PREVIEW - LAS VEGAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY
Including driver's appearances, stuff to do, schedule, ticket info, speedway info & more.
7000 Las Vegas Boulevard N Las Vegas, NV 89115
1280 KDOX-AM to air PRN and MRN NASCAR races in Las Vegas
2010 MISC. TRACK NEWS:
We've lowered our concessions prices on all beverages and soft drinks, and for those arriving early, have a $2 breakfast combo consisting of a breakfast sandwich and coffee.
All fans with Neon Garage passes will notice is the open autograph windows in each driver's garage bay. These windows can be opened only from the inside by the race teams, but rest assured that many of the stars of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series feel the same way that we do about our race fans, they'll be eager to sign your hats, programs and souvenirs. And if you have a weekend Neon Garage pass, don't forget you'll receive a 1:64-scale replica of the Earnhardt-Elvis Legacy Series car that will be unveiled Friday in the Neon Garage.
Fast Chats sessions in the midway, where various drivers and NASCAR-related celebrities will take questions from you, the race fan. We'll post the driver lineup and schedule to our website prior to the race. These Q&A sessions will take place in the area near the SPEED stage (behind the main grandstand). There is no charge for race fans to attend Fast Chats as the lively question-and-answer sessions will take place on the LVMS midway, outside the entry gates. A daily chat schedule will be posted near the SPEED Stage.
If you need assistance at any time during your visit, please call our fan assistance hotline at
(702) 632-8006 or text 37686.
LVMS secures discounted hotel rooms for NASCAR Weekend MORE
2010 Directions to LVMS:
A design-build project by the Nevada Department of Transportation has widened I-15 to four lanes in each direction between the U.S. 95 interchange and Craig Road. This project was completed well ahead of schedule and should improve ingress and egress
From California,Las Vegas Strip and Downtown Las Vegas :
Take I-15 North to Exit #54 (Speedway Blvd) Speedway is about 12 miles north of downtown Las Vegas. Alternate route is Las Vegas Boulevard North, but this route is not recommended.
Take Exit 54, using either the LEFT LANE or CENTER LANE on the ramp. Stay in your lane until you pass through the intersection into the BLUE LOT. Following the Lot 7 signs, proceed on the paved road in either of the designated lanes. Turn right at Wally Parks Lane. Turn right across from the main entrance to the dragstrip. Attendants will direct you to your space.
From Salt Lake City,St.George and Mesquite :
Take I-15 South to Exit #54 (Speedway Blvd)
From Laughlin and Boulder City :
Take US-93/95 to I-15 North, Follow I-15 North to Exit #54 (Speedway Blvd)
ONLY THING I SEE THAT IS NEW: The speedway is reminding race fans using Interstate 15 that there are three exit lanes on the ramp leading into the speedway. Local fans living in the northern and western parts of the valley are encouraged to use the 215 Beltway.
2010 Departure Routes:
Departure from Blue Lot (please see map) -
Lot 7 has priority while departing Blue Lot. Once Lot 7 is clear, all vehicles may exit via parking gates 12-13-14-15. As an alternative, vehicles may depart from the rear of Blue Lot, using Loop Rd.
Departure from Brown Lot -
Traffic will be directed out of parking gate #3 south on Las Vegas Blvd.
2010 NASCAR Weekend SHUTTLE Information
Shuttle Bus Information for 2010 NASCAR Weekend
Coach America will be providing shuttle service between various hotels in downtown Las Vegas and the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Feb. 26-28
Shuttle hours:
-Friday, Feb. 26, 2010: 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (One-way from hotel to speedway)
-Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010: 7 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (One-way from hotel to speedway)
-Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010: 7 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (One-way from hotel to speedway)
-Return shuttle starts as soon as race ends and runs until 8 p.m.
*Please note: Shuttle schedule is subject to change, please check updated information at Shuttle Desk during the race days.
Suttle location: Tropicana, Treasure Island, Riviera, Las Vegas Hilton, and Golden Nugget (Downtown)
Cost for transportation tickets are:
-Friday pass: $30 per person
-Saturday pass: $30 per person
-Sunday pass: $40 per person
-Three-day pass: $60 per person (best value)
Shuttle Desk hours: Wed: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m., Thu.-Sat., 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Sunday, 7 a.m. - Noon
Shuttle ticket will be sold at the Coach America Shuttle Desk at each departure hotel. Desk will be located inside, please look for signs.
