Ivan Stewart to visit Las Vegas March 6th – 10th to lead Mint 400 festivities
The Mint 400 with Unlimited Off-Road Racing series sponsors MagnaFlow / Camburg announced today that Off-Road Icon Ivan Stewart has been named Grand Marshal of the 2024 BFGoodrich Tires Mint 400! Stewart, a three-time Mint 400 Class Champion, and four-time Mint and Nissan 400 Overall Champion has now been added to the illustrious list of renowned celebrities and racers who have had the privilege of serving as the grand marshal for “The Great American Off-Road Race” since its debut in 1968. Ivan will lead the parade piloting the Camburg Unlimited SPEC truck and be headlining festivities including signing limited edition posters at the Magnaflow / Camburg booth during the Mint 400 Off-Road Festival on Thursday, March 7th on Fremont St. from 10:30 am – 12 pm.
“We are thrilled to have Ivan leading all the main Mint 400 festivities representing the MagnaFlow / Camburg team including the Mint 400 Parade, Dinner of Champions, Mint 400 Off-Road Festival, and of course, he will be dropping the green flag at the start of the race,” stated Camburg Racing’s Jerry Zaiden.
For over 55 years, The Mint 400 has been recognized as North America’s most challenging and awe-inspiring off-road race. Originally conceived as a promotional event for the Mint Hotel’s yearly deer hunt, it quickly evolved from a mere hotel marketing strategy into a bona fide desert racing competition. Since its resurgence in 2008, “The Great American Off-Road Race” has only grown in prestige, attracting larger and more competitive participant fields each year, making victory even more elusive. It stands as a must-experience event for both racers and enthusiasts of off-road racing.
“I am excited to be back at The Mint 400 as part of the MagnaFlow / Camburg team. This race holds a special place with me and my career it’s nice to not only feel the love for the off-road community but to see younger racers accelerating their career at The Great American Off-Road Race! Come out to the off-road festival on Thursday, March 7th and stop by the MagnaFlow / Camburg booth,” said Ivan Stewart.
The Mint 400 festivities begin Wednesday, March 6th with the “11th Annual Mint 400 Vehicle Procession” and continue on Thursday, March 7th on historic Fremont Street with the “Mint 400 Off-Road Festival.” The festival will be open from 9 am to 6 pm under the Fremont Street Experience canopy and on Fremont Street East. Over 150 off-road vendors and exhibitors will display their products in front of a massive crowd of racers and enthusiasts, including nearly 500 race teams. The event is free to the public. Then on Friday, March 8th and Saturday, March 9th, the 56th Annual BFGoodrich Tires Mint 400 will host two days of thrilling racing from their official start/finish midway behind Buffalo Bill’s Hotel and Casino in Primm, NV. More information on the event for racers and spectators is available at TheMint400.com, or follow the event on Facebook and Instagram.
About The Mint 400
The Mint 400 is the oldest and most prestigious off-road race in America, and is held each March in the treacherous foothills of Sin City. The multi-day event features a massive vehicle parade down the world famous Las Vegas Strip, a two day festival on historic Fremont Street, and two days of grueling off-road racing on a desolate and punishing 400-mile racecourse. Nearly 65,000 off-road and recreational enthusiasts come to watch 500 race teams in 50+ classes from 25 different states and 15 different countries go door to door, while the Livestream coverage is beamed to over 800,000 viewers worldwide. No other off road race allows fans the thrilling experience of watching the top off-road race teams from around the world battle for fame and glory, in a festival setting – complete with a luxury VIP section. The Mint 400 is “The Great American Off-Road Race”!
About The MagnaFlow Group
The MagnaFlow Group is a family held company based in Southern California that specializes in undercar and performance automotive products. The MagnaFlow Group brands have a proven reputation for over 40 years for delivering quality and innovation in the automotive industry. MagnaFlow Group serves the industry with its MagnaFlow, BRExhaust, ECT (Environmental Catalyst Technology), and Camburg Engineering brands.
