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  • 95A SPEEDWAY: DRY SLICK, RAIN AND HARD RACING

    April 11, 2016 Author: Dan McGee
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    Fernley 95A Speedway - Mike White, IMCA winner.

    This weekend Mother Nature went crazy but the track overcame the challenge and had a great afternoon of racing. FERNLEY (April 9) – 95A Speedway’s second race of the season was quite a mix. First it was dry slick, despite the best efforts of the track crew, then after an one hour hold for rain, the track came in for the IMCA feature. After winning that feature, once it got restarted, Mike White said, “Second in a row for IMCA. The rain was what I needed.” Have to thank Megan, my family and everybody that helps me out on this

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  • RACING PREVIEW: APRIL 7 TO 10

    April 7, 2016 Author: Dan McGee
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    Supercross - Ryan Dungey & James Stewart

    This week there is racing live, on TV and the Internet. Racing preview for this week has a mix of events for both the two-wheel and oval track fans. Once again there will be no practice at the Livfast Exit 28 motocross track as they are preparing for their next race. Fernley 95A Speedway will host its second race of the season Saturday with a 2 p.m. start time. All the car classes will be in action on the oval. Motocross racers competing in the 775 Spring Classic Series will head for Winnemucca for the third round of their series.

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  • SANDBOX STIRRED UP BY MOTOCROSS

    April 4, 2016 Author: Dan McGee
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    775 Spring Classic - Jesse Gore wins three classes.

    Beautiful weather set the stage for a great day of motocross racing this weekend. The Sandbox, or Fernley Lion’s Motocross track, was the scene of the second 775 Spring Classic motocross series. This time the Over The Hill Gang staged the event. Layne Kolbet, OTHG president said they had 189 riders sign up for practice on Saturday so attendance was probably over 200. On Sunday however there were at least a 100 more on hand to race bringing the total closer to 300. For one aspiring pro that’s chasing his dream Sunday was a perfect day as he swept three

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  • RACING PREVIEW: MARCH 31-APRIL 3

    March 31, 2016 Author: Dan McGee
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    Supercross - Musquin and Dungey.

    Finally racing has begun in earnest here in this area as the Speed Merchants entertain their fans. Racing preview for this week is pretty full now that the Easter Holiday is behind us. Series, both here nationally and internationally, will be at full throttle. Locally the oval track season is progressing as Rattlesnake Raceway opens its 2016 season Saturday. Racing, which includes the cars and karts begins at 6 p.m. and round out the field will be the first round of the new series for the Nevada Pro Stock Association as these cars mark their return to the track. On

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  • RACING PREVIEW: MARCH 24-27

    March 23, 2016 Author: Dan McGee
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    Fernley 95A Speedway.

    A little slow this week with the holiday but its another lull before the storm of action. Racing preview this week is a bit slim as the Easter holiday is upon us. Most national and international series are taking a holiday until things get going with a bang next week. However there are a few things happening in our region and over the hill. For drag racers Summit Racing will the place to be on Saturday. The NHRA will have chassis certification there from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. And oval track racers and fans will be happy as Fernley

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  • LIVFAST EXIT 28 PHOTOS AND VIDEO FROM 3-13

    March 18, 2016 Author: Dan McGee
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    Livfast Exit 28

    Here is a portion of the photos I didn’t use for the article about the race at Livfast Exit 28. It was from Sunday, March 13, first round of the MX775 Classic Sprint Motocross series. And I’m including a video from the first motos. I have nine of the first 10 starts. Sadly was distracted and didn’t get the 250/450 Pro start. If you enjoy this please share and “like,” it and share as widely as possible. Comments are welcome. Subscribers have articles posted to their inbox as soon as they are on the site. We no have our first

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  • LIVFAST EXIT 28 STARTS MX775 SEASON

    March 14, 2016 Author: Dan McGee
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    Livfast Exity 28 - Tony Giusti and Justin Minsch

    Finally the long awaited spring motocross season has started. Livfast Exit 28 began the MX775 Spring Classic motocross season. Strong winds and cool temperatures couldn’t keep a large group of racers away as they were ready to rip. Several teams were also present including RMS, Moto Source, Design Tech 1 and Testa Motorsports that brought between 30 to 40 riders. The second 250/450 Pro and Intermediate moto had a rider from each division going for the victory. They flew around the track, got some big air going by the flagman and turned the moto into their own private duel. After

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  • RACING PREVIEW: MARCH 10-13

    March 9, 2016 Author: Dan McGee
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    Supercross - Eli Tomac wins at Daytona.

