RENO, NV (Oct. 14) – The week started with a blast of cold mornings but will get warmer each day through Sunday. So overall it will be good weather but a sweater and/or jacket would be handy to have.
CAR MEETS:
* Thursday has two regular events happening:
- The weekend gets going at Kim’s Donut and Tea House around 8 a.m. Thursday when the cruisers arrive. Location is 1328 U.S. Highway 395 North in Gardnerville.
- Starting at 6 p.m. it’s Thursday Night Thunder a Pinocchio’s Bar & Grill. Benefits Mom’s on the Run and the location is 5995 South Virginia in Reno.
• Friday is a but busier with three events:
- While they didn’t put a starting time I’m going to use 8:30 as it comes from the Saturday poster. There are two days of Poker Runs at Virginia City. Location is the Silverland Inn and several groups are involved.
- That evening Reno Bike Community, Reno Bike Club and others will gather at the Maverik station at the corner of Sutro and North McCarran. Kickstands usually up a bit after 7, weather is clear but it will be on the cool side.
- This week Old Slammers of Reno will start early as they’ve been invited to Trunk or Treat, that runs from 5 to 7 p.m. by the Grocery Outlet in Sparks.
- After that they head for the usual meeting place at Northtowne (by Winco) and later start their Friday Cruise.
REPORTERS NOTE: Carson Cars & Coffee was running late so had not post their weekend graphics. They usually have a meet Friday and Saturday for cars and one on Sunday for bikes. If interested please check their Facebook pate.
• Saturday is another busy day with a lot to choose from:
- Up in Virginia City, starting at 8:30, there is an OHV Poker Run. This one starts at Miners Park and one can register at www.nvpokerrun.com.
- At 10 a.m. Roy Foster’s Automotive has a Grand Opening in Sparks as well as celebrating its 80Year Anniversary. All kinds of things will be going on including giveaways, refreshments and shop tours. Location is 40 Victorian Avenue in Sparks.
- To the south Gardnerville Cars & Coffee is having its weekly meet. Starts at 10 a.m. at Kim’s Donuts located at 1331 US-395 North in Gardnerville.
- In Carson City, starting at 10 a.m., its the Campagni Pony show featuring Mustangs and Boncos. Location is at Capital Ford, 3660 South Carson Street.
- The Sparks A&W, from 5 until 8 p.m., has a Cruise Night. All makes and models are welcome and there is music as well as Raffles and giveaway. Location is 1311 Baring Blvd., across from Reed High School.
- That evening, starting a 7 p.m. it’s Saturday Nights at Coaches Bar & Grill. Location is 1573 South Virginia Street in Reno.
• Sunday has four things happening.
- Reno Jeeps & Coffee’s meet starts early at 9 a.m. by the Human Bean at 3915 South McCarran, on the corner with Longley Lane. After that they may go for a rock hounding cruise.
- Not far away, Reno Cars & Coffee meets starting at 10 am in the parking lot between Cal Ranch and the Human Bean Coffee by the corner of Kietzke and Moana Lanes.
- That afternoon, from 2 until 4, there is a Trunk or Treat at DMV South Reno. Good start to Halloween and the location is 9155 Double Diamond Parkway.
- Want to unwind from the weekend, if so then check out Modelo Sunday’s Cruise In Kickback. Starts at 5 p.m. and location is 195 West Plumb Lane.
RACING (4-WHEEL):
• The weekend starts in Southern Nevada when Best in the Desert ends its season with the Laughlin Desert Classic. Starts on Thursday and Saturday will probably be race day with awards given out on Sunday.
• Winnemucca Regional Raceway ends its season with racing on Friday and Saturday. There are Halloween fun happenings on Saturday. Gates open at 5 p.m. with a 7 p.m. start to racing.
- There will be extra prize money awarded, especially to the Pure Stock Class as well as the others.
• After changing the schedule, the Reno Sports Car Club of America hosts rounds 13 and 14 of its Solo (Autocross) series on Saturday and Sunday. Day starts at 7:30 and the location is the Regional Public Safety Center.
PRACTICE & RACING (MOTORCYCLES):
• Due to a schedule change this weekend’s MRANN event will end the 2026 season. Host club is the Mason Valley Dirt Squirts and the event is the Desert Angels 100. Location is the Lovelock Speedway, located east of town and roads to it are paved.
- Saturday starts with two Pee Wee and Mini races followed by the V Women, Bombers and Vintage. Dirt Bike drag races end the day.
- Sunday the Big Bikes start at 10 a.m. and race on a 45-mile long loop. To be classed as a finisher a rider must finish one lap.
• On Friday the P.R.O. Motocross series has its awards banquet. Doors a 5 p.m. and the location is 1104 J. Street in Marysville.
• REP Racing MX didn’t post a graphic so here is theire schedule for the California tracks.
- Riverfront MX has Thursday practice from 5 until 10 Friday is Mini Night with those same times. Saturday from 9 until 2 is DCMX Ride Day and Sunday, at those same times is open practice.
- PCMX from 9 to 2 has open practice Saturday and Sunday.
- The Sandbox MX in Fernley has practice from 9 until 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
• Reno-Fernley Raceway motocross has practice from 9 until 2 on Saturday.
- They also have a Kid’s 50cc motocross track for the youngest riders to practice on. This also happens on Saturday.
• E-Street MX Park has practice from 9 until 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Both the front and back tracks will be used.
• MMX Racing from 9 until 2 has practice Saturday on the Main, Sand and Kids tracks. Sunday’s hours are 9 until 3 and the Vintage track is added to the mix.
RACING NATIONAL:
• This weekend NASCAR is in Phoenix and once again all the events are behind pay walls. Here is their broadcast schedule.
• Thursday at 4:30 p.m. Fox Sports 1 has Speed then at 5 p.m. Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour.
• Friday and Saturday are pretty empty but if one wants to watch other racing there are sites one can choose from. One is www.mavtv.com, or www.floracing.com, another is www.dirtvision.com and of course www.youtube.com that has highlights from many races.
• Sunday starts at 11 a.m. when Fox Sports 1 has Qualifying Show #1 from the Stampede of Speed from the NHRA Texas Nationals. Then at 1 p.m. the network shows the finals from the Texas Motor Plex.
- Finally the weekend ends noon when the USA Network airs the NASCAR Cup race from Arizona. It’s late in the Chase to every point is critical.
That’s it for this weekend. Wishing all of you a safe one, be sure to get out to see a race or car events. You’ll meet some great people at either event.
OTHER RACING NEWS
• If one races in the Battle Born MX series now it the time to pre-register for the next event. Due to a schedule change, that will be held at E-Street MX in Marysville.
• The Moto Mouth Mini Team is accepting resumes for the 2027 season.
• If one heads or is in a car club this is one event you want to attend. The Nevada Car Coalition hosts this and the aim is for everyone to schedule their shows so they don’t conflict with others.
• Davey’s American Racing can be found on Face Book.
Davey’s American Racing can be found on Facebook and he keeps track of California tracks as well.
He also posts schedules for various tracks and there related subjects.
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