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  • SAND BOX GRAND PRIX: DUEL IN THE SAND

    February 26, 2018 Author: Dan McGee
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    Sand Box Grand Pris

    FERNLEY, NV (FEB. 25) – The Sand Box Grand Prix has always been about bragging rights. It brings the motocross and desert racing community together to see just who is going to rule the roost. The event was and is again hosted by the Reno chapter of the Over The Hill Gang (OTHG) and is a two-day affair. Sunday is for the big bikes and begins with 45-minute races for all the classes from Novice/Beginner to Expert/Pro. Once those are out of the way there is an hour break as the teams of two get ready and move to the

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  • RACING PREVIEW: FEBRUARY 22 TO 25

    February 21, 2018 Author: Dan McGee
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    RENO, NV (Feb. 21) – Racing Preview this week has the second event in our area plus what is going on in Northern California and across the nation. Once again racing has returned to the scene, which means spring is just around the corner. Locally the Reno Chapter of the Over The Hill Gang is hosting the return of the Sandbox Grand Prix. It’s held at the Fernley motocross track, runs both Saturday and Sunday and is for bragging rights only. Saturday begins with open practice at 8 a.m. then at 1 p.m. motocross racing begins for minis, women, the

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  • WILDFIRE 100 OPENS MRANN’S 2018 SEASON

    February 19, 2018 Author: Dan McGee
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    MRANN

    NIGHTINGALE, NV (Feb. 18) – The Wildfire 100 opened the 2018 racing season for those that compete in the MRANN (Motorcycle Racing Association of Northern Nevada) series. Since its held on President’s Day weekend the event also turns into a huge campout for many of the competitors and their families. Like all MRANN races it’s a two-day event and on Sunday the big bikes get their turn. This time the Trail Blazers club hosted the race and used two different courses for both loops. For Steve Tichenor it was a great weekend as he and Dennis Belingheri won the Team

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  • RACING PREVIEW: FEBRUARY 15 TO 18

    February 14, 2018 Author: Dan McGee
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    MRANN

    RENO, NV (Feb. 14) – Racing Preview has good news this time around; racing has started! Yes it has, both locally as well as nationally. The first local event is actually pretty low key on Sunday when Reno Coffee and Cars has another get together by the Starbucks at 1610 Robb Drive. As usual it begins around 10 a.m. and they ask you not do donuts or peal out in the parking lot and please don’t rev your engines too much. That way the hosts will enjoy keeping those meetings at that location. It’s a great way to see some

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  • BATTLE BORN MX AWARDS

    February 12, 2018 Author: Dan McGee
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    BBMX Awards.

    SPANISH SPRINGS, NV (Feb. 10) – Battle Born MX held its fall series awards banquet and ceremony this weekend. It was an almost standing room only crowd that attended the function. Dana Losey was the MC for the event and his sister-in-law Shami Potratz acted as the presenter. When people entered the hall and signed in to their left were several tables full of things for raffle prizes as well as some gifts for the award winners. After lunch Losey got up and thanked all the sponsors for those gifts. They were One Eleven Concepts, Big Valley Honda, Reno Motor

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  • RACING PREVIEW: FEB. 8 TO 11

    February 7, 2018 Author: Dan McGee
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    King of the Hammers

    RENO (Feb. 7) – This week’s Racing Preview has good news as we’re soon out of the Re-Run Zone. So spring and racing are in the air. While there is no racing in this area yet that will soon change but this weekend Battle Born MX hosts the awards banquet for those that raced and did well in the fall series The banquet begins at 3 p.m. and is at the lazy 5 Regional Park off the Pyramid Highway to the east of the library in Spanish Springs. Starting the week after that those racing in the MRANN series will

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  • SHELTON RACING AND FABRICATION

    February 5, 2018 Author: Dan McGee
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    Shelton Racing & Fabricatio

    This week’s shop is Shelton Racing and Fabrication located in Carson City. Those familiar with racing in this area, especially from the paved oval days, know the last name Shelton because Robby and his late father Tom raced there for many years. Like many in racing Shelton grew up with the sport. “My dad started racing when he was 18, then he quit for a while then he started again at Carson back in ’69,” he said. “Then he went to work for Hershel McGriff and built quite a few of his cars.” Shelton’s racing career began in quarter midgets

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  • RACING PREVIEW: FEB 1 TO 4

    January 31, 2018 Author: Dan McGee
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    King of the Motos

