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MRANN YEAR IN REVIEW

January 16, 2017 Author: Dan McGee
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Time to take a look back at the off road motorcycle season and get ready for the one that will start next month. Following the article is a photo gallery of most of the champions. The MRANN Year in Review takes a look back at the 2016 season and the series overall points champion. For him it signals a change in direction while for others it sets the stage for improvements and maybe future titles. But at the end of 2016 Dennis Belingheri won the overall champion. It wasn’t an easy and it’s probably his last in this series. “The
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RACING PREVIEW: JANUARY 12 TO 15

January 11, 2017 Author: Dan McGee
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Another week into the New Year and there is more racing to see. Racing Preview this week has a regional event plus a bunch more on TV. The New Year is progressing and racing is starting to heat up again. Locally Livfast Exit 28 might not be having practice sessions this weekend. Early in the week it appeared to be at lake in some sections so those wanting to go might check their Face Book page. There will be motocross racing in Northern California however. The MotoPro Graphics Triple Crown is running the third leg of the series this weekend.
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MOTOCROSS SEASON IN REVIEW

January 9, 2017 Author: Dan McGee
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Time to look back at the 2016 motocross season, celebrate the champions and start getting ready for the 2017 season. The motocross season review wraps up both series, spring and fall, in 2016. And hopefully it’s a forecast of more racing to come this year. This time around there was no Sandbox Grand Prix, which is a fun race for bragging rights and has been very popular. The spring round began at Exit 28 then moved to Fernley, Winnemucca and back to Exit 28. The last two round began at Fernley in April and ended in Winnemucca in May. There
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RACING PREVIEW: JANUARY 5 TO 8

January 4, 2017 Author: Dan McGee
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While there are a bunch of reruns racing is finally getting going. Racing preview for this week still has a bunch in the “Rerun Zone,” but things are beginning to change with the start of racing. Locally Livfast Exit 28 will be open for practice, weather permitting, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. While it’s still pretty slim this week, next week there will be more. Over in TV land there are plenty of reruns plus a very anticipated start to a new season. Thursday begins at 3 p.m. as Fox Sports 1 airs a Supercross
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MARK LEVRETT: CHASING THE DREAM

January 3, 2017 Author: Dan McGee
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Sometimes a person’s skills, as well as their business allows them to chase their personal dreams. Mark Levrett is the owner of Mark One Metal Works and while metal fabrication is his business his passion is off road racing. Like many he was exposed to racing at a very young age. “My love of fabrication started because of my love of racing off-road and motocross,” he said. “I started racing motocross at the age of 5 in the 60’s. My dad raced off-road buggies when it was just starting back in Indian Dunes and the Mint 400 when it was
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RACING PREVIEW: DEC. 29 TO JAN. 1

December 28, 2016 Author: Dan McGee
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One more week in the “rerun zone,” but fear not racing begins this weekend. Racing Preview for this week is again thin but that’s going to change this weekend. With New Year comes racing as the thunder returns. Locally Livfast Exit 28 Motocross track will probably be having practice sessions from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. When this was written there was no confirmation so one needs to check first. For those racing in the Bishop Winter Series there are practice sessions on Saturday. Usually at 8 a.m. is when the gates open followed by track time.
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OVAL TRACK SEASON REVIEW

December 26, 2016 Author: Dan McGee
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Time to look back at this year’s oval track season as we get ready for the New Year and the 2017 season. The Oval Track Season Review highlights months of hard racing for championships. It was a season that saw a new series, a class coming back from near extinction, one track being brought back to life and maybe the departure of another. It certainly wasn’t a dull year. Topping the list is of achievements is IMSA racer Cory Sample. His year ended with at least three track championships, the Iron Man title, the western regional title and being runner
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RACING PREVIEW: DEC. 22 TO 25

