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Jan
27
Get On-Board With Mac King¹s Magical Literacy Tour: Nevada Reading Week 2012
Get On-Board With Mac King’s Magical Literacy Tour:
Nevada Reading Week 2012
Book drive to be held at the Las Vegas Wranglers home games on Feb. 17 and 18
Donate books for free Mac King Comedy Magic Show and hockey tickets
Comedy-magician and Harrah’s, Las Vegas Headliner Mac King is preparing to embark on Mac King’s Magical Literacy Tour: Nevada Reading Week 2012, benefiting Clark County READS, the literacy initiative of The Public Education Foundation. The tour kicks-off with a book drive hosted by the Las Vegas Wranglers hockey team on Feb. 17 and 18. King will hand-deliver the books to five local elementary schools during Nevada Reading Week on Feb. 27 – Mar. 2.
Donations of three or more new or gently used elementary-school aged books can be made at the home games on Feb. 17 and 18 beginning at 7:05 p.m. at the Orleans Arena. Those who donate a minimum of three books will receive two free tickets to The Mac King Comedy Magic Show at Harrah’s Las Vegas and one ticket to a future Wranglers game on either Mar. 18, 20 or 27 (limit one per person).
Additionally, Mac King will be on-site to collect donations, meet and greet with fans and sign autographs during the game on Feb. 17.
“I want to say thank you to the Las Vegas community and fans of The Las Vegas Wranglers who helped to make last year’s Nevada Reading Week tour a success. Because of your generosity we have been able to touch thousands of children’s lives, but there’s still more work to be done,” said King. “That’s why I’m calling upon my pals once again to continue to support literacy in Las Vegas. With your help, we can change the lives of even more children.”
Nevada Reading Week
During Nevada Reading Week, Feb. 27 – Mar. 2, Mac King’s Magical Literacy Tour will be making stops at five local elementary schools where King will personally deliver books collected from the book drive. During the tour’s scheduled stops King will also perform tricks from his show and read a few short stories.
In the past, King has visited local elementary schools to perform some of his magic tricks and to engage the students by reading a few short stories. At the end of each visit he donates an autographed copy of his book to the school library.
Mac King’s Magical Literacy Tour – Mac King and Las Vegas Wranglers’ mascot The Duke pose with the more than 2,000 books collected at the 2011 inaugural book drive.
**PHOTO COURTESY OF PREFERRED PUBLIC RELATIONS**
About Mac King’s Magical Literacy Tour:
Comedy-Magician Mac King has been a life-long advocate for childhood literacy and since settling down in Las Vegas, has made it his mission to promote literacy in Southern Nevada.
For years King has visited local elementary schools, spreading the importance of literacy to local students. In 2011 King decided to take his philanthropic efforts to the next level and launched Mac King’s Magical Literacy Tour, a citywide literacy initiative to foster the love of reading and rally community organizations to raise books for Las Vegas school children.
The tour kicked-off during Nevada Reading Week 2011 and since then has collected more than 5,000 books by partnering with several local organizations including: Las Vegas Wranglers, Springs Preserve, and Winder Farms.
About Mac King
Mac King has been recognized with numerous accolades including “Favorite Male Las Vegan,” and “Best Bargain Show” by the Las Vegas-Review Journal 2009 “Best of Las Vegas” readers’ poll, “Funniest Act in Magic Today” by Magic Magazine, Magician of the Year by The Magic Castle, and “Entertainer of the Year” by the Las Vegas Weekly “Readers Choice Awards.” King, one of today’s brightest and most talented magicians, takes the stage twice daily, Tuesday through Saturday, at Harrah’s Las Vegas at 1 and 3 p.m. in the Showroom Theatre. Tickets are $24.95 plus tax. Additional information on The Mac King Comedy Magic Show can be found by visiting mackingshow.com .
