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  • RACING PREVIEW: MAY 23 TO 27

    May 22, 2019 Author: Dan McGee
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    OTHG Nationals

    RENO, NV (May 22) — Racing Preview this week is full of events as we highlight the biggest racing weekend of the year. There is something for about any race fan. CAR MEETS AND CRUISES: • Racing Preview has several car meets and cruises for the weekend. Things start Friday at Summit Racing from 6 until 8 p.m. when they have their weekly cruise in. The location is 960 East Glendale in Sparks. Then on Saturday, from 9 until 3 p.m. there is the Summer Salute Car Show at Rancho San Rafael. Depending on the weather there could be as

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  • SPRING REVIVAL PLUS CAR MEETS

    May 20, 2019 Author: Dan McGee
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    Hot August Nights

    RENO, NV (May 10) – A sure sign of spring is the Hot August Night?s Spring Revival that visited downtown Reno this weekend. The Friday, Saturday event was blessed with decent weather, at least during the daytime. Winning the Best In Show was Mark Hain and his 1959 Rambler Cross Country Station Wagon. Asked why he chose this car he said, “It was the first car I remember as a child and I absolutely loved it. So when you become adult you have to revert back to your childhood. I decided I wanted to build one and here she is.”

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  • RACING PREVIEW: MAY 15 TO 19

    May 15, 2019 Author: Dan McGee
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    Hot August Nights

    RENO, NV (May 15) – Racing Preview this week is jam packed with events in this area, regionally and across the country. But some could be affected by weather headed our way. CAR, CRUISES AND MEETS: • The weekend starts Friday morning when Hot August Nights begins its Spring Fever event to downtown Reno. This event runs through Sunday and it’s a good way to view some cars we’ll see in August. Once again weather could be a factor at least during Friday. • Friday evening, starting at 6 p.m. is another Summit Racing Cruise In. Things get going at

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  • BATTLE BORN MX: ROUND 5 AT THE SANDBOX

    May 15, 2019 Author: Dan McGee
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    BBMX

    FERNLEY, NV (MAY 12) – Warm weather and hot racing highlighted round 5 of the Battle Born MX spring series. While entries were slightly down it still took 20 motos to include all the classes and combinations. Eight pros were on hand but one of them, Tony Evans was eliminated in a nasty looking get off during the first set of motos. Fortunately he was able to get up and walk back to the pits. In the second 250/450 moto Gaige Demars briefly led until T.J. Taylor took the lead on the second lap. From that point on it was

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  • LOVELOCK SPEEDWAY: LET’S GO RACING

    May 13, 2019 Author: Dan McGee
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    Lovelock Speedway

    LOVELOCK, NV (May 11) – Despite a low car count the decision was made to go racing and race they did. Helping was Mother Nature setting the stage with great weather. This was the first scheduled visit by the Northern Nevada Winged Sprints but only six of them showed up. Sadly the driveline in Bob Cooney’s car came off during the heat race and ended his night. When the sprint car main began only three cars answered the green as the others had mechanical problems, which kept them back in the pits. First on point was heat winner Dalton Christiani

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  • RACING PREVIEW: MAY 9 TO 12

    May 8, 2019 Author: Dan McGee
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    Sparks Cars & Coffee

    RENO, NV (May 8) – Racing Preview for this week has several races happening in our region. There are also some car and cruise events as well as things to watch on TV and the Internet. CARS AND CRUISES: • Racing Preview has two local car events this weekend. Things start at 6 p.m. Friday at Summit Racing Equipment, 960 East Glendale, with another Cruise in evening. It’s a great way to wind down from the work week as well as meet other car people or just admire the cars on display. On Sunday, starting at 9 a.m. by the

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  • DWARF CAR NATIONALS AT QUINCY

    May 8, 2019 Author: Dan McGee
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    Western States Dwarf Cars

    QUINCY, CA (May 4/5) – This weekend the Western States Dwarf Car Nationals visited American Valley Speedway located in Feather River Country. The event is the sixth annual Dave Richardson and Leroy Kay Memorial Race, named after two drivers lost their lives about seven years ago. Saturday before things got started and to honor both men all the cars present, Dwarfs, B Mods and Hobby Stocks did several parade. Saturday night.  the money night and it’s when the Pros race their 30-lap main event that closes the evening. After the dust had settled winner Joe Frock said, ” This time

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  • NORTHERN NEVADA KART CLUB: ROUND 2

    May 6, 2019 Author: Dan McGee
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    NNKC

    STEAD, NV (May 5) – The Northern Nevada Kart Club held the second race of its season at Desert Park Raceway. Mother Nature blessed the event with almost perfect weather for a day of hard racing. For this round the short course was used. Part of that is the old turn now number 8, onto the front straight. Not everyone got it right and the barrier got a good work out during the day. The race of the day was the Senior LO206 main. Right after the green it became a three-way battle for the lead. Up front veteran Steve

