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  • KPX VISITS DESERT PARK RACEWAY

    July 11, 2022 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (July 10) — The first of two special races this season visited Desert Park Raceway this weekend. Hosting the event, KPX Karting Championship, was the Northern Nevada Kart Club as this is their home track.  Sunday is a long day with a lot of track time. Starts off with practice then a heat race. After that there is the Pre Final and the final races for each class.  In NASCAR there is the what has been called the “Room of Doom,” where any technical violations are noted. In kart racing there is the “Table of Doom,” where a

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  • RACING PREVIEW: JULY 7 TO 10

    July 6, 2022 Author: Dan McGee
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    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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  • RATTLESNAKE RACEWAY – JULY 4TH RACES

    July 5, 2022 Author: Dan McGee
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    FALLON, NV (July 4) — Rattlesnake Raceway has traditional race on July 4th every year. It’s also the site of the town’s fireworks display and this time there were some special things added to the show.  Once the heat races were done the Monster Truck ,Airborne Ranger gave a great show. Ranger Joe vaulted over cars and ended by doing donuts on the infield. e also did a second show later. Then many of the drivers, in their cars with passengers headed for the front straight. After everyone arrived there was a very special moment when Paul Carter proposed marriage to

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  • RENO CARS & COFFEE PLUS BALDINI’S MEETS

    July 3, 2022 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (July 3) — Two car meets got the month rolling. There was a third but this reporter was unable to attend that one.  Reno Cars & Coffee had its first meet of the month by the Keitzke Starbucks. As usual there was a mix of cars and some trucks.   As expected there were a couple of Corvette rows. And one of them had a special Vette. Sparks resident Ken Anderson is the proud owner of a 2008 Indy Pace Car Corvette that comes with all logos on the doors.  “They only made 500 of them and this

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  • RACING PREVIEW: JUNE 30 TO JULY 4TH

    June 29, 2022 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (June 29) — As we exit June the upcoming holiday weekend is another buffet overflowing with events and car meets. Should be great weather as well.  CAR MEETS: • The weekend gets rolling Thursday when the Carson City Thursday Night Cruisers host their next event. Times are 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. and meeting place is at the Empire Ranch Golf Course.  • Friday Summit Racing Equipment, at 960 East Glendale in Sparks has another cruise in. While the starting time is listed at 4 p.m. most won’t be there until 5 or later.  • Saturday and Sunday, the

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  • SPARKS CARS & COFFEE PLUS NNKC TRACK DAY

    June 27, 2022 Author: Dan McGee
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    SPARKS, NV (June 26) — Double-header this weekend as one group prepares for a big race in July. The other ended June with its second meet of the month.  Sparks Cars & Coffee now meets by the Starbucks located on Disc drive. That’s off the Pyramid Highway where the shopping centers are over the hill. For a warm summer day it was a pretty good turn out with many types of cars. Of course there was the Corvette row and one car was an older one that, when bought had 19,000 original miles on it. The Corvette Coupe is owned by Tom

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  • RACING PREVIEW: JUNE 23 TO 26

    June 22, 2022 Author: Dan McGee
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    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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  • FATHER’S DAY CAR SHOWS

    June 19, 2022 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (June 19) — One regular meet and one for Father’s Day highlighted this Sunday. Nice weather set the stage for a wide collection of cars, trucks and some motorcycles.  Things got rolling with Reno Cars & Coffee at the Human Bean Coffee Stand close to the corner of Keitzke and Moana Lane.. While there weren’t as many cars as usual, probably due to it being Father’s Day, there was still a varied selection of cars.  One combination was a 427 Cobra that was licensed built by Shelby parked next to a 1950’s ear pickup.  Another car had interesting

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  • RACING PREVIEW: JUNE 18 TO 22

    June 17, 2022 Author: Dan McGee
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    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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  • NORTHERN NEVADA KART CLUB: A BREEZY RACE DAY

    June 13, 2022 Author: Dan McGee
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    STEAD, NV (June 12) — The Northern Nevada Kart Club held the fourth round of its season at their track, Desert Park Raceway. To say it was breezy would be an understatement as many times the “breeze,” seemed more like a gale. Because of this the barriers on the front stretch were tied to the fence with wire. However one section wasn’t and had to be strapped so it would not be blown onto the front stretch. Some thing this reporter has never seen in all the years I’ve reported these races. Due to rain earlier the program was changed

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  • RACING PREVIEW: JUNE 9 TO12

    June 8, 2022 Author: Dan McGee
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    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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  • CAR MEET SUNDAY: TWO GOOD EVENTS

    June 6, 2022 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (June 5) — Even though clouds and a few sprinkles were around there were two car meets in Reno on this day. One of them was a benefit while Reno Cars & Coffee had its first weekend of the month meet.  The Cars & Coffee meet was by the Keitzke Starbucks and as usual had a pretty good mix of cars. In fact the turnout was very good considering the weather.  Over on one side there was a Lambo beside a Porsche. There were other combinations as well.  One vehicle on display was a 2021 Jeep owned by

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  • RACING PREVIEW: JUNE 2 TO 5

    June 1, 2022 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (June 1) — Another busy weekend for car and race fans. There is also a bunch of events on TV as well.  CAR MEETS: • The Carson City Thursday Night Cruise for this week starts at 5:30 by the Staybridge Hotel. Nice way to enjoy the lower gas prices down there and enjoy nice cruising weather.  • On Friday, starting around 4 p.m. is the Cruise-in at Summit Racing Parks. The store is located on East Glendale in Sparks.  • To the east there is the Lovelock Street Fever Show N’ Shine on Saturday and Sunday with a cruise

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  • RATTLESNAKE RACEWAY: MEMORIAL DAY RACES

    May 30, 2022 Author: Dan McGee
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    FALLON, NV (May 29) — Celebrating Memorial Day weekend Rattlesnake Raceway had a Saturday/Sunday show on the oval. The afternoon show had some drivers coming from Susanville to race.  First up was the Bootlegger class and when their main started Wade Lumsden was on point with Logan Sage chasing him. A quick caution happened but on the restart Lumsden was still leading.  Moving up through the pack was Bob Vanden, who soon took third from Ryan Parkhurst. Then he set his sights on the lead duo.   After another caution Lumsden was under challenge from Vaden, who eventually used an

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  • RACING PREVIEW: MAY 26 TO 30

    May 25, 2022 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (May 15) — Memorial Day, probably the biggest racing weekend of the year. There is just about something for and car or race fan.  CAR MEETS:  • Things get rolling Friday, from 4 until 7 p.m., when Summit Racing has its Friday Night Cruise. Location is on East Glendale in Sparks.  • Saturday, from 9 until 3 p.m. is the Summer Salute Car Show at Rancho San Rafael. There will be peer judging and prizes.   The event benefits both Honor Flight Nevada and the Veteran’s Guest House. Two worthy causes to help these organizations.  • This also

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