RENO, NV (Aug. 2) – The first Sunday in August was full of variety with two very different events. It was also the start of a week full of many cruise and car events happening over the next eight days.
• Reno Cars & Coffee had their first of the month gathering at the Keitzke Starbucks. As usual the turnout was large with a wide variety of cars and one restored Ford Van, vintage VW’s as well as more current models.
One was a gray Ford Mustang and Kayle Totman explained her boy friend’s car.
“This is a 2014 Mustang 5.0 and it’s owned by my boyfriend, we’ve had it for just over four or five years,” she said. “It’s bagged, it has the nice wheels the Roman got put on their and the wrap is through Sign Crafters here in Reno.”
She added that “bagged,” means the car, which is lowered has air suspension to the ride height can be changed.
“It has a Boss 302 engine.”
Moving through the rows of cars was a modified Camaro with swing doors that was up from California and is owned by Mark Hamblett from Livermore, California.
“A few of us came out for a cruise we had with the Northern Nevada Camaros,” he said. “Started out stock, a 2010, and I started putting different parts here and there and it just kept going, kept going, one thing led to another. Matter of fact next week I’m taking it in the whole interior is going to get done in green and purple. I’ve really not done much just dressing wise that’s about it nothing high performance or anything.”
The added the car isn’t wrapped but all paint including the graphic of Hulk inside the hood.
Asked about the doors, which swing up, he said, “You can see the car, it’s different, it stands out I’m someone that likes to be different. So I figured the doors looked good. I belong to Swift but we’re also of a Corvette, Camaro Brotherhood out of California and we come and hang out with Northern Nevada Camaros.”
For further information on Reno Cars & Coffee please visit their Face Book page.
• To the north and earlier in the morning the Reno Area Dirt Riders (RAD) were busy cleaning trail areas past the end of Estates Road in Golden Valley. It’s the second time the club has used grant money to do a project like this.
Mike Marcum, one of the founders said, “It went really well, we had about 30 volunteers and some locals that stepped up with skip loaders and back hoes. We were able to bring out a couple of RV’s and cars and haul away a couple of 30-yard dumpsters of trash today.
“The next thing probably won’t be until the late fall. We’re going to have some trail days and fun days to say thank you to everybody that helps.”
The club is pretty well done with the Peavine trail maze and going up to pout their signs that were designed by MX Trophies.
For further information on the group please check their Face Book page ot their website at www.renoareadirtriders.com.
OTHER RACING NEWS:
• Currently the next round of the I-80 Challenge is scheduled for Friday and Saturday at Diamond Mountain Speedway in Susanville. However due to fires up there hopefully the pit area will be available but waiting for the final word on this.
As soon as word arrives there will be a breaking news post on this site.
• For motocross riders Aaron Siminoe is holding a riding clinic on Friday. He’ll help riders work on riding position, proper corning and jumping technique, braking as well as other subjects.
Attendance is limited to if interested please message him and the cost is only $50.
OTHER CRUISING NEWS:
• This week is a banquet for those in the spirit that want to both show off their cars and enjoy a summer cruise. The Unofficial Hot August Nights City cruises begin Monday at the Minden Park then on Thursday the action switches to Bully’s in Carson City. Finally on Sunday it merges into an event at the Redwood Rotisserie and ends with a cruise around the McCarran Loop in Reno.
• Tuesday features the Cruise Night that begins at the South Meadows Steak ‘N Shake. It runs from 5 until 9 and features awards, prizes and music.
• Then on Wednesday, starting at 5 p.m. there is a Cruise in at the Sparks A&W across from Reed High School.
• Thursday begins a three-day Hot August Cruise Nights at the Atlantis Hotel and Casino. Thursday and Friday begin at 5 p.m. while on Saturday things kick off at 4 p.m. and each night ends with a cruise downtown.
• Friday is also when the Fernley Main Street Cruise happens from 7 to 9 p.m. Meet at the Wigwam and cruise from the stop light, circle the round about then return.
Saturday is when the Emerson bar in Mid Town hosts An Evening of Classic Cars. The event runs from 2 until 8 p.m. there will lbe music as well as food truck. Should be a good time for all.
• Sunday is a busy day that starts at 9 a.m. when Sparks Cars & Coffee hosts it’s monthly meeting by Buffalo Wild Wings in Sparks.
• Then at 11 a.m. the Three City Cruise merges with Brunch ‘N Classics at the Redwood Rotisserie & Grill in Reno. That event starts at 11 a.m. and ends at 1 p.m. followed by the cruise around the McCarran Loop.
After that everyone can take a deep breath and get ready for the festivities that follow the next weekend in August. There is more summer and cruising to come.
OTHER RACING NEWS:
• Currently Best in the Desert is hoping discussions will be successful so this year’s Vegas to Reno race can be run. Hopefully by this week they will be able to run the event as scheduled.
• Next week Teresa’s Garage Radio Show will be back in the studio. This week from 2 until 3 p.m. Tuesday there is an encore show.
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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.
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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.
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