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  • VIRGINIA CITY GRAND PRIX 2019: SUNDAY

    May 4, 2019 Author: Dan McGee
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    VCGP

    VIRGINIA CITY, NV (April 28) – The day after the Pros, Experts and Amateurs race it’s time for the Novice riders as well as the women, bombers, vintage bikes and new this year, the Diva and Adventure Bikes classes. Sunday had another tribute to the late Bob Cavakis. In fact family members and the announcers downed a small glass of Southern Comfort in his honor. With so many classes a rider’s corrected time usually determines their finishing position. This is especially so on Sunday as the skill levels vary so much. VCMC added two classes this year like the Diva

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  • RACING PREVIEW: MAY 2 TO 5

    May 1, 2019 Author: Dan McGee
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    Cruisin' Memory Lane Car Show

    RENO, NV (May 1) – Racing preview for this week has area oval tracks, motocross as well as several special events in our area. CAR MEETS, CRUISES & SPECIAL EVENTS: • On Friday from 3 until 5 p.m. there is  the Endurofest Women’s Riding Clinic at Wild West Motorsports Park. The instructor is Ty Tremaine and will focus on how to ride technical terrain. The annual Elevated Action Sports IRC Endurocross is a Saturday event but Friday is for registration and other things. Action begins at 8:30 a.m. and continues through the day. • On Saturday the Longrider Cowboys Motorcycle

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  • VIRGINIA CITY GRAND PRIX 2019 – SATURDAY

    April 29, 2019 Author: Dan McGee
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    VCGP

    VIRGINIA CITY, NV (April 27) – The 48th annual Virginia Grand Prix was a time of changes for this storied event. Starting was different,the course was different, a new class added and the event honored it’s lost announcer. Saturday is when the Pros, Experts and Amateurs race. It’s the fastest day with a four-hour time period between when the green and the checkered flag waves. Asked abut the changes VCMC president Curt Chapman said, “This year we are making a lot of changes in the club, new leadership and we’re taking the race to the next era we’re calling it.

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  • RACING PREVIEW: APRIL 25 TO 28

    April 24, 2019 Author: Dan McGee
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    Virginia City Grand Prix

    RENO, NV (APRIL 24) – Racing Preview for this weekend has a couple of car meets as well as one of the biggest races in our region. In addition there are listings for races in our region as well as national and international events. CARS & CRUISES: This Sunday from 10 a.m. until noon the Reno Euro Cars and Coffee are having a meet. The location is the Doughboys Donut shop located at 57 Damonte Ranch Parkway, #101 Another car meet is the Northern Nevada Classics and Hellfire Saloon present Back to The Fire. Hours are from 9 until 3

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  • SILVER BARONS MC HELPS CHILDREN’S CANCER FOUNDATION

    April 22, 2019 Author: Dan McGee
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    Silver Barons MC

    RENO, NV (April 20) – The Silver Barons Motorcycle Club hosted their first Easter Basket Ride Saturday. The gathering point for donations was at Reno-Harley Davidson. Although not everything went as planned the event was a success and will lead to further charity functions like this. Asked about the effort president Seth Stout said, “We were originally based our of Virginia City and we’ve got a charter in California and the Nomad Charter here in Northern Nevada.” The charity effort came after some thought about giving back to the community. “We were trying to decide where we could help out,

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  • RACING PREVIEW: APRIL 18 TO 21

    April 17, 2019 Author: Dan McGee
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    Rattlesnake Raceway

    RENO, NV (April 17) – Racing preview for this weekend is a bit slim on live action due to the Easter Holiday. However there is a live race here and some on the Internet. CARS & RIDES: Saturday’s highlight is a special benefit rider put on by the Silver Barons Motorcycle Club of Nevada from Virginia City. Their function benefits the Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation. It’s the Nomad’s First Easter Basket Ride from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. The meeting place is Reno Harley-Davidson where baskets can be dropped off and one doesn’t have to be a rider to

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  • WILD OPENING NIGHT AT 95A SPEEDWAY

    April 16, 2019 Author: Dan McGee
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    Fernley 95A Speedway

    FERNLEY, NV – It was a wild night when 95A Speedway opened its 2019 season Saturday. Except for a cooling wind the track was tacky, fast, ready for action and two classes delivered just that. There was supposed to be a 21-car IMCA field but three care were unable to start so 18 took the green flag for their 25-lap main. It was another wild affair with plenty of cautions. After the checkered flag California driver Ryan McDaniel came out on top but it wasn’t easy as he had car problems. “We were broke on lap 3 and I was

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