SPARKS, NV (Dec. 28) — The year ended with Sparks Cars & Coffee meeting Sunday. Although cool temps keep the turnout low, there was still a pretty good variety.
Among the group was a red and a black Corvette. Each was from a different generation.
As expected there was a line of imports. One of them had its hood raised so people could see the motor.
Not far away there was a Dodge and a Roadster. Both had custom paint jobs.
Another contrast was a Corvette parked next to a Volvo station wagon.
At the end of one row was a 1970’s era Chevy Vega. The owner explained that when he bought it the car was a shell and had been sitting in a lot for a long time. After buying it, he rebuilt the car and it was at the meet.
There were a few Mopars on hand. One of them sported an enhanced engine. It certainly wasn’t stock.
Over on another row a Chevy station wagon also sported an enhanced power plant. I’m guessing one that was put in as the car was being worked on.
Next up for Cars & Coffee is on January 4 of 2026. Reno Jeeps & Coffee as well as Reno Cars & Coffee will be opening the New Year.
• Tuesday’s meet for Trucks & Coffee of Northern Nevada will be at the new Ana’s Taco Grill. Time is 6:30 p.m. and the location is 1485 Geiger Grade, past the 7-11 on the other side of the street.
• Motocross races will start the New Year at MMX Racing in Marysville, California. It’s the annual Hangover Classic Grand Prix.
We here at nvracingnews would like to wish all of you a Healthy and Happy New Year. Be safe out there and hope to see you all again.
OTHER RACING NEWS:
• This week Battle Born MX ends the year, on New Year’s Eve with its Annual Awards Banquet. Times are 1 until 6 p.m. at Need2Speed.
• Three days later MRANN has its annual Banquet at Boomtown. Celebration begins at 4 p.m. then there is a dinner and after the Big Bike trophies are handed out.
• This weekend, out at Tulsa, Oklahoma, the Tulsa Shootout has begun and runs through next Saturday. The event is the lead up to the annual Chili Bowl.
• Overseas at the Perth Motorplex in Western Australia the High Limit International is being run. There is a huge payout for who ever wins the last sprint car feature.
The event is covered at www.floracing.com. Due to the time difference every event is early in the morning so a recorder is advised. One might also check www.youtube.com for recaps.
• Closer to home MMX Racing in Marysville has practice on Monday. Check with the for the times and this is a good way to warm up for the Hangover Classic.
• E Street MX Park has practice Monday from 9 until 2 on the Main, Sand and Kid’s tracks. Times are the same on Tuesday but only the Sand and Kid’s tracks will be used.
• 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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