330 off-road teams head to Las Vegas for The 2015 Polaris RZR MINT 400 presented by General Tire

"The Great American Off-Road Race" takes over Las Vegas March 11th - 14th

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The Mint 400

Mar 10, 2015, 10:00 ET

LAS VEGAS, March 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2015 Polaris RZR General Tire Mint 400 will storm into Las Vegas March 11th - 14th. An estimated forty thousand off-road racers, fans and enthusiasts are set to descend upon "sin city" to party, spectate, and celebrate during the four day off-road racing festival of speed! The massive field of competitors makes The Mint 400 the largest off-road race in North America. The Mint was born in 1967, giving it the unique distinction of the oldest and most prestigious off-road race in America. It is now part of the The Best in Desert Championship race series, and continues to grow in fame and attendance, thanks to the vision of the owners - The Martelli Brothers and their dedicated team at Mad Media and The Mint 400 Inc.

The 2015 Polaris RZR Mint 400 presented by General Tire will roar through Sin City March 11th-15th and feature a host of spectacular new features. After last years massive, record-setting event, (Mint 400 race owners) the Martelli Brothers are once again doubling down on “The Great American Off-Road Race.” The partnership between The Mint 400 and The Best In The Desert Racing Series continues to spur innovation and improvements to the race each year, making it a marquee event in Las Vegas.
The 2015 Polaris RZR Mint 400 presented by General Tire will roar through Sin City March 11th-15th and feature a host of spectacular new features. After last years massive, record-setting event, (Mint 400 race owners) the Martelli Brothers are once again doubling down on “The Great American Off-Road Race.” The partnership between The Mint 400 and The Best In The Desert Racing Series continues to spur innovation and improvements to the race each year, making it a marquee event in Las Vegas.

"This years Mint 400 is going to be huge! The field is sold out again this year with 330 teams and over 70 on the waiting list. We once again have the most competitive field in off-road racing which will ensure spectacular racing. We have increased our spectating areas to accommodate the massive crowds with the addition of the official Mint 400 Primm Valley Start/Finish Line. We have the biggest TV package in off-road with four and half hours of television including 2 hours on NBC as part of the Red Bull Signature Series. Fans will also be able to follow live online at Race-Dezert.com," sated Matt Martelli, Mint 400 CEO.

Notable entries to this years Mint 400 battle are returning two-time Mint 400 Champion Andy McMillin, NASCAR and off-road legend Robby Gordon, Las Vegas native and Mint 400 Champion "Ballistic" BJ Baldwin, off-road champion Rob MacCachren, and off-road Champion Tavo Vildosola. Off-Road legend Larry Ragland will serve as Grand Marshal and drop the checkered flag at the start of the race on March 14th at the Mint 400 Primm Valley Start/Finish Line.

Watch the Mint 400 Trailer here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbXotuqWLWc

Mint 400 events begin Wednesday March 11th with the Mint 400 4 Wheel Parts Vehicle Parade followed by The KMC Wheels Pit Crew Challenge Qualifying presented by Mystic Lubricants, at 10th and Fremont.

Come out with your freinds and family! All events are free to the public. For parking pass information for the race on Saturday March 14th go here:
http://mint-400.myshopify.com/products/spectator-parking-passes?variant=1165046132

For a full schedule of events go to:
http://themint400.com/

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http://themint400.com/media/mint-400-press-reel-b-roll-for-tv/

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http://themint400.com/downloads/

About The Mint 400
The Mint 400 is the oldest, roughest, most spectacular, and most prestigious off-road race in America. It was started in Las Vegas in 1967 and became the marquee off-road race that every racer and celebrity dreamt of winning. Known as "The Great American Off-Road Race™" the legend lives on, as each year the greatest off-road racers from around the world battle each other, and the brutal Nevada racecourse for a chance to be a part of American racing history. Less than half of those competing will ever finish the unforgiving race! The Mint 400 is an epic 400-mile battle between twenty different classes of off-road race vehicles. But it's more than just a race. An entire week of events lead up to the famed off-road contest in and around Las Vegas, including a vehicle parade, drivers meet and greet, pit crew challenge, Miss Mint 400 beauty pageant, multiple parties, qualifying time trials, and a world famous vehicle contingency that is attended by tens of thousands each year.

About Mad Media
Mad Media (www.madmedia.com) is a San Diego based marketing and creative agency, with in-house film and television production. We craft authentic, culturally engaging brand messages, and deliver them across print, web, photography, and film platforms. Mad Media has been leading the online content revolution since 1995 producing major commercial, television, online content and viral film projects such as The Gymkhana Series and XP1K Series.

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