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  • RACING & CAR MEET PREVIEW: DEC. 26 TO JAN. 4

    December 25, 2024 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (Dec. 25) — Merry Christmas to all our readers. Hope it was a great day for you. This week we have racing in our area plus other things. Since we’re still in the Re-Run zone and it’s the fifth weekend of the month things are a bit scrambled until we get into the New Year. As a result these reports will be a bit different. CAR MEETS: • The Thursday meet for the Iron Mafia has been moved to Friday. Starting time is 8 a.m. and the location is Kim’s Donut and Tea House located at 1328 U.S.

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  • SPARKS CARS & COFFEE – LAST MEET THIS MONTH

    December 22, 2024 Author: Dan McGee
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    SPARKS, NV (Dec. 22) – Three days before Christmas Sparks Cars & Coffee held its final meet of the month and of the year. Next time they meet it will be the second weekend in January 2025. Unfortunately, due to the weather and the upcoming holiday, the turnout was sparse but there was a decent variety of cars. At one end of a row were two exotic and high performance cars. One was imported, a Lamborghini, while the other was domestic, a Dodge Viper. The owner Seth McDonough, was earlier highlighted for another Viper he owned, but this one is

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  • RACING & CAR MEET PREVIEW: DEC. 19 TO 22

    December 18, 2024 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (Dec. 18) — Almost to Christmas and New Year’s so racing on TV is truly in the Re-Run Zone. However there are still car and motorcycle events in our region. CAR MEETS: • Thursday as usual starts at 8 a.m. when the Iron Mafia has its meet at Kim’s Donut and Tea House. Location is 1328 U.S 395 North in Gardnerville. • Still no word if the Friday Night Meet in Fernley is still going or has stopped. If it does then the meeting place is the 76th station. So hopefully someone will let me know. • Saturday

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  • CAR CLUBS HELP CHILDREN’S CABINET

    December 15, 2024 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (Dec. 15) — Several car clubs came together this weekend to help the Children’s Cabinet. Starting the day was Reno Cars & Coffee. Asked about why this meet was different Lance Freitas, who heads the group, explained why it was. “This is our ninth annual Toy Run,” he said. “We wanted to donate toys for the kids and Old Slammers were doing their drive over at Winco. So I thought we’d partner with them and make one big event rather than two small events.” While it started small more and more arrived and at 11:30 the group was

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  • RACING & CAR MEET PREVIEW: DEC. 12 TO 15

    December 11, 2024 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (Dec. 11) — Well the Holiday Season is here and for most, with few exceptions, racing is in the annual Re-Run Zone. However there are car meets, some holiday cruises and even a huge event coming at year’s end. NOTICE: I’d also like to note the weather might be effecting some of the events listed her. CAR MEETS: • Once again the Iron Mafia gets the weekend rolling starting at 8 a.m. Thursday morning. Location is Kim’s Donut and Tea House at 1328 U.S. 395 North in Gardnerville. • There may or may not be a Friday Night

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  • RPM WORKSHOP VISITS RENO

    December 10, 2024 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (Dec. 5) — The RPM Workshop, now in its 52nd year, has two workshops. First is at Reno then early next year, in Daytona. These Workshops bring the short track industry together. Tuesday evening is a time to socialize with other promoters as well as sign in. It’s held in the Novi Lounge of the Eldorado and the casino provides a buffet meal. • Wednesday opened with a small trade show that is part of the Work Shop. After Dennis Gage got the meeting going he introduced Ron Goodman, the Vice President of Sales for the Eldorado, who

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  • ANNUAL RENO TOY RUN FOR CHARITY

    December 8, 2024 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (Dec 8) – Sunday was the 44th Annual Reno Toy Run, which is organized by the Northern Nevada Confederation of Clubs. The meeting place was Reno Harley-Davidson located at 2315 Market Street. The dealership helps out the group as many ride Harleys. One person very happy with the event is Steven Daniel, the dealership’s general manager. Asked if he’s happy to support the Toy Run he said, “Absolutely. You know it didn’t always start here. I know about 07 or 08, as long as I’ve worked here, it’s started at the dealership. “We’re happy to support the event,

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  • RACING & CAR MEET PREVIEW: DEC. 5 TO 8

