RENO, NV (Feb. 8) — Two big car meets highlighted the weekend. It was the first time for one while the other the other happens twice a month. • Saturday is when Need2Speed had the “Parking Lot Take Over,” at the Northtowne shopping  area that is located where 580 and North McCarran meet. In the west side of the parking lot there were many cars and even more were arriving after the meet began. As usual many ears and types of cars were displayed. In one row a yellow Nissan Z was beside a front engine Corvette while others had

RENO, NV (Feb. 4) — Well we’re in February and racing our region has started. There are also several car meets this weekend to see before the weather changes next week. CAR MEETS: • Once again Thursday starts around 8 a.m. when Kim’s Kruisers meet at Kim’s Donuts and Tea House. Location is 1328 U.S. 395 North in Gardnerville.  • This weekend Carson Cars and Coffee has a double header. Friday’s meet starts at 6:30 p.m., as does Saturday’s meet. Location is Dutch Brothers and the address is 1231 South Carson Street by the shopping center. • Saturday Cars & Karts

RENO, NV (Feb. 1): Well here we are starting a new month and the day before Ground Hog Day. Wonder if he’ll see his shadow.  At home there were two meets, one for Jeeps and the other for cars. • Sunday started when Reno Jeeps and Coffee meet at the Human Bean Coffee stand located at the corner of Longley Lane and South McCarran.  Several Jeeps were on hand and more arrived later. This group meets the first Sunday of the month. Next month when the meets end there may be a cruise up to Moss Lake. • Not far

SPARKS, NV (Jan. 25) — Despite the cold morning one of the largest turnouts happened today. Some was due to the recruiting effort by Ed Hughes who helped bring in a bunch of right hand drive cars. They formed two rows and Gie Rod contributed this picture of both rows. Have to give special thanks to him. One of the more interesting, and largest vehicle on display, was a former military truck that has been converted into a camper. This rig is probably able to cross any terrain.  Asked about the rig owner Chris Dickerson said,  “It’s a 1998 Stewart

RENO, NV (Jan. 18) — Reno Cars & Coffee held its second meet of the month the Sunday. Good weather highlighted a strong turn out of cars and some trucks.  Not to mention a lot of people checking out the cars. There were a pair of exotics that drew their share of attention. One of them was a McLaren Artura. Not far away was an was a Lamborghini that also drew its share of on lookers. In the mix were several American cars to admire. One of them was a very polished Camaro. Not only was the car shined but

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

RENO, NV (Dec. 21) — One car meet and the fourth annual Low Rider show were on tap today. While the threat of weather had an effect on one, the other was nice out of the wind inside the National Automobile Museum.  • The threat of incoming weather keep the turn out low for the month’s final Reno Cars and Coffee meet. Still there were some cars to admire. One with an interesting paint scheme was a Subaru. Great paint and striping on the body. This continued at the back with a wing and diffuser at the bottom of the

• RENO, NV (Dec. 14) — With two weeks to go before Santa’s big ride there were car meets this weekend and two of them were in Reno. On the racing side we’re deep in the Re-Run Zone but that will end just after New Year’s. • On Saturday morning the Vintage Euro Cars & Coffee had its monthly meet. They gather on the second Saturday of the month by new Starbucks at the south end of the Summit Mall. This time the club also had a box as they were collecting unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots run by

SPARKS , NV (Nov. 23) — As we head into Thanksgiving week Sparks Cars & Coffee staged its second meet of the month. Mother Nature helped by supplying clear, mild weather. As usual there were different cars as well as a row of imports that included a gray Honda CRX. Not far away was a beautiful 1965 Chevy II that was all shined up and looking great. Inside the modified engine bay was a 409 motor. It was chromed and ready to power the car. One thing different this time was a vendor, who had a table set up to

RENO, NV (Nov. 9) — Great weather set the stage for car meets this weekend. In our area there were a pair, one each day. • Saturday began when the Vintage Euro Cars & Coffee met at the Summit Mall. This time they were toward the south end by the new Starbucks. One of the cars on display was a De Tomaso Pantera. Painted bright red it certainly got its share of attention. The car is being watched as the owner is out of the country. The motor was bright and chromed. According to the gentleman that brought it, and

RENO, NV (Nov. 2) — Wonderful weather greeted the start of November.  Mother Nature provided a great stage for two car meets and the annual Nevada Day Parade. • Sunday morning, stating at 10 a.m. is when Reno Jeeps and Coffee had their monthly meet. Location was by the Human Bean Coffee stand located at the corner of Longley Land and South McCarran.  Pretty good turn out and the weather was great. • Not far away Reno Cars & Coffee had their first meet of the month. Location is by the Human Bean Coffee stand close to the corner of

RENO, NV (Oct. 26) – Start of Halloween Week so there were several Trunk or Treat meets as well as a meet for Sparks Cars & Coffee. Saturday’s winds didn’t keep many away from the Trunk or Treat events. • Friday afternoon the 775-Offroad and Recovery had a Trunk or Treat sponsored by Powertrain Industries on Longley Lane.  Several cars and trucks were decorated and youngsters could get candy from each of them. Not far away there were three other vehicles decorated for the kids. • Over by the Target store off South Virginia there was another function in front

RENO, NV (Oct. 5) — This weekend is when the National Automobile Museum chose the winner for their first ever Museum Cup.  Rich Crombie, who directed the series said, “This is actually the first year of the 2025 Museum Cup Series, Phil MacDougle is the executive director. He wanted to do something that would engage the local car clubs. “So every month starting in May he invited a different car club to come down and display their cars at the museum. There would be a winner that came back and competed today against the other car club winners so there would

RENO, NV (Oct. 1) — Here we are in October and fall officially arrives later this month. Still there is a flurry of car meets as well as racing, not to mention what is on TV and the Internet. CAR MEETS: • Thursday morning is when Kim’s Kruizers get the weekend rolling. Meet starts at 8 a.m. at Kim’s Donuts & Tea House located at 1328 U.S. 395 North in Gardnerville. •  Friday is an empty day, at least for now. Best to check the Face Book page for Carson Cars & Coffee. Most of their events are pop ups

RENO, NV (Sept. 21) — This weekend car groups celebrated the end of summer with a weekend full of events.  Great weather set the stage for all of them. • Saturday began with the Impala Car Club hosting the 5th Annual Show to help Forever 14. The site was the Sun Valley Community Center. Impalas Car Club president Kevin Bland said, “It’s great, couldn’t ask for a better turn out. I think we’ve over 100 cars to help raise money for the cause we’re doing this for, which is teen suicide prevention. Unlike many events this car meet has a