"33 year old English racing champion Dan Wheldon, who was a beloved favorite in motorsports, was in a fatal car wreck during the finale of the IndyCar season, a 300-mile race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday afternoon..."

"The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat took on new meaning in the Mojave Desert on Sunday. Hundreds of spectators and thrill seekers attended the California 200 off-road race where fans were able to go close enough to the action to literally touch the vehicles as they came barreling down the sandy track...."

"Over the past weekend, the Mint 400 provided a shot of adrenalin in the heart of Las Vegas. After a 20 year absence, Sin City has successfully hosted the third consecutive race, along with a number of fan-favorite activities and events."

"The Mint sponsored this event from 1968 until the sale of the hotel and casino in late 1988. Billed as the richest off-road race, the Mint 400 attracted 528 entries in 1983 and poured in millions of dollars to the local economy. Pre-race activities included the closing of a portion of Fremont Street to conduct the vehicle technical and safety inspection and race car impound."