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  • MOTORSPORTS PREVIEW – FEB. 12-15

    February 11, 2015 Author: Dan McGee
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    Racing returns to this area as MRANN stages it’s first event of the season this weekend. The action begins at 10 a.m. when the Pee Wees start followed by the Saturday Women and Mini Bikes. The big bikes get their chance on Sunday starting at 10 a.m. and as usual a rider needs to complete one lap to be classified as a finisher. 14f3ef_fa41fbae7258467db1711bde6044e90b Once again the race will be held about 10 miles north of the Nightingale exit on I-80 east of Fernley. It’s a good dirt road suitable for cars. Racing on both the Internet and TV ramps

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  • DIRT TRICKS PLANS FOR GROWTH

    February 9, 2015 Author: Dan McGee
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    MINDEN, NV (Feb. 6)– Dirt Tricks is like many specialty shops and businesses that supply or build quality parts for racers. And the Minden based company’s forte is manufacturing top of the line, virtually indestructible sprockets for motorcycles. A sprocket is a critical component that connects the chain to the wheel, as both are the driveline. And there is another smaller companion sprocket at the motor. “The front sprocket can vary from 12 to 15 teeth on most dirt bikes and the rear sprocket, on the wheel, varies from 45 to 53 teeth,” said Greg Burns, who owns Dirt Tricks.

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  • MOTORSPORT PREVIEW – FEB. 5-8

    February 4, 2015 Author: Dan McGee
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    As we head into spring racing is heating up as various series roar into their 2015 campaigns. Just a quick reminder to those that want to race in this year’s Virginia City Grand Prix, Monday, February 9 is the earliest date to postmark your entries. If you don’t have the forms they can be printed off the www.vcgp.com website. After Fox Sports took over Speed it appeared that several series wouldn’t be seen on TV. So NASCAR stepped in and created “Fanschoice.tv” where events are streamed live over the Internet. On Friday, beginning at 11:30 a.m. fans choice will start

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  • DAKAR RALLY – TRIP OF A LIFETIME

    February 2, 2015 Author: Dan McGee
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    SPARKS (Jan. 29) — Curt Chapman, a Virginia Highlands resident, took a very special trip in January where he rode a motorcycle and chased the 2015 Dakar Rally across South America. And like many riders, he got his start on two-wheels at a young age. “I’ve been riding for 45 years and began racing 42 years ago in Enduros and off-road events in the early 1970’s,” he said. “I got my first bike when I was around 10-years-old but never found interest in motocross or other track racing.” The events he rode in were in the forest areas surrounding his

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  • PREVIEW — JANUARY 28 – FEBRUARY 1

    January 28, 2015 Author: Dan McGee
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      Although the Super Bowl will dominate the sports news this weekend there is still some racing to be found on TV. And the first race of this year is only two weeks away. Thursday is a busy day on the tube with NBC Sports airing NASCAR America at 1:30 p.m. followed at 3 p.m. by Race Hub on Fox Sports 1. MAVTV also has a busy schedule on Thursday beginning at 12:30 p.m. with Dirty 30 showing this week the USAC National Sprint Car finale. Then at 1:30 they re-air an America Sprint Boat race. At 2 p.m. there

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  • PREVIEW — JAN. 15-18

    January 15, 2015 Author: Dan McGee
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    Once again MAVTV does the lion’s share of bringing racing to the viewing public and this week they have something very special. Things start Thursday noon with the Dirty 30 show about midget and sprint car racing from Perris Auto Speedway in Southern California. This is followed at 1:30 p.m. with the American Sprint Boat Series. Then at 5:30 p.m. they continue with the IHRA Nitro Jam drag race series followed at 8 p.m. with Speed Sport News. Not much on Friday but there are still many shows to choose from. Saturday begins at 9 a.m. with a rebroadcast of

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  • YOUNG CHAMPION LOOKS AHEAD

    January 12, 2015 Author: Dan McGee
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    (RENO (1-12) — In every form of racing there are the veterans and younger competitors that are rising up the ranks. MRANN is no different and one rising racer is 16-year-old Spanish Springs High School Sophomore Drew Chattin, this year’s 250 Expert championship. He and his older sister grew up with their racing father so competing on the desert is in their blood. “ I was 2-years-old when I got my first motorcycle and 2 and a half when I started racing,” he said. “I think it gave me the thrill to keep on racing. At that time I was

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  • RACING PREVIEW – JAN. 9-11