    RENO, NV (January 31) – Racing preview for this week has a mix of a local event, the Re-Run Zone and some great races for the two-wheeled fans. Spring is in the air and so is more racing. Locally Reno Cars and Coffee will have the first of their two monthly scheduled show n’ shines that ends with some cruising. Great time to come out, see the cars and view what their owners have done to them. For further information the Face Book page is, www.facebook.com/renocarsandcoffee. Over the hill E Street MX Park will have practice from 9 a.m. until

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  • OTHG AWARDS BANQUET

    January 29, 2018 Author: Dan McGee
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    Reno OTHG

    SPARKS (Jan. 27) – The awards banquet for theReno chapter OTHG (Over The Hill Gang) was at Pinocchios in Sparks. There the club honored their top 20, handed out special awards and mark a change of the club’s president. After a nice buffet dinner the ceremony began hosted by outgoing president Lane Kolbet. First up were three special awards. The first went to Fred Enos for this tireless work driving the water truck during the races at Fernley. Keeping some moisture in the sand is critical to having a good track to race on. Next up was the Sportsman of

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  • RACING PREVIEW: JAN. 25 TO 28

    January 24, 2018 Author: Dan McGee
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    Rolex Daytona 24 Hour

    RENO, NV (Jan. 24) – Racing Preview for this week is mixed although we’re still deep in the Rerun Zone there is light at the end of this tunnel. Locally not much at all but over the hill the second round for the Gold Cup Series will be at E Street MX Park. There will be free camping and Friday is for parking. On Saturday gates open at 8 a.m. then from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. it’s time for practice. Gate on Sunday open at 6:30 a.m., practice at 8 a.m. with racing to follow. Due to rain the

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  • RENO CARS AND COFFEE: GATHERINGS FOR GEAR HEADS

    January 22, 2018 Author: Dan McGee
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    Reno Cars and Coffee

    RENO, NV (Jan. 21) – Reno Cars and Coffee is one of several automotive groups in our area. Unlike having a specific type or brand, they honor all types of cars. At their gatherings one can find everything from the exotic to the, well not so exotic. Currently the group is run by Lance Freitas. “Lauren Stowell, who used to run it got busy with her start up company and she asked me if I could help with it,” Freitas said. “Steven Lewis actually started the page but he’s super busy also. I just manage the twice a month meets,

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  • RACING PREVIEW: JAN. 18 TO 21

    January 17, 2018 Author: Dan McGee
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    Reno Coffee & Cars

    RENO, NV (JAN. 17) – Racing Preview for this week has everyone mainly in the Re-Run Zone again. There are a few live events to watch but this situation will soon change in a week or so. Locally there is an event, Reno Coffee and Cars will have another gathering on Sunday. Of course this will depend on the weather but as of this writing it looks good. These gatherings have everything from exotic, muscle cars to the not so exotic. Still it’s a good time a everyone gets to check out a bunch of vehicles. Over the hill, at

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  • MRANN AWARDS BANQUET: HONORING CHAMPIONS

    January 15, 2018 Author: Dan McGee
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    MRANN

    RENO, NV (Jan. 13) – The MRANN (Motorcycle Racing Association of Northern Nevada) awards banquet is time to honor the achievements of those that raced last season. It also was a chance to honor the two founders of the organization as well as a rider lost this past year. Topping the points for the 2017 is Reece Honea, and next year he’ll carry the Blue #1 plate. Asked about his plans at the season’s start Honea explained that the title was in his plans. “Especially after my last year previous to that I wanted to go out there and just

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  • RACING PREVIEW: JAN. 11 TO 14

    January 10, 2018 Author: Dan McGee
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    USA Cycling

    RENO, NV (Jan 10) – Racing Preview for this week has the Biggest Little City is hosting a very different racing event. It also includes information about two motorcycle races in Northern California as well as one special annual event in Oklahoma.USA Cycling has brought its Cyclocross National Champions ship to Reno and the venue is Rancho San Rafael Park. While most races are about horsepower is about pedal power and there is a class for just about every age group. People from across the country are coming to Reno for this and fortunately it will be good weather, and

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  • MARTEC ENGINEERING: ANOTHER GROWING BUSINESS

    January 8, 2018 Author: Dan McGee
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    MarTec Engineering

    CARSON CITY (Jan. 8) – MarTec Engineering is another small shop in our region that came about when the owner followed his passion. When asked why he started the business owner Nick Maher said, “I guess the term ‘scratching your own itch,’ is how I’d describe it. When I was about 15 I got into off road trucks and stuff like that. Once I had a decent job around age of 20 I started building my own truck.” He wanted to install a roll cage, different motor and other things as well but there wasn’t the budget to buy parts.

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