RENO, NV (Nov. 14) – Racing Preview this week features the final race in our region for 2018 plus races in Northern California as well as nationally. Now we start to slip into the Rerun Zone until after the New Year. CARS: Reno Cars and Coffee will have its third weekend of the month from 10 a.m. until noon this Sunday. The location is the Starbucks at 1610 Robb Drive and all are welcome. Hopefully Robert Malm will begin this fantastic restoration of a 1986 Chevy Monte Carlo for all to see. While it might look stock the Corvette Engine
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RACING PREVIEW: NOV. 15 TO 18
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RACING PREVIEW: NOV.8 TO 11
RENO, NV (Nov. 7) – This week’s Racing Preview highlights one of the two final races in our area as well as national and international events. We’re continuing our slide into the Rerun Zone as major series close down for the winter. CARS: Since it’s the second weekend of the month Sparks Cars and Coffee will have their meet from 9 a.m. until Noon on Sunday. The location is the Dunkin’ Donuts in Sparks close to the Target store. • Another Sunday meet is with Carson Cars and Coffee as they get together at 11 a.m. this Sunday. The location
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RACING PREVIEW: NOVEMBER 1 TO 5
RENO, NV (Oct.31) – Racing Preview for this week is a bit slim although there is still racing left for this season. As series wind down we’ll once again be heading into the Rerun Zone. CARS: The first weekend of the month means that Reno Cars and Coffee will have another of its Sunday meets. This one will be at the Kietzke Lane Starbucks. It’s a great time to view some fantastic cars and the meet begins at 10 a.m. and runs until noon. RACING (LOCAL AND REGIONAL): For the first time in months there are no races in our
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RACING PREVIEW: OCT. 25 TO 28
RENO, NV (Oct. 24) – Racing preview for this week begins with on a serious note. Later we’ll get to the usual topics. It’s my sad duty to inform out readers that last Sunday morning we lost Bob Cavakas, otherwise known as Moto Mouth or just plain Moto. If you don’t know him Moto was a huge supporter of motorcycle racing. A former racer he was one of the driving forces behind motorcycle events in this region. He also helped a great number of younger riders with his Moto Mouth Mini Team. For many years he announced both motocross and
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RACING PREVIEW: OCT 18 TO 21
RENO, NV (Oct. 17) – This week’s Racing Preview highlights a trio of events in our region, a big event in California as well as what’s on TV and the Internet. CAR EVENTS: Saturday has three events on tap starting with the annual Classics and Cocktails put on by Hot August Nights at the Atlantis Casino. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. and it’s a dress up affair for charity. For further information please check the HAN website at, www.hotaugustnights.net. • At the end of the month there will be a Trunk N’ Treat event so Bully’s Sports Bar
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RACING PREVIEW: OCT. 11 TO 14
RENO, NV (Oct. 10) – Racing Preview this week is showing the slow down in racing as seasons are coming to an end. But there is still plenty of action to either watch on TV or the Internet. CRUISE/CAR SHOWS: Sunday has two events for car lovers. First is the 7th annual Classic Chevy’s Fall Swap Meet at Baldini’s Casino. Set up starts at 6:30 a.m. and the show runs from 8 until 3 p.m. The other event is the second weekend of the month meet staged by Sparks Cars and Coffee. Begins at 9 a.m. at Dunkin’ Donuts, which
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RACING PREVIEW: OCT. 5 TO 7
RENO, NV (Oct. 6) – Racing preview for this week still has some cruise events, oval track racing and major league races. Summer is over, fall is in the air and things are starting to shut down for the off-season. + CRUISE/SHOW N’ SHINES: The Fernley Klazzic Kruizers 3rd annual Gunslinger Kruize begins Friday at 4 p.m. and at 10 a.m. Sunday. There may be something on Saturday as well. For further information please check www.obsoleteironcarclub.com. Saturday, from 9 until 2 p.m., Hot August Nights has its Fall Frenzy in the parking lot at Baldini’s Casino. Should be a good
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RACING PREVIEW: SEPT. 20 TO 24
RENO, NV (Sept 19) – With fall in the air seasonal racing is starting to end but there are still events to attend or watch on TV or the Internet. For many drivers its crunch time as this is the stretch run. CRUISE/SHOW N’ SHINES: On Saturday, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Baldinis hosts the Keeping the Classics Alive show n’ shine. Usually a good turn out an the weather will be pretty nice. • Next week on Wednesday, Sept 26, is the final cruise at the Sparks A&W. Things get going at 5 p.m. and it’s a great
