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  • MOTORSPORT PREVIEW – MARCH 12-15

    March 11, 2015 Author: Dan McGee
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    Now that the season’s first motocross race is in the books riders are looking forward to the second round at the Livfast Exit 28 track, located east of Sparks. There will be practice from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday then short sessions Sunday morning with a 9 a.m. start to the first motos. The track is being worked on and watered all this week so the dirt should be great. And as a final reminder, this Friday, March 13, is the deadline for pre entries to this year’s Virginia City Grand Prix. For fans of the AMA flat track

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  • RACING PREVIEW – MARCH 5-8

    March 4, 2015 Author: Dan McGee
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    This weekend motocross returns to our area. Over the winter two clubs and a track combined forces to ensure it would continue to be part of this area. The first race is this Sunday’s staged by the local Over The Hill Gang chapter with a 9 a.m. launch to the first moto. There will be a practice session Saturday for riders to shake the cobwebs off and get back into their groove. Local oval track racers will also have a chance to shake down their cars on Saturday as Rattlesnake hosts the first of its two play days. Over on

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  • MOTORSPORT PREVIEW – FEB. 5-8

    February 4, 2015 Author: Dan McGee
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    As we head into spring racing is heating up as various series roar into their 2015 campaigns. Just a quick reminder to those that want to race in this year’s Virginia City Grand Prix, Monday, February 9 is the earliest date to postmark your entries. If you don’t have the forms they can be printed off the www.vcgp.com website. After Fox Sports took over Speed it appeared that several series wouldn’t be seen on TV. So NASCAR stepped in and created “Fanschoice.tv” where events are streamed live over the Internet. On Friday, beginning at 11:30 a.m. fans choice will start

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  • PREVIEW – JAN. 22-25

    January 21, 2015 Author: Dan McGee
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    As we head into spring racing is gearing up for the season ahead and once again there is a variety to events to see on TV as well as an event relatively close to this area fans can go see live. First and foremost there has been a change at the annual Virginia City Grand Prix. Unlike in years past the pits have been moved south to the area south and east of the 4th Ward School on the south side of town. Now trailers will have to enter from the south and they won’t be parking near the hotel.

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  • PREVIEW — JAN. 15-18

    January 15, 2015 Author: Dan McGee
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    Once again MAVTV does the lion’s share of bringing racing to the viewing public and this week they have something very special. Things start Thursday noon with the Dirty 30 show about midget and sprint car racing from Perris Auto Speedway in Southern California. This is followed at 1:30 p.m. with the American Sprint Boat Series. Then at 5:30 p.m. they continue with the IHRA Nitro Jam drag race series followed at 8 p.m. with Speed Sport News. Not much on Friday but there are still many shows to choose from. Saturday begins at 9 a.m. with a rebroadcast of

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  • PREVIEW – DECEMBER 25-28

    December 24, 2014 Author: Dan McGee
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    Now that Christmas is over the local shops will probably be having sales. One of them, Reno KTM on Rock Boulevard has been having sales that run through New Year’s Eve. This is a great opportunity for any rider to pick up new gear for the coming season of riding and racing. It’s slim pickings for TV this weekend but there are some motorsport shows that will provide some relief from the marathon of basketball and bowl games. MAVTV is picking up a lot of the slack and they start Christmas day at 1:30 p.m. with Dirty 30 followed at

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  • PREVIEW DECEMBER 18-21

    December 17, 2014 Author: Dan McGee
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    With Christmas and New Year’s fast approaching the amount of racing is slim to none except for what on the tube. But there are two events that are motorsport related happening this weekend.   RMS is having its annual Christmas Part on Saturday from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. A good chance to hang out with the crew, see what’s new and kids can get a free picture with Santa. After a six-year absence Bishop Motocross has put life back into the course located at the Tri-County Fairground. This Saturday they’ll host the final practice session of the year and

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  • RACING PREVIEW – DEC. 11-14

    December 10, 2014 Author: Dan McGee
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    During this time of the year shops are having open houses and Christmas parties so, if you ride, it’s time to check out the discounts, see the latest gear and make arrangements for any work that needs to be done so you’re ready to go in the spring.   On Friday CMS (Carson Motor Sports) at the south end of Carson City is having their Customer Appreciation Night from 5 to 8 p.m. Then on Friday MotoSource is hosting their annual Christmas Party from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Another chance to see what’s new and check out possible Christmas

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