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  • RACING PREVIEW: MARCH 26 TO 29

    March 25, 2020 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (March 25) – Once again Racing Preview is full of some things, cancellations, postponments and eRacing news. It’s a crazy time for all of us. CAR MEETS & THINGS: • There are two very different events happening this Saturday and remember that social distancing thing as well as being respectful to others. • Starting at 10 a.m. at Mills Park in Carson City is the 2nd Annual  775 Mustang meet and cruise. It’s a good way to see various Mustangs then cruise and enjoy the spring weather afterwards. • North of Reno at the Chickdee Pits is the

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  • GREG EKINS – BACK TO HIS RACING ROOTS

    March 23, 2020 Author: Dan McGee
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    SPANISH SPRINGS, NV (March 21) – After a four-decade layoff Greg Ekins has spent the past five years returning to his racing roots. And those roots run deep since his father and uncle are in the AMA Hall of Fame. “My Uncle Bud Ekins started racing in 1950 and my Dad, Dave Ekins in 1951,” Ekins said. “The oldest trophy I have is a 1951 first overall that Uncle Bud earned for winning the Jack Rabbits MC Hare and Hound.” Ekins was born in 1955 and attended his first race as a three-month old at the 1955 Catalina Grand Prix.

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  • RACING PREVIEW: MARCH 19 TO 22

    March 18, 2020 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (March 18) – Racing preview over the next few weeks will be pretty strange. This virus has put a dark cloud over all types of racing and other things. CAR MEETS: • There are two meets slated for this weekend. When this article was posted I didn’t know their actual status so just be prepared. Sunday should start at the Dutch Brothers coffee around 9 a.m. hen Carson Cars and Coffee has it’s monthly meet. Hopefully the weather will be nice and the turn out will be good. Just to remember that social distance thing. Later in the

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  • FERNLEY SANDBOX ROCKS WITH BBMX OPENER

    March 16, 2020 Author: Dan McGee
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    FERNLEY, NV (March 15) – The opening round of this spring’s BBMX series was held at the Sandbox, or the Fernley Motocross Track This weekend was the time to shake off the rust and race again. The combined 30+ Intermediate as well as a trio of 40+ classes had the honor of starting the first moto in the morning.  Next up were the kids in the 85cc 12 and under class so they too helped get things rolling, all in all there were 20 motos to get everyone on the course. Saturday’s practice was marked by high winds but on

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  • RACING PREVIEW: MARCH 12 TO 15

    March 11, 2020 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (March 11) – Racing has returned to our region as well as a bunch of events to watch on TV. There are also practice sessions and the start of a series on the Norcal motocross tracks. CAR MEETS: • Reno Cars and Coffee has moved to a new location for this weekend’s meet. On Sunday, starting at 10 a.m. they will meet at Del Rio Pub and Grill located at 6148 Mae Anne Avenue. It’s always a great way to meet fellow car people. RACING (REGIONAL): • This weekend there is a combined MRANN and District 36 event

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  • CHASSIS CERTIFICATION FOR DRAG RACERS

    March 9, 2020 Author: Dan McGee
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    SPARKS, NV (March 8) – Sunday was a big day for certain drivers that race at Top Gun Dragstrip. An inspector from the NHRA visited to certify those chassis that needed it. Asked about this John Stauverman, racing operations manager and president for Top Guy Dragstrip, said, “The Chassis Certification held here at Summit Racing Equipment in Sparks is sponsored by the NHRA and Top Gun Dragstrip. Any car capable of running in the 9’s needs to have certain requirements in the roll cage and safety equipment. NHRA every three years will inspect these cars and make sure they comply

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  • RACING PREVIEW: MARCH 5 TO 8

    March 4, 2020 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (March 4) – This week’s Racing Preview is a mixed bag with a special announcement. There should be wonderful weather this week to enjoy the outside things. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: • For you drag racing types this is the weekend to get your chassis certificated. NHRA inspector Launie Porteous will be at Summit Racing, located at 960 East Glendale Avenue in Sparks, from 9 until 1 p.m. • The other announcement is that we switch to Daylight Saving Time in the wee hours of Sunday. Be sure to set your clocks one hour ahead or you might be late

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  • NEW MOTOCROSS TRACK IN FERNLEY