About Clark County READS
Clark County READS is the literacy initiative of The Public Education Foundation, in partnership with Clark County and the Clark County School District. Clark County READS was launched in 2001 to improve student achievement by recruiting volunteer reading partners and providing books to schools and their students. Clark County READS’ programs include Reading Is Fundamental, Reach Out and Read, Reading Partner Program, Library Enhancement, Book Re-Use and Reading Buddy Book Club. For more information about Clark County READS, call 799-KIDS (5437).
About The Public Education Foundation
The Public Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to mobilizing community and global resources to meet the challenges of educating a growing and diverse Southern Nevada population. The Foundation’s programs and initiatives are designed to improve student performance and advance quality educational opportunities for all children. Since 1991, the Foundation has raised more than $75 million to improve teaching and learning in Southern Nevada’s public schools. For more information about the Foundation, go to thepef.org .
About The Las Vegas Wranglers
The Wranglers are currently playing their ninth season in Las Vegas. In addition to bringing exciting hockey action to the desert, the Wranglers work to support and enrich the local community through volunteer efforts, educational programs and supply drives for local non-profit organizations. 2011-12 season seat packages, starting at $30, are on sale now at (702) 471-PUCK. Individual tickets to Wranglers games are available by phone at (702) 284-7777, and can be purchased in person at all Coast Casino properties, Town Square shopping center or online at www.orleansarena.com. The Wranglers play all 36 regular season home games at the Orleans Arena, located next to the Orleans Hotel and Casino at 4500 W. Tropicana Ave.
Jan
27
**Video** A Cultural Look Into Chinese New Year at The Venetian and The Palazzo
As Chinese New Year continues, we want to share with you the second installment to The Venetian and The Palazzo’s Chinese New Year video series and the cultural significance of the Year of the Dragon. Regarded as the most important and celebrated holiday in Chinese and Asian cultures, Chinese New Year, also referred to as “Spring Festival,” is centuries old. Based off the Lunar calendar, predating the international calendar used in western cultures today, the holiday has become one of the most celebrated events in Las Vegas.
This year marks the Year of the Dragon, deemed the mightiest of signs. The dragon is the fifth zodiac in the Chinese calendar and is said to descend from the heavens above. A symbol of good fortune and power, those who possess the sign of the dragon are said to exhibit such characteristics as bravery, passion and innovation.
Peter Lung, a Chinese culture and feng shui expert with World of Feng Shui boutiques in Las Vegas and Honolulu, consulted on the creation of this project beginning 12 months ago. From the number of claws on the dragon and direction it faces, to the position of the water element and earth element beds, the display brings good chi through the ancient art of feng shui.
If you haven’t already visited, make sure to come by to see the dragon and circle around it three times for good fortune in the new year. Share your #ChineseNewYear wishes on Twitter with @PalazzoLasVegas and @VenetianVegas.
Jan
27
Blue Man Group: Updated Performance Schedule
Blue Man Group Updated Performance Schedule
Performing Nightly at The Venetian Las Vegas
Show schedule effective through Monday, April 30:
Sunday 7 and 10 p.m.
Monday 7 and 10 p.m.
Tuesday 7 and 10 p.m.
Wednesday 7 and 10 p.m.
Thursday 7 and 10 p.m.
Friday 7 and 10 p.m.
Saturday 7 and 10 p.m.
January 2012:
Thursday, Jan. 5 is a dark day.
Monday, Jan. 16 there will only be a 7 p.m. performance.
Wednesday, Jan. 18 there will only be a 7 p.m. performance.
Monday, Jan. 23 there will only be a 7 p.m. performance.
Wednesday, Jan. 25 there will only be a 7 p.m. performance.
February 2012:
Sunday, Feb. 5 is a dark day.
March 2012:
Wednesday, March 7 is a dark day.
April 2012:
Friday, April 6 there will be a 4, 7 and 10 p.m. performance.
