The first day of Spring and the start of The Mint 400 race events with this year ’ s expansion from Fremont Street to the Strip . It began with a first-ever parade of 80 off-road vehicles along Las Vegas Boulevard from Circus Circus to Mandalay Bay . The kick-off party was at Hussong ’ s Cantina at Mandalay Place .
The highlight of the day was the General Tire-sponsored Miss Mint 400 beauty pageant and Crowning . The “ Best in the Desert ” held qualifying on this day as well . Just North of Las Vegas , the 4-mile loop seen Rob MacCachren and Bryce Menzies qualifying as the Top two . Saturday , Race day , started at 6 a . m . to 10 p . m . and Sunday ’ s events wrapped up with the awards brunch
Photos Courtesy of the Mint 400 Internet Info sources
8 / WASTED TRAILS MAY 2013