RENO, NV (Jan. 10) – It’s the New Year and racing has started here as well as overseas. In just a couple of weeks racing will start in our area so good by to the Re-Run Zone. CAR MEETS: • Thursday starts early at 7:30 when the Iron Mafia holds its weekly met at Kim’s Donuts. Location is 1328 U.S395 North in Gardnerville. Dress warm as it’s supposed to be cold. • The following afternoon, starting at 4:30 p.m., is the weekly Friday Night Meet in Fernley. Location is at the 76th station. • Sunday, starting at 10 a.m. is
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RACING PREVIEW: JANUARY 11 TO 14
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RACING PREVIEW: JANUARY 4 TO 7, 2024
RENO, NV (Jan.3) — Well here we are in the New Year and we’re finally leaving the Re-Run Zone. Racing has begun and this weekend two major series will get rolling as well as local car meets. One thing to keep in mind is that all the meets and races here and in Northern California are subject to change depending on the incoming weather. CAR MEEETS: • This Thursday there are a pair of meets, one in the morning and the newest in the afternoon/evening. • Sunday starting at 10 a.m. Reno Jeeps & Coffee has a meet by the
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RACING PREVIEW: DECEMBER 28 TO 31
RENO, NV (Dec. 27) — As we bid good-by to 2023 things are starting to happen in the world of Motorsports. Over the next three weeks two oval track events will see the green flag, a classic off-road event starts and the starting gate drops kicking off the start of Supercross. Until then we’re kind in the dead or Re-Run Zone. CAR MEETS: • Weekend gets going at 7:30 a.m. Thursday when the Iron Mafia has it’s usually meet. Location is Kim’s Donuts at 1328 U.S. 395 North in Gardnerville. Good way to get the day going. • A great
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RACING PREVIEW: DECEMBER 14 TO 17
RENO, NV (Dec. 13) – The end of the year is coming fast so we’re still in the Re-Run Zone for the next couple of weeks. Until then there are car events and motocross practice sessions to attend as well as things on the Internet. CAR MEETS: • The weekend gets rolling at 7::30 a.m. Thursday when the Iron Mafia has its weekly meet. Location is at Kim’s Donuts 1328 U.S.395 North in Gardnerville. • Then there is the Fernley Friday Night Meets. They start at 5:30 p.m. by the 76th Station. • There are three events Saturday. Starting a
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RACING PREVIEW: DECEMBER 7 TO 10
RENO, NV (Dec.6) — While TV is in the Re-Run zone there is still racing going on not to mention car, jeep and truck meets in our area. CAR MEETS: • As usual the Iron Mafia will host its Thursday meeting at Kim’s Donuts. Starting time is 7 a.m. and location is at 1328 U.S. 395 North in Gardnerville. • On Saturday there is Toys for Tats that starts at noon and goes as long as it takes. Location is Boulevard Tattoo at 3502 S. Virginia Street, unit 46. Please bring an unwrapped toy. • Sunday has a double header
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RACING PREVIEW: NOVEMBER 30 TO DECEMBER 3
RENO, NV (Nov. 29)— Even though TV is in the Re-Run Zone there are Toy Runs this weekend, a motocross and racing to the south. CAR MEETS: • The Iron Mafia gets the weekend at 7 a.m. Thursday with its weekly car meet. Location is Kim’s Donuts at 1328 U.S. 395 North in Gardnerville. • On Saturday starting at 1 p.m. the Nevada Jeep Club is having a Scoop or Two Ice Cream Jeep Run. Location is at720 U.S.50 in Dayton. • Sunday is a huge day with two major Toy Runs involving three clubs. -Things get rolling when
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RACING PREVIEW: NOVEMBER 23 TO 26
RENO, NV (Nov. 22) — Well here we are, Thanksgiving weekend. While most racing is taking a holiday there is still some going on. CAR MEETS: • The Iron Mafia should have its usual Thursday morning meet, starts at 7 a.m. and could be a great way to start Thanksgiving. Location is Kim’s Donuts at 1328 US 395 North in Gardnerville. • Sunday at 10 a.m. Sparks Cars & Coffee has its second meet of the month. Location is by the Starbucks off Disc Driver in Sparks. MOTOCROSS (PRACTICE AND RACING): • Big event for motocross riders is the 26th
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RACING PREVIEW: NOVEMBER 16 TO 19
RENO, NV (Nov. 15) — We’re heading into the annual slowdown and entry into the Re-Run Zone. However there is still racing going on, including a major event in Reno, as well as over the hill and in Baja. CAR MEETS: • Once again the Iron Mafia will start the weekend at 7 a.m. on Thursday. Meeting place is Kim’s Donuts at 1328 U.S. 395 North in Gardnerville. • Fridays, starting at 5:30 is when the Friday Night Meet in Fernley starts. Meeting place is the 76th station. • This Friday is the year’s final meet for the Reno’s EVO
