Just prior to the NHRA Denso Nationals, on March 18-20 Phil Painter will present his yearly Muscle Cars at the Strip which promises to be another stellar Las Vegas event. Being just two weeks prior to the Nationals should make it a giant affair. The event has been opened this year to include muscle cars of all makes. Certainly a mix of Camaros and Mustangs along with ‘Hellcat’ Challengers should make the entire event more exciting.

Without question one of the most successful of the Las Vegas contingent is ageless Dick Krieger. Claiming a 2015 PSCA Championship is only part of Dick’s many wins from 2002 to present. Those with long memories know of a Dick Krieger who terrorized Orange County International Raceway’s bracket program ‘back in the day’. He lives in Las Vegas now and continues to be a big winner for the local scene!

Due to extreme summer heat in the Las Vegas Valley, LVMS does not really have a ‘year round’ viable season. However, during the Spring and Fall, the track offers some of the best drag racing events in the nation. This includes two NHRA National contests, two Lucas Oil Sportsman races; two PSCA races (including the Street Car Super Nationals, Nov. 17 – 20); Muscle Cars at the Strip; and two high dollar bracket races.

Two years running, one of the most impressive ‘show’ cars at Super Run, Henderson, and Goldstroms in Las Vegas, is the Wild Thang. The Chrysler-powered Model A Ford Coupe looks race ready and employs a Cacklefest to really wow the troops.

In nearby Henderson, Nev., the annual Super Run car show is one of the largest exhibits which is held the last week end of September.

Until Next Time, Be On Time