RENO, NV (JULY 20) — Due to circumstance this reporter was unable to attend the VORRA Fallon 250 this weekend. So this article is a look forward to what is going to happen  over the next few weeks. If you love cruising or car show it’s a full banquet and then some. CAR MEETS/CRUISES: • This week gets rolling with the weekly Tuesday cruise/car show at the South Meadows Steak ‘N Shake. Runs from 5 until 9 p.m. and has cool music as well as awards and prizes. • Wednesday starting around 5 p.m. is cruise in at the Sparks

VIRGINIA CITY, NV (June 27_ – For the past six years the annual Women With Wheelz car show has been held in Reno. This year however it moved to the Comstock thanks to the support from Virginia City and the Silverland Inn and Suites. Due to the current situation the attendance wasn’t as big in years past but there were a variety of cars on display. In addition there was also a trailer full of vintage clothing. Barbara Mann probably came the farthest to display her car, a 1959 Dodge Cornet. She and her husband drove their classic up from

RENO, NV (June 22) – Due to a schedule mix up this week’s article will different. Since were about two weeks away from July, and summer began on Father’s Day, thought I look into the future a bit. This coming week is going to be a busy one for race fans as well as those wanting to see car meets and cruises. As far as cruises go things get going Tuesday with the weekly cruise starting at the South Meadows Steak ‘n Shake. Hours are from 5 until 9 p.m. with awards, prizes and cool music. Looking ahead to Saturday

RENO, NV (May – This week begins with Memorial Day but racing and other events continue today and to the weekend. As a result this article will be abbreviated. This weekend Battle Born Motorsports had a drifting and grip event at 95 Speedway. That’s the road course behind the 95 Motor Sports Complex oval. Promoter Adrian Buyten said many people camped out there Saturday night and he was very pleased with the event. “It went really, really well and there were about 40 cars,” he said. Any promoter needs some people or team to help them. In Buyten’s case Kyle

RENO, NV (April 17) – Pro 1 Automotive has been around since 1986 and owner Ricky Stebbins is an example of making lemonade when life hands you a lemon or two. “I decided to start the business when I was 25 and working at the Shell gas station at Mill and Terminal,” he said. “The boss got a rumor that someday I might want to open my own business. To my surprise, like a week later, he handed me my paycheck and said, ‘see you later.’” After that the young mechanic took about a month off and looked at his

RENO, NV (April 13) – This Monday’s article is going to be a very different one. This is due to the shut down we are enduring due to this virus that thankfully seems to have or will round a corner. Hopefully we’ll see racing starting in the next few weeks. • Oval Tracks: + First I’ll look at the two tracks that are in Northeast California. One I’ve been covering for a long time while the other I hope to visit a couple of times this year. Both tracks are fairground facilities as American Valley Speedway as well as Diamond

LEMMON VALLEY, NV (March 28) – In these unusual times one-way people can protect themselves is to exercise Social Distancing. That means is to keeping a space between two people and one group, area dirt riders, are doing just that. On Saturday this reporter went out to Lemmon Valley out at Chickadee where I met three riders taking advantage of the nice weather. They were all practicing social distancing as no one parked close to each other and of course when they were riding social distancing isn’t a problem. First rider was Clinton Jones and he said, “I bought a

FERNLEY, NV (Feb. 29) – After 95A Speedway was sold late last year part of the property is now home to a new motocross track. It’s one of the first items the new owners are working on and the facility has a new name; 95 Motor Sports Complex. During Saturday’s motocross  practice this reporter had an opportunity to interview co-owners Sam Marson and Eric Steinbrecher. Asked why he purchased the property Marson was very clear on his reasons. “I live here so I’ve been doing the majority of the build,” Marson said. “Eric lives in California so he comes up

RENO, NV (Feb. 22) – RAD or Reno Area Dirt Riders is a club hosting group rides, representing dirt riders when land issues are discussed as well as improving the riding experience in our region. Over the years many have noticed all the junk and abandoned vehicles discarded around trails and roads in this area. These create hazards for those riding in the same area. So this weekend, thanks to a grant, the club plus others participated in the first clean up day. The assembly area was on the dirt extension to Kiowa Way on the east side of Peavine.

FERNLEY, NV (Jan. 21) – Big changes are coming for what was known as Fernley 95A Speedway. One change is a new name, 95 Motor Sports Complex, another are new owners. Last year Sam Marson and partner Daniel Blair took over the track. Last week there was a meeting originally for volunteers but it morphed into a much larger gathering. Daniel Blair, one of the new partners, attended the meeting but Matt Sherman, who ran the oval events this past season explained what is going to happen with regards to the oval track. “There is money for a facelift and

RENO, NV (JAN. 19) – Two car groups met Sunday with Reno Cars & Coffee getting things going in the late morning. Once again they met by the Classic Rock Coffee Company located by the intersection of West McCarran and MaeAnne. As usual there were a variety of cars on display from new to ordinary to exotic. Fortunately Mother Nature smiled on the event and gave everyone some mild, dry weather. One of the newer cars was a Ford Mustang owned by Chris Hill. “This is a 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT 500, I just got it last night at

RENO, NV (Dec. 29) – The final car meet of the year came when Reno Cars & Coffee boss Lance Freitas decided to have it by Classic Rock Coffee shop. Good weather and the timing resulted in a huge turn out. As usual the range of cars ran from the ordinary to exotic and some were a bit extraordinary. Still it was a good time for car people to get together and enjoy both the coffee as well as the machinery. The most exotic car there was a McLaren 720S Spider with doors that swung up when opened. “I’ve had

RENO, NV (Dec. 15) – This Sunday Muscle Motors teamed up with Reno Cars & Coffee. Their goal was collecting toys for the Salvation Army as well as showing off cars. Asked about the meet Travis May, Sales Manger said, “We wanted to give back to the less fortunate. So we’re all thankful for the toys we have so why not give some back to the kids that need some toys. It’s all benefiting the Salvation Army, everything.” This meet for Reno Cars and Coffee is usually at another location. However this time May and Lance Freitas worked to combine

RENO, NV (Dec. 8) – The 47th RPM Promoters Workshops visited Reno this past week. They bring the short track industry to its long time home, the Eldorado Casino. Usually casino executive Rick Murdock welcomes the attendees but, since he was busy, Executive Director of Sales Don Goodman was in his place. After that sponsors were introduced there were some remarks by outgoing RPM boss Stewart Doty. This year Dennis Gage, promoter at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, Calif. was the moderator. Shortly after the morning meeting began he introduced the main speaker for the day Kenny Shepherd, who not

RENO TOY RUN HELPS AREA CHARITIES RENO, NV (Dec. 8) – For the 39th year the annual Reno Toy Run hosted by the Northern Nevada Confederation of Clubs was held Sunday. And again the starting point for the ride was Harley Davidson of Reno. The goal of the Toy Run is pretty simple as explained by Troy Regas. “I’m with the Hells Angels and chairman of the COC,” he said. “The purpose of this ride is to raise toys for local charities for kids that have no money or families. We also raise money to donate to local charities so