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The 2022 BFGoodrich Mint 400 off-road
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Off-road racing is a form of motorsports consisting of specially-modified vehicles (including cars, trucks, motorbikes, and buggies) racing in off-road environments (e.g. snow, dirt, mud, etc.).
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race returns to Las Vegas, March 9-13.
Mar 7, 2022

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Where does the Mint 400 take place?

The Mint 400 is an annual American desert off-road race which takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was resumed in 2008 after a 20-year hiatus. The race was for both motorcycles, until 1977, and four-wheel vehicles ( buggies, cars and trucks) sponsored by Del Webb 's Mint Hotel and Casino.

What is the purpose of the Mint 400?

The Mint 400 is an annual American desert off-road race which takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was resumed in 2008 after a 20-year hiatus. The race was for both motorcycles, until 1977, and four-wheel vehicles (buggies, cars and trucks) sponsored by Del Webb's Mint Hotel and Casino.

What is the Mint 400 off-road rally?

In 1967, Norm Johnson organized the first ever “Mint 400 Off-Road Rally” to promote and publicize The Mint Hotel. Norm sent two matching dune buggies across 600 miles (970 km) of desert, from The Mint Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, to the Sahara Hotel in Lake Tahoe, California.

Who are the girls of the Mint 400?

K.J. Howe, Mint Hotel executive and longtime Mint 400 Race Director, conceived "The Girls of the Mint 400" in 1972 to add glamor and PR value to the race. Each year the Mint racing committee chose a contingent of women to reign over the events' activities.

Where is the Mint 400 located?

Las Vegas, NevadaThe Mint 400 is an annual American desert off-road race which takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was resumed in 2008 after a 20-year hiatus.

Where does the Mint 400 start and end?

A staple of the event each year, the Vehicle Parade takes more than $40 million worth of desert racing machinery through the city from Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino to Fremont Street East in downtown Las Vegas, before giving way to the official Mint 400 Kickoff Party at Atomic Liquor.

How do I get into the Mint 400?

Race Registration Guide:Step 1: Create a free Off-Road Racer Profile on Off-Road Racer.com (all racers). ... Step 2: Driver of Records – Select the “2022 BFGoodrich Tires Mint 400” event from the list of events. ... Step 3: Invite your co-drivers & additional drivers by entering their email.More items...

Can anyone race the Mint 400?

RACE OFFICIAL: All individuals designated by the Director or Operations Manager to officiate at The Mint 400 races. COURSE MARSHALS: The race officials appointed by The Mint 400 to assist the Operations Manager in the on-course conduct of a race event.

How long does it take to complete the Mint 400?

two daysThe multi-day event features a massive vehicle parade down the world famous Las Vegas Strip, a two day festival on historic Fremont Street, and two days of grueling off-road racing on a desolate and punishing 400-mile racecourse.

Where is the Mint 400 2022?

downtown Las VegasThe Mint 400 Off-road Festival will take place on Thursday, March 10th on Fremont Street East in downtown Las Vegas with a massive field of over 360 race teams including car, truck, motorcycle and youth classes.

How much does it cost to enter the Mint 400?

MINT 400 ADULT CAR/TRUCK ENTRY FEESCLASS NAMERACE DAYENTRY FEETrophyLiteFriday$2,125.00Class 3000Friday$2,125.00Class 12Friday$2,337.501/2 1600Friday$1,500.0046 more rows

What are the classes for Mint 400?

MINT 400 YOUTH UTV CLASSESClass NameNumbersYouth 250Y200-Y299Youth 570Y500-Y599Youth 570 OpenO500-O599Youth 1000Y1000-Y19993 more rows

Who won the 2021 Mint 400?

Kyle Jergensen Earns First Career BFGoodrich Tires Mint 400 Victory.

How many laps is the Mint 400?

fourThe Mint 400 Car/Truck racecourse to equal four, 107-mile laps at the biggest race in the sport!

What is the Mint 400?

Known as “The Great American Off-Road Race™,” The Mint 400 is the most celebrated, prestigious, and challenging off-road race on the planet. This annual four-hundred mile marathon between the top off-road racers in the world includes over four hundred and fifty race teams in twenty-four different classes of off-road vehicles.

Where to watch the Mint 400?

The second way to watch The Mint 400 is from one of the four thrilling spectator areas in Jean, Nevada off the 15 Freeway at Goodsprings Road. Theses spots can be accessed by purchasing a Spectator Parking Pass for your car for $50.00 per vehicle, which is good for both days of racing on Friday, December 3rd and Saturday, December 4th. There will be no individual day passes sold for 2021. Spectator parking passes in Jean are extremely limited and do sell out every year.

