The race will happen at evening, on a Saturday in November, on the well-known Las Vegas Strip with the observe sweeping previous a number of the world’s most legendary landmarks, accommodations and casinos. The unimaginable neon lights of Las Vegas would be the backdrop for System 1’s third race within the US and highlights the large enthusiasm and pleasure within the US for System 1 as the game continues to develop its world fan base.
System 1 and Liberty Media will work collectively to advertise the race in partnership with Dwell Nation Leisure and the LVCVA, in addition to Founding Companions Caesars Leisure, MGM Resorts Worldwide, and Wynn Las Vegas and Presenting Companions MSG Sphere, Resorts World Las Vegas and The Venetian Resort.
The observe design is 3.8 miles (6.12km) lengthy from begin to end with high speeds estimated to be over 212 mph (342 km/h). There might be 50 race laps with three fundamental straights and 14 corners, together with a high-speed cornering sequence and a single chicane part.
Greg Maffei, Liberty Media President and CEO, mentioned: “Iconic Las Vegas and System 1, the head of motorsport, is the right marriage of velocity and glamour. Our confidence on this distinctive alternative is obvious in our resolution to imagine the promoter function for the Las Vegas Grand Prix in partnership with Dwell Nation. We couldn’t be extra excited to work with our native companions to create a marquee occasion. The potential of System 1 has been nicely demonstrated during the last a number of seasons and the Las Vegas GP will solely take it to the subsequent stage.
Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of System 1, mentioned: “That is an unimaginable second for System 1 that demonstrates the large enchantment and progress of our sport with a 3rd race within the US. Las Vegas is a vacation spot identified all over the world for its pleasure, hospitality, thrills, and naturally, the well-known Strip. There is no such thing as a higher place for System 1 to race than within the world leisure capital of the world and we can’t wait to be right here subsequent 12 months. I need to thank everybody who helped ship this occasion, particularly Governor Sisolak, the Clark County Fee, Steve Hill on the LVCVA, and our native companions.”
Steve Hill, President and CEO of the Las Vegas Conference and Guests Authority (LVCVA), mentioned: “We eagerly anticipate the second when the historical past, power and momentum of System 1 will culminate in an unforgettable Saturday evening on the Las Vegas Strip. Spectators will expertise the unequalled thrill of watching these world-class drivers race via what is certain to grow to be some of the iconic racetracks on this planet. System 1 and Liberty Media have been unimaginable companions, and we stay up for November 2023 once we as soon as once more showcase that Las Vegas is ‘The Biggest Area on Earth.’”