RENO, NV (April 26) — The weekend had several events in our region including three locally. And while the weather was on the cool side the turn out was great for every event. • On Friday the Reno Bike Community assembled for its Friday night ride. These happen every Friday evening if the weather is good as the group assembles at the Maverick on the corner of Sutro and North McCarran. The group now has two organizers and one of them is Aca Napora is one of them. Asked about any changes he said, “It’s going to stay the same

RENO, NV (April 10) — Great weather set the stage for three local car events. It was the same for the meets and a cruise in other areas. • Over in Sparks on Saturday there was the Caffeine & Gasoline meet sponsored by Shifted Performance and the Goodnuffstuff Car Club. Both sides of the street where Shifted Performance is located were lined with cars and trucks. In fact there were a bunch of cars lined up in front of the business. There also was coffee and, for the early birds, donuts. In front of the building 13-year-old Levi Annas was autographing

RENO, NV (April 12) — Mother Nature put a damper on two functions this Sunday. This is typical spring weather in Northern Nevada and a good reason why one never puts their warm coats away. • The Northern Nevada Kart Club had its swap meet in Sparks. While the turnout was light there were several things for sale. One was a black go kart that sat outside the business. It a second seat was well as a fuel jug. There was a second go kart, as well as tires that were also for sale. The racer is a girl, who

RENO, NV (April 5) — This Easter weekend was highlighted by three different groups meeting, with one of them having a cruise. Great weather highlighted all the meets. • Saturday started at Need2Speed at the Northtowne Shopping area. This reporter had a chance to speak with Emma Vargas, who explained she’s a long time race and car fan. “This is our third Kars & Karts technically. I recently became the promotions and marketing manager at Need2Speed back in August,” she said. “It’s been on my bucket list to do a car meet here as I think it ties in really

RENO, NV (April 1) — Well here we are at the start of April and once again the car meet buffet is full. Not only that but regional racing is getting going as well.  While maybe not flowers, March showers is bringing Spring green flags. CAR MEETS: • Due to the weather, not sure if there is a meet at Kim’s Donut & Tea House Thursday morning. If there is it will start at 8 a.m. and the location is 1328 U.S. 395 North in Gardnerville.  But Thursday evening, starting at 6:30 p.m. Gardnerville Cars  & Coffee meets at the Dairy