For more information, to purchase your passes, visit https://nascar.coachamerica.com or if you need ADA assistance, please contact: 702-948-7360 (M-F except Holidays).
Key Tours Feb. 26-28, 2010 Let us provide the quickest and most direct route to Las Vegas Motor Speedway for you! We feature 56 passenger, restroom equipped motor coaches. As always, these are not shuttles. Our buses wait for you and you never have to wait for the buses. Our last buses leave the track 1 hour after the races GUARANTEED. riday - $25 per person round trip
Saturday & Sunday - $110 per person round trip
Friday, Saturday & Sunday - $135 per person round trip
Please note there will be no Sunday only transportation available CLICK HERE
FROM BLAINE: Black Flag on Coach America. They overbooked their buses this year. Getting to the track was easy. They did a nice job of getting us out there and they had a route through Ellis Air Force Base that avoided all the traffic. Getting OUT was where things got ugly. What Coach America didn't seem to plan for was when the race is over, everybody shows up looking for a bus all at once. On Friday it wasn't bad. On Saturday, the lineup was at LEAST 1000 people deep just to board a bus. I have no idea what time the folks near the back actually got out of there. On Sunday,
we bolted the second Kyle Busch was done the burnout. We literally jogged all the way from the main grandstand to the bus stop out by turn 2. We got there and we were already about 400th in line. It took us over 90 minutes just to get on a bus. Behind us, there had to be another 1500
people still in line. I would honestly suggest looking at other options.
Parking Lots 2010
Arrival Routes:
Arrival from the Las Vegas Strip, Downtown and the Southwest portion of the Las Vegas Valley -
LVMS suggests using I-15 North to exit 54 (Speedway Blvd). Using either of the LEFT two lanes on the exit ramp, travel straight across Speedway Blvd into Blue Lot. Follow the instructions of NHP and the parking attendants to your space.
Arrival from the Northwest portion of the Las Vegas Valley -
LVMS suggests using the C.C. 215 Beltway east to I-15 North. Take I-15 North to exit 54 (Speedway Blvd). Using either of the LEFT two lanes on the exit ramp, travel straight across Speedway Blvd into Blue Lot. Follow the instructions of NHP and the parking attendants to your space.
Arrival from Henderson, Boulder City and the Southeast portion of the Las Vegas Valley -
LVMS suggests using 95 North to Las Vegas Blvd. Take Las Vegas Blvd north all the way to LVMS and use parking gate #3 to access Brown Lot. Traffic tip: Las Vegas Blvd typically has fewer cars on it for this event.
Arrival from the Northeast portion of the Las Vegas Valley -
LVMS suggest using Las Vegas Blvd. Take Las Vegas Blvd north and use parking gate #3 to access Brown Lot. Traffic tip: Las Vegas Blvd typically has fewer cars on it for this event.
Arrival from Mesquite, Overton, Logandale and all points north of Las Vegas -
Take I-15 South to exit 58 (Apex). Turn left onto Las Vegas Blvd and follow this road to LVMS. Turn right at Gate 8 (Speedway Blvd) and then turn right again into Blue Lot. Follow the instructions of NHP and the parking attendants to your space.
Lucky 7 Parking $59.00 MORE
Parking Lots
Blue parking lot - Accessible only from I-15. This lot is recommended for fans seated in sections 2-3-4. Parking in this area is free.
Brown parking lot - Accessible only from Las Vegas Boulevard (northbound) using gates 1 or 3. This lot is recommended for fans seated in section 1. Parking in this area is free.
Yellow parking lot - Accessible only from Las Vegas Boulevard (southbound) using gate 9. This lot is recommended for fans seated in sections 4L through 9. Parking in this area is free.
Handicapped parking lot ' Accessible from I-15 or from Hollywood Boulevard. Enter the Blue lot and follow signs to Handicapped parking lot. A current handicapped placard is required in this area.
RV parking - Boulevard RV lot accessible from gate 1 using Las Vegas Boulevard. Call ticket office in advance to guarantee a space is available (1-800-644-4444). Any vehicles parked overnight without a pass are subject to tow.
Lots 3 (Infield parking) - Accessible from Las Vegas Boulevard (northbound) through gate 4. Follow signs to lots 2-3. A parking pass and credential is required in this area.
