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
MISC. TRACK NEWS:
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
2012 Directions to LVMS:
Traffic Instructions for the 2012 NASCAR event: LVMS highly recommends that guests plan on arriving early to avoid delays. If you have a parking pass for the event, please read the instructions on the back of your pass carefully, as they may differ from these general parking instructions. Please refer to our facility map for more detailed information.
From California,Las Vegas Strip and Downtown Las Vegas :
Follow 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.
From Utah and areas North:
Follow I-15 South to Exit 54 (SpeedwayBlvd.)
Inbound Traffic Tips
Local residents – LVMS suggests using I-15 North to exit 58 (Apex) – Stay in the passing lane on I-15 north and travel past exit 54. Take a right on Las Vegas Blvd (exit 58 – Apex) and use Entry #9 for access to Yellow lot, Entry #8 for access to Blue lot, or Entry #3 for access to Brown lot. Hint – the Yellow lot and the Brown lot clear the quickest after the event.
I-15 North – Use the passing lane all the way to Exit 54. There are 3 northbound lanes approaching LVMS on I-15, pick the one with the least amount of cars all the way to Exit 54. Once on the exit 54 ramp, use the far-left lane or the center lane for direct access into Blue Lot. Hint – Vehicles in the shoulder lane will be checked for parking passes at the end of the ramp. If you do not have a parking pass, use the center lane or left-hand lane.
Las Vegas Blvd – The best kept secret in town for arriving at LVMS. Very few cars use this road to arrive, especially early in the day. Take Las Vegas Blvd north to Entry #1 for access into Red lot or Entry #3 for access into Brown Lot.
Motorcycle parking -
Use I-15 to exit 54, all motorcycles will be parked on asphalt in the A section of Blue lot. Enter from the rear of the lot using Wally Parks Lane and follow the signs to Motorcycle Parking. Do not attempt to enter via Speedway Blvd.
Free Handicap parking-
Use I-15 to exit 54, all vehicles with authorized handicap plates or placards will be parked on asphalt in the Dragstrip lot. Enter from Exit 54 – behind the Blue lot and follow the signs to Handicap Parking. Do not attempt to enter via Speedway Blvd.
Departure Routes
Departure from Blue lot – Lot 7 (sections A-B) will be the first to clear the Blue lot (takes about 1 hr). Hint - if getting out quickly after the event is your goal, purchase a Lot 7 parking pass. Cars parked in the C-D-E sections of the Blue lot will be the next to clear. The last 2 sections to clear from Blue Lot are A-B behind Lot 7. LVMS recommends that if you are parked in the A-B sections; take your time getting back to your car and don’t be in a hurry to leave. You can stay in the grandstands and watch our post-race entertainment as the Legend Cars take to the track. Or you can take a walk into the infield for FREE access into the Neon Garage. LVMS has post-race entertainment in the Neon Garage for your enjoyment while the parking lots clear.
Departure from Brown lot and Red lot – Although you have a little further walk back to your car, it is worth it because these 2 lots clear quickly after an event. Using Exit #1 or #3, you will be directed south on Las Vegas Blvd and on your way home.
Departure from Yellow lot – Vehicles parked in the Yellow lot will be directed north out of Entry #9 to Apex. Take I-15 south for access back to Las Vegas. Hint – if you are a local resident, take the C.C. 215 Beltway exit. Follow the Beltway to U.S. 95 for access anywhere in the Valley.
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.
2012 NASCAR Weekend SHUTTLE Information
Key Tours March 9th-12th 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.Friday - $25 per person round trip
Saturday & Sunday - $110 per person round trip
Friday, Saturday & Sunday - $135 per person round trip
Sunday only - $65 per person round trip
2011 Coach America
Coach America will be providing shuttle service between various hotels and the Las Vegas Motor Speedway March 9th-12th
Shuttle hours:
Friday & Saturday, March 9th & 10th: 7 am-12:30 pm (One-way from hotel to speedway)
Sunday, March 11th : 5:30 am – 11:00 am (One-way from hotel to speedway)
Return shuttle start as soon as race ends and runs until needed.
*Please note: Shuttle schedule is subject to change, please check updated information at Shuttle Desk during the race days.
Shuttle location: Tropicana, Treasure Island, Riviera, Las Vegas Hilton, and Golden Nugget
Shuttle Ticket Rates:
Friday only pass: $35 per person
Saturday only pass: $35 per person
Sunday only pass: $45 per person
Three-day pass: $65 per person (best value)
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
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 PAID 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.
2012 LAS VEGAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE
March 7-11, 2012
Wednesday, March 7 Dirt Track – West Coast Late Models and IMCA Modifieds
4:30 p.m. 
Dirt Track spectator gates open.
4:30-5:15 p.m. Dirt Track driver autograph session.
