RENO, NV (July 7) — Only able to be at a couple of car meets this weekend. Still recovering from last week’s surgery but getting stronger every day and looking forward to reporting racing again.
• On Saturday the Reno EVO Club met in the parking lot by the Keitzke Starbucks. Not a bad turnout considering the heat although it was beginning to slowly cool down
Mike Chheth described what the club is.
“Just an EVO group that all get together and hang out. We don’t go out and go street racing and stuff like that,” he said. “Just get tighter and hang out with the EVO community. All cars are welcome, we have Dodge Chargers, SRTA’s, and Sabaru come out here.”
Then he explained what makes a Misubishi car an EVO is the motor.
“Its the motor. They have EVO 8’s and 9’s but the 10 is not a real EVO due to the engine,” he said.
There was a small but decent line up of cars and another two showed up later. Hopefully next time it won’t be so blazing hot and more will be on hand.
• On Sunday Reno Cars & Coffee met by the Human Bean Coffee Stand located close to the corner of Moana and Keitzke Lanes. Once again not a bad turn out but as the day began to warm up people started leaving.
As is usual there were cars from different eras lined up so they run from those restored to others that could use some work.
One of the unusual cars was this small Japanese Van. There was even an awing and the van is right hand drive.
There are usually a few motorcycles that show up for these meets. On this day they all picked a shady place under a tree and of them had an interesting bike.
The owner is Ross Erdody, who rides a 1972 Kawasaki H2 750 Tripe Two-Stroke.
“Back in the day, in ’71 the manufacture Kawasaki thought it would be great to stick a 750cc in a 500cc frame and let people ride the thing,” he said. “Obviously it got nick named “The Widow Maker,” it was one scary bike and still is. But I’m smarter than the bike now so it’s a little safer to ride.
“Back in ’72 it was the fastest production motorcycle made and did 12 seconds in the quarter mile. It took five or six years for Honda to come out with a 6-cylinder 1100 and do an 11:87 in the quarter mile. This guy was wild.”
He and a few friends owned these in the 1970’s but he’s the second owner of this particular bike. He explained on the freeway if you knock it down two gears the next thing you know it’s flying.
He used to drag race it before restoring the bike. Back in ’85 at Riverside Raceway he lost the front sprocket in third gear he went through the lights at about 95 to 99 mph. That was the last time he rode it back then.
“Finally got around to having the time and the money, retired this about three years ago and loving just taking it out and showing it off. Some people know what it is and some people don’t,” he said.
Next week things move as Sparks Cars & Coffee will have their first meet of the month.
• Tuesday, starting at 6:30 p.m. is when Trucks & Tacos of Northern Nevada has their next meet. Location is El Adobe Café at 55 Arroyo Street.
• Wednesday is another cruise in at the Sparks A&W. Should be cooling down by then and there will be music as well as other things plus cars to check out.
OTHER RACING NEWS:
• This coming Sunday is the fourth race for the Northern Nevada Kart Club’s 2024 season. This is a great time to save some time and get registered early.
• For those that race with MRANN or want to race off road motorcycles at night time to tune the bike and get some lights on it. Saturday the Mason Valley Dirt Squirts will have their Summer Classic Team Night Race. Location is out at Salt Wells, Nevada.
• Davey’s American Racing is found on Face Book. His focus is on western oval tracks as well as national series.
He recently started his broadcasts so check Face Book around 6 p.m. Wednesday.
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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 890 Gentry Way.
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.
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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.
• 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.
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