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Stratosphere Unveils # 1 Limited Edition Hall of Fame Camaro on December 4

November 24, 2010 – Las Vegas, Nev. – Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower will unveil a special tribute to NASCAR^® hero and seven-time champion Dale Earnhardt on December 4, 2010 as it opens a special display to showcase the #1 of 10 limited edition 2010 Dale Earnhardt Hall of Fame Camaros.  This one-of-a-kind head turning Tri-Coat Candy Apple Red and Black Camaro was first seen on Dale Earnhardt Day at Dale Earnhardt, Inc. on April 29, 2010 and # 1 is the only car that is autographed by Teresa Earnhardt, Taylor Earnhardt, Kerry Earnhardt, as well as Richard Childress and Chocolate Myers.

The Dale Earnhardt showcase, to be located on the casino floor, will also include an exhibit that will display artifacts that once belonged to Dale Earnhardt including a Winston Cup Jacket, autographed champagne bottle from Dale’s Winston 500 win, Gargoyle Sunglasses, racing gloves, custom racing shoes and other unique items that will be on loan from Teresa Earnhardt for the fans to enjoy exclusively at Stratosphere through April 29, 2011.  Also included in the exhibit is a special edition Gibson guitar designed by Sam Bass that features the King of Rock n’ Roll Elvis Presley and the Intimidator Dale Earnhardt and has been autographed by both Teresa Earnhardt & Priscilla Presley.  This guitar was previously on display in Graceland.

The display is set to be unveiled on December 4 at 2:00 p.m. as Kerry Earnhardt eldest son of the racing legend assists the Stratosphere in opening the free exhibit to the public and is located adjacent to Roxy’s Diner on the Casino floor.  There will be special announcements made by the casino executives regarding ongoing partnerships between the Stratosphere and the Dale Earnhardt Foundation.

A special room rate is available for NASCAR^® fans that will save them 15% off the normal prices when booking a room at Stratosphere.  Rooms can be booked by calling 800-99-TOWER and using the special group code “RACEFAN” or following this link https://www.reztrip.com/RezTripWeb/specialPromo.do?id=code1%3D4259331%26code2%3D11828491 to book on StratosphereHotel.com.

It was also announced this week, that the 2^nd Annual Dale Earnhardt Foundation Celebrity Poker Tournament will held on March 2, 2011 in the Stratosphere Theater of the Stars.

The Stratosphere will kick off some additional NASCAR^® themed events on December 1 including the Women’s Auxiliary of Motorsports, First Annual Champion’s Week Fundraiser which will be a four-day event consisting of a daily silent auction featuring autographed items from drivers including Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Danica Patrick, Ron Hornaday, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Denny Hamlin and many more.  The Kyle Busch Foundation / Boys Town of Nevada Toy Drive will also begin on December 1 and will continue through December 15 in which anyone that drops off a toy will have a chance to win great prizes including a gift card from Fashion Show Mall, American Superstars Show Tickets, Stratosphere Tower admission tickets, and more. Both the silent auction and the Toy Drive will be located near the ace | PLAY™ rewards center and race & sports book on the casino floor.

About Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower:

Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower is a Las Vegas Strip resort with an 80,000-square-foot casino. The 1,149-foot Stratosphere Tower is the tallest freestanding observation tower in the United States, featuring the Top of the World restaurant and highest view of the Las Vegas Strip from the Observation Deck as well as SkyJump Las Vegas and thrill rides Big Shot, X-Scream and Insanity. Known as a great value to gamblers, Stratosphere is located close to the Convention Center at the gateway to downtown Las Vegas. It features 2,427 guest rooms and suites, uniquely themed restaurants, the Tower Shops and the American Superstars™ and BITE® shows. Additionally, Stratosphere’s ace | PLAY™ program allows players to enjoy awards, comps and exclusives based on their loyalty to American Casino & Entertainment’s four properties: Stratosphere Casino, Hotel &Tower on the Las Vegas Strip, Aquarius Casino Resort in Laughlin, Nevada, and two Arizona Charlie’s locations in Las Vegas. For more information, visit StratosphereHotel.com, call 702-380-7777 or 800-99-TOWER (998-6937).

- Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower, Press Release