NV Racing News

SPARKS, NV (July 27) — Sparks Cars & Coffee had its second meet of the month. Location as usual was near the Starbucks off of Disc Drive. Once again variety is part of any show like this One interesting comparison was a T-Bucket parked next to an import. One of the exotic cars came with a racing history. That was the Ford GT-40 owned by Larry Cooper. The original version of this car was used by Ford to win at Le Mans. Asked about it he said, “It’s not an original, its called a Continuation. Under a license they’re allowed

RENO, NV (July 20) — This was a busy weekend for car, cruise and racing fans. There were all kinds of events going on in our area.   • One highlight on Saturday was the Cars & Cream meet at Handels. They make homemade ice cream and this meet may have draw the largest turnout of all. There were all types of cars including a very small one used by the son of the white car’s owner. There were so many cars and trucks they filled up at least three rows of the parking lot.  One highlight was two Lamborghini’s

RENO, NV (JULY 13) — Despite the record setting heat it was a busy day here in Reno. There were two car meets plus a function that brought bike clubs together for a charity event aimed at helping disadvantaged kids that needed school supplies. • Things got rolling around 10 a.m. when Sparks Cars & Coffee met at the Starbucks off Disc Drive.  In addition to groups of Corvettes one had its top in the halfway position . This allowed people to see where it was stored.  Over on another row were a couple of cars from the Midnight Riders

RENO, NV (July 6) — The July 4th weekend ended with two meets plus a cruise-in on Sunday afternoon. It ended a very busy weekend for the car and jeep crowd. • Reno Jeeps & Coffee got things started by the Human Bean Coffee Stand located at the corner of Longley Lane and South McCarran. As usual things got off to a slow start then other Jeep owners started joining the group. Many compare what they’ve done to their Jeeps plus going over a few things that have been causing the owners some problems. Lately some Jeep owners have been

RENO, NV (June 22) — Great weather set the stage for the second Sparks Cars & Coffee meet this month. While the turn out was great it was a bit reduced from the last time. Between the Rodeo and so many meets I’m guessing some wanted to just relax this time. One exotic that got a lot of attention was a gray 2025 Lamborghini Hybred. Still had the V-12 gas powered motor but ahead of that was the electric motor. The owner said when its started the car is quiet. Another car that gathered a lot of attention was a rather

RENO, NV (June 19)— Running a bit behind due an unexpected, short hospital stay. So the preview will be a bit shorter than usual. CAR MEETS: This weekend the car fan buffet is overflowing. Not much regional racing but a lot to see as we head for the 4th of July weekend. • This weekend there is no Fernley Friday Night Cruise. And the Saturday cruise sponsored by the Rustoration Garage in Fallon has been canceled as they are getting for a car show when the local rodeo starts. • Saturday gets going at 10 a.m. when the Arbors Longest