RENO, NV  (March 15) — Finally a break in the weather, what a great time for the area motocross season to start. There are also some weather related changes in the schedules for several oval tracks. CAR MEETS: • This Sunday, from 10 a.m. until noon, Reno Cars & Coffee is having its second meet of the month. If the weather holds should be a good turn out and the location is the Human Bean coffee stand by the corner of Keitzke and Moana Lanes. RACING (4 WHEELS): • The wet weather over the past months has thrown a wrench

RENO, NV (March 8) — More racing  and other things this weekend but incoming weather could be a factor. As usual there is more racing on TV and the Internet. Announcement: This Saturday we go into Daylight Savings Time. So be sure to set your clocks ahead one hour that evening, especially if you’re racing on Sunday. CAR MEET: • Weather permitting Sparks Cars & Coffee will meet starting at 10 a.m. on Sunday. Location is the Starbucks located just off Disc Drive at the south end of Spanish Springs. OVAL TRACK NEWS: • Rattlesnake Raceway is going to try

RENO, NV (March 1) — Well March has arrived kind of like a lion. Despite this week’s weather that will be two off-road races run this weekend and, maybe, a car meet. However what happens this weekend will, in some cases, depend on what Ma Nature sends out way. CAR MEET: • Reno Cars Coffee gets the month rolling with a meet Sunday by the Kietzke Starbucks. As usual it starts at 10 a.m. no matter what the weather is. One good thing is that hot chocolate is close by. RACING & PRACTICE: (MOTORCYCLES): • Saturday and Sunday is when

RENO, NV (Feb.22) — This weekend we take a short pause from local racing. So it’s a is a good time to preview the upcoming oval track season and events over the hill. There is also an announcement about a venue change for the upcoming Loretta Lynn Regional Qualifying races. CAR MEETS: • Only one car meet on tap this weekend and that’s when Sparks has its next one on Sunday. Start time is 10 a.m. and the location is the Starbucks on Disc Drive. • While not exactly car meets two tracks are having functions this weekend. – After

RENO, NV (Feb. 15) — This weekend we have a Jeep trail ride, a car meet and two major series racing on TV. In addition there is an off-road motorcycle race this weekend. CAR MEETS: • On Saturday the Nevada Jeep Club has the Eldorado Canyon Trail Run. Everyone gathers at the Squeeze in Carson City at 9 for breakfast then the group convoys out to Dayton. Bringing a sack lunch or snack is recommended. • Sunday is when Reno Cars & Coffee has its second meet of the month. The start time is 10 a.m. and the meeting place

RENO, NV (Feb 8) — Last couple of days for King of the Hammers plus, depending on the weather, a couple of car meet as well as racing on the Internet. CAR MEETS: • Saturday, from 4 until 7 p.m. the Nevada Car Coalition is having a meet to help promote car clubs and grow the group. Location is at Nova Tile & Stone located at 12835 Old Virginia Road, Reno. • Sunday, from 10 until noon, Sparks Cars & Coffee has its first meet of the month. Location is the Starbucks off Disc Drive. RACING & PRACTICE (MOTOCROSS): •

RENO, NV (Feb. 1) — On to another month and while there isn’t racing in our area right now that will change in a couple of weeks. There is also some live racing south of us as well as on TV and the Internet. CAR MEETS: • First weekend of the month means Reno Cars & Coffee meets from 10 a.m. until noon at the Keitzke Starbucks on Sunday. There is usually a pretty good mix of cars, trucks and sometimes a motorcycle or two will show up. PRACTICE & RACING (Motocross): • The AMA Arenacross series visits the Reno

RENO, NV (Jan. 25) — We’re about to head into February and this is actually a pretty big race weekend. Soon green flags will fly in our region however for now one needs to travel to see them live although TV and the Internet has a bunch. CAR MEETS: • Usually the fifth weekend of a month is a dead time but not so any more. The Fernley Car Meets will be happening every weekend on Friday and Saturday. The times are 7:30 until 11 a.m. and location is the 76th station in Fernley. PRACTICE & RACING (MOTORCYCLES): • •

RENO, NV (Jan. 11) — Once again weather is playing a big roll in what will happen this weekend. As a result this will be another short preview article. CAR MEETS: • Reno Cars & Coffee hit a milestone Sunday and Lance Freitas posted this. Good for them. They are supposed to have a meet Sunday starting at 10 a.m. and the location is the Human Bean Coffee stand by the intersection of Moana and Keitzke Lanes. Good freeway access to this site. • When this was posted there was no word if Fallon Cars & Coffee was going to

RENO, NV (Jan.4) — Here we are in the New Year and racing is taking off again. More car meets plus racing on the Internet although TV is still mired in the Re-Run Zone. CAR MEETS: • Nevada Jeep Club gets Saturday afternoon rolling with their 2nd Annual Wine, Women & Jeeps function. Starts at 2 p.m. and the location is Whispering Vine Win at 85 Foothill Road in Reno. The women that arrive early are supposed to get a rose. • Sparks Cars & Coffee is scheduled to have a meet Sunday beginning at 10 a.m. by the Starbucks

RENO, NV (Dec. 28) — Well here it is folks, we’re ending one year and are starting the next year of racing and car meets. CAR MEETS: • Saturday is pretty empty but New Year’s Day has two car meets and a trail run. Best part is there should be a break in the weather. • Reno Cars & Coffee gets 2023 rolling starting at 10 a.m. on Sunday. Location is at the Keitzke Starbucks and if it’s cold remember they have hot chocolate. • Further south a new group, Reno Jeeps & Coffee, has a 4-wheel theme to its

RENO, NV (Dec.21) — Finally it’s here, Christmas weekend. For race fans that means green flags will start flying next weekend even though we’re still in the Re-Run Zone. So to start this reporter wants to wish all of our readers a very Merry Christmas, a Blessed Hanukah and a very Happy New Year. Have to thank Moto-Source for this graphic. CAR MEETS: • As it is Christmas weekend and the fifth weekend of the month nothing is scheduled. However might want to check as every now and then Carson Cars & Coffee has a pop up event. Would probably

RENO, NV (Dec. 14) — As we head closer to the New Year there is still more in the Re-Run Zone to be seen but every week puts us closer to when the gates will drop and/or green flag waves. CAR MEETS: • Saturday is going to be a busy day for car fans, and some motorcycle riders. Things get going at Moto-Source located at 3180 Mill Street, just east of Terminal Way. Starting a 10 a.m. they are having a holiday open house. This full service shop has a show room that has about anything a rider could use

RENO, NV (Dec. 7) — Well the holidays are here and weather is headed our way. So this weekend’s events are subject to either a weather delay, being canceled or maybe being blessed with a nice break. CAR MEETS: • This Saturday, starting at 5 p.m. is the second Parade of Lights & Magical Fireworks Show up at Virginia City. It’s a great event but have to see if the weather Gods might get it postponed. • On Sunday, depending on the weather Sparks Cars & Coffee will host its first meet of the month. Starts at 10 a.m. and

RENO, NV (Nov. 30) — As we head into December there is a big weekend ahead for car and motorcycle groups. Looking at the TV, well we’re in the annual journey to the Re-Run Zone but take heart as racing starts right after the New Year. CAR MEETS: • Saturday gets going at 10 a.m. when Nevada Jeep Club has a meet at the new 4-Wheel Parts facility located at 5405 Meadowood Mall Circle. After the meet there will probably be an off-road cruise but the location has to be determined and I’m guessing the weather will be a factor.