The 2012 General Tire Mint 400 Kicks Off Today!

Simon | March 21, 2012

The 2012 General Tire Mint 400 Kicks Off Today!

The 2012 General Tire Mint 400 kicks off today! Here is some last minute news and information for spectators and teams.

Method Shows Class 10 Some Love
Method Race Wheels decided that Class 10 needed a little bit more love! That’s why they are offering a $3,000 cash prize and a custom Method Race Wheels Trophy to this years Mint 400 Class 10 Champion. Some of the most competitive racing in all of off-road goes down in class 10 and with a field of 25 Class 10 racers, its gonna be war. In just over a week we’ll see who takes home the cash and the glory.

The 2012 General Tire Mint 400 Race Map
The 2012 General Tire Mint 400 Race Map is here. Click the link to download a PDF version of the map: 2012 General Tire Mint 400 Race Map.

Official Spectator Map and Spectator Rules and Regulations
Casey Folks and the Bureau of Land Management have worked together to set up some spectacular spectator areas for the general public to view 2012’s Mint 400. As shown on the map, spectators will have a great view of the action. Spectators are reminded for everyone’s safety the following rules and regulations must be followed:

1. Spectators are not allowed to park in any other area outside the BLM designated spectator area and may not go outside the BLM designated (5) spectator areas.
2. Spectators must not park any vehicle in violation of posted restrictions, or in such a manner as to obstruct or impede normal or emergency traffic movement or the parking of other vehicles, create a safety hazard, or endanger any person, property or feature. Vehicles so parked are subject to
removal and impoundment at the owner’s expense.
3. Spectators are subject to a ticket by BLM law enforcement if outside the BLM designated spectator area.
4. NO ATV’s, NO Motorcycles, NO Bicycles, NO UTV’s are allowed to be ridden in any spectator area.
5. Spectators must not operate any vehicle, including an off-highway vehicle, which is not legally registered for street and highway operation, including operation of such a vehicle in spectator viewing areas, along the racecourse and in designated pit areas.
6. Spectators must not allow any minor child to be out of their sight or playing near any traffic areas or racecourse. Spectators must not allow any pet or other animal in their care to be unrestrained at any time.
7. Spectators must not be in possession of any alcoholic beverage unless that person has reached the age of 21 years and is not driving a motor vehicle.
8. Spectators must not sell, give or otherwise provide any alcoholic beverage to a person that has not
reached the age of 21 years.
9. Spectators must not discharge, or use firearms, other weapons, or fireworks.
10. Spectators must not cut or collect firewood of any kind, including dead and down wood or othervegetative material.
11. Spectators, PLEASE leave your area clean. Pick up and carry out your trash! To keep the desert open to enjoy you must do your part and keep it clean.
12. Spectators must follow the direction of the Best In The Desert Official, these areas are permitted areas under the supervision of Best In The Desert and the BLM.

Click Here To Download The 2012 Spectator Map PDF

KMC Wheels Pit Crew Challenge

At 8:30pm Wednesday night on Fremont St. West, 16 pit crews from the top unlimited truck teams do head to battle to decide who is best in off-road!

One spare, One Jack, One Impact Gun, 3 man crew competing for the following prizes:

(3) Sets of KMC wheels
(3) Sets of Fox OEM shocks
(3) Sets of General Tire Grabbers
(3) $500 Kartek Gift Certificates
(3) Maxima Oil Packages
(3) Optima Batteries

About The General Tire Mint 400
Started in 1976, The General Tire Mint 400 is steeped in American lore, as thousands of racers, as well as celebrities from around the world, have attempted to tame the brutal Nevada desert. Known as “The Great American Off-Road Race,” The Mint 400 is an epic battle between some of the top off-road racers in the world in over twenty-two different classes of off-road vehicles. An entire week of events lead up the famed off-road race in and around Las Vegas, including a vehicle parade, drivers meet and greet, pit crew contest, crowning of Miss Mint, multiple parties, qualifying, and Contingency or Vehicle Tech inspection. You’re invited to come spectate, party, and race!

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For the latest information on The Mint 400 visit:
www.themint400.com
facebook.com/themint400
youtube.com/themint400
twitter.com/themint400race

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