Mint 400

The Mint 400 is a desert motocross race with 250cc motorcycles in Las Vegas. Hunter S. Thompson's report on the 1971 race for Sports Illustrated was one of the earliest and most complete instances of gonzo journalism. The Mint is also featured in the movie based on Thompson's book, both named Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.

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Desert: In geography, a desert is a landscape form or region that receives little precipitation, less than 250 mm per year.. Deserts have a reputation for supporting very little life. Compared to wetter regions this may be true, although upon closer examination, deserts often harbor a wealth of life that us...

Motocross: Motocross is form of motorcycle or ATV racing held on enclosed off-road circuits. Motocross is derived from the French, and was originally called Scrambling when the sport was "invented" in the UK. The name "motocross" is a contraction derived from the words "Motorcycle" and "Cross Country". Motocr...

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