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Driver Appearances in Las Vegas During NASCAR Weekend

TUESDAY, MARCH 1

• Steve Kinser, Donny Schatz, Levi Jones and Bryan Clauson – World of Outlaws Sprint Cars driver autograph session at J.D. Byrider, 3024 Fremont St., 5-7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2

• Kerry Earnhardt, Taylor Earnhardt, Jeffrey Earnhardt, Matt Crafton, Eric McClure, Jeff Green, Carl Long, Robert Richardson Jr., Tommy Baldwin, Mike Skinner, Jennifer Jo Cobb, Michael McDowell, Charles Lewandoski, tv/radio personality Riki Rachtman, Morgan Shepherd, Jeremy Clements – Dale Earnhardt Foundation Celebrity Poker Tournament, The Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower, 4 p.m. Fans may support the foundation by playing in the poker tournament ($150 entry fee). Grand prize winner will receive $2,500 in cash and Dale Earnhardt souvenir merchandise. Spectator tickets: $20 donation. Casey Mears’ No. 13 GEICO Toyota and Eric McClure’s No. 14 Hefty Chevrolet will be on display Feb. 28-March 6.

THURSDAY, MARCH 3

• Tony Stewart – Office Depot, 1435 West Craig Rd., N. Las Vegas, 12:30 p.m. Wristbands (600) will be distributed for autographs (one per person). The wristbands may be obtained on a first-come, first-served basis at the store beginning at 8 a.m. (Pacific) on the day of the event only. Fans with a wristband must be in line no later than 1:30 p.m. local time to receive an autograph.
• Trevor Bayne, Justin Allgaier, Kyle Busch, Carl Edwards, Denny Hamlin, Kevin Harvick, Brad Keselowski, Mark Martin, Danica Patrick, Elliott Sadler, Kenny Wallace, Steven Wallace – Free driver autograph session at 1:30 p.m. in the Neon Garage at Las Vegas Motor Speedway during NASCAR Nationwide Series testing. Admission to the speedway is free for this practice day.
• Michael Waltrip, David Reutimann – The Pub at Monte Carlo Resort & Casino, autograph session 6:30-7:30 p.m.
• Kyle Busch – M&M’s World, Las Vegas Blvd., autographs from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wristbands required, contact store for details.
• Jimmie Johnson – Sam’s Town Live! inside Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Q&A session hosted by Chris Myers of FOX Sports. Not an autograph session, but fans are invited to ask Jimmie questions.
• Kyle Petty, Ryan Newman – Victory Junction Texas Hold ‘em Poker Tournament, 7:30 p.m., Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Autograph session from 6:30–7:15 p.m.

FRIDAY, MARCH 4

• Bobby Labonte – The Pub at Monte Carlo Resort & Casino, autograph session 6-7:00 p.m.,
• David Reutimann, Regan Smith – Suncoast Hotel & Casino, autograph session from 7:30-9 p.m.
• Greg Biffle, David Ragan, FOX Sports’ Jeff Hammond – Sam’s Town Live! inside Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall, 8-9 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Q&A session hosted by FOX Sports’ Chris Myers. Not an autograph session, but fans are invited to ask questions.
• Jeff Green, Jennifer Jo Cobb, Jeffrey Earnhardt, Matt Crafton, Eric McClure, Mike Bliss, Carl Long, Robert Richardson Jr., Dave Blaney, Mike Skinner, Timothy Peters, Michael McDowell, Charles Lewandoski, Timmy Hill – Autograph session in the Back Alley Bar, Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower, 8 p.m. Free admission.

SATURDAY, MARCH 5

• John Force – 15-time NHRA Funny Car champion will sign autographs in the Neon Garage at LVMS from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
• Juan Pablo Montoya — Deer Springs Town Center, North 5th St. & 215 Beltway, 4:30-5:30 p.m. The first 200 people in line are guaranteed to receive Montoya’s autograph. NASCAR show car appearance from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; pit crew demonstrations 4-6 p.m.

NASCAR Weekend begins on Thursday, March 3 with a full day of NASCAR Nationwide Series practice and a free driver autograph session. Stratosphere Pole Day features practice for both the Kobalt Tools 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race and Sam’s Town 300 NASCAR Nationwide Series race as well as qualifying for the Kobalt Tools 400 on Friday, March 4. The Sam’s Town 300 is set for Saturday, March 5 and the Kobalt Tools 400 will run on Sunday, March 6. Two nights of World of Outlaws Sprint Car racing will take place at the Dirt Track March 2 and 3.

Tickets for all events, Neon Garage passes and Lucky 7 parking permits are on sale at www.lvms.com or by calling (800) 644-4444. Follow LVMS on Facebook and Twitter.