RENO, NV (May 27) – This week’s Racing Preview brings good news, it’s time to celebrate as racing has returned to our region and nationally as well. This in addition to car meets/cruises and a birthday parade slated for this weekend.
CAR MEETS:
• On Saturday Reno Carss & Coffee gets things rolling with a Lake Tahoe cruise. The meeting time is 10:45 and the place is the Century Summit Sierra south of town.
• A little earlier that day at 10 a.m. the Mustang 775 Club is hosting a car meet at Mills Park in Carson City.
• Then at 5 p.m. the Limited Car Club is having a kick back evening at the Road Rider of Reno located at 2187 Market Street. There will be a taco truck and drinks available.
• Sunday has another birthday parade sponsored by Reno Cars & Coffee. This time it’s for a 16 year old and the meeting time is 1 p.m. at the Raleys on Wedge Parkway in Reno.
RACING (REGIONAL):
• First a bit of sad news. The annual Father’s Day Corey Herring Memorial race at Honey Lake has been postponed. It appears most of the MRANN season will happen in the fall.
• Now to the good news. On Friday, starting at 7 p.m. the oval at 95 Motor Sports Complex starts it’s 2020 season. Masks are mandatory and social distancing required and spectators are welcome so that gate opens at 4 p.m.
• Moving east the Winnemucca Regional Raceway is hosting the 4th annual High Desert Shoot Out Saturday and Sunday as well as the 2nd annual I-80 Challenge. Unsure if spectators are allowed but the start time both days is at 1 p.m.
• The Northern Nevada Kart Club is gearing up for the start of its season next weekend. Saturday is a track workday as things need to be cleaned up tested and made ready for the start of racing.
Jacob Ciari is holding a Race Seminar both Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Both club and non-club members are invited. If one ever is curious about kart road racing this is a good time to check it out.
MX PRACTICE:
• This weekend, due to the expected heat all the Motocross tracks in Northern California are only holding sessions on the weekend.
+ MMX has practice from 9 until 2 p.m. Saturday then from 9 until 3 p.m. Sunday.
+ Once again if one is going to practice at one of the REP Racing tracks they need to get signed up on their website at www.repracingmx.com. There are only a limited amount of spots available.
+ Both E Street and Riverfront will only have sessions Saturday and Sunday from 9 until 2 p.m. when things cool down a bit from the week.
RACING (NATIONAL):
• After the Supercross season was cut short it’s on again. The final seven races will be run at Salt Lake City and will be a televised event as no spectators will be present.
It all starts this Sunday on NBC Gold then switches to NBC.. For those with just NBC the action begins at 1p.m. but noon for Gold subscribers.
For the remainder of the schedule virtually all the races will be on NBC Sports or Gold. Fortunately www.youtube.com will have either the highlights or races after the fact.
• NASCAR is racing again this weekend at the Bristol Motor Speedway. On Saturday at 12:30 p.m. the Xfinity series takes to the half-mile track. Then at 12:30 Sunday the NASCAR Cup series get their turn.
Drivers describe racing here akin to flying a fighter in a bathtub. The action can get pretty wild at times and both races will be broadcast on Fox Sports 1. Unfortunately there won’t be spectators allowed at either race.
That’s its for this weekend. Be safe out there and enjoy the nice weather, just hope it doesn’t rain Saturday.
OTHER RACING NEWS:
• Teresa’s Garage Radio Show is back in the studio and once again all things automotive will be covered. The show is on Tuesday from 2 until 3 p.m. and can be heard over the air in the Reno/Sparks area at 1180 AM.
I have a preview section at 2:15 and you can also hear us on a Podcast at amm.streamon.fm. We can also be seen live on Face Book.
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During this time of shutdown and social distancing please patronize our sponsors. It helps them survive this period our uncertainty and in the case of PJ&Co, when they finally open back up please have some meals there. Food is good and your support will be very appreciated.
Our newest sponsor is G.I.S.L Land Services that, while having a global client base it has a Western U.S.A. Focus. Owner Greg Ekins is a long time off road motorcycle racer competing in the MRANN Series as well as the AMA National Hare and Hound series.
Among the services offers are Surface and Mineral Title Reviews and Cartographic Services. The website is www.gislandservices.com.
Another great sponsor is General Transmission and Power Train Specialists. The shop is located at 2515 Sutro Street in Reno, a few blocks below Hug High School.
Former motorcycle racer Pete Attashian is the owner and they not only service older and newer transmission but now have a section dealing with high performance units including those used for towing.
The phone number is 775-786-5888 and the shop’s website is www.generaltransmissionreno.com.
Last year fantastic race photographer Melissa Coker joined the family of sponsors. If you have raced at Summit in Elko, Battle Mountain, Lovelock, Rattlesnake or Diamond Mountain Speedway she probably has a photograph of your car on the track.
She’s also been at the IMCA Duel in the Desert was well as the Wild West Tour and IMCA Super Nationals in Boone, Iowa. Melissa not only has photos of the cars, and many times drivers, but she can produce hero cards and even a book of from your season.
To see her collections or to place an order please check her website at www.melissasoutonalimb.smugmug.com.
Two of our sponsors are first class motorcycle shops located in Reno.
Our first sponsor is Reno Motorsports (RMS). Not only do they have about anything a rider might want or need and the store also has a full service shop.
Their location is at 964 Terminal Way, by the intersection with Mill Street. Store’s phone number is 775-322-1499 and the site is, www.rms-renomotorsports.com.
The next shop is Motosource located at 3180 Mill Street. Once again they are a full service shop plus about any thing a rider might need or want.
The phone number is 775-856-3855 and the website is, www.moto-source.com.
The next sponsor is an excellent place if you need collision repair on your car or truck. It’s Concours Body Shop, located at 250 Telegraph Street in Reno and has a long history of first class repairs.
Brian Saul is the owner, a car enthusiast himself and he’s committed to continuing the shop’s reputation of quality work. Phone number is 775-329-4557 and the website is, www.concoursbodyshop.net.
Hungry, want a great place to eat, then try PJ&CO for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and it’s a great place to watch your favorite sports. If you’re a rider, well Wednesday evening is Bike Night, always a great time to see some great looking bikes and meet like-minded people.
The location is 1590 South Wells Avenue, just north of the round about. Phone number is 775-323-6366 and their website is www.pjandco.net.
Good news, as soon as the crew is trained and place restocked PJ&Co should open hopefully by next week or earlier. It’s a great place for a meal.
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