RENO, NV (Sept. 28) — As we exit September and head into the Bewitching month of October with a flurry of events. There are plenty of car meets while another Northern Nevada oval track ends its season. There are a bunch of events on TV both national and international. CAR MEETS: • Hot August Nights is hosting its Fall Frenzy and Coat Drive from 9 until 2 p.m. Saturday. The location is Baldini’s Casino in Sparks. • That afternoon Rail City Casino in Sparks is having October Fest Show & Shine. House are 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. and there
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RACING PREVIEW: SEPT. 29 TO OCT 2
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RACING PREVIEW: SEPTEMBER 22 TO 25
RENO, NV (Sept. 21) — Fall started yesterday and we’re about to say good-by to Septembrt, but the area is going to be full of car meets as well as Street Vibrations Fall Rally. There are two groups ending their racing seasons this weekend not to mention what’s on TV. CAR & MOTORCYCLE MEEETS:• Biggest event this week is the annual Street Vibrations Fall Rally. A 4-day celebration of motorcycles that turns our area into Sturgis West. There will be events at Reno Harley-Davidson as well as Battle Born Harley Davison in Carson City. In addition to what is happening
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RACING PREVIEW: SEPT. 15 TO 18
RENO, NV (Sept. 14) — As summer winds down tracks are starting to end their seasons yet there is still more racing to come. There are car shows and cruise-ins to enjoy as well as events on TV. CAR MEETS: • Down at the Topaz Lodge and Casino, south of Gardnerville, there is the 12th annual Cruz ‘N Shine, a Show & Shine car show. Starts on Thursday and runs from 8 until 3 each day with a BBQ on Friday evening. • Friday is the final Downtown Fernley Cruise Night all types of cars are invited. Cruise starts
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RACING PREVIEW: SEPT. 8 TO 11
RENO, NV (Sept. 7) — Another busy weekend for car, cruise and racing fans. Now that Labor Day is area tracks and professional series are getting ready to bring the curtain down on their seasons but there still is more to go. CAR MEETS & CRUISES: • Saturday, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. is the 2nd Annual Genoa Customs & Classics Car Show in the downtown area. All Makes and Models are welcome and there are trophies, dash plaques and raffle prizes. • That same day the Need 2 Speed is starting the first round of its Battle Racers
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RACING PREVIEW: SEPTEMBER 1 TO 5
RENO, NV (AUG. 31) — Well September is here with the late summer heat. Car meets and cruise-ins are starting to end not to mention racing series are looking at the end of their seasons. It is a time of change. CAR MEETS: • Joe Bob’s Chicken House in Sparks is having the Last Bash Car Show/Rock A Billy show Saturday. Starts at 4 p.m. and everyone is welcome. • Also on Saturday is the Show for Awareness sponsored by the Impalas Car Club. Hours are 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Sun Valley Community Park located at 115 West 6th
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RACING PREVIEW: AUGUST 18 TO 21
RENO, NV (August 17) — Once again a mixed bag of events in Northern Nevada. Not to mention a bunch of on TV and the Internet. CAR MEETS & CRUISES: • Thursday is another off day for cruising. Good time to shine the rig as things get going on Friday. • Friday is a buffet of different events. Starting around 5 p.m. The next-to-the-last cruise in at Summit Racing will get going. Location is 960 East Glendale Ave., in Sparks. – That same evening, starting by the Fernley Moose Lodge on the west side of town is the next Downtown Fernley
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RACING PREVIEW: AUGUST 11 TO 14
RENO, NV (Aug. 10)— Now that Hot August Nights is over many cruises that took the week off are back as well as is racing in this region. There is also a bunch of racing nationally and internationally. CAR MEETS: • On Friday Summit Racing, on East Glendale in Sparks is having another cruise in. Things usually get going around 5 p.m. • Saturday, from 11 to 3 p.m. is when the Bonanza has it Cowboy Truck Show. Should be an interesting meet with all types of trucks on display. • On Sunday Sparks Cars & Coffee has its first
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RACING PREVIEW: AUGUST 4 TO 7
RENO, NV (August 3) — This is the week many wait for all year as its Hot August Nights. This brings to Northwest Nevada a 10-day celebration of cars and all things related as well as a host of entertainment. The streets as well as casino parking lots will be full of cars from years gone by. Not to mention nightly cruises along Virginia Street in downtown Reno as well as Sparks. Over in Sparks, on the west parking lot of the Nugget there is a very short dragstrip. Great for doing burnouts and the real race, since the course
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RACING PREVIEW: JULY 28 TO 31
RENO, NV (July 27) — This weekend starts a 10-day buffet for car fans. There will be car meets, cruises and the kick off or Hot August Nights. In addition there is a bunch to see on TV. CAR MEETS & CRUISES: • This week is the final Carson City Thursday Night Cruises. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. at Bully’s on North Carson Street. • Friday, starting around 5 p.m. is the next cruise-in at Summit Racing in Sparks. The store is located at East Glendale just past the railroad tracks. • Friday and Saturday, starting at 9 a.m.
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RACING PREVIEW: JULY 21 TO 24
RENO, NV (July 20) — Once again the race and car fan has a huge buffet to choose from. There is something for almost any type of fan. CAR MEETS & CRUISES: • Carson City Thursday Night Cruises, starting at 5:30 p.m. will meet at the Carson Mall. Nice way to end a summer’s work day. • Friday, starting around 5 p.m. is when the weekly Summit Racing Equipment cruise in starts. Nice way to end the work week and the location is on East Glendale in Sparks, by the railroad tracks. • Saturday has three events: – The
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RACING PREVIEW: JULY 14 TO17
RENO, NV (July 13) — Another action packed weekend is ahead of us with racing, car meets and a bunch of events on TV. Yes it’s summer time here in Northern Nevada. CAR MEETS: • This week, starting at 5 p.m. the Carson City Thursday Night Cruise will start at the Dayton Valley Golf Course. • Friday will be a busy time. Over on East Glendale, starting around 5 p.m., there is a cruise in at Summit Racing Parts. + It’s also when the next Downtown Fernley Main Street Cruise happens. It starts at 6 p.m. and goes from
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RACING PREVIEW: JULY 7 TO 10
RENO, NV (July 6) — Now that the holiday weekend is behind us there is another weekend full of car meets as well as racing. Once again it’s another buffet of events for about any race fan. CAR MEETS: • The Carson Thursday Night Cruisers will meet from 5:30 until 7:30 for their weekly get together. The meeting place this week is Battle Born Harley Davidson. • Friday, probably starting around 5 p.m. is when there is a cruise in at Summit Racing Equipment in Sparks. The store is located on East Glendale beside the railroad tracks. • Saturday, from 9
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RACING PREVIEW: JUNE 23 TO 26
RENO, NV (June 22) — Now it’s officially summer and racing, as well as car meets and cruises, are rolling along. There is something for about everyone this weekend as we head toward the 4th of July weekend. CAR MEETS: • This week’s Carson City Thursday Night Cruisers, starting at 5:30 p.m. gathers at the Carson Shopping Center at the south end of town. • As usual, starting around 5 p.m., Summit Racing Equipment will have its Friday night cruise in. The store is located on East Glendale in Sparks close to the railroad tracks. • On Saturday, from 9
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RACING PREVIEW: JUNE 18 TO 22
RENO, NV (June 17) — This will be a short one due to me being in hospital for a couple of days. Didn’t get home until this afternoon but wanted to get something out for those wanting to know what is happening. CAR MEETS: • This Saturday is the annual Women with Wheels Car Show in Virginia City. It’s by the Silverland Hotel & Suites and usually has a great variety of cars. Hours for the show are 9 until 3 p.m. • Koyote Kruisers Car Show is Saturday, from 8 until 4 p.m. at Vesco Park in Winnemucca. •
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RACING PREVIEW: JUNE 9 TO12
RENO, NV (June 8) — A lot is happening again since we’re swinging into summer. Car meets, racing, as well as a lot on TV will keep fans occupied this weekend. CAR MEETS: • This week’s Carson City Thursday Night Cruise, from 5:30 until 7:30, will start at the Empire Ranch Golf Course. • Friday, starting around 5 p.m., is when Summit Racing Parts in Sparks has its next cruise-in. a good way to end the workweek. The business is located on East Glendale. • Out in Fallon, at the Churchill County Fair Grounds the 12th annual Rockabilly Riot is
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