LOVELOCK, NV (July 24) — After being dark for a full year the Lovelock Speedway Silver State Racing had its grand reopening this weekend. It was a Friday-Saturday show and this season the track will have four racing weekends. During the driver’s meeting the promoter said the track will be smoother when everyone returns for the Frontier Days two-day show. After the heats it was time for the main events. When the green waved 13 Bookleggers charged into Turn 1. This class is really the new Bomber division and many of the cars have flags or interesting paint jobs. Up
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LOVELOCK SPEEDWAY REOPENS
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RACING PREVIEW: JULY 22 TO 25
RENO, NV (July 21): — Another summer weekend with Racing Preview. Still a bunch on the menu as we are heading into Hot August Nights. Great news as the lights are coming back on for a track in our region. CAR MEETS: • The final Thursday night cruise in Carson City, from 5 until 7 p.m., will meet at Battle Born Harley Davidson. The dealership is located at 2900 Research Way. • The final Friday cruise in at Summit Racing Equipment is this week. Things get rolling around 5 p.m. and the location is 960 E. Glendale Avenue in Sparks.
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TWO-CAR MEET SUNDAY
RENO, NV (July 18) — Although the classic car-show in Genoa has to be canceled due to smoke two other car meets were held in Reno. While the turnout was a bit less than usual due to the heat and smoke, both had their share of cars. Reno Cars & Coffee held their meet by the Human Bean coffee stand. It is located near the corner of Keitzke Land and Moana Lane. Looking over the lines of cars part of one row belonged to the NVUS Car Club that came out in force to help support the event.Not far away
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RACING PREVIEW: JULY 15 TO 18
RENO, NV (July 14) — Another summer weekend ahead of us and another banquet of car meets, cruises and racing. Once again there is something for about anyone. CAR MEETS & CRUISES: • This week’s Thursday cruise in Carson City, from 5 until 7:30 p.m. will meet at the Hampton Inn & Suites at 10 Hospitality Way and North Carson. • Friday beginning around 5 p.m. there is another cruise in at Summit Racing Equipment located at 960 East Glendale Ave., in Sparks. They only have one more scheduled after this weekend. • On Friday, from 6 until 9 p.m.
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DESERT PARK RACEWAY: KPX VISITS NNKC
STEAD, NV (July 11) — On a hot July day the KPX Karting Championship series visited here. The events was hosted by the Northern Nevada Kart Club and as usual some members were intent on defending their home track. Saturday was for practice and qualifying. Sunday began with practice followed by two sets of heat races. Then around 2:30 the mains began. As usual the Kid Kart class started things rolling. Drivers in this class are the youngest ones and they are earning their racing spurs. Soon after the green waved, and the kids used a rolling start, Leila Pinten
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RACING PREVIEW: JULY 8 TO 11
RENO, NV (JULY 7) — As we head into one of the hottest weekends of the year, racing is still going on hot and heavy although some events have either been canceled or postponed due to the heat. There are still plenty of car meets, cruises, races as well as a lot on TV and the Internet for the race fan. CAR MEETS & CRUISES: • Thursday – This week’s Carson City cruise from 5:30 until 7 p.m. starts at Bully’s Sports Bar, located at 3530 North Carson Street. • Friday, around 5 p.m.,is when Summit Racing Equipment,located at 960
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RENO CARS & COFFEE: JULY 4TH MEET
RENO, NV (July4) — This year another first of the month for Reno Cars & Coffee happened to fall on July 4th. Despite the weather the turn out was pretty good with a good mix of cars and trucks. Some of the cars were from the Midnight Riders car club and while they parked next to each other many were came solo. One thing about these car meets are the older models that have been restored by their owners. These people have taken these cars, some of whom were abandoned, and given them new life. One example was a 1967
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RACING PREVIEW: JULY 1 TO 4
