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Hot August Nights ready to cruise into Northern Nevada

Posted by Mineral County Independent News | Aug 4, 2023 | Features | 0 Hot August Nights is kicking off at the end of this week, with a calendar chocked full of classic car events through August 6.

Posted by Mineral County Independent News | Aug 4, 2023 | Features | 0

Hot August Nights is kicking off at the end of this week, with a calendar chocked full of classic car events through August 6. Just like in years’ past, dozens of vintage wheels will be out in the streets of Reno and Sparks, bringing back sweet nostalgia of simpler times.

HAN events begin in Virginia City starting this Friday, July 28 with a car participant check-in, show-n-shine, classic car cruise, and live music by Lady and the Tramps and DJs Steve West and Rich West. The festivities continue through Saturday with celebrity judges and show-n-shine awards.

However, the official HAN kick-off party will be held at Baldini’s Casino in Sparks on Saturday, July 29 at 7 p.m. featuring a concert with Brian Andrews as Elvis accompanied by the Jeff Leep Band. Tickets to see them are $29 in advance and the show will be held on the second floor of the casino.

The following week holds a multitude of more events all throughout Northern Nevada, with emporiums, parties, car shows, and classic rock bands at the Peppermill Resort Spa Casino, Grand Sierra Resort, Bonanza Casino, and Atlantis Casino Resort.

In Sparks, Baldini’s will be offering a classic breakfast buffet for $24.95 during Hot August Nights and giving away free commemorative lunchboxes while supplies last.

On August 1, there will be a show-n-shine going on all day (from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.) in Victorian Square along with first responder and emergency vehicles on display. There will also be a craft fair, live entertainment, a car cruise, and more.

The following day, the Nugget Casino Resort will be hosting an ultimate classic car competition featuring Chrysler/Mopar products and other brands. It will also have an Oldies Emporium available. A show-in-shine will also be taking place in the nearby Victorian Square. Jim Shoe & The Sneakers will be performing that evening and The Garage at the Nugget will be open with unlimited beverages and preferred concert seating.

The Nugget’s famed drag races will also be going on in its west parking lot on August 2 from 6 p.m. to midnight. It costs $15 to get in and The Burnout Bar will also be available for ticketholders.

On August 3, Summit Racing Equipment will be accepting registrations for the HAN Poker Run between 8-11 a.m.. Stops include Atlantis, National Automobile Museum, Minden Park, the Chocolate Nugget, Virginia City, Grampy’s, and Champion Chevrolet. That same day, the Women With Wheelz Show-in-Shine will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Nugget’s east side parking lot in downtown Sparks. There will also be a controlled cruise from 7 to 10 p.m.

Check out the drag races for a bit and then catch Spice Wannabe- The Spice Girls Tribute band at the Nugget on August 4 along with another cruise. All weekend long, awards will be given out in Reno/Sparks locations for Celebrity Choice Show-n-Shine, Classic Cherry, and Cruise of Champions.

There are more than 200 events on the calendar as local businesses in Northern Nevada embrace the region’s classic car history. For more information and to plan out your days, visit https://hotaugustnights.net/. The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) will also be providing free transportation on the RAPID Virginia Line, RAPID Lincoln Line, Route 1, and Route 11 starting Monday, August 1, through Sunday, August 6. The service will be available all day, every day in partnership with Hot August Nights. The Free RIDE routes serve RTC 4th Street Station and RTC Centennial Plaza. RTC provides free ACCESS rides to those two stations as well.

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