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NHRA Las Vegas Nationals - Sunday

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:10:00 EST

7:25 p.m. - Comments from Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Andrew Hines, who earned his third victory of the season and the 18th of his career Sunday at the NHRA Las Vegas Nationals:

NHRA Las Vegas Nationals - Saturday

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:02:00 EST

7:30 p.m. -- Comments from Larry Dixon, the top qualifier in Top Fuel:

(On trimming Tony Schumacher's lead from 47 points to 41 points) "You can pick up the nickels and pennies and all those kind of points in qualifying but when you get to 20 points a round on race day, that's what makes up big chunks. At this point, I'm not looking any further than (first-round opponent) Morgan Lucas. He's got a great car, he's a Countdown car, so you've just go in there and race your race and don't ever get ahead of yourself. One round at a time."

(On The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, where he has won four times) "It's a great racetrack. You get to see some great numbers go up on the board whether the sun's out or it's nighttime. And the fans, there are just tons of people here. I signed so many autographs for people from Hawaii, New Zealand, Australia and Europe - you don't get that at Richmond, you get it in Las Vegas so as far as the marketing group that puts on this race, it's great. We obviously love what we do but when you roll up to the starting line and you're sitting in the water and you look off to the side and you see the stands full, it makes you proud of what you do for a living. The credit goes to the Vegas track for promoting it and getting them in there. It's a good feeling."

7:45 p.m. -- Comments from Matt Hagan, the top qualifier in Funny Car:

"We've had a great weekend so far and the only way we can top this off is with a win tomorrow. We've had a good team, a good car, and we've shown that we can run down there even in the heat this morning. We had a good tune-up and I think that's what (crew chief Tommy DeLago) is going to do tomorrow; he's going to go right back to what we did this morning ... and go right down the track. Hopefully, our plan will come together and work for us. Hopefully, we just go out there and get the win light to turn on - that's my main goal. That's

NHRA Las Vegas Nationals - Friday

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:15:00 EST

8:05 p.m. -- Just a reminder that racing will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday and another beautiful day is on tap with a projected high of 78 degrees. Pro Stock Motorcycle and Pro Stock qualifying sessions are scheduled for 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. and Nitro qualifying will be at 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Good night from The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and be sure to check here Saturday and Sunday for constant updates from the ninth annual NHRA Las Vegas Nationals.

Special Events are going on all week for the NHRA Las Vegas Nationals

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:59:00 EST

If there has ever been a week at Las Vegas Motor Speedway with more fan events, I wasn't here for it - and I've been here almost 11 years.

About our new Director of Speedway Children's Charities

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:32:00 EST

Hi everyone! My name is Rachel Commeford and I recently joined the LVMS staff as the new Director of Speedway Children's Charities.

Bullring season is coming to an end

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:13:00 EST

Hey race fans!

I can not believe that the regular season at the Bullring is coming to an end this weekend! Where did the season go? It seems like just yesterday, we came back from our summer break. This season has definitely been a great one!

Getting ready for the 13th Annual Las Vegas 350

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:38:00 EST

This is a big week here at Las Vegas Motor Speedway as the stars of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series make their annual visit to the Nevada desert.

Fiesta meet Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:32:00 EST

Sweltering heat and blistering pavement surround the 1500 acres of Las Vegas Motor Speedway (LVMS.) However, inside the gates one gets the chance to see one of ten tracks, state-of-the-art garages, luxury suites fit for the casino elite, and enough energy and excitement to last a lifetime.

A crazy Cowboy Night featuring four-wide cattle truck racing!

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:49:00 EST

When I went to the Bullring on Saturday, I knew that it was Cowboy Night and we always have fun things for the fans: jump houses, a petting zoo -- and (for the past three years) an 18-wheel cattle truck parade around the track and then leave.

Where did that summer break go? It's back to racing action here at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:45:00 EST

The summer break is officially over! Today was the first day of classes for the kids and all of us here at Las Vegas Motor Speedway are putting the final touches on the next two weekends of racing action.