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  • RPM WORKSHOP VISITS RENO – PART 1

    December 4, 2023 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (Nov. 30) — For over 30 years the RPM Workshop has started its annual meeting schedule in Reno. This conference brings the short track racing industry to the Biggest Little City for two days of speakers and break out sessions aimed at helping promoters. Tuesday was an evening social gathering where attendees could pick up their credentials and meet other folks in the short track industry. This year the meetings moved to the Silver Legacy and things started early Wednesday morning, after the related trade show also opened. Dennis Gage got things rolling and Silver Legacy Senior Vice

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  • TOY RUN SUNDAY AND SANDBOX RACES

    December 3, 2023 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (Dec. 3) — This Sunday three groups come together to help youngsters in our community. To the east the newly restored Sandbox MX track held its first motocross Saturday. The biggest event Sunday was the 43rd annual Reno Toy Run was held and bike clubs of all kinds met at Reno Harley Davidson. This annual event is staged by the Northern Nevada Confederation of Clubs. A huge crowd was at the meeting place as well as Santa and Mrs. Claus, who was busy handing out candy canes. Rather than have all the toys inside Milne Tow donated the

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  • RACING PREVIEW: NOVEMBER 30 TO DECEMBER 3

    November 29, 2023 Author: Dan McGee
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    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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  • NORTHERN NEVADA RIDER IS AN ISDE CHAMPION

    November 26, 2023 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (NOV. 25) — This year’s ISDE (International Six Day Enduro) was held in Argentina. Americans filled the podiums and a local rider was part of the winning team. That rider is Austin Serpa, the Sales and Activation Manager at Carson City Motorsports. Besides his day job he’s raced at lot with MRANN’s desert off-road events but got interested in ISDE. “I saw one of my teammates do it in 2018 and that sparked my attention to the event,” he said. “Seemed like a really fun event so I did it in 2019.” His first time results left a

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  • RACING PREVIEW: NOVEMBER 23 TO 26

    November 22, 2023 Author: Dan McGee
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    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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  • ENDUROCROSS CROWNS ITS CHAMPIONS IN RENO

    November 20, 2023 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (Nov. 18) — The AMA Endurocross series ended its season at the Reno Livestock Events Center on Saturday. The event was the championship round for several classes. The afternoon was taken up by practice sessions and qualifying races for several classes. The evening program began with introducing the top pro riders. Then it was time for the JROTC from Sparks High School to present the colors. Not it was time for racing and first up was the Expert Class where the top six advanced into the Pro motos. First on point was Angus Riordan and chasing him Cody

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  • RACING PREVIEW: NOVEMBER 16 TO 19

    November 15, 2023 Author: Dan McGee
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    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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  • LOVELOCK AWARDS & SANDBOX REOPENS

    November 13, 2023 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (Nov. 12) — Lovelock Speedway held its banquet and awards ceremony this Saturday. Over in Fernley on Saturday and Sunday the motocross track known as the Sandbox held its first official practice sessions. • LOVELOCK AWARDS: There was hardware to handout to the top three in six classes that raced at the track. The track had its first full season after being dark for the past couple of years. In addition to the trophies there were jackets for the class champions. Bret Wilkins was the MC and before dinner started read a short speech welcoming everyone. Then it

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  • RACING PREVIEW: NOVEMBER 9 TO 12

    November 8, 2023 Author: Dan McGee
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    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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  • RATTLESNAKE RACEWAY AWARDS BANQUET

    November 6, 2023 Author: Dan McGee
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    FALLON, NV (Nov. 4) — The annual awards banquet for Rattlesnake Raceway was held at the Eagles hall. Most of the racers and their family members showed up. After a nice banquet it was time to start celebrating the champions, top points earners and rookie of the year. First up were the Mini Stocks. Unfortunately the 2023 champion Kent Knisley was unable to be there. At season’s end Knisley had 770 points while second place Cooper Lee had 746 points. The Willie Ferrier Rookie of the year was Dakota Thunder, who ended up third in points. Next came the Bootlegger

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  • RACING PREVIEW: NOVEMBER 2 TO 5

    November 1, 2023 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (Nov. 1) — Big time change this weekend as well as car meets and motocross events over the hill. In addition NASCAR has its championship weekend. CAR MEETS: Reporters Note: These meets will depend on the weather although the hardcore car people will be there. • The big event this weekend is at Fernley Ninetyfivea Speedway.  It’s the annual FERN 45 event that includes a verity of events including an off-road poker run Saturday. The event supports veterans and starts Thursday. • Thursday morning gets going early, at 7 a.m., when the Iron Mafia meets at Kim’s Donuts.

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  • RATTLESNAKE RACEWAY: HALLOWEEN RACES

    October 29, 2023 Author: Dan McGee
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    FALLON, NV (October 28): The oval track season for Northern Nevada came to a close with the Halloween Races at Rattlesnake Raceway. As a special treat, after the heat races there was a trick or treat session for the youngsters on the front straight. The weather while clear and windy was cold but there were four features with five classes. The IMCA Modifieds and IMCA Northern Sport Mods ran separate heats but a combined feature while the Street Stocks had the largest car count. In the Bootlegger feature it was no contest. Peter Lossing not only won the heat race

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  • RACING PREVIEW: OCTOBER 26 TO 29

    October 25, 2023 Author: Dan McGee
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    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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  • RIBBON CUTTING, OFF ROAD RACING & SPARKS CARS & COFFEE

    October 23, 2023 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (Oct. 22) — Been a varied weekend with good weather although that may change this week. Still it was a pretty good time for all concerned. Out in Fallon there was a ribbon cutting for a shop and the season’s final Fallon Cars & Coffee meet at the Alley Bar located south of downtown. Owners Ronnie & Lora Seagraves were celebrating the official opening of their garage. Asked about it Seagraves said, “I’m co owner with my wife Lora. It’s something that I came up with a long time ago, you hear about Gas Monkey Garage and something

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  • RACING PREVIEW: OCTOBER19 TO 22

    October 18, 2023 Author: Dan McGee
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    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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