Fremont Avenue hosts Mint 400 competition earlier than massive race

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The Mint 400 Off-Highway Competition is taking on Fremont Avenue.

The competition runs Thursday from 9 AM to six PM. Earlier than the Nice American Off-Highway Race kicks off over the weekend, sending drivers on a grueling 400-mile race by means of the desert, followers may have the possibility to see all of the rigs up shut and private.

The competition, with a give attention to racing lovers, presents a chance to take a look at off-road autos, take images with the vans and UTVs, go to distributors, take pleasure in stay leisure, and meet the drivers throughout scheduled meet-and-greets. One of many largest names hitting the desert this 12 months is WWE Corridor of Famer Stone Chilly Steve Austin, who will probably be racing within the Mint 400 and serving as this 12 months’s Grand Marshal.

Matt Martelli, chief government officer of the Mint 400, expressed his pleasure about having Austin as a part of the race and offered an unique have a look at the kind of car the corridor of famer will probably be driving and detailed the historical past of the Mint 400, showcasing basic off-road machines from previous races now on show on the competition.

Along with all of the off-road motion, followers can take pleasure in loads of meals and drinks, together with the signature Mint 400 Beer, out there completely on the competition. The competition is free to the general public. Extra info is out there on the Mint 400 web site.