2014 NASCAR Champion's Week in Las Vegas
Looking for information about NASCAR Champion's Week in Las Vegas? Below is a list of events that will take place throughout the week, as well as a Hendrick Motorsports behind-the-scenes video from the red carpet.
Fans can be part of the ultimate NASCAR experience with Champion's Week Live at The LINQ Promenade in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. Open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, fans can purchase merchandise, take a photo with the Sprint Cup trophy and view race cars on display.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 3
LAS VEGAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY FANFEST
The sixth annual fan event, which will begin at 2 p.m., is free to the public and will include a red-carpet walk by all 16 Chase drivers. Held at the Fremont Street Experience, the event will also feature a "Win, Lose or Draw" game show, and select fans could be chosen to participate on stage with the drivers. On the line for the fans will be two tickets to the 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards, held on Friday at Wynn Las Vegas.
THURSDAY, DEC. 4
NASCAR NMPA MYERS BROTHERS AWARDS
The annual awards luncheon will take place from 11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., at which point the drivers will handle media availability. The event will take place in the Encore Ballroom at Wynn Las Vegas, and several team and individual awards will be presented.
NASCAR VICTORY LAP
All 16 Chase drivers will head down Las Vegas Boulevard in their race cars. It will begin in front of the Miracle Mile Shops and finish at The LINQ Promenade. Fans will have an opportunity to witness two burnout sections as well as viewing areas along the route. The green flag will wave at 3:30 p.m.
NASCAR AFTER THE LAP
One of the premier events of Champion's Week, After The Lap will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at The Pearl Theater inside Palms Casino Resort. The sold-out event will feature a performance by country artist and The Voice alum Cassadee Pope.
FRIDAY, DEC. 5
NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AWARDS
While arrivals on the Red Carpet will begin as early as 4 p.m., the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards won't officially begin until 5 p.m. The black-tie celebration will take place at the Wynn Las Vegas, and FOX Sports 1 will broadcast the show beginning at 9 p.m. ET.
