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  • BATTLE BORN MX AT THE SANBOX

    FERNLEY, NV (May 16) – Once again a huge number of riders converged on the Fernley Motocross Track, otherwise known as the Sandbox. They were there to compete in round 4 of this year’s Battle Born Motocross (BBMX) series.   For many classes there were almost full gates, always a good sign for the future of motocross in our area. In fact even the women classes nearly filled the starting gate.   Starting at the bottom of the age ladder are the Pee Wee or 50cc racers. These kids are earning their racing spurs and race in age groups like

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  • BACK AT THE SANDBOX WITH BBMX

    FERNLEY, NV (March 28) — Once again the Sandbox, or Fernley Motocross Track, echoed with the sounds of racing. Nice weather just highlighted the fist day of the 2021 season. Usually this race gets a large turnout however this time it was a bit more than anticipated. The reason was probably due to everyone wanting to finally back back on the track. Hosting the event was the Reno chapter of the Over The Hill Gang (OTHG) and one of them said the entry count was 593. Since several riders ride in more than one class the best guess would be

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  • BBMX: FINAL NEVADA RACE FOR 2020

    FERNLEY, NV (Nov.8) – Sunday is when BBMX (Battle Born MX) staged its final Nevada race for this year in Fernley. As with the last one, the host club was the Reno chapter of the Over The Hill Gang. Like two weeks ago Mother Nature served up cold weather but this time she added snow Saturday night. Still the track was ready for racing Sunday morning and a lower rider count allowed more combined class motos and a shorter schedule. Corey Riddle from Winnemucca was the only pro on hand. After winning his second moto he said, “The race was

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  • BBMX AT FERNLEY : HOT RACING, FROZEN FINGERS

    FERNLEY, NV (Oct. 25) – After a many months long hiatus the Reno chapter of the Over The Hill Gang was able to stage a race at the Sand Box, or Fernley Motocross Track, this weekend. After a 70-degree Saturday for practice, racers were greeted Sunday by temperatures in the 30’s with a wind blowing. As expected there was a large group ready to race and expecting frozen fingers. Only two pros were on hand and Justin Minsch scored victories in 125/250 and 259.450 Pro classes. Then Minsch went on to claim the only triple class victory of the weekend

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  • FERNLEY SANDBOX ROCKS WITH BBMX OPENER

    FERNLEY, NV (March 15) – The opening round of this spring’s BBMX series was held at the Sandbox, or the Fernley Motocross Track This weekend was the time to shake off the rust and race again. The combined 30+ Intermediate as well as a trio of 40+ classes had the honor of starting the first moto in the morning.  Next up were the kids in the 85cc 12 and under class so they too helped get things rolling, all in all there were 20 motos to get everyone on the course. Saturday’s practice was marked by high winds but on

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  • AWARDS BANQUET: BBMX FALL SERIES

    BBMX Banquet

    RENO, NV (Feb. 2) – The Fall Series awards banquet for BBMX (Battle Born MX) was held at the Boomtown Casino west of Reno. This meant everyone there was warm and dry despite the wet weather that day. A boat load of trophies, created by MX Trophies, were ready to be handed out as well as t-shirts, hoodies and champion’s jackets. All the class champions also got gift cards. In addition there was a table full of raffle prizes that included about everything a rider might want. Added to that were grand prizes that included a full set of gear,

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  • OTHG NATIONALS AT FERNLEY

    OTHG Nationals

    FALLON, NV (May 27) – The Reno chapter of the Over The Hill Gang (OTHG) hosted the second round of National Motocross Championship. Its two days of racing with a traditional BBQ and party Saturday night. Friday night’s rain help set up the dirt leading into a cool and windy Saturday. On Sunday the temperature warmed up although there was still a breeze. The event consists of two motos daily and a rider’s total score determines their final finishing position in each class. Like golf one wants the lowest score, which is how they finish each moto. As an example

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  • BATTLE BORN MX AT THE SANDBOX

    BBMX

    FERNLEY, NV (May 13) – Racers competing in the Battle Born MX (BBMX) spring series returned to the Sandbox for the final time. Rain the previous night set the dirt up for some hard racing. One class that featured hard and close racing was the 250/450 pro motos. Two riders kind of turned the second moto into their own private duel although third place wasn’t that far behind them. When the gate dropped Austin Johnson and Austin Serpa took off with Dylan Galliett not far behind in third. Lap after lap they tore around the course usually less than a

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  • BATTLE BORN MX AWARDS

    BBMX Awards.

