RENO, NV (July 19) — It was a summer weekend and Sunday had two car meets. One even had some special additions. • Reno Cars & Coffee had its second meet of the month starting at 10 a.m. Sunday morning. Despite the heat there was a pretty good turn out with a few groups of Corvettes. Several models were there for spectators to see. Over in one row was a black Ferrari that has some history behind it. Owner Tony Mitchell brought it to the meet. Asked about the car he said, “It’s a 1984 Ferrari 400I with a 4-speed

RENO, NV (July 12) — The weekend was highlighted by good weather and it cooled down just a bit on Sunday. There were several car meets as well as the next round of the Museum Cup series. • Friday began when the Reno Bike Community gathered for its weekly ride. Location is the Maverik Station at the corner of Sutro and North McCarran. The turnout is pretty big and there are some great people to meet. The bikes are also colorful as are some of the riders. • That same evening, starting around 6:30 Old Slammers of Reno started to

RENO, NV (July 5) — Well the Independence Day celebrations are behind us. It was a barnburner of a weekend with car meets, racing and other things. • For the first time in several years Reno had a 4th of July parade that ran along 4th Street from the J Resort to West Street. Just as everything was getting set to start the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office had its Raven Helicopter fly by with an American Flag. The parade was “4th on Fourth Parade,” and at the start was led by an Explorer Color Guard and banner that was about

RENO, NV (June 28) — Busy weekend with car meets, checking out a new female-owned auto shop plus the latest round of the Museum Cup. Those that like cars had a bunch to check out. • There is a new female owned auto shop in Reno. On Saturday there was a female only car meet to help introduce the business to new potential customers. Asked about the business owner Sunshine Haupt said, “I’ve been a mechanic as long as I can remember. I grew up with daddy in the garage, like every other little boy. Then when I was finally

RENO, NV (June 21) — Father’s Day weekend was a busy time with car meets.  It was highlighted by almost perfect weather. • On Saturday the Wicked Ways Club had a Ride & Shine at Paradise Park in Reno. Besides the low riders even some of the Old Slammers showed up. Among the exhibits were several chromed bikes with some sporting the club’s name. Many of the cars were great restorations and were equipped with lifts. One great looking one was a 1964 Chevy Impala. Even the motor had been chromed and polished for all to see. It was part

RENO, NV (June 14): Warm weather set the stage for a weekend of big car meets in the region. They happened over in Loyalton, one in Carson City as well as a large one here in Reno. That event was Cars and Stripes, the first of two meets benefitting veterans. Location was in front of the Sportsman Warehouse and was sponsored by the Iron Mafia, Nevada Car Coalition and Honor Flight. One booth was from the Combat Vets Association Motorcycle Club. One estimate was at least 80 cars, pickups and roadsters on display. Many of them had their hoods up

RENO, NV (June 8) — With the exception of a windy Saturday the weather was great for most events this weekend. There was something for almost everyone. • Friday evening started when the Reno Bike Community gathered at the Maverik station located by the corner of Sutro Street and North McCarran. Turnout was pretty good as more and more bikes keep arriving. Around 7 p.m. it was kickstands up for a cruise to Carson City. • On a windy Saturday Need2Speed held another of its Karts & Kars meets. The turn out was a bit less than expected but there

RENO, NV (May 31) — The month of May ended with two major car shows. Setting the stage was great weather. • Saturday was when the Reno Mustang Car Club held it’s Ford car show at Rancharrah. Walking in from the parking lot folks were greeted by a row of Mustangs parked across from the Mansion. Since it was an all-Ford show there were many types including an early model Ford Ranchero. Not far way was a Ford GT 40. On the windshield was certification it was powered by a Shelby built 498 V-8 that produces 605 horsepower. There was

RENO, NV (May 24) — Big weekend with one of the largest car shows of the year. Helping the turn outs was great weather. • The Reno Bike Community got the weekend started with their Friday evening ride. The turn out was lighter than normal probably due to the start of the holiday weekend. • The biggest event of the weekend was the annual Summer Salute presented by the Nevada Car Coalition. When asked about the event Rory Planeta, from the Nevada Car Coalition said, “ It’s a beautiful day, we’ve got more going on than last year. A few

RENO, NV (May 10) — There were several car meets plus a block party on this weekend. All the events were blessed with almost summer like weather. • Friday started the two-day Hot August Nights Spring Fever.  Everything was in the Casino’s west parking lot. There was a long row of vendors selling about anything people might want. That included HAN t-shirts and other things as well. Over at one end was a dragster, which was a ’41 Willys and next to it was a very nice T-Bucket. Not far away was a stand the featured continues entertainment Over in

RENO, NV (MAY 4) – This past weekend had several meets, a motorcycle cruise as well as a swap meet plus at least one track having a race. There was something for about everyone. • On Friday the Reno Bike Community hosted another of its Friday evening rides. The meeting site was the Maverik’s station on the corner of Sutro Street and North McCarran. The group welcomes everyone and there are several women riders that join the Friday night functions. One of them is Shay Goodman, who works for Children’s Services for Washoe County. Asked about her bike she said,

RENO, NV (April 26) — The weekend had several events in our region including three locally. And while the weather was on the cool side the turn out was great for every event. • On Friday the Reno Bike Community assembled for its Friday night ride. These happen every Friday evening if the weather is good as the group assembles at the Maverick on the corner of Sutro and North McCarran. The group now has two organizers and one of them is Aca Napora is one of them. Asked about any changes he said, “It’s going to stay the same

RENO, NV (April 10) — Great weather set the stage for three local car events. It was the same for the meets and a cruise in other areas. • Over in Sparks on Saturday there was the Caffeine & Gasoline meet sponsored by Shifted Performance and the Goodnuffstuff Car Club. Both sides of the street where Shifted Performance is located were lined with cars and trucks. In fact there were a bunch of cars lined up in front of the business. There also was coffee and, for the early birds, donuts. In front of the building 13-year-old Levi Annas was autographing

RENO, NV (April 12) — Mother Nature put a damper on two functions this Sunday. This is typical spring weather in Northern Nevada and a good reason why one never puts their warm coats away. • The Northern Nevada Kart Club had its swap meet in Sparks. While the turnout was light there were several things for sale. One was a black go kart that sat outside the business. It a second seat was well as a fuel jug. There was a second go kart, as well as tires that were also for sale. The racer is a girl, who

RENO, NV (April 5) — This Easter weekend was highlighted by three different groups meeting, with one of them having a cruise. Great weather highlighted all the meets. • Saturday started at Need2Speed at the Northtowne Shopping area. This reporter had a chance to speak with Emma Vargas, who explained she’s a long time race and car fan. “This is our third Kars & Karts technically. I recently became the promotions and marketing manager at Need2Speed back in August,” she said. “It’s been on my bucket list to do a car meet here as I think it ties in really