About Blue Man Group Las Vegas
Wildly popular around the world, Blue Man Group defies simple description. A musical feast? Yes. A roller coaster of comedy? Absolutely. A stunning mix of technology and raw imagination? You bet. It’s all that and so much more. This explosion of color, humor, music, and technology comes to life every night in the custom-built Blue Man Group theatre at The Venetian® in Las Vegas. The show’s contagious energy engages the audience, thrilling adults and kids alike. It’s intense, exciting, interactive and above all – a must-see.
Ticket prices start at $59 plus tax and service fees. Call 702.414.9001 or 1.800.blueman for ticket and show information. Special military and children’s pricing available. Ask about Blue Man Group’s dinner and VIP packages. Blue Man Group will be moving to the Monte Carlo Resort & Casino in the fall of 2012. Visit www.blueman.com/vegas for more information.
Jan
27
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Celebrates Chinese New Year with “Dotting of Eyes” Ceremony
THE COSMOPOLITAN OF LAS VEGAS Celebrates Chinese New Year
With “Dotting of eyes” Ceremony
WHAT: The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas celebrates the Year of the Dragon with a “Dotting of Eyes” ceremony and street parade taking place throughout the resort featuring a twisting and turning dragon, lions and dancers.
WHEN: Saturday, January 28
Noon – Chinese New Year “Dotting of Eyes” ceremony
12:20 p.m. – 1 p.m. – Parade takes place throughout the resort
WHERE: The “Dotting of the Eyes” ceremony will be held at the East Side entrance off Las Vegas Boulevard, next to the Pop-Up Wedding Chapel and followed by the ceremonial parade through the resort.
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
3708 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
ABOUT: The Chinese New Year celebration will begin with the “Dotting of Eyes” ceremony at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas’ East Side / Las Vegas Boulevard entrance, near the Pop-Up Wedding Chapel. During the ceremony, resort representatives will “awaken” the dragon and lions by dotting their eyes with red paint. Once underway, the parade will twist and weave throughout the casino floor. The moving celebration will make a stop at the Talon Club for a “Collecting of the Cabbage” ceremony.
About The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is the city’s newest luxury resort offering a decidedly different perspective. Located at the heart of The Strip, the resort’s uniquely vertical multi-tower design offers spectacular views of the vibrant city. The new 2,995-room resort features oversized residential-style living spaces with expansive, one-of-a-kind private terraces. The Cosmopolitan’s luxurious resort amenities include a 100,000 square foot casino; Sahra Spa & Hammam and Violet Hour Hair Nails Beauty; three unique pool experiences; Marquee Nightclub & Dayclub, a multi-level integrated indoor/outdoor nightclub and 150,000 square feet of state-of-the-art convention and meeting space. An eclectic line-up of new-to-market retailers include: AllSaints Spitalfields, Beckley, CRSVR Sneaker Boutique, DNA2050, Droog, EATDRINK, Jason of Beverly Hills, Kidrobot, Molly Brown’s Swimwear, Retrospecs & Co, Skins 62 Cosmetics, Stitched and Utique. Signature restaurants include: Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill by restaurateurs Bruce and Eric Bromberg; Comme Ça by Los Angeles Chef David Myers; Estiatorio Milos, by international restaurateur Costas Spiliadis; Holsteins from Block 16 Hospitality; Jaleo and China Poblano restaurants by acclaimed Chef José Andrés; Scarpetta and D.O.C.G. by award-winning Chef Scott Conant; and popular steakhouse STK from The ONE Group.
For more information visit: www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com
Follow us on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/cosmopolitan_lv
Find us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/thecosmopolitan
Jan
27
Madame Tussuads Welcomes Justin Bieber Wax Figure and Unveils Winning T-Shirt Designed by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Las Vegas
MADAME TUSSAUDS WELCOMES JUSTIN BIEBER WAX FIGURE AND UNVEILS WINNING T-SHIRT DESIGNED BY THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF LAS VEGAS
Last Night (Wednesday, Jan. 25), Madame Tussauds Las Vegas located at The Venetian celebrated the arrival of a Justin Bieber wax figure and unveiled a Bieber-inspired t-shirt designed by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Las Vegas (B&GCLV).
