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The half-mile Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway will present its annual Duel in the Desert for IMCA Modifieds on Nov. 9-12. The event has built a reputation as the biggest IMCA Modified event west of the Rocky Mountains. Last year, a record 232 drivers towed to Las Vegas from across the country and Canada to have the opportunity to claim the $7,777 winner’s check.
Recent winners of the prestigious event include: Terry Phillips (Springfield, Mo. – 2010), Johnny “The Jet” Saathoff (Beatrice, Neb. – 2004 and 2009), David Murray Jr. (Oberlin, Kans. – 2008), Jimmy Mars (Menomonie, Wis. – 2007) and Jeremy Payne (Springfield, Mo. – 2005 and 2006).
The IMCA SportMods have been added as the secondary class for Friday and Saturday. A 40-lap Bomber Enduro will take place on practice night (Wednesday).
On both Thursday and Friday nights, 20 IMCA Modified heat races will be held, with the winner of each heat transferring to the feature. Ten B-Features will be held, with the winner of each transferring to the feature. Thursday’s and Friday’s A-Features will pay $777 to the winner and the top eight cars will advance to Saturday’s Duel in the Desert A-Feature.