RENO, NV (Aug. 8) — The 10-day long festival known as Hot August Nights is rolling along. After starting in Virginia City it’s going full bore this week in Reno and Sparks.
It’s a celebration highlighting cars from a different era as well as entertainment, cruises, drag racing as well as displays of cars and more cars.
Each morning gets rolling in downtown Reno as cars are lined up along Virginia Street. Many of them are restored.
Later some will start traveling won Virginia Street, maybe even going under the Reno Arch as their owner’s head for other venues.
The Grand Sierra Resort probably has the largest parking area. Once again there are a variety of cars and other vehicles on display.
In addition to the cars various vendors, some food and others automotive are there as well. Like the other venues there is a stage featuring live entertainment.
Not far away the Atlantis Casino also has a large area that is also set up so cars can either be displayed or cruise through the area. And like the other venues there is a stage for live entertainment.
Across the street is the Convention Center, which is a very busy place. MAG Auctions is in town and offering many types of vehicles, as well as a few boats, to prospective buyers.
The next room is a huge area filled with cars that are for sale. They range from the ordinary to exotic.
The Peppermill also has a large display area as well as lanes where cars can cruise through it. There is a stage for entertainment.
Over on the west side of downtown the new J resort also has events going on during this week.
Over in Sparks Victorian Avenue is where many cars are parked on display. Again there is a large stage for entertainment.
On the west side of the Nugget is a small drag strip where drivers can either race each other or do burn outs.
Each evening there are controlled cruises and the Reno one is along Virginia Street and uses both lanes. Over in Sparks it’s along Victorian that also has two lanes for the cars.
There are many types of cars, buses and trucks that cruise by the spectators that line both sides of the street. Some of the owners will make a pass through downtown Reno then head over to Sparks. After that they may repeat the process.
The events run through Saturday night. Then, starting at 9 a.m. Sunday it’s time for the Grand Finale Parade through downtown Reno to the Convention Center, where the awards are handed out.
The full schedule of events can be found at www.hotaugustnights.net. Look for the schedule and other events during the week.
OTHER RACING NEWS:
• 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. He also posts during the week.
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• 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.
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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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