Bieber’s figure is available for visitors to interact with until March 4 before returning to its home at Madame Tussauds New York. The figure, capturing Bieber’s signature look during his rise to fame in 2010, is posed in a standing position with his hands tucked coyly in his pockets. He is dressed in a black vest by Will-i-am and Balenciaga pants. Bieber was an enthusiastic participant in the creation of his wax figure, spending time with a team of Madame Tussauds studio artists for four months.
In honor of the teen sensation’s wax figure arriving in Las Vegas, B&GCLV held a t-shirt design contest. The winning design, created by the kids at the Ralph and Betty Engelstad Clubhouse, will be displayed next to Bieber’s figure through March 4. Several kids from the club were present to see Bieber’s figure unveiled as well as receive shirts donning their winning design. During the event, DJ M1one spun music including some of Beiber’s greatest hits and seven dancers wearing the winning shirt performed a choreographed number leading up to the wax figure unveiling. The dancers included JBoogie, a dancer from Bieber’s “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” music video and six dancers from the Tunay Ink Dance Studio.
i ♥ burgers catered the event and will soon announce a burger special to accompany the wax figure’s stay at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas. RetroBakery also provided cupcakes for attendees.
Madame Tussauds Las Vegas offers guests the unique opportunity to “interact” with incredibly life-like iconic figures from the celebrity worlds of film, TV, music, sports and politics. Only at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas can you “grab hold” of your favorite stars, with our many interactive experiences. With more than 100 wax figures, Madame Tussauds Las Vegas allows you to take pictures, touch and get up close and personal in a themed setting. Madame Tussauds Las Vegas is located on the Las Vegas Strip at the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino. The attraction is open 365 days a year from 10AM. For attraction hours and pricing, please call (702) 862-7800 or visit online at www.madametussauds.com/lasvegas.
About the Boys & Girls Clubs of Las Vegas:
Started in 1961, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Las Vegas currently serves more than 14,000 youth ages 5 –18 in eight facilities throughout the Valley. With the belief that every child has the potential to “be great”, the Clubs’ full-time professional staff emphasizes character and leadership development, education and career development, health and life skills, the arts, sports, fitness and recreation. For more information, please contact the Boys & Girls Clubs of Las Vegas at 702.367.2582 or visit www.bgclv.org.
Jan
27
Bellagio Receives Condé Nast Traveler’s Prestigious Navigator Award: Publisher’s Honor for Excellence in Hospitality
Bellagio Receives CondÉ Nast Traveler’s
Prestigious Navigator Award:
Publisher’s Honor for Excellence in Hospitality
Resort Named to Magazine’s Gold List for 13th Consecutive Year
Recognizing the highest standards of excellence in hospitality, Condé Nast Traveler Vice President and Publisher Carolyn Kremins bestowed the prestigious Navigator Award upon Bellagio during an exclusive invitation-only event on January 21.
Bellagio President & COO Randy Morton accepted the award on behalf of the resort’s more than 8,000 employees during the inaugural Gold List 2012 event held at Hyde Bellagio.
“We are deeply honored to receive this award from one of the world’s preeminent publications in luxury travel,” said Morton. “This recognition is a testament to Bellagio’s incredible employees who strive to create exceptional experiences for every guest that walks through our doors.
The Navigator Award is granted to an individual, on behalf of a travel organization or destination, who, in the opinion of Condé Nast Traveler’s publisher, possesses an extraordinary legacy and consistently upholds the highest standards of excellence in hospitality. The recipient demonstrates an industry-leading commitment to quality and ranks among the world’s greatest hosts for the magazine’s readership.
Kremins said, “We are thrilled to bestow the second-ever Navigator Award upon Bellagio. Since opening in late 1998, it has been one of our readers’ perennial favorites, and has truly set a Gold Standard for excellence in hospitality.”
