Ticket sales and room bookings ahead of the 2024 Formula One Grand Prix are off to a slower start compared to last year’s interest, but a key race official isn’t worried.
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The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority is looking to purchase $1.7 million in 2024 Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix tickets, to be given out to customers of the valley’s tourism arm.
Last year’s infrastructure-related work — which caused traffic headaches for those traveling in-and-around the Strip — involved six months of repaving operations, something that won’t be seen this year.
MGM Resorts CEO Bill Hornbuckle says 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix ticket sales are lagging and that some MGM properties were charging up to 50 percent less for hotel rooms compared with the 2023 race.
Las Vegas Grand Prix officials are scheduled to give the Clark County Commission a planning update for the Formula 1 race taking place in November.
The 18-month deal is valued at $12 million and runs through 2025, according to the LVCVA. The partnership covers 15 races over two Formula One seasons.
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority spent over $4 million of taxpayer money on Las Vegas Grand Prix tickets, which were given to executives, staff and celebrities.
Southern Nevada motorists are scheduled to be clued in next month on what the traffic plan is for this year’s Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix.
At least four Clark County commissioners are being investigated by the state ethics board for accepting tickets to the Las Vegas Grand Prix last year.
Oak View Group and Sports Illustrated are joining forces to bring the Club SI hospitality space to life for the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Race fans next week will have a cheaper general admission ticket option for this year’s Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix.
The temporary Flamingo Road bridge over Koval Lane will be reduced for this year’s Formula One race to lessen impacts on area businesses, officials said.
Co-owners Tony Stewart and Gene Haas announced the decision after nearly a year of rumors that their four-car Cup Series team was looking to sell its charters and exit the stock car series.
The second annual Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend in November will be capped off with a Raiders game.
Race officials have expressed the desire to host a number of events, including nightclubs, a concert venue, weddings, and private events such as luncheons and fundraisers, at the Grand Prix Plaza.
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