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  • NNKC MAKE UP RACE

    May 20, 2024 Author: Dan McGee
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    STEAD, NV (May 19) — Several weeks ago the Northern Nevada Kart Club had to postpone the second event in its 2024 season. That event was made up today when the weather cooperated. Things did get started a bit late but soon the program was rolling. After the second heat race it was time for the main events. First up were the Kid’s Karts. The youngest drivers race these low power karts. On the green Maddi Towne was on point with Presley Prater right behind her. Eventually Prater made the winning pass and was on his way to reaching the

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  • QUINCY SPEEDWAY HOSTS DWARF CAR NATIONALS

    May 13, 2024 Author: Dan McGee
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    QUINCY, CALIF. (May 11) — This weekend Quincy, Speedway started its season by hosing the annual Western States Dwarf Car Nationals. It was round three of this year’s series. Before the racing began the entire Dwarf Car field assembled on the track for parade laps. They honor those lost and the event has been known as the Richardson-Kay Memorial. This year it also honored Loretta Christiano, who was lost last year as well as one of Vukie Wilson’s family. During the evening two very young racers made their presence know as they scored victories over their older rivals. There were two

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  • RACING & CAR MEET PREVIEW: APRIL 9 TO 12

    May 8, 2024 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (May 9) — It appears spring and maybe summer might has arrived. Good thing as there are more car shows, cruises and racing this weekend. CAR MEETS: • Thursday begins early when the Iron Mafia has its weekly 8 a.m. meet. Location is Kim’s Donuts at 1328 U.S. 395 North. • Friday, starting at 5 p.m., is another Cruise Jn at Summit Racing. Will be a D.J. plus manager specials and the store is on East Glendale in Sparks where the railroad tracks cross the road. • Continuing Saturday is a busy day. Things get going at 10

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  • RENO CARS & COFFEE + RENO JDM

    May 5, 2024 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (May 5) — Three car groups had meets this weekend. Two were on Sunday, although this reporter was only able to get to one while the other was on Saturday, fortunately after the storm passed Reno. While the turnout was less than expected, probably due to the weather that passed over Reno, the JDM meet still two lines of cars. The founder of the JDM group is Domonic Folkman, who recently moved here from Susanville, California. Asked about his car he said, “It’s a GSX Mitsubishi Eclipse and I picked it up over the weekend. I still have

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  • RACING & CAR MEET PREVIEW: MAY 2 TO 5

    May 1, 2024 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV – May is here and racing as well as car meets are ramping up, not to mention events on TV. If there is rain this weekend it could affect scheduled outdoor events. CAR MEETS: • Thursday gets going at 8 a.m. when Iron Mafia meets at Kim’s Donuts. Location is 1328 U.S. 395 North in Gardnerville.  • A good way to end the week is the Friday Night Meet in Fernley. Starts at 6 p.m. and the location is the 76th Station on Main Street. • Saturday at the Reno Sparks Convention Center is the Best of Show

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  • THUNDER ON THE COMSTOCK – PART 2

    April 30, 2024 Author: Dan McGee
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    VIRGINIA CITY, NV (April 28) — Another spring like day greeted riders for day two of the Virginia City Grand Prix. This second day is for Novice racers and includes many classes including a few classes that race on a short course. No matter which course a rider uses it’s always a challenge. On Sunday morning there were 485 racers lined up on C Street for the 3-hour timed event. Of those 373 finished while 112 were DNF. This was the most riders the event has seen in the past few years. Just like Saturday there are two Head Start

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  • THUNDER ON THE COMSTOCK – PART 1

    April 29, 2024 Author: Dan McGee
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    VIRGINIA CITY, NV (April 27) — Once again it’s the end of April and riders from all over head for the Comstock. The attractions is the annual Virginia City Grand Prix, one race many want to compete in and, if all goes well, win. The Pros and Amateurs race Saturday in a 4-hour timed event. That means when the checkered flies the leaders might still be on the course as everyone’s place is determined by corrected time. Before the race begins two head start positions are auctioned off for local charities. The number “0” gives that rider a two-minute head

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  • RACING & CAR MEET PREVIEW: APRIL 25 TO 28

    April 24, 2024 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (April 24) — Might be a bit of weather going through the area but the weekend looks good. Two oval tracks open their season, there are several car meets and an annual classic off-road race is this weekend. CAR MEETS: • Once again Thursday has an early start at 8 a.m. when the Iron Mafia has its weekly meet. Location is Kim’s Donuts at 1328 U.S. 395 North in Gardnerville. • The Friday Night Meet at Fernley is on and starts around 6 p.m. by the 76th Station on Main Street. • On Saturday The Street Habits presents

