Local Conection to the Preakness Winner.

Carson Valley Inn and Bodines Casinos  are holding a birthday celebration for recent Preakness winner Lookin at Lucky and the public is invited to meet the trainer, owner and jockey on Friday, May 28!

Lookin at Lucky is back home in southern California after his recent $1 Million win at the 135th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Racetrack in Baltimore, Maryland.  While the colt won't be present for his party, horse and racing fans and enthusiasts will have an opportunity to meet the top talent and personalities in thoroughbred horse racing today including Mike Pegram (owner of the Carson Valley Inn, Bodines and Lookin at Lucky), Hall-of-Fame trainer Bob Baffert and the jockey who rode Lucky to his Preakness victory, Martin Garcia!

This trio will be greeting the public, signing autographs and telling a few stories on Friday, May 28 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. in the Cabaret Lounge at the Carson Valley Inn Casino (Minden, NV) and then again from noon to 1:15 p.m. at the Racebook in Bodines Casino (Carson City, NV). Bring your camera and ham it up with these racing industry leaders . . . and feel free to bring any racing memorabilia for autographs.

Nevada Motocross Park is up and running!

Summertime means time to bring out the motorcycles and ride. It is the start of another action packed season over at the Nevada Motocross Park in Gardnerville, NV. The course for this year has been re-worked and is better than ever. Official practice has opened and is from 3-7p on May 20, 25 & 27 as well as June 1, 3 & 10. The first event, the SMRA Spring Series, will kick off on June 5 at 8a & 6 at 8:30a. This is a fun event for the entire family, so come out and join us this season at the Nevada Motocross Park.

Tour of the Carson Valley – Barbecue & Ice Cream Social

Tour of the Carson Valley – Barbecue & Ice Cream Social is a fun historic bicycle tour for all abilities in the Beautiful Carson Valley. Pedal back in time on optional mileage routes taking recreational bicyclists along the eastern foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains on former Pioneer, Pony Express, Stagecoach & Emigrant Wagon roadways.

After the ride, enjoy a relaxing afternoon socializing with other bicyclists at Mormon Station State Park and a Barbecued Chicken Lunch served from 11:30 am till 2:00 pm. Cool down with Ice Cream and enjoy Live Entertainment. This is all included in your registration fees.

For more information and to register on-line Click Here