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RACING PREVIEW: SEPT.13 TO 16
RENO, NV (Sept. 12) – Racing Preview this week has more Show N’ Shines, Racing for this region as well as on TV and the Internet. Seasons are ending so it’s a busy weekend. CRUISE/SHOW N’ SHINES: • This Saturday there are two Show N’ Shines with the closest being at Summit Racing Equipment in Sparks. The Wicked Ways Car Club is hosting this and part of the proceeds will benefit Joshua Southworth’s Medical Fund. Registration for this event is from 8 until 10 a.m. after that the public show opens and runs from 10:30 until 4 p.m. Next is
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RACING PREVIEW: SEPT 6 TO 9
RENO, NV (Sept 5) – This week’s Racing Preview has a few Show N’ Shines as well as racing that’s restarted after taking Labor Day weekend off. There is also a bunch to watch on TV and stream on the Internet. CRUISE/SHOW N’ SHINES: The Silver Sage High School Booster Club hosts its 15th annual Show N’ Shine Saturday from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. in Silver Springs. For more information please call Joy at 75-220-7422. On Sunday by Dunkin Donuts the Sparks Cars and Coffee, from 10 until noon will have its second of the month get together. Great
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RACING PREVIEW: AUG. 30 TO SEPT. 3
RENO, NV (Aug. 29) – As the stretch run begins for the season Racing Preview also reflects fewer cruises and a weekend with only one event in our area. CRUISES: Summit Racing in Sparks will have another of its Friday Cruise Ins starting at 5 p.m. and going until 8 p.m. • Reno Cars and Coffee will have its first weekend of the month get together at the Starbucks on Kietzke. Starts at 10 a.m. and there is usually some great cars to see. RACING (LOCAL AND REGIONAL): This is an unusual time as none of the oval tracks in
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RACING PREVIEW: AUG. 23 TO 26
RENO, NV (Aug 22) – This week’s Racing Preview still have some options for those into cruising as well as local racing and what can be seen on TV and the Internet. CRUISE/Show N’ Shines: • Summit Racing in Sparks has another of its Friday evening Cruise In’s but now they start at 5 p.m. and end by 8 as its getting dark early. • For those interested in a road trip the Burners Car Show in Battle Mountain is on Saturday, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Elquist Park. • Closer to home Carson Cars & Coffee has
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RACING PREVIEW: AUGUST 16 TO 19
RENO, NV (Aug. 15) – Racing preview for this week still has some places to cruise, racing in our area, a special race in Nevada plus national events. It’s another full buffet for race fans to enjoy. CRUISE/SHOW N’ SHINES: On Friday the Summit Racing Cruise In’s resume. The location is on East Glendale in Sparks and time is 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. • There are two Show N’ Shines in Carson City Saturday. The first is at Fuji Park from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. and it’s the 5th annual Send A Scout to Camp Car show sponsored
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RACING PREVIEW: JULY 26 TO 29
RENO, NV (JULY 25) – Racing Preview for this week has a bunch of cruises listed as well as what’s going on at the oval tracks in our area. Included will be schedules for the Northern California motocross tracks as well schedules for national and international series. + CRUISES/CAR SHOWS: The final Thursday night cruise in Carson City is from 5 until 7:30 p.m. and it starts at Max Casino located at 900 South Carson Street. • As usual Summit Racing in Sparks is having its Friday Cruise in from 6 until 8 p.m. However this is the last until
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RACING PREVIEW FOR JULY 19 TO 22
RENO, NV (July 18) – Racing Preview for this week is full of cruises, an announcement for a fund raiser to help a local ride as well as regional, national and international racing. • CRUISE AND SHOW N’ SHINES: The Thursday Cruise, from 5 until 7:30 p.m. in Carson City starts at the Wing Stop located at 3965 South Carson Street. As usual, from 6 until 8 p.m. Summit Racing in Sparks will have its Cruise In Show N’ Shine on Friday evening. On Saturday the Comstock Classics Car Show will be at Miner’s Park I Virginia City. Registration begins
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