RENO, NV (Oct.13) — As racing winds down it’s a bit slim this weekend but there are car meets, a new motocross track opening and still a bunch on TV to watch. Yes fall is here the championships are still to be decided. CAR MEETS: • Motor Shows @ Tahoe 2021 gets the weekend rolling with the three-day South Tahoe “Classic” and Old Car Giveaway. Things should get going around10 a.m. each day and the weather is supposed to be good. The location is Heavenly Village@ Gondola and Highway 50. • Be sure to check the Carson Cars & Coffee’s
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RACING PREVIEW: OCTOBER 14 TO 17
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RACING PREVIEW: OCTOBER 7 TO 10
RENO, NV (Oct. 6) — Car meets, a local clean up as well as a lot of area races highlight this weekend not to mention what’s on TV and the Internet. The race fan’s buffet table is overloaded this time around. CAR MEETS: • Things get rolling Friday at 6 p.m. with a meet at the 76 station in downtown Fernley. Who knows might end up as a cruise as well. • Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until noon Fallon Cars & Coffee has its first meet of the month. Location is the Telegraph Coffee and Tap located at1805 W. Williams
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RACING PREVIEW: SEPT. 30 TO OCT. 3
RENO, NV (Sept. 29) — First weekend of fall and things are bit slow as we move away from summer. The Indy Car series is over, both NASCAR and NHRA are heading toward the championship rounds of their respective seasons. In our region the final oval track races will happen this month but for the two-wheel crowd more races are on tap. They will carry racing into early November. CAR MEETS: • The weekend gets started Friday at 6 p.m. when the National Automobile Museum has “Art, Autos and Wine.” This is a benefit for the museum and should be
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RACING PREVIEW: SEPTEMBER 23 TO 24
RENO, NV (Sept. 22) — Autumn has begun and that means local racing is winding down, except for motorcycles, and professional series are heading toward their championships. Also car meets and cruises are mostly on the weekends now. CAR & MOTORCYCLE MEETS: • Biggest event of the weekend is Street Vibrations – Fall Rally, it turns this area into Sturgis West. This year it’s in the art section of 4th street west of downtown as well as in Carson City and Virginia City. Things get going Thursday and go into late afternoon on Sunday. For further information please check, www.roadshowsreno.com.
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RACING PREVIEW: SEPTEMBER 16 TO 19
RENO, NV (Sept. 15) — As we head toward the end of summer racing is still going strong. Not only in this region but across the country with some overseas. CAR MEETS: • There are a pair of meets on Sunday but since Carson Cars & Coffee has pop up events it’s always a good idea to check their Face Book page if one lives down there. • Reno Cars & Coffee has its next meet Sunday starting at 10 a.m. The location is the Human Bean Coffee stand located by the intersection of Kietzke and Moana Lane. It’s close
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RACING PREVIEW: SEPT. 9 TO 12
RENO, NV (Sept. 8) — This weekend’s Racing Preview begins with an announcement. As summer winds down there are less cruises but there still are car meets not to mention racing locally, regionally and around the world. ANNOUNCEMENT: • If you are planning on racing in the 50th anniversary Virginia City Grand Prix registrations are now open. The earlier one gets this done the better chance of getting a decent starting number. CAR MEETS AND CRUISES: • Friday is the last Fernley Main Street Cruise for this year. It runs from 6 until 9 p.m. and the meet up place
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RACING PREVIEW: SEPT. 2 TO 5
RENO, NV (Sept 2) — Labor Day weekend is a big one in the racing world. There is a bunch going on in this region as well nationally and internationally so let’s get on with it. ANNOUNCEMENTS: • Lovelock Speedway Silver State Racing will be painting bleachers and the wall this Saturday and more clay is coming to the track. They could use some help so if you have time the project starts around 10 a.m. and any assistance would be appreciated. • If you ride a dirt bike be sure to stay in contact with Reno Area Dirt Riders
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RACING PREVIEW: JULY 1 TO 4