Lot 2 - Accessible from Las Vegas Boulevard (northbound) through gate 4. Follow signs to lot 2-A. A credential is required in this area.
Lot 4 (Vegas Club) - Accessible from Hollywood Boulevard using I-15 or Las Vegas Boulevard. A lot 4 parking pass is required in this area.
Lot 5 (VIP Suites) - Accessible from Hollywood Boulevard using I-15 or Las Vegas Boulevard. A lot 5 parking pass is required in this area.
Lot 6 (Hospitality Village) - Accessible only from I-15. Enter the Blue lot at exit 54 and follow the signs to lot 6. A lot 6 parking pass is required in this area.
Lot 7 (Lucky 7 Preferred parking) ' Accessible only from I-15. Enter the Blue lot at exit 54 and follow the signs to lot 7. A lot 7 parking pass is required in this area.
from gospeedwayforums.com: on the side of Las Vegas Blvd. OPPOSITE the Track there is some BLM Land. On this land, sometimes Race Fans exhausted from the struggle just to get to LVMS, have a desire to park there, or perhaps all the parking lots are full...so here we have a Rental Car full of Race Fans holding hundreds of dollars worth of tickets and they are at the end of their
collective rope...DO NOT PARK THERE!! There was a FLEET of tow trucks there towing vehicles away..to who knows where..and it undoubtably costs big bucks to get your car out of jail, where ever THAT is....I do not know if there is any signage out there, warning drivers to not park there
Public Transportation:
LVMS Encourages the use of public transportation and other suttle services during the annual NASCAR Weekend.
Speedway Shuttle Services: 877-212-7642
Bell Trans: 702 739-7990
CLS Transportation: 702 740-4545
Gray Line : 702 739-5700
Star Transit: 702 565-7087
Ray and Ross Airport Express: 702 261-3230
Shuttle Service
Airport Shuttle (702) 360-6160
Bell Trans (702) 739-7990
CLS Transportation (702) 740-4545
Gray Line (702) 739-5700
Star Transit (702) 565-7087
Ray and Ross Airport Express (702) 261-3230
Action Racing Shuttles 702.367.4141
Departing from LVMS
Cars in the "A" quadrant will be diverted through the Speedway Commerce Center for access to Hollywood Blvd. You will then proceed south on Hollywood Blvd towards Las Vegas Blvd. At Las Vegas Blvd you will be directed to turn right into the right-hand shoulder lane. You may use this lane all the way to Craig Rd. At Craig Rd you will be directed to turn right. (Tip: If you are traveling to the Strip, consider turning left on Lamb Rd, approximatley 1 mile after you get on Craig. Follow Lamb- it turns into Desert Inn- all the way to the Strip area.)
Cars in the "B" quandrant will be directed west on Speedway Blvd. for direct access to I-15 southbound. Please keep in mind that access to I-15 northbound is not permitted at exit 54. To access I-15 north, take I-15 south and get off at the first exit (215 Beltway). You can re-enter I-15 north by turning left on Range Rd. (Tip: If you are traveling to the Strip, consider taking the 215 Beltway, approximately 8 miles, to US 95 south. This avoids the congestion that develops on I-15 between the Speedway and the downtown area. Take 95 south to I-15 south and exit nearest your Strip location.
2010 LAS VEGAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE
Monday, Feb. 22
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. LVMS Credential Office Hours
Noon All RV lots open
Thursday, Feb. 25
8 a.m. - 7 p.m. LVMS Credential Office Hours
9 a.m. Dirt Track – Pit gates open/tech inspection
2 p.m.- 5:30 p.m. NASCAR Truck Challenge
3 p.m. Dirt Track – Spectator gates open
4 p.m. Dirt Track – Qualifying for sprints and midgets
5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Speedway Children’s Charities AutoTrader.com Driver’s Auction
5:15 p.m. Dirt Track – Driver autograph session in midway
6 p.m. NSCS/NNS hauler convoy on Las Vegas Blvd
7 p.m. NSCS/NNS haulers enter
7 p.m. Dirt Track – Heat races for sprints and midgets
8:15 p.m. Dirt Track – B-Mains for sprints and midgets
9 p.m. Backstretch Gate for Infield RV’s closes
9:15 p.m. Dirt Track – A-Mains for sprints and midgets
Friday, Feb. 26
Neon Garage and Ticket Gates open at 10 a.m.
