Wed, 19 Oct 2005, 10:19 AM NHRA Stars Bernstein, Grubnic, Fuller and Pedregon Brothers to Participate in Speedway Children's Charities Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament Oct. 19

Courtesy of John Bisci

LAS VEGAS -- NHRA Funny Car drivers Tony and Frank Pedregon will join NHRA Top Fuel Dragster drivers Rod Fuller, Brandon Bernstein and David Grubnic in the second annual Speedway Children's Charities Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament on Wednesday, Oct. 19, at the Cannery Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The charity event will kick off the NHRA ACDelco Las Vegas Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Tournament players will have the opportunity to play No Limit Texas Hold'em Poker against the NHRA drivers. Entry fee (buy-in) is $250 and players will receive $1,000 tournament in chips. Players also will receive complimentary hors d'oeuvres and drinks throughout the evening. The evening will conclude with a showdown between the top NHRA driver and the top tournament player for a trophy and bragging rights.

This year's grand prize for tournament players is a trip for two to Honolulu -- including five-day, four-night accommodations and roundtrip airfare.

For entries and information, please contact Janae Melvin at (702) 632-8242 or jmelvin@lvms.com , or download an entry form at www.scclasvegas.org .

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