MIchael Waltrip discussed the Jan. 30 Las Vegas Marathon he will run, along with Kyle Petty for Operation Marathon that will benefit Petty’s Victory Junction Gang Camp for children with life threatening illnesses. “We’ve raised over $650,000 through Operation Marathon for the camp,” he said. “When we were here in July we committed to raise $1 million and I think we can.” Las Vegas will be Waltrip’s fourth marathon, including one appearance in the storied Boston Marathon. His best marathon time is 4:13 while his goal for Las Vegas is 3:59:59. Beyond Las Vegas, Waltrip said he is setting his sights on racing an Olympic-distance triathlon, usually a 1-mile swim, 24.8-mile bike ride and 10K (6.2-mile run). For more information on Operation Marathon, visit www.michaelwaltrip.com/marathon.(Florida Today) AND Hootie and the Blowfish will perform in Las Vegas as part of Michael Waltrip’s Operation Marathon to raise $1 million to benefit the operating expenses for the Victory Junction Gang Camp. The concert will be at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino after the marathon. A minimum donation of $25 will be collected at the door.(1-13-2005)
