Articles tagged ‘Las Vegas Sports’
NASCAR Events Around Las Vegas
By Michelle Snow | February 27th, 2008 |
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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 [...]
NASCAR Gets Set To Roll Into Vegas
By Michelle Snow | February 27th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
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 [...]
Other “Big Game” Parties Around Las Vegas
By Michelle Snow | January 31st, 2008 | Add a Comment »
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” [...]
Finding “Big Game” Parties in Las Vegas
By Michelle Snow | January 31st, 2008 | Add a Comment »
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 [...]
RollerCon 2007 Skates Into Vegas This Week
By Michelle Snow | August 8th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
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 [...]
Ultimate Fighting Championship 71 at MGM Grand Arena
By Michelle Snow | April 18th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
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 [...]
Vegas Gears Up For Grand Prix Weekend
By Michelle Snow | April 5th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
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 [...]
Hard Rock Hosts UNLV Rebels Viewing Party
By Michelle Snow | March 22nd, 2007 | Add a Comment »
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 [...]
Get Ready For NASCAR Weekend in Vegas!
By Michelle Snow | March 2nd, 2007 | Add a Comment »
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 [...]
NBA All-Star Weekend Events Plentiful
By Michelle Snow | February 15th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
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 [...]