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RACING PREVIEW: NOVEMBER 9 TO 12
RENO, NV (Oct. 8) — This weekend the last major national series ends its 2023 season. In our region there are three races left, an awards banquet as well as a test event at a renewed motocross track. There is a lot of racing in other series still to come as well as a bunch of car meets. Fortunately the weather for this weekend looks good. CAR MEETS: • Things get going at 7 a.m. Thursday morning when Iron Mafia has its weekly meet at Kim’s Donuts located at 1328 U.S.395 North in Gardnerville. • Friday, from noon until 5
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RACING PREVIEW: OCTOBER 26 TO 29
RENO, NV (Oct. 25) — Fall is upon us and there are a bunch of special car meets this weekend. In addition there are two races in this region as well as national series on TV. CAR MEETS: • Things get going Thursday morning at 7 a.m. when the Iron Mafia hosts another meet at Kims Donuts & Tea House. Location is 1328 U.S. 395 North in Gardnerville. • Friday, starting at 5:30, the next Friday Night Meet in Fernley happens. Meeting place is the 76th gas station. • Friday evening, at 8 p.m. is when Reno Evo has their
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RACING PREVIEW: OCTOBER19 TO 22
RENO, NV (Oct. 18) — This week off road racing, car meets and a bunch of racing on TV as well as motocross action over the hill. It will be a busy fall weekend for some. CAR MEEETS: • Thursday, starting at 7 p.m. Iron Mafia hosts its weekly meet at Kim’s Donuts & Tea House. Location is 1328 U.S. 395 North in Gardnerville. • At 5:30 Friday evening Fernley Car Meets hosts another cruise. Great way to end the week and meeting place is at the 76th Station. • Saturday has a trio of car meets, one in Fallon
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RACING PREVIEW: OCTOBER 12 TO 15
RENO, NV (Oct. 11) — Mother Nature gave us a preview of what is coming but for now good weather returns for a racing and car show weekend. On TV, national and regional series are still heading for their season ending events. CAR MEETS: • Things get rolling when Chrysler-Jeep of Reno has three days of Jeep Festival featuring everything from a cocktail party, Show N’ Shine and ending with trail rides. – The big part of the event is at Idlewild Park on Saturday. There will be all kinds of events at the park that day. • On
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RACING PREVIEW: OCTOBER 5 TO 8
RENO, NV (Oct. 4) — Still more racing as the next-to-last oval track event in Northern Nevada is this weekend and the Northern Nevada Kart Club closes its season. There are also car meets, motocross races in Northern California as well as events on TV. CAR MEETS: • For you early birds, the Iron Mafia has a meet starting at 7 a.m. Thursday. All makes are welcome and its at Kim’s Donuts and Tea House located at 1328 US 395 North in Gardnerville. • On Saturday, from 8 until 3 p.m., the Bonanza Casino has Aloha for Maui, a benefit
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RACING PREVIEW: SEPT. 28 TO OCT. 1
RENO, NV (Sept. 27) — Fall is upon us, area tracks are ending their seasons with special shows but there is more motorcycle racing to come. National series are in their countdown or playoff series. Car meets are winding down but there are still more to come. CAR MEETS: • Thursday at 7 a.m. the Iron Mafia hosts another meet at Kim’s Donuts and Tea House. All makes are welcome and the address is 1328 U.S. North 395 in Gardenerville. • On Friday, starting at 10 a.m. The Silverado Casino in Fernley is hosting a car show, the Silverado Classic,
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RACING PREVIEW: SEPT. 21 TO 24
RENO, NV (Sept. 20) — As fall begins we’ll get a small blast of cooler air then things warm up again. Just in time for a big motorcycle rally, more car meets and regional racing for a summer farewell. CAR MEETS: • While not cars this week is the annual Street Vibrations Fall Rally. Starts Thuresday and goes through Sunday with events in Reno, Carson City and Virginia City. • Things get rolling Saturday when the Impalas Car Club hosts the 3rd Annual Show & Shine for Mental Health Awareness. Times are 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. and the location
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