This is only the second time Condé Nast Traveler has granted the Navigator Award; the first time was in 2009 to Gov. Linda Lingle on behalf of the State of Hawaii.
Bellagio has received several editorial honors from Condé Nast Traveler including the prized Gold List (World’s Best Hotels annually 2000 – 2012); The Reader’s Choice Poll (annually 2000 – 2011); and the all-new Platinum Circle (recognizing more than five consecutive years of Gold List status).
About Bellagio
Inspired by the beautiful villages of Europe, the AAA Five Diamond Bellagio overlooks a Mediterranean-blue, 8 ½-acre lake, where fountains perform a magnificent aquatic ballet choreographed to music and lights. Within Bellagio are award-winning dining experiences including two AAA Five Diamond restaurants, Julian Serrano’s Picasso and Le Cirque from the renowned Maccioni family. Bellagio is home to an impressive collection of luxury retailers including Louis Vuitton, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Tiffany & Co., Breguet, Prada, Fred Leighton, Chanel, Dior, Fendi, Bottega Veneta, Hermès and OMEGA. A world-class art gallery, the exquisite Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, the stunning “O” by Cirque du Soleil®, a luxurious spa and salon, dynamic nightlife at The Bank, Hyde Bellagio and Lily Bar & Lounge (opening February 2012) and an elegant casino all add to the extraordinary Bellagio experience. Bellagio is a wholly owned subsidiary of MGM Resorts International™ (NYSE: MGM). For more information and reservations, visit www.bellagio.com or call toll free at (888) 987-6667or find us on Facebook and Twitter.
Jan
26
AMERICAN BURGER WORKS DELIVERS THE ULTIMATE HAMBURGER JOINT AT EXCALIBUR HOTEL & CASINO
AMERICAN BURGER WORKS DELIVERS THE ULTIMATE HAMBURGER
JOINT AT EXCALIBUR HOTEL & CASINO
American Burger Works (ABX) will bring a new twist to the classic burger and fries combo to the Excalibur Hotel & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip.
ABX’s juicy burgers and authentic, crispy Belgium French fries will be served with a delicious complement: 15 flavorful dipping sauces. Some innovative favorites include bacon-mustard, cheddar cheese, chili-cilantro sour cream and Jack Daniel’s ketchup. Hot and spicy aficionados will love the horseradish cocktail sauce and spicy Sriracha ketchup. The sauces transform classic items with sophisticated flavors that will keep guests coming back for more.
“Everyone loves a great burger, and we’ve made it our mission to create the best burger and fries combo imaginable,” said Craig Gilbert, managing partner at Drive This! Entertainment. “We want people who come to ABX to walk out feeling like they just had the best burger and fries of their lives.”
“It’s all about the sauce,” added Michael Frey, managing partner at Drive This! Entertainment. “The sauces create 15 different tastes and flavor profiles so that guests can really make their burger and fries their own.”
The classic American burgers are made with all-natural, hormone-free quality beef. The milkshakes will feature the original Blue Bell ice cream flavors vanilla, chocolate and strawberry, with the option to have the best candy mix-ins including Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Oreo Cookies and Heath Bars. Other menu selections include turkey burgers, veggie burgers and grilled cheese sandwiches.
For all the early-morning risers, ABX offers signature breakfast items including a breakfast burrito made with eggs, potatoes, tomatoes, caramelized onions, cheese and bacon, and a smoke house sandwich made with jalapeno-cheddar sausage, a fried egg and cheese served on a biscuit. Because burgers are great at any time of the day, the menu includes a breakfast burger served with a fried egg, tomato and cheese.
The design evokes funky American East Coast culture with an industrial vibe featuring chandeliers that are made from mechanical gears and antique filament bulbs. America was born during the Industrial Revolution and ABX celebrates that era through its interior, complete with an entryway made from garage-style doors.
