Fox celebrities to compete in weekend race at Bullring

Friday, March 5, 2004 | 9:34 a.m.

Several members of Fox's NASCAR broadcast team will compete in a special celebrity race Saturday night as part of the Southern Nevada Dodge Dealers Showdown at The Bullring at LVMS.

Lead NASCAR announcer Mike Joy, infield host Jeff Hammond, pit reporter Dick Berggren, producer Neil Goldberg and "Totally NASCAR" announcer Sean Pragano will race identically prepared Mechanix Wear Speed Trucks in a 20-lap exhibition race.

The event will be taped and highlights shown on Fox's "Totally NASCAR" program.

In addition to the celebrity race, the evening will feature a number of races including a 100-lap Super Late Models race, 30-lap IMCA Modified feature, 25-lap Legends Cars race, 25-lap Thunder Roadster race and 40-lap Mechanix Wear Speed Truck event.

Spectator gates open at 4:30, qualifying begins at 4:45 and racing starts at 5:45. The Celebrity Showdown is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

General admission is $11 for adults, $9 for seniors and military personnel and $3 for children ages 6-12. Children 5 and under are admitted free.

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