RENO, NV (June 30) — As we exit June we’re heading into the July 4th weekend and there are many car events, racing as well as fireworks. Can be an exciting time for all. CAR MEETS & CRUISES. • This week’s Thursday cruise in Carson City, from 5 until 7 p.m., meets at the Port of Subs located at 931 Jacks Valley Road. • Friday has two cruises that dovetail into one another. Starting around 5 p.m. the first cruise in is at Summit Racing Equipment located at 963 East Glendale in Sparks. Then from 6 until 9 p.m. its
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RACING PREVIEW: JUNE 24 TO 27
RENO, NV (June 23) – This week’s Racing Preview has a host of car meets, racing in our region as well as a bunch nationally and internationally. Yes summer is here and the green flags are waving. CAR MEETS: • This week’s Thursday’s Carson City cruise, from 5 until 7:30 p.m., will base out of The Human Bean at Highway 50 and Airport Road. • Friday has another cruise in at Summit Racing Equipment located at 90 East Glendale in Sparks. The meet begins around 5 p.m. and it’s a great way to unwind after the work
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RACING PREVIEW: JUNE 17 TO 20
RENO, NV (June 16) – Another weekend full of racing to watch and attend not to mention cruises and car shows in our region. The banquet table is almost over flowing. CAR MEETS: • This week’s Thursday cruise in Carson City, starting at 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and the meeting place is Johnny Rockets located at 4600 Snyder Avenue. • Friday is another cruise in at Summit Racing Equipment located at 960 E. Glendale Avenue in Sparks. Things get going around 5 p.m. and there should be a good selection of cars to see. • There
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RACING PREVIEW: JUNE 10 TO13
RENO, NV (June 9) – Racing preview this week highlights more car meets and cruises plus much racing. In fact Fallon has two big events, Susanville has another and to the south Baja will echo to the song of racing. CAR MEETS/CRUISES: • On Thursday, from 4 until 7 p.m., the National Auto Museum is hosting a Hot August Nights Show and Shine. It’s a free event to show case some great cars. • This week’s Thursday Cruise in Carson City runs from 5 to 7:30 p.m. and the meeting place is Battle Born Harley Davidson.
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RACING PREVIEW: JUNE 3 TO 6
RENO, NV (June 2) – With summer upon us Racing Preview is like a buffet table overloaded with treats. Locally things have exploded with meets and cruises plus there is plenty on TV to see. CAR MEETS: • This Thursday there is a new cruise in as the south Steak ‘N Shake starts at 4 p.m. with music and cars of all types are welcome. The location is at 470 South Meadows Parkway. • Down in Carson City a series of Thursday night cruises begins this week. All vehicles are welcome, things go from 5 until 7:30
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RACING PRVIEW: MAY 27 TO 30
RENO, NV (May26) – This will be an interesting week, not that many cruises but three races in our area. In addition two of the biggest racing events are happening in the mid-west and south-east. CAR MEETS/CRUISES: • Things get rolling starting at 4 p.m. when Summit Racing Equipment, located at 960 East Glendale in Sparks has another Friday cruise in. • After that there will be another Fernley Main Street Cruise that runs from 6 until 9 p.m. The Wigwam is the meeting place. Even if you don’t want to cruise bring a chair and you
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RACING PREVIEW: MAY 20 TO 23
RENO, NV (May 19): As we head toward the biggest racing weekend of the year things are ramping up nationally and in this region. The only question for us is the incoming weather that will hit then be gone by Saturday. CAR MEETS & CRUISES: • Summit Racing Equipment, located at 950 E. Glendale Ave. in Sparks will host another Friday cruise in. Things get going around 4 p.m. and hopefully the weather will cooperate • There may or may not be Fernley Main Street Cruise on Friday. They haven’t let me know which weekends it will happen.
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RACING PREVIEW: MAY 13 TO 16
RENO, NV (May 12) – Racing Preview this week has much going on in our region including a special event and announcements. There are a bunch of racing happening across the country as well as overseas. CAR MEETS: • Locally the weekend gets started at Summit Racing Equipment located at 960 East Glendale Ave., in Sparks. Things get rolling at 4 p.m. and if it’s like last year there will be music and maybe prizes. • Fernley/Fallon Cars & Coffee is also having a meet then a cruise. Assembly point is by Jerrys/Telegraph Coffee at 5:30 then at
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