RENO, NV (Oct. 11) — Mother Nature gave us a preview of what is coming but for now good weather returns for a racing and car show weekend. On TV, national and regional series are still heading for their season ending events. CAR MEETS: • Things get rolling when Chrysler-Jeep of Reno has three days of Jeep Festival featuring everything from a cocktail party, Show N’ Shine and ending with trail rides.          – The big part of the event is at Idlewild Park on Saturday. There will be all kinds of events at the park that day. • On

RENO, NV (Oct. 4) — Still more racing as the next-to-last oval track event in Northern Nevada is this weekend and the Northern Nevada Kart Club closes its season. There are also car meets, motocross races in Northern California as well as events on TV. CAR MEETS: • For you early birds, the Iron Mafia has a meet starting at 7 a.m. Thursday. All makes are welcome and its at Kim’s Donuts and Tea House located at 1328 US 395 North in Gardnerville. • On Saturday, from 8 until 3 p.m., the Bonanza Casino has Aloha for Maui, a benefit

RENO, NV (Sept. 27) — Fall is upon us, area tracks are ending their seasons with special shows but there is more motorcycle racing to come. National series are in their countdown or playoff series. Car meets are winding down but there are still more to come. CAR MEETS: • Thursday at 7 a.m. the Iron Mafia hosts another meet at Kim’s Donuts and Tea House. All makes are welcome and the address is 1328 U.S. North 395 in Gardenerville. • On Friday, starting at 10 a.m. The Silverado Casino in Fernley is hosting a car show, the Silverado Classic,

RENO, NV (Sept. 20) — As fall begins we’ll get a small blast of cooler air then things warm up again. Just in time for a big motorcycle rally, more car meets and regional racing for a summer farewell. CAR MEETS: • While not cars this week is the annual Street Vibrations Fall Rally. Starts Thuresday and goes through Sunday with events in Reno, Carson City and Virginia City. • Things get rolling Saturday when the Impalas Car Club hosts the 3rd Annual Show & Shine for Mental Health Awareness. Times are 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. and the location

Another full weekend of car meets, racing in this region as well in Northern California. And there is a bunch of races over in TV Land so the race/car fan buffet is over flowing once again. CAR MEETS: • Friday evening, from 4 until 8 p.m. is the season’s final Summit Racing Friday Night Cruise. They are located just east of the railroad tracks at 960 East Glendale in Sparks.          – There is a very different car and truck meet down Wellington, Nevada. It’s the MudFest Topaz. Looks like it could get very interesting and maybe a bit muddy

RENO, NV (Sept. 6) — A busy weekend for car and race fans in our region and over the hill. In addition there is a bunch of racing on TV and a special event Monday evening. CAR MEETS: • The weekend begins early, at 9 a.m., in Genoa with the 3rd Annual Customs & Classics Car Show. There are trophies, dash plaques and raffle prizes plus live music.          – There is a Car Show Fund Raiser to benefit Top Gun Dragstrip in Fallon. It starts at 10 a.m., with an 8 a.m. check in, and all types of vehicles

RENO, NV (Aug. 30) — Things are taking a bit of a breather for car meets as the annual Rib Cook Off is underway this weekend. However there are still car meets, an oval track racing in our region. On TV, the major series are beginning or about to begin the countdown to crowning series champions. CAR MEETS: • Once again the Iron Mafia should get Thursday started as they meet at Kim’s Donut & Tea House in Gardnerville. The meet starts at 7 a.m. and is located at 1328 U.S. 395 North. • On Friday, starting at 5 p.m., it’s

RENO, NV (Aug.23) — Another jam-packed weekend with car shows, Show ‘N’ Shine events and a BBQ for Jeep fans. In addition there is racing in our region, over the hill and more on TV. Plus there is an event on Monday. CAR MEETS: • Saturday is going to be a very busy day to say the least. • Sunday, from 10 until noon, Sparks Cars & Coffee has its next meet. Location is by the Starbucks off Disc Drive. • On Monday, from 1 until 2:30 p.m. there is a car show at the Ormsby Post Acute Rehab facility

RENO, NV (Aug. 16) — Another summer weekend with car meets as well as regional racing. In addition there is motocross over the hill and on TV. CAR MEETS: • Early Thursday morning, starting around 7 a.m., the Iron Mafia has another meet at Kim’s Donuts & Tea House. Location is 1328 U.S.395 in Gardnerville. • Friday, from 8 until 11 p.m., the Evo Club is having a meet at the Keitzke Starbucks. Nice way to end the work-week with fellow car people. • Saturday is a busy day with meets and a special show. • Sunday also has a

RENO, NV(Aug.13) — Slightly delayed this week. Hot August Nights is behind us but there are more car meets, special shows as well as racing as we head toward the end of summer. CAR MEETS: •As it is the second Saturday of the month there is a Coffee & Chroms Cruise-in at Sprinkle Donuts. The event runs from 10 to noon and  the shop is in the Mira Loma Shopping Center. • The Classic Chevys Car Club, from 10 until 1 p.m. Saturday is have a meet. Location is the National Auto Museum in Reno and all makes of car

RENO, NV (August 2) — We’re in the middle of Hot August Nights, a festival of Cars and Rock N’ Roll. The streets are full of all types of cars most from the 1970’s an earlier, it’s a wonderful time to be or visit Reno and Sparks. CAR MEETS: • Of course topping the list are the many events the Hot August Nights Festival brings. For the complete schedule please check the website at, www.hotaugustnights.net. • Thursday, August 3, the National Automobile Museum celebrates the 50th anniversary of American Graffiti. The show runs from 5 until 9 p.m. • The

RENO, NV (July 27) — The car event buffet table is starting to overflow as we head into Hot August Nights. There is also some racing as well. CAR MEETS: • On Friday from 4 until 8 p.m. Summit Racing has a cruise-in and it’s a great way to end the work-week. Location is on East Glendale in Sparks just past the railroad tracks. • Hot August Nights gets going this weekend. The festival celebrating cars starts up in Virginia City at 8 a.m. Friday and Saturday. • This Sunday the Cars & Coffee groups aren’t having meets as it’s

RENO, NV (July 20) — Another summer weekend ahead of us, one that has an oval track event plus a bunch of car events. CAR MEETS: • Saturday begins at 8 a.m. at Lampe Park in Gardnerville. It’s the 9th annual “Send a Scout to Camp Car Show,” and is part of the HAN Event Series. Awards will be handed out at 3 p.m. • Sunday has two events. ANNOUNCEMENT: Top Gun Drag Strip is still cleaning up after being covered with mud a couple of months ago. They also need to get a new well drilled and operating. To

RENO, NV (July 13) — Due to receiving up dates after I usually post the preview I’m switching to posting them Thursday. Any Thursday happenings I’ll include in Monday’s article. CAR MEETS: • While this week’s is late I’ll include schedule for the Carson City Thursday Nite Cruisers. Only two more after this week. • Summit Racing, located on East Glendale in Sparks is having another Friday Night Cruise. Should be cooler and a good way to wind up the workweek. It starts around 5 p.m. • Saturday gets rolling when Fallon Cars “N” Coffee hosts another of its meets.

RENO, NV (July 6) — Another summer weekend ahead of us with car meets. a special show in Sparks as well as racing. And there is a bunch on TV as well. CAR MEETS: • Starting Thursday in the west parking lot of the Sparks Nugget is the13th annual Rockabilly Riot. There are a host of things happening at this event through Saturday. • Friday evening, starting at 6 p.m. is another Fernley Main Street Cruise. Goes from the Wigwam to the round about and back. • Saturday gets off to an early start as the Sumersett Summer Car show