LAS VEGAS — Touted as the modern-era version of the Copper World Classic, the world’s fastest pavement short-track racers compete for the largest purses in pavement open-wheel racing history at the Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
It will be the fourth running of the event, which has set records each year its been run.
This year, six racing divisions are competing, headlined by the $50,000-to-win Winged Sprint Car feature. Other classes include Non-winged Sprints, Modifieds, Supermodifieds, INEX Legends and INEX Bandoleros. Registration is closed, with 300 racers set to compete on the grueling three-eighths-mile oval.
The event is produced by Davey Hamilton Jr., whose passion for pavement short-track racing is unsurpassed. This prestigious annual event brings competitors from across the country and has grown steadily.
Tickets, camping and other event information is available at openwheelshowdown.com.
The event will be broadcast live on SPEED SPORT 2, with a full production complement anchored by veteran motorsports broadcaster Ralph Sheheen with analysis and color commentary by Rob Klepper. Drake York and Brett Baldeck will handle the expanded pit reporting duties, rounding out the premier class on-air talent crew. Modifieds, Legends and Bandoleros will feature Cole Sorenson and Brett Arte on the mics.
Pay-per-view passes starting at $24.99. Highlights will air in late November on SPEED SPORT 1 — America’s Great American Motorsports Network. Click here for details and viewing options.