    December 4, 2024 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (Dec. 4) — Well here we are heading into December. While TV is going into the Re-Run Zone there are still car meets, toy runs and tree lightings as well as parades where cars are included. So here we go. CAR MEETS: • As usual the Iron Mafia gets the weekend rolling starting at 8 a.m. Thursday at Kim’s Donut and Tea House. Location is 1328 U.S. 395 North in Gardnerville. • Thursday, Friday and Saturday is the annual North Pole Village. Location is across the street from the Sparks Nugget and there are all kinds of displays,

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  • RENO CARS & COFFEE STARTS DECEMBER ROLLING

    December 1, 2024 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (Dec. 1) — As we wave good-by to November and hello to December, Reno Cars & Coffee got the month started. The cool temperatures kept the car count on the low side but there were still a good amount that attended. Cars & Coffee meets always have a variety of cars and trucks. This row starts with a station wagon, an import as well as a square body Chevy truce by a modified SUV. There were even three Corvettes. While one was an older front engine model there were a pair of more recent versions present Many times

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  • RACING & CAR MEET PREVIEW: NOV. 28 TO DEC. 1

    November 27, 2024 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (Nov. 27) — Here we are, Thanksgiving week and on Sunday we head into December. While virtually all racing is about to take a short pause there are still car meets and cruises to enjoy. CAR MEETS: • Since this is Thanksgiving weekend I’m not going to mention some events that usually happen every week as I’m not sure they will this time. So I’ll jump right into the weekend.  • Saturday, from 9 until 11 a.m. is when the Fernley Klazzic Kruizers have their Christmas for the Kids. Location is Red’s BBQ in Fernley. • Sunday has

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  • SPARKS CARS & COFFEE CLOSES OUT NOVEMBER

    November 24, 2024 Author: Dan McGee
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    SPARKS, NV (Nov. 23) — Sparks Cars & Coffee timed it perfectly, as the meet was between two storm surges. Even though the cool weather might have reduced the car count there were more than enough on hand. As usual there were a variety of cars plus some trucks. On example was a very nice restored Chevelle next to a vintage raised 4X4. Many times an owner has a car for several years and put a lot into it. One example is Dave Selesnick and his his 1966 Pontiac GTO Convertible he brought to the meet. Asked what he done

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  • RACING & CAR MEET PREVIEW: NOV. 21 TO 24

    November 20, 2024 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (Nov. 20) — Well it’s almost Thanksgiving weekend and racing is over in our region although there are still car meets and maybe a cruise. With stormy weather headed our way things could get iffy so it’s best to check first. CAR MEETS: • I’m told the Thursday meet with the Iron Mafia happens rain or shine. So at 8 a.m. they’ll meet at Kim’s Donut and Tea house at 1328 U.S. 395 North in Gardnerville. • The White House NV in Carson City still has the Friday and Saturday even cruises scheduled. Meeting place is at 402

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  • AMATEUR DAY AT ARENACROSS

    November 19, 2024 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (Nov. 17) — After the pros raced for two nights the course was altered and the Amateurs to got their turn. As usual there are many classes and they ran a set of heats then mains. REPORTER’S NOTE: While I’m including all the classes due to an accident was only able to stay for the heat races. As a result wasn’t able to stay for the mains but I’ve got as many pictures of the eventual winners as I could. Starting the show is the Stacyc Class, they race small eBikes and two Northern Nevada rider scored victories.

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  • ARENACROSS VISITS RENO LEC

    November 18, 2024 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (Nov. 15) — The Reno/Sparks Livestock Events Center was busy place this weekend. That’s where the 2024/2025 AMA Arenacross season began. Friday and Saturday were for the Pros while Sunday the amateurs had their turn on a modified track. • Day two of the Arenacross was Saturday with the same schedule as Friday. After the two LCQ races for the pros, it was time for the Micro Open Limited race with the 4 to 8-year-old riders. When the gate dropped Ashton Etzen took off with Tallan Smith giving chase. They finished in that order. Next up was the

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  • RACING & CAR MEET PREVIEW: NOV. 14 TO 17

    November 13, 2024 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (Nov. 13) — As a storm heads out way there is still one more racing event in our area but this one is indoors. There are also other races to go before several seasons end. CAR MEETS: • Again the Iron Mafia, starting at 8 a.m. Thursday gets the weekend rolling at Kim’s Donut and Tea House. Location is 1328 U.S. 395 North in Gardnerville. • The Friday Night Meet in Fernley should be a go. Meeting time is 6 p.m. at the 75th Station. If this has changed will someone please let me know. REPORTER’S NOTE: With

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