5:30 a.m. NNS registration opens
6 a.m. - 6 p.m. LVMS Credential Office Hours
6 a.m. NSCS registration opens
6 a.m. NNS Garage opens
6:30 a.m. NSCS garage opens
11 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. Sam’s Town 300 practice
11 a.m. Dirt Track – Pit gates open/tech inspection
11:30 a.m. NSCS Hot Pass in effect
Noon - 1:30 p.m. Shelby American practice
1:40 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Sam’s Town 300 final practice
3:10 p.m. NSCS Hot Pass in effect
3:40 p.m. Shelby American qualifying (two laps, all positions)
6 p.m. NSCS and NNS garages close
6 p.m. Dirt Track – Spectator gates open
7 p.m. Neon Garage Closes
7 p.m. Dirt Track – Qualifying for World of Outlaws Sprint Cars
8 p.m. Dirt Track – Heat races for World of Outlaws Sprint Cars
9 p.m. Dirt Track – Dash and B-Main for World of Outlaws Sprint Cars
9:45 p.m. Dirt Track – A-Main for World of Outlaws Sprint Cars
Saturday, Feb. 27
Neon Garage and Ticket Gates open at 8 a.m.
6 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. LVMS Credential Office Hours
6:30 a.m. NNS garage and registration opens
8:30 a.m. NSCS garage and registration opens
9 a.m. Sam’s Town 300 qualifying (all positions)
10 a.m. NSCS Hot Pass in effect
10:40 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. Shelby American practice
11:45 a.m. - 12:50 p.m. Shelby American final practice
1 p.m. Sam’s Town 300 driver introductions (Security clear pit road – dress code only)
1:30 p.m. NNS Sam’s Town 300 (200 laps, 300 miles)
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Richard Petty Driving Experience Rides
7-9 p.m. Neon Garage Post-race Party – Open to the public
Sunday, Feb. 28
Neon Garage and Ticket gates open at 7 a.m.
6:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. LVMS Credential Office Hours
7 a.m. NSCS garage and registration opens
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Speedway Children’s Charities Track Walk
9:30 a.m. Pre-race entertainment begins
10 a.m. Flagstand gate opens for Pre-Race Pass on front stretch
11 a.m. NSCS Hot Pass in effect (until one hour after race)
11:30 a.m. Shelby American driver introductions (Hot pass required)
Noon NSCS Shelby American (267 laps, 400.5 miles)
3:30 p.m. (approx) 600 Racing Events (Legends Cars, Bandoleros, Thunder Roadsters)
4 p.m. (approx) Neon Garage Post-race Party – Open to the public
7 p.m. Neon Garage Closes
* Schedule is subject to change
TICKETS and Pit passes - 2010
2010 Individual tickets :$49 - $69 (All persons regardless of age require a ticket.) Click Here
2010 NASCAR Weekend Packages. $99 - $949 Click Here
Pass to Driver Introductions $75.00
Neon Garage
Neon Garage Weekend February 26 - 28, 2010 $179.00
Neon Garage - Saturday February 27, 2010 $99.00
Neon Garage - Sunday February 28, 2010 $119.00
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ON ALL THE ABOVE OR TO ORDER
2010 NASCAR Weekend Neon Garage Performer Schedule
Friday, Feb. 26
Time Performer
10 a.m. Wolf Creek
11 a.m. Kevin Baker – Guitar Show
11:30 a.m. Limey Bar Stewards
12:30 p.m. MC/DJ
1 p.m. Billy Joel Tribute Band
2 p.m. MC/DJ
2:30 p.m. The Spazmatics
3:30 p.m. MC/DJ
4 p.m. The Big Bang
5:15 p.m. MC/DJ
5: 45 p.m. The Big Bang
7 p.m. Close
Saturday, Feb. 27
Time Performer
8 a.m. MC/DJ
8:30 a.m. Kevin Baker – Guitar Show
9 a.m. Party Fetish Dance Show
9:30 p.m. Michael Jackson – tribute artist
10 a.m. Van Halen Tribute Band
10:30 a.m. MC/DJ
10:45 a.m. Boston Tribute Band
11:15 a.m. Party Fetish Dance Show
11:45 a.m. Marshall Reign
12:30 p.m. Michael Jackson - tribute artist
1 p.m. Def Leopard Tribute Band
1:30 p.m. DARK 1:30 - 4 p.m. (Sam’s Town 300)
4 p.m. Bon Jovi Tribute Band
4:30 p.m. MC/DJ
5 p.m. Journey Tribute Band
5:30 p.m. MC/DJ
6 p.m. Marshall Reign
7:30 p.m. MC/DJ
8 p.m. Led Zeppelin Tribute Band
9 p.m. Close
Sunday, Feb. 28
Time Performer
7 a.m. MC/DJ
7:30 a.m. Party Fetish Dance Show
8 a.m. Kevin Baker – Guitar Show
8:30 a.m. The Big Bang
9:30 a.m. Party Fetish Dance Show
10 a.m. Wonder Boogie
11 a.m. Frankie Moreno Rock Band
1 p.m. DARK 12 – 4 p.m. (Shelby American)
4 p.m. Frankie Moreno Rock Band
5:15 p.m. MC/DJ
5:45 p.m. Goldy Rox
7 p.m. Close
There will be a number of variety acts performing in the Neon Garage throughout each day including living statues/mimes, stilt walkers, showgirls, jugglers, roller skate girls, balloon artists and much more!
