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Photo by Beverly Poppe |
A pit reporter for NASCAR Nationwide and Sprint Cup series, X Games and the Indy 500 for ABC and ESPN, Las Vegas resident Jamie Little doesn't spend much time in her hometown during the summer months, the peak of the racing season. Little, co-owner of Pole Position Raceway, won the Toyota Pro/Celebrity race at the Long Beach (Calif.) Grand Prix in April. When she's not in her fire suit in front of the camera on nationally televised races, Little has her favorite Vegas pit stops, which she shared with LVM's Paul Szydelko.
Wonderful restaurants.
Fleming's in Summerlin is my all-time favorite steakhouse! I also really like Bleu Gourmet for lunch and dinner. When friends are visiting, if they want sushi I send them to Nobu (nothing compares!) at the Hard Rock. And if they want a great restaurant with good food and a "Vegas" feel, I always say N9ne Steakhouse at Palms.
Danny Gans.
I just saw him for the first time, and he blew me away. He is one of the most talented people in show business.
KÀ.
It's spectacular! Not only is the stage beyond anything you've ever seen, but the viewing experience is above the rest. The speakers in each headrest are a nice touch.
Malls.
It depends on how much money a person has! If they are normal like me, I say Fashion Show is the best! If the sky is the limit, I say The Esplanade at Wynn. Wow! My window-shopping skills hit an all-time high there.
Tryst at Wynn.
Jesse Waits treats me better than anyone in this town. He always has a table for me, last minute or not, and he truly cares about people having a good time there. I also love the red décor and the open-air feel. It sets this club apart from the rest.
Vasari in Boca Park.
One "boutique" shop that I pretty much buy all of my clothes from is Vasari. There is always a great selection of new clothes, jeans and jewelry, and it's very accessible.
Hard Rock Hotel.
It's edgy and it always hosts fun events like World Extreme Cagefighting. It had good restaurants like Nobu and Mr. Lucky's, nice rooms and a fabulous pool. OK, I'll admit it, I go to Rehab once a year. I recommend it...people-watching is at an all-time high.
Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
It's spectacular. There are so many race fans in this town and hundreds of thousands more who visit our city just to see a NASCAR race here. If you like to race, they have multiple driving schools there on a daily basis.
Pole Position Raceway.
It's right next to Palms and offers an indoor karting track with electric karts that reach speeds of 45 mph. This is where you'll find me during my "off" time.
Outdoor activities.
You can play golf year-round. You can hike, swim, boat, mountain bike, ski, rock-climb and the list goes on. Vegas is a perfect place for people to come for a quick escape. It's all about fun and entertainment here. |
