Start your engines and get ready for the inaugural Vegas Grand Prix, a three-day festival of racing, concerts and sporting activities. The event, which is scheduled for April 6 to 8, 2007, will kick off the 2007 Champ Car World Series.

The race will feature open wheel cars that can reach speeds of up to 180 miles per hour. The cars will run on a specially constructed 2.4-mile course through downtown Las Vegas, accessing Ogden Avenue, Main Street, Casino Center Boulevard and Carson Avenue.

Promoters expect the event to attract thousands of residents and tourists to downtown and garner international attention. In addition, the event is expected to generate millions of dollars for the local economy, including state and local tax revenues.

While admission to the event site is free, tickets will be required to access the seating areas, view jumbotron video monitors of live race action and enjoy daytime concerts. A variety of tickets in a range of prices are available at www.vegasgrandprix.com/   or (877) 795-RACE (7223).