Duel in the Desert coming to LVMS...with $7,777 winners check!

The half-mile Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway will present its annual Duel in the Desert for IMCA Modifieds on Nov. 9-12. The event has built a reputation as the biggest IMCA Modified event west of the Rocky Mountains. Last year, a record 232 drivers towed to Las Vegas from across the country and Canada to have the opportunity to claim the $7,777 winner’s check.

 Recent winners of the prestigious event include: Terry Phillips (Springfield, Mo. – 2010), Johnny “The Jet” Saathoff (Beatrice, Neb. – 2004 and 2009), David Murray Jr. (Oberlin, Kans. – 2008), Jimmy Mars (Menomonie, Wis. – 2007) and Jeremy Payne (Springfield, Mo. – 2005 and 2006).

The IMCA SportMods have been added as the secondary class for Friday and Saturday. A 40-lap Bomber Enduro will take place on practice night (Wednesday).

On both Thursday and Friday nights, 20 IMCA Modified heat races will be held, with the winner of each heat transferring to the feature. Ten B-Features will be held, with the winner of each transferring to the feature. Thursday’s and Friday’s A-Features will pay $777 to the winner and the top eight cars will advance to Saturday’s Duel in the Desert A-Feature.

Adult fans can save $20 if they purchase a three-day (Thursday-Saturday) super-saver pass for $40. Tickets may be purchased at the LVMS ticket office, online at www.LVMS.com or by calling (702) 644-4444.

Tuesday, Nov. 8

10 a.m.-Noon – Pit parking for premium pit space holders and vendor

2-6 p.m. – Pit parking and credential pick-up for pre-entries only.

Wednesday, Nov. 9 – Practice Night and Bomber Enduro

9 a.m.-6 p.m. – Pit parking for all participants.

Noon – Camper parking begins.

2:30 p.m. – Wheel-packing for all participants.

4-9 p.m. – Spectator gates open; practice night begins (groups of 15 cars, 2 sessions per group).

9 p.m. – Bomber Enduro (40 laps).

Thursday, Nov. 10 – Spectator gates open at 4 p.m.

8 a.m.-2 p.m. – Pit parking and credential sales for late/gate entries.

8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. – Tech inspection, IMCA Modified pill draw.

2:30 p.m. – IMCA Modified drivers’ meeting.

3 p.m. – Mandatory wheel-packing (based on pill draw).

4 p.m. – Spectator gates open.

5 p.m.

IMCA Modified heat races (20).

IMCA Modified Last-Chance Races (10).

IMCA Modifed preliminary feature.

Friday, Nov. 11 – Spectator gates open at 3 p.m.

10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. – Pit parking, tech inspection, Modified and SportMod pill draws.

2:30 p.m. – IMCA Modified and IMCA SportMod driver meeting.

3 p.m. – Mandatory wheel-packing (based on pill draw).

4 p.m. – Spectator gates open.

4:30 p.m. – IMCA SportMod practice.

5 p.m.

IMCA Modified heat races (20).

IMCA SportMod heat races.

IMCA Modified Last-Chance Races (10).

IMCA SportMod B-Feature (if needed).

IMCA Modified preliminary feature.

IMCA SportMod preliminary feature.

Saturday, Nov. 12 – Spectator gates open at 4 p.m.

Noon-2:30 p.m. – Pit parking, tech inspection, IMCA driver check-in.

3 p.m. – Mandatory wheel-packing.

4 p.m. – Spectator gates open.

4:30 p.m. – Dirt Modified Legend Cars practice (1/5 mile).

5 p.m.

IMCA SportMod Last-Chance Race.

IMCA SportMod Dash (top 8 from Friday).

IMCA Modified Last-Chance Races (12).

Dirt Modified Senior Shootout (55 and older).

WWMT North-South Shootout.

Dirt Modified Young Gun Challenge feature (17 and younger).

IMCA SportMod A-Feature.

$7,777-to-win IMCA Modified Duel in the Desert A-Feature. Fireworks.

Schedule subject to change.

 2011 IMCA MODIFIED PAYOUT: 1. $7,777, 2. $3,000, 3. $2,000, 4. $1,500, 5. $1,250, 6. $1,000, 7. $900, 8. $850, 9. $825, 10. $800, 11-28. $777.

Spectator admission (kids 5 and under are free):

Three-day (Nov. 10-12) adult super-saver pass: $40.

Three-day (Nov. 10-12) senior citizen or military super-saver pass: $32.

Three-day (Nov. 10-12) kids (ages 6-12) super-saver pass: $12.

Nov. 9 adult: $12.

Nov. 9 senior citizen or military: $10.

Nov. 9 kids (ages 6-12): $5.

Nov. 10 adult: $20.

Nov. 10 senior citizen or military: $15.

Nov. 10 kids (ages 6-12): $7.

Nov. 11 adult: $20.

Nov. 11 senior citizen or military: $15.

Nov. 11 kids (ages 6-12): $7.

Nov. 12 adult: $20.

Nov. 12 senior citizen or military: $15.

Nov. 12 kids (ages 6-12): $7.

General-admission spectator parking always is free.

Entry fees (car and driver admission):

IMCA Modified entry (after Nov. 1): $250.

Weekend pit pass (at gate): $120.

Single-day pit pass (at gate): $45.

Pit vehicle fee (for ATVs, golf carts) – sold on-site only: $30.

Backstretch tailgate parking (includes 2 pit passes and tow vehicle): $340.

Manufacturer’s midway row (alongside tech inspection area): $500.

Gold-level reserved pit space (Row 1, 25 spots available): $250.

Silver-level reserved pit space (Row 2, 25 spots available): $200.

All other pit parking (Rows 3-10): Free.

Additional RV in pit area (if not hooked to trailer): $120.