RENO, NV (Feb. 5) — The Kicker AMA Arenacross series set up camp for a two-day show at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center this weekend. The result was two days that were a blizzard of heats, some LCQ’s and mains. Before every program began a JROTC group from a local high school presented the colors. This was followed by the National Anthem then the show began. At the end of Saturday’s 450 main winner Kyle Peters said, “ Good weekend for my Honda Team. My teammate Cullin Park and I were one-two all weekend so I was a good week
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ARENACROSS VISITS RENO
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RACING PREVIEW: FEBRUARY 3 TO 6
RENO, NV (Feb.2) — Second month of the New Year starts off with a bang as there is a car meet, motocross action as well as NASCAR’s first race of the year. Now racing is heading for even more events in the coming weeks. CAR MEETS: • On Thursday, at 7:30 p.m. Reno Corvettes has its monthly meeting at the Bonanza Casino located at 4720 North Virginia in Reno. All years and all models are welcome to these meetings. • Reno Cars & Coffee gets the month going with it first weekend of the month meet at the Keitzke Starbucks.
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BBMX AWARDS BANQUET
RENO, NV (Jan. 29) — BBMX (Battle Born Motocross) held its annual award ceremony at Boomtown. It was a packed house and there were a lot of trophies to hand out as well as raffle prizes. For those that rode in all 11 rounds there were special grand prizes that were handed out in a special raffle. The ceremony also marked the changing of the guard as the current board decided to move on so now there is a new board at the helm. For Dana Losey it marked his final time as MC for the event. Before the buffet
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RACING PREVIEW: JANUARY 27 TO 30
RENO, NV (Jan. 26) — Since it’s the fifth weekend of the month not much is happening locally except for one group. However racing is winding up both nationally, internationally and over the hill. CAR MEETS: • No word if Carson Cars & Coffee is going to have a pop up event but always pays to check their Face Book page. • On Saturday the Nevada Jeep Club is having a family ride. It’s the Sunrise Pass Trail Jeep Run and the meeting is 9 a.m. at 1392 Johnson Lane in Minden. That’s the Johnson Lane General Store. RACING &
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MUD FEST AND SPARKS CARS & COFFEE
SPARKS, NV (Jan. 23) — This weekend there was a double header, two very different events that appealed to very different car and truck people. Things got started Saturday when several hundred gathered around a huge pond off Chickadee Road, in the back of Lemmon Valley. It was Mud Fest 2022 and there was plenty of mud to go around as well as music and concessions. Taking up the challenge was mix of 4X4 Pick Ups, 4X4 SUV’s, Jeeps and even UTV’s. The driver’s of those got a mud bath as well for their efforts. All in all everyone was
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RACING PREVIEW: JANUARY 20 TO 23
RENO, NV (Jan. 19) — Hard to believe but the first month of the year is almost over. That means we’re not a week closer to more racing as tracks and series will be opening up. In our immediate area there are several car meets, a meeting of car clubs and two motorcycle groups as well as a ride. CAR MEETS: • Fallon Cars & Coffee has a meet starting at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Telegraph Coffee & Cap. The location is 1805 W. Williams Avenue. • Another fun event is Mudfest 2022 out at Chickadee Drive. There will
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RENO CARS & COFFEE AT THE HUMAN BEAN
RENO, NV (Jan. 16) — Reno Cars & Coffee had its second meet of the month. This time it was at the Human Bean, by the corner of Keitzke and Moana Lane. Good weather brought a mix of cars and one of them was a Jeep owned by Kathy Dufek. In fact her jacket almost matched her ride’s paint color. “It’s a 2020 Jeep Rubicon, they said it’s pink but kind of raspberry to me,” she said. “My husband ordered it for me and surprised me with it for Christmas. She added that this past Christmas he gave her a
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RACING PREVIEW: JANUARY 13 TO 16
RENO, NV (Jan.12) — Here we are, halfway through January and there is racing. Overseas the Dakar Rally is heading for it’s final day this weekend while here in the U.S. the Chili Bowl is working its way to the mains on Saturday. In our immediate area we have a car meet while over the hill there is MX practice. Sure signs that spring and green flags are in the near future. CAR MEETS: • This Sunday, from 10 until noon, Reno Cars & Coffee has its next meet at the Human Bean, located by the corner of Keitzke and
