LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — While most of the attention for racing in Las Vegas has been around Formula 1 in recent years, that’s far from the only opportunity for motorsports enthusiasts to get their fill.
The area is also home to two NASCAR races, one in March and one in October, multiple NHRA drag races, and the famed Mint 400, which takes place about 40 miles south of the Las Vegas Strip in Primm, Nevada.
The Mint 400 is an off-road race that began in 1968 and ran until 1988 before a 20-year layoff. In 2008, racing returned and has been taking place ever since.
History of the Mint 400
Before there was a race, there was a casino and hotel. Located at 100 Fremont Street, The Mint opened in 1957 as a casino only, with its first hotel tower opening in the mid-’60s. In 1988, The Mint was purchased by Binions to become part of Binions Gambling Hall and what is now Hotel Apache…