    March 2, 2020 Author: Dan McGee
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    FERNLEY, NV (Feb. 29) – After 95A Speedway was sold late last year part of the property is now home to a new motocross track. It’s one of the first items the new owners are working on and the facility has a new name; 95 Motor Sports Complex. During Saturday’s motocross  practice this reporter had an opportunity to interview co-owners Sam Marson and Eric Steinbrecher. Asked why he purchased the property Marson was very clear on his reasons. “I live here so I’ve been doing the majority of the build,” Marson said. “Eric lives in California so he comes up

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  • RACING PREVIEW: FEB. 27 TO MARCH 1

    February 26, 2020 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (Feb. 26) – Racing Preview for this week is a bit light in our area but there will be plenty to watch on TV. Getting closer to spring when more and more racing happens. CAR MEETS: • Reno Cars and Coffee gets March rolling with another meet, starting at 10 a.m. Sunday by the Keitzke Starbucks. Even though the weather might be iffy there should be some of the hard core bringing their cars to display. MOTOCROSS AND OFF ROAD: • VORRA is having a test and tune practice day, with a free BBQ as well, this Sunday

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  • RAD CLEAN UP DAY A SUCCESS

    February 24, 2020 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (Feb. 22) – RAD or Reno Area Dirt Riders is a club hosting group rides, representing dirt riders when land issues are discussed as well as improving the riding experience in our region. Over the years many have noticed all the junk and abandoned vehicles discarded around trails and roads in this area. These create hazards for those riding in the same area. So this weekend, thanks to a grant, the club plus others participated in the first clean up day. The assembly area was on the dirt extension to Kiowa Way on the east side of Peavine.

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  • RACING PREVIEW: FEBRUARY 20 TO 23

    February 19, 2020 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (Feb. 19) – Racing Preview for this week has a very special local event, a car meet and a variety of things to be seen on TV and the Internet. Racing is still ramping up as we head into spring. CAR MEETS:• Carson Cars & Coffee has its monthly meet starting at 10 a.m. Sunday. The location is at the Dutch Brothers Coffee at the south end of town. SPECIAL EVENT: • Saturday is Keep Trails Rad Day as the Reno Area Dirt Riders will be engaged in their first trail clean up on Peavine. Things get rolling

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  • TRAIL BLAZERS KICK OFF MRANN SEASON

    February 18, 2020 Author: Dan McGee
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    NIGHTINGALE, NV (Feb. 16) – For over 20 years the Trailblazer’s Motorcycle Club has kicked off the MRANN season with a Hare & Hound race. This year’s edition was the “Wash” ington 100. Nice weather set the stage for a great Sunday as several out of state riders showed up. In fact there were 167 on hand to get this year’s desert racing going. The two loop course was with the first being 45 miles long and the second 50 miles long. While the course was dry there was a welcome wind to blow it away. For one rider dust

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  • RACING PREVIEW: FEB. 13 TO 16

    February 12, 2020 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (Feb. 12) – Well this week racing returns to our region so the Racing Preview is full of events, here and around the world. It might be winter still but spring is only a few weeks away. CAR MEETS: • Sunday, starting at 10 a.m. Reno Cars and Coffee will host its next meet at Classic Rock Coffee close to the intersection of MaeAnne and McCarran. These meets are still growing and have a mix of exotic to not so exotic cars. RACING (REGIONAL): • The Trail Blazers begin MRANN’s desert racing year with the “Wash”ington 100, the

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  • ARENACROSS RETURNS TO RENO

    February 10, 2020 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (Feb. 8) – Once again the Reno Livestock Events Center echoed with the sounds of Arenacross. The series is now Kicker AMA Arenacross presented by Lucas Oil and it has returned to the Biggest Little City. Unlike the previous series the racing card had all the classes including both pro divisions. The afternoon was for heats and if a class had too few entries that main was run before the evening show. Each night the colors were presented by a quartet from the Spanish Springs High School Army JROTC. After that it was time to go racing. For

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  • RACING PREVIEW: JANUARY 6 TO 9

    February 5, 2020 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (JAN. 5) – Racing is back and this week’s Racing Preview has what is going on both in our area as well as across the country. Finally we’re leaving the Re-Run Zone. REPORTER’S NOTE: This week’s preview is early as there is information for those that  want to compete in Arenacross. CAR MEETS: • Sparks Cars & Coffee has its monthly meet starting at 10 a.m. Sunday by Buffalo Wild Wings in Sparks. A great way to meet fellow car people and see a variety of machines. RACING (REGIONAL): • Big news for this immediate area is the

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