ABX will be open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner starting at 9 a.m. For more information about ABX, guests may call 702.597.7817 and follow ABX on Twitter @ABXLV and like the Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/AmericanBurgerWorks.
In 2006, Michael Frey teamed up with Craig Gilbert to launch the food, beverage and entertainment company, Drive This! Entertainment (www.drivethisentertainment.com). Their first venture, Tacos & Tequila (www.tacosandtequilalv.com), is open daily for lunch and dinner and a Mariachi brunch every Saturday and Sunday at Luxor Hotel and Casino. The highly-stylized restaurant has a fun, high-energy vibe, an array of margaritas, and an authentic Mexican menu. RHUMBAR (www.rhumbarlv.com), a highly-stylized cocktail lounge and patio at The Mirage, offers a Caribbean-inspired atmosphere and striking views of the Las Vegas Strip. Lynyrd Skynyrd BBQ & Beer, the company’s third venture, opened in December 2011. American Burger Works (ABX) also opened in December 2011 alongside Lynyrd Skynyrd BBQ & Beer, with a New-York style warehouse feel featuring all-American burgers and fries.
Jan
26
United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council Annual Luncheon Features Local Community Leaders and DONNA KARAN NEW YORK Fashion Show, Feb. 7
United Way of Southern Nevada’s Women’s Leadership Council Annual Luncheon
Features Local Community Leaders and DONNA KARAN NEW YORK Fashion Show, Feb. 7
United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council (WLC) hosts its 4th Annual Women’s Leadership Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7 inside Ballroom I at Caesars Palace.
Co-hosts Punam Mathur, NV Energy vice president of employee and community engagement and Calvert Collins, 8 News NOW reporter, will lead the festivities. Attendees will be entertained by a private DONNA KARAN NEW YORK (DKNY) fashion show starring WLC members, pampered with beautiful silk organza bags and a piece of BeadforLife jewelry donated by MJ Christensen Diamonds and educated on the organization’s initiatives. In addition, a pair of MJ Christensen “Hearts on Fire” diamond earrings and a chic DKNY sweater accompanied by a gift basket of assorted fragrances will be raffled during the event.
The Women’s Leadership Luncheon is a fundraiser to support the efforts of WLC, engage female leaders in serving the community and recognize individuals who have made a commitment to improve Southern Nevada in one of United Way’s impact areas including health, education, financial stability, immediate needs and volunteerism. This year’s honorees are Karla Perez, vice president-acute division, group vice president of Universal Health Services, Inc., for health; Ruby Collins, executive director of Variety Early Learning Center, for education; Nancy Wong, executive vice president, Administration of Arcata Associates, for financial stability; Shannon West Redwine, advocate for the homeless, for immediate needs; and community leader Judy Kropid for volunteerism.
The event showcases WLC community efforts such as the annual suit drive. Guest speaker Denise Gee, director of the Work Opportunities Readiness Center (W.O.R.C) at HELP of Southern Nevada will bring to light how one donation of professional attire along with guidance can help change a life. She will share empowering stories from her career serving women in need.
Ornately-wrapped handbags filled with items to help women return to the workplace will serve as functional centerpieces at the luncheon. The handbags will be donated to The Shade Tree, S.A.F.E House and Safe Nest.
Tickets for the luncheon are $95 per person or $950 per table of 10 and all proceeds benefit United Way of Southern Nevada. Tickets can be purchased until Tuesday, Jan. 24 at uwsn.org/wlcluncheon. For more information on WLC, contact Lawrel K. Larsen at (702) 892-2319.
About Women’s Leadership Council
The Women’s Leadership Council, co-chaired by Cindy Brinker and Shelley Dubin, brings local female leaders to the front line to address the community’s most pressing needs. The Women’s Leadership Council commits an annual, individual investment of $2,500 or more to United Way of Southern Nevada. Members enjoy benefits such as participation in meaningful leadership and educational activities, hands-on volunteer involvement, executive level networking opportunities and visible recognition as a female leader and philanthropist. Since its inception in 2007, the Women’s Leadership Council membership has rapidly grown to more than 100 members.