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Overview

The Mint 400 is an annual American desert off-road race which takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was resumed in 2008 after a 20-year hiatus.
The race was for both motorcycles, until 1977, and four-wheel vehicles (buggies, cars and trucks) sponsored by Del Webb's Mint Hotel and Casino. Del Webb, a real estate developer and friend of Howard Hughes, was owner of the Mint Hotel in …

History

Norm Johnson created "The Mint '400' Del Webb Desert Rally" in 1968 in his role as promotions director of The Mint Hotel & Casino. The first race sent 101 vehicles across roughly 400 miles (640 km) of desert, from The Mint Hotel in Las Vegas to the Sahara Tahoe at Stateline (Lake Tahoe).
The future of the Mint 400 race came into question in 1988 following the sale …

Winners

• 1970 Drino Miller & Vic Wilson 9:54:5
• 1971 Max Switzer & J.N. Roberts 9:54:5
• 2019 Ricky Brabec & Kendall Norman 4:53:27
• 2022 Dalton Shirey & David Kamo 8:00:21

Classes

• Heavy Metal
• Mini Metal
• Stock Bug
• Stock Full
• Unlimited Truck

Notable entrants

Entrants in this event were worldwide and included some well-known names from racing and people from the television and motion picture industry. Indianapolis 500 winners Parnelli Jones, Al Unser, Rick Mears, and Rodger Ward; off-road champions Mickey Thompson, Ivan Stewart, Jack Flannery, Walker Evans; international off-road competitor, Rod Hall; power boat champion Bill Muncey, film and television stars James Garner, Steve McQueen, Larry Wilcox and Patrick Dempsey; …

Mint 400 girls

K.J. Howe, Mint Hotel executive and longtime Mint 400 Race Director, conceived "The Girls of the Mint 400" in 1972 to add glamor and PR value to the race. Each year the Mint racing committee chose a contingent of women to reign over the events' activities. Local media representatives would help select the final ten from the hundreds of entries received from contestants from around the US, Canada, Mexico and Europe. The Mint racing committee would select the final fiv…

In popular culture

Hunter S. Thompson's novel Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas depicts the 1971 race in one of the earliest and best known instances of gonzo journalism. The race is also featured in the 1998 film, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas based on Thompson's book.
The 2010 and 2011 Mint 400 were featured on Fuel TV, while the 2012 Mint 400 was aired on Speed.

External links

• Official website
• 2010 Mint 400 Trailer
• 2011 Mint 400 Trailer
• 2012 Mint 400 Trailer

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  • ONE (1) QUALIFYING COURSE Qualifying Course Distance = TBD miles FOUR (4) RACE COURSES *Car/Truck Race Course Distance = 95.4 miles *Motorcycle Race Course Distance = 60.2 miles *Youth 170/250 Race Course Distance = ~1.0 miles *Youth 570/1000 Race Course Distance = ~5.6 miles
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Race 1 – Limited Car/Truck Race

  • Race Classes: Click here for a list of classes racing on Friday. Race Course: Car/Truck Race Course Course Direction: Counterclockwise Lap Distance: 95.4 miles # of Laps: Click herefor the # of laps for your class. Distance to Pits: Start Line —> Gonzo Pit = ~33.85 Gonzo Pit —> Gene Hirst Pit = ~35.35 miles Gene Hirst Pit —> Finish Line = ~26.20 miles Start Method: Side by side, by cl…
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Race 2 – Qualifying

  • Race Course: Qualifying Course Course Direction: Clockwise Lap Distance: TBA # of Laps: 1 Parade Lap, 1 Qualifying Lap Start Method: Single car off the line. Start Interval: Every 90 seconds. Class Start Order:Class 10, Unlimited Truck SPEC, Class 1, Unlimited Truck Legends, Unlimited Truck
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Race 1 – Motorcycle Race

  • Race Classes: Click here for a list of classes racing on Saturday. Race Course: Motorcycle Race Course Course Direction: Clockwise Lap Distance: 60.2 miles # of Laps: Click herefor the # of laps for your class. Distance to Pits: Start Line —> Gonzo Pit 28.8 miles Gonzo Pit —> Finish Line 31.4 miles Start Method: 4 bikes wide, by class. Live engine start. Start Interval: Every 60 seconds. Cl…
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Race 2 – Unlimited Car/Truck Race

  • Race Classes: Click here for a list of classes racing on Saturday. Race Course: Car/Truck Race Course Course Direction: Counterclockwise Lap Distance: 95.4 miles # of Laps: Click herefor the # of laps for your class. Distance to Pits: Start Line —> Gonzo Pit = ~33.85 Gonzo Pit —> Gene Hirst Pit = ~35.35 miles Gene Hirst Pit —> Finish Line = ~26.20 miles Start Method: Side by side, by cl…
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Race 3 – Youth 170 Production, Youth 170 Open Race, Youth 250 Race

  • Race Course: Youth 170/250 Course Lap Distance: ~1.0 miles Race Length:30 minutes, Grand Prix Finish Start Method: 6 cars wide. Live engine start. Start Interval: Every 30 seconds
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Race 4 – Youth 570 Race

  • Race Course: Youth 570/1000 Course Lap Distance: 5.6 miles Race Length: 5 laps, Grand Prix Finish Start Method: 4 Wide. Live engine start. Start Interval: Every 60 seconds
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Race 5 – Youth 1000 Race

  • Race Course: Youth 570/1000 Course Lap Distance: 5.6 miles Race Length: 5 laps, Grand Prix Finish Start Method: 4 Wide. Live engine start. Start Interval:Every 60 seconds
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