Speed Trucks, demo derby at Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS -- Mechanix Wear Speed Trucks, a demolition derby, Friday Night Drags and a motocross event highlight Las Vegas Motor Speedway's racing weekend. Mechanix Wear Speed Trucks made an appearance for The Bullring's season opener April 15. The high-speed trucks will return to LVMS for Speedway Cafe and Casino Night at the Races this Saturday. The demolition derby returns to The Bullring at LVMS after a thrilling exhibition July 3. Demolition cars will back into one another, and the last car still running wins. The NASCAR Weekly Racing Series action returns Saturday night featuring Bandoleros, Mini Stocks, Chargers, Hitchin' Post/ Exiss Legends Cars, Grand American Modifieds and NASCAR Late Models. Dick Cobb continues to lead the NASCAR Late Model points and will try to extend his lead in the NASCAR Weekly Racing Series Sunbelt Region. Gates open at 5 p.m. Saturday Racing starts at 7. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and military and $2 for children 6-12. Children five and under are free. The Strip at LVMS will host Friday Night Drags. High school and import drivers will compete in bracket eliminations, while other racers will have an open test-n-tune and gambler elimination with a $10 buy-in. Entry fee for Friday Night Drags is $15 for car and driver and $10 for crewmembers. High school students can compete for $10 with a valid I.D. Gates are set to open Friday evening at 5 p.m. with racing from 6 to 11. Spectator admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and military and $2 for children 6-12. Children five and under are free. Motocross practice will be held Tuesday and Thursday this week. Gates open at 4 p.m. with practice from 5 p.m. to 10. Entry fee for bike and rider is $15. Crewmembers and spectators are $5.