Several businesses near the resort corridor are pressuring county and race leaders to address the negative impact the race’s construction had on their operations.
Las Vegas Grand Prix
The LVCVA board was asked to take down the temporary bridge on Flamingo Road and compensate small businesses hurt by Las Vegas Grand Prix road disruptions.
The 300,000-square-foot building on the northeast corner of Harmon Avenue and Koval Lane near the Strip is slated to host a number of events in 2024.
Top hospitality exec John Terzian said the F1 Wynn event was “magical.”
The Formula One race was expected to generate $1.2 billion in economic impact. But some small businesses near the Strip say they didn’t see much of a benefit.
TSA officials expect over 98,000 people at Harry Reid International Airport on Sunday and 94,000 on Monday following the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix.
The National Weather Service lists the chance for rain for some of the Las Vegas Grand Prix events at 70 percent.
Several resort operators are using incentive programs, including the chance to win luxury cars, to encourage their staff to work during the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Organizers of the Formula One race posted a preview video on social media roughly a week before the scheduled start of the Las Vegas Grand Prix.