So before this spectacle gets underway, we thought it would be worth a moment to look back at years gone by, when Vegas first hosted one of the world’s fastest sports.įor the third straight season, F1 concluded its schedule in 1981 on United States soil. In fact, this will be the third time the grid has taken on the Vegas Strip. However, it is important to remember that while this may be the first “Las Vegas Grand Prix,” it is not Formula 1’s first foray into the desert. With casinos offering huge packages for fans, with the race schedule to take place under the lights and along the Vegas Strip, and with promoters building up the spectacle itself, including an “Opening Ceremonies” featuring musical acts and driver introductions, the race is set to pure Vegas. The inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix is promising to be a vintage Vegas event.
