Las Vegas sets 2010 Cup date, tix for sale:

The annual NASCAR Weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway will be a February affair in 2010. LVMS officials announced Friday that next years event will take place Feb. 26-28. It marks the first year the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event will be run in February. In reality, its on the same weekend as the 2009 event, its just a quirk in the calendar that has the event being held in February, said LVMS president Chris Powell. We have been blessed with great weather on this weekend the past few years, and we look forward to having another great weekend with a packed house in 2010. Tickets, which start as low as $49, are on sale now. Race fans can purchase tickets by calling 1-800-644-4444, logging on to www.lvms.com or in person at the LVMS ticket services office. LVMS has reduced the price of all Weekend Package and single-day tickets from 2009 pricing. Neon Garage passes also have been reduced from 2009. The speedway has introduced a special Family Four Pack which starts at $199. Lucky 7 Preferred Parking and Driver Introduction passes also are available. Times for all events will be announced at a later date.(LVMS)(8-31-2009)