    January 8, 2015 Author: Dan McGee
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    Once again MAVTV is doing the lion’s share of bringing racing to those wanting their fix of speed and color and the show begins Thursday.   At 10 a.m. Dirty 30 highlights the Stockton Dirt Track and followed by Inside Drag Racing. At 1:30 p.m. there is a program about the American Sprint Boat series followed at 5:30 by the IHRA Nitro Jam Drag Race show. At noon Saturday the network will re air the FIA World Rally Championship event from Sweden. This event is usually highlighted by the cars streaking at night, over snow-covered roads through a forest. It’s

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  • MOTORSPORT PREVIEW – JAN. 1-4, 2015

    December 31, 2014 Author: Dan McGee
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    For fans of motorcycle racing, especially those that love motocross, well the wait is over! Supercross begins Saturday as the AMA series stages Anaheim 1.   Those wishing to see what the course is like don’t have to wait that long. Just go to www.oneindustries.com and they have an animated preview that takes you through the course. Early Saturday, if you go to www.supercrossonline.com the practice and qualifying sessions can be viewed on the at the section marked, “supercross live.” Then that evening, at 7 p.m. Fox Sports 1 starts the Supercross broadcast and the long winter’s wait is finally

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  • NEW YEAR- NEW SEASON IN 2015

    December 28, 2014 Author: Dan McGee
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    Reno (12-28) – As 2014 winds down the promise of next season edges ever closer. And for us at this site, well it’s time to catch our breath, take a weekend off even as we start to look forward into 2015.   Over the past year falling car and rider counts have taken their toll yet it’s not all doom and gloom. As far as motocross goes losing the fall series was a blow, mainly do to falling rider counts. It takes entries for a promoter to pay the expenses of putting on a race and if they aren’t there,

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  • PREVIEW – DECEMBER 25-28

    December 24, 2014 Author: Dan McGee
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    Now that Christmas is over the local shops will probably be having sales. One of them, Reno KTM on Rock Boulevard has been having sales that run through New Year’s Eve. This is a great opportunity for any rider to pick up new gear for the coming season of riding and racing. It’s slim pickings for TV this weekend but there are some motorsport shows that will provide some relief from the marathon of basketball and bowl games. MAVTV is picking up a lot of the slack and they start Christmas day at 1:30 p.m. with Dirty 30 followed at

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  • PREVIEW DECEMBER 18-21

    December 17, 2014 Author: Dan McGee
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    With Christmas and New Year’s fast approaching the amount of racing is slim to none except for what on the tube. But there are two events that are motorsport related happening this weekend.   RMS is having its annual Christmas Part on Saturday from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. A good chance to hang out with the crew, see what’s new and kids can get a free picture with Santa. After a six-year absence Bishop Motocross has put life back into the course located at the Tri-County Fairground. This Saturday they’ll host the final practice session of the year and

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  • RACING PREVIEW – DEC. 11-14

    December 10, 2014 Author: Dan McGee
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    During this time of the year shops are having open houses and Christmas parties so, if you ride, it’s time to check out the discounts, see the latest gear and make arrangements for any work that needs to be done so you’re ready to go in the spring.   On Friday CMS (Carson Motor Sports) at the south end of Carson City is having their Customer Appreciation Night from 5 to 8 p.m. Then on Friday MotoSource is hosting their annual Christmas Party from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Another chance to see what’s new and check out possible Christmas

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  • RACING PREVIEW – NOV. 28-30

    November 26, 2014 Author: Dan McGee
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    While there are no more races in this region until spring other events are still happening or are being shown as reruns on TV.   Down in Southern California, at the Glen Helen track, it’s the 17th annual Red Bull Day in the Dirt. The event attracts hundreds of motocross riders for three days of competitions that end on Saturday with a huge blow out party in the barn. With the start of Super Cross only five weeks away it’s a good chance for some riders to both have fun and test themselves before that series begins in earnest. Hard

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  • MRANN’S CHAMPIONSHIP DAY

    November 25, 2014 Author: Dan McGee
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    NIGHTINGALE (Nov. 23) – MRANN ended its season here east of Fernley on the south side of I-80. For the desert racers it was their Championship Day as titles were clinched or secured.   This time the Tankslappers Motorcycle Club staged “The Return of the Jackass,” in the rolling hills. While it was windy on Saturday the weather was almost perfect on Sunday. After racing at Winnemucca the previous week the rider count was down as only 58 racers showed up to compete in the big bike event. But it was a day when veterans and young lions ruled although

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