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NASCAR Events Around Las Vegas
This is a big NASCAR weekend in Las Vegas, but the events aren’t just happening on the track. Various other points around Las Vegas will play home to race-related activities.
On Thursday, February 28th, nearly 50 NASCAR haulers will parade their respective race cars in a ceremonial drive that starts at 2:30pm just south of Mandalay Bay on Las Vegas Blvd. They will drive north from there to Sahara and then make their way to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Not only will the general sidewalks be good for viewing, but some …
Date: February 27th, 2008 |
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Other “Big Game” Parties Around Las Vegas
In the last article, I spotlighted some of the parties happening this Sunday at various hotels and resorts in Vegas that happen to coincide with the Super Bowl, aka “The Big Game”. But those aren’t the only places to grab a cold brew and watch the game.
Here’s a quick look at other “Big Game” bashes taking place around town, from family-friendly venues to adults-only clubs:
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Big Dog’s - All locations
Offering $3 food and drink menus with wings, stadium nachos and brats, along with Big Dog’s …
Date: January 31st, 2008 |
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RollerCon 2007 Skates Into Vegas This Week
Roller derby first experienced popularity in the 70s, and was even immortalized in several movies. The last few years have seen a resurgence in the sport’s popularity among women, who find it a great outlet for aggression and fun exercise. So it’s no surprise that over a thousand of them will be skating into Vegas for today’s start of the Las Vegas RollerCon 2007, which runs through this Sunday (August 12th).
For the next four days, convention-goers will be participating in rink scrimmages, training workshops (for …
Date: August 8th, 2007 |
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Vegas Gears Up For Grand Prix Weekend
I have to admit…I’ve never looked at downtown Las Vegas and thought, “hmm, this would make a good racetrack.” But two businessmen from Phoenix have and this weekend their inspiration turns into the inaugural edition of the Vegas Grand Prix.
The in-city auto race will be held from April 6-8, 2007, and already, many of the streets in and around the downtown area have been closed or sectioned off. The official route will be a 2.44-mile, 12-turn temporary street circuit that encompasses Main Street, …
Date: April 5th, 2007 |
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Get Ready For NASCAR Weekend in Vegas!
The lure of the racetrack is beckoning thousands of fans to Las Vegas this week to enjoy not one, but two NASCAR races. The Sam’s Town 300 NASCAR Busch Series race will be held Saturday, March 10, starting at noon. The big UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 is the next day, Sunday, March 11, starting at 1:30pm.
Both events at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway are almost sold out for next weekend. But even if you can’t score a ticket, there are several other race-related events that you can still attend. And if you’re lucky, you’ll get to rub elbows with the drivers themselves.
Here is a complete list of all official NASCAR race weekend events with the drivers:
Date: March 2nd, 2007 |
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NASCAR Gets Set To Roll Into Vegas
Hear that rumble of engines? It’s only going to get louder this weekend when NASCAR comes to town for its annual event at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway (LVMS).
Qualifying for the UAW-Dodge 400 is Friday, February 29. Then Saturday, March 1, the Sam’s Town 300 will be run with ESPN2 airing the event live at starting at 1:30pm, local time. The big race, the 11th NASCAR Sprint Cup Series UAW-Dodge 400, will be aired live by the Fox Network starting at 1:30pm on Sunday, March 2nd.
Vegas’ own Robin Leach is scheduled to emcee the big event, with the National Anthem …
Date: February 27th, 2008 |
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Finding “Big Game” Parties in Las Vegas
This weekend is the culmination of weeks of NFL games, yet there’s scarcely a “Super Bowl” party ad to be found anywhere. So what gives? Is Vegas simply not participating in the annual rite of celebrating the biggest game of the year? Well, the answer lies in the legalities.
Back in 2004, the NFL decided to crack down nationwide on businesses throwing “Super Bowl” parties, and that included sending out cease-and-desist orders to any hotel, bar or other venue holding parties that charged admission to view a big-screen broadcast of the …
Date: January 31st, 2008 |
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Ultimate Fighting Championship 71 at MGM Grand Arena
It’s going to get brutal at the MGM Grand Arena when the Ultimate Fighting Championship 71 is fought on May 26.
The battle between Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson for the World Light Heavyweight Championship will headline the event. The 6′2″ Liddell is currently 20-3-0 in his fights with the 6′1″ Jackson having a similar record of 26-6-0.
Also on the bill are the evenly matched Josh Burkman (19-3-0) and Karo Parisyan (24-3-0).
Tickets are priced at $750, $500, $300, $200, $100 and …
Date: April 18th, 2007 |
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Hard Rock Hosts UNLV Rebels Viewing Party
It’s been a while since the UNLV Rebels have landed a spot in the NCAA championship game. However as signs around Vegas can attest, the team has indeed made it into this year’s Sweet 16 playoff round. They are scheduled to go up against the Oregon Ducks this weekend.
To celebrate, the Hard Rock Hotel is hosting a viewing party at its pool area. Watch the game on multiple plasma screens set up for the event and sip complimentary Patron tequila. That’s right, a beautiful pool, plasma screens and free tequila…does watching a sports game get anymore …
Date: March 22nd, 2007 |
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NBA All-Star Weekend Events Plentiful
What happens when you mix some of basketball’s greatest athletes with celebrity sports fans in Las Vegas? The NBA All-Star Weekend, that’s what. And what to do when not hitting the courts? Party it up, Vegas style.
All of the city’s hottest clubs are playing host to a nightly schedule of hot parties with incredible entertainment. For those that missed my earlier posts, here are the links to the Friday, Saturday and Sunday line-ups.
Basketball events are plentiful, too. Besides the actual NBA All-Star game, the other hard to find set of tickets is for the NBA All-Star Jam Session, on Friday, February 16. Featuring two teams comprised of actors, musicians and a few pro atheletes, the game is a lot of fun for both fans of the sport and those who just like to celeb watch.
Date: February 15th, 2007 |
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