F1 to host free Las Vegas Grand Prix fan event
Formula One will host a free fan event on the Strip during Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend.
The F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix Fan Experience is scheduled for Nov. 22-23 on the Wynn West site, which is located directly across Las Vegas Boulevard from Wynn, situated between Fashion Show mall and Resorts World.
The daytime fan attraction will run between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. each day and feature F1 and F1 academy team appearances, local food trucks, live entertainment and interactive fan events, such as a pit stop simulator challenge.
Free tickets for the fan event will be available beginning at 10 a.m. Thursday on the race’s website and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
“During race weekend, we transform the Strip into a place where fans of all ages can immerse themselves in all things Formula 1,” Renee Wilm, CEO of Las Vegas Grand Prix, said in a statement “The F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix Fan Experience will be a daytime celebration where new Formula 1 fans can learn about the sport, and longtime aficionados can get up close and personal with their favorite teams, hypercars, interactive activations and much more.”
Those who secure free tickets to the fan fest will be sent an exclusive offer to purchase tickets to the race in multiple general admission zones.
The Grand Prix runs on a 3.8-mile circuit, mainly on public roads including Las Vegas Boulevard, Koval Lane and Harmon and Sands Avenue.
Roadwork tied to setting up for the race is planned to begin Sept. 1 at the intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard and Harmon. Race officials next week will launch a dedicated race traffic website to allow motorists to stay up to date on the latest infrastructure work tied to the event.
100 days to go until race time
On Thursday evening, Las Vegas Grand Prix officials celebrated the milestone of 100 days until the race occurs by giving away 100 pairs of tickets to November’s race.
Starting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, fans signed up to win one of 100 pairs of grandstand tickets to the race at either Craig Ranch Regional Park in North Las Vegas or Cornerstone Park in Henderson.
Drawings for 50 pairs of tickets at each location took place that evening at 6:40 p.m.
The Las Vegas Grand Prix also planned to carry out a marquee takeover at various Strip hotels and other sites of interest, such as the Sphere, later Thursday night.
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