RENO, NV (Jan. 10) – It’s the New Year and racing has started here as well as overseas. In just a couple of weeks racing will start in our area so good by to the Re-Run Zone.
CAR MEETS:
• Thursday starts early at 7:30 when the Iron Mafia holds its weekly met at Kim’s Donuts. Location is 1328 U.S395 North in Gardnerville. Dress warm as it’s supposed to be cold.
• The following afternoon, starting at 4:30 p.m., is the weekly Friday Night Meet in Fernley. Location is at the 76th station.
• Sunday, starting at 10 a.m. is the next meet for Sparks Cars & Coffee. Location is by the Starbucks on Disc Drive.
RACING (4-WHEEL):
• While there is no racing in our region, to the south in Arizona the IMCA.TV Winter Nationals at Cocopah Speedway go through Saturday.
There are a few Nevada drivers racing in this and the event can be seen on www.imca.tv.
RACING AND PRACTICE (MOTOCROSS):
• When this was posted there was nothing on Face Book for the Fernley Sandbox, E Street MX Park or MMX Racing. With incoming weather they’re probably waiting to see what is going to happen so be sure to check with the track’s website before heading out.
However Prairie City MX will be busy. They’ll have Round 1 of the AMA Cross Country Championship. Depending on the weather it could be either a mud fest or the dirt will set up for great racing.
• MRANN has released its 2024 Schedule and there are nine races are planned for this season. Its subject to change if the weather doesn’t cooperate.
RACING (NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL):
• Thursday, at 9 a.m. www.mavtv.com has same delayed coverage of the Dakar Rally going on over in Saudi Arabia.
• On Friday, at 9 a.m., mavtv continues its coverage of the Dakar Rally. Then at 3:30 a.m. the network broadcasts the latest round of the AMA Arenacross series. That series visits Reno’s Livestock Events center the second Saturday in February.
• On Saturday the AMA Supercross series moves north to San Francisco. Peacock has Race Day Live starting at noon then at 5:30 p.m. the network airs the races.
• Sunday, starting at 11 a.m., NBC repeats the Supercross broadcast from San Francisco.
Then at 6 p.m. CBS Sports Network has the Formula E race from Mexico City. This year the cars are lighter and more powerful.
• The Chili Bowl Nationals are going through Saturday and that event can be seen live on www.floracing.com.
That’s it for this week. Be safe out there as another storm is expected this weekend. See you all next time.
OTHER RACING NEWS:
• For those not on a subscription service, www.youtube.com has highlights as well as long editions from the Dakar Rally and Chili Bowl. They also have other races as well.
• Daveys American Racing is found on Face Book. His focus is on western oval tracks as well as national series.
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• Our newest sponsor is State Farm agent Kelby Schoorl, who was a racer in his younger days. He has some supplemental insurance that racers might be interested in checking out.
There is medical that covers visits to the ER, ambulance rides and if a person has to stay in a hospital. In addition trailers as well as tools and tools in shops can be covered with additional policies.
If Kelby isn’t available the other guys at his office will be very happy to explain what they can offer both to racers and those enjoying motorized recreation.
Office hours are from 9 until 5: 30 Monday through Friday, appointments are needed on Saturday. The phone number is 775-827-2255 or at his website, www.kelby@insuringreno.com.
• One of our sponsors is General Transmission and Power Train Specialists owned by former motorcycle racer Pete Attashian. The shop is located at 2515 Sutro Street in Reno, a few blocks below Hug High School.
The shop services older and new transmissions and now has a section for high performance units and those used in towing. Phone number is 775-786-5888 and the shop’s website is www.generaltransmissionreno.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 Moto-Source located at 3180 Mill Street. Once again they are a full service shop plus the showroom has about any thing a rider might need or want.
The phone number is 775-856-3855 and the website is,www.moto-source.com.
• Concours Body Shop, located at 250 Telegraph Street in Reno, is another sponsor. The shop does quality collision repair for cars and trucks.
Owner Brian Saul is a car enthusiast himself and is committed to continuing the shop’s reputation of quality work. Phone number is 775-329-4557 and the website is, www.concoursbodyshop.net.
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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.
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