NV Racing News

RENO, NV (June 19) – Father’s Day had an oval track race Saturday followed the next day by a huge show and shine at the Bonanza Casino. REPORTER’S NOTE: Due to computer problems the scoring crew was unable to post the results when this article was posted. Saturday began up at Susanville, California when Diamond Mountain Speedway hosted the next round of its season. During the intermission, since it was Father’s Day there was a meet and greet on the front straight. Not only were the youngsters invited to meet the drivers but they even brought their own kids to

FALLON, NV (June 10) — Rattlesnake Raceway hosted its annual Octane Fest this weekend. Rain Saturday evening slightly delayed the program but it set up the track so it was fast. First feature were the IMCA Modifieds. After the green waved first on point was Clifton King with Steven Anderson giving chase. A spin by Wade Lumsden brought out a quick caution. Once again King was on point while behind him there was a three-way duel for second. Soon Chris Nieman took over second and the chase was on. King was still on point when the lead duo took the

EAST QUINCY, CALIF. (June 3) — American Valley held its second race of the season on a mild June night. Very nice as the track’s pits are in the woods and the Dwarf Cars joined the regular classes. Only two cars were in the Mini Stock Class. Unfortunately the one Chase Nieman was driving had problems and had to drop out soon after the green waved. Now on her own and in a car that had been repaired Llily Montgomery proceeded to lay down some laps, which were a good test for the car. She did eight laps and 24.366

FALLON, NV (May 27) — Rattlesnake Raceway hosted a Friday-Saturday racing event. Saturday’s got off to a late start due to rain but once things dried out it was time for action. However prior to the start there was a front stretch ceremony honoring veterans that either have been lost or have passed as Memorial Day is on Monday. Then the crowd also honored promoter Rusty McMillan as it was his birthday. So they all sang Happy Birthday to him. Street Stocks started the features. Earlier after their heat races there was a Slow Dash won by Logan Sage. This

SUSANVILLE, CALIF. (May 20) — Diamond Mountain Speedway had a Friday-Saturday show this weekend. Both days featured intense racing and action to entertain the crowd of spectators. After Saturday’s heat races and some work on the track was completed it was time to get the night’s show rolling. First class to running their A Feature were the Street Stocks. After the green it only took Randy Boyd three laps, after starting eighth, to take the lead. Things slowed when Michael Beauchman had a problem and went over theTurn 3 banking. When the green waved again things came to a sudden

QUINCY, CALIF. (May 13) — The Western States Dwarf Car National Series visited American Valley Speedway this weekend. It’s usually the biggest event of the season and started the season for the track. Right after the National Anthem the entire field of Dwarf Cars, plus a few Sport Mods, lined up on the front straight. Their parade laps paid homage to Dave Richardson and Leroy Kay, who the event is named after, as well as Todd Damron and Race Shelton. The event is named the Dave Richardson and Leroy Kay Memorial. Once that was completed it was time for the