7:05 p.m. Dirt Track races begin.
Thursday, March 8 Dirt Track – World of Outlaws Series and 360 Sprint Cars
4:30 p.m. Dirt Track spectator gates open.
4:30 p.m.-5:15 p.m. Dirt Track driver autograph session.
6 p.m. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series hauler parade on Las Vegas Blvd.
6 p.m. Dirt Track qualifying begins.
7 p.m. Dirt Track races begin.
Friday, March 9 Stratosphere Pole Day
10 a.m. Ticket Gates, Neon Garage and suites open.
10:30–11:50 a.m. Sam’s Town 300 practice
Noon-1:30 p.m. Kobalt Tools 400 practice.
2-3:30 p.m. Final Sam’s Town 300 practice.
3:40 p.m. Kobalt Tools 400 Stratosphere Pole Day qualifying (two laps, all positions).
5:30 p.m. Neon Garage closed.
Saturday, March 10 Sam’s Town 300 – Ticket gates open at 9 a.m.
9-10:25 a.m. Kobalt Tools 400 practice.
10:35 a.m. Sam’s Town 300 qualifying (two laps, all positions).
12:20-1:20 p.m. Final Kobalt Tools 400 practice.
1:30 p.m. Sam’s Town 300 driver introductions.
2 p.m. NASCAR Nationwide Series Sam’s Town 300 (200 laps, 300 miles).
5 p.m. Speedway Children’s Charities driver auction (Midway).
5-7:30 p.m. Richard Petty Driving Experience rides.
6 p.m. Neon Garage closed.
Sunday, March 11 – Kobalt Tools 400 – Ticket gates open at 7 a.m.
7 a.m. Ticket gates, neon garage and suites open.
8:30-9:30 a.m. Speedway Children’s Charities track walk.
9 a.m. Track services meeting (driving school garage).
10 a.m. Kobalt Tools 400 driver and crew chief meeting (Neon Garage, weather permitting).
11:30 a.m. Kobalt Tools 400 driver introductions.
Noon NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Kobalt Tools 400 (267 laps, 400.5 miles).
3:30 p.m. (time approximate) U.S. Legend Cars International racing on infield oval.
5 p.m. Neon Garage closed.
TICKETS and Pit passes - 2012
2012 Individual tickets :$49 - $69 (All persons regardless of age require a ticket.) Click Here
2011 NASCAR Weekend Packages. $99.00 - 1199.00 Click Here
Pass to Driver Introductions $75.00
2012 Neon Garage
Neon Garage Weekend $179.00
FRIDAY ONLY 69.00
Neon Garage - SATURDAY ONLY $99.00
Neon Garage - Sunday $119.00
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ON ALL THE ABOVE OR TO ORDER
***From Racemama: I like Friday in the pits, all series are there on a friday and the drivers are pretty relaxed as oppossed to Sat or Sun...better chance for autographs
Neon Garage Schedule
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!
DISCOUNT KIDS TICKETS
Thanks to a partnership with Smith’s Food & Drug Stores, the Smith’s Youth Initiative will allow fans 15 years of age and younger to receive a 50-percent discount on all tickets for the March 6 Kobalt Tools 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race, Sam’s Town 300 NASCAR Nationwide Series event on March 5 and the March 4 Stratosphere NASCAR Pole Day. Discounted tickets are available for weekend-package tickets as well as single-day events.
In addition, race fans 15 years and under will receive free admission to the Neon Garage fan experience when accompanied by an adult. Both kids and accompanying adults must have a race ticket to participate in the Neon Garage promotion. The Neon Garage gives race fans the best access to drivers, Las Vegas-style entertainment and is home to the post-race Victory Lane celebration. The discounts and half-price tickets can represent a savings of more than $300 per person. The promotion will begin Thursday and will run as long as supplies last.
Young fans also are invited to visit the new Extreme Sports Zone on the midway at LVMS during NASCAR Weekend. The Extreme Sports Zone will feature professional BMX exhibitions, a skate park and HobbyTown USA’s R/C car racing track. Young fans are encouraged to bring their skateboards and bikes to enjoy the sports zone during breaks in the professional exhibitions.
To take part in the Smith’s Youth Initiative parents and guardians should visit www.lvms.com or call the speedway at (800) 644-4444 and ask for promote code: Smith’s.
You can also visit the LVMS box office and present a Smith's Fresh Values card for the discounted tickets and free passes.
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!
2011 LAS VEGAS DIRT TRACK SCHEDULE
Wednesday World of Outlaws March 2, 2011
Ticket Pricing:
Adult: $35
Kids (6-12) : $9
Purchase Online By Phone: 1-800-644-4444
Thursday World of Outlaws March 3, 2011
Ticket Pricing:
Adult: $35
Kids (6-12) : $9
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)
Harry Gant and Travis Carter will meet NASCAR fans for one hour each day, March 4-6, in the Neon Garage and also will participate in a question-and-answer session on the speedway’s midway on March 5.
