One of the most anticipated races in the calendar 2023 is the one that will be held in the middle of the night amidst the lights and deafening noises of "Sin City", Las Vegas. Completely new stage – not so much for the location, already exploited in the 80s, but for the track created from the most famous streets of the city – in which you will run with certainty at least until 2025. The race, scheduled for November 18, is the penultimate one of the year. Although there has not yet been a race here, the estimated economic impact is over one billion euros. The contract is for three years but the overall intent is to make it a fixture, and something would have already moved.
County commission approves
Il Las Vegas Grand Prix – which exceptionally will be run on Saturday night, provides a layout of approximately 6,2 km that winds through some of the most famous and iconic stretches of the city that never sleeps, the "Strip". As an important part of the city layout the Clark County Commission, meeting on 7 February, he had to give the green light for all those roads owned by them, including – Harmon Avenue, Las Vegas Boulevard, Koval Lane and Sands Avenue – which would require closure during F1 races. All in anticipation of an extension of the contract between Las Vegas and F1. The motion was unanimously approved by the board of directors and this will allow F1 to hold a Grand Prix on the streets of Las Vegas until 2032.
"We have a three-year contract with Formula 1, but we expect a partnership for life." Clark County Commissioner James Gibson said before the approval. “This will pave the way to being able to do this for at least 10 years. And beyond that, I'm sure those who succeed us will see the value in what we've done and will continue to do so forever.".
A great opportunity
An opportunity that Las Vegas does not want to miss, as stated by the project manager of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, Terry Miller. “This is a community-wide opportunity for the workforce, for anyone excited about a new opportunity in Las Vegas and Clark County. We are very proud of what we are doing. This obviously provides manpower for the construction, but also for the running of the event itself. If the resolution passes, it will be years ahead. The impact the Las Vegas Grand Prix has on our community is very significant."
Source: Motorsport.com
