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  • VIRGINIA GRAND PRIX 2016: SUNDAY

    May 3, 2016 Author: Dan McGee
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    Virginia City Grand Prix: Sunday's First Overall

    Sunday at the VCGP is very different than Saturday. VIRGINIA CITY (May 1): The Virginia City Grand Prix has a split personality even though it’s still a test for any rider and their machine. On Saturday the pros, experts and amateurs race; it’s a day for the fast movers. Sunday is quite different. Although the race is still a race the groups include novice racers, women and some of them are veterans, as well as the older bikes, bombers and vintage. Taking first overall was Myles Friesen from Gardnerville, Nevada. He charged to the front from the 40th row to

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  • VCGP 2015 – SUNDAY RACES

    April 28, 2015 Author: Dan McGee
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      VCGP HISTORY MAKING DAY   VIRGINIA CITY (April 26) – After crazy weather on Saturday Mother Nature blessed Sunday’s race with mild, sunny and dry conditions. And that set the stage for a historical day on the Comstock.   On Saturday the pros, expert and amateurs race but Sunday is reserved for Novice, Women, Bombers and Vintage Bikes. And at least one hill was eliminated shortening the course from a 25-mile loop to 20-miles.   Once again two head start positions were auctioned off to help VC charities. Jakobee Reviglio got the 2-minute head start and came down the

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  • VCGP 2015 – SATURDAY,PRO DAY

    April 27, 2015 Author: Dan McGee
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        VCGP – MUD, SPEED, BROTHER’S DUEL AND TRAGEDY   VIRGINIA CITY (April 24) – This former mining town comes alive ever April as the hills echo with the sound of motorcycle racing. This year the 44th annual Virginia City Grand Prix featured a new location for the pits and vendor area as well as a battle between brothers in the pro ranks. After riding as hard as he could Travis Coy scored the overall victory on Saturday, the day when the pros, Experts and Amateurs race. His winning time was 4:28:36.141, which was just ahead of his brother

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  • DAKAR RALLY – TRIP OF A LIFETIME

    February 2, 2015 Author: Dan McGee
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    SPARKS (Jan. 29) — Curt Chapman, a Virginia Highlands resident, took a very special trip in January where he rode a motorcycle and chased the 2015 Dakar Rally across South America. And like many riders, he got his start on two-wheels at a young age. “I’ve been riding for 45 years and began racing 42 years ago in Enduros and off-road events in the early 1970’s,” he said. “I got my first bike when I was around 10-years-old but never found interest in motocross or other track racing.” The events he rode in were in the forest areas surrounding his

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  • PREVIEW – JAN. 22-25

    January 21, 2015 Author: Dan McGee
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    As we head into spring racing is gearing up for the season ahead and once again there is a variety to events to see on TV as well as an event relatively close to this area fans can go see live. First and foremost there has been a change at the annual Virginia City Grand Prix. Unlike in years past the pits have been moved south to the area south and east of the 4th Ward School on the south side of town. Now trailers will have to enter from the south and they won’t be parking near the hotel.

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