Thursday, March 3, 2011.
The NASCAR Nationwide Series drivers will have an autograph session at 2 p.m. on March 3 in the Neon Garage. The speedway’s grandstands and Neon Garage will open at 11 a.m. and be free to the public on March 3. The free autograph session will take place from 1:30-2:30 p.m. in the Neon Garage during the daylong NASCAR Nationwide Series practice at the track. The autograph line in the Neon Garage will form at 11 a.m. Fans are invited to watch the NASCAR Nationwide Series practice sessions (11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-5 p.m.) and attend the autograph session free of charge on March 3. Drivers expected Trevor Bayne, Kyle Busch, Carl Edwards, Mark Martin, Denny Hamlin, Kevin Harvick, Brad Keselowski, Danica Patrick, Justin Allgaier, Elliott Sadler, Kenny Wallace and Steven Wallace.
FRIDAY, MARCH 4
Kurt Busch -- Fan Q&A in the Sprint Experience at LVMS, 10:30 a.m.www.lvms.com
Kurt Busch is scheduled to appear for a fan question-and-answer session in the Sprint Experience at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Friday, March 4, 2011 at 10:30am local time.www.jayski.com
Brad Keselowski is scheduled to appear at the Dodge display located in the midway at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Friday, March 4, 2011 at 3:00pm local time.www.jayski.com
Harry Gant – Autograph session in the Neon Garage at LVMS, 2:30-3:30 p.m.www.lvms.com
SATURDAY, MARCH 5
Harry Gant – Sprint Experience at LVMS, 9:30-10 a.m.www.lvms.com
Harry Gant – Autograph session in the Neon Garage at LVMS, 10:30-11:30 a.m.www.lvms.com
John Force – 15-time NHRA Funny Car champion will sign autographs in the Neon Garage at LVMS from 10:30-11:30 a.m.www.lvms.com
SUNDAY, MARCH 6
Harry Gant – Autograph session in the Neon Garage at LVMS, 9:30-10:30 a.m..www.lvms.com
Jeff Burton is scheduled to appear for a Q & A session at the Chevy Display located in the midway at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday, March 6, 2011 from 7:50 - 8:05am local time.www.jayski.com
Pit Crew Come see the no. 31 CAT pit crew at 9:00 am at the Chevrolet Display at Las Vegas Motor Speedway! 9:00 am RCR.COM
Robby Gordon – Robby Gordon Motorsports/SPEED Energy merchandise trailer, 8-9 a.m.www.lvms.com
Robby Gordon is scheduled to appear at the Dodge Motorsports trackside display located in the midway at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday, March 6, 2011 from 9:15 - 9:30am local time.www.jayski.com
Paul Menard is scheduled to appear for a Q & A session at the Chevy Display located in the midway at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday, March 6, 2011 from 8:30 - 8:45am local time.www.jayski.com
Trevor Bayne, Marcos Ambrose -- PRN Up To Speed show, SPEED Stage (midway) 8:30-9:00 a.m.www.lvms.com
Robby Gordon – Dodge Motorsports trackside display, 9:15-9:30 a.m.www.lvms.com
To see Driver's Appearances away from the track in the Vegas area Lots Listed: Click Here
NASCAR Hauler Parade Thursday, March 3, 2011
NASCAR Hauler Parade is scheduled to once again thunder up the world-famous Las Vegas Strip to kick off NASCAR Weekend in Las Vegas. The 2011 edition of the NASCAR Hauler Parade will be held on Thursday, March 3, 2011 will begin at 6:00pm local time – under the fabulous neon lights of the Las Vegas Strip. The evening starting time will allow more fans to view and enjoy the parade. The colorful 18-wheelers that carry the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NASCAR Nationwide Series race cars and equipment to the tracks will be staged at approximately 6 p.m. at the South Point Hotel & Casino on Las Vegas Blvd. 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 entering Interstate 15 to complete the journey to the speedway. The speedway expects 60-75 haulers to take part in the parade, which will conclude with the haulers arriving at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in preparation for the March 6 Kobalt Tools 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race. 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.
Track Walk Sunday, March 6, 2011
Pre-registration - $25 (until Feb. 25)
Trackside registration - $35
Children 16 and under are FREE with a paid adult - 1 child per adult registration
Register with ease online. Our Canadian friends must download a registration form as our system does not take alpha-numeric zip codes.
Check-In Information
2011 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.
Check-In Hours
Friday, March 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday, March 5 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sunday, March 6 from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
*Participants must pick up wristbands, t-shirts and sign waivers before 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 6. Children 18 and under must have a legal guardian present to sign waiver form. MORE
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
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.
