (Mar. 12) — Another weekend where weather might play a big part. On the good side racing begins in our region not to mention on TV and Interenet.
BE SURE TO CHECK THE INCOMING WEATHER AS IT MIGHT AFFECT ALL THESE MEETS.
CAR MEETS:
• Thursday begins at Kim’s Donut and Tea House when the Iron Mafia has its weekly meet. Gets started at 8 a.m. and location is 1328 U.S. 395 North In Gardnerville.
• While not a car meet as such, on Friday and Saturday Winnemucca is hosting a Monster Truck event at the Indoor Event Center. If you go be sure to bring ear protection and for further information go to, www.winnemuccamonstertrucks.com.
• Sunday has three events happening in the Reno/Sparks area.
- Reno Jeeps & Coffee has their second meet of the month. Starts at 10 a.m. and is by he Human Bean Coffee stand at the corner of Longley Land and South McCarran.
- Reno Cars & Coffee has its second meet of the month starting at 10 a.m. Location is by the Human Bean Coffee stand located close to the corner of Keitzke and Moana Lanes,
- Sunday, starting at noon, Northern Nevada Muscle is having a Scoopers Cruise in. Location is Scoopers at 1356 Prater Way in Sparks.
RACING (4-WHEEL):
• While most tracks are closed Rattlesnake Raceway is getting ready for a preseason clean up. Hopefully they can get the work done on that weekend.
- The next weekend is for Test and Tune sessions for cars on April 5. The following day the Outlaw Karts also have a test tune session. Of course this all depends on the weather.
RACING & PRACTICE (Motocross):
• There will be racing in our region this weekend as BBMX starts its 2025 season. Location is the Sandbox MX track in Fernley.
- Friday camping is from 4 until 9 p.m. then on Saturday gates open at 8 a.m. with practice during the day. Sunday is race day and the gates open at 6:30 with morning practice and racing to follow.
• REP Racing didn’t post its usual graphic for Riverfront MX and Prairie City MX. Be sure to check there websites just in car they might be able to have practice this weekend. Doesn’t look too hopeful right now.
• E-Street MX Park planned to start the 2025 SXS season this weekend.
- Unfortunately the weather has resulted in the track canceling the event. They hope to have better weather for the second weekend.
• When this article was written MMX Racing had not posted their weekend schedule or if they’ll have one.
• Depending on the weather Round 7 of the Frigid 8 series will be run Sunday at the AMP track.
• This is an off weekend for AMA Supercross.
RACING (NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL):
• This weekend NASCAR visits Las Vegas. The events are behind pay walls but one can see highlights on www.youtube.com.
• Sebring is this weekend and Peacock, www.imsatv.com and www.youtube.com have coverage.
- On Thursday at 10 a.m. it’s the Mustang Challenge race, then at 1:50 p.m. the Porsche Carrera Cup event followed at 2:50 p.m. by the Lamborghine Super Trofeo race.
• ESPN + comes on at 2:50 p.m. with Formula 3 practice and at 4 p.m. shows Formula 2 practice from Melbourne. Then at 6:25 the network has Formula 1 practice followed at 8 p.m. with Formula 3 qualifying.
- ESPN U at 9:55 p.m. shows Formula 1 qualifying.
• Friday starts at 8:20 a.m. when Peacock and IMSA has the IMSA Weather Tech Sports Car qualifying from Sebring,
- Then at 9:45 p.m. ESPN U has Formula 1 qualifying,
• Peacock starting at 7 a.m. and running until 7 p.m. will provide live coverage of the once around the clock 12 Hours of Sebring.
• Over on ESPN at 8:55 a.m. the network broadcast the season starting Formula 1 race from Melbourne, Australia.
That’s it for this weekend. Once again weather might affect several meets and has affected some tracks. Stay safe out there everyone and see you next week.
OTHER RACING NEWS:
• Another reminder for those wanting to race in this year’s Virginia City Grand Prix. All entries have to be on line, there will be no race day entries. To register, go to www.vcgp.com.
• 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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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.
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Two of our sponsors are first class motorcycle shops located in Reno.
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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.
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