RENO, NV (Feb.2) — Second month of the New Year starts off with a bang as there is a car meet, motocross action as well as NASCAR’s first race of the year. Now racing is heading for even more events in the coming weeks. CAR MEETS: • On Thursday, at 7:30 p.m. Reno Corvettes has its monthly meeting at the Bonanza Casino located at 4720 North Virginia in Reno. All years and all models are welcome to these meetings. • Reno Cars & Coffee gets the month going with it first weekend of the month meet at the Keitzke Starbucks.
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RACING PREVIEW: FEBRUARY 3 TO 6
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RACING PREVIEW: JANUARY 27 TO 30
RENO, NV (Jan. 26) — Since it’s the fifth weekend of the month not much is happening locally except for one group. However racing is winding up both nationally, internationally and over the hill. CAR MEETS: • No word if Carson Cars & Coffee is going to have a pop up event but always pays to check their Face Book page. • On Saturday the Nevada Jeep Club is having a family ride. It’s the Sunrise Pass Trail Jeep Run and the meeting is 9 a.m. at 1392 Johnson Lane in Minden. That’s the Johnson Lane General Store. RACING &
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RACING PREVIEW: JANUARY 20 TO 23
RENO, NV (Jan. 19) — Hard to believe but the first month of the year is almost over. That means we’re not a week closer to more racing as tracks and series will be opening up. In our immediate area there are several car meets, a meeting of car clubs and two motorcycle groups as well as a ride. CAR MEETS: • Fallon Cars & Coffee has a meet starting at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Telegraph Coffee & Cap. The location is 1805 W. Williams Avenue. • Another fun event is Mudfest 2022 out at Chickadee Drive. There will
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RACING PREVIEW: JANUARY 13 TO 16
RENO, NV (Jan.12) — Here we are, halfway through January and there is racing. Overseas the Dakar Rally is heading for it’s final day this weekend while here in the U.S. the Chili Bowl is working its way to the mains on Saturday. In our immediate area we have a car meet while over the hill there is MX practice. Sure signs that spring and green flags are in the near future. CAR MEETS: • This Sunday, from 10 until noon, Reno Cars & Coffee has its next meet at the Human Bean, located by the corner of Keitzke and
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RACING PREVIEW: JANUARY 6 TO 9
RENO, NV (Jan.5) — Well here we are in the New Year and racing has started with a bang. In this area we car meets, racing to the south but soon local racing will follow. CAR MEETS: • Things get going Saturday at 3 p.m. when the Nevada Jeep Club has its first Wine, Women and Jeeps event. The location is Whispering Vine Wine located at 85 Foothill Road in Reno. Ladies will be given a rose until the supply runs out. • That same morning Fallon Cars & Coffee is slated to have their first meet of the month, starting
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RACING PREVIEW: DEC. 30 TO JAN. 2
RENO, NV (Dec. 29) — As we say good by to one year and welcome a New Year there are a few things happening. Next weekend however racing begins in earnest for open wheel and motocross fans. CAR MEETS: • While not exactly a car meet there is a benefit for an area driver. Hobby Stock competitor Randy Boyd has a medical issue so his friends are holding a charity benefit for him News Years Day. The Carson Raceway, located at 3777 North Carson Street is the location and things get going around noon. It’s an indoor go-kart track and
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RACING PREVIEW: DECEMBER 23 TO 26
RENO, NV (Dec. 22) — It’s Christmas weekend so almost everything is at a stand still. However there are things that are schedule to happen but that could change due to the weather. Sorry for the lack of photos but hope to have more next week. CAR MEETS: • The usual Saturday meet with the Fallon Cars & Coffee probably isn’t going to happen on Christmas Day. Time to kick back and enjoy some family time. • Sparks Cars & Coffee is scheduled for Sunday, starting at 10 a.m. by Buffalo Wild Wings. Of course the weather might be a
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RACING PREVIEW: DECEMBER 16 TO 19
