Dealership News

SpeedVegas attracts auto enthusiasts for Cars and Coffee

Hundreds of car enthusiasts return to SpeedVegas every Saturday to participate in the popular weekend pop-up attraction, Cars and Coffee.

This event attracts up to 1,000 car aficionados, including Southern Nevada residents and tourists, to meet fellow car enthusiasts as they showcase their exotic, muscle and vintage cars. Spectators can expect nearly 300 cars on display.

Each week, SpeedVegas offers specials only available to those who attend Cars and Coffee. In addition to a $20 ride-along special in the custom-built Shelby Mustangs, every guest who purchases a holiday gift card during the event will receive a free ride-along at the time of purchase.

This ongoing weekend event is open to guests of all ages from 7 to 10 a.m. (The track opens to the public at 10 a.m.) Full hot breakfast and a la carte items are available for purchase. Admission to this event is free.

SpeedVegas, the award-winning 100-acre motorsports complex, is located at 14200 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

Findlay Kia execs named to Top 100 Men of the Year

A pair of Findlay Kia executives have been named to the 2016 Top 100 Men of the Year by MyVegas magazine.

Earning the award were dealership General Manager Byron Klemaske and Business Development Manager Mark Olson.

“When I heard that I had been nominated for the award, I really didn’t give it much thought,” said Klemaske, a 45-year-old, 20-year employee with Findlay Automotive Group. “It’s a very prestigious honor and includes men from various occupations including lawyers, doctors and casino executives, to name a few.

“It’s annual recognition of the city’s most respected men and I’m ecstatic to be included this year.”

Olson, a four-year employee with Findlay Automotive Group, was equally surprised by his being named to the prestigious list. He was previously named among the top automobile dealership employees under the age of 40 in North America by Automotive News, a respected publication headquartered in Detroit.

“This is a tremendous honor,” Olson said of being included in the Top 100 Men of the Year. “The list of nominees for this award are made up of the who’s who of Southern Nevada’s top male businessmen and I’m truly honored to be included.”

MyVegas magazine polled over 100,000 of its readers to find Las Vegas’ Top 100 Men of the Year.

Findlay Automotive Group Chief Financial Officer Tyler Corder lauded both Findlay Kia executives.

“Both Byron and Mark have been very involved in the local community with various charities,” Corder said. “We’re proud of their efforts to make Las Vegas a better place and we’re proud that they represent the Findlay Automotive Group. They are great role models and we’re thrilled that they are being recognized by MyVegas magazine.”

Findlay Kia is part of Findlay Automotive Group founded in 1961 by the late Pete Findlay, whose son, Cliff, now spearheads 28 dealerships in Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Oregon and Idaho.

Further information regarding Findlay Kia can be found by calling 702-252-8900 or by visiting the dealership at 5325 W. Sahara Ave.

Mercedes-Benz of Henderson announces golf tournament winners

Ted Quirk and Ed Fryatt won the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Dealer Championships Golf Tournament, according to Mercedes-Benz of Henderson. The tournament was held Oct. 5 at DragonRidge Country Club. This year was the 23rd anniversary of the event.

The Mercedes-Benz Dealer Championships is a nationwide amateur-only golf program for men and women 21 and older. Quirk and Fryatt won the Two Man Best Ball team and advanced to compete in a two-round sectional tournament that was held Oct. 16-20 at Pinehurst Resort in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

The top three teams from Pinehurst advance to the National Final to be held April 2017 at the West Lake Country Club in Augusta, Georgia.

A portion of the tournament proceeds benefited Keep Memory Alive supporting the mission of Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health. Keep Memory Alive is a nonprofit created to increase awareness and raise funds exclusively for the research, management, and treatment of brain disorders.