HIGH SIDE, LOW SIDE

March 31, 2010 - 7:00 am

The Las Vegas Review-Journal’s Jeff Wolf and Ron Kantowski each week select five highlights (Winner’s Circle) and five lowlights (Backmarkers) from the previous weekend in motor sports.


WINNER'S CIRCLE
Wolf says... 1. Will Power: The Aussie wins on the streets of St. Petersburg, Fla., Monday. He’s won both IndyCar races this season for Penske Racing.		Kantowski says ... 1. Denny’s grand slam: Denny Hamlin dominated the Sprint Cup race at Martinsville and actually won. That’s the way it should be in NASCAR but often isn’t due to whimsical rules designed to keep Dale Earnhardt Jr. (and others) up front.

A crew from Las Vegas Paving ensures that a valve cover is secure and the pavement around it is ...

Las Vegas Grand Prix race officials update ticket terms ahead of race

By Mick Akers / RJ

April 17, 2024 - 9:08 am

With ticket sales underway for the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix, race officials updated their ticket terms, including moving up a section regarding the ability to file lawsuits if the event goes amiss.

Funny car driver Bob Tasca addresses the audience after winning the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at th ...

‘This is epic’: Funny Car winner emerges out of stacked final — PHOTOS

By Alex Wright / RJ

April 14, 2024 - 7:29 pm

There were a few photo finishes at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday throughout the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.

Top Fuel driver Doug Kalitta, front, leads Tony Stewart early in their race during Day 2 of NHR ...

NHRA Top Fuel champ finding speed at LVMS; final round set — PHOTOS

By Alex Wright / RJ

April 13, 2024 - 6:06 pm

Doug Kalitta is the top qualifer in the Top Fuel class entering Sunday’s elimination rounds at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Top Fuel racer Tony Stewart laughs at a crew member in his pit before his first race of the day ...

NASCAR champ Stewart continues to learn as Top Fuel rookie — PHOTOS

By Alex Wright / RJ

April 12, 2024 - 7:33 pm

Three-time NASCAR champion Tony Stewart is settling into his first season in NHRA’s Top Fuel class. The NHRA Four-Wide Nationals continue Saturday at LVMS.

In this photo provided by the NHRA, Austin Prock competes in Funny Car qualifying during the NH ...

Rookie Funny Car racer brings momentum to Las Vegas Motor Speedway

By Alex Wright / RJ

April 11, 2024 - 3:24 pm

NHRA’s Austin Prock hasn’t been competing in Funny Car events long, but he’s driving well heading into this weekend’s race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Funny Car driver Ron Capps talks to a friend in the pits during Day 2 of NHRA Nationals at the ...

Funny Car driver reflects on NHRA, Las Vegas memories: ‘It’s flown by’

By Alex Wright / RJ

April 10, 2024 - 11:25 am

Funny Car driver Ron Capps has seen Las Vegas undergo numerous changes in his 30 seasons racing in NHRA. He’s excited to return to race this weekend.

Tourists spent big money in Las Vegas during F1. Was it more than Super Bowl 58?

By Richard N. Velotta / RJ

April 10, 2024 - 6:37 pm

Tourist volumes have been on a steady climb since the pandemic and those visitors are spending more than they ever have.

Race fans with suite-level access mill about the pit lane during the canceled practice session ...

F1-owned hospitality firm upping the ante in Las Vegas for ’24

By Mick Akers / RJ

March 28, 2024 - 9:44 am

Formula One’s parent company recently acquired a hospitality company that will enhance the VIP experience at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Guests mingle at the Las Vegas Super Bowl Host Committee media party at the Formula One Las Veg ...

How will F1’s Las Vegas pit building be used when there’s no race?

By Mick Akers / RJ

March 27, 2024 - 9:12 am

Las Vegas Grand Prix officials are hosting group tours to find events to fill their 300,000-square-foot facility just off the Strip throughout the year.

F1’s Bellagio Fountain Club returning; packages $13k per person

By John Katsilometes / RJ

March 25, 2024 - 10:53 am

The Bellagio Fountain Club will again offer up-close views of the front straightaway on the Las Vegas Strip during the Las Vegas Grand Prix.