Motocross racer Angie Wright signed on to do the Mint 400’s ironman amateur class, racing 162 miles alone with an ill equipped bike and a lack of familiarity with desert racing, but that does not dissuade her. (Rachel Aston/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Motorcycle racers compete in the annual Mint 400 race Saturday morning at Primm Valley Resort, outside Las Vegas. Bikes have not been allowed at the Mint 400 since 1976. During the afternoon races, four-wheeled vehicles took the course. (Mat Luschek/Review-Journal)
Before the 50 year old race starts this Saturday the Mint 400 kicks off the week with a pit crew challenge and block party on Fremont street in downtown Las Vegas.
Mint 400 riders and racers rev and roar their way up Las Vegas Blvd Wednesday afternoon. (Mat Luschek/Review-Journal)