Now in its seventh year, the Midnight Mayhem Presented By MetroPCS program was instituted to offer a safe alternative to illegal street racing in Las Vegas and Clark County.  The program recently was expanded to a 20-event schedule (three new dates were added) to meet demand.

"Due to the overwhelming demand from participants, and in response to the recent problems with illegal street racing in Las Vegas, we've added three additional events (June 13, Aug. 1 and Sept. 12) to expand the schedule to 20 events during the 2008 season," said Chris Blair, LVMS' director of racing operations.

Midnight Mayhem Presented By MetroPCS is open to any licensed driver with proof of insurance. Minors must present a signed parental consent form, which may be obtained by calling The Strip's office at (702) 632-8213.

The popular late-night program is open to any street-legal car or motorcycle. All vehicles undergo a safety inspection before they are allowed to race on LVMS' quarter-mile drag strip. Alcohol is not allowed and beer is not sold at the track during Midnight Mayhem.

Entry fee is $10 to race and $5 admission for spectators.

Every Midnight Mayhem Presented By MetroPCS includes a car show, DJs and midway attractions. For more information, please call The Strip at LVMS' office at (702) 632-8213 or visit www.LVMS.com.

2008 Midnight Mayhem Presented By MetroPCS schedule (remaining dates):
June 20 - 9 p.m.-1 a.m. (gates open at 8 p.m.).
Aug. 1 - 9 p.m.-1 a.m. (gates open at 8 p.m.)
Aug. 22 - 9 p.m.-1 a.m. (gates open at 8 p.m.).
Sept. 5 - 9 p.m.-1 a.m. (gates open at 8 p.m.).
Sept. 12 - 9 p.m.-1 a.m. (gates open at 8 p.m.)
Sept. 26 - 9 p.m.-1 a.m. (gates open at 8 p.m.).
Oct. 3 - 9 p.m.-1 a.m. (gates open at 8 p.m.).
Oct. 17 - 9 p.m.-1 a.m. (gates open at 8 p.m.).
Nov. 21 - 9 p.m.-1 a.m. (gates open at 8 p.m.).
Dec. 12 - p.m.-Midnight (gates open at 6 p.m.).

Participant rules and conduct guidelines for
Midnight Mayhem late-night street racing

1. All vehicles must be street-legal, licensed, insured and driven to the track.  Vehicles that are on trailers or are being towed will not be accepted at sign-in.  Car must enter the Las Vegas Motor

2. Speedway facility under its own power.  No exceptions.

3. All drivers must have a valid, unrestricted license and show proof of vehicle ownership.

4. Driver accepts responsibility for his/her vehicle. LVMS is not responsible for damage to any vehicle.

5. Switching of drivers is not permitted during Midnight Mayhem events.  Only the driver who signs the tech card is allowed to drive the vehicle.

6. Drivers and riders under the age of 18 must have a completed parental consent form on file at the track prior to competing.

7. Drivers or riders under the age of 16 are not permitted.

8. Maximum of two people permitted in vehicle.

9. Cars must pass a basic safety inspection by LVMS tech officials.  Officials reserve the right to reject cars for any reason.

10. No alcoholic beverages, glass bottles, coolers or weapons will be permitted.

11. All vehicles, participants and spectators are subject to security search before entry into facility.

12. If a vehicle leaves the pit area after initial inspection, they must go through safety inspection, sign-in and tech process again.  No exceptions.

13. Pit area speed limit is 15 mph. No exceptions.

14. Anyone operating a vehicle in an unsafe manner in any area of the LVMS property will be asked to leave.

15. Management reserves the right to refuse entry to any participant or spectator.