RENO, NV (Nov. 13) — As a storm heads out way there is still one more racing event in our area but this one is indoors. There are also other races to go before several seasons end. CAR MEETS: • Again the Iron Mafia, starting at 8 a.m. Thursday gets the weekend rolling at Kim’s Donut and Tea House. Location is 1328 U.S. 395 North in Gardnerville. • The Friday Night Meet in Fernley should be a go. Meeting time is 6 p.m. at the 75th Station. If this has changed will someone please let me know. REPORTER’S NOTE: With

RENO, NV (Nov. 6) — As the days are getting shorter racing is ending and on TV we’ll soon be in the Rerun Zone. However don’t dispair as there are plenty of car meets to visit and enjoy and still some racing to come. CAR MEETS: • Once again the Iron Mafia starts the weekend at 8 a.m. Thursday morning, Location is Kim’s Donut and Tea House at 1328 U.S. 395 North in Gardnerville. • Down in Carson City there is a cruise from 6 until 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Location is The White House NV at 402 E.

RENO, NV (Oct. 30) — Well today is two things, Halloween and the actual Nevada Day. There are also a couple of more Trunk or Treat happenings as well as car meets. On TV two major series are heading into their final weeks before the champions are announced, CAR MEETS: • Once again the Iron Mafia gets the weekend rolling, or maybe splashing with an 8 a.m. start. Location is Kim’s Donut and Tea House at 1328 U.S 395 North in Gardnerville • The White House NV hosts Friday and Saturday cruises. Times are 6 until 9 p.m. and the meeting

RENO, NV (Oct. 23) — About to close out October but this year, at least in Nevada, Halloween comes a bit early. So there is a bunch to preview. CAR MEETS: • We’ll start with these. As usual the Iron Mafia has its weekly meet starting at 8 a.m. Thursday. Location is Kim’s Donut  and Tea House located at 1328 U.S. 395 North in Gardnerville. TRUNK OR TREAT: • Here is the list for these happening this weekend. • There are also several Saturday events locally and they usually have awards for the best decorated car or truck. The owners

RENO, NV (Oct. 16) — We’re getting our first blast of real fall weather this week. But the weekend will be mild and dry for racing as well as Show ‘N Shine events in our region NOTE: Several meets might be affected by the weather and/or temperature. CAR MEETS: • Thursday gets an early start, at 8 a.m., when the Iron Mafia meets at Kim’s Donut and Tea House. Location is 1328 U.S. 395 North in Gardnerville. • The Friday Fernley Meet should get going around 6 p.m. and the meeting place is the 76th Station. • Saturday starts at

RENO, NV (Oct. 9) — It’s a full weekend of car meets, an off-road race and motocross not to mention racing on TV. Best part, it’s another weekend of good weather for our region. CAR MEETS: • Things started Wednesday when Nevada Bronco started a 4-day festival at Mills Park in Carson City. There are displays, vendors and even some cruises. Don’t want to miss this if you’re a Bronco fan. • Thursday gets rolling at 8 a.m. when the Iron Mafia meets at Kim’s Donut and Tea House. Location is 1328 U.S. 395 North in Gardnerville. • The White

RENO, NV (Oct. 2) — Well October is here and, even though its summer like, we’re really into fall. More racing to come for the motorcycle group but the oval track season is coming to a close. However there are many more car meets to come. CAR MEETS: • Thursday starts at 8 a.m. when the Iron Mafia meets at Kim’s Donuts. Location is 1328 U.S. 395 in Gardnerville. • Friday is when the White House Nevada starts its weekly Friday-Saturday cruises. Location is 402 E. Telegraph Street in downtown Carson City. • While its not cars this weekend the

RENO, NV (Sept. 25) — Fall is here and regional short tracks are ending their seasons. Even car meets will start being reduced although there are still many events and motorcycle racing continues. CAR MEETS: • While not exactly car related the annual Street Vibrations Fall Rally begins Thursday and runs through the weekend. Locations are in Reno, Virginia City and the Harley Davidson dealership on Carson City. • Thursday at 8 a.m. when the Iron Mafia meets at Kim’s Donuts. Location is 1328 U.S. 395 North in Gardnerville. • Friday is the season’s last car show at Summit Racing

RENO, NV (Sept. 18) — Fall starts this weekend and while oval tracks are closing down there is still more racing to come in our region. Not to mention all kinds of car meets as well as racing on TV. CAR MEETS: • Once again the Iron Mafia gets the weekend rolling when they meet at 8 a.m. Thursday. Location is Kim’s Donuts at 1328 U.S. 395 North in Gardnerville. • On Friday, starting at 6:00 by the 76th Station it’s the weekly Friday Fernley Meet. Good way to meet other car people and unwind from the workweek.          -That

RENO, NV (Sept. 12) — Fall officially begins next weekend but there are many car meets to attend plus races to see live. There are also several races to watch on TV as well as the Internet. CAR MEETS: • The Iron Mafia gets the weekend rolling with their weekly meet that begins ate 8 a.m. Thursday. Location is Kim’s Donuts at 1328 U.S. 395 North in Gardnerville. • Friday is a little busy and things start at 4 p.m. when Summit Racing has its next to last car show of this season. There is a raffle and one can get

RENO, NV (Sept.4) — Summer will officially end in a couple of weeks and the oval track season in our region is starting to wind down. The cruise and car shows are still roaring along so there is much to see and do over the next few weeks. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: • I’m starting off with this as I’ve been to a few of these clean ups. Not only will Reno Area Dirt Riders (RAD) be there, but they’re usually are joined by some of the off-road groups as well as others that want to help. Sadly many just go onto

RENO, NV (AUG. 28) — Here it is Labor Day weekend and oval tracks will start shutting down next month. This means local motocross and off-road motorcycle racing will restart as we head into fall. There are a bunch of car meets and cruises still to come. CAR MEETS: • The Iron Mafia starts the weekend off at 8 a.m. on Thursday as the have their weekly meet. Location is Kim’s Donuts at 1328 U.S. 395 North in Gardnerville. • On Friday, from 4 until 8 p.m. Summit Racing in Sparks is having another Cruise-In. Location is on East Glendale

RENO, NV (Aug.21) — Well here we are, the final weekend of August. For some it means back to school, for others it’s almost the end of summer. No matter as the car meet buffet is over flowing and racing is in the air. CAR MEETS: • Thursday begins at 8 a.m. when the Iron Mafia has its weekly meet at Kim’s Donuts. Location is 1328 U.S. 395 North in Gardnerville. • Friday afternoon, beginning at 6 p.m. is the Fernley Friday Meet. Meeting place is at the 76th station. • Saturday begins at 8 a.m. when the Cantaloupe Festival

RENO, NV (Aug. 14) — While Hot August Nights may have ended there are more to come with races, car meets and what’s on TV as well as the Internet. It’s a full buffet this weekend. CAR MEETS: • As usual the weekend gets rolling at 8 a.m. Thursday when the Iron Mafia has its weekly meet. Location is Kim’s Donuts at 1328 U.S. 395 North in Gardnerville. • There is a trio of cruises and meets on Friday. Starting with Summit Racing that has a cruise in from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Location is on East Glendale in

RENO, NV (8-7) — This week is Hot August Nights, probably the largest car festival of the year. In addition there is racing both, live and on TV. CAR MEETS: • All this week Hot August Nights has events in Reno and Sparks. On Tuesday Summit Racing had a small show with many different types of cars and trucks.          -Not far away the Grand Sierra’s northwest parking lot was full of cars, vendors and a stage for nightly concerts. They are only one of several venues that have displays and areas to cruise through. • On Thursday morning, starting at