December 21, 2016 Author: Dan McGee
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Another slow week for race fans but fear not the action will begin shortly. Racing Preview this week is deep in the “Rerun Zone.” Most everyone is taking the Christmas weekend off but there’s still a bunch to see. Locally, I’m not sure if Livfast Exit 28 will be open this weekend. If they are practice will be from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Best to check their Facebook page to find out. Over on TV and on the Internet there are more than a few things to watch. On Thursday MAVTV is carrying the load and
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ZACH RIVERA: KART RACER MOVES UP

December 20, 2016 Author: Dan McGee
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Northern Nevada is blessed with many young racers. And this article is about one of them. Zach Rivera is one of the many young people racing with the Northern Nevada Kart Club. And like many young drivers it’s an educational experience for this 16-year-old. Unlike many of his competitors he came to the sport a bit later than they did. “It’s always been a thing with my dad. He used to do it a while back, got back into it and started the shop,” he said. “At first I really didn’t want to do it, just wanted to help him
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RACING PREVIEW: DECEMBER 15 TO 18

December 14, 2016 Author: Dan McGee
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The Racing Preview again it’s a bit slim for race fans although Northern California will have a very different event this weekend. There is also a live event on the Internet as well as a bundle of racing shows to watch this weekend. Locally Livfast Exit 28, depending on the weather, will be open for practice from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. There will be practice time at the Bishop, California MX track starting at 8 a.m. Saturday for anyone racing in that series. The big event in Northern California is Winter Jam at Sonoma Raceway, Sears
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MCCOY’S OFF ROAD CENTER

December 13, 2016 Author: Dan McGee
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CARSON CITY (Dec. 9) – Following one’s passion then starting a business related to that passion is a real blessing. And that’s how McCoy’s Off Road Center got started. Ed and Rheyanna McCoy own and operate the business. He’s well known in the motorcycle and recreational community and has been involved with motorcycles for most of his life. “My family was in racing and I’ve been riding since I was three years old,” he said. “Probably racing at 10. “I quite racing professionally in 1981 and didn’t start racing again until ’96. Finally he had enough of Southern California and
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RACING PREVIEW:DECEMBER 8 TO 11

December 7, 2016 Author: Dan McGee
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Racing preview for this week is again slim pickings when it comes to live racing and many times only reruns are on TV and the Internet. However there are some live events to be seen or to attended. Locally, and depending on the weather, Livfast Exit 28 will hold practice sessions from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. There is one motorcycle event on tap in Marysville, California this weekend. It’s an AMA District 36 event at the track over there. Saturday, beginning at 8:30 a.m. has a slate of six races while Sunday, starting at 8 a.m.
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NORTHERN NEVADA KART CLUB BANQUET

December 5, 2016 Author: Dan McGee
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RENO (Dec. 3) – Northern Nevada Kart Club (NNKC) held its annual awards banquet at the Grand Sierra Hotel and Spa this weekend. Awards, including special recognition, finishes and a very special one were handed out as well as a raffle for prizes. President Brian Rivera started things off with some comments about the state of the club and his hopes for the future. Rivera explained the future of the track is still up in the air as negotiations with the airport authority are still going on. He also introduced the 2016 board and noted the elections won’t be held
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RACING PREVIEW: DEC. 1 TO 4

November 30, 2016 Author: Dan McGee
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Although racing in this area is over for the year there are still events local racers are heading to and fans can watch. Racing Preview for this week is again slim since the major series have ended their season. It’s the slim time of the year. Locally there should be practice session for motocross riders at Livfast Exit 28 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Some motocross racers will be heading over the hill to Prairie City for the next two rounds of the ProMotographics Triple Crown. Friday is practice day with racing Saturday and Sunday. Since
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RACER RESET: INJURIES CAUSES CHANGE IN LIFE

November 29, 2016 Author: Dan McGee
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An article about a racer that is changing his life goals as well as a photo gallery at the end. RENO – Anyone competing in motor racing knows there are risks. Most don’t dwell on that because it’s so much fun but sometimes they are bitten by this part of the sport. For one local it’s been a case where injuries have caused a Racer Reset. Reno resident Allen Cunningham a native of Scotland and now an American had his first experience with motorcycles came right after his birth. “When I was brought home from the hospital as a child
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