I fully agree Greg, and I just chose to move here! (from another place you'd likely call a dump) I've been going to HAN for as long as I can remember with a few off years mixed in. There was a pretty good turnout this year, tons of cars everywhere, but a huge majority of them were very cookie cutter hot rods. Not that there is anything wrong with that, I'm sure the owners love them, but if you're coming to town to see a ton of high-end builds you might be disappointed. The lots were full though, and between all the different venues there is plenty to see and do.
Regarding Reno itself, yes the Virginia street area still feels pretty seedy, mostly because everything is so dated and run down. But midtown and the river front are coming around. I live on the South end of town on Mt.Rose highway putting me 30 minutes from Tahoe, 2 minutes from BLM land, and 15 minutes from a ski slope. The town may need some work but the area has it's advantages.
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