Brendan Gaughan, a Las Vegas local, is a nationally recognized television and radio personality, former NASCAR driver and founder of City Lights Shine (CLS), a whiskey moonshine will kick-off Bar & Restaurant Expo with a celebratory ribbon cutting ceremony on the red carpet where he will welcome attendees to the Expo Floor on Tuesday, March 22 at 12:00 p.m. the Las Vegas Convention Center.
City Lights Shine is based in Las Vegas, NV and is available in various places throughout the valley. For more information about City Lights Shine, visit: http://citylightsshine.com/
Gaughan began his motorsports career in off-road racing – winning the first race he entered, at the age of 15. He won close to 100 of off-road races in his career, most recently the 2019 Baja 1000’s Class 1 category. He is also a 2022 West Coast Stock Car Hall of fame inductee. However, as a former NASCAR driver his career is highlighted with 503 starts, 18 wins, 72 top-five and 155 top-10 finishes and three poles.
Growing up in Las Vegas and being raised around and in the casino industry, Gaughan currently is part of the management team of South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa. In 2016, Gaughan along with former NASCAR official, Mike Dolan started City Lights Shine, a whiskey moonshine produced by his 17A Stillery – the first legal distillery in the history of Las Vegas.
“We’re thrilled to have Brendan Gaughan at this year’s Bar & Restaurant Expo. From his love for his hometown Las Vegas to his success on the track and now to his entrepreneurial spirit with the creation of City Lights Shine – we’re excited to have Brendan and CLS officially open a successful show for the hospitality industry,” said Tim McLucas, Bar & Restaurant Group Vice President.
Those interested in attending the 2022 Bar & Restaurant Expo can visit www.barandrestaurantexpo.com for more information or to register. Bar & Restaurant Expo is a trade event and not open to the general public.