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PHOTOGRAPHY BY RACHEL MOSTOFIZADEH (SKY COMBAT ACE); CHRISTOPHER DEVARGAS (THIEVEN); LAURENT VU (AVENTADOR) GUIDE excite adrenaline rush SHOOTERS: GET READY FOR SOME ACTION. BY CHELSEA STONE ATTENTION DAREDEVILS AND STRAIGHT Exotics Racing W ith the largest selection of high-end super-cars in the Valley, Exotics Racing provides the ultimate rush to any sports car aficionado. Professional instruc- tors guide guests around a 1.4-mile track in up to 14 exotic cars from Lamborghinis to Aston Martins (drivers can choose their favorite or try them all). Don't want to get behind the wheel? Exotics offers a ride-along with a professional driver that's sure to get nondrivers' blood pumping. Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 702-405-7223; exoticsracing.com American Shooters K nown for its action-packed training for law enforcement and security professionals, American Shooters has the largest indoor shooting ranges in Nevada. Programmable targets and live-fire systems make the experience come to life, and instructors are on hand to develop and expand the skills of even the most accomplished marksman. 3440 Arville St., 702-719-5000; americanshooters.com Casa Fuente Cigars W hile the ladies browse the Strip's famous Forum Shops, the gents can retreat to Casa Fuente, the first store in the US from the famed Arturo Fuente cigar brand. A walk-in humidor features hand- rolled Fuente cigars, but keep an eye out for the Forbidden Collection, which consists of exceptional cigars made in the 126 VEGASMAGAZINE.COM behind other drivers in an effort to reduce air pressure) and pass the other cars on the track. Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 888- 467-2231; racingadventure.com Combat Zone Paintball T his isn't an average game of tag. Take a group to Combat Zone Paintball and prepare to get down and dirty in one of its scenario fields for some real battlefield action. After a few rounds, players will be ready to take on the world. 13011 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 702- 388-9663; combatzonepblv.com Sky Combat Ace R eal "top guns" unite at Sky Combat Ace, where visitors become fighter pilots soaring at max speed, outmaneuvering enemy planes in an air-to-air Dominican Republic, which are provided exclusively at the shop and at charity auctions—they're so rare, they carry a two-per-day limit. The Forum Shops at Caesars, 702-731-5051; caesarspalace.com Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure Na scar fantasies are realized behind the wheel of one of Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure's real stock cars, or traditional unmodi- fied racing autos. After a driver orientation, participants get suited up and climb (literally) into the driver's seat. With an instruc- tor in the passenger seat, students put the pedal to the metal as they learn to draft (drive closely dogfight. The most daring fliers should look no further than the Adrenaline Rush Package, which combines intense sky combat with aerobatics, followed by a low-level tour through the mountains surrounding Las Vegas. Back on solid ground, chill in the SCA Hanger, where exhibits showcase aviation history, and guests can play pool with fellow wingmen. Henderson Executive Airport, 702-494-5850; skycombatace.com Dig This He ad to the country's original heavy-equipment playground for a day of digging and demolishing with a bulldozer or an excavator. An instructor takes guests through warm-up exercises and challenging activities (excavator basketball, anyone?) before they're free to tear their way through piles of dirt and rubble. 3012 S. Rancho Dr., 702-222- 4344; digthisvegas.com VORE (Vegas Off- Road Experience) F or an experience off the beaten path, VORE is sure to deliver a rough ride for the true adven- turer. Choose the six-hour Where the Pros are Born challenge tour for a high-speed journey complete with heart-pounding turns and high-flying jumps. Finish the tour with machine guns or skeet shooting at the Desert Hills Shooting Club next door for a true day of excitement. 12801 US 95, South Boulder City, 702-622-7770; vore.com V Which cars would you brag about most? My personal favorite is the Ferrari 458 Italia, but the Aventador is the most exclusive and expensive car at $440,000. Do you have repeat customers? Yes, some customers may own an exotic car but would rather come to us for the instruction and ability to improve their driving skills on a safe racetrack. How fast can a driver go? We have no speed limit on the track, so it's up to the person! Drivers can reach speeds between 110 and 130 mph. Satisfy the need for speed in the Lamborghini Aventador LP700 at Exotics Racing. NEED FOR SPEED Jump in the driver's seat with Romain Thievin, co-owner of Exotics Racing. Sky Combat Ace provides a thrill for adrenaline junkies.