FROM ROY G: I would avoid Red section in stands 1, 2, and 3. These are the seats closest to the track on the front stretch. You cannot see the backstretch over the garages & press center. Get White if you can, Blue is best. Stands 4 are in turns 3 & 4. These offer an o.k. view, but you will be looking into the sun all afternoon. There isn't a bad seat in Earhardt Terrace. They are stadium seats with cup holders on the backs of the seat in front of you. (Some end of row seats don't have seats in front of them, meaning you don't get a cup holder, but I decided that I like having the room to stretch out!) The Terrace is above the blue rows coming out of turn 4. I've not seen the new Petty Terrace, but can only assume the view is just as good.
FROM KIM: anyone planning to be in the pits and garage area, bring water and snacks as there are no concession stands outside of the Neon Garage in the infield.
FROM BLAINE: The Neon Garage is totally cool. However... also totally expensive! If you want to do the garage passes, I recommend buying a Saturday only pass. That's when the most stuff is going on (2 cup practices, NW qualifying). I noticed that those "autograph flaps" they installed in the garage stalls went almost completely unused. Most teams left them closed the entire time.
WHAT YOU CAN BRING INTO LAS VEGAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY
Obviously NOTHING! BOO TO BRUTON...HE'S ACTING LIKE ISC. See emails I received below:
BLACK FLAG FROM Pocono Mike: Going to 3/05 race. With my tickets I received info that can not bring coolers, food or beverage into track including water. First trip to Vegas. Been to Darlington, Bristol, Martinsville, Lowes and Poconos. Never been told I can't bring in water. Wrote a nasty email to VP Sales/Marketing about my first and last trip to LVMS. I can afford a truckload of water, but I worry about the family that saves all year to go to just ONE race. Told them I was emailing Mayor, Chamber of Commerce, State Bureau of Tourism and race fan sites to tell them that these (2) Pocono Mountain(5 miles from the track) race fans ain't coming back with their money.
BLACK FLAG FROM JOHN O: you are not permitted to bring in ANY food or drinks. Nothing at all, each bag is searched, and even if it is open you are tossing it in the dumpster. on Sunday before the race, and before we headed to our seats, we stop to get sandwiches and drinks. The concession stand nearest our seats, in the Earnhardt Terrace, was out of drinks, all drinks, and out of two of the four sandwiches they offered. This was before the race even started.
FROM WWW.LVMS.COM:
No coolers are permitted in the grandstand seating area at LVMS
No alcoholic beverages may be brought into the grandstand seating area at LVMS.
Beer is available at all LVMS concession stands.
LVMS officials have decided to make the superspeedway's grandstands smoke free for the 2007 NASCAR Weekend
FROM ROY G: Some of the comments on the site mentioned the drink policy at LVMS. You CAN take in bottled water. I've had to dump a cup of Coke before, but no one has ever stopped me from taking in water. I also wear a photographer's vest for my gear. Most of those pockets are big enough for canned sodas & sandwiches. (Interestingly enough, it's only NASCAR races where this policy applies. I go to the Bullring regularly, and have attended testing at the speedway for two years. Concessions are available at both, but the only prohibition is against bringing in alcohol or glass)
It can be cold at Vegas! Our first race here in 2002 it never got much above 32 degrees all day and the wind HOWLS across the desert. Bring a jacket & long pants just in case.