RENO, NV (Dec. 15)— We’ll there are still a couple of things plus some MX practice, at least on our side of the mountains. As far as TV goes we’re deep in the Re-Run Zone for the next few weeks. CAR MEETS: • The Nevada Jeep Club gets things going Saturday with the Carson City Christmas Convoy and Parade of Lights. The assembly point is on the frontage road by Carson Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep and Ram. They want everyone there by 4:30 p.m. then the parade starts at 5 p.m. and proceeds north up Carson Street to Bullys. From there
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RACING PREVIEW: DECEMBER 9 TO 12
RENO, NV (Dec. 8) — This week’s Racing Preview has more car meets, parade of lights as well as some racing. On the TV side we are almost 100% into the Re-Run Zone but that ends a month from now. CAR MEETS/LIGHT PARADES: • Friday has two light parades to choose from. Here in Reno the Hills Angels 4X4 club is staging the 2nd Annual Reno Light Parade. The meeting place is the dirt area on the south side of Meadowood Mall. The meeting time is 5 p.m. then at 6 p.m. everyone convoys up Virginia Street through downtown. The
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RACING PREVIEW: DECEMBER 2 TO 5
RENO, NV (Dec. 1) — A very full weekend as both car and motorcycle clubs join forces to help disadvantaged children in our area. There is also some racing as well just before we truly are in the end of the year Re-Run Zone. CAR & MOTORCYCLE MEETS: • The weekend gets rolling at 10 a.m. Saturday at Big Valley Honda at 225 Market Street. The dealership and Reno Area Dirt Riders have combined forces for an OHV Registration Drive as well as helping the annual Reno Toy Run. Bring an unwrapped new toy and you’ll be entered in a
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RACING PREVIEW: NOVEMBER 18 TO 21
RENO, NV (Nov. 17) — Well here it is mid-November and there is still racing although not in our state. There are car meets as well as a special clean up this weekend. CAR MEETS: • Keep an eye on Carson Cars & Coffee’s Face Book page. They tend to have pop up events and might have one for Saturday evening. • Since it’s the third weekend of the month Reno Cars & Coffee, from 10 a.m. Sunday until noon, will have another meet. The location is at the Human Bean by the intersection of Kietzke and Moana. There is
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RACING PREVIEW: NOVEMBER 11 TO 14
RENO, NV (Nov. 10) — It’s Veteran’s Day weekend and another professional series will crown its champions on Sunday. Still there is a lot of racing happening as well in our region and state. CAR MEETS: • Saturday has two very different meets. + Things start when Fallon Cars & Coffee has its one at the Telegraph Coffee and Tap. Times are 9:30 to noon and the location is 1805 W. Williams Avenue. + At little later the Misfits Crew and D.J. Cillo are having a Canned Food and Toy Drive at the Sparks A&W located at 1311 Baring Blvd.
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RACING PREVIEW: NOVEMBER 4 TO 7
RENO, NV (Nov. 6) — First and foremost, remember we go off Daylight Savings Time Saturday night. Be sure to set your clocks back then. This weekend is a bit slim but there are a few events in our region, at least one car meet and something for the two-wheel crowd. CAR MEETS: • So far the only meet listed is Sunday’s Reno Cars & Coffee at the Kietzke Starbucks. Times are 10 a.m. until noon and with good weather the turnout should be great. • Since they tend to have pop up events be sure to check the Face
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RACING PREVIEW: OCTOBER 28 TO 31
RENO, NV (Oct. 27) — It’s Nevada Day weekend, also Halloween. In our region there will be several car shows, a parade as well as an oval track race plus more on TV to watch. CAR MEETS: • On Saturday the Nevada Day parade begins at 10 a.m. in Carson City. There should be several car groups in the parade. One, #45 on the list, is Women With Wheels led by Teresa Aquila, who is also the host of Teresa’s Garage Radio Show, heard on America Media Matters at 2 p.m. Tuesdays. • After the parade the Northern Nevada Classics
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RACING PREVIEW: OCT. 21 TO 24
RENO, NV (Oct 21) — Although things are winding down as winter approaches there are still car meets, a major race in our area plus some drifting as well as races on TV and the Internet. CAR MEETS: • Locally Sparks Cars & Coffee will have a meet on Sunday by Buffalo Wild Wings. Start time is 10 a.m. and of course that will depend on the weather. • To the south Carson Malls Cars & Donuts is having its final event of 2021 Sunday. Roll in time is 9:45 a.m. and the first 24 people get a free donut.
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