RENO, NV (Dec. 4) — The 53rd Race Promoter’s Workshop visited Reno this week. The Workshop brings the short track industry to the Biggest Little City. Tuesday evening is when people signed in or registered at a social meeting where a buffet was served. This allows everyone to get reacquainted as many came from all over including Alaska and Canada. The first full day began with opening remarks from Joe Skotnicki, who owns Race Promotion Monthly and puts on the workshops. “RPM is here for the 40th year and we couldn’t do this without our partners. This year we have

RENO, NV (Dec. 5) — The RPM Workshop, now in its 52nd year, has two workshops. First is at Reno then early next year, in Daytona. These Workshops bring the short track industry together. Tuesday evening is a time to socialize with other promoters as well as sign in. It’s held in the Novi Lounge of the Eldorado and the casino provides a buffet meal. • Wednesday opened with a small trade show that is part of the Work Shop. After Dennis Gage got the meeting going he introduced Ron Goodman, the Vice President of Sales for the Eldorado, who

RENO, NV (Dec. 10) — In Part 1 this reporter covered the high points of the recent RPM Workshop when it visited Reno. In this part I’m focusing on three people for a closer look at what they are doing within the short track racing industry. • Josh Holt – My Race Pass The first subject was the first speaker at the Work Shop, Josh Holt one of the founding partners of My Race Pass. Several tracks in Northern Nevada use this service. Asked about the difference between My Race Pass and My Laps he said, “We’re two different companies

RENO, NV (Nov. 30) — For over 30 years the RPM Workshop has started its annual meeting schedule in Reno. This conference brings the short track racing industry to the Biggest Little City for two days of speakers and break out sessions aimed at helping promoters. Tuesday was an evening social gathering where attendees could pick up their credentials and meet other folks in the short track industry. This year the meetings moved to the Silver Legacy and things started early Wednesday morning, after the related trade show also opened. Dennis Gage got things rolling and Silver Legacy Senior Vice