FROM MICHELE V.: I’ve attended the Cup and Busch races there for three years and have never had any problem bringing in plastic bottle drinks and snacks in my small soft cooler and backpack. They do post signs at the entrances about the cooler policy, but I’ve never been forced to throw anything away. I always keep my snacks in clear plastic bags. We had Jackpot passes (Neon garage and pits) this year and had no trouble there either. I ate my lunch sitting on the pit wall on Friday before qualifying and had no hassles. I think LVMS should refine/redefine their policies. It seems they’re not being enforced at every entrance.
FROM RACEMAMA: OK fans. Here's what I think....if they tell you that you can't enter with something do what I tell you in Race Ready!
2010 LAS VEGAS DIRT TRACK SCHEDULE
Las Vegas Super Sprint Classic 2-Day Ticket February 25-26, 2010
Thursday - USAC National Sprint Car Series and USAC Nationa Midget Series
Friday - World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series and UMP Dirt Modified Invitational
2-Day Pricing:
Adult - $49Â includes Thursday night, Friday night and NASCAR Pole Day ticket (valid thru Friday, February 19, 2010)
Adult - $49 includes Thursday night and Friday night (valid Saturday, Feb. 20 - Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2010)
Kids (6-12) - $12 To purchase tickets or obtain additional information, please call LVMS at (702) 644-4444 or visit MORE
STUFF TO DO
DRIVERS APPEARANCES IN LAS VEGAS
Appearances are posted from a week before race day up until a few days before. Many times there isn't advanced notice, go by the souvenir haulers and look for the signs. (Go on Friday that is when they give out the tickets you need)
Feb 26
2 p.m. - Fast Chats on Sprint Stage: NASCAR President Mike Helton
These Q&A sessions will take place in the area near the SPEED stage (behind the main grandstand). There is no charge for race fans to attend Fast Chats as the lively question-and-answer sessions will take place on the LVMS midway, outside the entry gates. A daily chat schedule will be posted near the SPEED Stage. www.lvms.com
2 p.m. - Meet-and-greet with NASCAR legends Junior Johnson and Ned Jarrett in the Neon Garagewww.lvms.com
SATURDAY, FEB. 27
9:15 a.m. - Fast Chats on Sprint Stage: Kasey Kahne.
These Q&A sessions will take place in the area near the SPEED stage (behind the main grandstand). There is no charge for race fans to attend Fast Chats as the lively question-and-answer sessions will take place on the LVMS midway, outside the entry gates. A daily chat schedule will be posted near the SPEED Stage. www.lvms.com
11 a.m. - Meet-and-greet with NASCAR legends Junior Johnson and Ned Jarrett in the Neon Garage.
Noon - Fast Chats on Sprint Stage: NASCAR legends Junior Johnson and Ned Jarrett.
These Q&A sessions will take place in the area near the SPEED stage (behind the main grandstand). There is no charge for race fans to attend Fast Chats as the lively question-and-answer sessions will take place on the LVMS midway, outside the entry gates. A daily chat schedule will be posted near the SPEED Stage. www.lvms.com
Sunday, February 28, 2010
8:15 a.m. - PRN interview with AJ Allmendinger on the SPEED Stage at LVMS.www.lvms.com
8:25 a.m. - PRN interview with Robby Gordon on the SPEED Stage at LVMS.www.lvms.com
8:30 a.m. - Meet-and-greet with NASCAR legends Junior Johnson and Ned Jarrett in the Neon Garage.www.lvms.com
Sam Hornish Jr. will be signing autographs at the Penske souvenir hauler. 8:30 am - 9:00 am
Kurt Busch at the Miller Lite souvenir hauler located in the display area 8:30 a.m. local time.www.kurtbusch.com/
David Reutimann on Sunday, Feb. 28 at 9:05 a.m. PT, at the TUMS Fast Relief Zone in the fan midway.www.catchfence.com
To see Driver's Appearances away from the track in the Vegas area Lots Listed: Click Here
Raybestos Rookie Cooking Challenge Feb. 25
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers Kevin Conway and Terry Cook are just two of the superspeedway stars who will compete in the Raybestos Rookie Cooking Challenge during NASCAR Weekend in Las Vegas. The Raybestos Rookie Cooking Challenge will take place at ESPN Zone in the New York New York Hotel & Casino from 2-4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 25. Admission is free to the public.
