QUINCY, CALIF. (May 7) — This weekend American Valley Speedway hosted the Western States Dwarf Car Nationals. It was also the ninth annual Dave Richardson – Leroy Kay Memorial Race.  The two events honor two area drivers that lost their lives racing a decade ago. During Saturday’s playing of the National Anthem the Dwarf Car field did a 4-wide salute to the fans. Then they were joined by Gene Kay, one of Leroy’s relatives, driving his IMCA Modified and carrying the numbers both drivers raced under. There were three divisions of Dwarf Cars racing, Sportsman, Veterans and Pros. Friday was

FALLON, NV (April 23) — Rattlesnake Raceway opened its 2022 season with a two-day show this weekend. There were seven classes on hand, plus two pro-stocks that had a demonstration at the end of Saturday night.  After the heat races there was a meet-and-greet on the front straight. There spectators could meet the drivers and see their cars.  Then it was time for a somber tribute to the track’s former long time medic. Last November Jimmy McKinnon succumbed to the virus.  The Gabbs native would drive to Fallon for the races and be the on-track medic. Before heading to the

RENO, NV (April 17) — Happy Easter to all my readers. There were two very different events this weekend with racing and a car meet.  Saturday afternoon began with the next race at Diamond Mountain Speedway. Fortunately the storms missed the track as on Easter Saturday they have a Easter Egg Hunt for the kids on the infield.  Before any heats got started the kids came on the infield. Two zones were for the bigger kids while the little ones had two zones of their own. Since the crowd was smaller due to the weather the kids had a bigger

SUSANVILLE, CA. (April 9) — Diamond Mountain Speedway as in action this weekend. There was a show Friday and Saturday and on Sunday there was a cruise to help the Northern Nevada Zoological Society.  On a windy and cool Saturday night the Mini Stocks began the mains after all the heats had been completed. First on point after the start was Anthony Hovland being chased by second place Nick Boucher.  There were two cautions that slowed the pace but each time the green waved again Boucher was leading the charge although Bob Kelly was giving chase. In the end Boucher

SUSANVILLE, CALIF. (March 26) — Diamond Mountain Speedway in Susanville, California opened its season with a good car count and some hard racing.  There were a few “first race of the season,” things but the crew worked around those. As a result the night ran a bit long but everyone was glad to be back on the track again.  After a series of heats to set the mains everyone was ready as soon as the track maintenance was completed and the order set. Then it was time to open the 2022 season.  First up were the IMCA Stock Cars. On

FALLON, NV (Oct. 30) — It appeared that Diamond Mountain Speedway in Susanville, California would not be able to run this year’s Halloween Bash. This was due to the fairgrounds being used as a fire camp for those battling the Dixie Fire. Fortunately the folks at Rattlesnake Raceway offered their track for the event. As a result the Diamond Mountain crew, plus some Rattlesnake regulars helped prepare the track and the two-day event was on.  Before everything got rolling all the racers brought their cars to the front straight. After that it was trick or treat time for the kids

FALLON, NV (Oct 10) — This weekend Rattlesnake Raceway had the official ending of its 2021 season. The Dirt Track Championships are two full days of racing, two separate programs where a driver’s combined finishes determine their standings at the end.  Sunday was the money round and the Hobby Stock class had the honor of ending the track’s official 2021 season. When the green waved to start the main Keith Marson was on point.  Soon Dan Dias moved into second and the chase was on. However in back of the two leaders Jeff Olschowka, who started at the back was

LOVELOCK, NV (Sept. 11) — Lovelock Speedway Silver State Racing has its third two-day show this weekend. It was also a special race as it was held on the 20th anniversary of 911; terrorist attack on America. Saturday’s event was called September Showdown, Remembering 911. To commemorate the event track announcer Davey Munoz, with the promoter’s blessings, had first responders at the track with their unit trucks. Most of the cars were lined up with the two driven by Ray and Colton Blankenship, that had large American flags on them, positioned by the flag stand. The ceremony honored all military