RENO, NV (Dec. 7) — Two car clubs started separately then combined their toy runs on Sunday. That same day the Northern Nevada Confederation of Clubs had its annual toy run.
Reno Cars & Coffee got things rolling with their first weekend of the month meet. As usual there were many types of cars and even a motorcycle.
Several brought toys and one put his on the motor of his car. It was the groups 10th annual Toy Drive.
Lance Freitas, who runs the group, brought his decorated 1953 Hudson. Not only did he have his toy on the hood but wore his special Christmas sweater.
Later many cruised up to the Northtowne Winco Parking lot to join the Old Slammers of Reno.
Not far away, at Reno Harley-Davidson, the Northern Nevada Confederation of Clubs held the 45th annual Toy Run.
There was a huge group of riders and others registering. They got a meal ticket was well as a special t-shirt.
In side the main showroom there was a tree and some of the barrels used for collecting toys. Many barrels were placed at local businesses.
Near by was another group of toys ready to be collected.
Outside Mrs. Claus was handing out goodies and having her picture taken.
Finally, at noon it was Kickstands Up and Santa led the parade to where the toys would be taken to as well as the meal served.
Up at the Winco Parking Lot at Nothtowne the Old Slammers of Reno were holding their 12th annual Toys for Kids 2025 meet. Soon after they started Reno Cars & Coffee joined them.
Their efforts benefited the Children’s Cabinet and there were many toys donated.
Eventually the toys would fill at least two VW Vans and that included several bicycles.
The group is for older VW’s and there was at least one decorated van.
Another sedan had its hood gift-wrapped.
Next weekend one car group will have a toy drive on Saturday while another has its first meet of the month.
OTHER RACING NEWS:
• This past week the folks promoting Diamond Mountain Speedway released the 2026 schedule. They will have five classes plus visits by Dwarf Cars, Sprint Cars and Pro Stocks.
• This Tuesday, starting at 6:30 p.m. Trucks & Tacos of Northern Nevada will meet. Location is Los Potrillos Taqueria at 3080 Mill Street.
• 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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