QUINCY, CALIF. (May 13) — The Western States Dwarf Car National Series visited American Valley Speedway this weekend. It’s usually the biggest event of the season and started the season for the track. Right after the National Anthem the entire field of Dwarf Cars, plus a few Sport Mods, lined up on the front straight. Their parade laps paid homage to Dave Richardson and Leroy Kay, who the event is named after, as well as Todd Damron and Race Shelton. The event is named the Dave Richardson and Leroy Kay Memorial. Once that was completed it was time for the

LOVELOCK, NV (April 15) — After being dark for over a year Lovelock Speedway came back to life this weekend. The event was the Berta Graham Memorial sponsored by the Evenson Law Office. Graham was a long time supporter of the track and Evenson, a local resident, used to race there. Prior to the heat races several competitors did parade laps to honor her memory. First up was the Gen-X class and it was an easy victory for Lovelock resident Kent Knisley. He got the honor of taking the first victory at the reopened track. Next to take the green

RENO, NV (4-10-23) — On Easter weekend Diamond Mountain Speedway opened its 2023 season. It was a Friday-Saturday event for the track. As traditional once Saturday’s heat races ended it was time for the annual Easter Egg Hunt. Youngsters were divided by size and after a countdown the rush was on. Some of the very young were a bit confused as what they were supposed to while older ones were on the hunt. Once that was taken care of there were two dashes where the winners would win $100. In the IMCA dash Jeffrey Hudson got the lead and hung

FALLON, NV (Sept. 10) — Rattlesnake Raceway ended the 2022 points season with a Friday/Saturday show. Saturday ended with a memorial race dedicated to a former driver and a large payout to the Hobby Stock winner.  The IMCA Stock Cars got the night’s feature races started. On the green Jesse Gonzales jumped into the lead with the pack chasing him.  There was a quick caution after a car spun in Turn 4 but got going again. When racing resumed “Rocketman” Gonzalez took off with Marie Curtis giving chase. It was an easy victory for Gonzalez while Curtis, after a strong run,

RENO, NV (AUGUST 13) — The Bonanza Casino in Reno had a Cowboy Truck Show this Saturday. There was a pretty good mix of vintage, restored and almost new trucks on display.  There were several lines of various types of trucks. One of them was a 1958 Studebaker Transtar owned by Marty Meckler.  “It’s all original, 258 cubic inchV-8, it’s got a three-speed transmission with a Borg Warner overdrive. Very rare,” he said. “I’ve done a little bit of restoration but it’s pretty much all original stock. I’ve had it about 10 years. It’s not a daily driver but I

SUSANVILLE, CA (July 24) — Diamond Mountain ended its regular season with the Fair Races. The annual race ends the Lassen County Fair and has a couple of events added to it.  In the end, it was a night of cautions and yellow flags in all but one race. And the flagman was probably very tired from so much waving his yellow flag.  The evening got started with an added event; Power Wheels competition for the kids. Each had a balloon attached to the front and back of their ride with the goal of popping the balloon of a competitor. 

QUINCY, CALIFORNIA (July 16) — American Valley Speedway staged the next round of its 2022 season Saturday. It was a good night full of a hard racing and a lot of action on the track.  That action began right at the start of the Mini Stock main. Right at the green Lilly Montgomery and Victor Torres tangled. Both had to pit for flat tires.   On the second start Matt Canada and Suzi Schmitt were up front. A few laps later both leaders tangled on the backstretch.  Canada was able to keep going but Schmitt’s car had to be towed

FALLON, NV (July 4) — Rattlesnake Raceway has traditional race on July 4th every year. It’s also the site of the town’s fireworks display and this time there were some special things added to the show.  Once the heat races were done the Monster Truck ,Airborne Ranger gave a great show. Ranger Joe vaulted over cars and ended by doing donuts on the infield. e also did a second show later. Then many of the drivers, in their cars with passengers headed for the front straight. After everyone arrived there was a very special moment when Paul Carter proposed marriage to

FALLON, NV (May 29) — Celebrating Memorial Day weekend Rattlesnake Raceway had a Saturday/Sunday show on the oval. The afternoon show had some drivers coming from Susanville to race.  First up was the Bootlegger class and when their main started Wade Lumsden was on point with Logan Sage chasing him. A quick caution happened but on the restart Lumsden was still leading.  Moving up through the pack was Bob Vanden, who soon took third from Ryan Parkhurst. Then he set his sights on the lead duo.   After another caution Lumsden was under challenge from Vaden, who eventually used an

QUINCY, CALIF. (May 7) — This weekend American Valley Speedway hosted the Western States Dwarf Car Nationals. It was also the ninth annual Dave Richardson – Leroy Kay Memorial Race.  The two events honor two area drivers that lost their lives racing a decade ago. During Saturday’s playing of the National Anthem the Dwarf Car field did a 4-wide salute to the fans. Then they were joined by Gene Kay, one of Leroy’s relatives, driving his IMCA Modified and carrying the numbers both drivers raced under. There were three divisions of Dwarf Cars racing, Sportsman, Veterans and Pros. Friday was

FALLON, NV (April 23) — Rattlesnake Raceway opened its 2022 season with a two-day show this weekend. There were seven classes on hand, plus two pro-stocks that had a demonstration at the end of Saturday night.  After the heat races there was a meet-and-greet on the front straight. There spectators could meet the drivers and see their cars.  Then it was time for a somber tribute to the track’s former long time medic. Last November Jimmy McKinnon succumbed to the virus.  The Gabbs native would drive to Fallon for the races and be the on-track medic. Before heading to the

RENO, NV (April 17) — Happy Easter to all my readers. There were two very different events this weekend with racing and a car meet.  Saturday afternoon began with the next race at Diamond Mountain Speedway. Fortunately the storms missed the track as on Easter Saturday they have a Easter Egg Hunt for the kids on the infield.  Before any heats got started the kids came on the infield. Two zones were for the bigger kids while the little ones had two zones of their own. Since the crowd was smaller due to the weather the kids had a bigger

SUSANVILLE, CA. (April 9) — Diamond Mountain Speedway as in action this weekend. There was a show Friday and Saturday and on Sunday there was a cruise to help the Northern Nevada Zoological Society.  On a windy and cool Saturday night the Mini Stocks began the mains after all the heats had been completed. First on point after the start was Anthony Hovland being chased by second place Nick Boucher.  There were two cautions that slowed the pace but each time the green waved again Boucher was leading the charge although Bob Kelly was giving chase. In the end Boucher