RENO, NV (Nov. 11) – This preview was written and posted before the incoming storm reached our area. As a result please check the weather if you want to attend an event.
CAR MEETS:
• As usual Thursday has an early start with cruisers showing up at Kim’s Donut & Tea House. Time is 8 a.m. and the location is 1328 U.S. Highway 395 North.
• The only event Friday is at 6:30 when Carson Cars & Coffee has Friday Night Dutch. It’s by the Dutch Bros Coffee at 1231 South Carson Street.
• Saturday starts with the cancellation of Sierra Nevada UTV’s 6th annual Toy Drive Ride. Was supposed to start at Johnson Lane OHV. In coming weather was cited as the reason.
- Vintage Euro Cars & Coffee meets, starting at 9 a.m., at Doughboys Donuts. Location is 57 Damonte Ranch Parkway.
- Gardnerville Cars & Coffee at 10 a.m. has a meet Saturday morning. Location is Kim’s Donuts at 1331 US-395 North in Gardnerville.
- Saturday at 6:30 is when Saturday Night Dutch happens. Hosted by Carson Cars & Coffee it’s by the Dutch Bros Coffee stand on South Carson Street.
- Saturday, starting at 7 p.m. ends with the weekly cruise-in to Coaches Bar & Grill. Location is 1573 Sout Virginia in Reno.
• Depending on the weather Reno Jeeps & Coffee will starts Sunday at 9 a.m. with an Ice Cream Social. Location is the Raleys at 4788 Caughlin Parkway in Reno.
- Reno Cars & Coffee, starting at 10 a.m., meets in the parking lot between Cal Ranch and the Human Bean Coffee, which is close to the corner of Kietzke and Moana Lanes.
- The biggest meeting of the weekend starts at 1 p.m. in the National Automobile Museum. That’s when the Nevada Car Coalition hosts the 2027 Car Show & Event Calendar Planning Meeting. The goal is to have car clubs schedule their events to they won’t conflict with each other.
- If you want to unwind from the weekend then attend Modelo Sunday’s Cruise In and Kickback. Starts at 5 p.m. and the location is 195 West Plumb Lane.
- To the south at 6:30 Carson Cars & Coffee hosts Sunday Dutch Bike Night. Location is the Dutch Bros Coffee stand by the Carson Mall.
RACING (4-WHEEL):
• Saturday, starting a 4 p.m., the Hawthorne Speedway hosts a Demolition Derby. Tech is at 11 and there are three classes competing. Location is 1 Bonanza Road in Hawthorne.
- The Reno-Fernley Raceway hosts the end of the year Drift event. Happens on Sunday, gates open at 7:30 while event runs from 9 until 5, or when it gets dark. They did say the event will happen weather permitting so let’s hope the storm holds off until Sunday evening
PRACTICE & RACING (MOTOCROSS):
• Due to the incoming weather the motocross practice schedule for Saturday at the Reno-Fernley Raceway has been postponed. It’s now slated for the 22nd of November.
• REP Racing MX has a full weekend but once again it depends on the weather.
- Riverfront has practice from 2 until 10 p.m. on Thursday and from 9 until 2 p.m. Sunday.
- PCMX has practice from 9 until 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
- The Sandbox MX in Fernley from 9 until 2 on Saturday has a DCMX Ride Day. Then Sunday, at those same times, it’s open practice.
- MMX Racing hosts TC Racing this weekend. They will have practice but the main track is the one used by the TC Race.
- E Street MX Park hasn’t posted for the weekend as they are waiting to see what the weather is going to be like.
RACING (NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL):
• The NHRA winds up its 75th season with the In-N-Out Burger Finals from Pomona. Fox Sports 1 will have qualifying at 8 a.m. (Pacific Time) on Sunday then at 2 p.m. broadcast the finals, which crowns the class champions.
• Big race of the weekend is the south where SCORE stages the 59th annual Baja 1000. For timing and scoring please go to www.scoreinternational.com.
• Please note that highlights from both events can be seen later on www.youtube.com.
OTHER RACING NEWS
• The 2026 Reno Toy Run is still looking for drop off locations. At the bottom of the graphic are phone numbers and e-mail sites if a business is interested.
• Early next week is the deadline to get a young rider’s resume in so they can be considered for the 2027 Moto Mouth Mini Team. This is for young racers that compete in the Battle Born MX or MRANN series.
– The team is also looking for sponsors. This graphic also so the ages and requirements for a rider to join the team.
• 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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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.
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• 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.
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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.
The shop services not only dirt bikes, especially those used in motocross but also road bikes and quads. The phone number is 775-856-3855 and the website is,www.moto-source.com.
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