Feb. 25 NASCAR Hauler Parade
The 2010 edition of the NASCAR Hauler Parade will begin at 6 p.m. - under the fabulous neon lights of the Las Vegas Strip - on Thursday, Feb. 25. approximately 6 p.m. in the right lane of Las Vegas Boulevard just south of Russell Road. Once all trucks are lined up, the haulers will move north on Las Vegas Boulevard. The haulers will proceed approximately five miles to Sahara Avenue before returning to Interstate 15 and the short ride north to the speedway. Race fans will be able to watch the hauler parade from both sides of the Strip and from any of the properties along Las Vegas Boulevard.
LVMS to host Fast Chats Feb 26 & 27
There is no charge for race fans to attend Fast Chats as the lively question-and-answer sessions will take place on the LVMS midway, outside the entry gates. Fast Chats will take place on the Sprint Experience Stage on the LVMS midway at various times throughout the weekend. There will be multiple chats each day, and a complete schedule will be posted to the speedway's website at www.lvms.com.
Current Fast chats schedule:
Friday, Feb. 26
-2 p.m. - NASCAR President Mike Helton
-2:25 p.m. - Joey Logano
Saturday, Feb. 27
-9:15 a.m. - Kasey Kahne
-Noon - Junior Johnson and Ned Jarrett
Fans may submit their questions to LVMS by e-mailing fastchats@lvms.com.
Speedway Children's Charities Track Walk FEB 28, 2010
Track Walk Walk the 1.5-mile superspeedway to raise money for the Las Vegas Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities. 02/28/10 8:00am - 11:00am Cost for pre-registration will be $25 per person and trackside registration will be $35 per person. Children 16 and under are free with a paid adult. 1 child per adult registration.
2010 Track Walk participants can pick up their wristbands, t-shirts and sign waivers during the following times at the Speedway Children’s Charities tent located behind the LVMS gift shop:
* Friday, Feb. 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
* Saturday, Feb. 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
* Sunday, Feb. 28 from 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.
Please note: Participants must pick up wristbands, t-shirts and sign waivers before 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 28. ON LINE Registration
Human Nature to perform prior to start of Shelby American Feb. 28
The Australian group will perform on the main stage in front of the grandstands prior to the green flag, set to wave at noon.
MRO at the Track
*HOLLYWOOD/BULLRING RV LOT (located in the stockyard by the tram route to the speedway)
*INFIELD RV LOT (located at the Infield Entrance near turn 2)
*BOULEVARD RV LOT (located next to the Gate G Entrance)
*CH
Entertainment 2010
SPEEDTV STAGE - TRACKSIDE
The Speed Stage at Las Vegas Motor Speedway is located outside the track...behind the main grandstands, between Turn 4 and the start finish line...
OTHER STUFF TO DO
Ok we all know that there is a ton of gambling and night life in Vegas but there is plenty of others things to do while in Vegas.
The Grand Canyon - Tour the Grand Canyon by airplane, bus, boat, horse, off-road Hummer or helicopter. I found more than 70 of these tour companies while searching on the internet. Trips range from 3 hours from hotel to hotel up to 10 hours. Many include departing by airplane from Las Vegas. Many include Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Lava Buttes, the Mojave Desert and Rainbow Gardens National Preserve.
Hoover Dam See the engineering marvel of Hoover Dam, the tallest concrete Dam in the United States.
Red Rock Canyon is a narrow valley that lies just about 15 miles west of downtown Las Vegas and is one of the most scenic places to visit in Southern Nevada. 'Red Rock' is so called because of the striking red colored sandstone formations found throughout this small valley. If you like to hike, take spectacular pictures or if you want to learn more about the desert, plan to spend some time here. Red Rock Canyon has a lot to offer. Burros and sometimes mustangs can be seen roaming freely. Horseback riding, picnicking and rock climbing are other popular attractions.