    Racing is heating up and this week’s preview has where the action will be for fans. Racing preview this week includes another local race as well as what’s on TV and the Internet, which is of special interest to those that are two-wheel fans. Not only does Daylight Savings Time begin on Sunday but that’s the same day of the first round for the 775 Spring Classic motocross series. So fans and competitors need to reset their clocks Saturday night.   The location will be east of Sparks at Livfast Exit 28 Motocross Track. People can camp there and on

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  • RACING PREVIEW: FEB. 25-28

    February 24, 2016 Author: Dan McGee
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    Supercross - Ken Roczen wins in Texas.

    Racing season is almost here and this article show the increase in activity. This week’s Racing Preview shows that spring is fast approaching as the second desert race of the season is upon us and the first motocross in our region is only one week away. Locally Livfast Exit 28 will once again host practice sessions from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. This weekend the Cheaters and Rimbenders clubs combine forces to bring the Rhino Roller 100 out at Blue Wing Flat. That’s a location northwest of Toulon, which is this side of Lovelock. Saturday begins at

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  • RENO MOTORSPORTS

    February 20, 2016 Author: Dan McGee
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    Reno Motorsports

    We here at www.nvracingnews.com wish welcome our first advertiser to this site. Reno Motorsports or RMS, is well known to the motorcycle riding, off-road and motocross community here in Northern Nevada. The shop was started by two friends, Dennis “The Desert Fox,’ Belingheri and Paul “Ziggy,” Ziegler after they moved up here from Southern Nevada. Ziggy explained they both had experience working in motorcycle shops and once here decided to open RMS rather than buy houses. After starting the shop in 1996 they saw a need to help expand off-road racing in this area and in 1998 started MRANN, Motorcycle

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  • NIGHTINGALE VIDEO FROM MRANN RACE

    February 17, 2016 Author: Dan McGee
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    MRANN - Tichenor and Brittner at expert start.

    The Nightingale video is finally compete. Once again many thanks to Brittany Hutchings, I could not have done this and taken pictures without her help. It was a great day for racing and even had one very close finish that was settle only feet before the checkered flag. And the large amount of riders bodes well for this season of desert racing. If you enjoy this please “like,” it and share as widely as possible. Comments are welcome. Subscribers have articles posted to their inbox as soon as they are up on the site.    

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  • OTHG BANQUET PHOTO GALLERY

    February 11, 2016 Author: Dan McGee
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    Here is the gallery from the banquet. At the OTHG Banquet I took more photos than I could use in the article about that function so here are the rest. Hope you all like them and yes if you want prints contact me. Want to thank the club for inviting me, it’s the second one I’ve been to and have really enjoyed myself. Great way to get ready for the season ahead. And I want to wish all of you the very best in the coming races. Also want to add a special thank you to the scoring crew that

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  • RACING PREVIEW: FEB. 11 THROUGH 14

    February 10, 2016 Author: Dan McGee
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    MRANN - racers decend a hill.

    It’s finally here, the long wait is over as it’s the start of season when motors roar and the green flags wave. Racing preview this time has a host of events that one can view as well as the first race in our area to get this season started. East of Fernley and 10 miles north of the Nightingale exit on I-80 is where the Trail Blazers motorcycle club will host the first MRANN race of the year. It’s the Fireball Ridge 100, the 18th Hare and Hound race. On Saturday the Pee Wee racers get things started at 10

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  • OVER THE HILL GANG AWARDS BANQUET

    February 9, 2016 Author: Dan McGee
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    Over The Hill Gang - Members at the award's banquet.

    One more awards banquet before racing begins in this area. RENO (Feb. 6) – The local Over The Hill Gang chapter held its annual banquet at “Men Wielding Fire,” on Saturday. It was a festive night of food, drink, humor and reflection on the season past as well as a look into the future. And there was a great selection of free prize drawings for club members. First order of business was awarding the Harry Trainor award. As president Layne Kolbet explained it, Trainor was a respected racer, great club member and all around good guy. The award honors his

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  • RACING PREVIEW: FEB. 4-7

    February 3, 2016 Author: Dan McGee
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    King of the Hammers

    Even though there’s not much racing going on there is a major desert event this week. RENO (Feb. 3) – The Racing Preview for this week is still sparse but there is some action to be watched. Locally Livfast Exit 28 Motocross Track should have its usual practice sessions from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. And a special shout out for two area drivers heading to Yuma, Arizona. Shawn Natenstedt and Jake Holland will compete in the Winter Nationals at Cocopah Speedway on Friday and Saturday evenings. The event is broadcast live on www.speedshift.com, which is a

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