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Annual Rockabilly Rod Reunion and NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series May 26-27 at The Strip at LVMS

The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway will play host to the annual Rockabilly Rod Reunion and NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series on Memorial Day Weekend (May 26-27).

The ninth annual event will include: a traditional car show (nothing newer than 1965), rockabilly bands and DJs, two pin-up girl contests, a burn-out contest on the drag strip, swap meet, vendor midway and nostalgia drag racing featuring nitro-burning Nostalgia Funny Cars. The weekend begins on Friday with a Test ‘n’ Tune session for participants.

Spectator gates will open each day at 10 a.m. Hot rod fans may save money by purchasing tickets in advance online at www.LVMS.com or by telephone at (702) 644-4444. Follow the event on its new Facebook page: Rockabilly Rod Reunion 2012.

Thursday, May 24
Noon-6 p.m. – Pit parking and credential sales.

Friday, May 25 – Test ‘n’ Tune
10 a.m.-6 p.m. – Pit parking and credential sales.
4-10 p.m. – Test ‘n’ Tune ($75, 3-run punch card).

Saturday, May 26 – Rockabilly Rod Reunion & NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series
8 a.m. – Pit parking and credential sales.
10 a.m. – Spectator gates open; DJ on stage.
10 a.m. – Time trials (10 a.m.-6 p.m.), qualifying; Show ‘n’ Shine begins.
11 a.m. – First round of Nostalgia Funny Car qualifying.
1 p.m. – Band (TBA).
2 p.m. – Second round of Nostalgia Funny Car qualifying.
3 p.m. – Band (TBA).
4 p.m. – Band (TBA).
5 p.m. – Third round of Nostalgia Funny Car qualifying.
6 p.m. – Conclude racing; Pin-up girl contest (formal gowns); car show awards.

Sunday, May 27 – Rockabilly Rod Reunion & NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series
8 a.m. – Racer gates open.
10 a.m. – Spectator gates open; DJ on stage; Show ‘n’ Shine roll-in.
11 a.m. – National anthem and opening ceremonies.
11:05 a.m. – First round of Nostalgia Funny Car eliminations (8 cars).
Noon – Band (TBA).
1 p.m. – Band (TBA).
2 p.m. – Second round of Nostalgia Funny Car eliminations (4 cars).
3 p.m. – Band (TBA).
4 p.m. – Pin-up girl contest (swimsuit).
4:30 p.m. – All racing final rounds.
5 p.m. – Burn-out contest.

Admission prices:
Three-day advance adult ticket: $40.
Three-day advance kids (ages 6-12) ticket: $15.
Three-day day-of (May 25) adult ticket: $50.
Three-day day-of (May 25 kids (ages 6-12) ticket: $15.

Single-day, Friday-only tickets:
Adults advance: $20.
Adults day-of: $25.
Kids(6-12) advance or day-of: $5.

Single-day, Saturday-only tickets:
Adults advance: $20.
Adults day-of: $25.
Kids (ages 6-12) advance or day-of: $5.

Single-day, Sunday-only tickets:
Adults advance: $20.
Adults day-of: $25.
Kids (ages 6-12) advance or day-of: $5.

For more information, please call the LVMS Racing Operations Office at (702) 632-8213 or visit www.LVMS.com.