RENO, NV (June 30) — As we exit June we’re heading into the July 4th weekend and there are many car events, racing as well as fireworks. Can be an exciting time for all. CAR MEETS & CRUISES. • This week’s Thursday cruise in Carson City, from 5 until 7 p.m., meets at the Port of Subs located at 931 Jacks Valley Road. • Friday has two cruises that dovetail into one another. Starting around 5 p.m. the first cruise in is at Summit Racing Equipment located at 963 East Glendale in Sparks. Then from 6 until 9 p.m. its
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DESERT PARK RACEWAY: NNKC ROUND 4
STEAD, NV (June 27) – The fourth round of this year’s season for the Northern Nevada Kart Club was held on a hot day. Despite this the racing was also hot as drivers worked for victories and points. As usual the mains begin with the Kid Kart class. These are the youngest drivers and they are earning their racing spurs before moving up where the kids are older and more experienced. Two types of motors are used for these karts and they are so low powered their heats and main begin with a standing start. Several parents are
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RACING PREVIEW: JUNE 24 TO 27
RENO, NV (June 23) – This week’s Racing Preview has a host of car meets, racing in our region as well as a bunch nationally and internationally. Yes summer is here and the green flags are waving. CAR MEETS: • This week’s Thursday’s Carson City cruise, from 5 until 7:30 p.m., will base out of The Human Bean at Highway 50 and Airport Road. • Friday has another cruise in at Summit Racing Equipment located at 90 East Glendale in Sparks. The meet begins around 5 p.m. and it’s a great way to unwind after the work
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AMERICAN VALLEY SPEEDWAY: HARD RACING IN SUMMER HEAT
EAST QUINCY, CALIF. (June 19) – American Valley Speedway hosted racing this Friday and Saturday night. Despite the heat Saturday was the scene of some hard racing even though the car counts were on the low side. One visiting driver had recently been inducted into the West Coast Stock Car Motor Sports Hall of Fame. The IMCA Modified winner Jeff Olschowka recently sold his car but the new owner wasn’t able to race it he did. After taking the checkered flag, and doing a series of donuts in Turn 2 Olschowka said, “Make sure Colby don’t see this right
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RACING PREVIEW: JUNE 17 TO 20
RENO, NV (June 16) – Another weekend full of racing to watch and attend not to mention cruises and car shows in our region. The banquet table is almost over flowing. CAR MEETS: • This week’s Thursday cruise in Carson City, starting at 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and the meeting place is Johnny Rockets located at 4600 Snyder Avenue. • Friday is another cruise in at Summit Racing Equipment located at 960 E. Glendale Avenue in Sparks. Things get going around 5 p.m. and there should be a good selection of cars to see. • There
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TOP GUN DRAGSTRIP: NHRA NATIONAL OPEN
FALLON, NV (June 13) – This weekend the Top Gun Dragstrip hosted the NHRA District 7 National Open. As usual their were a lot of cars that towed in some as far away as Texas and Oklahoma. The drivers were chasing points so they can be in the ET finals in Las Vegas later this year. While it was warm the races went off without a hitch and there were some close finishes. Being too eager actually decided several finishes. If a driver leaves the start line too early, even if it is less than 1/100th of a
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PRO STOCKS VISIT DIAMOND MOUNTAIN
SUSANVILLE, CA (June 12) – This weekend Diamond Mountain Speedway in Susanville, California had a Friday-Saturday show. In addition to the four regular classes the Tri State Pro Stocks rounded out the racing card. Saving the best for last the Tri State Pro Stocks first did a four wide salute to the fans. Then they put on a great race as the first two finishers were usually only less than a foot apart or side-by-side. After taking the checkered flag winner Justin Crockett said, “That was a good race, we towed all the way from Pismo Beach. It
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RACING PREVIEW: JUNE 10 TO13
RENO, NV (June 9) – Racing preview this week highlights more car meets and cruises plus much racing. In fact Fallon has two big events, Susanville has another and to the south Baja will echo to the song of racing. CAR MEETS/CRUISES: • On Thursday, from 4 until 7 p.m., the National Auto Museum is hosting a Hot August Nights Show and Shine. It’s a free event to show case some great cars. • This week’s Thursday Cruise in Carson City runs from 5 to 7:30 p.m. and the meeting place is Battle Born Harley Davidson.
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