Short Track Action | Short Track Racing News: Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Opens Under NASCAR Banner April 14

Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Opens Under NASCAR Banner April 14
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John Bisci on 01/26/2012 16:49:00

The Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway will kick off its 2012 season on
Saturday, April 14. The Bullring once again will carry the banner of the NASCAR
Whelen All-American Series.  The MetroPCS Super Late Models, Super Stocks and
Bombers will be sanctioned by NASCAR.

“The NASCAR Whelen All-American Series offers the greatest program in local
asphalt short track racing,” said LVMS Vice President of Racing Operations
Chris Blair.  “We have a great schedule of events with an emphasis on exciting
action for our fans as well as the best racing program for the hometown racers
who put on the show.”
The Bullring's MetroPCS Super Late Model class will run 14 NASCAR Division I
points races on 12 sanctioned event nights. The event of April 28 will feature
twin-30 lap features and the annual Chris Trickle Fathers’ Day weekend double
will showcase the class in two 35-lap features. Since the Bullring is the only
NASCAR-sanctioned short track in Nevada, the MetroPCS Super Late Model track
champion also will earn the Nevada State Champion title and will be invited to
participate in the 2012 NASCAR Awards Ceremony at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in
Charlotte.
The NASCAR Division II category will be the recently-renamed Super Stock class
(formerly Chargers).  The name change was implemented to avoid confusion with
street-driven vehicles bearing that name – as well as offering a better
understanding of the class and rules for racers from other areas. The basic
rules, format and overall program from 2011 remains. The Super Stock class is
the stepping-stone category for experienced racers who are advancing into
faster, full-body race cars.
The NASCAR Division III category will be the popular Bullring Bombers. The
Bullring Bombers are a cost-efficient, entry-level class based on stock car
competition with an emphasis on fun for the participant and entertainment for
the spectator. The Bullring also is conducting an extensive “Build-a-Bomber”
campaign with local automotive shops and parts providers to place an emphasis on
the development of more Las Vegas area racers.
NASCAR MetroPCS Super Late Models – Whelen All-American Racing Series Division
I
Race 1: Saturday, April 14 (40 laps).
Race 2: Saturday, April 28 (30 laps – first race of doubleheader).
Race 3: Saturday, April 28 (30 laps – second race doubleheader).
Race 4: Saturday, May 12 (40 laps).
Race 5: Saturday, May 26 (40 laps).
Race 6: Saturday, June 2 (40 laps).
Race 7: Saturday, June 16 (35 laps – first race of doubleheader).
Race 8: Saturday, June 16 (35 laps – second race of doubleheader).
Race 9: Tuesday, July 3 (76 laps).
Race 10: Saturday, Aug. 18 (40 laps).
Race 11: Saturday, Sept. 1 (40 laps).
Race 12: Saturday, Sept. 8 (40 laps).
Race 13: Saturday, Sept. 22 (40 laps).
Race 14: Saturday, Oct. 6 (40 laps).
NASCAR Super Stocks (formerly Chargers) – Whelen All-American Racing Series
Division II
Race 1: Saturday, April 14 (30 laps).
Race 2: Saturday, April 28 (30 laps).
Race 3: Saturday, May 12 (30 laps).
Race 4: Saturday, May 26 (30 laps).
Race 5: Saturday, June 2 (30 laps).
Race 6: Saturday, June 16 (30 laps).
Race 7: Tuesday, July 3 (30 laps).
Race 8  : Saturday, Aug. 18 (30 laps).
Race 9: Saturday, Sept. 1 (30 laps).
Race 10: Saturday, Sept. 8 (30 laps).
Race 11: Saturday, Sept. 22 (30 laps).
Race 12: Saturday, Oct. 6 (30 laps).
NASCAR Bullring Bombers – Whelen All-American Racing Series Division III
Race 1: Saturday, April 14 (25 laps).
Race 2: Saturday, April 28 (25 laps).
Race 3: Saturday, May 12 (25 laps).
Race 4: Saturday, May 26 (25 laps).
Race 5: Saturday, June 2 (25 laps).
Race 6: Saturday, June 16 (25 laps).
Race 7: Tuesday, July 3 (25 laps).
Race 8  : Saturday, Aug. 18 (50 laps).
Race 9: Saturday, Sept. 1 (25 laps).
Race 10: Saturday, Sept. 8 (25 laps).
Race 11: Saturday, Sept. 22 (25 laps).
Race 12: Saturday, Oct. 6 (25 laps).
For a complete list of Bullring rules, license forms and membership
applications, please contact Bullring Manager Tim Richter at (702) 632-8223 or
trichther@LVMS.com.