Valley of Fire is Nevada's oldest and largest state park, dedicated 1935. The valley derives its name from the red sandstone formations and the stark beauty of the Mojave Desert. Ancient trees and early man are represented throughout the park by areas of petrified wood and 3,000 year-old Indian petroglyph. Popular activities include camping, hiking, picnicking and photography. The park offers a full-scale visitor center with extensive interpretive displays.
Lake Mead & Colorado River
Either side of the Grand Canyon, the Colorado river is dammed forming two huge artificial lakes; Lake Powell in Utah and Lake Mead on the Arizona/Nevada border. Lake Mead features boating, fishing, camping, swimming and hiking. The scenery is beautiful - clear blue water beneath gaunt rocky cliffs, but much can only be appreciated using a boat as the majority of the innumerable sheltered coves and flooded canyons.
Area 51
Area 51 the site of one of the biggest controversy involving UFO's. Drive along the "Extraterrestrial Highway" on your way to the famous "Little A'le' Inn." This store and restaurant has been the host of numerous documentaries and movies including "Independence Day." Here you will find a wealth of information on this top-secret area.
London Bridge Learn about the bridge's construction in the 1800s and its eventual relocation to Lake Havasu, Arizona. You will enjoy visiting the many shops and the old London Pub.
OTHER IMPORTANT SPEEDWAY INFORMATION
Handicap Facilities Las Vegas Motor Speedway seeks to provide reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact the speedway ticket office at (800) 644-4444.
WILL CALL Tickets can be picked up at the speedway's ticket office until the day of the event. The will-call window is located directly behind the administration building.
ATM Locations at LVMS
1) Behind the grandstands, next to elevator five.
2) The lobby entrance to Speedway World gift shop (inside the administration building).
3) A portable machine will also be available outside of turn four next to the Nextel Cup sign.
Medical (at LVMS) Fans in need of medical attention can find assistance behind grandstand sections one and three. Other satellite care centers on the LVMS property will be marked with mini-blimps displaying the Red Cross symbol.
Key points that wheelchair-bound guests would want to know prior to arrival at LVMS.
1. Keep these numbers with you at all times...702-632-8006 or text to 37686.
* This is the LVMS Fan Assistance Line. The guest service staff will be able to answer your questions and assist you with requests for wheelchair-capable vans to pick you up.
* Please do not request a wheelchair-capable van if you are able to safely board our normal fleet of trams and shuttles.
2. If you are arriving by car.
* Use the far-left lane of exit 54 on Interstate-15, follow directional signs to the handicap parking area.
* Report to either of the Handicap Guest Services tents and board one of the golf cart shuttles for transport to Ticket Gates B or F.
3. If you are arriving by taxi or Coach America bus.
* Report directly to Tram Stop 5 and tell the tram stop attendant you require wheelchair transport.
* Tram Stop 5 is behind the Taxi/Bus Depot under the large red canopy.
* Wait there for the van to arrive.
4. For access to the handicapped seating areas in the grandstands.
* In section 2, use elevator #2 or elevator #7 for access to the handicap seating areas.
* In the Richard Petty Terrace or Dale Earnhardt Terrace, you can use the wheelchair ramp or any of the elevators for access to the handicap seating areas.
* Ushers are there to assist you into your seating area and can also get your wheelchair attendant a folding chair.
5. For access to the Neon Garage or the Infield.
* Report to the Infield Tram Stop located on the south side of the LVMS Ticket Office. Inform the tram stop attendant you require wheelchair transport.
* Wait there for the van to arrive.
6. For access into the Neon Garage.
* Use the Main Neon Garage entry gate in the infield.
* There is a large sign for wheelchair access to the Neon Garage.
* A security guard will escort you and one attendant into the Neon Garage.
7. For access to Upper Viewing Deck in the Neon Garage.
* There are 2 elevators for access to the upper viewing deck located at opposite sides in the center of the Neon Garage.
8. For access to Pit Road.
* From the ground level, report to the NASCAR inspection bays located near the Media Center.
* There is a large sign for wheelchair access to Pit Road.
* A security guard will escort you and one attendant to the walkway that leads to Pit Road.
9. When departing the Neon Garage.
* Report to the Neon Garage Main Entry Gate (where you were dropped off) and inform the security guard that you are ready to return to the grandstands.
* You can call the Fan Assistance Line at 702-632-8006 and request a wheelchair van to pick you up.
