The season rolls on with another action packed weekend of racing. Motorsports Preview for this weekend is full of various events to suit almost any race fan, not only in our region but nationally and internationally as well. The Mammoth Motocross starts next week so if any riders want to get in some last minute practice LivFast Exit 28 is the place to be. Times are 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. If you want to help some young area riders heading there Testa Motorsports in Gardnerville will be having a car wash and raffle from 9
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MOTORSPORTS PREVIEW: JUNE 9 TO 12
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RACING PREVIEW: JUNE 2 THROUGH 5
In addition to the usual suspects, there is a brand new event visiting our area. Racing Preview for this week has a special event as well as various other motorsport happenings in our area. And the national scene as well is going full blast. There is a new event in our area, the first ever Silver State Motoclimb at Wild West Motorsports Park located east of Sparks off the Mustang exit on I-80. Riders will face the challenge of a new hill as they race the clock and terrain. The promoter still has slots open for amateur riders and is
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RACING PREVIEW: MAY 26 TO 29
The biggest racing weekend of the year is upon us and almost every professional series will be in action. Racing preview for this weekend has a variety of events to see or watch. Our region will see a trio of two-day shows in three very different racing disciplines. Down in Hawthorne the Valley Off Road Association (VORRA) has a 225-mile desert race. Friday will be check-in with an additional check-in Saturday along with pre-running the course and the race itself will be on Sunday. Rattlesnake Raceway in Fallon also has a two-day show, Saturday and Sunday. On both days the
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MOTORSPORT PREVIEW: MAY 19 TO 22
Once again it’s going to be a jam packed weekend of racing action. Motorsport Preview for this weekend is another buffet that’s large enough to satisfy any fan, not matter what their hunger is for racing. The big event in our region is the grand reopening of Hawthorne Speedway, a track that’s been dark for almost 20-years. It’s a festival down there as Saturday is Armed Forces Day. There will be a parade then a concert and finally the track opening itself. Gates open at 4 p.m. with racing beginning at 5 p.m. It will also be the site of
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RACING PREVIEW: MAY 12 TO 15, 2016
After last week’s rains washed out all but one event this week promises good racing weather. Racing preview for this week has a banquet of different events for almost any racing fan. Locally Rattlesnake Raceway will be dark this Saturday due to a national shooting match at the gun club. The track and club share a hill and usually alternate weekends. American Valley Speedway in Quincy will finally get its season going Saturday. Mud packing begins at 6 p.m. with a 7 p.m. start to the action. Last year the track got a lot of new clay so it should
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MOTORSPORTS PREVIEW: MAY 5 TO 8
Weather could affect local racing this weekend but we’ll have to wait and see. This week is a bit slim as we head into May and local events could be affected by the weather, in fact some are. Fernley 95A Speedway hosts the third annual David Richardson and Leroy Kay WSDCA Memorial Regional race. Racers as far away as Utah and other states plan to compete in this event. Right now the event is on two evenings, both starting at 6 p.m. for the Friday and Saturday show. These little Dwarf Cars are as fast, and sometimes faster than the
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MOTORSPORT PREVIEW: APRIL 28-MAY1
It’s another action packed weekend for race fans and the plate is over flowing with choices for almost anyone. Motorsports preview this week has something for all most any racing fan. Either live, on TV or the Internet. Biggest event in our area is the 45th annual Virginia City Grand Prix. A must do race for most off road motorcycle racers and a victory that many covet but few earn. The Comstock Classic starts on main street at 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Riders line up in rows of 10 and are launched a few seconds apart. There are some
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MOTORSPORT PREVIEW: APRIL 13-17, 2016
It’s another weekend full of events for any race fan, from live action in our area to events nationally and overseas. The motorsport preview this week is full of racing action. In fact almost any type of fan can find something either locally, on TV or the Internet. First of all our sponsor Reno Motor Sports is celebrating it’s 20th year in business. If you have the time, or before heading to one of the races on Saturday stop by, check out what they have and have a “Dennis Burger,” their being served after 11 a.m. One event begins Friday
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RACING PREVIEW: APRIL 7 TO 10
This week there is racing live, on TV and the Internet. Racing preview for this week has a mix of events for both the two-wheel and oval track fans. Once again there will be no practice at the Livfast Exit 28 motocross track as they are preparing for their next race. Fernley 95A Speedway will host its second race of the season Saturday with a 2 p.m. start time. All the car classes will be in action on the oval. Motocross racers competing in the 775 Spring Classic Series will head for Winnemucca for the third round of their series.
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RACING PREVIEW: MARCH 31-APRIL 3
Finally racing has begun in earnest here in this area as the Speed Merchants entertain their fans. Racing preview for this week is pretty full now that the Easter Holiday is behind us. Series, both here nationally and internationally, will be at full throttle. Locally the oval track season is progressing as Rattlesnake Raceway opens its 2016 season Saturday. Racing, which includes the cars and karts begins at 6 p.m. and round out the field will be the first round of the new series for the Nevada Pro Stock Association as these cars mark their return to the track. On
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RACING PREVIEW: MARCH 24-27
A little slow this week with the holiday but its another lull before the storm of action. Racing preview this week is a bit slim as the Easter holiday is upon us. Most national and international series are taking a holiday until things get going with a bang next week. However there are a few things happening in our region and over the hill. For drag racers Summit Racing will the place to be on Saturday. The NHRA will have chassis certification there from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. And oval track racers and fans will be happy as Fernley
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RACING PREVIEW: MARCH 17-20
Racing is really heating up as series are getting started both nationally and internationally week. Racing preview for this week has local happenings that lead into the new season, which starts next week. Out in the Fallon area two tracks have having test-and-tune sessions. South of town, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., Top Gun Raceway has testing for drag racers. Just east of downtown, Rattlesnake Raceway is having its practice or play day probably starting around 10 a.m. Northern Nevada Kart Club will be in action Sunday with its annual Practice Race Day at Desert Park Raceway. The track
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RACING PREVIEW: MARCH 10-13
Racing is heating up and this week’s preview has where the action will be for fans. Racing preview this week includes another local race as well as what’s on TV and the Internet, which is of special interest to those that are two-wheel fans. Not only does Daylight Savings Time begin on Sunday but that’s the same day of the first round for the 775 Spring Classic motocross series. So fans and competitors need to reset their clocks Saturday night. The location will be east of Sparks at Livfast Exit 28 Motocross Track. People can camp there and on
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RACING PREVIEW: FEB. 25-28
Racing season is almost here and this article show the increase in activity. This week’s Racing Preview shows that spring is fast approaching as the second desert race of the season is upon us and the first motocross in our region is only one week away. Locally Livfast Exit 28 will once again host practice sessions from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. This weekend the Cheaters and Rimbenders clubs combine forces to bring the Rhino Roller 100 out at Blue Wing Flat. That’s a location northwest of Toulon, which is this side of Lovelock. Saturday begins at
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RACING PREVIEW: FEB. 18-21
The seasons are beginning to get started as this weekly preview will show you where you can watch the action. While local racing is just beginning to heat up for the season there is one major racing organization about to start its season with a huge blast. This week NASCAR gets the year rolling as all three of its top divisions take to the high banks of Daytona International Speedway. But first, on the local scene, Livfast Exit 28 will be holding practice sessions from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at their motocross track. The next local race is over
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