RENO, JEEPS, CARS & COFFEE + ANNOUNCEMENTS

RENO, NV (Feb. 1): Well here we are starting a new month and the day before Ground Hog Day. Wonder if he’ll see his shadow. 

At home there were two meets, one for Jeeps and the other for cars.

• Sunday started when Reno Jeeps and Coffee meet at the Human Bean Coffee stand located at the corner of Longley Lane and South McCarran. 

Several Jeeps were on hand and more arrived later. This group meets the first Sunday of the month. Next month when the meets end there may be a cruise up to Moss Lake.

• Not far away, by the corner of Keizke and Moana Lanes, is another Human Bean Coffee Stand. The parking area between that and Cal Ranch is where Reno Cars & Coffee meets twice a month.

One exotic was this blue Lamborghini. It attracted a crowd of on lookers and several had questions for the owner. 

There was also a very small exotic that was also there but it wasn’t parked. The young driver was focused in getting around people as he and his parents moved up and down the rows..

Over on one row there were three Corvettes, one mid engine while the other two had front engines.

Not far away was a Chevy El Camino with its hood up and even had its headlights taped.

The El Camino has an enhanced motor that probably powers it away from stop lights and maybe down the drag strip.

Not far away there sat a Ford F100. It had different headlights as well as an enhanced motor.

The turn out, as well as the number of cars and trucks, was the largest so far. In fact the vehicles took up at least five or six rows of the parking lot. The “winter” we’re having seems to bring more people to these meets.

Next Sunday Sparks Cars & Coffee has its first meet of the month. The location is by the Starbucks located at Disk Drive.

OTHER RACING NEWS:

• This Tuesday, starting at 6:30 p.m., Trucks & Tacos of Northern Nevada will meet at Chemas Real Tacos. Location is 1845 Prater Way in Sparks.

• On Wednesday, starting around 5 p.m. PJ&CO has its weekly Bike Night. Location is on Wells Avenue just north of the round about.

• Next Saturday, February 7^th, there will be Cars & Karts meet at Need2Speed. It starts at 2 p.m. and the location is 2863 Northtowne Lane, Suite 400.

• I believe Hot August Nights is still looking for volunteers. If you would like to help operate this annual show please contact them, the site is listed on the graphic.

• This is also the week for you off-roaders. Down in Johnson Valley, California, its time for King of the Hammers. The competitors are the types that will race through anything put in front of them. 

The racers go from 150 mph across the desert to about 2 or 3 miles an hour when the negotiate the rocky section. The live feed is at www.kingofthehammers.com.

• Less than two weeks before the AMA Arenacross returns to the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center. Despite what the graphic says it’s a Friday-Saturday event. You’ll see some wild indoor motocross and be sure to bring ear protection.

• Davey’s American Racing can be found on Face Book.

He also posts schedules for various tracks and there related subjects.

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We now have six very appreciated sponsors supporting this site. Please patronize them as they support your sport and help nvracingnews continue. And let them know you heard about them through this site. 

• 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 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.

• 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.

• 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. Wednesday evenings, starting around 5 p.m. is Bike Night, good time to meet fellow riders and have a great dinner.

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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