RENO, NV (July 23) — July is almost over with and soon Hot August Nights will be upon us. Until then there are car meets as well as races in our region.
• This time I’m starting out with Wednesday evening. That’s when PJ&CO on Wells Ave. has its weekly bike night and this time Big Valley Honda had a shelter full of bikes races by youngsters.
The reason was a visit by Moto Mouth Mini Team and seven of their young riders were present. They had raffle tickets to see as well as prizes.
Then later the young racers had posters of themselves racing to autograph.
CAR MEETS:
• The Iron Mafia gets the week rolling at 8 a.m. Thursday. Location is Kim’s Donut Shop and Tea House. Location is 1328 U.S. 395 North in Gardnerville.
- This week, from 5 until 7, the Carson City Thursday Night Cruise meets at King Tire on North Carson Street.
• It appears Friday will be an off night. Great time to take a cruise either to the Lake or Virginia City where it will be a bit cooler.
• Saturday, starting at 9 a.m. the Nevada Jeep Club is having the Carson River Trail Jeep Ride to Hot Springs. Meeting place is DST Coffee located at 1411 U.S. 395 North In Gardnerville.
- Starting at 10:30 until 1 p.m. it’s the Motors & Memories Car Show. All vehicles are welcome and the location is 2200 E. Long Street in Carson City. All proceeds go to the Alzheimer’s Association.
- Then at noon the Worthy Tattoo Company is having a 50’s theme Classic Car Show. The show runs until 8 p.m. and location is 1100 E. Plumb Lane in Reno.
- Saturday, from 6 until 9 p.m., is the next Pizza Baron Cruise Night. Location is 1155 W. 4th Street #113 in Reno.
- Down in Carson City there is a car meet at Dutch Brothers Coffee. The meet is put on by Carson Cars & Coffee and is located at 1231 South Carson Street.
• On Sunday, from 10 until 2 p.m., Sparks Cars & Coffee has its second meet of the month. Location is by the Starbucks off of Disc Drive, which is at the south end of Spanish Springs.
- Down in Carson City it’s Testing Ink Cars & Donuts. Times are 9 until 11 a.m. and the location is the Z Bistro at 726 Prasque Way.
RACING (4-WHEEL):
• There is a very different competition up at Moon Rocks Friday and Saturday. It’s the W.E. Rock Pro & Amateur Rock Crawling Competition.
Most of the event will be under the lights as the action begins at 6 p.m. each night.
- To the east Summit Raceway in Elko is having a Friday/Saturday racing weekend. The action should begin around 6 p.m. each night.
- If one is traveling to Elko the Maverick Casino & Hotel has a special rate for those attending the racs.
- On Sunday the Northern Nevada Kart Club will stage Round 4 of its 2025 season. They will use Track 4 and it’s a full day of racing with qualifying, heats and mains. The track, Desert Park Raceway, is a quarter mile up the dirt extension to Lemmon Drive.
- On Sunday, starting at 3 p.m. the Plumas Family Raceway is hosting the annual Fair Races. A great idea is to attend this fair at the Plumas Fair Grounds then later go right next door and watch the afternoon’s races.
- Helping round out the racing card at Quincy is the Tri-State Pro Stock Series. Should help to make it a wild day of racing.
RACING & PRACTIES (MOTOCROSS):
• This week, for REP Racing MX, Riverfront has open practice from 5 until 10 p.m. then Saturday, from 8 until 1 p.m. is DCMX Private Vet Day.
- Prairie City MX has open practice from 8 until 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
- The Sandbox MX in Fernley has open practice from 8 until 1 p.m. on Sunday.
• MMX Racing has practice Thursday from 9 until 2 p.m. on the Sand and Kid’s tracks. On Saturday the Main is added and practice is from 9 until 2 p.m. then Sunday’s times are 9 until 3 p.m. but this week the Vintage track is closed.
• This Sunday round 4 of the P.R.O. Motocross Summer Sundayz series is slated for the AMP course.
• The District 36 Grand Prix slated for E Street MX Park has been postponed. Have to see when or if it will be rescheduled.
RACING (NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL):
• On Thursday www.mavtv.com has two highlight programs. At 4 p.m. they highlight the DTM series from Germany then at 5 p.m. the Super Car series from Darwin, Australia.
• Once again NASCAR has put its weekend behind Pay Walls. The Cup and Xfinity series race at Indianapolis Moto Speedway while ARCA and the Craftsman Trucks race not far away at Indianapolis Raceway Park. Remember all times listed are Eastern to subtract three hours for the western times.
• On Friday, at 7 p.m. Fox Sports 1 has the NHRA Qualifying Show #1. This week the series is at Sonoma Raceway at the north end of the Bay Area.
• Saturday, at 3 p.m. FOX has the NHRA 2Fast2Tasty Challenge from Sonoma Racway. Then at 6:30 p.m. Fox Sports 1 has the PSN All-Star Call Out.
– Then at 9:05 p.m. the Roku Channel airs the first Formula E race from London.
• Sunday at 5:55 a.m. ESPN has the Formula 1 race from Spa. It’s one of the most veteran tracks on the circuit and is known for its extremely fast speeds.
- Next up at 9:05 a.m. is the second Formula E race from London carried on the Roku Channel.
• The Indy Cars are racing at the Grand Prix of Monterey at Laguna Seca Fox will broadcast the race starting at noon.
- Fox Sports 1 at noon carries the NHRA Qualifying Show #2 then at 1 p.m. broadcasts the final rounds.
Well folks that’s it for this weekend. Hope you can get to a race or car meet. You’ll meet some great people and at a race see a lot of action.
Until next week, be safe out there.
OTHER RACING NEWS:
• Only a little over a month to go for this drawing. Buying at ticket not only helps Honor Flight Nevada but it also gives one a chance at winning this car.
• Seems MMX Racing is expanding up here. They are going to reopen the Stead MX track toward the end of August and have four events planned for this year. Right now they are looking for volunteers and sponsors to help.
• Davey’s American Racing is found on Face Book. His focus is on western oval tracks as well as national series.
He also posts schedules for various tracks and there related subjects.
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