Saturday, November 12, 2011
Photo: David Allio
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. This year, a record 240 drivers towed to Las Vegas from 25 states and three Canadian provinces 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).
Saturday night's races will be aired FREE on Internet TV: