SNORE Ends 2019 Season with Huge Patrick’s Signs/McKenzie’s Rage at the River Event
By Mike Henle LAUGHLIN, Nev. — Veteran SNORE enthusiasts have seen their share of standout fields over the years and the latest gathering at Laughlin was one for the books. From buggies to trucks and in-between, SNORE’s year-ending Patrick’s Signs/McKenzie’s Rage at the River event especially impressed everyone during the event run Dec. 13-15. In […]
SNORE Returns to the Colorado River in Laughlin December 13-15 For McKenzie’s Rage at the River Off-Road Showdown
By Mike Henle www.mikehenle.com LAUGHLIN, Nev., —Off-road racers have no reason to slow down as the Christmas season continues. As it has been the case for the past several years, off-road racers will invade this community along the Colorado River with vengeance during the first week of December. Laughlin has such rich history that its […]
Former Review-Journal sports editor Tom Dye takes a look at the sport of tennis at Caesars Palace
By Tom Dye I hope Las Vegas can play a role in promoting tennis nationally and give the city another major event like the Alan King/Caesars Palace Tennis Classic which had a successful run from 1973 to 1985. The city still has smaller tournaments, such as the Las Vegas Open at UNLV, for up and […]
When Caesars Palace took blockbuster sporting events to the outdoors
By Mike Henle Starting in the 1960s, Caesars Palace ran the gamut of special events. Beginning with the attempted Evel Knievel motorcycle jump of the fountains Jan. 31, 1967, sports writers spent half of their lives on the grounds covering unique and exciting special events. Caesars capitalized on sporting events that included tennis matches highlighting […]
NASCAR hauler drivers worth their weight in gold running from east to west, north to south
By Mike Henle www.mikehenle.com There are countless unsung heroes at any auto racing event throughout the country. From individuals in charge of handling everything from the media to the race cars, there’s an incredible level of teamwork that goes into each team. However, the transport drivers may be at the top of the list of […]
Richie Clyne and company spearheaded LVMS in the 1990’s
By Mike Henle Back in late-1994, I arrived home in Las Vegas after eight days in bed following a stay that saw me undergo brain surgery (epilepsy) at Scripps Green Hospital in La Jolla, Calif. I was in no hurry to get back on my feet considering a brain surgery that took more than […]
Five Rancho High School students helped the ‘Cave Lady’ more than 50 years ago
By Mike Henle Rancho High School Class of 1969 Long before the problem of homelessness reared its head nationally, five Rancho High School students helped a woman who lived in a cave off east Bonanza Road near what is now the LDS Mormon Temple. The name of the mountain is technically Frenchman Mountain. According to […]
Overview of Epilepsy Surgery
Reposted from epilepsy.com Epilepsy surgery is a treatment used to help control seizures when seizures are not controlled by medications. Epilepsy surgery is “neurosurgery,” which means it is surgery involving the brain. Doctors who do epilepsy surgery are neurosurgeons. Neurosurgeons who specialize in the care of people with seizures are found at comprehensive epilepsy centers. There are many different […]
The golf course at the edge of heaven drew some big names from 1996-99
By Mike Henle With some golf courses facing tough times in Southern Nevada recently, there’s one that disappeared long before others had time to say adios. In the summer of 1996, construction was announced on the development of a championship course near the entrance of Kyle Canyon with a soft opening set for June of […]
The Ford family captures Class 10 in Knotty Pine 250
By Mike Henle CALIENTE, Nev. – If ever an off-road racer had reason to celebrate; it was competitors like charger James Ford, who captured the highly-competitive Class 10 category in the annual running of the Knotty Pine 250. Presented on June 8 about 180 miles north of Las Vegas in what could be termed “The […]