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UNLV basketball players to officially start Vegas Grand Prix race
Apr 07 \\
LAS VEGAS (April 7, 2007) – University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) basketball’s star players, who led the team to a place among the Sweet 16 in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, are announcing the official start of this Sunday’s Vegas Grand Prix race.
Starting the race are: forward Gaston Essengue, center Joel Anthony, forward Joe Darger, point guard Wink Adams and point guard Marcus Lawrence.
The season-opening race for the Champ Car World Series begins at 1 p.m on Sunday, April 8. The players will also be a part of the pre-race parade.
For more information about the Vegas Grand Prix, please visit www.vegasgrandprix.com.
About Vegas Grand Prix
The Vegas Grand Prix is a three-day festival of speed and entertainment being held April 6-8, 2007 that will encircle the heart of downtown Las Vegas. The weekend will feature rock concerts, a celebrity poker tournament, Easter services, an impressive Easter egg hunt and culminate in the internationally televised 2007 series opener for the Champ Car World Series.
The racing portion of the weekend will also present a Historic Grand Prix with legendary open-wheel racers participating as well as the season opener for Champ Car Atlantic – Champ Car’s support series. The temporary street circuit is a 2.44-mile, 12-turn course through the heart of “Glitter Gulch.” Champ Cars generate nearly 750 horsepower and can reach speeds up to 180 miles per hour on the Vegas street course. It is expected to be one of the largest events in the history of downtown Las Vegas.
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Media contacts: George McCabe, Brown & Partners
702-325-7358
Starting the race are: forward Gaston Essengue, center Joel Anthony, forward Joe Darger, point guard Wink Adams and point guard Marcus Lawrence.
The season-opening race for the Champ Car World Series begins at 1 p.m on Sunday, April 8. The players will also be a part of the pre-race parade.
For more information about the Vegas Grand Prix, please visit www.vegasgrandprix.com.
About Vegas Grand Prix
The Vegas Grand Prix is a three-day festival of speed and entertainment being held April 6-8, 2007 that will encircle the heart of downtown Las Vegas. The weekend will feature rock concerts, a celebrity poker tournament, Easter services, an impressive Easter egg hunt and culminate in the internationally televised 2007 series opener for the Champ Car World Series.
The racing portion of the weekend will also present a Historic Grand Prix with legendary open-wheel racers participating as well as the season opener for Champ Car Atlantic – Champ Car’s support series. The temporary street circuit is a 2.44-mile, 12-turn course through the heart of “Glitter Gulch.” Champ Cars generate nearly 750 horsepower and can reach speeds up to 180 miles per hour on the Vegas street course. It is expected to be one of the largest events in the history of downtown Las Vegas.
-- VGP --
Media contacts: George McCabe, Brown & Partners
702-325-7358
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