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NASCAR is Back with Hauler Parade

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NASCAR rolled into Las Vegas earlier this year because of the expanded schedule. Thursday night was reserved for the somewhat annual Hauler Parade down the Las Vegas Strip. And they did not disappoint! Right after sunset, the NASCAR fans who were waiting patiently for it was rewarded by getting to see 40 of the big rigs that haul their beloved racer's cars to each event, … [Read more...] about NASCAR is Back with Hauler Parade

NASCAR Burnouts on the Strip 2017 (Video)

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[arve url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_G37wYuiVM&feature=youtu.be" title="NASCAR on the Las Vegas Strip" description="NASCAR Las Vegas" /] NASCAR and Las Vegas, what a perfect match!  NASCAR Loves Las Vegas and NASCAR fans love to come to Las Vegas to see their favorite drivers.  So with the annual NASCAR Champions Week and Awards Banquet, comes the legion of fans … [Read more...] about NASCAR Burnouts on the Strip 2017 (Video)

More NASCAR Coming to Las Vegas!

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This weekend will celebrate the 20th year of NASCAR in Las Vegas.  Today we learned that a second top-tier NASCAR Cup race will be added to the Las Vegas schedule beginning in the fall of  2018.  Las Vegas also gets another Truck Series race from the New Hampshire racetrack, as well as a stand-alone Xfinity Series race from the Kentucky Speedway to create a tripleheader racing … [Read more...] about More NASCAR Coming to Las Vegas!

NASCAR Hauler Parade Returns!

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After taking last year off,  one of the most unique NASCAR events is returning to Las Vegas.  The NASCAR Hauler Parade will begin at 6 p.m. at the south end at the Welcome to Las Vegas sign and conclude at Sahara Boulevard as the trucks make their way to I-15, then to head to the Speedway for the begining of NASCAR weekend in Las Vegas! This event started as one of those … [Read more...] about NASCAR Hauler Parade Returns!

2016 NASCAR Las Vegas Burnouts | Video

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[arve url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEuRJgTkyFQ" title="2016 NASCAR Burnout in Las Vegas" /] It's been eight years that Las Vegas has played host to the NASCAR Awards Celebration. ( now called NASCAR Sprint Cup Champions Week) Originally held in New York City.  Each year, the event on the fan side gets smaller and smaller. But each year, the one draw to Las Vegas … [Read more...] about 2016 NASCAR Las Vegas Burnouts | Video

Ready for NASCAR Champions Week in Vegas?

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpM-4vg7kDQ&t=81s It's getting colder outside, we are preparing to huddle down at the Thomas & Mack for ten days of rodeo.... That must mean it's also time for NASCAR to invade Las Vegas!! Checking the calendar, I am correct. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Week™ returns to Las Vegas November 30-December 2, 2016 ! Are Your … [Read more...] about Ready for NASCAR Champions Week in Vegas?

205 Super Blooms, Mystère and Nascar plus other stuff

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Today's Podcast is a catch-up episode with Miss Debbie on what all The Vegas Tourist has been up to lately.  Seeing Mystère, catching the Death Valley Super Bloom and surviving NASCAR without Sazzy. Plus a bunch of other Vegas Tourist stuff... As promised, Mark gets his head shaved at McMullins Irish Pub for St Baldrick's Foundation. Raising money to help conquer childhood … [Read more...] about 205 Super Blooms, Mystère and Nascar plus other stuff

NASCAR Weekend 2016

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Another busy weekend in Las Vegas.  Weather is warming up, the early spring breaker's are coming out, NASCAR weekend is upon us with the added attraction of having the USA Sevens Rugby tournament in town with teams and fans from all over the world.  Rugby in Vegas NASCAR Weekend That's the big show in Las Vegas this weekend.  About 150,000 people usually make the trek out … [Read more...] about NASCAR Weekend 2016

NASCAR Burnouts on The Las Vegas Strip [video]

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[arve url="https://youtu.be/GpM-4vg7kDQ" title="NASCAR Burnouts on the Las Vegas Strip " description="NASCAR on the Las Vegas Strip" /] Officially it's called the Victory Lap. Part of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Champions Week. We just like to call it "The Burnouts". The top sixteen NASCAR drivers are in town for their end of the year celebration and they take a victory lap down … [Read more...] about NASCAR Burnouts on The Las Vegas Strip [video]