Archive for the ‘Las Vegas’ Category

The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway to host two NHRA Full Throttle Racing Series events in 2011

Friday, September 3rd, 2010

Officials of Las Vegas Motor Speedway (LVMS) have announced that the world famous Strip at LVMS will host two NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series national events in 2011.

Source: Las Vegas Events

2010 Las Vegas NASCAR weekend announces schedule of events

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

Following the successful debut of its annual Champion’s Week in Las Vegas, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) will return to Sin City in December for its traditional postseason celebration running from December 1st to 3rd in several locations in Las Vegas.

Source: Las Vegas and Nationwide Events News & Articles - Articles - Las Vegas

Perana super car to make first major U.S appearance at 2010 Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas car auction

Monday, August 30th, 2010

Luxury sports car designer and manufacturer Perana Performance Group, has recently announced that its new Z-One super sports car will make its first major appearance in the United States, during the 2010 Barrett-Jackson auction and collector car event in Las Vegas.

Source: Las Vegas and Nationwide Events News & Articles - Articles - Las Vegas

Shelby American Motorsports opens new Motorsports Speed Shop in Las Vegas

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

Aptly named  “Shelby American Motorsports Speed Shop”, the facility located on the grounds of Shelby American headquarters and Las Vegas Motor Speedway, provides automotive and racing fans in Las Vegas with a place where they can improve and enhance the performance and styling of a street or track car by upgrading engine, suspension and body styling components.

Source: Las Vegas and Nationwide Events News & Articles - Articles - Las Vegas

Barrett-Jackson announces schedule for 3rd Annual Las Vegas Collector Car Auction

Friday, July 30th, 2010

The 3rd Annual Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas Collector Car Auction will celebrate its 40th anniversary with three days of “No Reserve” auctions and additional  events, including exhibitor and sponsor activities for visitors of all ages. Hundreds of classics, Hot Rods, Resto-Mods and muscle cars are set to take center stage in Las Vegas during the 3rd Annual Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas Auction taking place at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino from Thursday, September 23rd, to Saturday, September 25th.

Source: Las Vegas and Nationwide Events News & Articles - Articles - Las Vegas

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series coming to Las Vegas Motor Speedway on September 25th

Tuesday, July 13th, 2010

The 2010 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series will be coming to Las Vegas next September 25th for an exciting racing event presenting the best teams and racers in the series competing for a place in the podium and the 2010 NASCAR World Truck Series championship title.

Source: Las Vegas and Nationwide Events News & Articles - Articles - Las Vegas

2010 NASCAR Champions Week to return to Las Vegas

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

Continuing a new tradition started last year, the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series will honor its champion at Wynn Las Vegas. This year, the awards ceremony is set for Friday, December 3rd and will feature the top 10 drivers in the final series standings. The event will culminate NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Week in Las Vegas.

Source: Las Vegas and Poker News & Articles - Articles - Las Vegas

Midnight Gaming Championship Season to kick off in Vegas on May 22nd

Saturday, May 15th, 2010

The Midnight Gaming Championship season, the largest national video gaming tournament, will kick-off on May 22nd at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Xtreme Drift Car Show. Since 2006, MGC has traveled to more than 40 cities, providing gamers the chance to compete for cash and prizes in a series of Xbox and Wii game tournaments.

Source: Las Vegas and Poker News & Articles - Articles - Las Vegas

The Strip at LVMS launches new Wednesday Night Drag Racing Program

Thursday, May 6th, 2010

The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway is teaming up with the Pacific Street Car Association (PSCA) to provide automotive enthusiasts with the chance to race their cars at Las Vegas famous Drag Strip. Thanks to this partnership, Wednesday Night Drag Racing will return to The Strip at LVMS on June 16th for the first of eight event programmed for the 2010 season. The series begins June 16 and continues on June 30, Aug. 25, Sept. 8, Sept. 22, Oct. 6, Oct. 20 and Nov. 10.

Source: Las Vegas and Poker News & Articles - Articles - Las Vegas

The Bullring at LVMS to hold Mother’s Day Weekend Special on May 8th

Thursday, April 29th, 2010

The Bullring, Las Vegas Motor Speedway’s NASCAR sanctioned asphalt oval track, will present a Mother’s Day Weekend Special next Saturday, May 8th, featuring SRL Southwest Tour, NASCAR Super Late Models, NASCAR Chargers, INEX Legends and INEX Bandoleros.

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