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MRANN AWARDS BANQUET
SPARKS, NV (Jan. 8) — Most of MRANN gathered at the Sparks Nugget for the annual awards banquet where champions were honored. After a buffet dinner everyone sat down and got ready as there was much hardware to be given out. Before things got going this reporter had a chance to talk with MRANN’s president Ricky Dahlberg. “I’m the current president and also president for this year,” he said. “This year is one of the strongest we’ve ever had in a while with over 400 members. The way our memberships are going so far this year, and we just opened
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RACING PREVIEW: JANUARY 6 TO 9
RENO, NV (Jan.5) — Well here we are in the New Year and racing has started with a bang. In this area we car meets, racing to the south but soon local racing will follow. CAR MEETS: • Things get going Saturday at 3 p.m. when the Nevada Jeep Club has its first Wine, Women and Jeeps event. The location is Whispering Vine Wine located at 85 Foothill Road in Reno. Ladies will be given a rose until the supply runs out. • That same morning Fallon Cars & Coffee is slated to have their first meet of the month, starting
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RACERS HELP ANOTHER RACER & RENO CARS & COFFEE
CARSON CITY, NV (1-1-22) — Local racers spent New Year’s Day at the Carson Raceway, an indoor track for electric go-karts. Their effort was to help a racer’s family as he is tackling a medical problem. The benefit was the idea of another local racer Royce Goetz. “I was the one that started it then Joe and Hailey Conroy pretty joined hands with the,” he said. “We all got together to help Buddy, who always helped us.” He added that Randy “Buddy” Boyd and his wife were at first reluctant but later got behind the effort. “We wanted to make
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RACING PREVIEW: DEC. 30 TO JAN. 2
RENO, NV (Dec. 29) — As we say good by to one year and welcome a New Year there are a few things happening. Next weekend however racing begins in earnest for open wheel and motocross fans. CAR MEETS: • While not exactly a car meet there is a benefit for an area driver. Hobby Stock competitor Randy Boyd has a medical issue so his friends are holding a charity benefit for him News Years Day. The Carson Raceway, located at 3777 North Carson Street is the location and things get going around noon. It’s an indoor go-kart track and
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SPARKS CARS & COFFEE: DESPITE ICE SOME SHOWED UP
RENO, NV (Dec. 26) — This week winter storms hit the Reno area and left the roads, well a bit more than icy. Still a few diehards showed up the Sparks Cars & Coffee meet. Only a couple of them were on hand when this reporter arrived around 11 although one left a couple of minutes earlier. Both owners that were present have very different cars. Probably the best equipped for the weather we’re having is Kendra Marie, who owns a 2005 Subaru Legacy. “It’s all stock right now but we’re doing a JDM EJ205 swap and it’s also a
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RACING PREVIEW: DECEMBER 23 TO 26
RENO, NV (Dec. 22) — It’s Christmas weekend so almost everything is at a stand still. However there are things that are schedule to happen but that could change due to the weather. Sorry for the lack of photos but hope to have more next week. CAR MEETS: • The usual Saturday meet with the Fallon Cars & Coffee probably isn’t going to happen on Christmas Day. Time to kick back and enjoy some family time. • Sparks Cars & Coffee is scheduled for Sunday, starting at 10 a.m. by Buffalo Wild Wings. Of course the weather might be a
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JEEP PARADE OF LIGHTS & CARS FOR TOTS
RENO, NV (DEC. 19) — Two very different events this weekend. Saturday found the Nevada Jeep Club staging a Parade of Lights and convoy through downtown Carson City. Sunday is when Reno Cars & Coffee had the third annual Cars & Toys at Muscle Motors. Things got rolling Saturday evening in front of Carson City Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram. That’s where members of the Nevada Jeep Club lined up and decorated their vehicles. Asked about this Matt Bruback said, “I’m the founder of the Nevada Jeep Club. So tonight we’re honoring Christ and having a Jeep Christmas Parade, lighting up
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