LAS VEGAS, Nevada — The NASCAR K&N Series West returns to the Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the first time since 2003 on Saturday, June 11 for the O’Reilly Auto Parts 200. The prestigious series has served as a springboard for such notable NASCAR stars as Kevin Harvick, 1990 Daytona 500 winner Derrike Cope, Chad Little, Ron Hornaday Jr. and Las Vegas’ Brendan Gaughan.
Four NASCAR K&N Series West stars will appear at three O’Reilly Auto Parts stores in the Las Vegas area on Friday to promote Saturday’s O’Reilly Auto Parts 200 at the Bullring. Fans are invited to meet the drivers, view the race cars and win prizes.
Current points leader Greg Pursley and series rookie Dylan Kwasniewski will appear at the O’Reilly Auto Parts store at 1418 W. Craig Rd. from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday. Pursley has won three of the four 2011 NASCAR K&N Series West races held to date.
Driver Luis Martinez will appear at the O’Reilly Auto Parts store at 5780 Spring Mountain Rd. from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday. Martinez currently sits fourth in the NASCAR points chase.
Spencer Gallagher and Michael Self will appear at the O’Reilly Auto Parts store at 3954 E. Sunset Blvd. from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday.
Fans may obtain free tickets for the O’Reilly Auto Parts 200 by purchasing K&N products. Fans who purchase a new K&N Wrench-Off air filter at their local O’Reilly Auto Parts store will receive two free tickets. Customers purchasing a K&N High-Flow air filter will receive a $10 mail-in rebate and two free tickets to the June 11 event. Those who purchase a K&N High-Flow air intake system will earn a $20 mail-in rebate and two free O’Reilly Auto Parts 200 tickets.
Joining the K&N Pro Series West contingent on June 11 will be the NASCAR Super Late Model, NASCAR Charger, NASCAR Bomber, Legend Cars and Bandolero classes.
Spectator gates will open at 4 p.m. for this event. General admission parking always is free. The Bullring’s concession stand offers a family-friendly dollar menu, including $1 hot dogs, $1 Coca-Cola products and $1 beer. Fans may save money by purchasing tickets in advance at the LVMS ticket office or by calling (800) 644-4444.
Saturday, June 11
4 p.m. – Spectator gates open; NASCAR Super Late Model qualifying.
4:10 p.m. – USLCI Legend Cars qualifying.
4:30 p.m. – NASCAR Charger heat races (8 laps).
4:45 p.m. – NASCAR Bomber heat races (8 laps).
5 p.m. – USLCI Legend Cars B-Feature or Young Lions/Semi-Pro Feature (if two features are run).
5:30 p.m. – NASCAR K&N Pro Series West pole qualifying.
6 p.m. – USLCI Bandolero Bandit feature (12 laps or 12 min.).
6:15 p.m. – NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Driver autograph session (Chris Trickle Park).
6:15 p.m. – USLCI Bandolero Outlaw feature (12 laps or 12 min.).
7 p.m. – Opening ceremonies, national anthem, Jr. Fan-of-the-Week drawing.
7:08 p.m. – USLCI Legend Cars Pro/Master feature (25 laps or 20 min.).
7:28 p.m. – NASCAR Chargers feature (25 laps or 20 min.).
7:48 p.m. – NASCAR Bombers feature (25 laps or 20 min.).
8:08 p.m. – NASCAR Super Late Model Feature (40 laps or 30 min.).
8:40 p.m. – NASCAR K&N Pro Series West driver introductions.
9 p.m. – Green flag for O'Reilly 200 NASCAR K&N Pro Series West event.
Spectator admission:
Advance ticket pricing (valid through June 10):
Adults – $15.
Senior citizens and military personnel with ID – $12.
Family 4-Pak – $35.
Kids – $6.
Day-of ticket pricing:
Adults – $19.
Senior citizens and military personnel with ID – $12.
