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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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  • BBMX ROUND 4: FERNLEY 95A MOTORSPORTS COMPLEX

    May 23, 2022 Author: Dan McGee
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    FERNLEY, NV (May 22) — Round 4 of this year’s BBMX season was staged on the motocross track at Fernley 95A Motor Sports Complex. There was a large turn out of around 515 entries so that usually means from350 to over 400 riders.  There were enough riders to have several motos where the starting gate was almost full. One of them, the second 85cc Open moto, did fill the gate. In fact a couple of divisions had Consi races after the regular field was determined.  The second 125/250 D moto may have had the closest finish of the day.  When the

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  • RACING PREVIEW: MAY 19 TO 22

    May 18, 2022 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (May 18) — Once again the car and race fan’s buffet is over flowing. There is something for about everyone to choose from this coming weekend. CAR MEETS & CRUISES: • On Friday, starting around 5 p.m. at Summit Racing, located on East Glendale in Sparks, there will be another cruise-in.    • To the east the summer’s first Fernley Main Street Cruise begins around 6 p.m. and the Wigwam is the meeting place. These happen on the third Friday of the month through the summer.  • Over at the Grand Sierra it’s a three day event as Hot

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  • SHOOTOUT AT JESUP: MRANN ROUND 3

    May 16, 2022 Author: Dan McGee
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    JESUP, NV (May 15) — This weekend the Rimbenders Motorcycle Club hosted The Big Head Yellow Head 100. The event returned to an area that hasn’t been visited for several years  On Sunday all the racers lined up according to the group they belonged in, Experts, Amateurs and Novice. Ahead of them the Banner Crew was ready to start things.  The starts are dead engine and when the banner is raised everyone gets ready. Once it drops riders kick their mounts to life and head into a funnel like area that leads them onto the course. While the first two

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  • RACING PREVIEW: MAY 12 TO 15

    May 11, 2022 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (May 11) — A busy weekend for fans of car meets, oval track, drag racing and off-road motorcycle racing. And that’s just in this area. There is racing over the hill as well as a great variety of events on TV. It’s a very busy weekend.  CAR MEETS & SHOWS: • Summit Racing Equipment, located on East Glendale in Sparks is having it’s Friday night cruise ins. Things get going around 5 p.m. and it’s a great way to end the work week.  • Saturday has a pair of car shows. Down in Carson City from 10 until 3

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  • AMERICAN VALLEY SPEEDWAY: DWARF CAR NATIONALS

    May 9, 2022 Author: Dan McGee
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    QUINCY, CALIF. (May 7) — This weekend American Valley Speedway hosted the Western States Dwarf Car Nationals. It was also the ninth annual Dave Richardson – Leroy Kay Memorial Race.  The two events honor two area drivers that lost their lives racing a decade ago. During Saturday’s playing of the National Anthem the Dwarf Car field did a 4-wide salute to the fans. Then they were joined by Gene Kay, one of Leroy’s relatives, driving his IMCA Modified and carrying the numbers both drivers raced under. There were three divisions of Dwarf Cars racing, Sportsman, Veterans and Pros. Friday was

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