About United Way of Southern Nevada
United Way collaborates with volunteers, stakeholders and community leaders to uncover key strategies designed to develop community-based solutions to our community’s most pressing health and human service issues. Beyond quick fixes, these strategies are delivering lasting solutions, aligned with benchmarks and achievement standards, to change community conditions. For more information about southern Nevada’s most pressing needs and how United Way’s Community-based Agenda is improving lives, visit uwsn.org/connected and join United Way’s social network.
Jan
26
Dream Racing Launches in Las Vegas
DREAM RACING LAUNCHES IN LAS VEGAS
Drive a Professional Race Car at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Watch the Dream Racing experience
Dream Racing, the five-star racing experience, is now open at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Dream Racing offers thrill seekers the opportunity to become a race-car driver for the day, taking a track-ready Ferrari F430 GT for fast laps just like a professional. Dream Racing is the only place in Las Vegas where participants can take to the track at the wheel of a true automotive machine specifically tuned for professional Gran Turismo (GT) Racing.
Former race car drivers Enrico Bertaggia and Adriano De Micheli have created the ultimate first class racing experience for consumers, designed from years spent on the professional racing circuit. “We have traveled around the world throughout our racing careers,” said Bertaggia. “When we conceived the Dream Racing concept we knew that Las Vegas, with all of its energy and excitement, would provide the ideal location for such an exhilarating luxury adventure.”
The three hour Dream Racing experience begins with a shuttle to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway from the exclusive pick-up location inside Crystals at CityCenter. Once at the track, participants are greeted by hostesses who will guide them through each step to the finish line. First on the agenda is a 15 minute classroom instruction in the dedicated theater room to learn the proper handling of the 2700 pound race car. After that, racers get familiar with the twists and turns of the Las Vegas track with a session on the unique 3D professional simulators powered by iRacing.com, which features a laser scan of the track, and provides the realistic preparation necessary for the live driving portion of the day.
Adrenaline starts to build as the racing suits and helmets are donned in the locker room and drivers make their way to the cars. Drivers climb into the cockpit of a Ferrari and fasten the safety belts as a professional racing instructor takes the passenger seat, ready to provide guidance as needed. The pit crew preps for the start and the drivers are on their way in a race car able to go from 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds. The 1.1 mile track is a permanent circuit designed to professional race specifications and features low, medium and high speed corners and a straight with a maximum speed of approximately 120 miles per hour.
After completing the five laps it is back to the custom designed lounge to revel in the thrill with fellow racing comrades and their guests before heading back to the Las Vegas Strip. The lounge encompasses a gift shop with branded merchandise for both men and women, a ‘bar’, large screen TVs with live action from the track, and the opportunity to follow all activities on pit lane from a panoramic window.
“Taking control of a racing car specifically built for the track is an unmatched experience that delivers indescribable emotions to drivers and passengers,” said De Micheli. “There is simply no comparison to a street car, much like there is no comparison between a jumbo airliner and jet fighter plane.”
The Dream Racing cars feature a steering wheel paddle shift, traction control and abs system, making the experience accessible to anyone with a driver’s license. Even at speeds that would not be street legal, the Ferrari F430 GT will prove to be more responsive, easier to handle and safer than most road cars. Dream Racing brings participants as close as possible to the thrill that only professional race car drivers have of taking these incredible machines to their limit.
The Dream Racing experience includes five exhilarating high speed laps around the track, instruction from professional drivers, use of racing suit and helmet and transportation between Crystals at CityCenter and Dream Racing for an all inclusive fee of $499. Five additional laps may be purchased for a supplementary $399 fee, and those that want the thrill of the race as a passenger can ride with a professional for two laps for $179.
Dream Racing offers experiences for individuals and groups and can create custom racing events for corporate groups as well. To book, call 702.599.5199 or visit dreamracing.com.
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