Come On Out To The "Night Of Fire" At Las Vegas Motor Speedway!

Southern Nevada racing fans aren’t the only ones looking forward to Thursday’s annual “Night of Fire” racing and fireworks show at The Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

The racers themselves admit they bring a little extra to the 3/8-mile paved oval for the annual showcase event.

“It’s a big deal,” four-time track champion and current NASCAR Super Late Model points leader Scott Gafforini said of Thursday night’s event. “It’s the only big race, other than the Super Late Model open comp here, that I haven’t won. We usually get a great crowd so the atmosphere is really neat for the drivers.

“It’s a long race (76 laps), so endurance is the key. My guys have done a great job of getting this car to run cooler – even with the heat we’ve been having. I like the way things are shaping up (for Thursday).”

In addition to the 76-lap Super Late Model feature and racing in six other divisions, fans will be treated to an exhibition by the “Shocker” Monster Truck, a jet-car burn by the “MAVTV Missile” and a waterless boat race, where cars race while towing junk boats behind them. Capping the night will be a spectacular holiday fireworks display at approximately 10 p.m.

Spectator gates will open at 5 p.m., qualifying starts at 6 and racing begins at 7. In addition to the featured Super Late Model class, Super Stocks, Grand American Modifieds, Bombers, Legend Cars, Thunder Cars and Bandoleros will be in action on Thursday.

Spectators can save money by purchasing tickets in advance by visiting or calling the LVMS ticket office at 702-644-4444 or online at www.lvms.com. As always, The Bullring offers $1 hot dogs and Coca-Cola products and $2 Budweiser beer.

Kaela Jonson-Smith, a popular Las Vegas teenage vocalist, will sing the national anthem prior to the start of racing.

Bullring Practice

NASCAR Whelen All-American Series - “Night of Fire” – Thursday, July 3, 2014

5 p.m.         Spectator gates open

5 p.m.        Bomber practice (10 minutes)

5:10 p.m.    Super Stock practice (10 minutes)

5:20 p.m.    Grand American Modified practice (10 minutes)

5:30 p.m.    Super Late Model practice (10 minutes)

5:45 p.m.    Drivers’ meeting

6 p.m.         Bandolero group qualifying (3 laps)

                Thunder Cars group qualifying (3 laps)

Super Stock group qualifying (3 laps)

Legends group qualifying (3 laps)

Bombers group qualifying (3 laps)

Grand American Modified single-car qualifying (2 laps)

Super Late Model single-car qualifying (2 laps)

6:55 p.m.          Opening ceremonies

7 p.m.              National anthem             

Bandolero Bandits feature – 12 laps (12 minutes)

Bandolero Outlaws feature – 12 laps (12 minutes)                                                                

Thunder Cars feature – 20 Laps (20 minutes)

Super Stock feature – 25 laps (25 minutes)

Grand American Modified feature – 30 laps (25 minutes)

Bomber feature – 25 laps (25 minutes)

Legends feature – 25 laps (25 minutes)             

“Spirit of ‘76” Super Late Model feature – 76 laps (45 minutes)

Waterless boat race

“Shocker” Monster Truck

“MAVTV Missile” car burn

FIREWORKS         

(Schedule subject to change)