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Pigeon Race in Las Vegas for Sports Illustrated

14 images Created 6 Nov 2008

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November in Vegas is Pigeon Racing time. Heralded as the Las Vegas Classic, people come from all over the world to race their homing pigeons against the best. The pigeons are released several hundred miles away and race back to the lofts where the owners and participants (and even Elvis!) gather for their return.

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  • LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, November 12, 2007: Contestants from around the world gathered in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 12, 2007 to race their pigeons in the Las Vegas Classic. The pigeons descend on the finish line and enter the lofts with a little coaxing from the bird wrangler.
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  • LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, November 12, 2007: Contestants from around the world gathered in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 12, 2007 to race their pigeons in the Las Vegas Classic. Two race participants await their birds return to the lofts in the background.
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  • LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, November 12, 2007: Pigeons bred to race arrive at the finish line in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 12, 2007 after being released nearly 400 miles away seven hours prior.
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  • LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, November 12, 2007: Contestants from around the world gathered in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 12, 2007 to race their pigeons in the Las Vegas Classic. Participants like Michelle Sonnie wait with anticipation for hours for the birds to appear in the sky at the finish line.
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  • LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, November 12, 2007: Contestants from around the world gathered in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 12, 2007 to race their pigeons in the Las Vegas Classic. This man came from Oklahoma to enter the race.
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  • LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, November 12, 2007: Contestants from around the world gathered in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 12, 2007 to race their pigeons in the Las Vegas Classic. Side deals and pigeon sales are made in the dirt parking lot as Eddie Tongonan, left, of the Hawaiian based Lau' Lea loft, decides which bird to buy from breeder Gustavo Rodriguez.
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  • LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, November 12, 2007: Contestants from around the world gathered in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 12, 2007 to race their pigeons in the Las Vegas Classic. Side deals and pigeon sales are made in the dirt parking lot as Eddie Tongonan, left, of the Hawaiian based Lau' Lea loft, decides which bird to buy.
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  • LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, November 12, 2007: Contestants from around the world gathered in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 12, 2007 to race their pigeons in the Las Vegas Classic. Eddie Tongonan of the Lau' Lea pigeon loft, a Hawaiian based breeding and racing team, discuss how to bet on their birds while awaiting their return. They took first place.
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  • LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, November 12, 2007: Contestants from around the world gathered in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 12, 2007 to race their pigeons in the Las Vegas Classic. Betting sheets with various odds are placed on the wall for participants and others to pen their wagers.
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  • LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, November 12, 2007: Contestants from around the world gathered in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 12, 2007 to race their pigeons in the Las Vegas Classic. Wives gather with Debbie Sittner, second from left, who had entered pigeons in the race.
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  • LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, November 12, 2007: Contestants from around the world gathered in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 12, 2007 to race their pigeons in the Las Vegas Classic. A event in Las Vegas isn't complete unless Elvis is there.
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  • LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, November 12, 2007: Contestants from around the world gathered in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 12, 2007 to race their pigeons in the Las Vegas Classic. Participants wait for hours for the birds to appear in the sky at the finish line.
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  • LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, November 12, 2007: Contestants from around the world gathered in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 12, 2007 to race their pigeons in the Las Vegas Classic. Eddie Tongonan of the Lau' Lea pigeon loft, a Hawaiian based breeding and racing team, is congratulated on their first place win.
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  • LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, November 12, 2007: Contestants from around the world gathered in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 12, 2007 to race their pigeons in the Las Vegas Classic. Ed Sittner is a renowned hunter in addition to being the founder of the Las Vegas Classic pigeon race. Many of the animals he's hunted are displayed in his home.
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