In the News: NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship Week, Las Vegas

The final checkered flag may have flown on this years season, but from December 3-8, NASCAR races into Las Vegas. That's when race fans descend on Las Vegas for the fifth annual post-season NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship Week. Join the Chase for the Sprint Drivers as they take over the Las Vegas Strip, complete with Q&A, a game show and a victory lap, culminating in the Sprint Cup Series Awards. Check out these three interactive fan-favorite events that let you in on what it's like in the driver's seat.

Fanfest presented by Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Fremont Street Experience is home to Fanfest on Wednesday, December 4, which kicks off at 1:30 p.m. with the arrival of the 13 Chase for the Sprint Cup drivers. After the drivers walk the red carpet, they'll take to the stage for an only-in-Vegas game show. Audience members will have a chance to win tickets to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards on Friday, December 6. Free to the public, nascar.com

NASCAR Victory Lap
Head to Las Vegas Boulevard near the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood where the NASCAR Victory Lap starts with a green flag at 3:30 p.m on Thursday, December 5. Watch the 13 Chase for the Sprint Cup drivers parade down the Strip, complete with a pit stop in front of the iconic Fountains of Bellagio. To get a full feel for the NASCAR experience, there will be driver introductions, two burnout sections and viewing areas along the route. Free to the public, nascar.com

NASCAR After the Lap
On Thursday, December 5, one of the big fan favorites, NASCAR After the Lap features all 13 drivers as they tell all from the confines of The Pearl at the Palms. Sponsored by Ford and Coca-Cola, the 90-minute Q&A session reveals secrets from series, as well as celebrates the newly crowned champion. As those who have attended in previous years can attest, there are always some surprises After the Lap. Jeff Gordon breakdancing? Denny Hamlin doing the Dougie? Who knows what will happen this year? 5 p.m., $20, proceeds benefit The NASCAR Foundation, nascarafterthelap.com

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