First,
of course, is 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Brad Keselowski.
Keselowski outlasted and outperformed 11 of the best drivers in the world over
the 10-race stretch known as the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. In doing so,
the 28-year-old captured the first NASCAR premier series championship for owner
Roger Penske – and set the sport on high alert that a youth movement is upon
it.
Winner
No. 2? The fans.
For
those passionate NASCAR fans who flock to Las Vegas, a full menu of activities
awaits. For those who couldn’t make the trip, there’s good news. Much of it
will be either broadcast on television and radio or streamed live on
NASCAR.COM.
Here’s
the lineup, which kicks off in earnest tomorrow and culminates with the NASCAR
Sprint Cup Series Awards at the Wynn Las Vegas on Friday at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET
live on SPEED, Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio…
Tuesday – Wednesday,
Nov. 27-28
· NASCAR
2012 Motorsports Marketing Forum: The 13th annual NASCAR
Motorsports Marketing Forum, presented by SportsBusiness Journal/Daily,
is the motorsports industry’s most comprehensive business forum. Held at Aria
Resort & Casino, the Forum will feature an array of insight and perspective
from sports and marketing executives both within and outside the motorsports
industry. Keselowski will be in attendance for the champion’s “fireside chat.”
For more information, visit www.motorsportsmarketingforum.com.· NASCAR Live: Motor Racing Network’s third annual champion’s edition of “NASCAR Live” with Eli Gold will be held at Wynn Las Vegas Race and Sports Book Tuesday, Nov. 27, starting at 4 p.m. PT. Gold will spend the hour with the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion, taking calls and answering questions from the live audience.
Tuesday – Saturday,
Nov. 27-Dec. 1
· NASCAR
Pit Stop Tour: The Pit Stop Tour consists of Official
Partner show cars featured in iconic locations throughout the Las Vegas strip
from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. PT each day. Fans can get up close and personal with the
cars at the following locations: Welcome to Las Vegas sign on Las Vegas Blvd.
(NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Car); Coca-Cola Store (Coca-Cola); New
York, New York (Chevrolet); Bally’s (Ford); and Fashion Show (Toyota).
Wednesday, Nov. 28
· Fanfest
Presented by Las Vegas Motor Speedway: The fourth annual Fanfest
event will be held on Fremont Street, and begin at 2 p.m. PT, with the arrival
of the top 12 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers. The event will consist
of a red carpet walk by the 12 drivers followed by a special “game show format”
on-stage event featuring the drivers and hosted by nationally known comedian
Carrot Top. Race fans will have the chance to win two tickets to the 2012
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards to be held two nights later at Wynn Las Vegas.
Highlights from the event can be viewed on NASCAR.COM Wednesday evening.· Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award Reception: This year’s finalists for the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award will be honored at a reception at Wynn Las Vegas from 6-7 p.m. PT Following, The NASCAR Foundation will announce the Award winner during this year’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards on Friday, Nov. 30. Fans can cast their vote to determine the 2012 Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award winner by visiting NASCAR.COM/award before 11:59 p.m. ET November 29.
Thursday, Nov. 29
· Chevrolet
SS Race Car Unveiled at Wynn Las Vegas: A press conference will be
held, at 9:30 a.m. PT, at the Encore Theatre at Wynn Las Vegas, to unveil the
2013 Chevrolet SS NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race car. Media attendance is
encouraged; however, this event is not open to the public. The event will be
streamed live on NASCAR.COM.· NASCAR NMPA Myers Brothers Awards Luncheon: The annual awards luncheon and industry gathering will be held from 11 a.m.-1:15 p.m. PT, in the Encore Ballroom at Encore Las Vegas, where several team awards will be presented. Among those awards included are the Champion Sponsor, Champion Crew Chief, Sunoco Rookie of the Year and NMPA Most Popular Driver awards. The event will be streamed live on NASCAR.COM.
· NASCAR Victory Lap: The green flag on fan-favorite NASCAR Victory Lap will wave at 3:30 p.m. PT, with pre-lap festivities to begin at 3 p.m. PT, when the top 12 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers will parade down Las Vegas Blvd. in their race cars with engines roaring. NASCAR Victory Lap will start and finish on Las Vegas Blvd., in front of Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, and will once again provide fans with a unique experience to feel the excitement of a NASCAR start line, feature an authentic pit stop (performed by members of the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Pit Crew Development Program presented by Sprint) and two burn-out sections for drivers — with viewing areas along the route. The event will be broadcast live on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio channel 90 and streamed live on NASCAR.COM.
· NASCAR After The Lap Sponsored by Ford and Coca-Cola: One of the premier events of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Week, NASCAR After the Lap Sponsored by Ford and Coca-Cola will be held from 5-6:30 p.m. PT, at PH LIVE located in the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Fans can purchase tickets at www.NASCARafterthelap.com for $20 each (all proceeds benefit The NASCAR Foundation) to attend the unpredictable, unforgettable driver tell-all event featuring the top 12 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers. The event will be broadcast live on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio channel 90 and live streamed on NASCAR.COM.
· The Stewie Awards: Following NASCAR After The Lap, 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion Tony Stewart and Matt Yocum will host the sixth annual “Stewie Awards,” a lighthearted year-in-review, which airs live on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio channel 90.
Friday, Nov. 30
· 2012
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards: The postseason, black tie
event will begin at 5 p.m. PT at Wynn Las Vegas, where the NASCAR Sprint Cup
Series Champion driver and owner will be crowned and the top 10 drivers in the
final standings will be honored. The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards, the
culmination of Champion’s Week, will feature red carpet arrivals, celebrity
guests, music and entertainment. Hosted by “America’s Got Talent” judge Howie
Mandel, the show will feature performances by Train, Lifehouse, Natasha
Bedingfield, Phillip Phillips and entertainers from The Beatles LOVE. SPEED,
Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio will provide live coverage of
the event. Prior to the awards, NASCAR.COM will live stream a Miss Sprint Cup
chat with Brad Keselowski.
For
more information on the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Week in Las Vegas,
visit NASCAR.com/ChampionsWeek.
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