    SPANISH SPRINGS, NV (Feb. 10) – Battle Born MX held its fall series awards banquet and ceremony this weekend. It was an almost standing room only crowd that attended the function. Dana Losey was the MC for the event and his sister-in-law Shami Potratz acted as the presenter. When people entered the hall and signed in to their left were several tables full of things for raffle prizes as well as some gifts for the award winners. After lunch Losey got up and thanked all the sponsors for those gifts. They were One Eleven Concepts, Big Valley Honda, Reno Motor

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  • ARENACROSS ROCKs LIVESTOCK EVENTS CENTER

    Amsoil Arenacross

    Indoor motocross returns after several years and puts on three days of racing. RENO (March 24/25) – After an absence of three years the Amsoil Arenacross returned to the Reno Livestock Center this weekend. Even after all this time this is the largest venue on the circuit as they mainly race in Hockey size arenas. The major class, the AX 250 had a tight points race going into the two-day show with Jace Owen and Gavin Faith being tied with the advantage going to the latter. Both shows were going to slightly shake up the run for the chanpionship .

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  • OTHG NATIONALS: FUN AT THE SANDBOX

    OTHG Nationals: 38+ Novice battle for the lead.

    When it’s Memorial Day weekend its also time for vet racers to grab their bikes and visit Northwest Nevada. The OTHG (Over The Hill Gang) Nationals second round of the series was held at the Fernley Lions Club’s Motocross track in Fernley. It’s a Memorial Day weekend tradition that draws local riders as well as those in California chapters. Layne Kolbet, president of the hosting Reno chapter said there were 266 veteran riders on hand. And there were also good fields of younger riders that competed in supporting races. All the vets rode in two motos on Saturday then on

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  • RACING PREVIEW: MAY 12 TO 15, 2016

    NASCAR Sprint Cup. Kyle Busch celebrates winning in Kansas.

    After last week’s rains washed out all but one event this week promises good racing weather. Racing preview for this week has a banquet of different events for almost any racing fan. Locally Rattlesnake Raceway will be dark this Saturday due to a national shooting match at the gun club. The track and club share a hill and usually alternate weekends. American Valley Speedway in Quincy will finally get its season going Saturday. Mud packing begins at 6 p.m. with a 7 p.m. start to the action. Last year the track got a lot of new clay so it should

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  • OLD TIMER NATIONALS AT THE SANDBOX

    OTMX - Wayne Young - 80+ winner.

    This weekend veteran motocross racers converged on Fernley. (FERNLEY, APRIL 17): The Old Timer Nationals brought riders from Canada and across the west here for a weekend of racing and fun. Riders came from as far away as Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Washington, Oregon and even British Colombia. The series is for riders over 40 years old and they are grouped into classes by age and experience. And on Sunday a rider’s finishes are added up and that score is where they are ranked in their class. When the second series of motos started on Sunday the first group were riders

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  • MOTORSPORT PREVIEW: APRIL 13-17, 2016

    Fernley/Wadsworth Motocross Track.

    It’s another weekend full of events for any race fan, from live action in our area to events nationally and overseas. The motorsport preview this week is full of racing action. In fact almost any type of fan can find something either locally, on TV or the Internet. First of all our sponsor Reno Motor Sports is celebrating it’s 20th year in business. If you have the time, or before heading to one of the races on Saturday stop by, check out what they have and have a “Dennis Burger,” their being served after 11 a.m. One event begins Friday

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  • 95A SPEEDWAY: DRY SLICK, RAIN AND HARD RACING

    Fernley 95A Speedway - Mike White, IMCA winner.

    This weekend Mother Nature went crazy but the track overcame the challenge and had a great afternoon of racing. FERNLEY (April 9) – 95A Speedway’s second race of the season was quite a mix. First it was dry slick, despite the best efforts of the track crew, then after an one hour hold for rain, the track came in for the IMCA feature. After winning that feature, once it got restarted, Mike White said, “Second in a row for IMCA. The rain was what I needed.” Have to thank Megan, my family and everybody that helps me out on this

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