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  • RATTLESNAKE RACEWAY OPENS ITS 2024 SEASON

    April 22, 2024 Author: Dan McGee
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    FALLON, NV (April 20) — Great spring weather greeted racers and fans as Rattlesnake Raceway opened the new season. The two-day show ran Friday and Saturday nights and a boy and a girl got a free bike that second night. Saturday’s program began on a somber note. Drivers lined up on the front stretch to honor Loretta Christiano, who suddenly passed away last week at a Dwarf Car National in Bakersfield, California. Her husband is a Dwarf Car racer and he led the memorial lap to honor her. First on the racing card was the Street Stock feature. When the

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  • NORTHERN NEVADA KART CLUB SEASON OPENER

    April 22, 2024 Author: Dan McGee
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    STEAD, NV (April 21) — With almost perfect weather the Northern Nevada Kart Club staged the first round of its 2024 season. Racing with a new compound tires offered a challenge but the drivers seemed pleased with them.. After two sets of heat races and an intermission it was time for the main events. Since the shortest course was used there were more laps for the heats and mains. Leading off was the Kid Kart class and their main was 10-laps long. These are the next generation of racers driving low power karts and they use a standing start. When

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  • RACING & TV PREVIEW (APRIL 18 TO 21)

    April 17, 2024 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (April 17) — Great weather ushers in a fantastic weekend for car lovers, curisers and race fans. In addition there are some fantastic races on TV as well. CAR MEETS: • Thursday begins at 8:30 a.m. when the Iron Mafia meets at Kim’s Donuts in Gardnerville. Location is 1328 U.S. 395 North. • Friday has two events and both are in Fernley. • On Saturday, starting at 9 a.m. the Nevada Jeep Club is having its Carson River Trail Run that ends at a hot springs. Meeting place is at DST Coffee located at 1411 395 North in

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  • LOVELOCK SPEEDWAY SEASON OPENER

    April 14, 2024 Author: Dan McGee
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    LOVELOCK, NV (April 13) — On a weekend that saw a very windy and dusty Saturday Lovelock Speedway held its season opener, a two-day show. Unfortunately the car count was lower than expected but there was still some good racing. Once the track was set during the heats Saturday it was time for the mains. The first one combined the IMCA Modifieds and the IMCA Northern Sport Mod classes. On the green Walter Ball challenged Shawn Natenstedt. Soon however it was clear the race was Natenstedt’s, as once a few laps went by, he was on cruise control. Ball wasn’t

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  • RACING & TV PREVIEW: APRIL 11 TO 14

    April 10, 2024 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (April 10) — Well, spring is kind of here so there are more car meets and oval track season is getting going. Of course some of this depends on the weather so check what happening before heading to a track or event. CAR MEETS: • The Iron Mafia, starting at 8 a.m. Thursday gets the weekend rolling. Location is Kim’s Donuts at 1328 U.S. 395 North in Gardnerville. • Friday is an off day as the Fernley Cruises are switching to monthly and get rolling next month. • Saturday is one busy day. Fallon Cars “N” Coffee, at 8:30

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  • MRANN AT LOVELOCK

    April 8, 2024 Author: Dan McGee
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    LOVELOCK, NV (April 7) — Mason Valley Dirt Squirts staged the third round, called the Mazuma 100, of the 2024 MRANN season. The pits and finish were located at the Lovelock Speedway and the start was about a half mile away. The classes were broken down into various groups with the AA pros starting first. It took seven rows to get every one started as they roared toward the hills. At the end of the first lap two AA pro riders were battling for the lead. First into the pits was Madden Kiresch with Laine Stephens only 13 seconds behind

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  • RACING PREVIEW: APRIL 4 TO 7

    April 3, 2024 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (April 3) — Here we are in April and racing is really getting going and it will increase during the April. There is plenty to see, enjoy and watch on live or on TV. CAR MEETS: • The Iron Mafia gets the weekend going with their Thursday meet at Kim’s Donuts. Starts at 8 a.m. and location is 1329 U.S. 395 North in Gardnerville.          – Thursday evening, from 4 until 8 p.m., is when Junkee Clothing Exchange has its monthly Volkswagen Night. Location is the store’s back lot at 372 Casazza Drive. • Friday is when the

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